Bodies And Bones

Author : Tanya L. Shields
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780813935980

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Bodies and Bones by Tanya L. Shields Pdf

In Bodies and Bones, Tanya Shields argues that a repeated engagement with the Caribbean’s iconic and historic touchstones offers a new sense of (inter)national belonging that brings an alternative and dynamic vision to the gendered legacy of brutality against black bodies, flesh, and bone. Using a distinctive methodology she calls "feminist rehearsal" to chart the Caribbean’s multiple and contradictory accounts of historical events, the author highlights the gendered and emergent connections between art, history, and belonging. By drawing on a significant range of genres—novels, short stories, poetry, plays, public statuary, and painting—Shields proposes innovative interpretations of the work of Grace Nichols, Pauline Melville, Fred D’Aguiar, Alejo Carpentier, Edwidge Danticat, Aimé Césaire, Marie-Hélène Cauvin, and Rose Marie Desruisseau. She shows how empathetic alliances can challenge both hierarchical institutions and regressive nationalisms and facilitate more democratic interaction.

Author : Alan G Morris
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781776147243

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Bones and Bodies by Alan G Morris Pdf

Alan G Morris critically examines the history of evolutionary anthropology in South Africa, uncovering the stories and implicit racial biases of physical anthropology scientists and researchers, and how they influenced perceptions of the peoples of southern Africa, both ancient and modern

Author : Shelley Rotner
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Anatomy, Comparative
ISBN : 0823432491

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Body Bones by Shelley Rotner Pdf

In this fascinating introduction to skeletal systems, images show how different types of skeletons work. Full-color photographs of people and animals are overlaid with illustrations of bones to show these supporting frameworks. Kids will learn that bones come in all shapes and sizes to serve myriad functions and will be able to compare human skeletons to those of other vertebrates.

Author : Laura Loria
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781622756254

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The Bones in Your Body by Laura Loria Pdf

The bones of the skeletal system give our bodies the support they require. Learn how bone forms, the difference between spongy bone and compact bone, how to keep bones healthy, and more. Chapters focusing on the spine, hands, and skull inform readers about key bone groupings. Consideration is given to the problems that can crop up with bones, including broken bones, bone diseases, and the need for bone replacement. Color photos and diagrams illustrate the informative text.

Author : Robert Winston
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465459022

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The Skeleton Book by Robert Winston Pdf

Did you know human bones are eight times stronger than concrete? Or that both humans and giraffes have seven vertebrae in their necks? You will learn about these amazing human body facts and much more in this fascinating book for children. Packed with amazing 3D computer images highlighted in different colors, The Skeleton Book allows children to explore every bone and joint in the human body in minute detail. Take a look at the spongy inside and tough exterior of the bone structure. Learn about the longest bone in the body and see how bones grow with age. Find out how millions of years of evolution has helped the human body to perform so many tasks with precision. Become a fossil detective and see how archaeologists study and reconstruct ancient skeletons. Explore the future with bionic skeletons and 3D printed bones. With an embossed cover and a pull out five-foot skeleton poster inside the book, The Skeleton Book gives perspective for kids to study a life-size version of the human skeleton.

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781541905887

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Bones In The Human Body! Anatomy Book for Kids by Baby Professor Pdf

Did you know that the body in your body have names too? This book is a collection of interesting facts that kids would find easy to learn. The key to influencing a child to study is to use interactive resource materials that will call and retain the attention. Your child will love this Bones in The Human Body! Anatomy Book for Kids - that’s for sure!

Author : Charlotte Wilcox
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781575054285

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Mummies, Bones and Body Parts by Charlotte Wilcox Pdf

Describes the wide variety of human remains, the use and abuse of them, what they reveal about life in the past, and contemporary attitudes toward the dead.

Author : Steve Jenkins
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338113518

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Bones: Skeletons and How They Work by Steve Jenkins Pdf

Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating look at the bones of the human body as compared to the bones of animals, and shows them off!This book is far from skinny -- it's the definitive nonfiction title about human and animal bones, delivered with in-your-face accuracy and intrigue. In this visually driven volume, kids come face-to-face with some head-to-toe boney comparisons, many of them shown at actual size. Here you'll find the differences between a man's hand and that of a spider monkey; the great weight of an elephant's leg, paired with the feather-light femur of a stork; and rib-tickling info about snakes and sloths. How many bones are in the whole human body?

Author : Stephen Cumbaa
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761142185

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The Bones Book and Skeleton by Stephen Cumbaa Pdf

Describes the structure of the human skeleton and explains how bones grow, fit, flex, and sometimes break, with activities, puzzles, quizzes, and a skeleon model that can be assembled.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018954932

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Flesh and Bones. [The narrative of a Christmas collector for the poor.] by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hugh Chisholm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015015204509

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The Encyclopaedia Britannica by Hugh Chisholm Pdf

Author : R. McNeill Alexander
Publisher : Dutton
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015060386680

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Human Bones by R. McNeill Alexander Pdf

Human Bones combines an intriguing discussion of the function and design of human bones with stunningly beautiful color photographs that capture their unique elegance. R. McNeill Alexander, the world's foremost authority on biomechanics, takes the reader on a tour of the human skeleton, investigating and celebrating the human body's 213 bones. Alexander explores the nature of human bones as well as their relationship with other parts of the body in this lucid and informative book. Beginning by reminding readers that bones are living organs-they grow, suffer damage, and repair themselves just like other organs-Alexander elucidates the form and function of the myriad bones in the skull, the arms and legs, and the torso. How the bones in the arm combine with the torso at the shoulder to create a wide range of motion, and the relationship among the various parts of the skull-the nose and mouth cavities, for example-are some of the topics explored. Counterintuitive insights are revealed along the way with the help of do-it-yourself interactive experiments that prompt readers to investigate their own bodies. Why different people's bones are different is examined in detail by Alexander. This knowledge is behind important work in forensic science and archaeology: it informs the art behind the reconstruction of faces from skulls, and the composition of bones betrays information about the lives of individuals and their daily habits. Throughout the work Alexander places bones in their ancestral context, explaining the principles of evolution and how these relate to utility, and he devotes an entire chapter to exploring the evolutionary relationship between human bones and those of other mammals. Alexander's authoritative, crystalline prose, Diskin's 115 color photographs, and superb graphic design have united in this remarkable book to showcase the extraordinary beauty at the core of our bodies.

Author : United States Public Health Service,Surgeon General of the United States
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1410219275

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Bone Health and Osteoporosis by United States Public Health Service,Surgeon General of the United States Pdf

This first-ever Surgeon General's Report on bone health and osteoporosis illustrates the large burden that bone disease places on our Nation and its citizens. Like other chronic diseases that disproportionately affect the elderly, the prevalence of bone disease and fractures is projected to increase markedly as the population ages. If these predictions come true, bone disease and fractures will have a tremendous negative impact on the future well-being of Americans. But as this report makes clear, they need not come true: by working together we can change the picture of aging in America. Osteoporosis, fractures, and other chronic diseases no longer should be thought of as an inevitable part of growing old. By focusing on prevention and lifestyle changes, including physical activity and nutrition, as well as early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, Americans can avoid much of the damaging impact of bone disease and other chronic diseases. This Surgeon General's Report brings together for the first time the scientific evidence related to the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of bone disease. More importantly, it provides a framework for moving forward. The report will be another effective tool in educating Americans about how they can promote bone health throughout their lives. This first-ever Surgeon General's Report on bone health and osteoporosis provides much needed information on bone health, an often overlooked aspect of physical health. This report follows in the tradition of previous Surgeon Generals' reports by identifying the relevant scientific data, rigorously evaluating and summarizing the evidence, and determining conclusions.

Author : Robert W. Mann
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-12
Category : Bones
ISBN : 9780398091637

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The Bone Book by Robert W. Mann Pdf

This manual is the culmination of more than 35 years of skeletal analysis, teaching forensic anthropology and conducting skeletal research at universities and museums in the U.S., Asia, Pacific, Africa, and Europe. While there are many illustrated human osteology and anatomy books available to students and professionals, there is none that approaches the topic of identifying and siding human bones quite like The Bone Book, with its large, annotated color photographs and easy-to-follow steps. Designed for use in either the lab or the field, the book covers the material from top to bottom—from cranium to metatarsals and phalanges—with the help of more than 400 vivid, full-color photographs, clearly annotated to highlight key features. Complex bones, such as the cranium, are shown in multiple photos (including several “exploded” or disarticulated skulls, showing how the complex bones fit together). In addition to the photos, the book offers easy-to-follow instructions and mnemonic tips that guide the reader, step by step, through the process of identifying every individual bone and which side of the body it came from. The Bone Book can be used as a stand-alone reference or as a companion to other sources. Although most of the photos show adult bones, the book also includes helpful photos of subadult bones and even fetal bones, which some forensic cases involve. The Bone Book will contribute to filling a gap in identifying and siding bones more easily and, in that sense, add to the body of anthropological, anatomical, and medical literature. It will be useful to anthropology students, anatomists, surgeons, medical examiners, and others working with the human skeleton.

Author : Gillian Houghton
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Human skeleton
ISBN : 140423473X

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Bones by Gillian Houghton Pdf

An introduction to the bones found in the human body.