High Frontiers

Author : Kenneth Michael Bauer
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231509022

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Dolpo is a culturally Tibetan enclave in one of Nepal's most remote regions. The Dolpo-pa, or people of Dolpo, share language, religious and cultural practices, history, and a way of life. Agro-pastoralists who live in some of the highest villages in the world, the Dolpo-pa wrest survival from this inhospitable landscape through a creative combination of farming, animal husbandry, and trade. High Frontiers is an ethnography and ecological history of Dolpo tracing the dramatic transformations in the region's socioeconomic patterns. Once these traders passed freely between Tibet and Nepal with their caravans of yak to exchange salt and grains; they relied on winter pastures in Tibet to maintain their herds. After 1959, China assumed full control over Tibet and the border was closed, restricting livestock migrations and sharply curtailing trade. At the same time, increasing supplies of Indian salt reduced the value of Tibetan salt, undermining Dolpo's economic niche. Dolpo's agro-pastoralists were forced to reinvent their lives by changing their migration patterns, adopting new economic partnerships, and adapting to external agents of change. The region has been transformed as a result of the creation of Nepal's largest national park, the making of Himalaya, a major motion picture filmed on location, the increasing presence of nongovernmental organizations, and a booming trade in medicinal products. High Frontiers examines these transformations at the local level and speculates on the future of pastoralism in this region and across the Himalayas.

Author : Kenneth M. Bauer
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0231123906

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This is an ethnographic and ecological history of Dolpo, a culturally Tibetan region in western Nepal. Bauer describes Dolpo since the 1950s and traces how pastoralists living in the trans-Himalaya have adapted to sweeping changes in their economic, political and cultural circumstances.

Author : Carl Abbott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Alternative histories (Fiction), American
ISBN : UCSC:32106018584331

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Frontiers Past and Future by Carl Abbott Pdf

"Abbott offers a fruitful new way to read science fiction, one that also greatly enriches our understanding of western history and its impact on our collective imagination. Detailing the overlap of science fiction and western fiction - especially relating to their mutual interest in and concerns about frontier expansionism - he reveals an unsuspected common ground that informs the writings of both camps." "Reviewing the work of many Hugo and Nebula Award winners, as well as drawing upon popular film and television series (like the Buck Rogers serials), Abbott's study journeys across the far reaches of science fiction's universe."

Author : Hiroshi Toki,Mamoru Fujiwara,Tadafumi Kishimoto
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1996-10-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814546737

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Frontier 96: Nuclear Physics Frontiers With Electroweak Probes - Proceedings Of Xv Rcnp Osaka International Symposium by Hiroshi Toki,Mamoru Fujiwara,Tadafumi Kishimoto Pdf

Author : Gerard K. O'Neill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Space colonies
ISBN : 9780962239

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The High Frontier by Gerard K. O'Neill Pdf

Author : Piers Bizony
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780760346662

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New Space Frontiers by Piers Bizony Pdf

Take a journey into the New Space Frontier! It is easy to imagine that the space shuttle's retirement has edged the Space Age toward closure, at least in terms of human flight beyond the bounds of earth. In fact, there are more people-carrying ships being constructed now than at any time since Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space half a century ago. Some are already servicing the International Space Station - which, incidentally, has ensured a permanent human presence in space for the last two decades, and is set to continue and expand for decades yet to come. What's more, NASA is no longer the only big player in the space game. Commercial, non-governmental space exploration is becoming a reality rather than just a pipe dream. What orbital adventures await us in the next five decades? Will humans ever again head into deep space, as the Apollo astronauts once did? NASA's new hardware is aimed toward asteroid missions, and ultimately, Mars, but there is a significant chance that a government funded space agency will not be the only - or even the first - organization to send humans across the solar system. Get ready to experience the excitement of adventure with New Space Frontier. Through gorgeous photography and engaging writing, noted space and science author Piers Bizony speculates beyond just today's hardware and explores what might be possible for the next generation.

Author : Wu JunJie,Paul Barkley,Bruce Weber
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136525858

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Frontiers in Resource and Rural Economics by Wu JunJie,Paul Barkley,Bruce Weber Pdf

Most land in the United States is in rural areas, as are the sources of most of its fresh water and almost all its other natural resources. One of the first books to approach resource economics and rural studies as fundamentally interconnected areas of study, Frontiers in Resource and Rural Economics integrates the work of 18 leading scholars in resource economics, rural economics, rural sociology and political science in order to focus on two complex interdependencies-one pertaining to natural resources and human welfare, the other to urban and rural communities and their economies. The book reviews the past 50 years of scholarship in both natural resource and rural economics. It contrasts their different intellectual and practical approaches and considers how they might be refocused in light of pressing demands on human and natural systems. It then proposes a 'new rural economics' that acknowledges the full range of human-ecosystem and urban-rural interdependencies. It explores the relationship between natural resources and economic growth, and considers the prospects for amenity-driven growth that would benefit both new and traditional inhabitants of rural areas. Later chapters explore the politics of place, spatial economics, strategies for reducing rural poverty, and prospects for linking rural and environmental governance. Throughout, the book emphasizes innovative research methods that integrate natural resource, environmental, and rural economics.

Author : Karyn R Ames,Karyn R. Ames,Alan Brenner
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0520084012

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Frontiers of Supercomputing II by Karyn R Ames,Karyn R. Ames,Alan Brenner Pdf

"Will be welcomed by many communities--academic, federal, and industrial. With new and little-known information on high-performance computing, it is the great compendium describing the last seven years of activities and looking to the future."--Charles Bender, Director, The Ohio Supercomputer Center "A valuable resource and an important contribution to thinking in this area. . . . I am impressed with the scope and coherence of this material, ranging from technical projections to the political context to market and user perspectives on supercomputers and supercomputing."--James G. Glimm, State University of New York at Stonybrook

Author : Chaomei Chen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781447151289

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Mapping Scientific Frontiers by Chaomei Chen Pdf

This is an examination of the history and the state of the art of the quest for visualizing scientific knowledge and the dynamics of its development. Through an interdisciplinary perspective this book presents profound visions, pivotal advances, and insightful contributions made by generations of researchers and professionals, which portrays a holistic view of the underlying principles and mechanisms of the development of science. This updated and extended second edition: highlights the latest advances in mapping scientific frontiers examines the foundations of strategies, principles, and design patterns provides an integrated and holistic account of major developments across disciplinary boundaries “Anyone who tries to follow the exponential growth of the literature on citation analysis and scientometrics knows how difficult it is to keep pace. Chaomei Chen has identified the significant methods and applications in visual graphics and made them clear to the uninitiated. Derek Price would have loved this book which not only pays homage to him but also to the key players in information science and a wide variety of others in the sociology and history of science.” – Eugene Garfield “This is a wide ranging book on information visualization, with a specific focus on science mapping. Science mapping is still in its infancy and many intellectual challenges remain to be investigated and many of which are outlined in the final chapter. In this new edition Chaomei Chen has provided an essential text, useful both as a primer for new entrants and as a comprehensive overview of recent developments for the seasoned practitioner.” – Henry Small Chaomei Chen is a Professor in the College of Information Science and Technology at Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA, and a ChangJiang Scholar at Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Information Visualization and the author of Turning Points: The Nature of Creativity (Springer, 2012) and Information Visualization: Beyond the Horizon (Springer, 2004, 2006).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814467384

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Drought Frontiers in Rice by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hans D. Hochheimer,Richard D. Etters
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : 0306441888

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Frontiers of High Pressure Research by Hans D. Hochheimer,Richard D. Etters Pdf

Proceedings of a NATO ARW held in Fort Collins, Colorado, July 15-18, 1991

Author : Lester M. Salamon
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780199357550

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New Frontiers of Philanthropy by Lester M. Salamon Pdf

The resources of both governments and traditional philanthropy are either barely growing or in decline, yet the problems of poverty, ill-health, and environmental degradation balloon daily. It is therefore increasingly clear that we urgently need new models for financing and promoting social and environmental objectives. Fortunately, a significant revolution appears to be underway on the frontiers of philanthropy and social investing, tapping not only philanthropy, but also private investment capital, and providing at least a partial response to this dilemma. This book examines the new actors and new tools that form the heart of this revolution, and shows how they are reshaping the way we go about supporting solutions to social and environmental problems throughout the world. With contributions from leading experts in the field, New Frontiers of Philanthropy provides a comprehensive analysis of the many new institutions that have surfaced on this new frontier of philanthropy and social investment; the new tools and instruments these institutions are bringing to bear; the challenges that these actors and tools still encounter; and the steps that are needed to maximize their impact. The result is a powerful and accessible guide to developments that are already bringing significant new resources into efforts to solve the world's problems of poverty, ill-health, and environmental degradation; unleashing new energies and new sources of ingenuity for social and environmental problem-solving; and generating new hope in an otherwise dismal scenario of lagging resources and resolve. Investors, philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, business executives, government officials, and students the world over will find much to build on in these pages.

Author : Jai K. Nigam,Paras N. Prasad
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461538561

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Frontiers of Polymer Research by Jai K. Nigam,Paras N. Prasad Pdf

This book represents the proceedings of the First International Conference on Frontiers of Polymer Research held in New Delhi, India during January 20-25, 1991. Polymers have usually been perceived as substances to be used in insulations, coatings, fabrics, and structural materials. Defying this classical view, polymers are emerging as a new class of materials with potential applications in many new technologies. They also offer challenging opportunities for fundamental research. Recognizing a tremendous growth in world wide interest in polymer research and technology, a truly global "1st International Conference on Frontiers of Polymer Research" was organized by P. N. Prasad (SUNY at Buffalo), F. E. Karasz (University of Massachusetts) and J. K. Nigam (Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, India). The 225 participants represented 25 countries and a wide variety of academic, industrial and government groups. The conference was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Chandra Shekhar and had a high level media coverage. The focus of the conference was on three frontier areas of polymer research: (i) Polymers for photonics, where nonlinear optical properties of polymers show great promise, (ii) Polymers for electronics, where new conduction mechanisms and photophysics have generated considerable enthusiasm and (iii) High performance polymers as new advanced polymers have exhibited exceptionally high mechanical strength coupled with light weight.

Author : Douglas M. Gibler
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 1001 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781604266849

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International Military Alliances, 1648-2008 by Douglas M. Gibler Pdf

The inaugural title in the Correlates of War series from CQ Press, this 2-volume set catalogs every official interstate alliance signed from the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 through the early twenty-first century, ranking it among the most thorough and accessible reviews of formal military treaties ever published. Maps and introductions showcase the effects of alliances on the region or international system in century-specific chapters, while individual narratives and summaries of alliances simultaneously provide basic information, such as dates and member states, as well as essential insights on the conditions that prompted the agreement. Additionally, separate and/or secret articles are highlighted for additional context and interest. Supplementary features of this two-volume set include: A timeline cataloging major events in political and military history Guides listing allegiances by region and by century An alphabetical treaty index Maps illustrating political boundaries across the centuries International Military Alliances is an indispensable resource for any library serving students of law, politics, history, and military science.

Author : Christopher Lavers
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781291224634

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Recent Developments in Remote Sensing for Human Disaster Management and Mitigation Natural and Man-Made (2013) by Christopher Lavers Pdf