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Automation now supplants economic activity more than it supports
it. Furthermore, this process is fueled by enormous economic
forces, which intensifies dependence on automation and spawns other
sociological consequences. Of these consequences, fraud generates
the highest immediate losses, amounting to $300 billion annually.
In the long run, however, the greatest economic cost will occur
through loss of jobs, and a lowering of net skills for most of the
balance. Other consequences include pervasive invasion of privacy,
and overdependence on technology at the expense of developing
critical reasoning, judgement, and a personal sense of
responsibility. Fortunately, many of these consequences could be
ameliorated by automated countermeasures that offset the excesses.
Unfortunately, it usually takes a crisis to institute fundamental
reform, though the looming economic meltdown stemming from the
mounting federal debt offers just such an opportunity.
This volume contains a series of cumulative indexes and tables
covering volumes XI-XX of the Yearbook: cases, bilateral and
multilateral agreements, municipal legislation, authors, an index
of names and a subject index. As such, it builds upon and
complements the cumulative index to Volumes I-X which was published
in 1983. This cumulative index provides the reader with easy access
to information contained in the volumes published during the second
decade of the Yearbook's existence.
Western philosophy's relationship with prisons stretches from
Plato's own incarceration to the modern era of mass incarceration.
Philosophy Imprisoned: The Love of Wisdom in the Age of Mass
Incarceration draws together a broad range of philosophical
thinkers, from both inside and outside prison walls, in the United
States and beyond, who draw on a variety of critical perspectives
(including phenomenology, deconstruction, and feminist theory) and
historical and contemporary figures in philosophy (including Kant,
Hegel, Foucault, and Angela Davis) to think about prisons in this
new historical era. All of these contributors have experiences
within prison walls: some are or have been incarcerated, some have
taught or are teaching in prisons, and all have been students of
both philosophy and the carceral system. The powerful testimonials
and theoretical arguments are appropriate reading not only for
philosophers and prison theorists generally, but also for prison
reformers and abolitionists.
Modern men the world over are becoming increasingly fascinated with
their image, spending more of their disposable income on
beautification products and services. This book examines
'metrosexuality', highlighting the negotiation and construction of
masculinities and sexualities in the twenty-first century.
Pairing necessary detail with concise readability, Berne & Levy
Physiology, 8th Edition, provides a perfect balance of content to
deliver an in-depth understanding of the body's dynamic processes.
Long respected for its scientifically rigorous approach, this
highly regarded, mid-size text offers essential physiology with
integrated coverage of biophysics and key experimental observations
and examples-all designed to provide a solid scientific foundation
in physiology for future scientists and clinicians. Uses a
logical, organ system-based approach that clearly describes all of
the mechanisms that control and regulate bodily function.Â
Includes new clinical case examples, as well as In the Clinic and
At the Molecular Level boxes that highlight practical aspects of
this fundamental science. Provides key experimental
observations and examples that offer a rich understanding of the
body's dynamic processes. Discusses recent discoveries such
as the role of lymphatics in the nervous system. Begins each
chapter with a bulleted list of questions and ends with key
concepts covered in that chapter. Enhanced eBook version
included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access
all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety
of devices.Â
"Secrets, Mystical Adventures in Ancient China" is a magical
journey of friendship, determination, and of course, secrets. Lee,
pretending to be a boy for her own safety, is befriended by Old
Woman. She is taught how to fight as a warrior and makes a lifelong
friendship with a magical dragon named Chou who can change shape,
spin webs, and fly! With Chou and the emperor's son, Ti by her
side, Lee can finally realize her destiny of ruling ancient China.
First, however, they must learn how to fly a dragon, conquer
pirates, discover lost treasure, and help the people of China fight
the evil emperor. Lee and Ti learn how important friendship, and
sometimes even keeping secrets, is to their success.
This book systematically explores the trade and environment
interests of developing countries from a Southern perspective. The
contributors write explicitly about both the fears and hopes in the
South regarding trade and environment negotiations. Essays are from
leading experts and thought leaders from various regions of the
South and work to envision new, bold agendas and priorities for
their region.
This dictionary provides a convenient personal reference source,
intended to complement more encyclopaedic works. First, there is an
alphabetic, fully cross-indexed listing of pharmacologically active
agents and their properties, containing details of some 4000
individual chemical agents including medical drugs in current use,
experimental agents and toxins used as investigation tools. Over
10,000 alternative names are indexed, including chemical names,
abbreviated chemical names, official pharmacological names,
proprietary names and research code numbers. A key feature is that
the properties of the agents are categorised, according to
mechanism and use, into 300 classes -for each of which there are
descriptive articles for which key literature and review references
are provided. Second, there is an alphabetical glossary explaining
the meaning of some 3000 biomedical terms from pharmacology,
biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, pathology, physiology,
anatomy and microbiology. Emphasis in explanation is given to terms
that can cause confusion, for example those relating to drug
receptors and to endogenous mediators. Audience: This work provides
indispensable information for researchers in the fields of
pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutics, and
biochemistry, as well as for medical and science writers and
editors and drug regulatory officers.
Benny Curtis is a twelve-year-old boy with an eidetic memory-the
ability to remember almost everything he sees or hears. Benny's
grandfather is a retired humanities professor who loves everything
historical. So when he starts spending a lot of time with his
grandfather, Benny's mind becomes filled with the history of all
sorts of subjects-baseball, movies, art, TV, rock and roll, etc.
With this historical context and his incredible memory, Benny is
able to view the world in a unique way. Last year when Benny was
eleven, a number of amazing things occurred, not "supernatural"
amazing, but real-life amazing. But in order for you to appreciate
these remarkable events, you need to hear what led up to them.
Benny's journey is filled with humorous observations, anecdotes,
and reflections, as he analyzes the world around him.
Drawing upon the philosophical insights of Friedrich Schlegel,
Walter Benjamin, Theodor W. Adorno, and Blixa Bargeld, this book
explores the persistence of a critical-deconstructive approach to
musical production, consumption, and reception in the German
cultural sphere of the last two centuries.
Explore an exciting approach to witchcraft that focuses on creating
a deeper relationship with the natural world. Nathan M. Hall
teaches you an animist worldview that recognizes the life in all
things. You will build your skills with journeying and trance work,
while embracing the earth and supporting the needs of your wild
soul. The Path of the Moonlit Hedge helps you connect with natural
energies and patterns, allowing you to meet and partner with the
spirits of plants, animals, and the land. Nathan provides dozens of
exercises and meditations to grow your practice and show you how to
cross the hedge (enter the world of spirit) to participate in the
Witches' Sabbat. By adopting this magickal viewpoint, you can
create balance within yourself and empower your work as a witch.
Includes a foreword by Christopher Penczak, bestselling author of
the Temple of Witchcraft series.
As with the first edition this book includes chapters on
established fish processes and new processes and allied issues. The
first five chapters cover fish biochemistry affecting processing,
curing, surimi and fish mince, chilling and freezing and canning.
These established processes can still show innovations and improved
theory although their mature status precludes major leaps in
knowledge and technology. The four chapters concerned with new
areas relevant to fish processing are directed at the increasing
globalisation of the fish processing industry and the demands, from
legislation and the consumer, for better quality, safer products.
One chapter reviews the methods available to identify fish species
in raw and processed products. The increased demand for fish
products and the reduced catch of commercially-important species
has lead to adulteration or substitu tion of these species with
cheaper species. The ability to detect these practices has been
based on some elegant analytical techniques in electrophoresis."
As a way of improvising on the study of civilizations in world
politics, the volume focuses on those social and political
"practices "through which notions of civilizational identity are
reproduced in a variety of contexts ranging from the global credit
regime to theological debates about modernity to the 'war on
terrorism'. The contributors to the volume explore the ways in
which practices of civilizational identity give rise to the "effect
"of a solid object called a 'civilization, ' even though this
object is itself nothing more than an ensemble of social practices.
* One of the first books in the new Leading Conversations in Black
Sexualities and Identities series. * Explores various psychosocial,
sociocultural, and contextual factors critical among Black college
students within the milieu of HBCUs, and how this environment can
promote sexual health. * Essential reading for public health and
social science researchers and practitioners, as well as student
affairs and campus wellness centers. * Aims to help the development
of strategies and interventions to improve sexual health outcomes
amongst black students at HBCUs, and advance the translation of
culturally grounded research into effective practice.
The process of financial deregulation, and especially the
dismantling of direct monetary controls, has been underway for some
time now in many financially-developed economies, but little
attention has been devoted to analysis of the issues involved in
the academic literature. This book represents an attempt to remedy
that deficiency providing, as it does, a detailed analysis of the
programmes of financial deregulation pursued in the United Kingdom
and Australia since 1970 and an assessment of the implications for
monetary and prudential policy.
Protein functionality is big business in the food industry, both
academic and commercial. This reflects the fascination of protein
chemistry and the commercial value of proteins in giving texture
and substance to foods. My first encounter with the subject came
about through an interest in assessing the extent of thermal damage
in spray-dried proteins. A change in functional properties seemed a
useful guide to the thermal damage. I found the literature replete
with methods (and theory) and so did what everybody else seemed to
do - I devised my own methods which were slight variations on the
general theme. However, being an analyst at heart I thought there
must be a systematic approach to the various tests available. This
book is an attempt to assess the practice of protein functionality
testing, keeping theory to a minimum, followed by a suggested
'standard' method or protocol to follow. Each chapter is devoted to
a single functional property and the reader will see that attempts
to 'standardise' them have had varied success, perhaps reflecting
the complexity of the mechanisms at work. As mentioned above theory
has been kept to a minimum but hopefully it supports the practical
methodology described. I hope that the book stimulates debate on
the subject; it is certainly not the last word! G. H. Contributors
Dr G. E. Arteaga Centro de Investigacion en Alimentation y
Desarrollo, Hermosillo, Sonora AP 1735, Mexico Dr. S.
A little boy has been very naughty. After he is caught throwing
a stone at a camel, the shepherd's son runs into the innkeeper's
stable and falls crying into the straw. But when he hears the
footsteps of the innkeeper approaching, the boy hides behind a
mound of hay.
The innkeeper leads a man and his pregnant wife into the stable
and leaves the couple alone-or so he thinks. But it is not long
before the man and woman discover the boy and coax him out of
hiding. Filled with regret, the boy runs straight into the arms of
Mary, mother of Jesus, who quietly comforts him as Joseph looks on.
As the boy sets out to find his shepherd father, a savior is
born.
The Shepherd's Son is the beautifully illustrated tale of a
frightened little boy who is led by fate and divine direction to
find Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, and forgiveness.
The first book of its kind in English, Beyond No Future: Cultures
of German Punk explores the texts and contexts of German punk
cultures. Notwithstanding its "no future" sloganeering, punk has
had a rich and complex life in German art and letters, in German
urban landscapes, and in German youth culture. Beyond No Future
collects innovative, methodologically diverse scholarly
contributions on the life and legacy of these cultures. Focusing on
punk politics and aesthetics in order to ask broader questions
about German nationhood(s) in a period of rapid transition, this
text offers a unique view of the decade bookended by the "German
Autumn" and German unification. Consulting sources both published
and unpublished, aesthetic and archival, Beyond No Future's
contributors examine German punk's representational strategies,
anti-historical consciousness, and refusal of programmatic
intervention into contemporary political debates. Taken together,
these essays demonstrate the importance of punk culture to
historical, political, economic, and cultural developments taking
place both in Germany and on a broader transnational scale.
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