Ucal pod aug 2022 (386 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The making of a culture of Black male respectability at Morehouse that underlines conservative notions of gender and class--by a former Spelman student who was once 'Miss Morehouse.' How does it feel to be groomed as the 'solution' to a national Black male 'problem' This is the guiding paradox of Respectable, an in-depth examination of graduates of Morehouse College, the nation's only historically Black college for men. While Black male collegians are often culturally fetishized for 'beating the odds,' the image of Black male success that Morehouse assiduously promotes and celebrates is belied by many of the realities that challenge the students on this campus. Saida Grundy offers a unique insider perspective: a graduate of Spelman college and a former 'Miss Morehouse,' Grundy crafts an incisive feminist and sociological account informed by her personal insights and scholarly expertise. Respectable gathers the experiences of former students and others connected to Morehouse to illustrate the narrow, conservative vision of masculinity molded at a competitive Black institution. The thirty-two men interviewed unveil a culture that forges confining ideas of respectable Black manhood within a context of relentless peer competition and sexual violence, measured against unattainable archetypes of idealized racial leadership. Grundy underlines the high costs of making these men--the experiences of low-income students who navigate class issues at Morehouse, the widespread homophobia laced throughout the college's notions of Black male respectability, and the crushingly conformist expectations of a college that sees itself as making 'good' Black men. As Morehouse's problems continue to pour out into national newsfeeds, this book contextualizes these issues not as a defect of Black masculinity, but as a critique of what happens when an institution services an imagination of what Black men should be, at the expense of more fully understanding the many ways these young people see themselves.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Although the study of traditional Chinese medicine has attracted unprecedented attention in recent years, Western knowledge of it has been limited because, until now, not a single Chinese classical medical text has been available in a serious philological translation. The present book offers, for the first time in any Western language, a complete translation of an ancient Chinese medical classic, the Nan-ching. The translation adheres to rigid sinological standards and applies philological and historiographic methods.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The making of a culture of Black male respectability at Morehouse that underlines conservative notions of gender and class--by a former Spelman student who was once 'Miss Morehouse.' How does it feel to be groomed as the 'solution' to a national Black male 'problem' This is the guiding paradox of Respectable, an in-depth examination of graduates of Morehouse College, the nation's only historically Black college for men. While Black male collegians are often culturally fetishized for 'beating the odds,' the image of Black male success that Morehouse assiduously promotes and celebrates is belied by many of the realities that challenge the students on this campus. Saida Grundy offers a unique insider perspective: a graduate of Spelman college and a former 'Miss Morehouse,' Grundy crafts an incisive feminist and sociological account informed by her personal insights and scholarly expertise. Respectable gathers the experiences of former students and others connected to Morehouse to illustrate the narrow, conservative vision of masculinity molded at a competitive Black institution. The thirty-two men interviewed unveil a culture that forges confining ideas of respectable Black manhood within a context of relentless peer competition and sexual violence, measured against unattainable archetypes of idealized racial leadership. Grundy underlines the high costs of making these men--the experiences of low-income students who navigate class issues at Morehouse, the widespread homophobia laced throughout the college's notions of Black male respectability, and the crushingly conformist expectations of a college that sees itself as making 'good' Black men. As Morehouse's problems continue to pour out into national newsfeeds, this book contextualizes these issues not as a defect of Black masculinity, but as a critique of what happens when an institution services an imagination of what Black men should be, at the expense of more fully understanding the many ways these young people see themselves. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Babylonian Talmud is full of stories of demonic encounters, and it also includes many laws that attempt to regulate such encounters. In this book, Sara Ronis takes the reader on a journey across the rabbinic canon, exploring how late antique rabbis imagined, feared, and controlled demons. Ronis contextualizes the Talmud's thought within the rich cultural matrix of Sasanian Babylonia, placing rabbinic thinking in conversation with Sumerian, Akkadian, Ugaritic, Syriac Christian, Zoroastrian, and Second Temple Jewish texts about demons to delve into the interactive communal context in which the rabbis created boundaries between the human and the supernatural, and between themselves and other religious communities. Demons in the Details explores the wide range of ways that the rabbis participated in broader discussions about beliefs and practices with their neighbors, out of which they created a profoundly Jewish demonology. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Living Genres in Late Modernity rehears the American 1970s through the workings of its musical genres. Exploring stylistic developments from the late 1960s through the early 1980s, including soul, funk, disco, pop, the nocturne, and the concerto, Charles Kronengold treats genres as unstable constellations of works, people, practices, institutions, technologies, money, conventions, forms, ideas, and multisensory experiences. What these genres share is a significant cultural moment: they arrive just after 'the sixties' and are haunted by a sense of belatedness, loss, or doubt, even as they embrace narratives of progress or abundance. These genres give us reasons--and means--to examine our culture's self-understandings. Through close readings and large-scale mappings of cultural and stylistic patterns, the book's five linked studies reveal how genres help construct personal and cultural identities that are both partial and overlapping, that exist in tension with one another, and that we experience in ebbs and flows.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Although the study of traditional Chinese medicine has attracted unprecedented attention in recent years, Western knowledge of it has been limited because, until now, not a single Chinese classical medical text has been available in a serious philological translation. The present book offers, for the first time in any Western language, a complete translation of an ancient Chinese medical classic, the Nan-ching. The translation adheres to rigid sinological standards and applies philological and historiographic methods. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Growth and Structure of Elizabethan Comedy is a rich exploration of the evolution, dynamics, and cultural underpinnings of comedy during the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. This work delves into the interplay of popular traditions and learned classical influences, illustrating how Elizabethan drama emerged from the fusion of folk revelry, rhetorical traditions, and evolving theatrical practices. It examines the roots of comedy in seasonal festivals, city pageantry, and moralistic plays, while also addressing the challenges faced by playwrights as they sought to balance the expectations of public entertainment with the structured demands of classical forms. Through an engaging analysis of major figures like Shakespeare and Jonson, the book traces how these writers navigated and shaped the comedic landscape, creating works that bridged the gap between the popular and the scholarly. This comprehensive study not only contextualizes the comedies within their historical and social milieu but also highlights their enduring relevance. The book offers insights into the vibrant collaboration between audiences and performers, the transition from oral to literary traditions, and the shifting dynamics of humor, satire, and social commentary. From the organic growth seen in Shakespeare's works to the structured precision of Jonson's, The Growth and Structure of Elizabethan Comedy captures the vitality and complexity of a theatrical golden age. This is an essential resource for readers interested in the artistry, innovation, and cultural significance of one of the most dynamic periods in English literary history. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1956.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In The Memory System of the Brain, eminent neurobiologist J. Z. Young presents a bold model of the brain as an adaptive computer designed for the maintenance of life. Drawing on his Hitchcock Lectures delivered at Berkeley in 1964, Young weaves together insights from experimental work on the octopus, comparative anatomy, and emerging computer science to explain how nervous systems code, store, and retrieve information. He situates memory as a functional component of homeostasis, arguing that the capacity to select appropriate responses from a repertoire is the defining feature of brain organization. Young's analysis ranges from the cellular to the systemic: he describes nerve fibers as communication channels, synapses as computational units, and brain lobes as specialized processors that together generate memory records. Case studies of octopus learning experiments illuminate how representation, coding, and inhibition may constitute the neural basis of memory. By connecting neurobiology with cybernetics and evolutionary theory, The Memory System of the Brain offers both a historical snapshot of mid-twentieth-century neuroscience and a forward-looking framework that continues to inspire research into cognition, learning, and the origins of intelligence. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book boldly states and deeply analyzes a commonplace observation about us all: our mothers play a powerful role in making us the kind of people we are. By the age of three, four, or five, virtually all children have learned to walk, talk, eat, sleep, control bodily functions, interact with other people, be male, or be female--insofar as these things are learned--from their mothers (or a mother surrogate who is female). Every mother has known and knows this. Most social analysts, according to the author, both know it and ignore it. If our mothers are asymmetrically influential in shaping our initial years, and our fathers usually in the background, what does it reveal about the social sources of human sex roles, including the universal precedence of males over females in all known societies These are fundamental, normative, and often deeply emotional matters. Professor Levy seeks to consider them in a scientific spirit, clear the path for better understandings of the role of mothers, and inspire new research on early socialization. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Paul Alpers's Singer of the Eclogues argues that Virgil's ten\*Eclogues (composed c. 42-38 BCE) are the single most consequential document in the pastoral tradition--formative for Renaissance poetry and exemplary of the mode's possibilities--yet oddly neglected outside classics. Written under the first triumvirate amid civil war, not under Augustan stability, the poems imitate and converse with Theocritus without making him a lesser poet. Alpers pairs a new, reader-oriented translation with granular lexical and grammatical guidance, but refuses to simplify critical stakes. He stresses order and design (the book's transmitted sequence is purposeful) and reframes pastoral not as escapist landscape painting but as a \*\*mode\*\*--a self-conscious poetry of song, voice, and human community that measures 'man's strength relative to the world.' Drawing on Dante's reverent epithet, 'the singer of the bucolic songs,' Alpers shows how pastoral binds poets across time, holding humility and tradition together with a claim to essential truths. Against romanticized 'golden age' readings (Poggioli) or allegory-hunting that values the genre only when it cancels itself, he follows Empson and Rosenmeyer in treating pastoral as an ethical fiction: human lives equated with shepherds' lives, their talk, songs, and shared pleasures. That lens clarifies the famous opening of \*\*Eclogue 1\*\*, where dispossessed Meliboeus envies Tityrus's shade and flute: the God who grants Tityrus otium (politically Octavian, poetically a patron) is named within a world of eviction and fear. For Alpers, such scenes dramatize pastoral's power and its limits: it cannot speak to everything, but it can model how poetry faces historical burden through modest means--song, fellowship, tradition. In an era skeptical of voice, presence, and inherited forms, Alpers contends, pastoral's diffident self-awareness remains timely: it admits the pains of life and the dilemmas of language, yet still forges communities of recognition among singers, listeners, and later readers. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Letters from California: 1846-1847 offers an unparalleled glimpse into California's early days, written during the transformative period surrounding the Mexican-American War. Edited by Donald Munro Craig, this collection compiles the vivid and detailed letters of William Robert Garner, an Englishman intimately connected to the social, economic, and political dynamics of Mexican California. These letters, originally published in American newspapers, provide firsthand accounts of Californian life, resources, and customs. They go beyond typical travel narratives of the era by delivering factual, grounded insights aimed at encouraging American settlement and investment in the region. Garner's perspective as a rancher, miner, and interpreter to Walter Colton, Monterey's American alcalde, lends authenticity and depth to his descriptions, making this a crucial resource for understanding California's pre-Gold Rush history. The letters not only chronicle Garner's observations of Californian society but also reflect the political undercurrents of the time, from the military occupation to the economic potential of the region. Garner's unique position, as both a participant and observer, captures the complexities of a land transitioning from Mexican to American governance. Craig's meticulous editing includes additional correspondence previously overlooked, creating a comprehensive anthology that illuminates Garner's role in California's early narrative. Coupled with a biographical sketch of Garner's dramatic and ultimately tragic life, Letters from California serves as both an essential historical document and a tribute to one of California's lesser-known yet pivotal figures. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Combining a broad analysis of political culture with a particular focus on rhetoric and strategy, Jeffrey Sawyer analyzes the role of pamphlets in the political arena in seventeenth-century France. During the years 1614-1617 a series of conflicts occurred in France, resulting from the struggle for domination of Louis XIII's government. In response more than 1200 pamphlets--some printed in as many as eighteen editions--were produced and distributed. These pamphlets constituted the political press of the period, offering the only significant published source of news and commentary. Sawyer examines key aspects of the impact of pamphleteering: the composition of the targeted public and the ways in which pamphlets were designed to affect its various segments, the interaction of pamphlet printing and political action at the court and provincial levels, and the strong connection between pamphlet content and assumptions on the one hand and the evolution of the French state on the other. His analysis provides new and valuable insights into the rhetoric and practice of politics. Sawyer concludes that French political culture was shaped by the efforts of royal ministers to control political communication. The resulting distortions of public discourse facilitated a spectacular growth of royal power and monarchist ideology and influenced the subsequent history of French politics well into the Revolutionary era. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Given the intense competition among aristocrats seeking public office in the middle and late Roman Republic, one would expect that their persistent struggles for honor, glory, and power could have seriously undermined the state or damaged the cohesiveness of the ruling class. Rome in fact depended on aristocratic competition, since no professional bureaucracy directed public affairs and no salary was attached to any public office. But as Rosenstein adeptly shows, competition appears to have been surprisingly limited, in ways that curtailed the possible destructive effects of all-out contests between individuals. Imperatores Victi examines one particularly striking case of such checks on competition. Military success at all times represented an abundant source of prestige and political strength at Rome. Generals who led armies to victory enjoyed a better-than-average chance of securing higher office upon their return from the field. Yet this study demonstrates that defeated generals were not barred from public office and in fact went on to win the Republic's most highly coveted and hotly contested offices in numbers virtually identical with those of their undefeated peers. Rosenstein explores how this unexpected limit to competition functions, reviewing beliefs about the religious origins of defeat, assumptions about common soldiers' duties in battle, and definitions of honorable behavior of an aristocrat during a crisis. These perspectives were instrumental in shifting the onus of failure away from a general's person and in offering positive strategies a general might use to win glory and respect even in defeat and to silence potential critics among a failed general's peers. Such limits to competition had an impact on the larger problems of stability and coherence in the Republic and its political elite; these larger problems are discussed in the concluding chapter. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Government Purchasing and Competition: The Problem and Its Significance examines the purchasing policies of civilian federal agencies in the United States, focusing on their impact on competition and market efficiency. The study primarily explores two key policy features: the legal requirement for sealed bids in contracting and the centralization of purchasing authority under the General Services Administration. This approach not only sheds light on government procurement strategies but also seeks to contribute to a broader understanding of how large-quantity buyers influence market dynamics. Traditionally, research has concentrated on sellers' policies, but this study pivots to the economic effects of buyers' strategies, particularly those of significant entities like the federal government, which can shape market practices without requiring legislative intervention. The study highlights that large buyers, including government entities, have the potential to drive efficiencies in the market by encouraging competition, rational pricing, and product improvements. By analyzing the federal government's purchasing practices, which often differ from those of private buyers, the study provides insights into how procurement policies can maximize utility per dollar and improve supply chain performance. It underscores the importance of internal and external purchasing policies, such as specifications, bidding processes, and contract awards, in influencing market behaviors. The focus on civilian goods further narrows the scope to items purchased in direct competition with private buyers, excluding military and strategic materials to maintain relevance to private-sector comparisons. By examining these policies, the study offers a foundation for optimizing procurement strategies and enhancing the effectiveness of large-scale purchasing operations. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1954.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Bronze and Iron: Old Latin Poetry from Its Beginnings to 100 B.C. offers an in-depth exploration of the fragments and traditions of early Roman poetry, tracing its evolution from archaic ritual chants to more developed literary forms. This volume situates Old Latin poetry within its historical and cultural context, posing profound questions about the nature of art, the role of poetry in society, and the symbolic shifts it underwent during Rome's formative years. Through engaging with the surviving fragments--ranging from the mystical Salian hymns to the sophisticated works of Naevius and Ennius--this study illuminates the poetic transition from collective survival and state celebration to the exploration of individual possibilities. Divided into three sections--Historia, Mythos, and Plasmata--the book examines the factual preservation of Old Latin texts, proposes imaginative insights into their cultural and artistic significance, and offers a methodological approach to their translation. Through this framework, it investigates the maturation of poetic expression, the influence of early Roman deities like the Camenae, and the evolving purposes of poetry in the state and personal realms. Whether addressing questions about Ennius as a mathematical poet or the cinematic qualities of archaic epic, this work provides fresh perspectives on the foundations of Western poetic tradition, making it indispensable for classicists, literary historians, and anyone intrigued by the early origins of Roman art and thought. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Nabati Poetry: The Oral Poetry of Arabia offers a deep exploration of a vibrant poetic tradition that has long captured the cultural and social essence of Arabia. Rooted in the central region of Najd, Nabati poetry serves as a vernacular artistic expression of the Arabian Peninsula, blending historical narrative, tribal ethos, and personal emotion into its verse. This book illuminates the profound role Nabati poetry has played as a form of communication, social commentary, and historical documentation, transcending the boundaries of formal literary traditions. Through its study of the poetic forms, cultural context, and oral transmission, the book provides a window into the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity, as Nabati poetry grapples with the rapid transformations of Arabian society. The work is structured to address the aesthetic, linguistic, and historical dimensions of Nabati poetry. It delves into the composition and performance of this art form, highlighting the oral traditions that have preserved its vitality while examining its connections to classical Arabic poetry. By drawing comparisons between Nabati and classical traditions, the book situates this vernacular form within the broader framework of Arabic literature. The final sections provide an urgent call for the preservation of this fading art form, emphasizing its significance as both a historical record and a cultural treasure. Rich with poetic examples and insightful analysis, Nabati Poetry: The Oral Poetry of Arabia is an essential resource for understanding the poetic soul of premodern Arabia. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Negro Slavery in Latin America explores the profound historical and cultural impact of over three centuries of African slavery in the region. This meticulously researched book examines the introduction, institutionalization, and eventual abolition of slavery, highlighting its critical role in shaping Latin America's diverse societies. Drawing from extensive archival sources and the works of prominent scholars, the study provides a nuanced analysis of slavery's economic, social, and cultural dimensions. Figures such as Bartolomé de las Casas and Antonio José Saco are spotlighted for their significant contributions to the discourse on slavery and colonialism, alongside examinations of the cultural legacies preserved through African traditions in regions like Cuba and Brazil. Through its interdisciplinary approach, the book bridges history, sociology, and anthropology, offering a comprehensive perspective on the lasting effects of slavery in Latin America. It explores the contributions of enslaved Africans to the region's cultural fabric while analyzing the systemic inequalities that persisted long after abolition. With an extensive bibliography and references to foundational studies by scholars such as Frank Tannenbaum and Fernando Ortiz, Negro Slavery in Latin America serves as an essential resource for understanding how this institution shaped the region's identity and its enduring influence on contemporary society. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A Renaissance Likeness: Art and Culture in Raphael's Julius II, by Loren Partridge and Randolph Starn, is both a focused study of one of Raphael's most compelling portraits and a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural world it represents. At the center is Raphael's Portrait of Pope Julius II, today in the National Gallery, London--a likeness created during a period of intense crisis and astonishing artistic achievement in early sixteenth-century Rome. Painted between 1511 and 1512, when Julius was facing military defeat, rebellion, and illness, the portrait captures not only the man but also the turbulent moment in which he ruled. Seen alongside Bramante's architecture, Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling, and Raphael's own frescoes in the papal apartments, the painting belongs to the great cycle of Julian projects that defined the High Renaissance. Partridge and Starn use Raphael's portrait as a point of entry into the wider cultural and historical setting of Julian Rome. They examine how Julius II's image circulated in medals, chronicles, and satire; how his character as papa terribile inspired admiration, fear, and critique; and how art functioned within a dense web of patronage, politics, and theology. Moving between close visual analysis and cultural history, the authors highlight the interplay of form, content, and style with the circumstances of patronage and power. In doing so, they resist narrow readings that treat the work solely as art object or historical document, instead revealing it as a microcosm of Renaissance culture. Richly interdisciplinary, A Renaissance Likeness restores Raphael's Julius to its rightful place as both masterpiece and cultural artifact, showing how, in the renewed radiance of this portrait, art and history illuminate each other. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Explore the transformative world of Anthony Trollope through Robert M. Polhemus's seminal study, The Changing World of Anthony Trollope. This work delves deep into Trollope's mastery as a chronicler of societal shifts and individual moral dilemmas. Polhemus intricately examines Trollope's best and most representative novels, such as the Barset and Palliser series, revealing the nuanced interplay between personal growth and historical currents. From the humor and poignancy of his characters to his exploration of the evolving Victorian mindset, Trollope emerges as both a mirror of his age and a commentator on the timeless challenges of adaptation and conscience. With a focus on Trollope's unique ability to weave history, humor, and human emotion, Polhemus sheds light on the novelist's enduring relevance. Highlighting Trollope's celebration of the ordinary as extraordinary, the book captures his exploration of middle-class virtues and the often-overlooked complexities of everyday life. A must-read for lovers of Victorian literature, The Changing World of Anthony Trollope offers a fresh perspective on a literary giant whose works continue to resonate with modern audiences. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Written from widely different perspectives, these essays characterize the Great Revolution as the dawn of the modern age, the grand narrative of modernity. The scope of issues under scrutiny is extremely broad, ranging from the analyses of the hotly debated class character of 1789 and the problem of the nation state to the 'Cult of the Supreme Being,' the emancipation of the Jews, and the cultural heritage of the Revolution. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Discipline and Discharge in the Unionized Firm delves into the transformation of employer-employee relations within unionized workplaces, specifically focusing on how the union contract impacts personnel policies, particularly in matters of discipline and discharge. Traditionally, management held the authority to impose discipline and terminate employees for serious offenses, but unionization has reshaped this dynamic. Under union contracts, these rights are constrained by arbitration decisions and the grievance procedure, where management must justify disciplinary actions. Professor Orme W. Phelps provides a comprehensive analysis of this evolution, exploring the nuances of how unions and arbitrators influence the administration of discipline. Drawing heavily on arbitration awards, his study reveals a clear set of semitechnical rules developed over time, outlining proper grounds for discipline, procedures, and acceptable penalties, all within the framework of just cause. This study also emphasizes the pivotal role of arbitration in shaping the discipline process in unionized firms. By analyzing major arbitration cases and early precedent-setting decisions, Phelps identifies key tests and principles that govern disciplinary actions, such as the burden of proof, industry practice, and consistency. The work contrasts the unionized firm's approach to discipline with that of unorganized firms, where managerial discretion is less restrained. Through this, the study highlights the necessity for management to understand the complexities and the evolving standards of labor arbitration to avoid costly errors in disciplinary actions. This thorough examination is not only a valuable resource for industrial relations scholars but also serves as a practical guide for employers navigating the challenges of discipline in unionized environments. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1959.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Life and Adventures of George Nidever: 1802-1883 is a fascinating window into the life of a quintessential American frontiersman whose journey spanned the rugged terrains of Tennessee, Missouri, and eventually California. Born in 1802, Nidever embodied the spirit of adventure and resilience that defined the pioneers of his time. His early years were marked by family migrations and frontier struggles, leading him to a life of hunting, trapping, and exploration. From harrowing encounters with Native American tribes to his participation in fur trapping expeditions and his role in Captain Joseph R. Walker's historic trek into California, Nidever's life story offers a vivid portrait of the perils and triumphs of life on the American frontier. This narrative also provides rare insights into the social and historical fabric of early California. Settling in Santa Barbara after years of adventure, Nidever became a celebrated hunter, a rescuer of the famed 'Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island,' and a participant in key moments like Fremont's campaign during the American conquest. Recorded in 1878 by Edward F. Murray, Nidever's firsthand account is both a tribute to his remarkable life and a significant contribution to the understanding of California's transition during the early 19th century. Rich with themes of courage, integrity, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity, Nidever's story captures the essence of the American pioneering spirit and the indelible mark left by figures like him on the nation's history. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1937.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Elites of Barotseland: 1878-1969 offers a comprehensive political history of Zambia's Western Province, focusing on the Lozi people and their interactions with imperial powers, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The study traces the political dynamics of Barotseland from the late 1800s, highlighting how imperial forces shaped the kingdom's structure, as well as the internal power struggles among the Lozi elites. It emphasizes the historical significance of Barotseland's integration into Zambia in the 1960s, which marked the transformation of a colonial entity into a unified state. The work examines the political, economic, and social structures of Barotseland, emphasizing the role of the Lozi ruling elite in shaping the region's destiny. The study reveals how the Lozi, who had been relatively powerful in their region, adapted to European imperialism through indirect rule, and how these interactions influenced the formation of a new political and social elite. Through detailed accounts of the Lozi kings, such as King Mulambwa and later Lewanika, as well as the colonial and post-colonial political transformations, the book discusses the role of elites in both resisting and accommodating imperial power. Additionally, the study touches on the broader themes of colonialism in Africa, examining how economic systems, education, and social class conflicts played out within Barotseland. The rise of secessionist tendencies and the contest for power between various elite factions are also explored in the context of Barotseland's eventual integration into Zambia. This book offers a nuanced understanding of the internal politics of Barotseland and its significance in the larger framework of Southern African history, making it an important resource for those interested in African political history and the dynamics of colonialism and post-colonial state formation. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Dive into the enigmatic and intellectual world of Fulke Greville, a towering yet often misunderstood figure of the English Renaissance. Fulke Greville, Lord Brooke, 1554-1628: A Critical Biography unveils the life and works of this poet, statesman, and thinker whose writings combine political insight, moral philosophy, and profound religious conviction. Known as a confidant of Sir Philip Sidney and a courtier under Queen Elizabeth I, Greville's poetry remained unpublished during his lifetime, awaiting future generations to uncover its depth. This book sheds light on Greville's intricate exploration of human ambition, the tension between worldly honor and divine grace, and the complex interplay of power and faith. Through meticulous scholarship, the biography examines Greville's seminal works, including Caelica, his philosophical treatises, and his dramatic plays, all of which reflect his intellectual rigor and distinctive ''plain style'' infused with moral complexity. Readers will journey through Greville's labyrinthine texts, rich with meditations on fame, virtue, and the fragility of human aspirations. With detailed historical context and insightful analysis, this critical biography brings clarity to Greville's apocalyptic and cabalistic style, revealing a master poet whose reflections on human frailty resonate deeply across the centuries. Perfect for lovers of Renaissance literature and intellectual history, this biography reclaims Greville's rightful place among the great poets and thinkers of his age. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This title is a detailed academic monograph that explores the use of linear and non-linear programming in economic theory, specifically applied to the theory of the firm. Originally developed as a doctoral dissertation at the University of California, the study draws heavily on contributions from leading economists and mathematicians. The work acknowledges the influence of George Dantzig, who pioneered linear programming, as well as contributions from Professor G.C. Evans, who provided guidance on mathematical rigor. The monograph also recognizes Professor A.W. Tucker's foundational work on non-linear programming, which enabled the author's exploration of quadratic programming applications in monopolistic settings. The research, inspired by and partially funded through a United States Air Force initiative to advance administrative techniques, underscores the practical applications of programming theory within large organizations. This monograph emphasizes both the theoretical advances in economic modeling and the broader relevance of linear and quadratic programming approaches to real-world organizational challenges. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1951.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - How do the people of a village that is both Chinese and Christian reconcile the contradictions between their religious and ethnic identities This ethnographic study explores the construction and changing meanings of ethnic identity in Hong Kong. Established at the turn of the century by Hakka Christians who sought to escape hardships and discrimination in China, Shung Him Tong was constructed as an 'ideal' Chinese and Christian village. The Hakka Christians translate 'traditional' Chinese beliefs--such as ancestral worship and death rituals--that are incompatible with their Christian ideals into secular form, providing a crucial link with the past and with a Chinese identity. Despite accusations to the contrary, these villagers maintain that while they are Christian, they are still Chinese. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The 1965 conference at the University of California, Los Angeles, commemorating the four-hundredth anniversary of Galileo Galilei's birth, brought together leading scholars to exchange ideas on his multifaceted legacy. Sponsored by the university's Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, the Department of Italian, and the Italian Quarterly, the event explored diverse aspects of Galileo's work, including his engagement with literature (discussed by Professor Delia Terza), his integration of theoretical studies and technology (Professor White), his religious convictions (Professor Spini), and the intellectual and philosophical contexts shaping his thought (Professor Moody). Professor Westfall further examined the concept of force in Galileo's physics, delving into his scientific contributions. This collection of papers reflects Galileo's wide-ranging interests and underscores his enduring influence across science, philosophy, literature, and culture. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Changes of Heart: A Study of the Poetry of W. H. Auden delves into the significant evolution in Auden's poetic voice and persona, particularly during and after the turbulent 1940s. This period saw Auden facing criticism from contemporaries like Randall Jarrell and Joseph Warren Beach, who accused him of betraying his liberal commitments and losing coherence in his poetic craft. As Auden transitioned to a more introspective, Christian-inspired worldview, his poetry reflected this shift through complex long poems that seemed, at first glance, diffuse and uncertain. This study challenges earlier dismissive critiques by exploring the deeper trajectory of Auden's poetic development and his search for a new persona--a 'mask' that could humanize and convey his evolving metaphysical and moral perspectives. The book examines Auden's persona as the pivotal element bridging poet and reader, offering insight into his thematic and stylistic transformation. By analyzing both his dramatic and nondramatic works, it highlights how Auden redefined his poetic voice to align with his maturing beliefs, culminating in later masterpieces such as The Shield of Achilles. This dual exploration not only tracks the emergence of Auden's refined poetic identity in the 1950s but also investigates how this new 'mask' shaped his poetry's impact and reception, underscoring a deliberate and significant evolution rather than the perceived decline posited by earlier critics. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This study explores the diplomatic history of Afghanistan between 1900 and 1923, a period marked by the nation's strategic struggle to maintain sovereignty amidst the geopolitical pressures of British and Russian imperial ambitions. Afghanistan's position as a buffer state, separating the British Empire in India and the expanding Russian Empire, placed it at the heart of 'The Great Game'--the 19th and early 20th-century rivalry between these powers. This historical account details the efforts of Afghan rulers, particularly Abdur Rahman, Habibullah, and Amanullah, to navigate this precarious position, employing a foreign policy that balanced isolationism with strategic alliances to preserve Afghan autonomy. The study traces Afghanistan's transition from isolation to more active engagement, especially during Amanullah's rule, when Afghanistan ultimately gained independence from British influence after the Third Anglo-Afghan War in 1919. Key moments in this narrative include Abdur Rahman's calculated diplomacy to counter British and Russian demands, the influence of pan-Islamic sentiments, and the rise of nationalist movements within Afghanistan. It also examines the Afghan response to World War I pressures, including attempts by Germany to leverage Afghanistan against Britain through the Niedermayer expedition. This expedition, along with domestic pressures from pro-war factions within Afghanistan, reflects the complexities Afghan rulers faced in balancing internal unity with external diplomacy. By drawing extensively on primary sources from British, Indian, German, and Russian archives, this work provides an in-depth analysis of Afghan diplomacy during a crucial period. It highlights how Afghanistan's rugged terrain, economic self-sufficiency, and strategic alliances helped it resist imperial encroachment and shaped its foreign policy. Ultimately, this diplomatic history illustrates the resilience of Afghan rulers in defending their nation's independence amidst overwhelming odds, setting a precedent for Afghanistan's modern foreign policy of non-alignment and cautious engagement with global powers. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Eugene Onegin, a narrative poem by Alexander Pushkin, is often regarded as his greatest work and a landmark of Russian literature. Written intermittently from 1823 to 1831, the poem is considered a masterpiece for its insightful portrayal of Russian society and its timeless depiction of love, regret, and the clash of characters and ideals. Pushkin's creation of Tatyana, the heroine, is especially notable, as she is viewed as the precursor to many of the compelling Russian women that would later appear in works by writers such as Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, and Tolstoy. This enduring legacy has made Eugene Onegin an essential text for students of Russian literature. The current translation draws heavily on Professor Patrick's meticulous prose version, which was carefully reviewed for accuracy. While earlier English translations have existed, such as Lieutenant-Colonel Spalding's 1881 edition, this translation aims to preserve the natural flow and grace of Pushkin's original. Pushkin's rhyme scheme, which follows a distinctive fourteen-line stanza with a specific rhyme pattern, has been adapted here to fit English while maintaining its musicality. The diction is intentionally informal to match Pushkin's ease of expression, with slight adjustments made for cultural nuances, especially in the portrayal of Tatyana's courageous declarations of love. This version also integrates Pushkin's original notes and helpful commentary to ensure readers can fully appreciate the depth of the poem. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1937.…