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Genetic Nature/Culture
The so-called science wars pit science against culture, and nowhere is the struggle more contentious—or more fraught with paradox—than in the burgeoning realm of genetics. A constructive response, and a welcome intervention, this volume brings together biological and cultural anthropologists to conduct an interdisciplinary dialogue that provokes and instructs even as it bridges the science/culture divide. Individual essays address issues raised by the science, politics, and history of race, evolution, and identity; genetically modified organisms and genetic diseases; gene work and ethics; and the boundary between humans and animals. The result is an entree to the complicated nexus of que...
Epigenetics
Modern epigenetics unites scientists from life sciences, organic chemistry as well as computer and engineering sciences to find an answer to the question of how environmental influences can have a lasting effect on gene expression, maybe even into the next generations. This volume examines from an interdisciplinary perspective the ethical, legal and social aspects of epigenetics.
Lhasa Apso Care Guide. Lhasa Apso Dog & Puppy Care Facts & Information
"The Lhasa Apso Care Guide is a truly wonderful and insightful care guide, full of unique and reliable information" This is a comprehensive care guide which has been contributed to by a team of dog breeders, specialists, and experts of the Lhasa Apso. It is certainly a must have addition to your book collection. The Lhasa Apso is one of the cutest and charming dogs out there today. It is a small adorable dog that will certainly captivate you heart instantly. This pet guide covers all of the key information and facts that you will ever need to know about this very cute breed of dogs. Some of the core topics covered in this guide include: Lhasa Apso breed standard, history, training, commands,...
Anthropologies of Modernity
This book brings together a range of anthropological writings that are inspired by the French philosopher Michel Foucault and examine Foucault’s contribution to current theories of modernity. Treats modernity as an ethnographic object by focusing on its concrete manifestations. Tackles issues of broad interest: from colonialism and globalization to war, genetics, and AIDS. Draws on work from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and South and Southeast Asia. Contributors include James Ferguson, Akhil Gupta, Aihwa Ong, Paul Rabinow, and Rayna Rapp.
Designing with Sound
Sound can profoundly impact how people interact with your product. Well-designed sounds can be exceptionally effective in conveying subtle distinctions, emotion, urgency, and information without adding visual clutter. In this practical guide, Amber Case and Aaron Day explain why sound design is critical to the success of products, environments, and experiences. Just as visual designers have a set of benchmarks and a design language to guide their work, this book provides a toolkit for the auditory experience, improving collaboration for a wide variety of stakeholders, from product developers to composers, user experience designers to architects. You’ll learn a complete process for designing, prototyping, and testing sound. In two parts, this guide includes: Past, present, and upcoming advances in sound design Principles for designing quieter products Guidelines for intelligently adding and removing sound in interactions When to use voice interfaces, how to consider personalities, and how to build a knowledge map of queries Working with brands to create unique and effective audio logos that will speak to your customers Adding information using sonification and generative audio
Interior Design Secrets
Have you ever visited someone's home, watched a television programme or been on holiday in a fabulous hotel and wished your home could look like that? Have you looked at magazines and seen the beautiful homes of the rich and famous and would love to be able to create interiors like that? Almost certainly an Interior Designer has been involved, but how do they do it? Could you be your own Interior Designer? This book has been written by an award winning Interior Designer and gives you insight into how the professionals work and their secrets in achieving that wow factor. The chapters cover all the main areas of interior design with photographic examples and design tips summaries to remind you of the key points. This book will inspire and guide you through any size of interior design task with useful references where further information is required. Whether you are a gifted amateur or a complete novice this book will help and inspire you.
Lhasa Apso Care Guide Lhasa Apso Dog & Puppy Care Facts & Information
"The Lhasa Apso Care Guide is a truly wonderful and insightful care guide, full of unique and reliable information" This is a comprehensive care guide which has been contributed to by a team of dog breeders, specialists, and experts of the Lhasa Apso. It is certainly a must have addition to your book collection. The Lhasa Apso is one of the cutest and charming dogs out there today. It is a small adorable dog that will certainly captivate you heart instantly. This pet guide covers all of the key information and facts that you will ever need to know about this very cute breed of dogs. Some of the core topics covered in this guide include: Lhasa Apso breed standard, history, training, commands,...
A Companion to the Anthropology of Politics
This Companion offers an unprecedented overview of anthropology’s unique contribution to the study of politics. Explores the key concepts and issues of our time - from AIDS, globalization, displacement, and militarization, to identity politics and beyond Each chapter reflects on concepts and issues that have shaped the anthropology of politics and concludes with thoughts on and challenges for the way ahead Anthropology’s distinctive genre, ethnography, lies at the heart of this volume
