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The Forensic Anthropology Laboratory

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:12:12 GMT

The Forensic Anthropology Laboratory

Edited by Michael W. Warren, Heather A. Walsh-Haney, Laurel Freas

Presenting a rare glimpse into the various laboratories that involve forensic anthropology, The Forensic Anthropology Laboratory reveals the ways in which anthropologists document, process, and collect data for academic research and practical and legal applications, including time of death, trauma analyses, and the identification of unknown human remains.
Drawing from a wide range of sources, the book begins with detailed descriptions of how body donations are received and processed. It includes extraordinary photos documenting the steps taken to ensure that each body part is tracked from the moment it is received through the decomposition and skeletonization processes. Dr. David Hunt, of the Smithsonian Institution, discusses destructive analysis, diagnostic imaging, casting, and all types of anthroposcopic and anthropometric data collection methods.
The book also compares the duties of full-time forensic anthropologists in a medical examiner�s office with their academic counterparts, discussing staffing, physical plant concerns, field recovery procedures, and laboratory processing. It stresses the variety of required skills, including fingerprinting and other trace evidence procedures, and highlights casework examples from FACES, illustrating the technology used to establish identifications through facial reconstruction, photographic superimposition, and age progression. Using examples from the World Trade Center, Hurricane Katrina, and the Asian Tsunami disasters, the book examines the roles of forensic anthropologists and pathologists as mass fatality responders. It discusses practical issues and explains how and where the mobile disaster morgue can be used, including morgue floor plans and equipment.
A one-of-a-kind survey of a variety of forensic anthropology laboratories, the editors provide an insider�s view of functioning laboratories as reported by some of the most respected and prolific anthropologists in clinical, research, and academic settings.

ISBN: 9780849323201

Published May 12 2008 by CRC Press.

Making British Culture

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:12:12 GMT

Making British Culture

English Readers and the Scottish Enlightenment, 1740-1830

By David Allan

Making British Culture explores an under-appreciated factor in the emergence of a recognisably British culture. Specifically, it examines the experiences of English readers between around 1707 and 1830 as they grappled, in a variety of circumstances, with the great effusion of Scottish authorship�including the hard-edged intellectual achievements of David Hume, Adam Smith and William Robertson as well as the more accessible contributions of poets like Robert Burns and Walter Scott�that distinguished the age of the Enlightenment.

ISBN: 9780415962865

Published May 12 2008 by Routledge.

Jerusalem

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:12:12 GMT

Jerusalem

Idea and Reality

Edited by Tamar Mayer, Suleiman A. Mourad

Jerusalem, the holy city of three faiths, has been the focus of competing historical, religious, and political narratives from Biblical chronicles to today�s headlines. With an aura that transcends the boundaries of time and place, the city itself embodies different levels of reality � indeed, different realities altogether � for both observers and inhabitants. There is the real Jerusalem, a place of ancient streets and monuments, temples and coffee-houses, religious discourse and political argument. But there is also the imaginary and utopian city that exists in the minds of believers, political strategists, and artists. The study of this multifaceted city poses complex questions that range over several fields of inquiry.

The multidisciplinary studies in Jerusalem offer insights into this complexity. Chapters by leading scholars examine the significant issues that relate to the perception, representation, and status of the city at the historical, religious, social, artistic, and political levels. Together they provide an essential resource for anyone interested in the paradoxes that Jerusalem offers.

ISBN: 9780415421287

Published May 12 2008 by Routledge.

A Dictionary of the European Union

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:09:09 GMT

A Dictionary of the European Union

By Lee McGowan, David Phinnemore

This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations on all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU and outlines the roles and significance of the institutions, member countries, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It contains over 1000 clear and succinct definitions, spelling out acronyms and abbreviations, arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced.

Among the 1,000 entries you can find explanations and back-ground details on:

accession negotiations
atmospheric pollution
Central European Free Trade Area
common agricultural policy
company law statute
competition policy
the euro
Governance White Paper
human rights
MERCATOR
Middle East
OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office
refugee policy
Schengen Agreement
Treaty of Nice
US-EC Declaration.

ISBN: 9781857434859

Published May 09 2008 by Routledge.

Mediated Interpersonal Communication

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:09:09 GMT

Mediated Interpersonal Communication

Edited by Elly A. Konijn, Sonja Utz, Martin Tanis, Susan B. Barnes

Mediated interpersonal communication is one of the most dynamic areas in communication studies, reflecting how individuals utilize technology more and more often in their personal interactions. Organizations also rely increasingly on mediated interaction for their communications. Responding to this evolution in communication, this collection explores how existing and new personal communication technologies facilitate and change interpersonal interactions. Chapters offer in-depth examinations of mediated interpersonal communication in various contexts and applications. Contributions come from well-known scholars based around the world, reflecting the strong international interest and work in the area.

ISBN: 9780805863031

Published May 09 2008 by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Religion: The Basics

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:09:09 GMT

Religion: The Basics

By Malory Nye

Is religion the same as culture? How does it fit with life in the modern world? Do you have to 'believe' to be part of one? From televangelism in the American South to the wearing of hijab in Britain and Egypt; from the rise of paganism to the aftermath of September 11th, this accessible guide looks at the ways in which religion interacts with the everyday world in which we live. A comprehensive introduction to the world of religion, it includes:
* religion and culture
* how power operates in religion
* gender issues
* the role of belief, rituals, and religious texts
* religion in the contemporary world
Religion: The Basics offers an invaluable and up-to-date overview for anyone wanting to find out more about this fascinating subject.

ISBN: 9780415449472

Published May 09 2008 by Routledge.

Arab, Muslim, Woman

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:09:09 GMT

Arab, Muslim, Woman

Voice and Vision in Postcolonial Literature and Film

By Lindsey Moore

Given a long history of representation by others, what themes and techniques do Arab Muslim women writers, filmmakers and visual artists foreground in their presentation of postcolonial experience?

Lindsey Moore�s groundbreaking book demonstrates ways in which women appropriate textual and visual modes of representation, often in cross-fertilizing ways, in challenges to Orientalist/colonialist, nationalist, Islamist, and �multicultural� paradigms. She provides an accessible but theoretically-informed analysis by foregrounding tropes of vision, visibility and voice; post-nationalist melancholia and mother/daughter narratives; transformations of �homes and harems�; and border crossings in time, space, language, and media. In doing so, Moore moves beyond notions of speaking or looking �back� to encompass a diverse feminist poetics and politics and to emphasize ethical forms of representation and reception.

Aran, Muslim, Woman is distinctive in the eclectic body of work that it brings together. Discussing Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian territories, and Tunisia, as well as postcolonial Europe, Moore argues for better integration of Arab Muslim contexts in the postcolonial canon. In a book for readers interested in women's studies, history, literature, and visual media, we encounter work by Assia Djebar, Mona Hatoum, Fatima Mernissi, Ahlam Mosteghanemi, Nawal el Saadawi, Leila Sebbar, Zineb Sedira, Ahdaf Soueif, Moufida Tlatli, Fadwa Tuqan, and many other women.

ISBN: 9780415404167

Published May 09 2008 by Routledge.

Advances in Biological and Chemical Terrorism Countermeasures

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:08:08 GMT

Advances in Biological and Chemical Terrorism Countermeasures

Edited by Ronald J. Kendall, Steven M. Presley, Galen P. Austin, Philip N. Smith

Biological and chemical weapons are a growing terrorist threat to the United States and other nations and countermeasures continue to evolve as a national and global priority issue. To keep up with this rapidly changing and vital field we must establish the current state-of-the-science on countermeasures to form a platform from which to offer perspectives, policies, and procedures that will assist the United States and other nations to defend themselves from future threats.
An up-to-date assessment of the technologies and strategies for providing countermeasures to biological and chemical terrorism, Advances in Biological and Chemical Terrorism Countermeasures integrates vastly disparate disciplines, calling on authors that are directly and currently involved in the research to present their own data as well as their educated opinions and advice. It draws heavily on the findings and conclusions from research conducted through the Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. National Program for Countermeasures to Biological and Chemical Threats, which is partially funded through the U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command.
This book focuses on four general areas of research: modeling, simulation, and visualization; environmental protection; personal protection and therapeutics; and the mechanistic and toxic effects of weapons. Individual chapters discuss the relationship between risk and vulnerability, threat agent dispersal through the environment, threat agent sensor development, the use of phage display for detection and therapeutic intervention, and an overview of recognized threats and their toxic effects.
Heavily referenced, this science-based work is an excellent tool to assist military and homeland security personnel and first responders to improve their ability to develop and implement countermeasures to the potential biological and chemical threat agents that continue to emerge.

ISBN: 9781420076547

Published May 08 2008 by CRC Press.

Handbook of Listeria Monocytogenes

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:08:08 GMT

Handbook of Listeria Monocytogenes

Edited by Dongyou Liu

Once feared as a deadly intracellular bacterium with the extraordinary capacity to survive a wide array of arduous external stressors, Listeria monocytogenes is increasingly recognized as a preferred vector for delivering anti-infective and anti-cancer vaccine molecules.
A reliable, single-source reference on the fundamental aspects of this bacterium is crucial to support future study and further the advancement of biomedical sciences and intervention strategies.
Drawn from an international panel of scientists with notable expertise in their respective fields, the Handbook of Listeria monocytogenes is divided into four sections:
Section I discusses the biology and pathogenicity of this bacterium, including epidemiology and stress responses.
Section II demonstrates identification and detection techniques such as phenotypic and genotypic identification, strain typing, and virulence determination.
Section III details the current knowledge of genetic manipulation of Listeria, including comparative genomics, genomic divisions, epidemic clones and population structure, and analysis of cell envelope proteins.
Section IV covers innate and adaptive immunity against Listeria, and examines the use of this bacterium for anti-infective and anti-cancer vaccine development.
The first comprehensive compilation of knowledge in this area, this handbook is an indispensable reference for anyone embarking on the path of manipulation of Listeria as either a model for the study of the host-bacterium relationship or as a tool for delivering protective molecules to cytoplasm.

ISBN: 9781420051407

Published May 08 2008 by CRC Press.

Business Improvement Districts

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:08:08 GMT

Business Improvement Districts

Research, Theories, and Controversies

Edited by Goktug Morcol, Lorlene Hoyt, Jack W. Meek, Ulf Zimmermann

Can BIDs Provide Urban Areas with Improved Services?

Initiated and governed by property or business owners under the authorization of state and local governments, business improvement districts (BIDs) have received a very mixed reception. To some, they are innovative examples of self-governance and public-private partnerships; to others, they are yet another example of the movement toward the privatization of what should be inherent government responsibilities.

Presenting the first collection of scholarly work on the subject, Business Improvement Districts: Research, Theories, and Controversies brings together renowned leaders in the field to compile the highest-quality theoretical, legal, and empirical studies into one comprehensive volume. Investigating fundamental concerns at the core of the debate, as well as potential solutions, this groundbreaking resource�

Tackles the need for improved problem solving and efficiency in service delivery

Examines new and innovative policy tools for both the public and private sectors

Evaluates whether BIDs do ignore the needs and voices of residential property owners

Discusses the challenge created by social segregation in cities

Addresses lack of accountability by BIDs to the public and elected representatives

Examines Case Studies of BIDs in Action

From different perspectives, leading practitioners and academics analyze the pros and cons of BIDs both in the United States and around the world. They look at their impact on urban planning and retail revitalization, consider their legal implications, and explore ways to measure BID performance. Filled with case studies of urban centers including San Diego, Atlanta, New York, Toronto, and Capetown, and state models such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania, this examination bring together essential information for researchers as well as those leaders and policy makers looking to adopt a BID model or improve one already in place.

ISBN: 9781420045765

Published May 08 2008 by Auerbach Publicatio.