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A Handbook of Dates provides in clear, user-friendly form, tables that allow the calculation of the dates (and days) on which historical events have fallen or will fall, from AD 500 to 2100. It includes lists of Easter dates, saints' days, popes, rulers of England and the Roman calendar. In this updated and expanded edition, Michael Jones has edited or revised the explanatory sections and added new tables, for example on old and new style dates and Celtic Easter. A Handbook of Dates is an unrivaled reference tool for historians.
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Continuously in print since 1945 and several times updated, The Handbook of Dates is now available from Cambridge University Press. This book is the recognised essential tool for establishing historical dates. Its tables provide perpetual calendars for English or British history, including regnal years, and legal chronology. Lists of Easter dates, saints’ days, popes, rulers of England and the Roman Calendar are also given. This book will be invaluable to any serious student of British or medieval history.
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What was life like for Jews settled throughout the Mediterranean world of Classical antiquity--and what place did Jewish communities have in the diverse civilization dominated by Greeks and Romans? In a probing account of the Jewish diaspora in the four centuries from Alexander the Great's conquest of the Near East to the Roman destruction of the Jewish Temple in
70 C.E., Erich Gruen reaches often surprising conclusions.
By the first century of our era, Jews living abroad far outnumbered those living in Palestine and had done so for generations. Substantial Jewish communities were found throughout the Greek mainland and Aegean islands, Asia Minor, the Tigris-Euphrates valley, Egypt, and Italy. Focusing especially on Alexandria, Greek cities in Asia Minor, and Rome, Gruen explores the lives of these Jews: the obstacles they encountered, the institutions they established, and their strategies for adjustment. He also delves into Jewish writing in this period, teasing out how Jews in the diaspora saw themselves. There emerges a picture of a Jewish minority that was at home in Greco-Roman cities: subject to only sporadic harassment; its intellectuals immersed in Greco-Roman culture while refashioning it for their own purposes; exhibiting little sign of insecurity in an alien society; and demonstrating both a respect for the Holy Land and a commitment to the local community and Gentile government. Gruen's innovative analysis of the historical and literary record alters our understanding of the way this vibrant minority culture engaged with the dominant Classical civilization.
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3.4 stars; Exile can be fun.......2003-03-04
Erich Gruen's book on the Diaspora offers a major new reinterpretation of the Jewish experiences from Alexander the Great to the Jewish rebellion of 66 CE. Historically, both Othodox and Zionist Jews view the diaspora as a curse, whose denizens are perenially threatened by anti-Semitism. Gruen argues a rather different case. Jews, the vast majority of whom lived outside of Palestine, thrived in the diaspora. While taking advantages of the symposiums and civic institutions of the Hellenic and Roman worlds, they also established a plethora of synagogues and regularly paid the half-shekel temple tax to Jerusalem. By examining certain deuterocanonical and apocryphal works of literature, Gruen finds a confident sense of humor. There was no contemporary angst and agony over the diaspora.
It is important to contrast this book with Seth Schwartz's recent "Imperialism and Jewish Society," which argued for the weakness of Judaism in Palestine. Schwartz's book was based mostly on archaeological evidence, and said little about the diaspora. Except for a discussion of the plentiful arhcaeological evidence for synagogues, much of Gruen's work is based on analysis and interpretation of texts. These consist of the limited number of comments made by Romans on the Jews; Philo's account of the pogroms in Alexandra c. 40 CE; Josephus' collection of historical materials on Jewish defense of their rights, and discusssions of books such as Esther, Judith, Tobit and other books.
It is important to point out the limitations of such evidence. It tells us little about what the majority of Jews in the diaspora actually did for a living. We have mentions of the orthodoxy of Jews by Josephus and Philo, virtually the only two Jewish sources we know by name, and we have confirming mention when Romans noted Jewish customs and found them risible. But Romans and Greeks would not normally find Jewish apostasy worthy of mention, and Jewish sources might not draw attention to it. Some of Gruen's evidence is convincing. It probably is anachronistic to describe Roman society as "Anti-Semitic." To use an analogy Romans viewed Jews the way many Americans view Jehovah's Witness or the Amish; with some contempt and as fundamentally amusing, but not with malice. Gruen is also interesting on Josephus' collection of materials on Asian Jews. The frequent missives and pleas for support reflect less a constant fear of persecution, than the civil strife of first century BCE Rome, where constant shifts of power led Jews to ask the new rulers to respect their privileges. There are also interesting insights about sacral and civic institutions: Surprisingly enough, Philo was a considerable fan of the Alexandrian games.
Gruen's chapters on Jewish humor are less succesful. He starts off well, with a discussion of the many comedic elements in the Book of Esther. But then Esther is not that important a book, and Purim has always been more of a holiday than a holy day. But Gruen's discussion of other books, Tobit, Judith, and II Maccabees shows a certain tendentiousness, as he clearly strains to find humor. In his discussion of Susanna, he makes much of the silences of the text to try to bring humorous ambiguity into the text. But this ignores a key element of Biblical literature; its terseness. And when Gruen seeks to find a humorous element in Sarah's rudeness towards her maid in Tobit, he may simply be ignoring the general callousness towards servants and slaves in Hellenic times. If not well known to Protestants, Judith and Tobit have been considered holy scripture for millenia. It is one thing to argue that Jews and Christians have misinterpreted scriptures because of their theological biases. It is another to argue that they can't tell the difference between a didactic tale, and humorous anecdotes. Gruen also has a tendency to argue from silences and ambiguities in the text. But the books were not written by modernist authors; indeed they may not have been written by a single author at all, but has gone through a complex series of authors and editings, while working with legendary material. This leads to a larger problem: it is not simply that Gruen's portrait of a benign disapora ends before the brutal suppresion of the Jewish revolt, and several other revolts until the 130s. There is the problem that Gruen portrays a diaspora that is suprisingly similar to the one we have today. In both times Jews are clearly and distinctively Jewish, supportive and sympathetic of Israel, but at the same time they are also loyal citizens of their countries and active members of the community. Perhaps. But there are good reasons to be suspicious of such coincidences; I don't think this is a case of deja vu all over again.
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Dolly the Sheep was only the beginning. The potential for cloningthe process of identical asexual reproductionis limitless. As well as addressing scientific concerns, the book also discusses the ethical questions raised by cloning, including a timely look at the intricacies of the stem cell debate.
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The potential for cloning, or the process of identical asexual reproduction, is limitless. With a foreword by William Haseltine Ph. D., the CEO of Human Genome Sciences, this book explores that potential and all the surrounding issues, asking the questions: · Can cloning be used to perpetuate endangered species? · Can it resuscitate species that no longer survive? · Will cloning be used to create living, healthy human organs that can be used as replacement parts? · Could we use cloning to equip old brains with new bodies? This book also discusses the ethical questions raised by cloning, providing answers and speculation in essays entitled "Cloning Noah's Ark," "Growing New Organs," "Head Transplants," and an essay titled "I Clone" by Ronald M. Green, the director of Dartmouth College's ethics institute. The book-like the entire series-is targeted to intelligent readers who want to expand their understanding of complex scientific subjects and contains essays from top scientists working in the field, including Robert J. White, the professor of neurosurgery at Case Western Reserve University.Like the magazine, the book encompasses a spectrum of innovation through expert-authored articles that demonstrate the convergence of science, technology, and the world economy, challenging readers with fresh, new ideas and empowering them to make smart, strategic decisions.
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Fair but simplistic.......2005-09-29
Understanding Cloning is a useful book for someone with little to no background in debate about cloning. For someone with a modest knowledge of the issue, there is unfortunately very little new little information in it. That's not to say that the essays themselves aren't engaging and well-written - they certainly are. But it's probably only worth the purchase if you are looking for a primer to begin your study of the issue.
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The most important technology of the 21st century.
Do a double-take with this one-of-a-kind guide. One of technology's most awe-inspiring and hotly-debated topics-cloning-is made clearer here than anywhere else. It runs the gamut from genetic- and bioengineering, to an even handed analysis of the moral, political, and ethical issues surrounding these technologies.
€ Claims of cloned babies, the Human Genome Project, and cryogenics continue to create headlines and spur debate
€ Congress will soon decide whether the federal government should have a say about cloning human cells for medical research
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Unique and informed!.......2004-09-13
Having been a human cloning activist since 1997, I expected this book would be another moralistic rehashing of today's contemporary debate.
It certainly covered all those arguments. However, it proved to be amazingly accurate, well researched and informative. This was one of the few books which clearly explained technical details that even I was not aware of--like the chromosonal reasons that made cloning human beings very difficult. (This problem was overcome in Korea by using cells surrounding the woman's egg for nuclear transfer.)
What makes this book truly remarkable is the manner in which it goes beyond explaining both the science and the moral arguments surrounding reproductive and therapeutic cloning. It examines bioengineering animals, the promise and perils of gene therapy, "BioFoods: Frankenfoods or a Cure for Hunger?", how pharming promises to transform medicine and even explores some of the thinking of Transhumanists and science fiction visionaries.
Yes, I objected to the dismal overview of reproductive cloning. However, the authors separated that highly touted debate from other areas where many propogandists frequently use
reproductive cloning and popular Hollywood images like "Boys from Brazil" as a club against serious scientists attempting to do important medical research.
The three pages about me contained a couple small errors, more of nuance than of fact. Having dealt with the press for years, I have found even Time Magazine can profoundly misrepresent one's beliefs. This book did much better.
If you have any doubts regarding any of the above, just type my name "Randolfe" into your search engine or visit www.clonerights.com
If someone wanted to explore a wide swath of emerging scientific technologies, this is the book I would suggest that they read.
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Do You Realize How Much Impact DNA Technology has on Your Life Today? Registering your child's DNA with the police.bold new medical cures.the perfect tomato.gene cloning and DNA manipulation are no longer remote events that will have impact in your life - they are today's headlines! In this highly-acclaimed guide, Karl Drlica fully explains the basis of the ongoing genetic revolution. He guides you through the science and technology you need to understand the issues and make crucial decisions. Each step of the way he explains complex topics using easy-to-understand analogies. This basic information will help you:
* Take advantage of the benefits emerging from the new genetics.
* Protect yourself from the discrimination that may arise from release of genetic information.
* Make informed political decisions about how much DNA technology will impact your life.
"With the Genetic Revolution happening in the court rooms and doctors offices, this book is required reading for jurors, those concerned with genetic disease, or just the curious!"- Richard R. Sinden, Ph. D., Center for Genome Research, Texas A&M University "Successful investing in biotechnology requires knowledge of the science which drives it. Karl Drlica explains it in layman's terms."- Edward F. Tills, Second Vice President, Financial Consultant, Smith Barney, Inc. "The best text available to give the non-scientist or the scientist from a different field the necessary information to appreciate the implications of the latest genetic revolution."- Robert G. Fowler, Ph.D., San Jose University
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Excellent.......2005-08-18
Two DNA arise out of one. Each daughter cell will receive a DNA molecule have the exact same nucleotide sequence as the parent.
DNA polymerase travels down the DNA and produces an messenger RNA. The DNA strand separates as DNA polymerase and other proteins bind to the DNA. Nucleotides are added to the growing chain of the old strand which has been unzipped. The (A) DNA polymerase moves continueously in the direction of the unzipping and (B) DNA polyermarse moves in the opposite direction. DNA ligase join the fragments. Mutations occur during the replication, for example a T may mutate to a U.
Gene Expression. In RNA polymerase generates Messenger RNA strand. The RNA polymerase connects to a recognition site.
An amino acid connects to an enyzme and Transfer RNA connects to the amino acid then the amino acid and tRNA are released. The tRNA connects to the codon sugar on the mRNA as the Ribosome translates the mRNA. Each gene has a start and terminator codon. When the ribosome encounters the terminator codon the protein chain is released.
A ribosome connects to the mRNA and produces a peptide chain of amino acids. The ribosome creates the protein chain with the help of tranfer RNA. There are 20 amino acids and each one has a corresponding tRNA. The tRNA, enzyme, and Amino Acid are assembled into a peptide; the ribosome reads the mRNA code and a matching tRNA links too it; as new codons are read the previous tRNA is released with the previous amino acid bond too the new amino acid; at the end of the mRNA the amino acid chain is released.
RNA polymarse primes, connects at the origin, and traverses a section of DNA sugars producing a mRNA for a specific gene. mRNA is created and the ribosome creates the protein.
Gene splicing. Enzymes cut the dna into fragments at specific locations called restriction sites. These enzymes are called restriction nucleases. A bacteria or phage can be used as a host. Plasmids and DNA are cut by the enyzems, the fragments are separated and recombined using DNA ligase resulting in a plasmid that contains human DNA fragments and plasmid fragments. The plasmid are reintroduced to the bacteria and grown producing the desired proteins. A bacteria contains the chromosomes, plasmid, and phila. A male bacteria uses the phila to pull in the female bacteria and injects the plasmid into the female making it male. The bacteria divide with the new dna.
Cell division. The DNA unzips and forms two daughter cells. The nucleus wraps around each of the replicated DNA strands. What is interesting about cell division is that one strand replicates in the direction of the unzipping and the other replicates in the opposite direction and leaps back to the point of unzipping creating segments of replication connect by ligase.
Excellent introduction for non-specialists.......1999-06-09
This is the book that we ask all new undergraduates, time-slip students, high school students, and technicians to read before they start work in our lab. It is also the book I recommend to non-specialists like my father who want to know what I am doing. It is an excellent introduction.
A good replacement for a MolCell text.......1998-06-05
For someone who already went through a college-level molecular biology course, Drlica's book is an especially good refresher. The book also goes into good detail on various protocols used by biochemical and mol/cell labs today.
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Do you realize how much impact DNA technology has on your life today? Registering your child's DNA with the police..bold new medical cures...the perfect tomato...gene cloning and DNA manipulation are no longer remote events that will have impact your life- they are today's headlines! Karl Drlica will fully explain the basis of the ongoing genetic revolution. He guides you through the science and technology you need to understand the issues and make crucial decisions. Each step of the way he explains complex topics using easy-to-understand analogies.
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Throws Back the Curtain; The Human Experiment: Understanding Cloning and Stem Cell Research.: An article from: National Right to Life News
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