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Originally commissioned from an independant group of transport
analysts by shadow minister John Prescott as a blueprint for an
environmentally friendly transport policy, this collection of
essays has developed into one of the most comprehensive studies in
the field ever published. Few areas of government policy have such
immediate and potentially damaging effects on our quality of life
as that which governs Britain's dangerously over-crowded and
polluted road system. With the growing public realisation that a
continued programme of roadbuilding and expanding car ownership are
unsustainable, "Travel Sickness" provides a survey of the viable
alternatives. Suggesting realistic shifts in policy and looking
across to Europe's more benign forms of transport, this book shows
how Britain could be a more pleasant, less stressful and safer
place to live and work.
In this ambitious theoretical encounter with five imaginary artists
from the 1980s, John Roberts produces a set of richly constructed
artistic thought experiments. But in creating the work on the page
these thought experiments are not thereby novelistic fictions. On
the contrary, the fictiveness of each artist's work and biography
is formed from Roberts's critical engagement with the historical
and theoretical determinates of the work he has created - artwork
and its theoretical engagement forming an interdependent whole.
Today we often hear academics, commentators, pundits, and
politicians telling us that new media has transformed activism,
providing an array of networks for ordinary people to become
creatively involved in a multitude of social and political
practices. But what exactly is the ideology lurking behind these
positive claims made about digital publics? By recourse to various
critical thinkers, including Marx, Bakhtin, Deleuze and Guattari,
and Gramsci, Digital Publics systematically unpacks this ideology.
It explains how a number of influential social theorists and
management gurus have consistently argued that we now live in new
informational times based in global digital systems and new
financial networks, which create new sbjectivities and power
relations in societies. Digital Publics traces the historical roots
of this thinking, demonstrates its flaws and offers up an
alternative Marxist-inspired theory of the public sphere, cultural
political economy and financialisation. The book will appeal to
scholars and students of cultural studies, critical management
studies, political science and sociology.
This handsome manual offers an architectural overview of the
Syracuse University campus. Intended for prospective students,
faculty, alumni, and visitors, it shows how the campus evolved in
response to the changing character of the academic community and
urban environs. It also gives an inside look at the university's
most engaging structures--"from the stately Hall of Languages
(1871) to Crouse College (1889) to the landmark Carrier Dome
stadium (1980), and more. Here are the chancellors and architects,
benefactors and builders whose vision and grit helped turn dreams
into brick-and-lime. Here, too, are the grand plans and false
starts, external events, and policy choices that transformed a
small, bucolic nineteenth-century school into the architecturally
and culturally complex campus that is Syracuse University today.
Richly illustrated and compellingly written, this is a crucial
companion for anyone interested in exploring the architectural
heritage of Syracuse University.
Today we often hear academics, commentators, pundits, and
politicians telling us that new media has transformed activism,
providing an array of networks for ordinary people to become
creatively involved in a multitude of social and political
practices. But what exactly is the ideology lurking behind these
positive claims made about digital publics? By recourse to various
critical thinkers, including Marx, Bakhtin, Deleuze and Guattari,
and Gramsci, Digital Publics systematically unpacks this ideology.
It explains how a number of influential social theorists and
management gurus have consistently argued that we now live in new
informational times based in global digital systems and new
financial networks, which create new sbjectivities and power
relations in societies. Digital Publics traces the historical roots
of this thinking, demonstrates its flaws and offers up an
alternative Marxist-inspired theory of the public sphere, cultural
political economy and financialisation. The book will appeal to
scholars and students of cultural studies, critical management
studies, political science and sociology.
The late E. Roy John is considered the pioneer in the field of
neurometrics - the science of measuring the underlying organization
of the brain's electrical activity. Volume 1, co-authored by Robert
W. Thatcher, and Volume 2 both originally published in 1977, were
among the first books this field. Volume 3, written by colleague
Thalia Harmony, followed in 1984. The field expanded significantly
in the 1990s and thousands of articles have subsequently been
published. Available together for the first time these 3 volumes
were important foundational works for the fields of quantitative
electrophysiology and neurometrics.
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John Robert Lee’s Christian faith is always present in his
perceptions of experience and in the shaping of his art, and even
those who don’t share his faith should be grateful for this
because he gives us a poetry of an empathetic sensitivity to human
frailty, celebrations of the beauty of enduring love, prophetic
anger in calling out injustices and a sense of the sacredness of
the natural world and the terrible insults we offer it. It's a
magnificent and varied collection in which different kinds of
voices -- all JRL -- mesh together: the observational, the
sacramental, the elegiac, the prophetic and the personal. It’s a
collection in which four major suites of poems give the whole an
organic unity, which is not to say that the individual poems that
fall outside the suites don't make their fine contribution. The
‘Belmont Portfolio’, dedicated to Earl Lovelace, records a time
spent on his own in the unfamiliar streets of Belmont in Trinidad
in poems that catch the sense of being on the edge of adventure,
that see the numinous behind the ordinary. The ‘Office Hours’
suite, with its gracious nods to W.H. Auden, is both an engagement
with the hours of divine office and the Bible readings that go with
it, and a very human series of reflections on that most universal
of experiences – how we live through our diurnal cycles. There is
the rousing, prophetic, Old Testament righteous anger of the
‘Watchman’ sequence, which reflects on the hell of living in
Babylon and the gap between the deceits of ‘liberal
democracies’ and the ghastly realities of their global crimes. In
the last sequence, ‘What Remains to be Said’ the poet emerges
to the front of the stage and speaks directly and confidentially to
the reader. It is a sequence that gathers together what must be
treasured as sustenance through ‘this Purgatorio’ of our times,
reflections on how one can speak in an era where you are
“collared in faith in agnostic seasons”, where the frequency of
the deaths of those with whom you have shared the struggle is a
“haunting against my faith in the Tree of Life” – and a
wondering, slightly tongue-in-cheek: “approaching mid-seventies,
what do I know?”
After modernism and postmodernism, it is argued, the everyday
supposedly is where a democracy of taste is brought into being -
the place where art goes to recover its customary and collective
pleasures, and where the shared pleasures of popular culture are
indulged, from celebrity magazines to shopping malls. John Roberts
argues that this understanding of the everyday downgrades its
revolutionary meaning and philosophical implications. Bringing
radical political theory back to the centre of the discussion, he
shows how notions of cultural democratization have been
oversimplified. Asserting that the everyday should not be narrowly
identified with the popular, Roberts critiques the way in which the
concept is now overly associated with consumption and
'ordinariness'. Engaging with the work of key thinkers including,
Lukacs, Arvatov, Benjamin, Lefebvre, Gramsci, Barthes, Vaneigem,
and de Certeau, Roberts shows how the concept of the everyday
continues to be central to debates on ideology, revolution and
praxis. He offers a lucid account of different approaches that
developed over the course of the twentieth century, making this an
ideal book for anyone looking for a politicised approach to
cultural theory.
Before D-Day, regular army soldiers called the National Guardsmen
of Virginia's 116th Infantry Regiment 'Home Nannies', 'Weekend
Warriors', and worse. On June 6, 1944, on Omaha Beach, however,
these proud Virginians who carried the legacy of the famed
Stonewall Brigade showed the regular army and the world what true
valor really was. In this moving World War II memoir, the author
captures the day-to-day comings and goings of GI Joe from pre-World
War II National Guard days through induction, training, and
deployment overseas. All leads up to D-Day and Normandy on June 6,
1944, when Sergeant Bob Slaughter came across Omaha Beach with
Company D of the 116th Infantry. This was the beginning of his long
march to final victory in Europe, a march that would take him and
his fellow soldiers of Company D, at least those who survived, to
Holland, the Bulge, and on into Germany itself - a fascinating,
detailed look at the life and times of an ordinary soldier in the
battlefield of Europe.
God's Daring Dozen is the first children's picture book series ever
published on the minor prophets. The twelve books between Daniel
and Matthew are unfamiliar to many believers, so this series
accurately introduces these inspired writings with vivid images and
simple words that engage children and adults alike. Each volume
both retells the prophet's message to his original audience and
relates its rich truths to Jesus and God's people today. This
second boxed set contains: Jonah's Journeys, which teaches
compassion and encourages obedience. Malachi's Final Message, which
teaches respect for and hope in God. Nahum and the Ninevites, which
teaches the power and deliverance of God. Joel and the Locusts,
which teaches repentance and promises renewal. The first set
includes Haggai, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Obadiah, and the final set
will include Hosea, Amos, Micah, and Zechariah. God's Daring Dozen
delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These
biblically faithful, theologically rich, gospel-centered books
teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His
Son. The minor prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their
timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very
first time!
Launched in 1906, HMS Dreadnought was the first 'all-big-gun'
battleship and as such revolutionised battleship design for more
than a generation. She was built at Portsmouth in 14 months, a
record which has never been equalled, and when she was launched she
was superior in both firepower and speed to anything then afloat.
Perhaps even more radical than her design was the proposal to adopt
Parsons turbines, which at the time had been hardly tested. Though
she saw little action during her career, her influence was profound
and she gave her name to a class of ship that dominated the high
seas for more than a generation. As part of the renowned Anatomy of
the Ship series, this book provides the finest documentation of the
Bellona, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by
technical details and a record of the ship's service history.
The Presidency of George W. Bush is the first balanced academic
study to analyze the entirety of his presidency-domestic, social,
economic, and national security policies-as well as the
administration's response to 9/11 and the subsequent "War on
Terror." In so doing, John Robert Greene argues persuasively that
the judgment of most scholars-that the Bush administration was a
complete failure-has been made in haste and without the benefit of
primary sources. This book is the first scholarly work to make wide
use of the documents at the George W. Bush Presidential Library,
many of which have only recently been made available to researchers
through the Freedom of Information Act. John Robert Greene offers
balanced assessment and nuanced conclusions supported by
documentary evidence. Yet in doing so he does not absolve the Bush
administration of its shortcomings. The Presidency of George W.
Bush shows that the administration could be vindictive, as
demonstrated by the Wilson-Plame affair and the firing of the US
attorneys. It all too often moved too slowly, as shown by the
National Security Council's lethargic handling of terrorism
pre-9/11, the failed attempt to revise Social Security, and the
sluggish reaction to Hurricane Katrina. It was an administration
that accepted, and acted on, the highly suspect theory of the
unitary presidency as advocated by Dick Cheney and accepted by the
president. On the other side of the balance sheet, however, the
evidence also makes it eminently clear that the Bush administration
was responsible for many positive achievements: No Child Left
Behind set the nation on the road toward affecting serious
educational reform. In healthcare reform, the Bush administration
both strengthened the Medicare system and extended its benefits for
millions of Americans. And Bush did more to combat the worldwide
scourge of AIDS as well as for Africa than any other president. In
sum, the actions of this presidency continue to affect the
presidencies of each of his successors as well as the trajectory of
world history to the present day.
This book discusses bioavailability concepts and methods,
summarizing the current knowledge on bioavailability science, as
well as possible pathways for integrating bioavailability into risk
assessment and the regulation of organic chemicals. Divided into 5
parts, it begins with an overview of chemical distribution in soil
and sediment, as well as the bioavailability and bioaccumulation of
chemicals in plants, soil, invertebrates and vertebrates (including
humans). It then focuses on the impact of sorption processes and
reviews bioavailability measurement methods. The closing chapters
discuss the impact of bioavailability studies on chemical risk
assessment, and highlights further research needs. Written by a
multi-disciplinary team of authors, it is an essential resource for
scientists in academia and industry, students, as well as for
authorities.
This book discusses bioavailability concepts and methods,
summarizing the current knowledge on bioavailability science, as
well as possible pathways for integrating bioavailability into risk
assessment and the regulation of organic chemicals. Divided into 5
parts, it begins with an overview of chemical distribution in soil
and sediment, as well as the bioavailability and bioaccumulation of
chemicals in plants, soil, invertebrates and vertebrates (including
humans). It then focuses on the impact of sorption processes and
reviews bioavailability measurement methods. The closing chapters
discuss the impact of bioavailability studies on chemical risk
assessment, and highlights further research needs. Written by a
multi-disciplinary team of authors, it is an essential resource for
scientists in academia and industry, students, as well as for
authorities.
The crypto era has arrived, and business will never be the same.
Real applications of crypto technology are growing exponentially:
cryptocurrency payments are moving frictionlessly across borders;
NFTs are generating real value for creators and consumers alike;
and new blockchain-enabled business models are being built around
decentralized finance and Web3. What do you and your company need
to know and do today to create new opportunities and avoid
disruption? Crypto: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business
Review will show you how innovative organizations of all kinds are
embracing decentralized technology, reinventing themselves, and
thriving in the new age of crypto. Business is changing. Will you
adapt or be left behind? Get up to speed and deepen your
understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future
with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series.
Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues-blockchain,
cybersecurity, AI, and more-each book provides the foundational
introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to
compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and
analysis to get it ready for tomorrow. You can't afford to ignore
how these issues will transform the landscape of business and
society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these
critical ideas-and prepare you and your company for the future.
This book presents journeys of sixteen Indigenous Australian
athletes from their first touch of a'footy' to the highest levels
of Australian football and rugby league, conceptualized as a
processof learning. The authors challenge simplistic explanations
of Indigenous success in Australianfootball and rugby league,
centered on the notion of the 'natural athlete'. The book tracesthe
development of Indigenous sporting expertise as a lifelong process
of learning situated inlocal culture and shaped by the challenges
of transitioning into professional sport. Individually,the life
stories told by the participants provide fascinating insights into
experience, cultureand learning. Collectively, they provide deep
understanding of the powerful influence thatAboriginal culture
exerted on the participants' journeys to the top of their sports
while locatingindividual experience and agency within larger
economic, cultural and social considerations.Stories of Indigenous
Success in Australian Sport will be of interest to students and
scholarsacross a range of disciplines including Indigenous studies,
physical education, education, sportmanagement and sociology
This book presents journeys of sixteen Indigenous Australian
athletes from their first touch of a'footy' to the highest levels
of Australian football and rugby league, conceptualized as a
processof learning. The authors challenge simplistic explanations
of Indigenous success in Australianfootball and rugby league,
centered on the notion of the 'natural athlete'. The book tracesthe
development of Indigenous sporting expertise as a lifelong process
of learning situated inlocal culture and shaped by the challenges
of transitioning into professional sport. Individually,the life
stories told by the participants provide fascinating insights into
experience, cultureand learning. Collectively, they provide deep
understanding of the powerful influence thatAboriginal culture
exerted on the participants' journeys to the top of their sports
while locatingindividual experience and agency within larger
economic, cultural and social considerations.Stories of Indigenous
Success in Australian Sport will be of interest to students and
scholarsacross a range of disciplines including Indigenous studies,
physical education, education, sportmanagement and sociology
Within many societies across the world, new social and political
movements have sprung up that either challenge formal parliamentary
structures of democracy and participation, or work within them and,
in the process, fundamentally alter the ideological content of
democratic potentials. At the same time, some parliamentary
political parties have attracted a new type of 'populist' political
rhetoric and support base. This collection, along with its
accompanying volume 2, examines the emergence of, and the
connections between, these new types of left-wing democracy and
participation. Through an array of examples from different
countries, it explains why left-wing activism arises in new and
innovative spaces in society and how this joins up with
conventional left-wing politics, including parliamentary politics.
It demonstrates how these new forms of politics can resonate with
the real life experiences of ordinary people and thereby win
support for left-wing agendas.
Within many societies across the world, new social and political
movements have sprung up that either challenge formal parliamentary
structures of democracy and participation, or work within them and,
in the process, fundamentally alter the ideological content of
democratic potentials. At the same time, some parliamentary
political parties have attracted a new type of 'populist' political
rhetoric and support base. This collection, along with its
accompanying volume 2, examines the emergence of, and the
connections between, these new types of left-wing democracy and
participation. Through an array of examples from different
countries, it explains why left-wing activism arises in new and
innovative spaces in society and how this joins up with
conventional left-wing politics, including parliamentary politics.
It demonstrates how these new forms of politics can resonate with
the real life experiences of ordinary people and thereby win
support for left-wing agendas.
Within many societies across the world, new social and political
movements have sprung up that either challenge formal parliamentary
structures of democracy and participation, or work within them and,
in the process, fundamentally alter the ideological content of
democratic potentials. At the same time, some parliamentary
political parties have attracted a new type of 'populist' political
rhetoric and support base. This collection, along with its
accompanying volume 2, examines the emergence of, and the
connections between, these new types of left-wing democracy and
participation. Through an array of examples from different
countries, it explains why left-wing activism arises in new and
innovative spaces in society and how this joins up with
conventional left-wing politics, including parliamentary politics.
It demonstrates how these new forms of politics can resonate with
the real life experiences of ordinary people and thereby win
support for left-wing agendas.
This book models an idealized neuron as being driven by basic
electrical elements, the goal being to systematically characterize
the logical properties of neural pulses. In order to constitute a
system, neurons as pulsating devices may be represented using novel
circuit elements as delineated in this book. A plausible brain
system is implied by the delineated elements and logically follows
from known and likely properties of a neuron. New to electrical
science are novel pulse-related circuit elements involving
recursive neurons. A recursive neuron, when properly excited,
produces a self-sustaining pulse train that when sampled, provides
a true output with a specified probability, and a false output with
complementary probability. Because of its similarity to the qubits
of quantum mechanics, the recursive pulsating neuron is termed a
simulated qubit. Recursive neurons easily function as controlled
toggle devices and so are capable of massively parallel
calculations, this being a new dimension in brain functioning as
described in this book. Simulated qubits and their possibilities
are compared to the qubits of quantum physics. Included in the book
are suggested neural circuits for associative memory search via a
randomized process of cue selection, and neural circuits for
priority calculations. These serve to select returns from long term
memory, which in turn determines one's next conscious thought or
action based on past memorized experiences. The book reports on
proposals involving electron tunneling between synapses, and
quantum computations within neurons. Although not a textbook, there
are easy exercises at the ends of chapters, and in the appendix
there are twelve simulation experiments concerning neurons.
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