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In a work with profound implications for the electronic age, Ivan Illich explores how revolutions in technology affect the way we read and understand text.
Examining the Didascalicon of Hugh of St. Victor, Illich celebrates the culture of the book from the twelfth century to the present. Hugh's work, at once an encyclopedia and guide to the art of reading, reveals a twelfth-century revolution as sweeping as that brought about by the invention of the printing press and equal in magnitude only to the changes of the computer age—the transition from reading as a vocal activity done in the monastery to reading as a predominantly silent activity performed by and for individuals.
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This is the first complete translation into English of Hugh of St. Victor's Didascalicon, composed in the late 1130's.
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Under the editorship of R. F. Foster, a team of distinguished Irish historians has produced a challenging assessment of Ireland's history, invaluable for the student and general reader alike. Their approach stresses the ancient, rooted nature of Irish culture, but also looks beyond received ideas of Irish history to explore the patterns of fragmentation and change which have been characteristic of Ireland's past. The long-contested question of Irish identity and its relation to language is also fruitfully examined. The text of this book, originally published in The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland, is usefully supplemented with a chronology of Irish history, maps, and suggestions for further reading.
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Ireland's troubled past.......2007-07-19
This is a wonderful book for the novice in Irish history. It's brevity invites the reader to research further on specific items of interest, and includes a list for further reading at the book's conclusion. The information presented is well written and thoroughly presented by six different scholars. Although biases of each scholar are obvious, they do not detract from the historical content.
A collection of essays.......2006-05-16
This is a book that doesn't have to be read from cover to cover. It is a collection of essays written by different authors on various aspects of Irish history. As such it is a excellent read but it can be a bit confusing for someone getting into Irish history for the first time. For those well into the subject - I recommand this.
This should probably not be the first history of Ireland that you read... .......2006-03-14
But after you've read a couple of surveys that might not've agreed with each other entirely in tone or overview, this is a great survey for making sense of the broadview disagreements between historians.
Good collection of essays surveying Irish history.......2005-12-27
For the past few decades, Oxford University Press has published a series of surveys of various topics of history. Consisting of a collection of essays by leading scholars, they possess both the strengths and deficiencies of this approach - while authoritative introductions to their topics, the quality of the writing and the focus can often vary widely. A good editor can mitigate these weaknesses while preserving their strengths, and it is a testament to the efforts of Roy Foster that this volume on the history of Ireland is as good as it is.
This book presents the history of Ireland in six chapters - five covering Ireland's past from the prehistoric period to the 1980s, and a sixth that addresses the topic of "Irish Literature and Irish History," a focus unique in the series. Each of these chapters provides a good overview to their respective eras, addressing political, economic, and social developments over the centuries. Some of the essays are inevitably stronger than others - I thought that Donnchadh O'Corrain's account of prehistoric and early Christian Ireland was especially clear and illuminating, while Katharine Simms's chapter on the island in the Middle Ages suffered from its excessive focus on the politics of the period - the book overall provides a reliable and insightful account of the span of Irish history. My only wish would be for a more thoroughly revised edition, one that would take into account both the recent developments in Irish history (David Fitzpatrick's comment that Ireland was "likely to remain" among "the poorest parts of western Europe" is particularly glaring in light of the island's economic emergence as the "Celtic tiger") and the titles that have since been published reflecting Ireland's maturing study of its past.
Great information, terrible read.......2002-07-09
This book has loads of great information. The problem is that it's scattered all over and an extremely difficult read. The readibility level is very low.
If you are patient and have a lot of time, this book's for you. If neither applies, look for The Course of Irish History, by Moody and Martin. It has loads of great info AND is a great read.
I gave it three stars simply for the information it contains. My personal rating is one star.
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The first guide to the Catholic roots of everyday thingsfrom red wine to Santa Claus Did you know that the origins of Groundhog Day stem from a Catholic Marian devotion? Or that the common pretzel was once a Lenten reward for the pious? Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday is a fascinating guide to the roots of all things Catholic. This smart and concise guide will introduce readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that make up contemporary life. The reader-friendly format and the illuminating entries will make this guide a perfect gift for interested Catholics and historians alike.
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WILL BE READ OVER AND OVER.......2007-01-09
This is a book for the ages. You will NOT only read it, but use it as a reference............I have highlighted passages, made notes in the margins, and I've NEVER done this with 'any' of my other books!! This is a MUST read for 'all.'
Many facts.......2006-11-10
This book is full of trivia on the catholic origins of many things. I personally find some of them unimportant, but there are many topics that could become good conversation starters. It is better for entertainment than for study.
Almost everything under the sun.......2006-09-04
A very interesting book crammed with Catholic trivia. It's amazing that a lot of things or practices that are commonplace actually have Catholic roots. I'm amazed at the research that was involved.
The author admits that some of them are a bit of a stretch. Some associations are somewhat convoluted. But in general, I would recommend this book to Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Although for non-Catholics I'd like to suggest "Why Do Catholics Do That?" by Johnson if some Catholic practices baffle them.
Note: The title can be misleading because it's so casual one would think it's light reading. This book sometimes reads like something written in a manner that might fly over a layperson's head. The author is a professor after all.
Another thing is the author might want to question the publishing house's choice of proof reader or typesetter because there was a lot of typos, even grammatical errors. Take for example the section that says the prayer after saying the Rosary is "Haily, Holy Queen." Haily? That's just plain sloppy.
Catechism on Creation.......2006-06-27
Foley's book is a smart, short explanation of the cultural debt we owe the Church. You might think of it as a "catechism on creation," since everything from our linear sense of time to our ordered appreciation of beauty has its root in the Church's recognition of man's divinely-ordained vocation as co-creator. And if you're not careful, the book's topical format and encyclopedia-style entries will turn you into a Catholic Cliff Claven at your next cocktail party. It would make for a great going-away present to a college-bound student or to anyone unsure of why Catholicism matters.
Catholic influences on the modern world: a reader.......2006-04-22
Many surprises come to light in this easy-reading survey of Catholic influences on the modern world; from the origins of Groundhog day from Catholic celebrations or the idea the common pretzel was a Lenten reward for the pious. From inventions and U.S. symbols to food and drink traditions, WHY DO CATHOLICS EAT FISH ON FRIDAY provides items of interest not just to Catholics, but to any who wonder about the origins of certain traditions around the world.
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What gave Christopher Columbus the confidence in 1492 to set out across the Atlantic Ocean?
Fish on Friday tells the story of the discovery of America as a product of the long sweep of history: the spread of Christianity and the radical cultural changes it brought to Europe, the interaction of economic necessity with a changing climate, and generations of unknown fishermen who explored the North Atlantic in the centuries before Columbus. A fascinating and multifaceted book, Fish on Friday will intrigue everyone who wonders how the vast forces of climate, culture, and technology conspire to create the history we know.
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From the world's leading writer on archaeology, a new theory of how climate, technology, and the rituals of the medieval Christian Church combined to bring Europeans to the New World
What gave Christopher Columbus the confidence in 1492 to set out across the Atlantic Ocean? What persuaded the king and queen of Spain to commission the voyage? It would be convenient to believe that Columbus and his men were uniquely courageous. A more reasonable explanation, however, is that Columbus was heir to a body of knowledge about seas and ships acquired at great cost over many centuries.
Fish on Friday tells a new story of the discovery of America. In Brian Fagan's view, that discovery is the product of the long sweep of history: the spread of Christianity and the radical cultural changes it brought to Europe, the interaction of economic necessity with a changing climate, and generations of unknown fishermen who explored the North Atlantic in the centuries before Columbus. The Church's tradition of not eating meats on holy days created a vast market for fish that could not be fully satisfied by fish farms, better boats, or new preservation techniques. Then, when climate change in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries diminished fish stocks off Norway and Iceland, fishermen were forced to range ever farther to the west-eventually discovering incredibly rich shoals within sight of the Nova Scotia coast. In Ireland in 1490, Columbus could well have heard about this unknown land. The rest is history.
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Turning silver into gold.......2007-04-13
What led Christian Europe into the Western Hemisphere? According to Brian Fagan, it wasn't spices or even empire, but the need to respond to religious dogma. Over the centuries, the Roman Catholic church added fast and saint's days to the Christian calendar. Deprived of meat, which was hardly common fare in any case, the population became increasingly dependent on fish. Freshwater fish stocks were readily depleted, and those caught often failed to accept the curing techniques of the day. Ocean fish became the mainstay of many, and even those seemingly rich waters were erratic producers. In this interesting and informative history, Fagan depicts the fish, the ships that sought them and the business of the fisheries as they expanded across the Atlantic. Only the fishermen remain undefined.
Fagan points out that many elements enter into any rendition of the fishing trade. Rising populations and increasing numbers of "fast days" were but two factors. Another was the hierarchical society emerging from the Middle Ages. The best fish, such as sturgeon and salmon, went to the aristocracy and senior church officers. The monastic orders, although declaring themselves frugal in policy, increasingly divided their population, with fish quality at meals following status. The poor were left with salt herring and coarse fish. Proper preservation was slow in developing, the author notes, and varied with the fish and location. Slow and unreliable transportation limited cartloads of fish no further than 150 kilometres from shore. Another major topic Fagan deals with is the almost minimal change in ship design over the centuries. Not until the Norsemen began to roam the eastern Atlantic did real seaworthy vessels emerge. These were fast, deep-water sailers, but had little carrying capacity. For fishing purposes, they were limited in catch size. Later ships, the buss, the dogger and the caravel, while lumbering hulks compared to the Norse knarr, could bring home a sizeable load.
Shifting fish swarms, due to mostly unknown causes, drew secretive fishers to fresh sites. Fagan notes that while we know much about ships and the market for fish, who found which location remains an enigma. Fishermen keep close counsel on where they have gone to reap the sea's harvest, and much of the chronology of new discoveries of fish stocks isn't available. The Icelandic waters brought many fishers northwest from Europe, introducing them to new locations as competition and various taxes and regulations hampered expansion into the new scene. It is government accounts and pronouncements that offer the best clues to who was fishing where. From Iceland, storms, contrary winds or shifting ice drove many fishermen to Newfoundland and the great cod fisheries. Settlement in North America was slow and hesitant, the author notes, but drying and salting the catch was a spur to establishing communities. According to Fagan, once the Grand Banks fisheries were tapped, there was more gold to be made from the silvery cod than directly from the Indies itself.
It is difficult to know whether to rate this book for its history or as a resource for innovative cooks. Along with graphics of ships, fish and useful maps, Fagan spices the text with mouth-watering recipes. Although one of the first entries warns "We recommend that you don't make this recipe", the remainder are clearly worth close further attention. The entire work, recipes, analysis and speculation alike command attention. Fagan's prose retains your attention and interest throughout. A challenging thesis, ably presented. [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]
A different kettle of fish.......2006-10-24
The author takes a seemingly simple question, where did the Christian custom of eating fish on specfic days come from, and assembles lots of interesting historical detail to support his answer.
This book is written for a general audience, and would appeal to a range of readers. You could read this book as a sort of mystery story, as it is written in a popular and very readable style. (Actually, one of mysteries the author unravels is why haven't more people asked this question in the first place). If you are fond of history, you may find that a lot of the background information is familar to you, but it is combined in a novel way that will make you see familiar facts in a different light. If history is not your favorite subject, but you are interested in food and cooking,the book gives lots of interesting details about food production and eating habits in a variety of ancient and modern cultures.
I enjoyed reading this book, although at times the author's love of sailing and fishng lore leads to long discussions of what seem to me to be minor points. But that's just a quibble. This book was educational and fun to read, and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in history, religion, or food.
A Tale of Fish, Religion, the Sea, and History.......2006-06-19
"Fish On Friday: Feasting, Fasting and the Discovery of the New World" by Brian Fagan is a complex journey through cultural, political, and even culinary history, examining the role of fish in Western European diet through Medieval times to the seventeenth century, exploring how that fish was supplied to European tables, and investigating how North Atlantic fishing fostered European "discovery" of North America.
By the 14th century, meatless fasting days imposed by the Catholic Church -- not only limited to Fridays and Lent -- accounted for more than half the days of the calendar. While the common people may not have observed all such fasting with the same rigor as various monasteries, such a requirement created an enormous market for preserved fish, even beyond demands stemming from everyday eating and the need for easily transported (and reliably stored) foodstuffs to provision armies and ships' crews. Local freshwater fish supplies quickly proved inadequate and, over the centuries, the supply of fish shifted first to salted herring and, eventually and more satisfactorily, to salted and dried codfish, the latter known as "stockfish", originated by the Norse but later becoming a staple throughout Northern and Western Europe.
The story of these fish supplies and how they fared against over-exploitation and climate change, and of the evolving technologies to catch and preserve the different fishes is complicated, encompassing activities in many lands over several centuries. Not the least fascinating -- and surprisingly obscure -- part of the tale involves the development of various types of seagoing vessels suited to best harvest the fish, especially in the stormy North Atlantic. The quest for fish led men to the waters off Ireland and Iceland and, perhaps, even further west. Fagan concludes that merchants of Bristol, England, in the decade preceding Columbus's 1492 transAtlantic voyage launched expeditions in the North Atlantic to search for the fabled island of Hy Brasil. The documentary history for what these expeditions actually accomplished is at best murky, but it seems reasonable to suppose that they extended at least to the rich fishing grounds on the banks off the eastern coast of North America and perhaps to Newfoundland itself or beyond. If so, information from these voyages almost certainly lay behind John Cabot's 1497 "discovery" of the North American mainland and maybe even Columbus's 1492 voyage (Columbus previously had tried unsuccessfully to gain the backing of Henry VII of England for an attempt to reach the Spice Islands across the Atlantic).
Fagan's writing is informed by his personal experiences in sailing small craft in the very waters discussed in the text, and the text is broadened by the inclusion of various period fish recipes (Fagan strongly cautions against trying one of these recipes at home -- that for "garum", the Roman fish sauce produced by allowing spiced fish to rot to a liquid state).
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous Fish!.......2000-04-22
This is a great cookbook. I've tried several of the dishes, and they have all been good. I just made the swordfish piccata, and it was really yummy! There's a good variety, and even people who aren't big fish fans can find something they will like. The directions are clear and simple to follow, and the receipes are all easy to prepare.
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To Fish in Common: The Ethnohistory of Lummi Indian Salmon Fishing (Columbia Classics)
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FISH FRIDAY
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52 Fridays;: Meatless menus and recipes
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Fish on Friday
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Fish on Friday
Leonard Feeney
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The words, spoken or written, of a soul that genuinely loves God have a tone to them which always rings true. Couple this truth with literary genius, deep spiritual discernment and childlike simplicity and you are close to describing Father Leonard Feeney, the author of Fish on Friday. These fourteen Catholic essays, Father Feeney s youthful best, mirror a heart that is as light and humorous as it is religiously profound. Loreto Publications is delighted and proud to put this American Catholic classic back in print. Too many generations have been deprived of Father Feeney s winsome literary sagacity when his poems and essays were mysteriously removed from Catholic schools on account of his heroic defense of a defined doctrine of the faith. No one can possibly read "Fish on Friday," The Queen of Hearts," "Charlie Maloney," or any of the other eleven essays in this book without frequent bursts of wholesome laughter and (be forewarned) without a welling of those kind of tears that expand the soul. After reading this book one will clearly see that our Lord and 0ur Lady were preparing this priest and theologian all along with superabundant graces to become what he became one of the greatest apostles of the twentieth century. In the February 17, 1994 issue of Catholic New York, John Cardinal O Connor began "An Informal Pastoral on Lent" with this paragraph: "Long before he ran into a bit of trouble, from which it was obvious that he would recover, given his whimsical sense of humor, Fr. Leonard Feeney, S.J., wrote some of the most delightful things ever published in our land. Fish on Friday was one of the best. It first appeared 60 years ago, and never a Lent goes by without my renewing my friendship with it . . ."
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Ecotoxicity and Human Health emphasizes the relationships between toxicity, ecological systems, and human health. It focuses on the extent and nature of hazardous waste sites and how their effects may be studied in humans and other systems, using in vitro models, biomarkers of cellular and molecular damage, and animal models. It also includes considerable information on bioremediation, legal and regulatory issues, public perceptions and societal responses, quantitative modeling and analysis, and international directives. One of the unique features of Ecotoxicity and Human Health is its coverage of the legislative actions that have occurred over the past two decades and which have most affected the issue of hazardous waste. The book discusses the Superfund Statute, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Ocean Dumping Act of 1972, the Rio Conference, United Nations Declarations, EC Regulations and Directives, and selected state legislation.
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