The World In Perspective

Author : Frank Canters,Hugo Decleir
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1989-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822004273033

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The World in Perspective by Frank Canters,Hugo Decleir Pdf

Provides formulas for 68 different cartographic views of the world. The Directory proper is preceded by a theoretical introduction about map projections. The description of each projection system is accompanied by one or two maps illustrating the deformation characteristics, allowing quick evaluation of its merits and effective use of the map for a particular purpose. All maps shown have been produced and computed with the formulas given in the book.

Author : Raewyn Connell,Rebecca Pearse
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780745687322

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Gender by Raewyn Connell,Rebecca Pearse Pdf

How can we understand gender in the contemporary world? What psychological differences now exist between women and men? How are masculinities and femininities made? And what is the relationship between gender issues and globalizing concerns such as environmental change and economic restructuring? Raewyn Connell, one of the world's leading scholars in the field, is here joined by Rebecca Pearse as they answer these questions and more. Their book provides a readable introduction to modern gender studies, covering empirical research from all parts of the world in addition to theory and politics. As well as introducing the field, Gender provides a powerful contemporary framework for gender analysis with a strong and distinctive global awareness. Highlighting the multi-dimensional character of gender relations, the authors show how to link personal life with large-scale organizational structures and how gender politics changes its form in changing situations. The third edition of this influential and accessible book includes a whole new chapter on ecofeminism, environmental justice and sustainability. It also brings the review of research up to date throughout and explains new debates and emerging gender theories. Gender is engaged scholarship that moves from personal experience to global problems and offers a unique perspective on gender issues today.

Author : Larry S. Krieger,Kenneth Neill,Steven L. Jantzen
Publisher : D C Heath & Company
Page : 940 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0669308528

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World History by Larry S. Krieger,Kenneth Neill,Steven L. Jantzen Pdf

Author : Benjamin Grant
Publisher : Random House
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Earth (Planet)
ISBN : 9781848094772

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Overview by Benjamin Grant Pdf

A stunning and unique collection of satellite images of Earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity, derived from the wildly popular Daily Overview Instagram account. Inspired by the 'Overview Effect' - a sensation that astronauts experience when given the opportunity to look down and view the Earth as a whole - the breathtaking, high-definition satellite photographs in OVERVIEW offer a new way to look at the landscape that we have shaped. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture, and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human impact. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial vantage point and creates a perspective of Earth as it has never been seen before. 'Stunning, surprising and intriuging photographs of Earth from the skies.' Guardian 'Absolutely gorgeous, yet absolutely gut-wrenching' Wired

Author : Miranda Keeling
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781785787973

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The Year I Stopped to Notice by Miranda Keeling Pdf

'This book is a delight ... the world is full of little surprises, momentary little fountains of pleasure and beauty, that could be visible to all of us if we learned to stop and notice as Miranda Keeling does.' Philip Pullman 'An odd, beautiful book ... Buy an extra copy to give to someone you love.' Neil Gaiman January: A man walking along Caledonian Road falls over onto the huge roll of bubble wrap he is hugging, perhaps for just this sort of situation. Inspired by her popular Twitter account, The Year I Stopped to Notice brings together Miranda Keeling's observations of the magic, humour, strangeness and beauty in ordinary life. Through the changing seasons, on city streets and on buses, in parks and cafes, Miranda notices things: moments between friends, the interactions of strangers, children delighting in the world around them, the quiet melancholy of lost items on the pavement. Accompanied by stunning watercolour illustrations from Luci Power, Miranda's poetic vignettes take us on journeys of discovery and share with us the joy of stopping to notice. September: On a sweltering, packed rush-hour train, my arm suddenly feels lovely and cool, and I look down to see a shopping bag held by the woman beside me - full of just-bought cartons of milk.

Author : Thomas R Shannon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429973789

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An Introduction To The World-system Perspective by Thomas R Shannon Pdf

Methodology -- Cultural Analysis -- Summary and Conclusion -- 8 An Assessment of World-System Theory -- Strengths -- Weaknesses -- Other Directions in the Study of Global Change -- Summary and Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- About the Book and Author -- Index

Author : H. A. Reitsma,J. M. G. Kleinpenning
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : UCAL:B4395759

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The Third World in Perspective by H. A. Reitsma,J. M. G. Kleinpenning Pdf

Author : Michael Chisholm
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000082975

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Modern World Development by Michael Chisholm Pdf

Since the time of Adam Smith, there has been a voluminous literature concerned with the differing wealth of nations and the variation in the nature of economic growth, and several schools of thought have held precedence at different times. The fundamental mechanisms have been regarded by some as capital accumulation and investment, and by others as entrepreneurial ability. Modern World Development, first published in 1982, shows that the length of time under consideration materially affects the relative significance assigned to the factors involved; similarly, the size of an area cannot be ignored. Through an examination of the major theories of economic growth, the role of natural resources, the core-periphery model of world development, environmental change and the concept of ‘human capital’, Professor Chisholm has written a stimulating and important book which will appeal to students of economics, history and geography.

Author : Astronaut Ron Garan
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781626562486

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The Orbital Perspective by Astronaut Ron Garan Pdf

For astronaut Ron Garan, living on the International Space Station was a powerful, transformative experience—one that he believes holds the key to solving our problems here on Earth. On space walks and through windows, Garan was struck by the stunning beauty of the Earth from space but sobered by knowing how much needed to be done to help this troubled planet. And yet on the International Space Station, Garan, a former fighter pilot, was working work side by side with Russians, who only a few years before were “the enemy.” If fifteen nationalities could collaborate on one of the most ambitious, technologically complicated undertakings in history, surely we can apply that kind of cooperation and innovation toward creating a better world. That spirit is what Garan calls the “orbital perspective.” Garan vividly conveys what it was like learning to work with a diverse group of people in an environment only a handful of human beings have ever known. But more importantly, he describes how he and others are working to apply the orbital perspective here at home, embracing new partnerships and processes to promote peace and combat hunger, thirst, poverty, and environmental destruction. This book is a call to action for each of us to care for the most important space station of all: planet Earth. You don't need to be an astronaut to have the orbital perspective. Garan's message of elevated empathy is an inspiration to all who seek a better world.

Author : David Whitehouse
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781785785139

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Apollo 11 by David Whitehouse Pdf

'Terrific and enthralling' New Scientist Fifty years ago, in July 1969, Apollo 11 became the first manned mission to land on the Moon, and Neil Armstrong the first man to step on to its surface. He and his crewmates, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, were the latest men to risk their lives in this extraordinary scientific, engineering and human venture that would come to define the era. In Apollo 11: The Inside Story, David Whitehouse reveals the true drama behind the mission, putting it in the context of the wider space race and telling the story in the words of those who took part – based around exclusive interviews with the key players. This enthralling book takes us from the early rocket pioneers to the shock America received from the Soviets' launch of the first satellite, Sputnik; from the race to put the first person into space to the iconic Apollo 11 landing and beyond, to the agonising drama of the Apollo 13 disaster and the eventual winding-up of the Apollo program. Here is the story as told by the crew of Apollo 11 and the many others who shared in their monumental endeavour. Astronauts, engineers, politicians, NASA officials, Soviet rivals – all tell their own story of a great moment of human achievement.

Author : John Friedmann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781351317467

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Life Space and Economic Space by John Friedmann Pdf

Friedmann perceives a global crisis which he traces to the dissolution of territorial relations. This he believes results from penetration of the global system of markets into the remotest corners of the world, undermining tradition cultures and ways of life. The consequence is incipient breakdown, he asserts, and we need to repoliticize space and subordinate the power of capital to the collective will of people organized to work toward common ends. This deliberately provocative collection of essays includes an autobiographical fragment providing contextual information about the author.

Author : Deborah Gustlin
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516503430

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Art Appreciation by Deborah Gustlin Pdf

Creative Art: Methods and Materials educates readers about a variety of art methods and the ways different civilizations have used them in artistic expression. Each of the fourteen chapters is designed around a specific art method and material, and includes examples of art works and the artists who created them. Students learn about bronze casting, stone carving, clay sculpture, woodcuts and posters, glass work, and installation art. Each method is matched to artists both ancient and modern. Rather than adhering to a standard approach that focuses on white, male, European artists, the book broadens the student's perspective by including often overlooked female artists. Global in approach and comprehensive in coverage of arts forms, representations, and styles throughout history, Creative Art has been developed for sixteen-week courses in art appreciation, or introductory survey courses in art history.

Author : Ann Henderson-Sellers
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 635 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080532233

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Future Climates of the World by Ann Henderson-Sellers Pdf

Future Climates of the World: A Modelling Perspective is Volume 16 of the highly prestigious series of climatology reference books World Survey of Climatology. The present volume offers a state-of-the-art overview of our understanding of future climates and is aimed at climatology undergraduates, interested non-climatologists with a scientific background as well as the generally interested reader. Each topic is discussed clearly so that the full implications of its affect on the earth's future climate can be fully understood. The study of climate has moved from data collection ``climatology'' to the model and experimentally based predictions of ``climatic science''. Our understanding of climatic prediction depends crucially upon improvements in, and improved understanding of, climatic models. The book compises four main themes which follow an introductory chapter i.e. the geologic perspective (I) and present-day observations (II) as they pertain to future climates; human factors affecting future climates (III) and planetary geophysiology and future climates (IV).

Author : Keith Bosco
Publisher : Yellow Light Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-11
Category : Hygiene
ISBN : 1947165321

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The Sloppy Okapi by Keith Bosco Pdf

Charlie is a young okapi who wants to be a detective, but his one big flaw causes a big, big problem...he's a very sloppy okapi! Join Charlie as he learns the importance of being neat while discovering that his weakness doesn't determine his destiny.

Author : Marcello-Andrea Canuto,Jason Yaeger both at
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135125431

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Archaeology of Communities by Marcello-Andrea Canuto,Jason Yaeger both at Pdf

The Archaeology of Communities develops a critical evaluation of community and shows that it represents more than a mere aggregation of households. This collection bridges the gap between studies of ancient societies and ancient households. The community is taken to represent more than a mere aggregation of households, it exists in part through shared identities, as well as frequent interaction and inter-household integration. Drawing on case studies which range in location from the Mississippi Valley to New Mexico, from the Southern Andes to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Madison County, Virginia, the book explores and discusses communities from a whole range of periods, from Pre-Columbian to the late Classic. Discussions of actual communities are reinforced by strong debate on, for example, the distinction between 'Imagined Community' and 'Natural Community.'