The Economic Consequences of Immigration: Second Edition
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  • Immigrants can help to improve US's economics
The Economic Consequences of Immigration: Second Edition
Julian Lincoln Simon
Manufacturer: University of Michigan Press
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ASIN: 0472086162

Book Description

Immigration remains an emotional and fiercely debated subject, yet it continues to receive little attention from economists. In a newly available, updated edition, this pathbreaking book offers an objective and comprehensive inquiry into the economic consequences of immigration into the United States and concludes that immigration is, on the whole, beneficial to U.S. natives. It also covers a wide range of data, spanning long stretches of history, that indicate experience in Canada and Australian is similar. The findings are relevant to most developed countries.
Updated to reflect Simon's most recent work on immigration and with a new foreword by the author of Fresh Blood: The New American Immigrants, this theoretical, empirical study systematically examines each of the significant economic mechanisms by which immigrants affect natives. These include the transfer-and-tax system, production capital, human capital, physical infrastructure, productivity, environmental externalities, and unemployment. In Simon's inimitable style--both analytically sophisticated and accessible--The Economic Consequences of Immigration debunks many of the suppositions still at large, demonstrating that immigrants displace fewer jobs than they create, are better educated than the majority of U.S. workers, and are no more of a drain on the welfare system than the general population.
This important book is ideal for courses on labor and population and is useful as a reference book to researchers and journalists examining the many issues surrounding immigration.
The late Julian L. Simon was Professor of Business Administration, University of Maryland, College Park, and Adjunct Scholar at the Cato Institute.
From reviews of the first edition:
"Julian Simon has given us not only the best and most comprehensive book ever written on the economic consequences of immigration but a book that deals directly with the public-policy issues. It is an essential book not only for economists but for policymakers as the nation continues to debate who and how many shall come through the golden door inthe months and years to come." --Reason
"One is tempted to use the word 'monumental' for this study of the effects of immigration. . .It would be hard to find any source of information on which the author has not drawn." --Kenneth E. Boulding, Social Science Quarterly

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Immigrants can help to improve US's economics.......1997-10-03

This book analyzes the economic effects on immigrants who have gone to the US in order to improve their economics lot. The main findings of this book are intended to answer the question - "how many immigrants should the US admit each year?". The general conclusion, based on the auther's various analyses and findings, is: "more than at present, and chosen more for their economic characteristics and less on the basis of family connections."

This book gives the statistical figures about the size and "quality" of the immigration in US. The immigrants has a smaller share of foreign-born persons than countried thought to be. As to the "quality" of immigrants, immigrants tend to arrive in their 20s and 30s. On average, they have as much education as do natives. Compared to natives, the immigrants' rate of participation in the labor force is higher, they save more, they apply more effort during working hours, they more like to start new businesses and to be self-employed, their rate of unemployment is lower, their fertility rate is lower, and they do not have a higher propensity to commit crime.

The presence of more immigrants means that there are more working persons who will think up productivity. Larger population increases productivity. The most powerful argument against admitting immigrants always is that they take away jobs held by natives and increase native unemployment. However, the author of this book disagree with this point. Immigrants not only take jobs, they make jobs indirectly with their spending and directly with starting new business.

I think this book is outdated. It published 6 years ago. The situation may be changed within this 6 years. But, this book did many good economic researches.

Master Change, Maximize Success
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Read, Even Better Reference...
  • A valuable reference
  • A comprehensive primer in change management
  • Easy read, great graphics, profound messages!
  • Master Change, Maximize Success
Master Change, Maximize Success
Rebecca Potts , and Jeanenne LaMarsh
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ASIN: 0811841707

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Change is inevitable in any organization. Master Change, Maximize Success is a guide to understanding it and learning to make the most of the opportunities that it provides. This latest addition to the Positive Business series inspires with bold illustrations and a series of Work Solutions - practical exercises designed to teach success. Master Change, Maximize Success gives readers the tools to assess when change is necessary - to stay competitive, to innovate, to grow - and then how to create new strategies to energize managers, teams, and individuals. Authors Rebecca Potts and Jeanenne LaMarsh speak from their experience as consultants to address resistance to change, overcome common obstacles, and evaluate results - leading people and process with positive results.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Read, Even Better Reference..........2005-01-19

As a Change Master, trained to implement change with Jeannene LaMarsh's techniques, I find this book essential to remind me of ideas, concepts, techniques, definitions, tools. It is a good read, but an even better reference book. I love the index and the pages where tools are laid side by side with the reading material showing where they should be used.

4 out of 5 stars A valuable reference.......2004-04-12

Engaging read, with interesting and inviting language. For novices a plain English starters guide. For experienced change agents a painless, even pleasant, way to continuously remind your self of the high spots

5 out of 5 stars A comprehensive primer in change management.......2004-03-20

As a professional practitioner of change management, I feel certain that this book will further enhance my understanding of the human side of change, and make me a better consultant. From identifying the factors that drive change, to understanding the roles we play in change, to identifying and mitigating resistance to change, (and so much more) this book is a comprehensive primer in change management. "Master Change, Maximize Success" is an engaging read, and a visually stimulating book that offers powerful philosophies and techniques for surviving in a world that is changing at an unprecedented pace.

5 out of 5 stars Easy read, great graphics, profound messages!.......2004-03-15

This book takes the mystery out of managing change. The ideas are very practical and intuitive, and presented in an easy to read, fun fashion. I got through it very quickly. The colorful graphics made it even more interesting. This material can be used to manage organizational or personal change. Very helpful!

5 out of 5 stars Master Change, Maximize Success.......2004-03-08

Finnaly, a "how to" book written in common sense style. The message of this book is clear, concise, and cogent. Change without proper planning, clear vision, and direct sponsorship is the formula for chaos, at best. This is a work that belongs on the shelf - no, desktop of anyone who is charged with managing people, processes, or the business culture within any corporation. The examples clearly indicate the generic nature of the change elements, regardless of level on a chart or position on the management cascade. I highly recommend this work at both the theoretical level and as a guideline for any business process improvement department.

Keep Austin Weird: A Guide to the Odd Side of Town
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  • An essential guide.
Keep Austin Weird: A Guide to the Odd Side of Town
Red Wassenich
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ASIN: 0764326392

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Red Wassenich, who coined of the phrase "Keep Austin Weird," is tour guide to the weirder side of Austin, Texas, through this endlessly entertaining text and over 180 color photos of colorful places, people, and doings in the state's capital city. Tour the Cathedral of Junk, a three-story, sixty-ton behemoth made with hubcaps, TVs, and over 700 bicycles. Meet Leslie, the cross-dressing, semi-homeless perennial mayoral candidate. Party at the Spamarama, Austin's premier weird cook-off, known for its Spam-filled dishes from "gourmet" and "insane" recipes. Keep your eyes peeled for cruising art cars or take a Segway tour of downtown. Shop in South 1st Street's weird businesses, including Roadhouse Relics and Unemployed Democrats. Sports fans must see Austin's Roller Derby, starring the Texas Rollergirls, and bowl at the Dart Bowl, where bowling kitsch is king. For the adventurous, there is no better guide to Austin!

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5 out of 5 stars An essential guide........2007-04-24

If you're new to Austin, thinking about visiting, or even if you've lived there for a while and are interested in what all the "Keep Austin Weird" fuss is about, this is an essential guide, and a lavishly illustrated one. If you're looking for a synopsis and photographs about the weird/unique things of Austin- you'll find it here- from the Annual Spamarama to eccentric political candidates to the Texas Chili Parlor to Satan's Cheerleaders. To my knowledge, this is the only book on Austin of its kind, and so is an essential resource for those who are thinking about visiting the city or native Austinites who want to learn more about it.
Nyung Na: The Means of Achievement of the Eleven-Faced Great Compassionate One, Avalokiteshvara of the (Bhikshuni) Lakshmi Tradition, with the Fasting Ceremony and Requests to the Lineage Gurus
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  • Purify!
Nyung Na: The Means of Achievement of the Eleven-Faced Great Compassionate One, Avalokiteshvara of the (Bhikshuni) Lakshmi Tradition, with the Fasting Ceremony and Requests to the Lineage Gurus
Losang Kalsang Gyatso
Manufacturer: Wisdom Publications
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ASIN: 0861712501

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An intensive Buddhist practice for purification and the accumulation of positive energy.

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5 out of 5 stars Purify!.......2000-05-24

I have experienced a Nyung Na fasting retreat using this book. It was GRUELLING, and afterwards I felt FANTASTIC! The prayers and prostrations along with the fasting is a beautiful ritual that softens the heart. Buddhist ritual all has a subtle purpose and effect on the mind, this one is no exception. This retreat leaves a person feeling cleansed.
Threshers at Work
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    Threshers at Work
    Hans Halberstadt
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      Our Annual Catalogue 1891, Harrison Machine Works: Manufacturers of Jumbo Engines, Belleville Threshers, Swinging Straw-Stackers, & Dingee-Woodbury Horse-Powers
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      The performance of sex and gender in Oslo Nye Dukketeatrets Hedda Gabler.: An article from: Scandinavian Studies
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        The performance of sex and gender in Oslo Nye Dukketeatrets Hedda Gabler.: An article from: Scandinavian Studies
        Tanya Thresher
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        Release Date: 2007-02-01

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        Date: December 22, 2006
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        Descendants of Edmund Dolbeare of England and Boston, Massachusetts: Additions to the work of Mrs. Winifred L. Holman
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          Mary Griffiths Thresher
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          Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology, Third Edition
          Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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          • Awesome
          • Excellent Introduction to Botany
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          Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology, Third Edition
          James D. Mauseth
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          ASIN: 0763721344

          Book Description

          A thorough overview of the fundamentals of Botany.

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars The review by Tony Rpince was of the purchase, not the text.......2007-01-21

          Sorry Tony, sounds like you got burnt by a seller.
          Botany by Mauseth is a great introductory text - not a note book.

          1 out of 5 stars Look carefully at the cover.......2006-11-10

          This book is not in fact "An Introduction to Plant Biology" by Mauseth, as the heading might suggest, but is merely a kind of glorified notebook for the use of students taking a course for which the Mauseth book is the set text. It is not a textbook on botany.

          5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2001-02-21

          Thsi book was a perfect bookb for someone who wants to know the straight facts about Botany. For example, a college student might enjoy useing this book because it is packed with so much information.

          5 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to Botany.......2000-03-12

          This book is a must for anyone seriously interested in learning about plants and their relation to the other living kingdoms. It is richly illustrated and covers material clearly and in-depth. I have used the first edition for over eight years as 1) a good read and 2) a reference that continues to inform me as a serious gardener as well as an educated layman. The book emphasizes the evolutionary adaptative aspects of plants to their environment. Starting from the basics of chemistry, it covers plant anatomy, physiology, genetics, and taxonomy. It is a wonderful resource.

          2 out of 5 stars U.C. Student.......1998-02-18

          This was our text for Bis. 1C (Winter 98) at U.C. Davis. The book was well illustrated, but was far too in-depth for an intro course. I found lecture notes more useful.

          The Perils and Pleasures of Domesticating Goat Cheese
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars Delightful Book!.......2005-10-25

          This is not a "how to" manual, but a story of a love affair with goats and living a dream. Beautiful pictures as well. Great book.

          5 out of 5 stars Delighted this Cheesemaker!.......2004-12-06

          Hilarious and true to my much smaller-scale experience raising goats and cheesemaking. Wonderful photography details life on the farm and in the cheeseplant. My husband and I read it aloud to one another while cooking dinner.

          2 out of 5 stars For a child.......2004-06-12

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          Chon-Ji of Tae Kwon Do Hyung
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • basic TKD
          • First and best ITF forms books
          • A good reference and teaching aid
          • very well thought out book with excellent illustrations
          • Well illustrated
          Chon-Ji of Tae Kwon Do Hyung
          Jhoon Rhee
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          ASIN: 0897500008

          Book Description

          Rhee has been called "The Father of American Taekwondo" and holds the rank of seventh dan. He is internationally renowned and has instructed members of Congress. The chon-ji form is directed toward the beginning white belt. Applications are included with foot patterns, overhead views, and one-step sparring. Fully illustrated.

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars basic TKD.......2006-03-29

          Chon-Ji is the first form that many of us must master. Sometimes it is too much to take in and one wishes that they could see the whole thing particularly the places where they have trouble. Jhoon Rhee's book is a big help. It explains the moves and shows them from different angles but more importantly he explains the martial applications. Too many people do not understand this aspects of the hyungs. Remember that you should do each form several hundred times before testing. Jhoon Rhee's series should be in any good TKD library.

          5 out of 5 stars First and best ITF forms books.......2000-10-06

          Jhoon Rhee's series of hyung books were the first in the U.S. documenting the ITF forms. Except for this first book, these books present two of the forms for each belt up to 1st degree Black Belt. This book uses the rest of the space to demonstrate the basic techniques.

          Overall, excellent presentations of these forms, especially the photo sequences that show you the entire form on one page, which is very useful for quickly scanning the form. Also, the author indicates where the kiai should be, which other kata books I've seen neglect to show you.

          5 out of 5 stars A good reference and teaching aid.......1999-05-02

          This entire series has become a staple in our class for the last 10 years. Easily understood, with pictures from every possible angle, and diagrams as to how you should look between moves allow even my begining students to use it. For those studying this series of forms, this book, and its series, are a must have.

          5 out of 5 stars very well thought out book with excellent illustrations.......1999-02-04

          Very well illustrated book by the father of tae kwon do in the United States. Jhoon Rhee shows why he has been considered the master of this art and a teacher who has been emulated by many from coast to coast and throughout the world. I never thought you could really learn a martial arts form or anything useful about martial arts from a book until this one came along. Wow! Even accomplished students of the martial arts would gain excellent insight into their art by having this book. Newer students will improve their learning and understanding of what they are doing by being able to review this book while they are learning. The only way I can think of improving this book is by getting it autographed by the author.

          3 out of 5 stars Well illustrated.......1998-08-31

          My first impression was one of disappointment. I had anticipated a book demonstrating the hyung patterns, rather than a book demonstrating the various techniques applied in them.

          Once I was over that first batch of disappointment, however, I came to appreciate the book for what it is worth -- a good book on illustrating ITK moves. I liked the way the photographies are handled, with overhead views as well as side-views.

          It was not what I was looking for, but a good book never the less. I recommend it.
          Chon Ji of Tae Kwon Do Hyung -
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            CHON-JI of Tae Kwon Do Hyung, English/Spanish Edition
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              Jhoon Rhee
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              Chon-Ji of Tae Kwon Do Hyung:  English/Spanish Edition
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                        Berlitz French Grammar Handbook (Berlitz Handbooks)
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                        • French grammar
                        • Excellent for Novice or Expert
                        Berlitz French Grammar Handbook (Berlitz Handbooks)
                        Alan Moys , and Inc. Berlitz International
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                        Berlitz French Grammar Handbook provides a complete overview of syntax, parts of speech, punctuation, and other grammar fundamentals. Special sections target potential probems area, the use of present tense expressing future meaning, and the use of relative pronouns. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars French grammar.......2005-08-29

                        As long as you have a basic introduction to French, this book is a great reference to advance your verbal and written communication.

                        5 out of 5 stars Excellent for Novice or Expert.......2005-03-16

                        Bravo to Berlitz for having produced a one-stop comprehensive source of information on the French language. I find Berlitz French Grammar Handbook to be invaluable in its depth, clarity and precision in explaining and deciphering often incredibily difficult concepts in French.
                        This handbook can be used either as a strict grammar reference or to acquire a general or specific understanding of most aspects of French grammar. It may also be used as one of several means of acquiring a working knowledge of the `syntax' of the language.
                        Syntax means `word order' or how words fit together to convey meaning. I find the handbook to be quite good at demonstrating common everyday syntax in a simple fashion by means of the direct examples it provides.
                        Fortunately, this grammar handbook does not assume that you know the meanings of different grammatical terms. It contains abundant explanations for each specific point of French grammar and there are always complete explanations provided for all grammatical terms. The way in which the classic grammatical term and explanation is followed immediately by a practical example of everyday use is one of Berlitz Grammar Handbook's greatest strengths.
                        Another major plus to this grammar handbook is the huge number of practical and authentic mini-monologues which utilize different points of grammar in actual real-life contexts to illustrate a point of grammar as it's really spoken.
                        It is obvious that Bertlitz intended this manual for individuals who actually wish to `use' their French in real life situations. The handbook also makes clear which constructions are only for formal and not everyday use.
                        Overall, I recommend Berlitz French Grammar Handbook as a very good reference guide and learning tool for French. With Berlitz French Grammar Handbook you will be satisfied whether your are a complete novice or a language expert. It literally has something for everyone.
                        MARK FROBOSE/ AUTHOR OF THE BEHIND THE WHEEL CD COURSES IN SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, GERMAN, PORTUGUESE, CHINESE, JAPANESE, & ARABIC
                        Berlitz French Verb Handbook (Berlitz Guides)
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                          From simple--je mange--to compound tenses--que j'eusse mangandeacute;--this easy-to-use, comprehensive guide to French verbs offers clear explanations and multiple examples of usage. A perfect supplement for learners of French at all levels. Over 200 pages.
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                          4 out of 5 stars Handy, compact, worthwhile.......2003-11-21

                          This is a nice compact volume. It's by no means an authoritative or exhaustive reference work, but for a beginner or an intermediate-level student of French, this book serves its purpose as a handy quick reference that covers the essentials of French grammar. It's nothing special, but it's worth having unless you really need something large and technical.
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                                Lee Bontecou: A Retrospective of Sculpture and Drawing, 1958-2000
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                                • re: the photographic record
                                • Catalog is a Wonderful Companion to the Exhibition
                                Lee Bontecou: A Retrospective of Sculpture and Drawing, 1958-2000
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                                In the 1960s, the American artist Lee Bontecou was heralded as one of the most important young artists of her time. Painstakingly crafted from castoffs--Army surplus and canvas conveyor belts from a neighboring laundry--her wall reliefs evoked a fearsome sci-fi world of black holes and bared teeth, a mysterious doom-filled terrain no one had ever seen before. In the mid-'70s, however, Bontecou disappeared from the art scene, declining to take part in exhibitions. Lee Bontecou: A Retrospective revisits five decades of this extraordinary artist's work. The texts include Elizabeth A.T. Smith's overview of Bontecou's career, Robert Storr's nuanced analysis of the cultural context of the work, Donna De Salvo's remarks about the otherworldly drawings, and a pivotal essay from 1965 by the sculptor Donald Judd. Especially intriguing is Mona Hadler's brief discussion of Bontecou's personal interests (insect life, model airplanes) and political beliefs. No one has much to say about the critically disparaged vacuum-formed plastic sculptures of fish and flowers from the 1970s. But Bontecou's intricate drawings and recent series of suspended sculptures, which Smith describes as "something between a helicopter and an insect," continue to explore a natural realm that combines delicacy and menace. Lee Bontecou, which contains 175 full-color illustrations, accompanies an exhibition of the same title at the UCLA Hammer Museum in Los Angeles through Jan. 11, 2004, which travels to Chicago and New York. --Cathy Curtis

                                Book Description

                                One of the leading female artists of the late 20th century, Lee Bontecou (b. 1931) became widely known for her welded steel sculptures and plastic and epoxy molded assemblages from the 1960s and 1970s. Her powerful and original constructions, which were both critically acclaimed and actively collected, evoked natural phenomena and organic biological life even as they grew more abstract. This monograph-the first extensive analysis of her art-presents some 50 sculptures and more than 100 drawings, including her celebrated early works as well as later pieces that are little known and have never been publicly exhibited or published. Along with four original essays, this volume also includes a reprint of Donald Judd's influential 1965 Arts Magazine article on Bontecou.

                                At last, through this major survey of her work-which accompanies an exhibition organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, and ULCA Hammer Museum-we are able to reevaluate the career of an artist who has become legendary in the art world because of the impact of her striking early work and the enormous influence she continues to have on younger artists.

                                Customer Reviews:

                                3 out of 5 stars re: the photographic record.......2004-03-04

                                I just studied both the book and the exhibition in Chicago. The works are wonderful first hand. The book is a nice supplement in some ways, the quality of the prints is good on the surface, and there are some contextual pictures of studio environment etc. But the book is enormously disappointing in one very important way: Most of the photographs of works in the first section are taken from only one angle, head on, and lit evenly so they give *no* idea of the geometry and depth of the works. The actual works have very dramatic physical depth, but the photographs make them look as flat as paintings. It's great that there is at least an inventory presented here, unfortunately, this book missed the rare opportunity to definitively fill the need for a photographic record of Bontecou's major works. It would have been greatly improved with multiple angles or more informative lighting for the works that demand it. You still have to see an exhibition to really have any idea what her works are like.

                                Regrettably, Amazon guidelines do not allow me to provide the URLs to Bontecou's own press release response to Storr's statements (search for "bontecou" on ereleases.com headlines).

                                5 out of 5 stars Catalog is a Wonderful Companion to the Exhibition.......2004-03-03

                                It is difficult to review the exhibition catalog without first taking in the Lee Bontecou survey at one of the museum exhibitions currently traveling the US. Unfortunately the exhibition will travel to only three museums in the three largest cities in the US, yet most of the works come from public and private collections throughout the country. Luckily, readers get to see all of the pieces in a carefully written, scholarly book full of full-color reproductions, several essays about the artist and her process, essays about the artist and surrounding influences from (and in) art history, and a detailed exhibition checklist with thumbnail photos of each work in the full exhibition. There are over 150 works in the traveling exhibition presented in a catalog of 240 pages. The photographs are standard for a catalog presentation but photographs of the sculptural works may not give accurate renderings of scale or detail; once again, this is a catalog and not a coffee table book of a few of the artist's better-known works. For just a few dollars more than the softcover, get the hardbound edition; you will want to keep this book for a lifetime.
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