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Structure and Process in a Melanesian Society

Ponam's Progress in the Twentieth Century

By: Achsah H. Carrier,James G. Carrier

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Structure and Process in a Melanesian Society

Ponam's Progress in the Twentieth Century

By: Achsah H. Carrier,James G. Carrier

First Published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Psychology Press

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3718651491

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9783718651498

Gifts and Commodities

Exchange and Western Capitalism Since 1700

By: James G. Carrier

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Gifts and Commodities

Exchange and Western Capitalism Since 1700

By: James G. Carrier

Three hundred years ago people made most of what they used, or got it in trade from their neighbours. Now, no one seems to make anything, and we buy what we need from shops. Gifts and Commodities describes the cultural and historical process of these changes and looks at the rise of consumer society in Britain and the United States. It investigates the ways that people think about and relate to objects in twentieth-century culture, at how those relationships have developed, and the social meanings they have for relations with others. Using aspects of anthropology and sociology to describe the importance of shopping and gift-giving in our lives and in western economies, Gifts and Commodities: * traces the development of shopping and retailing practices, and the emergence of modern notions of objects and the self * brings together a wealth of information on the history of the retail trade * examines the reality of the distinctions we draw between the impersonal economic sphere and personal social sphere * offers a fully interdisciplinary study of the links we forge between ourselves, our social groups and the commodities we buy and give.

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276

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Routledge

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1134816650

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9781134816651

Understanding the Cultures of Fishing Communities

A Key to Fisheries Management and Food Security

By: James R. McGoodwin,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Understanding the Cultures of Fishing Communities

A Key to Fisheries Management and Food Security

By: James R. McGoodwin,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

By the Professor of Anthropology, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA.

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310

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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9251046069

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9789251046067

The Vitamins

Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health

By: Gerald F. Combs Jr.,James P. McClung

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The Vitamins

Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health

By: Gerald F. Combs Jr.,James P. McClung

The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health, Fifth Edition, provides the latest coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Health-related themes present insights into the use of vitamins, not only for general nutritional balance, but also as a factor in the prevention and/or treatment of specific health issues, such as overall immunity, inflammatory diseases, obesity, and anemia. Readers will gain an understanding of the roles vitamins play in gene expression and epigenetics, providing important information on the further development of personalized medical treatments that will also allow them to establish appropriate dietary programs based on individual genetic profiles. This cohesive, well-organized presentation of each vitamin includes key words, case studies, and coverage of the metabolic functions of appropriate vitamins. The readability of this complex content is highly regarded by students, instructors, researchers, and professionals alike. - Includes diagnostic trees for vitamin deficiencies to help readers visually understand and recognize signs of specific deficiencies - Updated tables and figures throughout serve as quick references and support key takeaways - Provides learning aids, such as call-out boxes to increase comprehension and retention of important concepts

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630

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Academic Press

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0128029838

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9780128029831

Environmental Considerations Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations

Adjusting to the Shale Revolution in a Green World

By: James A. Jacobs,Stephen M. Testa

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Environmental Considerations Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations

Adjusting to the Shale Revolution in a Green World

By: James A. Jacobs,Stephen M. Testa

A guide to environmental and communication issues related to fracking and the best approach to protect communities Environmental Considerations Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations offers a much-needed resource that explores the complex challenges of fracking by providing an understanding of the environmental and communication issues that are inherent with hydraulic fracturing. The book balances the current scientific knowledge with the uncertainty and risks associated with hydraulic fracking. In addition, the authors offer targeted approaches for helping to keep communities safe. The authors include an overview of the historical development of hydraulic fracturing and the technology currently employed. The book also explores the risk, prevention, and mitigation factors that are associated with fracturing. The authors also include legal cases, regulatory issues, and data on the cost of recovery. The volume presents audit checklists for gathering critical information and documentation to support the reliability of the current environmental conditions related to fracking operations and the impact fracking can have on a community. This vital resource: Contains the technical information and mitigation recommendations for safety and environmental issues related to hydraulic fracturing Offers an historical overview of conventional and unconventional oil and gas drilling Explains the geologic and technical issues associated with fracking of tight sand and shale formulations Presents numerous case studies from the United States EPA and other agencies Discusses issues of co-produced waste water and induced seismicity from the injection of wastewater Written for environmental scientists, geologists, engineers, regulators, city planners, attorneys, foresters, wildlife biologists, and others, Environmental Considerations Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations offers a comprehensive resource to the complex environmental and communication issues related to fracking.

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576

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119336090

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9781119336099

Neoliberalism and Commodity Production in Mexico

By: James B. Greenberg,Anne Browning-Aiken,William L. Alexander,Thomas Weaver

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Neoliberalism and Commodity Production in Mexico

By: James B. Greenberg,Anne Browning-Aiken,William L. Alexander,Thomas Weaver

Neoliberalism and Commodity Production in Mexico details the impact of neoliberal practice on the production and exchange of basic resources in working-class communities in Mexico. Using anthropological investigations and a market-driven approach, contributors explain how uneven policies have undermined constitutional protections and working-class interests since the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Detailed ethnographic fieldwork shows how foreign investment, privatization, deregulation, and elimination of welfare benefits have devastated national industries and natural resources and threatened agriculture, driving the campesinos and working class deeper into poverty. Focusing on specific commodity chains and the changes to production and marketing under neoliberalism, the contributors highlight the detrimental impacts of policies by telling the stories of those most affected by these changes. They detail the complex interplay of local and global forces, from the politically mediated systems of demand found at the local level to the increasingly powerful municipal and state governments and the global trade and banking institutions. Sharing a common theoretical perspective and method throughout the chapters, Neoliberalism and Commodity Production in Mexico is a multi-sited ethnography that makes a significant contribution to studies of neoliberal ideology in practice.

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369

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University Press of Colorado

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145711741X

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9781457117411

Gifts and Commodities

Exchange and Western Capitalism Since 1700

By: James G. Carrier

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Gifts and Commodities

Exchange and Western Capitalism Since 1700

By: James G. Carrier

Three hundred years ago people made most of what they used, or got it in trade from their neighbors. Now, no one seems to make anything of their own, and we buy what we need from shops. Gifts and Commoditiesdescribes the cultural and historical process of these changes and looks at the rise of consumer society in Britain and in the United States. James G. Carrier investigates the ways that people think about and relate to objects in 20th century culture, how thoses relationships have developed, and the social meanings they have for relations with others. The book analyzes the distinctions between impersonal objects and personal possessions, and investigates the changes in common forms of production and consumption in Britain and the U.S. since the 18th century. Carrier argues that because of these changes in the common experience of objects, people have come to see objects as more impersonal so that to use objects as a means of strengthening social ties, they must be invested with social meaning and personal identity. Drawing on anthropological and sociological perspectives to describe the importance of shopping and gift giving in our lives and in present-day Western economies, Gifts and Commoditiestraces the development of shopping and retailing practices, and the emergence of modern notions of objects and the self. Carrier brings together a wealth of information on the history of production and of retail trade, creating a fully interdisciplinary study of the links we forge between ourselves, our social groups and the commodities we buy and give.

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Psychology Press

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0415117526

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9780415117524

Book's by James G. Carrier

Structure and Process in a Melanesian Society

Structure and Process in a Melanesian Society

Gifts and Commodities

Gifts and Commodities

Understanding the Cultures of Fishing Communities

Understanding the Cultures of Fishing Communities

The Vitamins

The Vitamins

Environmental Considerations Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations

Environmental Considerations Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing Operations

Neoliberalism and Commodity Production in Mexico

Neoliberalism and Commodity Production in Mexico

Gifts and Commodities

Gifts and Commodities

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