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Higglers in Kingston - Winnifred Brown Glaude - Bog - Vanderbilt University Press - Plusbog.dk

Higglers in Kingston - Winnifred Brown Glaude - Bog - Vanderbilt University Press - Plusbog.dk

Making a living in the Caribbean requires resourcefulness and even a willingness to circumvent the law. Women of colour in Jamaica encounter bureaucratic mazes, neighbourhood territoriality, and ingrained racial and cultural prejudices. For them, it requires nothing less than a herculean effort to realise their entrepreneurial dreams. In Higglers in Kingston, Winnifred Brown-Glaude puts the reader on the ground in frenetic urban Kingston, the capital and largest city in Jamaica. She explores the lives of informal market labourers, called ""higglers,"" across the city as they navigate a corrupt and inaccessible ""official"" Jamaican economy. But rather than focus merely on the present-day situation, she contextualises how Jamaica arrived at this point, delving deep into the island's history as a former colony, a home to slaves and masters alike, and an eventual nation of competing and conflicted racial sectors. Higglers in Kingston weaves together contemporary ethnography, economic history, and sociology of race to address a broad audience of readers on a crucial economic and cultural centre.

DKK 899.00
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The Classless Society - Paul W. Kingston - Bog - Stanford University Press - Plusbog.dk

The Classless Society - Paul W. Kingston - Bog - Stanford University Press - Plusbog.dk

Are there classes in America? In The Classless Society Paul Kingston forcefully answers no. This book directly challenges a long-standing intellectual tradition of class analysis, recently revitalized by such prominent scholars as Erik Olin Wright and John Goldthorpe. Insisting on a realist conception of class, Kingston argues that presumed "classes" do not significantly share distinct, life-defining experiences. Individual chapters assess the extent of class structuration in five dimensions of life: mobility (how demographically cohesive are classes?), interaction patterns (do classes exist as communal groups?), cultural orientation (are there class cultures, as Bourdieu and his followers maintain?), class sentiment (to what extent do objective position and subjective sentiments align?), and political orientations (do classes represent distinct political forces?). This broad assessment is the basis for Kingston''s conclusion that classes do not exist in America in any meaningful way. The Classless Society analyzes prominent general "maps" of the American class structure, as well as the less-studied extremes of socioeconomic position ("Lives of the Rich and Poor"), the alleged emergence of post-industrial classes (the "New Class" and the "McProletariat"), and class structuration in other societies ("American Unexceptionalism"). Kingston rigorously addresses the question, "How would you recognize a class if you saw one?" thus establishing clear grounds for engaging the issue. He relates the findings and methods of the best contemporary research in substantial detail, allowing the reader to assess the book''s conclusions from a thorough evidentiary base.

DKK 959.00
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The Politics of Religion, Nationalism, and Identity in Asia - Jeff Kingston - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The Politics of Religion, Nationalism, and Identity in Asia - Jeff Kingston - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

This comprehensive book provides a comparative analysis of religious nationalism in contemporary, globalized Asia. Exploring the nexus of religion, identity, and nationalism, Jeff Kingston assesses similarities and differences across the region, focusing on how religious sentiments influence how people embrace nationalism and with what consequences. Kingston shows that in the age of the Internet this has become an especially volatile mix that breeds violence and poses a significant risk to secularism, diversity, civil liberties, democracy, and political stability. This extremist tide has swept across Asia with tragic results, as witnessed by 730,000 Rohingya Muslims driven out of Myanmar, 70,000 Kashmiris slaughtered in India, and Islamic State affiliates terrorizing Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Who could have imagined Buddhist monks inciting violence and intolerance or setting themselves on fire? Or pious vigilantes beheading atheist bloggers? Or clerics defeating and jailing powerful politicians on blasphemy allegations? And, what explains why one million Uighur Muslims are locked up in China? Examining the causes and consequences of these varied phenomena and what they portend, Kingston casts a sobering light on the world of the Asian Century.

DKK 816.00
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Plutarch's Prism - Rebecca Kingston - Bog - Cambridge University Press - Plusbog.dk

Plutarch's Prism - Rebecca Kingston - Bog - Cambridge University Press - Plusbog.dk

Throughout the early modern period, political theorists in France and England drew on the works of Plutarch to offer advice to kings and princes. Elizabeth I herself translated Plutarch in her later years, while Jacques Amyot''s famous translations of Plutarch''s The Parallel Lives led to the wide distribution of his work and served as a key resource for Shakespeare in the writing of his Roman plays, through Sir Thomas North''s English translations. Rebecca Kingston''s new study explores how Plutarch was translated into French and English during the Renaissance and how his works were invoked in political argument from the early modern period into the 18th century, contributing to a tradition she calls ''public humanism''. This book then traces the shifting uses of Plutarch in the Enlightenment, leading to the decline of this tradition of ''public humanism''. Throughout, the importance of Plutarch''s work is highlighted as a key cultural reference and for its insight into important aspects of public service.

DKK 1042.00
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Superheated Steam Drying - Mukund Haribhau Bade - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Superheated Steam Drying - Mukund Haribhau Bade - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Superheated steam drying (SSD) has long been recognized for several major advantages it offers over other convective dryers, including high energy efficiency by utilization of energy in the exhaust steam, higher product quality due to the absence of oxygen, and avoidance of fire and explosion hazards. Offering a global critical overview of the current state of art, Superheated Steam Drying: Technology for Improved Sustainability and Quality assesses future needs and opportunities for industry adoption and further innovation in SSD. It covers SSD technologies for various industrial sectors and mathematical modeling approaches to help with design and scale-up. The effects of SSD on drying kinetics as well as product quality are also discussed with examples. This book serves as a useful reference for technicians, graduate students, and researchers in the field of drying technology. It can also be used in courses on industrial drying, processing and drying of food, advanced drying technology, and superheated steam drying.

DKK 995.00
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Made in Oceania - - Bog - Sean Kingston Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Made in Oceania - - Bog - Sean Kingston Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Throughout the Pacific, cultural heritage is both a powerful idiom in post-colonial state-making, and a potent mobilizing force in diverse grassroots social movements, many of which have been misunderstood as 'cargo-cults' or 'inventions of tradition' in anthropological analyses. This collection recognizes cultural heritage as a ground for creativity and experimentation with social forms, and pin-points both the conflicting values at play and their potentially subversive power. Describing key social processes in Hawaii, Tahiti, Pohnpei, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Australia, it explores alternative ways of configuring authority and organizing the state, as well as highlighting the potential in local social movements to influence culture and politics at the national level. Taking the pulse of important contemporary social movements in the region, this volume is key for understanding the development of the modern nation-state in the Pacific.

DKK 788.00
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Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior - - Bog - Oxford University Press Inc - Plusbog.dk

Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior - - Bog - Oxford University Press Inc - Plusbog.dk

Noted Asian Americanist Sau-ling C. Wong presents a thought-provoking overview of critical issues surrounding Kingston''s contemporary classic, such as reception by various interpretive communities, canon formation, cultural authenticity, fictionality in autobiography, and feminist and poststructuralist subjectivity. Eight critical essays are supplemented by headnotes, an interview, and an annotated bibliography.

DKK 842.00
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Contemporary Japan - Jeff Kingston - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Contemporary Japan - Jeff Kingston - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Contemporary Japan: History, Politics and Social Change since the 1980s presents a comprehensive examination of the causes of the Japanese economic bubble in the late 1980s and the socio-political consequences of the recent financial collapse. - - Represents the only book to examine in depth the turmoil of Japan since Emperor Hirohito died in 1989, the Cold War ended, and the economy collapsed - - Provides an assessment of Japan''s dramatic political revolution of 2009 - - Analyzes how risk has increased in Japan, undermining the sense of security and causing greater disparities in society - - Assesses Japan''s record on the environment, the consequences of neo-liberal reforms, immigration policies, the aging society, the US alliance, the Imperial family, and the ''yakuza'' criminal gangs - - Selected as a 2011 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE -

DKK 785.00
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Practical Guide to Litigation - John Kingston - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Practical Guide to Litigation - John Kingston - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Against the background of Lord Woolf''s interim report "Access to Justice", this text includes accounts of tactical matters and practical litigation "tips", as well as descriptions of the procedures involved. Litigation is often conducted by companies who do not have much practical experience of the processes that might be expected of them. The same applies to others who become involved in litigation without actually having to conduct the procudure as lawyers. This book is intended to give a brief, clear and comprehensive overview of litigation, arbitration and ADR in England. Intended as a comprehensive overview of litigation, arbitration and ADR in England, this guide is aimed at clients and firms who are involved in, or assist cases, who would like to understand the process better in a non-technical way but do not want to see every statement supported by authority.

DKK 1147.00
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Religion in an Ageing Society - Paul Kingston - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Religion in an Ageing Society - Paul Kingston - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Two convictions underlie this book. The first is that religious communities in a secular, pluralist society with an ageing population share some important features and respond to the challenges in similar ways. The second is that aged people may share a spirituality, insights and wisdom regardless of which religious group (if any) formally claims their allegiance. For these reasons, there are important lessons to be learned by viewing ageing through the lens of religion, and vice versa. This book considers the relationship between ageing and religious belonging not just from the perspective of the individual and their carer(s), but from that of the religious community as a whole. Ground-breaking essays on key themes setting the global context of religion and aging in 21st century developed societies, are accompanied by shorter and more accessible chapters on practical topics arising from the relationship of religious communities to ageing in contemporary western settings.

DKK 1265.00
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Data Visualization - Robert (kingston University & St George's Grant - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Data Visualization - Robert (kingston University & St George's Grant - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This is the age of data. There are more innovations and more opportunities for interesting work with data than ever before, but there is also an overwhelming amount of quantitative information being published every day. Data visualisation has become big business, because communication is the difference between success and failure, no matter how clever the analysis may have been. The ability to visualize data is now a skill in demand across business, government, NGOs and academia. Data Visualization: Charts, Maps, and Interactive Graphics gives an overview of a wide range of techniques and challenges, while staying accessible to anyone interested in working with and understanding data. Features: - - Focusses on concepts and ways of thinking about data rather than algebra or computer code. - - - Features 17 short chapters that can be read in one sitting. - - - Includes chapters on big data, statistical and machine learning models, visual perception, high-dimensional data, and maps and geographic data. - - - Contains more than 125 visualizations, most created by the author. - - - Supported by a website with all code for creating the visualizations, further reading, datasets and practical advice on crafting the images. - Whether you are a student considering a career in data science, an analyst who wants to learn more about visualization, or the manager of a team working with data, this book will introduce you to a broad range of data visualization methods. Cover image: Landscape of Change uses data about sea level rise, glacier volume decline,increasing global temperatures, and the increasing use of fossil fuels. These data linescompose a landscape shaped by the changing climate, a world in which we are now living.Copyright © Jill Pelto ( jillpelto.com ).

DKK 901.00
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Referring Expressions, Pragmatics, and Style - Kate (kingston University Scott - Bog - Cambridge University Press - Plusbog.dk

Referring Expressions, Pragmatics, and Style - Kate (kingston University Scott - Bog - Cambridge University Press - Plusbog.dk

Reference is a major theme in the study of language and language use. Providing a relevance-theoretic account of reference resolution, this book develops our understanding of procedurally encoded meaning by exploring its function and role in reference resolution. A range of referring expressions are discussed, including definite descriptions, demonstratives and pronouns. Existing work on the pragmatics of reference has largely focused on how reference is resolved. However, speakers can do much more than just secure reference when they use a referring expression. A speaker''s choice of expression might communicate information about their attitudes and their emotions, and referring expressions can also be used to create stylistic and poetic effects. The analyses in this book widen the focus to consider these broader effects, and the discussions and arguments presented take seriously the idea that referring expressions can contribute to meaning and communication in a way that goes beyond reference.

DKK 948.00
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English, French & German Comparative Law - Raymond (kingston University Youngs - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

English, French & German Comparative Law - Raymond (kingston University Youngs - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This comparative analysis considers the differing approaches to important areas of law in England, France and Germany. In particular, constitutions, sources of law, rights against the state to prevent abuse of power, and rights of private individuals and organisations against each other in tort and contract are examined and compared, and the system of courts is also considered. Updated and revised, each sub-topic is introduced with the relevant material in the English system, allowing easy comparison and assimilation of the other systems. The text includes translations of relevant French and German codal material, and references to relevant cases from all of the jurisdictions. This new edition includes constitutional changes in France and the United Kingdom, in particular the new procedure for challenging existing legislation before the Conseil constitutionnel . It examines the consequences of the Lisbon Treaty, as well as other recent codal and legislative changes. Comprehensive and topical, the text explores a wide variety of new case law on issues such as: preventive detention; the use of evidence obtained by torture; the balance between suppression of terrorism and personal freedom; the internet; email monitoring; artificial reproductive techniques; use of global positioning systems (GPSs), deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and closed-circuit television (CCTV); the wearing of religious clothing (such as the headscarf) and symbols (such as the cross); circumcision; methods of crowd control; the prevention of human trafficking; the preservation of privacy, especially for celebrities; and the legality of pre-nuptial agreements and success fees for lawyers. Designed for students on comparative law courses, this textbook will also prove valuable to students who are familiar with English law, but require a readily comprehensible introduction to French or German law.

DKK 1070.00
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New World Drama - Elizabeth Maddock Dillon - Bog - Duke University Press - Plusbog.dk

New World Drama - Elizabeth Maddock Dillon - Bog - Duke University Press - Plusbog.dk

In New World Drama , Elizabeth Maddock Dillon turns to the riotous scene of theatre in the eighteenth-century Atlantic world to explore the creation of new publics. Moving from England to the Caribbean to the early United States, she traces the theatrical emergence of a collective body in the colonized New World—one that included indigenous peoples, diasporic Africans, and diasporic Europeans. In the raucous space of the theatre, the contradictions of colonialism loomed large. Foremost among these was the central paradox of modernity: the coexistence of a massive slave economy and a nascent politics of freedom. Audiences in London eagerly watched the royal slave, Oroonoko, tortured on stage, while audiences in Charleston and Kingston were forbidden from watching the same scene. Audiences in Kingston and New York City exuberantly participated in the slaying of Richard III on stage, enacting the rise of the "people," and Native American leaders were enjoined to watch actors in blackface "jump Jim Crow." Dillon argues that the theater served as a "performative commons," staging debates over representation in a political world based on popular sovereignty. Her book is a capacious account of performance, aesthetics, and modernity in the eighteenth-century Atlantic world.

DKK 800.00
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The Asian American Renaissance - Mai Wang - Bog - Edinburgh University Press - Plusbog.dk

The Asian American Renaissance - Mai Wang - Bog - Edinburgh University Press - Plusbog.dk

How do transnational Asian American novels and poems reimagine the classics of nineteenth-century American literature? The Asian American Renaissance: Literary Encounters Across Time is the first scholarly investigation into the formal and archival links between canonical authors such as Whitman, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Melville and their twentieth-century Asian American counterparts. It investigates how a transnational group of authors—Carlos Bulosan, Younghill Kang, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Eileen Chang—inherit the American Renaissance as both a racial allegory and a supplier of literary forms such as the romance and the jeremiad.

DKK 883.00
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Gone to the Grave - Abby Burnett - Bog - University Press of Mississippi - Plusbog.dk

Gone to the Grave - Abby Burnett - Bog - University Press of Mississippi - Plusbog.dk

Before there was a death care industrywhere professional funeral directorsoffered embalming and other services,residents of the Arkansas Ozarks-and,for that matter, people throughout theSouth-buried their own dead. Everypart of the complicated, labor-intensiveprocess was handled within thedeceased''s community. This processincluded preparation of the body forburial, making a wooden coffin, diggingthe grave, and overseeing theburial ceremony, as well as observing awide variety of customs and superstitions.These traditions, especially in ruralcommunities, remained the norm upthrough the end of World War II, afterwhich a variety of factors, primarily theloss of manpower and the rise of thefuneral industry, brought about theend of most customs.Gone to the Grave, a meticulous autopsy of this now vanishedway of life and death, documents mourning and practical ritualsthrough interviews, diaries and reminiscences, obituaries, anda wide variety of other sources. Abby Burnett covers attemptsto stave off death; passings that, for various reasons, could notbe mourned according to tradition; factors contributing to highmaternal and infant mortality; and the ways in which loss wasexpressed through obituaries and epitaphs. A concluding chapterexamines early undertaking practices and the many anglesfuneral industry professionals worked to convince the public ofthe need for their services.Abby Burnett, Kingston, Arkansas, is a former freelance newspaperreporter. She is the author of When the Presbyterians Came toKingston: Kingston Community Church, 1917-1951.

DKK 858.00
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Articulate Silences - King Kok Cheung - Bog - Cornell University Press - Plusbog.dk

Articulate Silences - King Kok Cheung - Bog - Cornell University Press - Plusbog.dk

In this pathbreaking book, King-Kok Cheung sheds new light on the thematic and rhetoncal uses of silence in fiction by three Asian American women: Hisaye Yamamoto, Maxine Hong Kingston, and JoyKogawa. Boldly articulating the unspeakable, these writers break the silence imposed by families or ethnic communities and defy the dominant culture that suppresses the voicing of minority experiences. Yet at the same time, they demonstrate how silences—voiceless gestures, textual ellipses, authorial hesitations—can themselves be articulate. Drawing on theoretical works on women''s writing, on ethnicity and race, and on postmodernism and history, Cheung takes issue with Anglo-American feminists who valorize speech unequivocally and with revisionist Asian American male critics who attempt to refute Orientalist stereotypes by renouncing silence. She challenges Eurocentric views of speech and silence as polarized, hierarchical, and gendered, and proposes an approach to Asian American literature which overturns the "East-West" or "dual personality" model. Yamamoto, Kingston, and Kogawa interweave speech and silence, narration and ellipses, autobiography and fiction as they adapt and recast Asian and Euro-American precursors. Drawing freely from both traditions, they reinvent the past by decentering, disseminating, and interrogating authority-but not by reappropriating it. A fresh and subtle response to issues relating to cultural diversity, Articulate Silences will be important reading for scholars and students in the fie,4s of literary theory and criticism, women''s studies, Asian American studies, and ethnic studies.

DKK 1219.00
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