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Most modern scholars recognize that there were great differences
between China's ruling elite in the middle and late traditional
period; many have called the period up through the T'ang dynasty
aristocratic, in contrast to the more meritocratic and socially
mobile age that followed. But until now there has been no serious
effort to discover how the social elite was defined in medieval
times, and who belonged to it. David Johnson discusses in detail
medieval definitions of the social elite, and, with the help of
several manuscripts of the ninth century, identifies the families
that belonged to that class.
Most modern scholars recognize that there were great differences
between China's ruling elite in the middle and late traditional
period; many have called the period up through the T'ang dynasty
"aristocratic," in contrast to the more meritocratic and socially
mobile age that followed. But until now there has been no serious
effort to discover how the social elite was defined in medieval
times, and who belonged to it. David Johnson discusses in detail
medieval definitions of the social elite, and, with the help of
several manuscripts of the ninth century, identifies the families
that belonged to that class.
Despite the environmental, human rights and dam safety issues that
convinced the Clinton Administration to abstain from the Three
Gorges Dam (TGD) project, the United States should reevaluate and
pursue a participatory policy in order to confront these troubling
issues from inside. Altering or retrofitting current dam
construction, incorporating new building techniques and
environmental safeguards and implementing resettlement approaches
documented by the World Commission of Dams are some of the methods
that could be explored cooperatively with the Chinese. Active U.S.
participation could increase the role of U.S. businesses in the dam
and the development of Chongqing that may become the "center of
gravity" for the China's western economic expansion. Only though
participatory diplomacy and economic influence can we lessen the
environmental and social impacts of building the world's largest
hydroelectric dam but also increase economic opportunities for U.S.
businesses.
Just what did the Buddha teach? How did he teach meditation? There
are so many methods - which one is the original one Nibbana can be
achieved here and now. If you don't believe it, listen in with
Bhante Vimalaramsi as he talks to his retreaters every night at the
6PM Dhamma Talk. Bhante spent 3 mos in a cave in Thailand, with a
cobra no less, to try to understand just what the earliest suttas
from the Tripitaka actually teach you in terms of how to meditate.
These methods have appeared to have changed over the last 2500
years. Which is the right one? He spent 20 years with many Burmese,
Thai and Sri Lankan masters, yet finally just got a copy of the
Majjhima Nikaya and went into the jungle to figure it out for
himself and now he teaches what he found in that Thai Jungle. And
we can listen in on that in this book as he gives talks to
meditators and answers their questions on his typical 10-day
retreat. He found a particular step that was left out. It made all
the difference in the world. Bhante goes through the instructions,
handling simpler distractions and obstacles and then moves into
deeper Dhamma such as the 8 Jhanas and Dependent Origination and
finally Nibbana, all of which can be experienced on these retreats.
Awakening can take place in weeks and not years or decades. The
Buddha stated that this practice is immediately effective. All of
these talks are based on suttas from the Majjhima Nikaya translated
by Bhikkhu Bodhi (Wisdom Publications - 1995).
Now in a revised and updated third edition, this classic text is
the first student-oriented book on the important subject of oral
development and histology. For the first time, full color
illustrations and histologic radiographs are included to complement
and support the expertly written text. The book covers the whole
field of oral development and histology, addressing topics such as
crown formation, root structures, wound healing, histology of oral
mucosa and tonsils, and much more! Special Features of the new
third edition: Color photographs and histologic images side-by-side
with the text to enhance your understanding of the subject
"Clinical Applications" show you how to apply this valuable
information, bridging the gap between basic science and clinical
treatment New chapters on molecular biology of tooth initiation,
induction, enamel, as well as gerontology Full coverage of the
genetics of facial and dental formation and malformation syndromes
Review questions and self-contained study units in every chapter
Whether you are a student learning a new field or an experienced
practitioner looking for a refresher, Oral Development and
Histology, Third Edition is the most comprehensive book available
in the field. Highly organized and designed, it will make your work
easier and more rewarding!
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