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Ancestors and Elites

Emergent Complexity and Ritual Practices in the Casas Grandes Polity

By: Gordon F. M. Rakita

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Ancestors and Elites

Emergent Complexity and Ritual Practices in the Casas Grandes Polity

By: Gordon F. M. Rakita

Ancestors and Elites examines prehispanic ritual behaviors characteristic of the Casas Grandes region of Chihuahua, Mexico. Gordon Rakita analyzes the archaeological data from the site with respect to broader anthropological theories regarding both religious practices and the rise of complex societies. This confluence of empirical fact and general theory allows Rakita to explore in detail the complex, reciprocal relationship between ritual practices and developing social complexity at PaquimZ, one of the best-documented archaeological sites in the region.

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Rowman Altamira

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0759113297

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9780759113299

Style and Function

Conceptual Issues in Evolutionary Archaeology

By: Teresa D. Hurt,Gordon Rakita

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Style and Function

Conceptual Issues in Evolutionary Archaeology

By: Teresa D. Hurt,Gordon Rakita

The topics of style and function within evolutionary archaeology have been the subject of great debate in the field of archaeology in general over the past two decades. Evolutionary archaeologists have a unique perspective on these concepts-one that has sometimes been misunderstood by archaeologists working within other theoretical perspectives. The dichotomy between style and function was first formulated in the late 1970s by Robert Dunnell and remains axiomatic within the theoretical perspective of evolutionary archaeology. The original definitions of style and function were grounded in biological evolutionary concepts regarding neutral variation versus variation that is subject to natural selection. Several chapters expand upon these concepts, and explore how Darwinian evolutionary theory may be used to understand the archaeological record. Other chapters demonstrate this application through empirical case studies. Dunnell provides a foreword introducing and re-examining his original thesis. This volume is the only text devoted to the topic of style and function within the literature of evolutionary archaeology. It provides not only theoretical discussions and augmentation, but also significant historical background regarding the development of the style/function distinction within archaeology. Moreover, it presents several case studies that provide examples of how evolutionary style and function may be applied to the prehistoric record.

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241

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313001324

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9780313001321

Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition

By: Gordon Dryden

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Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition

By: Gordon Dryden

If you have ever wondered why animals prefer some foods and not others, how poor feeding management can cause conditions such as laminitis, rumenitis or diarrhoea, or how to construct a diet to optimise animal performance and health, then this book will introduce you to the fundamentals of animal nutrition and their practical implementation. With its evidence-based approach and emphasis on the practical throughout, this is a valuable textbook for undergraduate and graduate animal science students studying the feeding of farm animals. It is also an essential reference for early practitioners, veterinarians, farm managers and advisers in animal feed companies.

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279

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CABI

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1786394456

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9781786394453

Crofton and Douglas's Respiratory Diseases

By: Anthony Seaton,A. Gordon Leitch,Douglas Seaton

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Crofton and Douglas's Respiratory Diseases

By: Anthony Seaton,A. Gordon Leitch,Douglas Seaton

Now in its Fifth Edition, Crofton and Douglas's Respiratory Diseases has firmly established itself as the leading clinical textbook on diseases of the chest. Presented, for the first time, as a two-volume set, this classic text has been completely rewritten and greatly expanded. Extensive revisions ensure that these volumes present an up-to-date review of all aspects of lung disease . The contributions of some 18 leading authorities ensure that each area is comprehensively covered and new to this edition are chapters on the genetics of lung disease, smoking, air pollution, sleep apnoea, diving, lung transplantation and medico-legal aspects. The changes in content reflect the pace of change in the areas concerned not only in terms of understanding of the disease processes but also their treatment. The single chapter on asthma that appeared in previous editions, has now been expanded into three chapters covering epidemiology, mechanisms and management, reflecting the enormous research effort currently underway following a marked increase in the incidence of this disease in recent years. This new edition continues to provide an excellent reference both for the trainee and specialist in respiratory medicine, as well as the general physician. It will be extremely useful on the ward and in the office, where clinical problems arise and questions are asked which need clear answers.

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1614

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470695242

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9780470695241

Ancestors and Elites

Emergent Complexity and Ritual Practices in the Casas Grandes Polity

By: Gordon F. M. Rakita

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Emergent Complexity and Ritual Practices in the Casas Grandes Polity

By: Gordon F. M. Rakita

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Ancestors and Elites

Ancestors and Elites

Style and Function

Style and Function

Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition

Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition

Crofton and Douglas's Respiratory Diseases

Crofton and Douglas's Respiratory Diseases

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