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Book Synopsis In Their Surroundings by : Efrat Gal-Ed
Download or read book In Their Surroundings written by Efrat Gal-Ed and published by Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. This book was released on 2022-12-12 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the second half of the nineteenth century through to World War II, Eastern Europe, especially the territories that formerly made up the Pale of Settlement in the Tsarist Empire, witnessed a Jewish cultural flowering that went hand-in-hand with a multifaceted literary productivity in the Hebrew and Yiddish languages. Accompanied and sometimes directly affected by the dramatic political ruptures of the era, many authors experimented with various modernist poetics in the context of a culturally and literarily closely interwoven milieu. This beautifully illustrated catalogue presents for the first time some of the key figures of the era, including in each case a portrait of the author and a close reading of selected texts, including Yosef Ḥayim Brenner, Leah Goldberg, Moyshe Kulbak, and Deborah Vogel. Of particular interest here is the productive entanglement of cultures and literatures, of cultural contact and transfer, and the significance of space and place for the development of modern Jewish literatures.
Download or read book Surroundings written by Etienne S. Benson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the ubiquity of environmental rhetoric in the modern world, it’s easy to think that the meaning of the terms environment and environmentalism are and always have been self-evident. But in Surroundings, we learn that the environmental past is much more complex than it seems at first glance. In this wide-ranging history of the concept, Etienne S. Benson uncovers the diversity of forms that environmentalism has taken over the last two centuries and opens our eyes to the promising new varieties of environmentalism that are emerging today. Through a series of richly contextualized case studies, Benson shows us how and why particular groups of people—from naturalists in Napoleonic France in the 1790s to global climate change activists today—adopted the concept of environment and adapted it to their specific needs and challenges. Bold and deeply researched, Surroundings challenges much of what we think we know about what an environment is, why we should care about it, and how we can protect it.
Book Synopsis The Dominant Animal by : Paul R. Ehrlich
Download or read book The Dominant Animal written by Paul R. Ehrlich and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In humanity’s more than 100,000 year history, we have evolved from vulnerable creatures clawing sustenance from Earth to a sophisticated global society manipulating every inch of it. In short, we have become the dominant animal. Why, then, are we creating a world that threatens our own species? What can we do to change the current trajectory toward more climate change, increased famine, and epidemic disease? Renowned Stanford scientists Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich believe that intelligently addressing those questions depends on a clear understanding of how we evolved and how and why we’re changing the planet in ways that darken our descendants’ future. The Dominant Animal arms readers with that knowledge, tracing the interplay between environmental change and genetic and cultural evolution since the dawn of humanity. In lucid and engaging prose, they describe how Homo sapiens adapted to their surroundings, eventually developing the vibrant cultures, vast scientific knowledge, and technological wizardry we know today. But the Ehrlichs also explore the flip side of this triumphant story of innovation and conquest. As we clear forests to raise crops and build cities, lace the continents with highways, and create chemicals never before seen in nature, we may be undermining our own supremacy. The threats of environmental damage are clear from the daily headlines, but the outcome is far from destined. Humanity can again adapt—if we learn from our evolutionary past. Those lessons are crystallized in The Dominant Animal. Tackling the fundamental challenge of the human predicament, Paul and Anne Ehrlich offer a vivid and unique exploration of our origins, our evolution, and our future.
Book Synopsis Floristic Biodiversity of Barda Hills and its Surroundings by : P.S. Nagar
Download or read book Floristic Biodiversity of Barda Hills and its Surroundings written by P.S. Nagar and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book Floristic diversity of Barda Hills and its surroundings is first of its kind emphasizing the contribution of J.I. Thaker (1910) to the field of plant taxonomy and ethnobotany of Gujarat. His major contribution was on Vanaspati Sastra - Barda dungar ni-Jadibuti taeni Pariksha anae Upayog in Gujarati (1910). After his premiere work, no comprehensive study were undertaken to identify the multifarious changes that have come about in the area. In view of this, an attempt was made to understand the floristic diversity with different facets of taxonomic and ecological understanding in the Barda Hills and its surroundings. The basis of the whole study was based on the hypothesis that - the habitat destruction, over-exploitation of biotic resources, pollution and introduc-tion of exotic species as a result of human activities in the area over a period of ten decades, might have caused decline or shift in the species composition in the Barda Hills and its surroundings. Justification to the hypothesis includes various descriptive findings on biodiversity, historical understanding, floristic diversity, biogeography, species diversity (ecological prospective), genetic diversity and bioresources.
Book Synopsis Harvard and Its Surroundings by : Moses King
Download or read book Harvard and Its Surroundings written by Moses King and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Barcelona and Its Surroundings by : Kelly Lipscomb
Download or read book Barcelona and Its Surroundings written by Kelly Lipscomb and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographically, CataluÑa, The region surrounding Barcelona, Is not unlike Spain as a whole. The soaring Pyrenees Mountains in the north separating Spain from France yield To The Mediterranean's Costa Brava in the east. Were it not For The ungainly resorts that have diminished its natural beauty since the 1960s, this "wild coast" would be the loveliest, if not the most extreme Mediterranean coast of the peninsula. Still, its features – the dark, jagged rock outcroppings, The foreboding cliffs And The general angriness of it all – have not been completely buried in concrete, just harnessed For The ease of our enjoyment. There are the remarkable ruins of EmpÍries to explore, vestiges of the Greeks And The Romans who were truly the first to develop this coast, and a few of its coastal towns – Cadaques comes to mind – were never wrecked. We have the Pyrenees to thank for saving Cadaques, since to reach it one must ascend and wind around the lower reaches of these mountains for 45 minutes (on good roads) before making the descent toward this, Salvador DalÍ's favored retreat. Developers tend to favor easier roads. Higher up in the Catalan Pyrenees, where the peaks top out at over 3,000 m (9,840 feet) and waterfalls cascade down their faces, there is more to be thankful for. A series of Romanesque churches, The product of CataluÑa's medieval golden age, when its counts allied with neighboring AragÓn to create a seafaring kingdom unrivaled in the Mediterranean at the time, are hidden in far flung valleys, set along crystalline streams away from the package tourists and even paved roads. With snowfall, The Catalan Pyrenees offer great cross-country and downhill skiing and, when it melts, great whitewater adventures. Throughout the year one can marvel at the secluded wilderness of the AigÜestortes National Park and wonder why they ever spent so much time in Barcelona. Barcelona is the stylistic capital of Spain, endowed with bold modernisme architecture, traditionally the seat of challenging art movements and, by and large, a truly modern, European city. To the west, The modest mountains surrounding the city, The champagne vineyards and beyond them the wild massif of holy Montserrat give way To The eastern realm of the barren plateau known as the Meseta, CataluÑa's driest and most desolate expanse. As the region narrows out toward the south near its border with Valencia, The delta of the RÍo Ebro, Spain's longest river, fosters wetlands that attract clouds of migratory birds. Here, As throughout the coastal regions of CataluÑa, The climate is strictly Mediterranean with generally mild winters and brutally humid and hot summers – a stark contrast To The dry air and snowy peaks of the Pyrenees. In its diverse landscapes CataluÑa certainly looks like Spain, even if it doesn't act like Spain. But by its own measure CataluÑa adds an element of sophistication and openness that serves to complement the rest of the country. Without it, Spain would have its wine, but no champagne. Barcelona is a city that immediately calls to mind great art and architecture (here one And The same), music, nightlife, walks, a great many things, As well as a great deal of misunderstanding. As a Catalan friend pointed out, "We are a complex people living in a thousand places at once." Such a maelstrom of commerce, culture and idealism is not easily correlated, often leaving visitors with the feeling that, while they may have seen a GaudÍ faÇade, they were never invited inside to see what was holding it up. Here is the most detailed guide to Barcelona And The CataluÑa region that surrounds it, loaded with maps, photos and complete information on where to stay, where to dine and what to see and do. Also included is an extensive general section on Spain as a whole. An excerpt from Hunter's Adventure Guide to Spain, which is 670 pa
Book Synopsis A Portrait of Machynlleth and Its Surroundings by : Evan Jones
Download or read book A Portrait of Machynlleth and Its Surroundings written by Evan Jones and published by COCH Y BONDDU BOOKS. This book was released on 2009 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ruptures of Major Earthquakes and Active Deformation in Mongolia and Its Surroundings by : I. Baljinnyam
Download or read book Ruptures of Major Earthquakes and Active Deformation in Mongolia and Its Surroundings written by I. Baljinnyam and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 1993 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The medical aspects of Bournemouth and its surroundings by : Horace Benge Dobell
Download or read book The medical aspects of Bournemouth and its surroundings written by Horace Benge Dobell and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bethlehem and its Surroundings by : Elizabeth K. Churchill
Download or read book Bethlehem and its Surroundings written by Elizabeth K. Churchill and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
Book Synopsis Palermo Sicily & Its Surroundings by : Joanne Lane
Download or read book Palermo Sicily & Its Surroundings written by Joanne Lane and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to all aspects of Palermo and its surroundings: where to stay and eat, what to see and do, how to get around. The island of Sicily is like another world compared to the rest of Italy - only three km away over the Messina Straits. And in fact the people proclaim themselves Sicilians first, with distinct differences in language, culture, food and day-to-day living. Many visitors find this surprising but refreshing. The richness in culture is seen in the architecture, theater, cinema and art found everywhere. Despite the poverty, unemployment and much-publicized Mafia control, it's a vibrant and volatile place but far safer than tourists expect.Sicilians have a strong sense of community, the pace of life is slow, schedules seem to have no importance and it can be simultaneously frustrating, entertaining and totally memorable. But, whether you come here to fish, dive, hike, ski, play golf or trace your family origins, there is plenty that is appealing to visitors. The capital of Sicily is immediately enticing despite its frenetic traffic and heady markets. It's an exciting, in-your-face and up-your-nose kind of city that's brash, fast and loveable - one of those places that is both loathed and loved in almost the same heartbeat. Jamie Oliver accurately described it as "modern-day anarchy" when he toured in 2005 writing and filming Jamie's Italy (BBC). There is crumbling architectural wealth, the diversity of multi-ethnic communities, an energetic population, tantalizing markets and wonderful coastlines, with the island of Ustica lying just off the coast. You can also retreat to the heights of Monte Pellegrino to the north or to the fine beach of Mondello. Palermo Highlights: Monreale - The ceiling of the church at Monreale in the heights above the city is a stunning example of medieval workmanship, with some of the most important of Christian mosaics in the world. Vucciria Market - The heady delights of Palermo are best experienced on foot in this bustling age-old market. Let your feet do the walking past stalls selling everything from film, batteries and electrical cord to mouth-watering delicacies like sun-dried tomatoes, eggplant and home-made pasta. Mondello - The pleasant beachfront, with fine seafood dining on ceramic plates, is a good excursion from the capital. Monte Pellegrino - Escape from the hustle and bustle of Palermo into the pleasant park area to the sanctuary on top. Bus it or walk to stretch your legs. Ustica - The turtle-shaped island off the coast is a pleasant day-escape from the busy capital. Its sparkling clear waters are perfect for scuba-diving. Monte Iato - This small mountain 30 km west of Palermo is a rocky slope littered with the remains of ancient cities in one of the region's most beautiful areas.
Book Synopsis A Sketch of Kingston and Its Surroundings by : Charles W. Greene
Download or read book A Sketch of Kingston and Its Surroundings written by Charles W. Greene and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains patterns and instructions for twenty sewing projects made with oilcloth, including tablecloths and runners, aprons, cushions, banners, totes and bags, bibs, and other items, and features advice on tools and trims.
Book Synopsis Memoranda Concerning Baltimore City and Its Surroundings by :
Download or read book Memoranda Concerning Baltimore City and Its Surroundings written by and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Being and Its Surroundings by : Gianni Vattimo
Download or read book Being and Its Surroundings written by Gianni Vattimo and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gianni Vattimo, one of Europe's foremost contemporary philosophers and most famously associated with the concept of weak thought, explores theoretical and practical issues flowing from his fundamental rejection of the traditional Western understanding of Being as an absolute, unchanging, and transcendent reality. The essays in this book move within the surroundings of Being without constructing a systematic, definitive analysis of the topic. In Being and Its Surroundings, Vattimo continues his career-long exploration of the philosophy of Martin Heidegger, in particular his repudiation of metaphysics with its presupposition of the existence of permanent, universal truth, and that of Friedrich Nietzsche, with its promotion of nihilism. One consequence of problematizing the idea of an attainable truth is the relativization of values and cultures. In the face of the death of God – or the absence of a transcendent guarantor of the validity of human judgments – we have the postmodern tendency to see all value systems and assertions of truth as purely subjective, and to suggest that "anything goes," which Nietzsche called passive nihilism. Vattimo advocates a more active response as he challenges all forms of authoritarianism in the world today. He brings his intellectual acumen to bear on such urgent issues as globalization, the clash of civilizations and terrorism, the crisis of democracy, and the relevance of orthodox religion. Rather than endorse dogmatism or indifference and detachment from social engagement in the name of relativism, Vattimo opts for the path of meaningful dialogue and a search for a mediated consensus based on reason, with all its limitations.
Book Synopsis Air and Water Quality Assessment, Contamination and our Surroundings: Specific Analysis and Applications by : Dr. Pakiza Begum
Download or read book Air and Water Quality Assessment, Contamination and our Surroundings: Specific Analysis and Applications written by Dr. Pakiza Begum and published by Walnut Publication. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, designed as a research aid for cutting edge technology in mitigating air and water pollution, would be immensely useful for the purpose. It is also a good read and a fine reference work for anyone alarmed towards protection and management of the environment. The book comprises of five chapters and one preface, which are rationally arranged to introduce and explore techniques to deal with the problems mentioned above. Planned research brings mutual influences from the whole extent of social and more technical sciences to generate a custom of pragmatic study. The book is focused on specific techniques from the fields of experiment as well as theory. This book brings together leading techniques to endow reader with a foundation in theoretical research; an appreciation of possible experimental perspectives and insight into how experiments combined with theory can facilitate to build robust and noteworthy scientific knowledge. It summarizes some specific cutting-edge research and methods developed in one area typically have great potential for solving problems.
Book Synopsis Pensacola (the Naples of America) and its Surroundings Illustrated by : William D. Chipley
Download or read book Pensacola (the Naples of America) and its Surroundings Illustrated written by William D. Chipley and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-24 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.
Download or read book Surroundings written by Etienne S. Benson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the ubiquity of environmental rhetoric in the modern world, it’s easy to think that the meaning of the terms environment and environmentalism are and always have been self-evident. But in Surroundings, we learn that the environmental past is much more complex than it seems at first glance. In this wide-ranging history of the concept, Etienne S. Benson uncovers the diversity of forms that environmentalism has taken over the last two centuries and opens our eyes to the promising new varieties of environmentalism that are emerging today. Through a series of richly contextualized case studies, Benson shows us how and why particular groups of people—from naturalists in Napoleonic France in the 1790s to global climate change activists today—adopted the concept of environment and adapted it to their specific needs and challenges. Bold and deeply researched, Surroundings challenges much of what we think we know about what an environment is, why we should care about it, and how we can protect it.
