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Raymond Harris-Northall uses the distinctive features of generative
phonology to present synchronic and diachronic rules, but exploits
the evidence of the history of the Spanish sound system to show
that the 'simplicity' required by the generativists often obscures
rather than illuminates the way in which changes develop from small
beginnings. Instead, he illustrates the essential need to recognise
the relevance of syllable structure constraints, which, allied with
a complex but justified and helpful presentation of the relevant
strength hierarchies, allow him not only to describe but to explain
how changes began in the most suitable phonetic environments and
then spread to subsequent items on the hierarchy over time. The
result is the most serious and detailed application of strength
hierarchy theory that has yet been made to a coherent body of
historical data from two millennia of attestations, data that is
interesting in its own right, and amenable to the theory.
Raymond Harris-Northall uses the distinctive features of generative
phonology to present synchronic and diachronic rules, but exploits
the evidence of the history of the Spanish sound system to show
that the 'simplicity' required by the generativists often obscures
rather than illuminates the way in which changes develop from small
beginnings. Instead, he illustrates the essential need to recognise
the relevance of syllable structure constraints, which, allied with
a complex but justified and helpful presentation of the relevant
strength hierarchies, allow him not only to describe but to explain
how changes began in the most suitable phonetic environments and
then spread to subsequent items on the hierarchy over time. The
result is the most serious and detailed application of strength
hierarchy theory that has yet been made to a coherent body of
historical data from two millennia of attestations, data that is
interesting in its own right, and amenable to the theory.
This highly technical work is at the leading edge of spatial
analysis. It covers the Global Monitoring for Environment and
Security (GMES) initiative in the international context of access
to environmental data. This book identifies the data policy issues,
such as intellectual property rights, privacy, licensing and
archiving policies, that affect environmental monitoring
organisations, statistical institutes, mapping agencies, institutes
for natural resources and Earth observation. It recommends courses
of action to improve information services in GMES and assesses the
impact of data policy on access to and cost-efficient use of
information services in GMES.
This title will be essential reading for government institutions
such as mapping organisations, space agencies, environmental
departments, military and defence departments; it will also be
useful to students of environmental policies and industries
involved in mapping, cartography, aerial surveys and the space
industry.
Earth observation data policy has received little attention, even
though the conditions of access to Earth observation data are
fundamental to the exploitation of and the further growth of the
Earth observation sector. This unique book addresses this
limitation.
The Tunisian Sahel is an extraordinary region for study. A unique
and marginal zone in terms of its climate; its relationship to
Europe and in its geo-political position as an Arab country in
Africa, it provides a fascinating lens through which to study the
complex geographical issues of continuity and change. Continuity
and Change in the Tunisian Sahel explores just such issues using a
number of sub-themes: Islam, the relationships the region has with
the global economy, rural development, security, and urban form and
function. Based on a well-established fieldwork course, and
copiously illustrated with maps, diagrams, photographs, posters,
quotations and tables, the book also includes practical advice on
how to carry out fieldwork and field investigations in arid and
semi-arid regions.
The Tunisian Sahel is an extraordinary region for study. A unique
and marginal zone in terms of its climate; its relationship to
Europe and in its geo-political position as an Arab country in
Africa, it provides a fascinating lens through which to study the
complex geographical issues of continuity and change. Continuity
and Change in the Tunisian Sahel explores just such issues using a
number of sub-themes: Islam, the relationships the region has with
the global economy, rural development, security, and urban form and
function. Based on a well-established fieldwork course, and
copiously illustrated with maps, diagrams, photographs, posters,
quotations and tables, the book also includes practical advice on
how to carry out fieldwork and field investigations in arid and
semi-arid regions.
An exploration of the cultural-political complexity of the medieval
Peninsula. Medieval Iberia was rich in sociolinguistic and cultural
diversity. This volume explores the culture, history, literature
and language of the Peninsula in an attempt to understand its
cultural-political complexity and its legacy.Principal themes
include the representation of minority groups in the community; the
challenge of social contact that could bring mutual absorption of
influence or conflict; the effects of linguistic interaction and
development; and the dissemination of cultural and scientific
knowledge within and beyond the borders of the Peninsula. Modern
interpretations of Medieval Iberia are neither static nor
definitive in this kaleidoscopic field of investigation. EDITORS:
Ivy A. Corfis and Ray Harris-Northall are Professors of Spanish at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison OTHER CONTRIBUTORS: Pablo
Ancos, William J. Courtney, Thomas D. Cravens, Frank Dominguez,
Noel Fallows, Charles F. Fraker, E. Michael Gerli, Kristin
Neumayer, Stanley G. Payne, Joel Rini, Joseph T. Snow, Michael
Solomon
The Salvation Army has been shaped by its core convictions, called
doctrines. But what difference do they make to the life of
Salvationists in the 21st century? This book explores the relevance
and contribution of these historic doctrines for the present age.
It argues that each doctrine has something vital to contribute to
the Army's understanding and practice of holiness. These
convictions matter
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
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