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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Psychological and medical perspectives on sadomasochism have
historically been concerned with understanding it as a form of
psychopathology. In the past (but still often today) studies of S/M
have been concerned with extreme and most often non-consensual
acts. However, more recently there has been growing interest in
exploring the meaning of S/M in non-pathological ways. This book
directly addresses this development, presenting some of the most
recent cutting edge work on S/M by leading international scholars
who all seek to understand rather than pathologise. This includes
the latest thinking on theory and practice, academic-community
pieces, as well as the presentation of new empirical findings
across the range of identities and practices that constitute S/M.
We live in a time of uncertainty about relationships. We search for
The One but find ourselves staying single because nobody measures
up. We long for a happily-ever-after but break-up after break-up
leave us bruised and confused. Rewriting the Rules: An Anti
Self-Help Guide to Love, Sex and Relationships is a friendly guide
through the complicated - and often contradictory - advice that's
given about sex and gender, monogamy and conflict, break-up and
commitment. It asks questions about the rules of love, such as
which to choose from all the rules on offer? Do we stick to the old
rules we learnt growing up, or do we try something new and risk
being out on our own? And what about the times when the rules we
love by seem to make things worse, rather than better? This new
edition, updated throughout, considers how the rules are being
'rewritten' in various ways - for example in monogamish and
polyamorous relationships, different ways of understanding sex and
gender, and new ideas for managing commitment and break-up where
economics, communities, or child-care make complete separation
impossible. This book considers how the rules are being 'rewritten'
in various ways, giving you the power to find an approach that best
fits your situation.
'A goldmine of wisdom' CYNDI DARNELL 'Gentle, kind and embracing'
JUNO ROCHE 'Interesting and engaging' JUSTIN HANCOCK Gay, straight,
queer, pansexual, demisexual, ace...? Sexuality is complex and
diverse, but it doesn't have to be confusing. This down-to-earth
guide is the ultimate companion for understanding, accepting and
celebrating your sexuality. Written by two internationally renowned
authors and therapists, the book explains how sexuality works in
terms of our identities, attractions, desires and practices, and
explores how it intersects with our personal experiences and the
world around us. With activities and reflection points throughout,
it offers space to tune into yourself and think deeply about your
own sexuality. You'll hear from people across the sexuality
spectrum and in different relationship set-ups, and be inspired by
the ideas of scholars, activists and practitioners. Sexuality is a
vast and wonderful landscape - let this book guide you on your
journey!
The Anthropology of Morality in Melanesia and Beyond examines how
Melanesians experience and deal with moral dilemmas and challenges.
Taking Kenelm Burridge's seminal work as their starting point, the
contributors focus upon public situations and types of people that
exemplify key ethical contradictions for members of moral
communities. While returning to some classical concerns, such as
the roles of big men and sorcerers, the book opens new territory
with richly textured ethnographic studies and theoretical reviews
that explore the interface between the values associated with
indigenous village life and the ethical orientations associated
with Christianity, the state, the marketplace, and other facets of
'modernity'. A major contribution to the emerging field of the
anthropology of morality, the volume includes some of the most
prominent scholars working in the discipline today, including Bruce
Knauft, Joel Robbins, F.G. Bailey,A Deborah Gewertz and Frederick
Errington.
'Excellent' KATE BORNSTEIN 'The compassionate, accessible manual
the world has been waiting for' LAURIE PENNY Have you ever
questioned your own gender identity? Do you know somebody who is
transgender or who identifies as non-binary? Do you ever feel
confused when people talk about gender diversity? This
down-to-earth guide is for anybody who wants to know more about
gender, from its biology, history and sociology, to how it plays a
role in our relationships and interactions with family, friends,
partners and strangers. It looks at practical ways people can
express their own gender, and will help you to understand people
whose gender might be different from your own. With activities and
points for reflection throughout, this book will help people of all
genders engage with gender diversity and explore the ideas in the
book in relation to their own lived experiences.
'An outstanding work' - CN Lester, author of Trans Like Me Join the
creators of Queer: A Graphic History ('Could totally change the way
you think about sex and gender' VICE) on an illustrated journey of
gender exploration. Is masculinity 'toxic'? Why are public toilets
such a political issue? How has feminism changed the available
gender roles - and for whom? Why might we all benefit from
challenging binary thinking about sex/gender? In this unique
illustrated guide, Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele travel through
our shifting understandings of gender across time and space - from
ideas about masculinity and femininity, to non-binary and trans
genders, to intersecting experiences of gender, race, sexuality,
class, disability and more. Tackling current debates and tensions,
which can divide communities and even cost lives, Barker and
Scheele look to the past and the future to explore how we might all
approach gender in more caring and celebratory ways.
First published in 1995: Clinically Applied Microcirculation
Research combines state-of-the-art microcirculation technology with
present and potential applications in clinical medicine. This
comprehensive guide unites the expertise of clinicians and basic
researchers from around the world. Many of the chapters are
authored by scientist/physician teams. The book provides a broad
overview of how microcirculation is involved in clinical research.
This is also a valuable reference source for both the history of
and latest developments in microcirculation research.
We live in a time of uncertainty about relationships. We search for
The One but find ourselves staying single because nobody measures
up. We long for a happily-ever-after but break-up after break-up
leave us bruised and confused. Rewriting the Rules: An Anti
Self-Help Guide to Love, Sex and Relationships is a friendly guide
through the complicated - and often contradictory - advice that's
given about sex and gender, monogamy and conflict, break-up and
commitment. It asks questions about the rules of love, such as
which to choose from all the rules on offer? Do we stick to the old
rules we learnt growing up, or do we try something new and risk
being out on our own? And what about the times when the rules we
love by seem to make things worse, rather than better? This new
edition, updated throughout, considers how the rules are being
'rewritten' in various ways - for example in monogamish and
polyamorous relationships, different ways of understanding sex and
gender, and new ideas for managing commitment and break-up where
economics, communities, or child-care make complete separation
impossible. This book considers how the rules are being 'rewritten'
in various ways, giving you the power to find an approach that best
fits your situation.
The Anthropology of Morality in Melanesia and Beyond examines how
Melanesians experience and deal with moral dilemmas and challenges.
Taking Kenelm Burridge's seminal work as their starting point, the
contributors focus upon public situations and types of people that
exemplify key ethical contradictions for members of moral
communities. While returning to some classical concerns, such as
the roles of big men and sorcerers, the book opens new territory
with richly textured ethnographic studies and theoretical reviews
that explore the interface between the values associated with
indigenous village life and the ethical orientations associated
with Christianity, the state, the marketplace, and other facets of
'modernity'. A major contribution to the emerging field of the
anthropology of morality, the volume includes some of the most
prominent scholars working in the discipline today, including Bruce
Knauft, Joel Robbins, F.G. Bailey,A Deborah Gewertz and Frederick
Errington.
The Palgrave Handbook of the Psychology of Sexuality and Gender
combines cutting edge research to provide a thorough overview of
all the normative - and many of the less common - sexualities,
genders and relationship forms alongside psychological and
intersectional areas relating to sexuality and gender.
First published in 1995: Clinically Applied Microcirculation
Research combines state-of-the-art microcirculation technology with
present and potential applications in clinical medicine. This
comprehensive guide unites the expertise of clinicians and basic
researchers from around the world. Many of the chapters are
authored by scientist/physician teams. The book provides a broad
overview of how microcirculation is involved in clinical research.
This is also a valuable reference source for both the history of
and latest developments in microcirculation research.
What can psychology teach us about sex? How do different bodies and
brains respond sexually? How can we prevent people being
stigmatised for their sexuality? The Psychology of Sex takes you on
a tour through the different ways that psychologists have created
and sustained certain understandings of sex and sexuality. Bearing
in mind the subjective nature of sex, the book explores cultural
concerns around sexualisation, pornography, and sex addiction, as
well as drawing on research from sexual communities and the applied
area of sex therapy. When so much of our relationship to sex
happens in the mind, The Psychology of Sex shows us how important
it is to understand where our ideas about sex come from.
Theb-physicsresultsfromtheLEPdatasetsexceededallexpectationsinboththe
range of topics covered and the precision of measurements that were
eventually possible.
Thesuccesswasduetoseveralfactorssuchastherapiddevelopmentof
silicon-strip vertex detectors, advances in the theoretical
description of b-hadrons and not least because of the
inventiveness, skill and determination of the expe-
mentersperformingthedataanalysis.
Inordertoutilisefullytheprecisionofthe
newvertexdetectors,carefulcommissioningandeventreconstructionwasneeded.
Thistogetherwithnewmethodsandtechniquesofdataanalysis,particularlyinthe
areaofinclusiveb-hadronreconstruction,werethekeytoawholehostofmeasu-
mentsthatspannedtheentire?eldofb-physics.
Theaimofthisbookisnottogiveanotherreviewofb-physicsresults. Instead
the focus is on reviewing the main experimental methods that
evolved (hardware
andsoftware)andthelessonslearntfromsomebodywhowasinvolved?rst-handin
theirdevelopmentanduse.
Thehopeisthatthisworkwillbothstandasarecordof
whatwasachievedwiththeLEPdata,andalsoasareferencesourceofb-physics
analysisideasforexperimentersembarkingonprojectsinthefuturee. g.
attheLHC oralinearcollider.
ResultsfromallfouroftheLEPexperimentsarereportedbutsomebiastowards
DELPHIisinevitable,especiallytoillustrategeneralpoints,sinceIamacolla-
rationmemberandhaveeasieraccesstomaterial. Iwishtothankmyfriendsand
colleaguesoftheDELPHIcollaborationformakingtheprojectsuchasuccess.
InadditionIwishtogivespecialthanksto:Prof. Dr.
MichaelFeindtwhowasthe
instigatorofinclusiveanalysismethodsforb-physicswiththeLEPdata;Prof.
Dr
ThomasMullerforgivingmetheopportunityandencouragementtowritethisar-
cle;Dr. RichardHawkings(OPAL)andDr.
ChristianWeiser(DELPHI)forallowing
meaccesstosomeunpublishedresultsandforusefuldiscussions.
FinallyIwould
liketothankthepeopleatSpringer,especiallyUteHeuserforherprofessionalh-
dlingoftheprojectandpatiencewithmyregularfailuretomeetdeadlines.
UniversityofWarwick,UK GaryJ. Barker September2009 vii Contents 1
b-physics at LEP ...1 1. 1 Introduction ...1 1. 2
TheLEPMachineandExperiments ...3 1. 3 b-PhysicsOverview...4 1. 3. 1
b-QuarkProduction...7 b 1. 3. 2 Forward-BackwardAsymmetry A ...7 FB
1. 3. 3 R ...9 b 1. 3. 4 HeavyQuarkSymmetry...10 1. 3. 5
b-QuarkFragmentation...10 1. 3. 6 b-HadronSpectroscopy ...12 1. 3.
7 b-HadronProductionFractions...13 1. 3. 8 Weakb-QuarkDecay...1 3
1. 4 Combiningb-PhysicsResults...18 1. 4. 1
AveragingofElectroweakHeavyFlavourQuantities...19 1. 4. 2
AveragingofNon-electroweakHeavyFlavourQuantities...20 References
...20 2 Silicon Vertex Detectors and Particle Identi?cation ...23
2. 1 Silicon-StripVertexDetectors ...23 2. 2
ParticleIdenti?cation...29 2. 2. 1
Speci?cIonisationEnergyLoss,dE/dx ...30 ? 2. 2. 2
CerenkovRingImaging ...31 2. 2. 3 OverallDetectorPerformance ...32
References ...34 0 ~ 3 Experience in Reconstructing Z ? bb
Events...37 3. 1 ImpactParameterandDecayLength ...37 3. 1. 1
ClusterFinding ...40 3. 1. 2 TrackFittingandPatternRecognition
...41 3. 1. 3 VertexDetectorAlignment...43 3. 1. 4
SingleHitUncertainties...49 3. 1. 5 ResolutionTuning ...
'Queer: A Graphic History Could Totally Change the Way You Think
About Sex and Gender' Vice Activist-academic Meg-John Barker and
cartoonist Jules Scheele illuminate the histories of queer thought
and LGBTQ+ action in this groundbreaking non-fiction graphic novel.
From identity politics and gender roles to privilege and exclusion,
Queer explores how we came to view sex, gender and sexuality in the
ways that we do; how these ideas get tangled up with our culture
and our understanding of biology, psychology and sexology; and how
these views have been disputed and challenged. Along the way we
look at key landmarks which shift our perspective of what's
'normal' - Alfred Kinsey's view of sexuality as a spectrum, Judith
Butler's view of gendered behaviour as a performance, the play
Wicked, or moments in Casino Royale when we're invited to view
James Bond with the kind of desiring gaze usually directed at
female bodies in mainstream media. Presented in a brilliantly
engaging and witty style, this is a unique portrait of the universe
of queer thinking.
The Palgrave Handbook of the Psychology of Sexuality and Gender
combines cutting edge research to provide a thorough overview of
all the normative - and many of the less common - sexualities,
genders and relationship forms alongside psychological and
intersectional areas relating to sexuality and gender.
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