The Skin Of The System

Author : Benjamin Robinson
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9780804762472

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The Skin of the System by Benjamin Robinson Pdf

The Skin of the System objects to the idea that there is only one modernity—that of liberal capitalism. Starting from the simple conviction that whatever else East German socialism was, it was real, this book focuses on what made historical socialism different from social systems in the West. In this way, the study elicits the general question: what must we think in order to think an other system at all? To approach this question, Robinson turns to the remarkable writer Franz Fühmann, the East German who most single-mindedly dedicated himself to understanding what it means to transform from fascism to socialism. Fühmann's own serial loyalties to Hitler and Stalin inform his existential meditations on change and difference. By placing Fühmann's politically alert and intensely personal literary inventions in the context of an inquiry into radical social rupture, The Skin of the System wrests the brutal materiality of twentieth-century socialism from attempts to provincialize both its desires and its failures as antimodern ideological follies.

Author : Benjamin Robinson
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780804772488

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The Skin of the System by Benjamin Robinson Pdf

The Skin of the System objects to the idea that there is only one modernity—that of liberal capitalism. Starting from the simple conviction that whatever else East German socialism was, it was real, this book focuses on what made historical socialism different from social systems in the West. In this way, the study elicits the general question: what must we think in order to think an other system at all? To approach this question, Robinson turns to the remarkable writer Franz Fühmann, the East German who most single-mindedly dedicated himself to understanding what it means to transform from fascism to socialism. Fühmann's own serial loyalties to Hitler and Stalin inform his existential meditations on change and difference. By placing Fühmann's politically alert and intensely personal literary inventions in the context of an inquiry into radical social rupture, The Skin of the System wrests the brutal materiality of twentieth-century socialism from attempts to provincialize both its desires and its failures as antimodern ideological follies.

Author : Jan D. Bos
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997-04-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0849340160

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Skin Immune System (SIS) by Jan D. Bos Pdf

Immunodermatology is a field covering the majority of skin diseases, including the most prevalent onesin the general population. The Second Edition of Skin Immune System (SIS) discusses immune-mediated skin diseases and disease groups in which the SIS plays a role. It covers major findings in immunophysiology and immunopathology that have occurred since the introduction of the First Edition in 1990. As the subtitle indicates, the Second Edition adds a new emphasis on cutaneous immunology, and also includes new information on immune-based therapeutic interventions and methods, such as phototherapy and the immunological therapy of skin cancer. The book contains Part I, with introductory chapters; Part II, with descriptions of the cellular elements; and Part III, which describes the humoral and molecular components of SIS. Part IV follows to integrate the facts described in Parts II and III into concepts of pathophysiology. It contains a number of concepts entitled "response patterns" that describe how the constitutional elements of SIS work together. New in this edition are the descriptions of immunodermatological diseases individually described in Part V. Part VI is also all new and summarizes principles of immunotherapy.

Author : Desmond Cole
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780385686365

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The Skin We're In by Desmond Cole Pdf

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2020 TORONTO BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE OLA EVERGREEN AWARD FINALIST FOR THE WRITERS' TRUST SHAUGNESSY COHEN PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE RAKUTEN KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZE *UPDATED with new foreword, postscript, and educator's guide* In this bracing, revelatory work of award-winning journalism, celebrated writer and activist Desmond Cole punctures the naive assumptions of Canadians who believe we live in a post-racial nation. Chronicling just one year in the struggle against racism in this country, The Skin We're In reveals in stark detail the injustices faced by Black Canadians on a daily basis: the devastating effects of racist policing, the hopelessness produced by an education system that fails Black children, the heartbreak of those separated from their families by discriminatory immigration laws, and more. Cole draws on his own experiences as a Black man in Canada, and locates the deep cultural, historical, and political roots of each event. What emerges is a personal, painful, and comprehensive picture of entrenched, systemic inequality. Updated with a new foreword, postscript, and an extensive educator's guide, The Skin We're In is essential reading for all Canadians, and a vital tool in the fight against racism.

Author : Susan Dudley Gold
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781464611568

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Learning About the Musculoskeletal System and the Skin by Susan Dudley Gold Pdf

Bone and muscles join forces to move us from one place to another. The musculoskeletal system controls our breathing, allows our eyes to focus, and shapes our smiles. It enables us to talk and to eat. Our strong bones support our weight. Skin wraps our body in a tough layer of tissue that keeps moisture in and germs out. Readers find out how this marvelous system works and learn some amazing facts about muscles, bones and skin.

Author : B. Volmerhaus & K. -H. Habermehl,A. Schummer, H. Wilkens
Publisher : Springer
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489971029

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The Circulatory System, the Skin, and the Cutaneous Organs of the Domestic Mammals by B. Volmerhaus & K. -H. Habermehl,A. Schummer, H. Wilkens Pdf

Author : Nava Dayan,Philip W. Wertz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470437773

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Innate Immune System of Skin and Oral Mucosa by Nava Dayan,Philip W. Wertz Pdf

An in-depth look at cutting-edge research on the body's innate immune system Innate immunity is the body's first line of protection against potential microbial, viral, and environmental attacks, and the skin and oral mucosa are two of the most powerful barriers that which we rely on to stay well. The definitive book on the subject, Innate Immune System of Skin and Oral Mucosa: Properties and Impact in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Personal Care Products provides a comprehensive overview of these systems, including coverage of antimicrobial peptides and lipids and microbial challenges and stressors that can influence innate immunity. Designed to help experts and newcomers alike in fields like dermatology, oral pathology, cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, the book is filled with suggestions to assist research and development. Looking at the many challenges facing the innate immune system, including the impact of topically applied skin products and medications, Innate Immune System of Skin and Oral Mucosa paves the way for next generation treatment avenues, preventative approaches, and drug development.

Author : James Hamblin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780525538332

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Clean by James Hamblin Pdf

Named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR and Vanity Fair One of Smithsonian's Ten Best Science Books of 2020 “A searching and vital explication of germ theory, social norms, and what the modern era is really doing to our bodies and our psyches.” —Vanity Fair A preventative medicine physician and staff writer for The Atlantic explains the surprising and unintended effects of our hygiene practices in this informative and entertaining introduction to the new science of skin microbes and probiotics. Keeping skin healthy is a booming industry, and yet it seems like almost no one agrees on what actually works. Confusing messages from health authorities and ineffective treatments have left many people desperate for reliable solutions. An enormous alternative industry is filling the void, selling products that are often of questionable safety and totally unknown effectiveness. In Clean, doctor and journalist James Hamblin explores how we got here, examining the science and culture of how we care for our skin today. He talks to dermatologists, microbiologists, allergists, immunologists, aestheticians, bar-soap enthusiasts, venture capitalists, Amish people, theologians, and straight-up scam artists, trying to figure out what it really means to be clean. He even experiments with giving up showers entirely, and discovers that he is not alone. Along the way, he realizes that most of our standards of cleanliness are less related to health than most people think. A major part of the picture has been missing: a little-known ecosystem known as the skin microbiome—the trillions of microbes that live on our skin and in our pores. These microbes are not dangerous; they’re more like an outer layer of skin that no one knew we had, and they influence everything from acne, eczema, and dry skin, to how we smell. The new goal of skin care will be to cultivate a healthy biome—and to embrace the meaning of “clean” in the natural sense. This can mean doing much less, saving time, money, energy, water, and plastic bottles in the process. Lucid, accessible, and deeply researched, Clean explores the ongoing, radical change in the way we think about our skin, introducing readers to the emerging science that will be at the forefront of health and wellness conversations in coming years.

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541969476

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Anatomy Mastery : Lessons on the Immune System, Skin, Digestive System and Nervous System | Human Body Systems Grade 4-5 | Children's Anatomy Books by Baby Professor Pdf

Anatomy mastery may come easy with the right follow-up resources. This ebook contains lessons on the immune system, skin, digestive system and nervous system. The combination of carefully structured content and attractive visuals make this book one of the easiest reads on the subject. Go ahead and grab a copy today.

Author : Susan Lang
Publisher : Classroom Complete Press
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781771677653

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Circulatory, Digestive & Reproductive Systems: Skin, Liver & Lungs Gr. 5-8 by Susan Lang Pdf

**This is the chapter slice "The Excretory System - Skin, Liver & Lungs" from the full lesson plan "Circulatory, Digestive & Reproductive Systems"** How can you tell the difference between an artery and a vein? Our resource tells you how! Learn the major organs of four body systems and how they work to keep us alive and healthy. We begin with blood, blood vessels and the heart. Next, we follow the path food takes from the mouth to the large intestine, and find out how food is turned into fuel. Then it’s on to how the liver, lungs and skin all help rid our body of toxins. We look inside the kidneys and intestines, and finish with how a tiny sperm and egg cell can grow into a baby. Reading passages, student activities, test prep, and color mini posters all included. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.

Author : Saptarshi Chatterjee,Debangshu Dey,Sugata Munshi
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780323914666

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Recent Trends in Computer-aided Diagnostic Systems for Skin Diseases by Saptarshi Chatterjee,Debangshu Dey,Sugata Munshi Pdf

Recent Trends in Computer-aided Diagnostic Systems for Skin Diseases: Theory, Implementation, and Analysis provides comprehensive coverage on the development of computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) systems employing image processing and machine learning tools for improved, uniform evaluation and diagnosis (avoiding subjective judgment) of skin disorders. The methods and tools are described in a general way so that these tools can be applied not only for skin diseases but also for a wide range of analogous problems in the domain of biomedical systems. Moreover, quantification of clinically relevant information that can associate the findings of physicians/experts is the most challenging task of any CAD system. This book gives all the details in a step-by-step form for different modules so that the readers can develop each of the modules like preprocessing, feature extraction/learning, disease classification, as well as an entire expert diagnosis system themselves for their own applications. Demonstrates extensive calculations for illustrating the theoretical analysis of advanced image processing and machine learning techniques Provides a comprehensive coverage on the development of various signal processing tools for the extraction of statistical and clinically correlated features from skin lesion images Describes image processing and machine learning techniques for improved uniform evaluation and diagnosis of skin disorders

Author : Ali Ibrahim,Maurizio Valle
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000793796

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Electronic Skin by Ali Ibrahim,Maurizio Valle Pdf

Considerable amount of effort has been devoted, over the recent years, towards the development of electronic skin (e-skin) for many application domains such as prosthetics, robotics, and industrial automation. Electronic Skin: Sensors and Systems focuses on the main components constituting the e-skin system. The e-skin system is based on: i) sensing materials composing the tactile sensor array, ii) the front end electronics for data acquisition and signal conditioning, iii) the embedded processing unit performing tactile data decoding, and iv) the communication interface in charge of transmitting the sensors data for further computing. Technical topics discussed in the book include: • Tactile sensing material; • Electronic Skin systems;• Embedded computing and tactile data decoding; • Communication systems for tactile data transmission; • Relevant applications of e-skin system; The book takes into account not only sensing materials but it also provides a thorough assessment of the current state of the art at system level. The book addresses embedded electronics and tactile data processing and decoding, techniques for low power embedded computing, and the communication interface. Electronic Skin: Sensors and Systems is ideal for researchers, Ph.D. students, academic staff and Masters/research students in sensors/sensing systems, embedded systems, data processing and decoding, and communication systems.

Author : John Laws Milton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Dermatology
ISBN : UCAL:B5298661

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The Hygiene of the Skin by John Laws Milton Pdf

Author : Rebecca Gowland,Tim Thompson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781139619189

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Human Identity and Identification by Rebecca Gowland,Tim Thompson Pdf

Few things are as interesting to us as our own bodies and, by extension, our own identities. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the relationship between the body, environment and society. Reflecting upon these developments, this book examines the role of the body in human identification, in the forging of identities, and the ways in which it embodies our social worlds. The approach is integrative, taking a uniquely biological perspective and reflecting on current discourse in the social sciences. With particular reference to bioarchaeology and forensic science, the authors focus on the construction and categorisation of the body within scientific and popular discourse, examining its many tissues, from the outermost to the innermost, from the skin to DNA. Synthesising two, traditionally disparate, strands of research, this is a valuable contribution to research on human identification and the embodiment of identity.

Author : Tilbury Fox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Skin
ISBN : HARVARD:HC4YSE

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Skin Diseases by Tilbury Fox Pdf