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This collection of fifteen essays, selected from papers presented
at the April 1981 Citadel Conference on the South, examines three
of the most powerful operating forces in southern life: race,
class, and folk culture. The Southern Enigma, representing the work
of both established and emerging scholars, reflects the most recent
historical analyses of southern history.
This entry in the Perspectives in Social History series examines
the course and consequences of Reconstruction on the former
Confederate states by focusing on the everyday people who lived
through it. Reconstruction: People and Perspectives is a
fascinating collection of essays and documents that illuminates the
experiences of ordinary Americans across all levels of society in
the southern United States during Reconstruction. Reconstruction:
People and Perspectives describes in vivid detail the experiences
of a diverse group of people caught up in the Civil War's aftermath
in the South. Chapters focus on Civil War veterans, former
slaveholders, farmers and city residents, Northerners in the South,
and African American men and women (both those who stayed in the
South and those who migrated). It also reports on groups similar
studies often overlook, such as Native Americans and white women.
Looking at Reconstruction from a social historian's point of view,
this revealing work adds a much needed new voice to studies of the
era. Primary documents provide first-hand insight into the lives
and times of diverse individuals during one of the most tumultuous
periods in U.S. history Includes a bibliography of key works on the
Reconstruction era as well as a reference chapter of terms, people,
and events, including "carpetbaggers," "Gideon's band," and "the
Colfax massacre"
* Argument incorporates a wide range of sources * Interdisciplinary
in approach * Synthesizes existing scholarship whilst bringing a
fresh perspective
* Argument incorporates a wide range of sources * Interdisciplinary
in approach * Synthesizes existing scholarship whilst bringing a
fresh perspective
This title was first published in 1973.
This title was first published in 1973. Education in the
Scandinavian countries has commanded significant international
attention over the past decade. Initiatives taken to promote
comprehensive educational planning, the democratization of
educational opportunity, curricular and structural renewal,
university reform, innovation in adult education, and an
international perspective in instruction at every level are but
some of the developments that educators throughout the world have
followed with interest. Those interested in education in the Nordic
societies, Stewart and Barbara Fraser's annotated bibliography of
English-language materials on Scandinavian education will provide
an important new reservoir of source materials. The bibliography is
conveniently cross-referenced and organized into specialized
educational categories
The desire to quantify the presence of analytes within diverse
physiological, environmental and industrial systems has led to the
development of many novel detection methods. In this arena,
saccharide analysis has exploited the pair-wise interaction between
boronic acids and saccharides. Boronic Acids in Saccharide
Recognition provides a comprehensive review and critical analysis
of the current developments in this field. It also assesses the
potential of this innovative approach, outlining future lines of
research and possible applications. Topics include: the molecular
recognition of saccharides, the complexation of boronic acids with
saccharides, fluorescent sensors and the modular construct of
fluorescent sensors, further sensory systems for saccharide
recognition and an extensive bibliography. This high level book is
ideal for researchers both academic and industrial who require a
comprehensive overview of the subject.
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Anion Receptor Chemistry (Hardcover)
Jonathan L Sessler, Philip Gale, Won-Seob Cho; Series edited by Stuart J Rowan, Takuzo Aida, …
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Anion recognition plays a critical role in a range of biological
processes, and a variety of receptors and carriers can be found
throughout the natural world. Chemists working in the area of
supramolecular chemistry have created a range of anion receptors,
drawing inspiration from nature as well as their own inventive
processes. This book traces the origins of anion recognition
chemistry as a unique sub-field in supramolecular chemistry while
illustrating the basic approaches currently being used to effect
receptor design. The combination of biological overview and summary
of current synthetic approaches provides a coverage that is both
comprehensive and comprehensible. First, the authors detail the key
design motifs that have been used to generate synthetic receptors
and which are likely to provide the basis for further developments.
They also highlight briefly some of the features that are present
in naturally occurring anion recognition and transport systems and
summarise the applications of anion recognition chemistry.
Providing as it does a detailed review for practitioners in the
field and a concise introduction to the topic for newcomers, Anion
Receptor Chemistry reflects the current state of the art. Fully
referenced and illustrated in colour, it is a welcome addition to
the literature.
Molecular self-assembly is a widespread phenomenon in both
chemistry and biochemistry. Yet it was not until the rise of
supramolecular chemistry that attention has increasingly been given
to the designed self-assembly of a variety of synthetic molecules
and ions. To a large extent, success in this area has reflected
knowledge gained from nature. However, an increased awareness of
the latent steric and electronic information implanted in
individual molecular components has also contributed to this
success. Whilst not yet approaching the sophistication of
biological assemblies, synthetic systems of increasing subtlety and
considerable aesthetic appeal have been created. Self-Assembly in
Supramolecular Systems surveys highlights of the progress made in
the creation of discrete synthetic assemblies and provides a
foundation for new workers in the area, as well as background
reading for experienced supramolecular chemists.
Overcome ERM implementation challenges by taking cues from leading
global organizations Implementing Enterprise Risk Management is a
practical guide to establishing an effective ERM system by applying
best practices at a granular level. Case studies of leading
organizations including Mars, Statoil, LEGO, British Columbia
Lottery Corporation, and Astro illustrate the real-world
implementation of ERM on a macro level, while also addressing how
ERM informs the response to specific incidents. Readers will learn
how top companies are effectively constructing ERM systems to
positively drive financial growth and manage operational and
outside risk factors. By addressing the challenges of adopting ERM
in large organizations with different functioning silos and
well-established processes, this guide provides expert insight into
fitting the new framework into cultures resistant to change.
Enterprise risk management covers accidental losses as well as
financial, strategic, operational, and other risks. Recent economic
and financial market volatility has fueled a heightened interest in
ERM, and regulators and investors have begun to scrutinize
companies' risk-management policies and procedures. Implementing
Enterprise Risk Management provides clear, demonstrative
instruction on establishing a strong, effective system. Readers
will learn to: * Put the right people in the right places to build
a strong ERM framework * Establish an ERM system in the face of
cultural, logistical, and historical challenges * Create a common
language and reporting system for communicating key risk indicators
* Create a risk-aware culture without discouraging beneficial
risk-taking behaviors ERM is a complex endeavor, requiring expert
planning, organization, and leadership, with the goal of steering a
company's activities in a direction that minimizes the effects of
risk on financial value and performance. Corporate boards are
increasingly required to review and report on the adequacy of ERM
in the organizations they administer, and Implementing Enterprise
Risk Management offers operative guidance for creating a program
that will pass muster.
Savannah in the New South: From the Civil War to the Twenty-First
Century, by Walter J. Fraser, Jr., traces the city’s evolution
from the pivotal period immediately after the Civil War to the
present. When the war ended, Savannah was nearly bankrupt; today it
is a thriving port city and tourist center. This work continues the
tale of Savannah that Fraser began in his previous book, Savannah
in the Old South, by examining the city’s complicated, sometimes
turbulent development. The chronology begins by describing the
racial and economic tensions the city experienced following the
Civil War. A pattern of oppression of freed people by Savannah’s
white civic-commercial elite was soon established. However, as the
book demonstrates, slavery and discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, and voter suppression galvanized the African American
community, which in turn used protests, boycotts, demonstrations,
the ballot box, the pulpit—and sometimes violence—to gain
rights long denied. As this fresh, detailed history of Savannah
shows, economic instability, political discord, racial tension,
weather events, wealth disparity, gang violence, and a reluctance
to help the police continue to challenge and shape the city.
Nonetheless Savannah appears to be on course for a period of
prosperity, bolstered by a thriving port, a strong, growing African
American community, robust tourism, and the economic and historical
contributions of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Fraser’s
Savannah in the New South presents a sophisticated consideration of
an important, vibrant southern metropolis.
The natural wealth of the Amazon and Andes has long attracted
fortune seekers, from explorers, farmers, and gold panners to
multimillion-dollar mining, oil and gas, and timber operations.
Modern demands for commodities have given rise to new development
schemes, including hydroelectric dams, open cast mines, and
industrial agricultural operations. The history of human habitation
in this region is intimately tied to its rich biodiversity, and the
Amazon basin is home to scores of indigenous groups, many of whom
have populations so small that their cultural and physical survival
is endangered. Landscapes of Inequity explores the debate over
rights to and use of resources and addresses fundamental questions
that inform the debate in the western Amazon basin, from the Andes
Mountains to the tropical lowlands. Beginning with an examination
of the divergent conceptual interpretations of environmental
justice, the volume explores the issue from two interlocking
perspectives: of indigenous peoples and of economic development in
a global economy. The volume concludes by examining the efficacy of
laws and policies concerning the environment in the region, the
viability and range of judicial recourse, and future directions in
the field of environmental justice.
A revised and slightly expanded edition of the 1989 volume, The
Memphite Tomb of Horemheb, Commander-in-Chief of Tutankhamun (vol.
I. The Reliefs, Inscriptions, and Commentary), with changes made to
reflect finds and publications of the intervening years. It
includes a small new chapter on the tympanum and jambs Louvre
C68-70 [N221], on Louvre pieces bearing the names and titles of
Horemheb as a state official, before he ascended the throne.
Prepared Under The Sponsorship Of The New York City Housing
Authority And Works Division Of The Emergency Relief Bureau, City
Of New York. Additional Contributors Are Graham L. Montgomery,
Pomeroy C. Merrill, Walter N. Polakov, And Others.
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