Suffrage Reconstructed

Suffrage Reconstructed
Author: Laura E. Free
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2015-11-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1501701088

The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified on July 9, 1868, identified all legitimate voters as "male." In so doing, it added gender-specific language to the U.S. Constitution for the first time. Suffrage Reconstructed considers how and why the amendment's authors made this decision. Vividly detailing congressional floor bickering and activist campaigning, Laura E. Free takes readers into the pre- and postwar fights over precisely who should have the right to vote. Free demonstrates that all men, black and white, were the ultimate victors of these fights, as gender became the single most important marker of voting rights during Reconstruction. Free argues that the Fourteenth Amendment's language was shaped by three key groups: African American activists who used ideas about manhood to claim black men's right to the ballot, postwar congressmen who sought to justify enfranchising southern black men, and women's rights advocates who began to petition Congress for the ballot for the first time as the Amendment was being drafted. To prevent women's inadvertent enfranchisement, and to incorporate formerly disfranchised black men into the voting polity, the Fourteenth Amendment's congressional authors turned to gender to define the new American voter. Faced with this exclusion some woman suffragists, most notably Elizabeth Cady Stanton, turned to rhetorical racism in order to mount a campaign against sex as a determinant of one's capacity to vote. Stanton's actions caused a rift with Frederick Douglass and a schism in the fledgling woman suffrage movement. By integrating gender analysis and political history, Suffrage Reconstructed offers a new interpretation of the Civil War–era remaking of American democracy, placing African American activists and women's rights advocates at the heart of nineteenth-century American conversations about public policy, civil rights, and the franchise.

Talepakemalai

Talepakemalai
Author: Brian S Bauer
Publisher: Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2021-11-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1950446239

The Lapita Cultural Complex--first uncovered in the mid-20th century as a widespread archaeological complex spanning both Melanesia and Western Polynesia--has subsequently become recognized as of fundamental importance to Oceanic prehistory. Notable for its highly distinctive, elaborate, dentate-stamped pottery, Lapita sites date to between 3500-2700 BP, spanning the geographic range from the Bismarck Archipelago to Tonga and Samoa. The Lapita culture has been interpreted as the archaeological manifestation of a diaspora of Austronesian-speaking people (specifically of Proto-Oceanic language) who rapidly expanded from Near Oceania (the New Guinea-Bismarcks region) into Remote Oceania, where no humans had previously ventured. Lapita is thus a foundational culture throughout much of the southwestern Pacific, ancestral to much of the later, ethnographically-attested cultural diversity of the region.

The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook

The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook
Author: Kathy Steligo
Publisher: Kathy Steligo
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780966979978

The best-selling guide to mastectomy and reconstruction has been rewritten and updated. This new second edition retains all the comprehensive information of the original issue, along with new information about the latest implant and flap reconstruction procedures, how to find a surgeon who specializes in these new techniques, and much more.No woman wants to lose her breasts. But having a mastectomy doesn't have to mean living without them. How do you find answers about mastectomy and reconstruction when you're still overwhelmed by your diagnosis and treatment? How real will your new breasts look and feel? What if you don't want implants? How painful and how long is the process? Will your insurance cover all the costs? What is recovery like?The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook ha all the answers. Easy-to-read and easily understood, the text explains mastectomy and demystifies reconstructive options. Readers will understand the benefits and risks of different procedures, so they can determine which technique, if any, is right for them.

Reconstructing Biblical Dead Sea Scrolls

Reconstructing Biblical Dead Sea Scrolls
Author: Edward Herbert
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2018-11-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004350241

The first part of the book develops a battery of scientifically based tools to aid the reconstruction of biblical Dead Sea Scrolls, which, when applied together, substantially improve the quality of reconstruction attainable. The focus then moves to the important non-masoretic but fragmentary biblical scroll, 4QSama, for which sixty-two new fragment identifications and an analysis of the character of the scroll are presented. Based upon this, a detailed reconstruction of the 4QSama fragments of 2 Samuel is undertaken, revealing 55% more deviations from the Masoretic text than had previously been identified. The effectiveness of the new method is thus demonstrated. Data concerning the support of key Hebrew and Greek witnesses provides a valuable foundation for the study of the history and development of the biblical text.

Life Reconstructed

Life Reconstructed
Author: Kim Harms
Publisher: Credo House Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-07-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781625862914

Whether facing mastectomy and breast reconstruction due to a cancer diagnosis or a genetic predisposition to the disease, the process is filled with uncertainty, difficult questions, intense emotions, and life-altering decisions that must be made in quick order. In Life Reconstructed, Kim Harms details her own experience, the experiences of others, plus extensive research, delving into the physical, emotional, psychological, and relational aspects of mastectomy and breast reconstruction, featuring: - input from medical professionals, - a detailed look at the distinct differences between breast reconstruction and breast augmentation (It's not a boob job!) - practical advice for decision-making, self-advocacy, recovery, talking with your children, a return to intimacy, and more. "Harms' journalistic skills and storytelling ability to share her own personal struggles with breast cancer make this book ex- ceptional." -Susan L. Beck, DO, MPH, Breast Surgeon and Medical Director, Katzmann Breast Center KIM HARMS is a two-time breast cancer survivor with a BA in English from Iowa State University. She has more than twenty years of experience as a freelance writer and spends her weekday afternoons working in her local library. A lifelong Midwestern girl, she lives in Central Iowa with her husband, the youngest of their three sons, and a rambunctious dog who takes her on walks twice a day.

Grammatical Reconstruction

Grammatical Reconstruction
Author: Don Daniels
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2020-03-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110616211

There is still widespread disagreement among historical linguists about how, or whether, syntactic reconstruction can be done. This book presents a comprehensive methodology for syntactic reconstruction, grounded in a constructional understanding of language. The author then uses that methodology to reconstruct Proto-Sogeram, the ancestor to ten languages in Papua New Guinea. Chapters are devoted to phonology, lexicon, verbal morphosyntax, nominal morphosyntax, and syntactic constructions. The work culminates in a sketch of Proto-Sogeram grammar. Based largely on the author's original fieldwork, this is an innovative application of a novel methodology to new data, and the most complete reconstruction of a Papuan proto-language to date. It will be of interest to scholars of language change, language reconstruction, typology, and Papuan languages.

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer
Author: Kelly K. Hunt
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 567
Release: 2007-12-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0387349529

Now in this, its second edition, this fully revised clinical guidebook is an essential resource for the practitioner, allowing quick, authoritative access to the latest and best in multimodality therapies. Topics covered in this volume include everything from screening for early detection of breast cancer, through diagnostic radiology and ultrasonography, to post-treatment rehabilitation, symptom management and quality of life. Two new chapters on molecular prognostic and predictive markers, and sexuality and fertility issues in women with breast cancer, have been added. This is the 7th volume in the M.D. Anderson Cancer Care Series, featuring the best standard treatment protocols from the experts at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Rome Reconstructed

Rome Reconstructed
Author: Giuliana Coletta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2007
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9788866680444

Ancient Rome reconstructed to its original magnificence ; An archeological guide to Imperial era monuments as they were and as they are today.

Learn Python Generative AI

Learn Python Generative AI
Author: Zonunfeli Ralte
Publisher: BPB Publications
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2024-02-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9355518978

Learn to unleash the power of AI creativity KEY FEATURES ● Understand the core concepts related to generative AI. ● Different types of generative models and their applications. ● Learn how to design generative AI neural networks using Python and TensorFlow. DESCRIPTION This book researches the intricate world of generative Artificial Intelligence, offering readers an extensive understanding of various components and applications in this field. The book begins with an in-depth analysis of generative models, providing a solid foundation and exploring their combination nuances. It then focuses on enhancing TransVAE, a variational autoencoder, and introduces the Swin Transformer in generative AI. The inclusion of cutting edge applications like building an image search using Pinecone and a vector database further enriches its content. The narrative shifts to practical applications, showcasing GenAI's impact in healthcare, retail, and finance, with real-world examples and innovative solutions. In the healthcare sector, it emphasizes AI's transformative role in diagnostics and patient care. In retail and finance, it illustrates how AI revolutionizes customer engagement and decision making. The book concludes by synthesizing key learnings, offering insights into the future of generative AI, and making it a comprehensive guide for diverse industries. Readers will find themselves equipped with a profound understanding of generative AI, its current applications, and its boundless potential for future innovations. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Acquire practical skills in designing and implementing various generative AI models. ● Gain expertise in vector databases and image embeddings, crucial for image search and data retrieval. ● Navigate challenges in healthcare, retail, and finance using sector specific insights. ● Generate images and text with VAEs, GANs, LLMs, and vector databases. ● Focus on both traditional and cutting edge techniques in generative AI. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for current and aspiring emerging AI deep learning professionals, architects, students, and anyone who is starting and learning a rewarding career in generative AI. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introducing Generative AI 2. Designing Generative Adversarial Networks 3. Training and Developing Generative Adversarial Networks 4. Architecting Auto Encoder for Generative AI 5. Building and Training Generative Autoencoders 6. Designing Generative Variation Auto Encoder 7. Building Variational Autoencoders for Generative AI 8. Fundamental of Designing New Age Generative Vision Transformer 9. Implementing Generative Vision Transformer 10. Architectural Refactoring for Generative Modeling 11. Major Technical Roadblocks in Generative AI and Way Forward 12. Overview and Application of Generative AI Models 13. Key Learnings