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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.
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.
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.
Justice, Indigenous Peoples, and Canada: A History of Courage and
Resilience brings together the work of a number of leading
researchers to provide a broad overview of criminal justice issues
that Indigenous people in Canada have faced historically and
continue to face today. Both Indigenous and Canadian scholars
situate current issues of justice for Indigenous peoples, broadly
defined, within the context of historical realities and ongoing
developments. By examining how justice is defined, both from within
Indigenous communities and outside of them, this volume examines
the force of Constitutional reform and subsequent case law on
Indigenous rights historically and in contemporary contexts. It
then expands the discussion to include theoretical considerations,
particularly settler-colonialism, that help explain how ongoing
oppressive and assimilationist agendas continue to affect how
so-called "justice" is administered. From a critical perspective,
the book examines the operation of the criminal justice system,
though bail, specialized courts, policing, sentencing,
incarceration, and release. It explores legal frameworks as well as
current issues that have significantly affected Indigenous peoples,
such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Inquiry into
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, human rights,
resurgence and identity. This unique collection of perspectives
exposes the disconcerting agenda of historical and modern-day
Canadian federal government policy and the continued denial of
Indigenous rights to self-determination. It is essential reading
for those interested in the struggles of the Indigenous peoples in
Canada as well as anyone studying race, crime and justice.
As one of Americaas most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a
significant part of Californiaas history for over 155 years. The
small, lonely rock, known in sea charts by its Spanish name aIsla
de los Alcatraces, a or aIsland of Pelicans, a lay essentially
dormant until the 1850s, when the military converted the island
into a fortress to protect the booming San Francisco region.
Alcatraz served as a pivotal military position until the early 20th
century and in 1934 was converted into a federal penitentiary to
house some of Americaas most incorrigible prisoners. The
penitentiary closed in 1963, and Alcatraz joined the National Park
Service system in 1972. Since then, it has remained a popular
attraction as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Expressivity in Modern Poetry explores three interrelated subjects.
The first is a general exposition of the radical or deeply
realistic aspects of the poetry and visual arts of the modem
period. The focus is on the works of Ezra Pound as understood
through a prism of postmodern thought. The second subject is the
poetry and poetics of Charles Olson, a pivotal figure during the
transition from modernism to postmodemism. The third subject is
contemporary innovative poetry with special attention to
transcultural, neobarroco, and language-centered aspects of
composition. The grounding for this section is found in the works
of William Carlos Williams, Aime Cesaire, and Jose Lezama Lima. A
reversal of the relation between the center and
periphery-decentering the New York-to-Paris vector-is crucial for
understanding the Caribbean as a seedbed for both innovative and
identity-based poetics. Wellman's purpose is to amplify the
cultural importance of expressivity in a field where critical
discussion is often dominated by constructivism and conceptualism.
Expressivity in Modern Poetry offers a new reading of the relation
between twentieth-century modernism and contemporary poetic
practice.
This book reveals and describes the leadership and culture change
required to remove waste from healthcare processes and eliminate
the root cause of soaring costs, poor quality and safety, and
limited access. The book's delivery strategy revolves around
personal and organizational stories and case studies told by
physician and administrative leaders, all students of the Toyota
Production System. This revised edition uniquely blends updated
case studies with practical theory to describe how the healthcare
value proposition can be changed by reducing waste, variation and
complexity in healthcare. New to the book are chapters on clinical
standard work and integration of lean and safety.
Networks in the Global Village examines how people live through
personal communities: their networks of friends, neighbors,
relatives, and coworkers. It is the first book to compare the
communities of people around the world. Major social differences
between and within the First, Second, and Third Worlds affect the
opportunities and insecurities with which individuals and
households must deal, the supportive resources they seek, and the
ways in which markets, institutions, and networks structure access
to these resources. Each article written by a resident shows how
living in a country affects the ways in which people use networks
to access resources.Most people's ties in the developed world are
not with neighbors but are widely dispersed. Unlike traditional
studies of communities, social network analysis can identify the
flourishing personal communities that people do have, no matter how
far their ties may stretch and how fragmented their communities may
be.Social networks are one of the principal means by which people
and households acquire resources?either directly, through informal
exchanges, or indirectly, by providing information on how to access
the services provided by governments and other institutions.
Networks in the Global Village focuses on how people use these
networks around the world.
The Proliferation of Rights explores how the assertion of rights
has expanded dramatically since World War II. Carl Wellman
illuminates for the reader the historical developments in each of
the major categories of rights, including human rights, civil
rights, women's rights, patient rights, and animal rights. He
concludes by assessing where this pr
Grounded in research, Vibrant Learning, focuses on language-rich,
literacy-based, collaborative classrooms as the foundation for
transforming content area learning. The authors emphasize three
areas: (1) strategies to support student understanding of concepts,
(2) ideas to encourage student engagement, and (3) creating a
lively and respectful classroom environment to foster an
integrative approach to learning. Knowledgeable teachers with a
repertoire of effective instructional strategies make genuine
learning possible. With that in mind, this book presents a solid
theoretical background and a set of practical tools in each of its
chapters, ranging from assessment, compression, vocabulary,
motivation, to integration for the content area teacher.
We are in the middle of a museum paradigm shift and a new type of
museum volunteer is emerging from the community. Non-profit
volunteers are looking for unique and satisfying ways to engage in
their communities and museums are primed to offer just the
experiences these volunteers are looking for. Here's a practical
exploration of the differences between the "then" and "now"
volunteers and solid advice on volunteer recruitment,
communication, and retention strategies. Kristy Van Hoven and Loni
Wellman will help you answer the questions: *What are new
volunteers looking for? *What is their motivation? *How can you
spot the hidden gems in your local community? *How can you develop
a successful relationship with potential volunteers? *How do you
keep the museum volunteer motivated and happy? *What can teens,
adults and retiring professionals bring to your organization? *How
can your museum support a robust and active volunteer program? *How
do you reward volunteers and keep them for the long term? and, most
importantly, *How can you meet volunteer's needs and still benefit
from their work? The Guide highlights successful projects,
incentives, and general museum culture which support volunteer
activities and includes examples of Volunteer Job Descriptions,
Calls for Volunteers, Evaluation forms, as well as volunteer
project outlines. Written in a light hearted spirit, Recruiting and
Managing Volunteers in Museums: A Handbook to Volunteer Management
will engage and inform any professional tasked with developing and
managing a volunteer program at their institution. Museums offer an
amazing array of volunteer opportunities that help create a greater
sense of belonging and purpose for the volunteer. With a growing
number of retiring professionals and students looking for
professional experiences, now is the time to embark on developing a
volunteer program that will thrive in the years to come.
We are in the middle of a museum paradigm shift and a new type of
museum volunteer is emerging from the community. Non-profit
volunteers are looking for unique and satisfying ways to engage in
their communities and museums are primed to offer just the
experiences these volunteers are looking for. Here's a practical
exploration of the differences between the "then" and "now"
volunteers and solid advice on volunteer recruitment,
communication, and retention strategies. Kristy Van Hoven and Loni
Wellman will help you answer the questions: *What are new
volunteers looking for? *What is their motivation? *How can you
spot the hidden gems in your local community? *How can you develop
a successful relationship with potential volunteers? *How do you
keep the museum volunteer motivated and happy? *What can teens,
adults and retiring professionals bring to your organization? *How
can your museum support a robust and active volunteer program? *How
do you reward volunteers and keep them for the long term? and, most
importantly, *How can you meet volunteer's needs and still benefit
from their work? The Guide highlights successful projects,
incentives, and general museum culture which support volunteer
activities and includes examples of Volunteer Job Descriptions,
Calls for Volunteers, Evaluation forms, as well as volunteer
project outlines. Written in a light hearted spirit, Recruiting and
Managing Volunteers in Museums: A Handbook to Volunteer Management
will engage and inform any professional tasked with developing and
managing a volunteer program at their institution. Museums offer an
amazing array of volunteer opportunities that help create a greater
sense of belonging and purpose for the volunteer. With a growing
number of retiring professionals and students looking for
professional experiences, now is the time to embark on developing a
volunteer program that will thrive in the years to come.
Intended for students as well as scholars of religion and violence,
Belief and Bloodshed discusses how the relationship between
religion and violence is not unique to a post-9/11 world-it has
existed throughout all of recorded history and culture. The book
makes clear the complex interactions between religion, violence,
and politics to show that religion as always innocent or always
evil is misguided, and that rationalizations by religion for
political power and violence are not new. Chronologically
organized, the book shows religiously motivated violence across a
variety of historical periods and cultures, moving from the ancient
to medieval to the modern world, ending with an essay comparing the
speeches of an ancient king to the speeches of the current U.S.
President.
Intended for students as well as scholars of religion and violence,
Belief and Bloodshed discusses how the relationship between
religion and violence is not unique to a post-9/11 world_it has
existed throughout all of recorded history and culture. The book
makes clear the complex interactions between religion, violence,
and politics to show that religion as always innocent or always
evil is misguided, and that rationalizations by religion for
political power and violence are not new. Chronologically
organized, the book shows religiously motivated violence across a
variety of historical periods and cultures, moving from the ancient
to medieval to the modern world, ending with an essay comparing the
speeches of an ancient king to the speeches of the current U.S.
President.
When asked their religious identification, more people answer
"none" in the Pacific Northwest than in any other region of the
United States. But this does not mean that the region's religious
institutions are without power or that Northwesterners who do
attend no place of worship are without spiritual commitments. With
no dominant denomination, Evangelicals, Mainline Protestants,
Catholics, Jews, adherents of Pacific Rim religious traditions,
indigenous groups, spiritual environmentalists, and secularists
must vie or sometimes must cooperate with each other to address the
regions' pressing economic, environmental, and social issues. One
cannot understand this complex region without understanding the
fluid religious commitments of its inhabitants. And one cannot
understand religion in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska without
Religion and Public Life in the Pacific Northwest.
This collection of facsimile articles reprints essays of ethical
philosophy from the 20th century that debate the nature of entitled
rights and imposed obligations, issues that form the basis of the
modern concept of civil society. What is the foundational basis and
meaning of a natural, a civil, a universal right or duty? Who is
entitled to rights and obliged by duties? What kind of right or
duty is work, life, speech, property, welfare. These are the
timeless and timely issues of interest to students of philosophy,
law and policy and international relations.
Before the Civil War, upstate New York earned itself a nickname: the burned-over district. African Americans were few in upstate New York, so this book focuses on reformers in three predominately white communities. At the cutting edge of revolutions in transportation and industry, these ordinary citizens tried to maintain a balance between stability and change.
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