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A proliferation of press headlines, social science texts and
"ethical" concerns about the social implications of recent
developments in human genetics and biomedicine have created a sense
that, at least in European and American contexts, both the way we
treat the human body and our attitudes towards it have changed.
This volume asks what really happens to social relations in the
face of new types of transaction - such as organ donation, forensic
identification and other new medical and reproductive technologies
- that involve the use of corporeal material. Drawing on
comparative insights into how human biological material is treated,
it aims to consider how far human bodies and their components are
themselves inherently "social." The case studies - ranging from
animal-human transformations in Amazonia to forensic reconstruction
in post-conflict Serbia and the treatment of Native American
specimens in English museums - all underline that, without social
relations, there are no bodies but only "human remains." The volume
gives us new and striking ethnographic insights into bodies as
sociality, as well as a potentially powerful analytical
reconsideration of notions of embodiment. It makes a novel
contribution, too, to "science and society" debates.
A proliferation of press headlines, social science texts and
"ethical" concerns about the social implications of recent
developments in human genetics and biomedicine have created a sense
that, at least in European and American contexts, both the way we
treat the human body and our attitudes towards it have changed.
This volume asks what really happens to social relations in the
face of new types of transaction - such as organ donation, forensic
identification and other new medical and reproductive technologies
- that involve the use of corporeal material. Drawing on
comparative insights into how human biological material is treated,
it aims to consider how far human bodies and their components are
themselves inherently "social." The case studies - ranging from
animal-human transformations in Amazonia to forensic reconstruction
in post-conflict Serbia and the treatment of Native American
specimens in English museums - all underline that, without social
relations, there are no bodies but only "human remains." The volume
gives us new and striking ethnographic insights into bodies as
sociality, as well as a potentially powerful analytical
reconsideration of notions of embodiment. It makes a novel
contribution, too, to "science and society" debates.
This book explores what anthropology can contribute to an
understanding of how people live through pandemics. It reflects on
how pandemics are experienced and what we can learn from Covid-19
as well as previous instances that might inform future responses
and help to alleviate suffering. The chapters highlight current
research and longer-term reflections from different countries and
areas of the discipline, covering medical anthropology, care and
surveillance, digital and experimental ethnography, and the
everyday economies of lockdown. They show the breadth and
originality of anthropological work relevant to thinking about and
responding to pandemic situations. Extending beyond Covid-19, the
volume considers the implications for ongoing and future research
under pandemic restrictions and gives a broad overview of current
anthropology relevant to questions about pandemics. It will be of
interest to both academic and applied anthropologists, as well as
to sociologists and those working in global and public health.
Slow and delay the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms
of dementia, from memory loss to disorientation, with this
practical activity book. Using step-by-step ideas designed to
stimulate and entertain, dementia care specialist Helen Lambert
explains how engaging in a variety of simple activities can benefit
different parts of the brain and help to keep your mind fitter for
longer. What's more, everyone can join in: each activity contains
hints and tips that not only show you how to do it, but also
include ways to adapt the various physical exercises, games, and
craft projects for different abilities, or to include family and
friends. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 50 activities to
choose from accordingly relating to mood, ability and energy level
-Panels include a range of advice and highlight the reactions
activities may trigger and how to deal with them -Includes general
guidance on the nature of memory loss and dementia and how to
interact with the condition -Suitable for people with Alzheimer's,
Vascular dementia and other types of cognitive impairment. Whether
your interests are in music, art, gaming, or gardening, The Memory
Activity Book has activities to suit, as well as ideas to inspire
anyone looking for guidance on how best to interact with people
affected by memory issues, Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia.
Whatever your involvement - friend, relative, partner, or patient -
The Memory Activity Book offers a valuable resource for everyone
living with dementia.
In this fully updated and revised edition, the authors explore the
evolution, nature and function of international law in world
politics and situate international law in its historical and
political context. They propose three interdisciplinary 'lenses'
(realist, liberal and constructivist) through which to view the
role of international law in world politics and suggest that the
concept of an international society provides the overall context
within which international legal developments occur. These
theoretical perspectives offer different ways of looking at
international law in terms of what it is, how it works and how it
changes. Topics covered include the use of force, international
crimes, human rights, international trade and the environment. The
new edition also contains more material on non-western
perspectives, international institutions and non-state actors and a
new bibliography. Each chapter features discussion questions and
guides to further reading.
State authority and power have become diffused in an increasingly
globalized world characterized by the freer trans-border movement
of people, objects and ideas. As a result, some international law
scholars believe that a new world order is emerging based on a
complex web of transnational networks. Such a transnational legal
order requires sufficient dialogue between national courts. This
2010 book explores the prospects for such an order in the context
of refugee law in Europe, focusing on the use of foreign law in
refugee cases. Judicial practice is critically analysed in nine EU
member states, with case studies revealing a mix of rational and
cultural factors that lead judges to rarely use each others'
decisions within the EU. Conclusions are drawn for the prospects of
a Common European Asylum System and for international refugee law.
State authority and power have become diffused in an increasingly
globalized world characterized by the freer trans-border movement
of people, objects and ideas. As a result, some international law
scholars believe that a new world order is emerging based on a
complex web of transnational networks. Such a transnational legal
order requires sufficient dialogue between national courts. This
2010 book explores the prospects for such an order in the context
of refugee law in Europe, focusing on the use of foreign law in
refugee cases. Judicial practice is critically analysed in nine EU
member states, with case studies revealing a mix of rational and
cultural factors that lead judges to rarely use each others'
decisions within the EU. Conclusions are drawn for the prospects of
a Common European Asylum System and for international refugee law.
In this fully updated and revised edition, the authors explore the
evolution, nature and function of international law in world
politics and situate international law in its historical and
political context. They propose three interdisciplinary 'lenses'
(realist, liberal and constructivist) through which to view the
role of international law in world politics and suggest that the
concept of an international society provides the overall context
within which international legal developments occur. These
theoretical perspectives offer different ways of looking at
international law in terms of what it is, how it works and how it
changes. Topics covered include the use of force, international
crimes, human rights, international trade and the environment. The
new edition also contains more material on non-western
perspectives, international institutions and non-state actors and a
new bibliography. Each chapter features discussion questions and
guides to further reading.
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