Readings in the Theory of Religion

Readings in the Theory of Religion
Author: Scott S. Elliott
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2016-06-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1315475596

'Readings in the Theory of Religion' brings together classic and contemporary texts to promote new ways of thinking about religion. The texts reflect the diverse methods used in the study of religion: text and textuality; ritual; the body; gender and sexuality; religion and race; religion and colonialism; and methodological and theoretical issues in the study of religion. 'Readings in the Theory of Religion' is an indispensable introduction to theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches in religious studies and provides the student with all the tools needed to understand this fascinating and wide-ranging field.

Harlan's Crops and Man

Harlan's Crops and Man
Author: H. Thomas Stalker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0891186360

A scientific and historical study of crops and their age-old relationship with human civilization The cultivation and harvesting of crops have been at the heart of human culture and development for thousands of years. As we have grown from hunter-gatherers into agrarian societies and industrial economies, our ongoing relationship with the plants that feed us and support our manufacturing has also evolved. So too, of course, have those plants themselves, with the combined forces of shifting climates, selective plant breeding, and genetic modification all working to alter their existence in profound and fascinating ways. Coming some 30 years after its previous incarnation, the third edition of Harlan’s Crops and Man marks an exciting re-examination of this rich topic. Its chapters lay out the foundations of crop diversity as we know it, covering topics that range from taxonomy and domestication to the origins of agricultural practices and their possible futures. Highlights include: Archeological and anthropological studies of agriculture’s history and development Detailed examinations of the histories and classifications of both crops and weeds Explanations of taxonomic systems, gene pools, and plant evolution Studies of specific crops by geographical region Updated to include the latest data and research available, this new edition of Harlan’s Crops and Man offers an illuminating exploration of agricultural history to all those engaged with plant science and the cultivation of crops.

Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in Northwest and Western Australia During the Years 1837, 38, and 39, Under the Authority of Her Majesty's Government, Vol. 1 of 2

Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in Northwest and Western Australia During the Years 1837, 38, and 39, Under the Authority of Her Majesty's Government, Vol. 1 of 2
Author: George Grey
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2018-03-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780666880789

Excerpt from Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in Northwest and Western Australia During the Years 1837, 38, and 39, Under the Authority of Her Majesty's Government, Vol. 1 of 2: Describing Many Newly Discovered, Important, and Fertile Districts, With Observations on the Moral and Physical Condition of the Aboriginal Inhabitants, &C It only remains to state, in a few words, the circumstances under which this work is given to the public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Diversity and Society

Diversity and Society
Author: Joseph F. Healey
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 150638904X

The author is a proud sponsor of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. "The text offers a comprehensive study of historical evolution of race, ethnicity, and gender in the U.S; and makes effective use of contemporary (including open access) sources of information about these issues. My students find the reflective questions and related activities to be instructive and engaging." —Cheryl Renee Gooch, Arts and Humanities Department, Cumberland County College Adapted from the bestselling Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class by Joseph F. Healey and Andi Stepnick, Diversity and Society provides a brief overview of inter-group relations in the U.S. In ten succinct chapters, Healey and Stepnick explain concepts and theories about dominant-minority relations; examine historical and contemporary immigration to the U.S.; and narrate the experiences of the largest racial and ethnic minorities. The Sixth Edition of this bestseller explores a variety of experiences within groups, paying particular attention to the intersection of gender with race and ethnicity. While the focus is on minority groups in the U.S., the text also includes comparative, cross-national coverage of group relations in other societies. Updated with the most current trends and patterns in inter-group relations, this text presents empirical data in an accessible format to show students how minorities are inseparable from the larger American experience.

Mammalia

Mammalia
Author: Bannister
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1988-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9004611452