A-Z of Modern Europe, 1789-1999

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An A-Z of Modern Europe 1789-1999is a comprehensive dictionary which defines modern Europe through its important events and people. It includes entries on:
*key people from Napoleon Bonaparte to Hitler
*key political and military events
*influential political, social, cultural and economic theories.
The book offers accessible and concise definitions of nearly 1000 separate items. It is cross-referenced and thus provides associated links and connections while the appendices contain essential extra information. There are five helpful maps to guide the reader along.

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A comprehensive historical dictionary which defines Modern Europe through its important events and people. It is cross-referenced and thus provides associated links and connections.

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A-Z of Modern Europe, 1789-1999
MARTIN POLLEY
Manufacturer: NY
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ASIN: B000MU987Y

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A-Z of Modern Europe; 1789-1999.
Martin Polley
Manufacturer: Routledge
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N5ZUO8

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Written in an easy-to-read, narrative format, this volume provides the most comprehensive coverage of North American Indians from earliest evidence through 1990. It shows Indians as "a people with history" and not as primitives, covering current ideological issues and political situations including treaty rights, sovereignty, and repatriation. A must-read for anyone interested in North American Indian history.

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Very Dry.......2006-11-11

I purchased this book for an anthropology class and had to read selected chapters. I found this book to be extremely dry and difficult to read. Even my professor was disappointed with it.

Check This Out.......2003-12-29

Recently I took an class on Native American history which used this as the textbook. Its a decent book for getting an introduction to the Nations of North America though it doesn't always go into as much detail as it could, and it tends to only focus on major events. So its nice for getting a broad picture, but not for focusing in on the finer details. As with most books on the subject, things are arranged by "culture groups" or "regions" though the opening chapter is focused on the early history, archaeology, paleo-Indians and a history of anthropology in the Americas.

From there it goes on to the Nation-states of Mexico, the Greater Southwest, the Southeast, the Northeast, the Prarie-Plains, California and the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic/Subarctic. Each region opens with a timeline, showing major events and focuses in on history from the archaeic periods to the modern era with a look at specific Nations thrown in. These are peppered with photographs, illustrations, maps and accounts from Native peoples themselves or looks at specific topics like Sequoyah, the Ghost Dance or peace treaties. Obviously some of these chapters are a little pressed, such as the Southwest which focuses on the ancient Hohokam, Mogollan and Anasazi civilizations alongside the Pueblos, Yumans, Yaqui, Tohono O'odham and Athapaskans (Navajo and Apache); all greatly different from one another despite living in the same "cultural area". Conversely, the chapter on the Southeast flowed more or less seemlessly through the archaeic period to the Mound Builder civilizations to the Five Civilized Nations and the Powhatan Confederacy of historic times. Closing out each chapter is a list of recommended further readings on the subject, going into further depth. I recognized some of the titles and must admit that the list is quite good.

After that it focuses in on the modern American Indian community in the United States and Canada, covering basically the whole 20th century. This is a really nice chapter, but the fact that its so small and has so much to cover really kind of irked me. Yes, I do think it was important of them to stress the pan-Indian awareness that has arisen recently, and yes the First Nations face many similar situations everywhere from the Black Hills to Nunavat to the Navajo Nation, but still each part of this continent is different and there is so much diversity that its hard to really make any general blanket statements. Even about the last 100 years. It then closes out with a short chapter on anthropology and the American Indian. This is an interesting chapter, examining things such as the languages of North America, but again a bit too short. All in all though I would have to say this was an excellent introductary text and certainly worthwhile for understanding North Americn history. Just not the best thing for particular Nations.

Interesting Account of Native American Indians.......2001-01-30

This is an extremely thorough account of different American Indian tribes. This is a must have for anyone interested or studying anthropology or Native American studies. Every chapter centers on a different geographical location and the different tribes in those areas. I recommend this highly.

NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS: A COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT

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NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS: A COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT
ALice Beck Kehoe
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall
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ASIN: B000OIX528

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North American Indians: A Comprehensive Account
Alice Beck Kehoe
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIMP6U

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North American Indians: A Comprehensive Account
Alice Beck Kehoe
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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North American Indians: A Comprehensive Account. Second Edition.

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North American Indians: A Comprehensive Account. Second Edition.

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ASIN: B000ICBZFY

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Engineers and geologists in the petroleum industry will find Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics, 2E, a powerful resource in providing a basis of rock mechanical knowledge - a knowledge which can greatly assist in the understanding of field behavior, design of test programs and the design of field operations. Not only does this text give an introduction to applications of rock mechanics within the petroleum industry, it has a strong focus on basics, drilling, production and reservoir engineering. Assessment of rock mechanical parameters is covered in depth, as is acoustic wave propagation in rocks, with possible link to 4D seismics as well as log interpretation.

* Learn the basic principles behind rock mechanics from leading academic and industry experts
* Quick reference and guide for engineers and geologists working in the field
* Keep informed and up to date on all the latest methods and fundamental concepts

Holt Science And Technology: Environmental Science Short Course E

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Holt Science And Technology: Environmental Science Short Course E

Manufacturer: Holt Rinehart & Winston
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Microorganisms, Fungi, and Plants (Holt Science & Technology)

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Microorganisms, Fungi, and Plants (Holt Science & Technology)
Katy Z. Allen , and Linda R. Berg
Manufacturer: Holt Rinehart & Winston
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ASIN: 0030499321

Cryobanking The Genetic Resource: Wildlife Conservation for the Future?

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Cryobanking The Genetic Resource: Wildlife Conservation for the Future?
Paul Watson
Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 0748408142

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There is a growing awareness of a worldwide reduction in biodiversity and the urgent need to develop ways to redress the problem. This is the first major book devoted to the subject of genetic resource banking (GRB) and its role in preserving global animal biodiversity. In Cryobanking the Genetic Resource, expert contributors provide the non-specialist with an overview of the subject and the practical techniques associated with GRB. The book presents a basic introduction to the concepts, and then points the way to relevant literature for those who wish to develop practical applications. The first section deals with the potential contribution of GRB to biodiversity protection, while the second section offers an introduction to the basic cryobiology of gametes and embryos. In the first section, genetic considerations for planning interventions are discussed, together with disease control measures. This section explores related reproductive technologies necessary for the use of cryopreserved gametes and embryos, as well as a range of other issues such as ownership and security of stored material, and the size and location of cryopreserved material. The second section offers a thorough review of the literature on cryopreservation of spermatozoa, oocytes, and embryos. It gathers species into related groups for ease of reference, and does not assume extensive specialist knowledge so that newcomers to the field can make the best use of the available research. This book is an essential resource for zoologists and conservationists with an interest in genetic management and captive breeding, and also for students involved in biodiversity issues, conservation, and assisted reproduction.

Reproductive Science and Integrated Conservation (Conservation Biology)

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Reproductive Science and Integrated Conservation (Conservation Biology)

Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521011108

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Reproductive mechanisms are well understood in only a handful of vertebrate species, mostly domestic livestock and laboratory animals. This means that attempts to develop and implement management policies for wildlife conservation of endangered species are often based on poor data or no data at all. In Reproductive Sciences and Integrated Conservation, leading authorities examine reproductive diversity in fishes, amphibia, reptiles, birds and mammals. They review the many factors that influence reproduction--including genetics, behavior and nutrition--and assess the potential conservation relevance of the recent rapid advances in reproductive technology and medicine.

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Reproduction is essential to the continuation and evolution of life on this planet and is therefore a centrally important process in the conservation of wildlife. However, reproductive mechanisms are well understood in only a handful of vertebrate species, mostly domestic livestock and laboratory animals. This means that attempts to develop and implement management policies for wildlife conservation, and especially for endangered species that, by definition, are difficult to study, are often based on poor data or no data at all. In Reproductive Science and Integrated Conservation leading authorities provide glimpses of reproductive diversity in fishes, amphibia, reptiles, birds and mammals. Conservation plans are founded on the assumption that reproduction will be successful, but what if it fails? This book reviews the many factors that influence reproduction, including genetics, behaviour and nutrition, and experts assess the potential conservation relevance of the recent rapid advances in reproductive technology and medicine.

Biofilms In The Aquatic Environment (Special Publications)

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Biofilms In The Aquatic Environment (Special Publications)
C. W., Ed. Keevil
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 0854047581

Biotechnology And The Conservation Of Genetic Diversity (SYMPOSIA OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON)

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Biotechnology And The Conservation Of Genetic Diversity (SYMPOSIA OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON)
H.D.M., ED. MOORE
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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ASIN: 0198540302

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The conservation of many endangered species will depend on active management plans for both wild animals and those bred in captivity. A crucial factor is the maintenance of genetic variation in given populations to ensure that inbreeding effects are kept to a minimum. This volume describes
the rapid advances that have been made in reproductive biology and molecular genetics, explaining the role and practice of reproductive technology in the breeding of rare and endangered animals in captivity. Calling on both theory and example, the authors highlight three major categories of
biotechnology: techniques for managing reproduction (such as in vitro fertilization), techniques for cryopreservation of reproductive material and embryos (the `frozen zoo'), and techniques for genetic analysis. Both practical and ethical issues in captive breeding are explored here by scientists
who are leading workers in the field. The work is certain to be a valued resource for zoologists and conservation biologists concerned with issues of diversity and preservation.

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