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The effort to understand personal relationships has traditionally
focused on the individual characteristics of participants.
"Personal Relationships and Personal Networks "takes this analysis
a step further, focusing on research linking participants' feelings
and actions within a given personal relationship to the larger
social context surrounding it. Author Malcolm R. Parks expands on
the idea that the initiation, development, maintenance, and
dissolution of relationships are inextricably connected to each
participant's social network-a perspective that allows for a better
appreciation of our connection to the world, and a greater
understanding our significant power as social actors.
This book offers a new way to consider basic notions about how
relationships form, such as how particular people meet, and how
relationships are started. Among many findings, the volume
demonstrates that individuals in relationships feel closer and
generally more connected when they also have a greater amount of
contact with the members of each other's personal networks and when
they believe that network members support their relationship.
Additional topics discussed include how this social context model
is applicable to different types of relationships; how participants
interact with network members; how social networks are involved in
the deterioration of personal relationships; and what drives change
in relationships.
Students, researchers, and professionals in a wide variety of
disciplines such as communication, psychology, sociology,
anthropology, family studies, clinical psychology, public health
nursing, education, and social work will find this book useful, as
willanyone seeking to better understand their own personal
relationships.
The effort to understand personal relationships has traditionally
focused on the individual characteristics of participants.
"Personal Relationships and Personal Networks "takes this analysis
a step further, focusing on research linking participants' feelings
and actions within a given personal relationship to the larger
social context surrounding it. Author Malcolm R. Parks expands on
the idea that the initiation, development, maintenance, and
dissolution of relationships are inextricably connected to each
participant's social network-a perspective that allows for a better
appreciation of our connection to the world, and a greater
understanding our significant power as social actors.
This book offers a new way to consider basic notions about how
relationships form, such as how particular people meet, and how
relationships are started. Among many findings, the volume
demonstrates that individuals in relationships feel closer and
generally more connected when they also have a greater amount of
contact with the members of each other's personal networks and when
they believe that network members support their relationship.
Additional topics discussed include how this social context model
is applicable to different types of relationships; how participants
interact with network members; how social networks are involved in
the deterioration of personal relationships; and what drives change
in relationships.
Students, researchers, and professionals in a wide variety of
disciplines such as communication, psychology, sociology,
anthropology, family studies, clinical psychology, public health
nursing, education, and social work will find this book useful, as
willanyone seeking to better understand their own personal
relationships.
Since the first edition was published in 1983, this highly-regarded
introductory textbook has been used by many generations of students
worldwide. It is specifically tailored to the requirements of first
or second year geology undergraduates.The third edition has been
extensively revised and updated to include many new sections and
over 50 new or redrawn illustrations. There are now over 220
illustrations, many incorporating a second colour to highlight
essential features. The format has been changed to enhance the
visual attractiveness of the book.The tripartite organization of
the first and second editions has been modified by combining the
purely descriptive or factual aspects of fault and fold structure
in the earlier chapters with a simple treatment of mechanisms,
leaving the more geometrically complex treatment until after the
relevant sections on stress and strain, as before. Some subjects
are introduced for the first time, e.g. inversion and orogen
collapse, and others have been extensively modified, e.g. the
chapter on gravity controlled structures now emphasises modern work
on salt tectonics. The last third of the book is devoted to the
wider context of geological structures and how they relate to plate
tectonics. The final two chapters have been considerably expanded
and give examples of various types of geological structures in
their plate tectonic settings in both modern and ancient orogenic
belts.
The implicit function theorem is part ofthe bedrock of
mathematical analysis and geometry. Finding its genesis in
eighteenth century studies of real analytic functions and
mechanics, the implicit and inverse function theorems have now
blossomed into powerful tools in the theories of partial
differential equations, differential geometry, and geometric
analysis.
There are many different forms of the implicit function theorem,
including (i) the classical formulation for"Ck"functions, (ii)
formulations in other function spaces, (iii) formulations for
non-smooth function, and (iv) formulations for functions with
degenerate Jacobian. Particularly powerful implicit function
theorems, such as the Nash Moser theorem, have been developed for
specific applications (e.g., the imbedding of Riemannian
manifolds). All of these topics, and many more, are treated in the
present uncorrected reprint of this classicmonograph.
Originally published in 2002, "The Implicit Function Theorem"is
an accessible and thorough treatment of implicit and inverse
function theorems and their applications. It will be of interest to
mathematicians, graduate/advanced undergraduate students, and to
those who apply mathematics. The book unifies disparate ideas that
have played an important role in modern mathematics. It serves to
document and placein context a substantial body of mathematical
ideas. "
The analysis of Euclidean space is well-developed. The classical
Lie groups that act naturally on Euclidean space-the rotations,
dilations, and trans lations-have both shaped and guided this
development. In particular, the Fourier transform and the theory of
translation invariant operators (convolution transforms) have
played a central role in this analysis. Much modern work in
analysis takes place on a domain in space. In this context the
tools, perforce, must be different. No longer can we expect there
to be symmetries. Correspondingly, there is no longer any natural
way to apply the Fourier transform. Pseudodifferential operators
and Fourier integral operators can playa role in solving some of
the problems, but other problems require new, more geometric,
ideas. At a more basic level, the analysis of a smoothly bounded
domain in space requires a great deal of preliminary spadework.
Tubular neighbor hoods, the second fundamental form, the notion of
"positive reach", and the implicit function theorem are just some
of the tools that need to be invoked regularly to set up this
analysis. The normal and tangent bundles become part of the
language of classical analysis when that analysis is done on a
domain. Many of the ideas in partial differential equations-such as
Egorov's canonical transformation theorem-become rather natural
when viewed in geometric language. Many of the questions that are
natural to an analyst-such as extension theorems for various
classes of functions-are most naturally formulated using ideas from
geometry.
The subject of real analytic functions is one of the oldest in
modern mathematics and is the wellspring of the theory of analysis,
both real and complex. To date, there is no comprehensive book on
the subject, yet the tools of the theory are widely used by
mathematicians today. Key topics in the theory of real analytic
functions that are covered in this text and are rather difficult to
pry out of the literature include: the real analytic implicit
function theorem, resolution of singularities, the FBI transform,
semi-analytic sets, Faa di Bruno's formula and its applications,
zero sets of real analytic functions, Lojaciewicz's theorem,
Puiseaux's theorem. New to this second edition are such topics as:
* A more revised and comprehensive treatment of the Faa di Bruno
formula * An alternative treatment of the implicit function theorem
* Topologies on the space of real analytic functions * The
Weierstrass Preparation Theorem This well organized and clearly
written advanced textbook introduces students to real analytic
functions of one or more real variables in a systematic fashion.
The first part focuses on elementary properties and classical
topics and the second part is devoted to more difficult topics.
Many historical remarks, examples, references and an excellent
index should encourage student and researcher alike to further
study this valuable and exciting theory.
Those well-intending workers, especially theorists, who have viewed
hungrily the mixed valence problem, but have not yet made the bold
leap, might be comforted to learn that the Rochester conference
left the virginal state of that problem essentially intact. That is
not to say that the event was prosaic. Indeed, the conferees
exhibited a level of effervescence appropriate to the freshness and
challenge of the problem at hand. If the meeting failed to solve
major questions, it at least established several guidelines. One is
that future experimental efforts, at least on a short time scale,
might be spent most profitably on those substances which exhibit
consistent, and hence probably intrinsic, behavior from laboratory
to laboratory. A recurring message, not always subtle, to
the.theorists was that piecemeal approaches to the mixed valence
problem, characteristic of much of the work to date, are of limited
usefulness. For at the core of the problem one has a melange of
boot-strapping interac tions which must be sorted out and dealt
with properly. Para phrasing Phil Anderson (see Epilogue), the
mixed valence problem is in the same category of problems which are
failing to be done in field theory these days."
Geoffrey R. Dolby, PhD One of the principal characteristics of a
scientific theory is that it be falsifiable. It must contain
predictions about the real world which can be put to experimental
test. Another very important characteristic of a good theory is
that it should take full cognisance of the literature of the
discipline in which it is embedded, and that it should be able to
explain, at least as well as its competitors, those experimental
results which workers in the discipline accept without dispute.
Readers of John Parks' book will be left in no doubt that his
theory of the feed ing and growth of animals meets both of the
above criteria. The author's knowl edge of the literature of animal
science and the seriousness of his attempt to incor porate the
results of much previous work into the framework of the present
theory result in a rich and imaginative integration of diverse
material concerned with the growth and feeding of animals through
time, a theory which is made more precise through the judicious use
of mathematics. The presentation is such that the key concepts are
introduced gradually and readers not accustomed to a mathematical
treatment will find that they can appreciate the ideas without
undue trauma. The key concepts are clearly illustrated by means of
a generous set of figures. The crux of the theory comprises three
differential Eqs. (7. 1-7."
This textbook introduces geometric measure theory through the
notion of currents. Currents, continuous linear functionals on
spaces of differential forms, are a natural language in which to
formulate types of extremal problems arising in geometry, and can
be used to study generalized versions of the Plateau problem and
related questions in geometric analysis. Motivating key ideas with
examples and figures, this book is a comprehensive introduction
ideal for both self-study and for use in the classroom. The
exposition demands minimal background, is self-contained and
accessible, and thus is ideal for both graduate students and
researchers.
Key topics in the theory of real analytic functions are covered in
this text,and are rather difficult to pry out of the mathematics
literature.; This expanded and updated 2nd ed. will be published
out of Boston in Birkhauser Adavaned Texts series.; Many historical
remarks, examples, references and an excellent index should
encourage the reader study this valuable and exciting theory.;
Superior advanced textbook or monograph for a graduate course or
seminars on real analytic functions.; New to the second edition a
revised and comprehensive treatment of the Faa de Bruno formula,
topologies on the space of real analytic functions,; alternative
characterizations of real analytic functions, surjectivity of
partial differential operators, And the Weierstrass preparation
theorem.
The analysis of Euclidean space is well-developed. The classical
Lie groups that act naturally on Euclidean space-the rotations,
dilations, and trans lations-have both shaped and guided this
development. In particular, the Fourier transform and the theory of
translation invariant operators (convolution transforms) have
played a central role in this analysis. Much modern work in
analysis takes place on a domain in space. In this context the
tools, perforce, must be different. No longer can we expect there
to be symmetries. Correspondingly, there is no longer any natural
way to apply the Fourier transform. Pseudodifferential operators
and Fourier integral operators can playa role in solving some of
the problems, but other problems require new, more geometric,
ideas. At a more basic level, the analysis of a smoothly bounded
domain in space requires a great deal of preliminary spadework.
Tubular neighbor hoods, the second fundamental form, the notion of
"positive reach," and the implicit function theorem are just some
of the tools that need to be invoked regularly to set up this
analysis. The normal and tangent bundles become part of the
language of classical analysis when that analysis is done on a
domain. Many of the ideas in partial differential equations-such as
Egorov's canonical transformation theorem-become rather natural
when viewed in geometric language. Many of the questions that are
natural to an analyst-such as extension theorems for various
classes of functions-are most naturally formulated using ideas from
geometry."
Since the first edition was published in 1983, this highly-regarded
introductory textbook has been used by many generations of students
worldwide. It is specifically tailored to the requirements of first
or second year geology undergraduates. The third edition has been
extensively revised and updated to include many new sections and
over 50 new or redrawn illustrations. There are now over 220
illustrations, many incorporating a second colour to highlight
essential features. The format has been changed to enhance the
visual attractiveness of the book. The tripartite organization of
the first and second editions has been modified by combining the
purely descriptive or factual aspects of fault and fold structure
in the earlier chapters with a simple treatment of mechanisms,
leaving the more geometrically complex treatment until after the
relevant sections on stress and strain, as before. Some subjects
are introduced for the first time, e.g. inversion and orogen
collapse, and others have been extensively modified, e.g. the
chapter on gravity controlled structures now emphasises modern work
on salt tectonics. The last third of the book is devoted to the
wider context of geological structures and how they relate to plate
tectonics. The final two chapters have been considerably expanded
and give examples of various types of geological structures in
their plate tectonic settings in both modern and ancient orogenic
belts.
Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of reinforced concrete slabs-from leading authorities in the field. Offering an essential background for a thorough understanding of building code requirements and design procedures for slabs, Reinforced Concrete Slabs, Second Edition provides a full treatment of today's approaches to reinforced concrete slab analysis and design. Now brought up to date with a wealth of new material on computer optimization, the equivalent frame method, lateral load analysis, and other current topics, the new edition of this classic text begins with a general discussion of slab analysis and design, followed by an exploration of key methods (equivalent frame, direct design, and strip methods) and theories (elastic, lower bound, and yield line theories). Later chapters discuss other important issues, including shear strength, serviceability, membrane action, and fire resistance. Comprehensive and accessible, Reinforced Concrete Slabs, Second Edition appeals to a broad range of readers-from senior and graduate students in civil and architectural engineering to practicing structural engineers, architects, contractors, construction engineers, and consultants.
Sets out basic theory for the behavior of reinforced concrete structural elements and structures in considerable depth. Emphasizes behavior at the ultimate load, and, in particular, aspects of the seismic design of reinforced concrete structures. Based on American practice, but also examines European practice.
2018 Dwight L. Smith (ABC-CLIO) Award from the Western History
Association A Fur Trader on the Upper Missouri offers the first
annotated scholarly edition of Jean-Baptiste Truteau's journal of
his voyage on the Missouri River in the central and northern Plains
from 1794 to 1796 and of his description of the upper Missouri.
This fully modern and magisterial edition of this essential journal
surpasses all previous editions in assisting scholars and general
readers in understanding Truteau's travels and encounters with the
numerous Native peoples of the region, including the Arikaras,
Cheyennes, Lakotas-Dakotas-Nakotas, Omahas, and Pawnees. Truteau's
writings constitute the very foundation to our understanding of the
late eighteenth-century fur trade in the region immediately
preceding the expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803. An unparalleled
primary source for its descriptions of Native American tribal
customs, beliefs, rituals, material culture, and physical
appearances, A Fur Trader on the Upper Missouri will be a classic
among scholars, students, and general readers alike. Along with
this new translation by Mildred Mott Wedel, Raymond J. DeMallie,
and Robert Vezina, which includes facing French-English pages, the
editors shed new light on Truteau's description of the upper
Missouri and acknowledge his journal as the foremost account of
Native peoples and the fur trade during the eighteenth century.
Vezina's essay on the language used and his glossary of voyageur
French also provide unique insight into the language of an educated
French Canadian fur trader.
Mathematics is a poem. It is a lucid, sensual, precise exposition
of beautiful ideas directed to specific goals. It is worthwhile to
have as broad a cross-section of mankind as possible be conversant
with what goes on in mathematics. Just as everyone knows that the
Internet is a powerful and important tool for communication, so
everyone should know that the Poincare conjecture gives us
important information about the shape of our universe. Just as
every responsible citizen realizes that the mass-production
automobile was pioneered by Henry Ford, so everyone should know
that the P/NP problem has implications for security and data
manipulation that will affect everyone. This book endeavors to tell
the story of the modern impact of mathematics, of its trials and
triumphs and insights, in language that can be appreciated by a
broad audience. It endeavors to show what mathematics means for our
lives, how it impacts all of us, and what new thoughts it should
cause us to entertain. It introduces new vistas of mathematical
ideas and shares the excitement of new ideas freshly minted. It
discusses the significance and impact of these ideas, and gives
them meaning that will travel well and cause people to reconsider
their place in the universe. Mathematics is one of mankind's oldest
disciplines. Along with philosophy, it has shaped the very modus of
human thought. And it continues to do so. To be unaware of modern
mathematics is to miss out on a large slice of life. It is to be
left out of essential modern developments. We want to address this
point, and do something about it. This is a book to make
mathematics exciting for people of all interests and all walks of
life. Mathematics is exhilarating, it is ennobling, it is
uplifting, and it is fascinating. We want to show people this part
of our world, and to get them to travel new paths.
Rather than focusing on the mechanics of operations management,
Readings in Operations Management: Insights and Experiences
presents students with a collection of articles and narratives that
cover broadly based principles that are useful in practice and
gleaned from real-world experiences. The anthology is organized
into five chapters with each including a brief introduction to the
topic and a selection of curated readings. The opening chapters
address customers and competitors, capability assessment, and the
roles of innovation and technology in operations management.
Students learn how advancing technologies and/or external factors
beyond a company's control can contribute to disruption and risk.
The final chapter speaks to growth and globalization. A collection
of supplemental case studies are included in the appendix and help
students further apply the concepts addressed in the anthology to
real-world practice. Designed to well prepare students for their
future careers, Readings in Operations Management is ideal for
courses and programs in business and operations management.
Focusing on films from Chile since 2000 and bringing together
scholars from South and North America, Chilean Cinema in the
Twenty-First-Century World is the first English-language book since
the 1970s to explore this small, yet significant, Latin American
cinema. The volume questions the concept of "national cinemas" by
examining how Chilean film dialogues with trends in genre-based,
political, and art-house cinema around the world, while remaining
true to local identities. Contributors place current Chilean cinema
in a historical context and expand the debate concerning the
artistic representation of recent political and economic
transformations in contemporary Chile. Chilean Cinema in the
Twenty-First-Century World opens up points of comparison between
Chile and the ways in which other national cinemas are negotiating
their place on the world stage. The book is divided into five
parts. "Mapping Theories of Chilean Cinema in the World" examines
Chilean filmmakers at international film festivals, and political
and affective shifts in the contemporary Chilean documentary. "On
the Margins of Hollywood: Chilean Genre Flicks" explores on the
emergence of Chilean horror cinema and the performance of martial
arts in Chilean films. "Other Texts and Other Lands: Intermediality
and Adaptation Beyond Chile(an Cinema)" covers the intermedial
transfer from Chilean literature to transnational film and from
music video to film. "Migrations of Gender and Genre" contrasts
films depicting transgender people in Chile and beyond.
"Politicized Intimacies, Transnational Affects: Debating
(Post)memory and History" analyzes representations of Chile's
traumatic past in contemporary documentary and approaches mourning
as a politicized act in postdictatorship cultural production.
Intended for scholars, students, and researchers of film and Latin
American studies, Chilean Cinema in the Twenty-First-Century World
evaluates an active and emergent film movement that has yet to
receive sufficient attention in global cinema studies.
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