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Soulstealers

The Chinese Sorcery Scare of 1768

By: Philip A KUHN,Philip A Kuhn

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Soulstealers

The Chinese Sorcery Scare of 1768

By: Philip A KUHN,Philip A Kuhn

Midway through the reign of the Ch'ien-lung emperor, Hungli, mass hysteria broke out among the common people. It was feared that sorcerers were roaming the land, clipping off the ends of men's queues (the braids worn by royal decree) and chanting magical incantations over them in order to steal the souls of their owners. In a fascinating chronicle of this epidemic of fear and the official prosecution of soulstealers that ensued, Philip Kuhn opens a window on the world of eighteenth-century China.

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Harvard University Press

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0674039777

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9780674039773

Chinese Among Others

Emigration in Modern Times

By: Philip A. Kuhn

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Chinese Among Others

Emigration in Modern Times

By: Philip A. Kuhn

In this book, distinguished historian Philip A. Kuhn tells the remarkable five-century story of Chinese emigration as an integral part of China's modern history. Although emigration has a much longer past, its "modern" phase dates from the sixteenth century, when European colonialists began to collaborate with Chinese emigrants to develop a worldwide trading system. The author explores both internal and external migration, complementary parts of a far-reaching process of adaptation that enabled Chinese families to deal with their changing social environments. Skills and institutions developed in the course of internal migration were creatively modified to serve the needs of emigrants in foreign lands. As emigrants, Chinese inevitably found themselves "among others." The various human ecologies in which they lived have faced Chinese settlers with a diversity of challenges and opportunities in the colonial and postcolonial states of Southeast Asia, in the settler societies of the Americas and Australasia, and in Europe. Kuhn traces their experiences worldwide alongside those of the "others" among whom they settled: the colonial elites, indigenous peoples, and rival immigrant groups that have profited from their Chinese minorities but also have envied, feared, and sometimes persecuted them. A rich selection of primary sources allows these protagonists a personal voice to express their hopes, sorrows, and worldviews. The post-Mao era offers emigrants new opportunities to leverage their expatriate status to do business with a Chinese nation eager for their investments, donations, and technologies. The resulting "new migration," the author argues, is but the latest phase of a centuries-old process by which Chinese have sought livelihoods away from home.

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452

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0742567494

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9780742567498

Origins of the Modern Chinese State

By: Philip A. Kuhn

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Origins of the Modern Chinese State

By: Philip A. Kuhn

What is "Chinese about Chinas modern state? This book proposes that the state we see today has developed over the past two centuries largely as a response to internal challenges emerging from the late empire. Well before the Opium War, Chinese confronted such constitutional questions as: How does the scope of political participation affect state power? How is the state to secure a share of societys wealth? In response to the changing demands of the age, this agenda has been expressed in changing language. Yet, because the underlying pattern remains recognizable, the modernization of the state in response to foreign aggression can be studied in longer perspective. The author offers three concrete studies to illustrate the constitutional agenda in action: how the early nineteenth-century scholar-activist Wei Yuan confronted the relation between broadened political participation and authoritarian state power; how the reformist proposals of the influential scholar Feng Guifen were received by mainstream bureaucrats during the 1898 reform movement; and how fiscal problems of the late empire formed a backdrop to agricultural collectivization in the 1950s. In each case, the author presents the "modern constitutional solution as only the most recent answer to old Chinese questions. The book concludes by describing the transformation of the constitutional agenda over the course of the modern period.

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Stanford University Press

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0804749299

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9780804749299

Shapes

Nature's Patterns: a Tapestry in Three Parts

By: Philip Ball

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Shapes

Nature's Patterns: a Tapestry in Three Parts

By: Philip Ball

Ball takes us on an inspiring journey into the depths of nature, encompassing all the sciences, in which we discover that broad and elegant principles underpin the formation of the countless beautiful patterns around us."--Inside jacket.

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323

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Oxford University Press, USA

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019960486X

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9780199604869

Bioelectrochemistry

Fundamentals, Experimental Techniques and Applications

By: Philip N. Bartlett

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Bioelectrochemistry

Fundamentals, Experimental Techniques and Applications

By: Philip N. Bartlett

Bioelectrochemistry: Fundamentals, Experimental Techniques and Application, covers the fundamental aspects of the chemistry, physics and biology which underlie this subject area. It describes some of the different experimental techniques that can be used to study bioelectrochemical problems and it describes various applications of biolelectrochemisty including amperometric biosensors, immunoassays, electrochemistry of DNA, biofuel cells, whole cell biosensors, in vivo applications and bioelectrosynthesis. By bringing together these different aspects, this work provides a unique source of information in this area, approaching the subject from a cross-disciplinary viewpoint.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470753838

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9780470753835

Explanation from Physics to Theology

An Essay in Rationality and Religion

By: Philip Clayton,Dean of Claremont School of Theology Philip Clayton

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Explanation from Physics to Theology

An Essay in Rationality and Religion

By: Philip Clayton,Dean of Claremont School of Theology Philip Clayton

A valuable exposition of the thesis that the explanatory work of theology possesses formal similarities with that of the physical sciences, the social sciences, and philosophy. Clayton exhibits an impressive command of a broad area of scholarship, and his reflections are balanced and carefully argued. -- Michael J. Buckley, S.J., Jesuit Theological Seminary

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260

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Yale University Press

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0300043538

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9780300043532

Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life

Word Pictures and Correlations Versus Working Models

By: William T. Powers,Philip J. Runkel

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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life

Word Pictures and Correlations Versus Working Models

By: William T. Powers,Philip J. Runkel

Correspondence between William T. Powers, originator of Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, and Philip J. Runkel, professor of psychology and education at the University of Oregon. 500 pages of original letters show how Phil Runkel reevaluated everything he knew about psychology. This focused correspondence deals with the science (or lack thereof) and (inappropriate) methods used in psychology while introducing a new approach to a new natural science of psychology. Enclosures that go with the letters are available on the web.

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Living Control Systems Publ

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0974015512

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9780974015514

The Self-made Tapestry

Pattern Formation in Nature

By: Philip Ball

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The Self-made Tapestry

Pattern Formation in Nature

By: Philip Ball

For centuries, scientists have struggled to understand the origins of the patterns and forms found in nature. Now, in this lucid and accessibly written book, Philip Ball applies state-of-the-art scientific understanding from the fields of biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics to these ancient mysteries, revealing how nature's seemingly complex patterns originate in simple physical laws. Tracing the history of scientific thought about natural patterns, Ball shows how common presumptions--for example, that complex form must be guided by some intelligence or that form always follows function--are erroneous and continue to mislead scientists today. He investigates specific patterns in depth, revealing that these designs are self-organized and that simple, local interactions between component parts produce motifs like spots, stripes, branches, and honeycombs. In the process, he examines the mysterious phenomenon of symmetry and why it appears--and breaks--in similar ways in different systems. Finally, he attempts to answer this profound question: why are some patterns universal? Illustrations throughout the text, many in full color, beautifully illuminate Ball's ideas.

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0198502435

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Hurst's the Heart, 12th Edition

By: Valentin Fuster,Robert A. O'Rourke,Richard Walsh,Philip Poole-Wilson

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Hurst's the Heart, 12th Edition

By: Valentin Fuster,Robert A. O'Rourke,Richard Walsh,Philip Poole-Wilson

An all-inclusive overview of cardiology in a trusted landmark reference A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This well-organized textbook begins with a thoughtful discussion of cardiology's past and future. It presents readers with the foundations of cardiovascular medicine and the basics of cardiovascular evaluation. These initial chapters provide an excellent overview of topics in general cardiology from guidelines to newer diagnostic modalities such as MRI, CT, and PET. Subsequently, the book is organized to provide readers with a focused approach to other areas of cardiology from heart failure to electrophysiology and interventional cardiology." This is a very useful reference that compiles a vast amount of information on the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases in one book. It continues to be one of best overall references in this field. -- Doody's Review Service Developed by a team of internationally renowned editors and authors, Hurst's The Heart is synonymous with the most comprehensive and current perspectives on treating the full range of heart problems. Inside, you'll get an incisive look at all the global advances in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease, including the translation of basic science research into clinical applications. And integrated throughout are the latest treatment protocols, ACC/AHA and ESC treatment guidelines, as well as quick-reference tables and algorithms. NEW to this Edition: Stunning full-color illustrations Information from the COURAGE trial, covering the use and misuse of drug eluting stents Vital coverage of advances in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and new information on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Expert-authored chapters on coronary blood flow, stunning, and hibernation; race and ethnicity in cardiovascular disease; and cardiovascular physiology Up-to-date information on the diagnosis and management of heart failure Latest guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation New advances in curative catheter ablation of arrhythmias Increased number of international contributors Expanded chapters on epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertension

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071549730

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9780071549738

Origins of the Modern Chinese State

By: Philip A. Kuhn

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Origins of the Modern Chinese State

By: Philip A. Kuhn

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Book's by Philip A. Kuhn

Soulstealers

Soulstealers

Chinese Among Others

Chinese Among Others

Origins of the Modern Chinese State

Origins of the Modern Chinese State

Shapes

Shapes

Bioelectrochemistry

Bioelectrochemistry

Explanation from Physics to Theology

Explanation from Physics to Theology

Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life

Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life

The Self-made Tapestry

The Self-made Tapestry

Hurst's the Heart, 12th Edition

Hurst's the Heart, 12th Edition

Origins of the Modern Chinese State

Origins of the Modern Chinese State

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