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Far-Fetched Facts

Author : Richard Rottenburg
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262264447
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Far-Fetched Facts written by Richard Rottenburg and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2009-04-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fictionalized ethnographic study of development aid in sub-Saharan Africa that focuses on technologies of inscription in the interactions of development banks, international experts, and local managers. In 1996, the sub-Saharan African country of Ruritania launched a massive waterworks improvement project, funded by the Normesian Development Bank, headquartered in Urbania, Normland, and with the guidance of Shilling & Partner, a consulting firm in Mercatoria, Normland. Far-Fetched Facts tells the story of this project, as narrated by anthropologists Edward B. Drotlevski and Samuel A. Martonosi. Their account of the Ruritanian waterworks project views the problems of development from a new perspective, focusing on technologies of inscription in the interactions of development bank, international experts, and local managers. This development project is fictionalized, of course, although based closely on author Richard Rottenburg's experiences working on and observing different development projects in the 1990s. Rottenburg uses the case of the Ruritanian waterworks project to examine issues of standardization, database building, documentation, calculation, and territory mapping. The techniques and technologies of the representational practices of documentation are crucial, Rottenburg argues, both to day-to-day management of the project and to the demonstration of the project's legitimacy. Five decades of development aid (or “development cooperation,” as it is now sometimes known) have yielded disappointing results. Rottenburg looks in particular at the role of the development consultant (often called upon to act as mediator between the other actors) and at the interstitial spaces where developmental cooperation actually occurs. He argues that both critics and practitioners of development often misconstrue the grounds of cooperation—which, he claims, are moral, legal, and political rather than techno-scientific or epistemological.

Far-fetched Facts

Author : Neil Rennie
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Far-fetched Facts written by Neil Rennie and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1995 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 4e de couverture: Far-Fetched Facts is an essay in the history of the literature of travel, real and imaginary, from classical times, via the early accounts of the New World, to the accounts of the South Sea islands that lay beyond. It follows continuities from the Odyssey to the twentieth century and traces the interplay of fact and fiction in a literature with a notorious tendency to deviate from the truth. The late medieval travels of the imaginary Mandeville and the real Marco Polo are explored, and the writings of Columbus as he struggled to reconcile what 'Mandeville' and Polo had written with what he found in the West Indies. The philosophical consequences of the discovery of the New World are followed in the works of Montaigne and Bacon, and the factual travels of Dampier are placed in relation to the fictional travels of Crusoe and Gulliver. The various accounts of the scientific voyages of Cook and Bougainville are examined and their revelation of a Tahiti more mythic than scientific, erotic as well as exotic. All the factual accounts of the mutiny on the Bounty are assessed, and also the fictions that came in its wake. The supposedly factual narrative that is Herman Melville's first novel is read in relation to other travellers' accounts of the South Seas, as are the factual and fictional writings of Loti, Stevenson, Malinowski, Mead, and the Hawaiian Visitors Bureau. Far-Fetched Facts is the first full account of the Western idea of the South Seas as it evolved from the lost paradises of biblical and classical literature to end in the false paradise found by the tourist.

FAR(t) FETCHED FACTS | an Intellectual Bathroom Reader

Author : Swaying Cat Books
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book FAR(t) FETCHED FACTS | an Intellectual Bathroom Reader written by Swaying Cat Books and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Goodyear blimp is the official bird of Redondo Beach, CA." "Velociraptors were no bigger than a modern turkey." "The Queen owns all the swans in England." +150 more facts and MORE in FAR(t) FETCHED| An Intellectual Bathroom Reader Book Features Premim High Gloss Cover 100 Pages of interesting facts 5"X8" "pocket size" 150+ facts that you won't believe are true 40 facts you thought were true but ARENT! +10 BONUS bathroom related jokes Great book for stocking stuffer, secret santa, or any gift to make your buddies and family laugh. Keep this book in your back pack, purse, or right by your toilet! Whip this book out at your next party for a fun conversation starter. Ideal for adults and kids alike (ages 13+)

Philosophical Standardism

Author : Nicholas Rescher
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
ISBN 13 : 0822972182
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book Philosophical Standardism written by Nicholas Rescher and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, Philosophical Standardism is ideal for bringing one of the field's preeminent scholars into the classroom. In this novel empirical treatment of fundamental issues in philosophy, Nicholas Rescher propounds an unorthodox approach to philosophical doctrines that is predicated on the idea of standardism.

Writing the Empire

Author : Carol Bolton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317315391
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Writing the Empire written by Carol Bolton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines a range of Robert Southey's writing to explore the relationship between Romantic literature and colonial politics during the expansion of Britain's second empire. This study draws upon a range of interdisciplinary materials to consider the impact of his work upon nineteenth-century views of empire.

The Spirit in the Word. Facts Gathered from a Thirty Years' Ministry

Author : William Weldon CHAMPNEYS (Dean of Lichfield.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book The Spirit in the Word. Facts Gathered from a Thirty Years' Ministry written by William Weldon CHAMPNEYS (Dean of Lichfield.) and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Debunked?

Author : Joseph Fried
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1645720764
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book Debunked? written by Joseph Fried and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-12-12 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps no issue in America has been more polarizing than the 2020 Presidential election. On one side there are claims of a “stolen” election, foreign infiltration of election equipment, middle-of-the-night ballot dumps, and impossible mathematical anomalies. On the other side, everything is dismissed as “baseless,” “debunked,” and “conspiratorial.” This controversy goes directly to the integrity of our vote, a topic that should interest and concern us all. Yet despite the importance of this controversy, very little objective analysis is available, and there is a reason. Some people are afraid to touch this subject. A careless comment could cause the loss of friends, business, and even employment. Debunked? fearlessly fills this void—with facts. Written by a veteran auditor, it provides a reasoned, in-depth examination of the many controversies in the election, including: Dominion Voting Systems The “Kraken” lawsuits Missing signature standards Mike Lindell Drop boxes Cyber irregularities Mail-in ballots Ballot harvesting Illegal certifications Noncitizen voting Without a doubt, the most controversial section of the book is the detailed and quantified analysis of the election in each of 6 swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. For each of those states, the decision to certify the election is given a thumbs up—or down. Conclusions are fully supported. The sanctity of our vote could easily be considered the key footing in the foundation of our democracy. But, given the extreme censorship of this subject, the public is largely unaware of the issues in this book. Reading it provides important insights into one of the key controversies of our age and should, perhaps, encourage us all to demand that our votes are considered sacrosanct.

Has the Supreme Court Limited Americans' Access to Courts?

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Has the Supreme Court Limited Americans' Access to Courts? written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fact and Fable in Psychology

Author : Joseph Jastrow
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Fact and Fable in Psychology written by Joseph Jastrow and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Fact and Fable in Psychology" by Joseph Jastrow presents a group of problems related to unusual psychic experiences and people who give promise of disclosing other worlds than the one with which common sense and common sensation acquaint us. The author further aims to illustrate that misconceptions in psychology, as in other realms, are as often the result of bad logic as of defective observation, and that both are apt to be called into being by inherent mental prepossessions. The contents include: The nature of the occult Historical aspect of the occult Theosophy Spiritualism Practical occult systems: Alchemy Astrology, Phrenology, etc. The occult in relation to medicine Christian Science

Furniture Manufacturer and Artisan

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Furniture Manufacturer and Artisan written by and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Christian Faith and Life

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Christian Faith and Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

I Believe... Something!

Author : Elizabeth Moreau
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1607913623
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book I Believe... Something! written by Elizabeth Moreau and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how God sees us? Many questions exist today that did not exist in Jesus' time. How are we to know what God's opinion is about discipleship in our world? The ancient creed of Christianity serves as an intellectual guide to deep and lasting faith. The Early Church recognized that Christians would face challenges of every sort, and the most enduring challenge would be in the arena of ideas. The ancient creed reveals to us the ideas of God, how God understands Himself, creation, human beings, purpose and destiny. Yet, most of us are unfamiliar with this great treasure left to us by our forebears. We have a rich intellectual heritage as broad and deep as the mind of God Himself. The creed of the Early Church serves as a map or guide to authentic Christian faith. Within these boundaries of true belief, we can find God if we search with a humble and sincere heart. The worship of God with the mind forever changes our perception of the entire human experience. Read with the expectation that the mysteries of God will begin to be revealed to you, and allow the Holy Spirit to unleash your mind for Jesus Christ. Elizabeth Moreau is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. Educated at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Rev. Moreau left local church ministry when her health declined. Since that time, Rev. Moreau has taken the opportunity to develop a discipleship curriculum for Christians. The From Called to Sent curriculum is a six course, three-year study designed to bring Christians into an ever deepening and more fruitful life in Christ. Rev. Moreau is available to speak as her health permits. Servants' Feast Christian Ministry www.servantsfeast.org PO Box 1626 Friendswood, Texas 77549

English Literature in Transition, 1880-1920

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book English Literature in Transition, 1880-1920 written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Numbers from Nowhere

Author : David P. Henige
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806130446
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Numbers from Nowhere written by David P. Henige and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past forty years an entirely new paradigm has developed regarding the contact population of the New World. Proponents of this new theory argue that the American Indian population in 1492 was ten, even twenty, times greater than previous estimates. In Numbers From Nowhere David Henige argues that the data on which these high counts are based are meager and often demonstrably wrong. Drawing on a wide variety of primary and secondary sources, Henige illustrates the use and abuse of numerical data throughout history. He shows that extrapolation of numbers is entirely subjective, however masked it may be by arithmetic, and he questions what constitutes valid evidence in historical and scientific scholarship.

Weird War Two: Strange Facts and Tales from the World's Weirdest Conflict

Author : M. J. Trow
Publisher : BLKDOG Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weird War Two: Strange Facts and Tales from the World's Weirdest Conflict written by M. J. Trow and published by BLKDOG Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the wonderfully weird World War Two... The Second World War is the bloodiest on record. It was the first total war in history when civilians; men, women and children were in the front line as never before. With so many millions involved, the rumour machine went into overdrive, tall stories built on fear of the unknown. With so much at stake, boffins battled with each other to build ever more bizarre weapons to out-gun the enemy. Nazi Germany alone had so many government-orchestrated foibles that they would be funny if they were not so tragic. Parachuting sheep? Pilot pigeons? Rifles that fire round corners? Men who never were? You will find them all in these pages, the weird, wonderful and barely believable of World War Two

Statement of Information

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Statement of Information written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Light

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 646 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Light written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: