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  • Chisungu

    A Girl's Initiation Ceremony Among the Bemba of Zambia

    Series series Routledge Classics
    Audrey Richards (1899-1984) was a leading British anthropologist of the twentieth century and the first woman president of the Royal Anthropological Institute. Based on fieldwork conducted at a time when the discipline was dominated by male anthropologists, Chisungu: A Girl’s Initiation Ceremony Among the Bemba of Zambia is widely hailed as a classic of anthropology and African and gender studies ... Read more

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  • Hunger and Work in a Savage Tribe

    A Functional Study of Nutrition Among the Southern Bantu

    Series series Routledge Classic Ethnographies
    Hunger and Work in a Savage Tribe examines the cultural aspects of food and eating among the Southern Bantu, taking as its starting point the bold statement 'nutrition as a biological process is more fundamental than sex'. When it was first published in 1932, with a preface by Malinowski, it laid the groundwork for sociological theory of nutrition. Richards was also among the first anthropologists ... Read more

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  • Business and Society

    A Critical Introduction

    Corporations dominate our worlds. They employ us, sell to us and influence how we think and who we vote for.All aspects of this relationship are explored, from an historical analysis of the spread of capitalism to the regulation, ethics and exclusionary implications of business in contemporary society. The book also examines how corporate power and capitalism might be resisted and outlines a range ... Read more

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  • Saturday's Daughter

    One of ten children born to a coal-mining family in Harlan County, Kentucky ("Bloody Harlan") in the turbulent 'Twenties, Audrey Richards Lowery was a prime example of the old saying, "Saturday's child must work for a living." From the time she was 11 years old, she worked to help feed her brothers and sisters, then to support herself and her twin sons---and often her husband as well. She ... Read more

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  • Hunger and Work in a Savage Tribe

    A Functional Study of Nutrition among the Southern Bantu

    The force of hunger in shaping human character and social structure has been largely overlooked. This omission is a serious one in the study of primitive society, in which starvation is a constant menace. This work remedies this deficiency and opens up new lines of anthropological inquiry. The whole network of social institutions is examined which makes possible the consumption, distribution, and ... Read more

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  • Microbiology and Molecular Diagnosis in Pathology

    A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification and Clinical Practice

    Microbiology and Molecular Diagnosis in Pathology: A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification and Clinical Practice reviews all aspects of microbiology and molecular diagnostics essential to successfully passing the American Board of Pathology exam. This review book will also serve as a first resource for residents who want to become familiar with the diagnostic aspects of ... Read more

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    The Cliff-Dwellers (Unabridged)

    Unabridged

    7 hours 22 min

    In the bustling metropolis of Chicago, amidst the towering skyscrapers and relentless pace of life, a tale unfolds that delves into the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of success. "The Cliff-Dwellers" by Henry Blake Fuller introduces us to a cast of ambitious individuals navigating the cutthroat world of business and the social strata that define their society. As they strive to ... Read more

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    The word 'governance' is ubiquitous. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund make loans conditional on 'good governance'. Climate change and avian flu appear as issues of 'global governance'. The European Union issues a White Paper on 'Governance'. The U.S. Forest Service calls for 'collaborative governance'. What accounts for the pervasive use of the term 'governance' and to what does ... Read more

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  • Love Beyond Hope

    A Scottish, Time Travel Romance

    Series Book 4 - Morna's Legacy Series
    Don't Miss The Third Installment in Morna's Legacy Series of Scottish Time Travel Romances by USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Bethany ClaireLove is the most powerful kind of magic.Baodan McMillan values many things in life: friendship, loyalty, kindness, but certainly not love. After the tragic death of his wife many years ago, he hardened himself to the idea of giving his heart to another. There is ... Read more

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  • W.E.H. Stanner

    Selected Writings

    One of Australia’s finest essayists, the first to cut through ‘the great Australian silence’ to convey the richness and uniqueness of Aboriginal culture to settler Australians‘The most literate and persuasive of all contributions on Australia’s Indigenous people’ —Marcia LangtonW.E.H. Stanner's words changed Australia. In his 1968 Boyer Lectures he exposed a ‘cult of forgetfulness practised on a ... Read more

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  • The Economics of Enough

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