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Good Boys, Bad Hombres

The Racial Politics of Mentoring Latino Boys in Schools

By: Michael V Singh

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Good Boys, Bad Hombres

The Racial Politics of Mentoring Latino Boys in Schools

By: Michael V Singh

The unintended consequences of youth empowerment programs for Latino boys Educational research has long documented the politics of punishment for boys and young men of color in schools—but what about the politics of empowerment and inclusion? In Good Boys, Bad Hombres, Michael V. Singh focuses on this aspect of youth control in schools, asking on whose terms a positive Latino manhood gets to be envisioned. Based on two years of ethnographic research in an urban school district in California, Good Boys, Bad Hombres examines Latino Male Success, a school-based mentorship program for Latino boys. Instead of attempting to shape these boys’ lives through the threat of punishment, the program aims to provide an “invitation to a respectable and productive masculinity” framed as being rooted in traditional Latinx signifiers of manhood. Singh argues, however, that the promotion of this aspirational form of Latino masculinity is rooted in neoliberal multiculturalism, heteropatriarchy, and anti-Blackness, and that even such empowerment programs can unintentionally reproduce attitudes that paint Latino boys as problematic and in need of control and containment. An insightful gender analysis, Good Boys, Bad Hombres sheds light on how mentorship is a reaction to the alleged crisis of Latino boys and is governed by the perceived remedies of the neoliberal state. Documenting the ways Latino men and boys resist the politics of neoliberal empowerment for new visions of justice, Singh works to deconstruct male empowerment, arguing that new narratives and practices—beyond patriarchal redemption—are necessary for a reimagining of Latino manhood in schools and beyond.

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U of Minnesota Press

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1452970947

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9781452970943

Ethnobotany of Rajasthan (India)

By: V. Singh

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Ethnobotany of Rajasthan (India)

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More than 2000 species of vascular plants play a vital role directly or indirectly in the economy of state and subsistence of about 42 lakhs population of tribals. In this book 610 species have been dealt which are used by the tribals for food, fodder, timber, fire-wood, tannin, dye, oil, fibre, medicine, alcohol, gum and resin etc. Besides above, the plants which find place in totems and taboos, magico-religious beliefs, magico-medicines, rites and rituals and several ceremonies and household uses related to the life of tribals from birth to death have also been discussed under the species arranged alphabetically. The correct botanical name of each species is followd by the prevalent local names, short diagnostic characters, habitat and distribution in the state and flowering and fruiting period before dealing with the above mentioned uses. The plants which find place in folk songs, proverbs, musical instruments and considered auspicious or inauspicious or landmark for routes etc have been discussed under separate heads in the end of the book. The introductory chapters include detailed information about land environment of the state, the tribal populations – their culture and customs, previous ethnobotanical works and methodology of present study. Besides 67 figures of individual plants, 62 coloured and one black and white photographs reflecting landscape, vegetation types, individual plants, culture and custom of tribals and plant-based household and agricultural implements have been included. The authors would welcome any suggestion from its readers that may be valuable in the future improvement of this book

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Scientific Publishers

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9388449207

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9789388449205

Extremophiles and Their Applications in Medical Processes

By: Prasanti Babu,Anuj K. Chandel,Om V. Singh

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Extremophiles and Their Applications in Medical Processes

By: Prasanti Babu,Anuj K. Chandel,Om V. Singh

Extremophiles are known to thrive under harsh environmental conditions. Many extremophilic bio-products are already used as life-saving drugs. Recent technological advancements of systems biology have opened the door to explore these organisms anew as sources of products that might prove useful in clinical, environmental and drug development.

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Springer

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3319128086

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Biodiversity of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

By: V. Singh,A.K. Shrivastava

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Biodiversity of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

By: V. Singh,A.K. Shrivastava

The present book on the Biodiversity of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve deals with 539 species of higher plants and 361 species of animals (vertebrates). Besides geographical position and topography, the abiotic components, viz. geology, soils, water, climatic conditions etc., which determine the composition of biota in an ecosystem, have been discussed in details. Correct and valid names have been adopted for the floral and faunal elements along with local and English names. The keys have been provided for plant species from infra-specific to family level for easy identification. The short diagnostic description, phenology, ecology and distributional aspects have been provided under each plant species. Besides statistical analysis of floral composition, the phytogeographical and biological spectra have also been worked out to determine the routes of migration and phytoclimate respectively. Bioperspective value of the Reserve has been assessed to determine the economic potentiality and sustainable utilization of bioresources. The faunal diversity includes vertebrate fauna only, arranged in a classified manner. The shelter and feeding habits along with dependency of fauna on vegetation have been provided to determine plant-animal relationship and flow of energy. Details about endemic and threatened species of plants and animals, along with causes of threats, have been given for proper management of the Reserve. About 107 colour photographs of habitat and plants and animals with 36 illustrations of plant species have been provided. Several maps, pie charts, graphs, figures etc, along with data-tables, are appended to illustrate the findings. It is hoped that the book will prove a milestone in the management of the Reserve.

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429

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Scientific Publishers

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9387307891

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9789387307896

Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants of India and Nepal (Vol. 3)

By: V. Singh

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Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants of India and Nepal (Vol. 3)

By: V. Singh

The present book "Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants of India and Nepal" is next publication in the series on Indian Medicinal Plants. The contributors of the papers in this book are well known Indian Ethnobotanists who have furnished authenticated data for further scientific and clinical tests. The information about the medicinal plants spread over 325 pages, covers various tribal communities from north to south and east to west and different ailments cured in nature's dispensary. Beautiful phtographs of some medicinal plants have also been provided by some contributors. The information furnished in the book will be useful for controlling biopiracy, backing conservation stretegies and facilitate better understanding of phytotherapy research.

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938774163X

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9789387741638

Structure Development and Reproduction in Angiosperms

By: V. Singh

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Structure Development and Reproduction in Angiosperms

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Section-I Structure and Development 1. Basic Body Plan of a Flowering Plant and Modular Growth 2. Diversity in Plants 3. Shoot Apical Meristem 4. The Shoot: Primary Structure 5. Branching Patterns and Canopy Architecture 6. Cambium and its Functions 7. Phloem: Structure 8. The Shoot System: Formation and Structure of Secondary Xylem 9. Periderm 10. Leaf: Morphology and Anatomy 11. Root Apical Meristem 12. The Root: Differentiation and Structure of Primary Tissues 13. The Root: Secondary Structures - Objective Questions Section-II Reproduction 1. The Flower: Structure and Development 2. Microsporangium, Microsporogenesis and Male Gametophyte 3. Megasporangium, Megasporogenesis and Female Gametophyte 4. Pollination 5. Pollen-Pistil Interaction and Self Incompatibility 6. Fertilization 7. Endosperm 8. Embryogenesis 9. Polyembryony 10. Apomixis 11. Fruit Development and Maturation 12. Suspended Animation in Seeds (Seed Dormancy) 13. Dispersal of Fruits and Seeds 14. Vegetative Propagation 15. Experimental Embryology 16. Embryology in Relation to Taxonomy Objective Questions

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1441672168

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Book's by V. Singh

Good Boys, Bad Hombres

Good Boys, Bad Hombres

Ethnobotany of Rajasthan (India)

Ethnobotany of Rajasthan (India)

Extremophiles and Their Applications in Medical Processes

Extremophiles and Their Applications in Medical Processes

Biodiversity of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

Biodiversity of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants of India and Nepal (Vol. 3)

Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants of India and Nepal (Vol. 3)

Structure Development and Reproduction in Angiosperms

Structure Development and Reproduction in Angiosperms

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