The North American Mosaic

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1226797886

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Author : Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : IND:30000080833662

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The North American Mosaic by Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat Pdf

The North American Mosaic has four overarching features. First, it is, to the extent feasible, based on comparable information on the status and trends of major indicators of the state of the environment in Canada,Mexico, and the United States. Second, the report confirms that these three countries together make up an incredibly complex, dynamic, and interconnected ecosystem in which humans play a dominant and decisive role. Third, the report raises important and sometimes disquieting questions concerning the sustainability of some current trends. Finally, the report is a reminder that our economic, social, and physical well-being are utterly dependent on the life-sustaining services provided by nature. This report emphasizes the importance of developing mutually compatible economic, social, and environmental goals and policies across the three-country region.

Author : Douglas Kirk,Raymonde Lanthier,Miguel Lopez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2001-04-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0756722810

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The North American Mosaic by Douglas Kirk,Raymonde Lanthier,Miguel Lopez Pdf

This report emphasizes the importance of developing mutually compatible economic, social, and environmental goals and policies across the 3-country region of N. America. It is based primarily on information from a suite of background papers prepared for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation's state of the N. American environment project. The authors are scholars and government experts in the fields of geography, environmental statistics, economics, sociology, political science, natural disasters, and human health. In addition, the statistics used were gathered, harmonized, and published by recognized international bodies, such as the Org. for Econ. Coop. and Development, the UN Food and Ag. Org., and the World Resources Inst. Charts and tables.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biogeography
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173015250538

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Ecological Regions of North America by Anonim Pdf

This volume represents a first attempt at holistically classifying and mapping ecological regions across all three countries of the North American continent. A common analytical methodology is used to examine North American ecology at multiple scales, from large continental ecosystems to subdivisions of these that correlate more detailed physical and biological settings with human activities on two levels of successively smaller units. The volume begins with an overview of North America from an ecological perspective, concepts of ecological regionalization. This is followed by descriptions of the 15 broad ecological regions, including information on physical and biological setting and human activities. The final section presents case studies in applications of the ecological characterization methodology to environmental issues. The appendix includes a list of common and scientific names of selected species characteristic of the ecological regions.

Author : Barbara Roche Rico,Sandra Mano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : College readers
ISBN : 0395715911

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American Mosaic by Barbara Roche Rico,Sandra Mano Pdf

Along with the writings, "Rico and Mano provide a historical, social, cultural, and literary context for the readings. Informative chapter introductions, the inclusion of key laws and other contextual documents, and the chapters' focus on the experiences of a particular ethnic group all contribute to a deeper reading of the selections and a richer understanding of America's pluralistic society."--Cover.

Author : Daniel J Elazar
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0813309484

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Author : Frederick Wilgar Boal,Stephen Arthur Royle
Publisher : Hodder Arnold
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 0340692618

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North America by Frederick Wilgar Boal,Stephen Arthur Royle Pdf

The multi-layered, complex geography that characterizes the diverse region of North America has been forged by the interaction between man, past and present, and the physical environmental. This book captures the essence of such human and physical diversity in a collection of edited essays; drawing upon themes and case studies to provide a holistic approach to the geography of Canada and the United States. Split into a number of thematic sections, North America explores the physical and biotic milieus; people and culture; the North American economy; and the urban scene. It then looks in depth at a series of "regional vignettes": a selection of detailed snapshots of cities and regions, constructing a geographical mosaic from which to illustrate the continent's richness. This comprehensive and vibrant account concludes with an assessment of North America's role in the wider world.

Author : Fayeq S. Oweis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780313070310

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Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists by Fayeq S. Oweis Pdf

The rich history and culture of the Arab American people is found in the passionate works of its artists. Whether they be traditional media such as painting and calligraphy, or more sophisticated media such as digital work and installation, the pieces represent the beauty of heritage, the struggles of growing up in war-torn countries, the identity conflicts of female artists in male-dominated societies, and the issues surrounding migration to a Western culture very different from one's own. Many of the artists included here, though their works appear in museums and galleries throughout the world, have never before been featured in a reference book. Interviews conducted by the author provide a personal look into the experiences and creative processes of these artists. Artists included: *Etel Adnan *Wasma Chorbachi *Nihad Dukhan *Kahlil Gibran *Sari Khoury *Emily Jacir *Sari Khoury *Mamoun Sakkal *Mary Tuma *Madiha Umar *Afaf Zurayk

Author : International Council on Monuments and Sites. U.S. Committee,International Council on Monuments and Sites. General Assembly
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0814327192

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The American Mosaic by International Council on Monuments and Sites. U.S. Committee,International Council on Monuments and Sites. General Assembly Pdf

Exploring the history of the American preservation movement, this book features a collection of essays by leading scholars, historians, and attorneys who discuss the role of federal, state, and local government; ethnicity; archaeology; and the private sector.

Author : Emily Robins Sharpe
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781487501426

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Mosaic Fictions by Emily Robins Sharpe Pdf

Mosaic Fictions reveals the tensions between national and global affiliations in Spanish Civil War literature, highlighting writers such as Leonard Cohen, Dorothy Livesay, and Mordecai Richler.

Author : Gary Y. Okihiro,Lionel C. Bascom,James E. Seelye Jr.,Emily Moberg Robinson,Guadalupe Compeán
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1985 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781610696135

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The Great American Mosaic [4 volumes] by Gary Y. Okihiro,Lionel C. Bascom,James E. Seelye Jr.,Emily Moberg Robinson,Guadalupe Compeán Pdf

Firsthand sources are brought together to illuminate the diversity of American history in a unique way—by sharing the perspectives of people of color who participated in landmark events. This invaluable, four-volume compilation is a comprehensive source of documents that give voice to those who comprise the American mosaic, illustrating the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Each volume focuses on a major racial/ethnic group: African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Latinos. Documents chosen by the editors for their utility and relevance to popular areas of study are organized into chronological periods from historical to contemporary. The collection includes eyewitness accounts, legislation, speeches, and interviews. Together, they tell the story of America's diverse population and enable readers to explore historical concepts and contexts from multiple viewpoints. Introductions for each volume and primary document provide background and history that help students understand and critique the material. The work also features a useful primary document guide, bibliographies, and indices to aid teachers, librarians, and students in class work and research.

Author : Melanie C. Ross
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780197530771

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Evangelical Worship by Melanie C. Ross Pdf

Say the words "evangelical worship" to anyone in the United States -- even if they are not particularly religious -- and a picture will likely spring to mind unbidden: a mass of white, middle-class worshippers with eyes closed, faces tilted upward, and hands raised to the sky. Yet despite the centrality of this image, many scholars have underestimated evangelical worship as little more than a manipulative effort to arouse devotional exhilaration. It is frequently dismissed as a reiteration of nineteenth-century revivalism or a derivative imitation of secular entertainment -- three Christian rock songs and a spiritual TED talk. But by failing to engage this worship seriously, we miss vital insights into a form of Protestantism that exerts widespread influence in the United States and around the world. Evangelical Worship offers a new way forward in the study of American evangelical Christianity. Weaving together insights from American religious history and liturgical studies, and drawing on extensive fieldwork in seven congregations, Melanie C. Ross brings contemporary evangelical worship to life. She argues that corporate worship is not a peripheral "extra" tacked on to a fully-formed spiritual, political, and cultural movement, but rather the crucible through which congregations forge, argue over, and enact their unique contributions to the American mosaic known as evangelicalism.

Author : Richard Endress
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781039149076

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American Mosaic by Richard Endress Pdf

This book covers the history of multiple families whose only overarching connection is that they were all the ancestors of Robert Hilton Squires II, my brother-in-law. But these various genealogical strands intersected with many pivotal eras in English colonial and later American history. Thus in some strange way the history of this one contemporary person is a microcosm of the story of America.

Author : Thomas A. Green
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313363023

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Native American Folktales by Thomas A. Green Pdf

Folktales are at the heart of Native American culture. Prepared especially for students and general readers, this book conveniently collects 31 of the most important Native American folktales. These are drawn from the major Native American cultural and geographical areas and are organized in sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. The tales reflect the environment, cultural adaptations, and prevailing concerns of the areas from which they are taken. Each tale begins with a brief introductory headnote, and the book closes with a selected bibliography. Students in social studies classes will welcome this book as a window on Native American culture, while students in literature courses will value its exploration of Native American oral traditions. Prepared especially for students and general readers, this book conveniently collects and comments on 31 of the most important Native American folktales. These are drawn from the major Native American cultural and geographical areas and reflect the environment, cultural adaptations, and prevailing concerns of the regions from which they are taken.

Author : James Cassidy
Publisher : Readers Digest
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0762105763

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Book of North American Birds by James Cassidy Pdf

Scientifically accurate illustrations and essays guide the bird watcher in identifying and locating more than 570 common and rare species.