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Ethnicity And Nationalism - Second Edition: Anthropological Perspectives (Anthropology, Culture and Society)
Thomas Hylland Eriksen Manufacturer: Pluto Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0745318878 |
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Ethnicity and nationalism are pervasive features of the contemporary world, but how far is ethnicity a result of cultural differences, and how much is it in fact dependent on the practical use of, and belief in, such differences? In this book, Thomas Hylland Eriksen demonstrates that far from being an immutable property of groups, ethnicity is a dynamic and shifting aspect of social relationships. Drawing on a wide range of classic and recent studies in anthropology and sociology, Eriksen examines the relationship between ethnicity, class, gender and nationhood, as well as current issues of racism, globalization and multiculturalism. Influential theories are presented and critically compared in a lucid and comprehensive manner.A core text for all students of social anthropology and related subjects, "Ethnicity and Nationalism" has been a leading introduction to the field since its original publication in 1993. This new edition - expanded and thoroughly revised - is indispensable to anyone seriously interested in understanding ethnic phenomena. New chapters cover recent studies of migration, cultural creolization, racism, gender and nationalism, and the dilemmas of multiculturalism.
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First-Rate.......2004-07-13
Politically correct, otherwise rather useless.......2004-01-07
Highly informative.......2001-11-07
dry but informative.......2000-08-09
Eriksen is succssful in pointing out the constructive and fluid nature of ethnic and national identities: he shows how ethnicity is not an inherent property but merely an aspect of a relationship. Nonetheless, he argues, we should not therefore discount the importance of ethnicity or nationhood to those who hold it dear. He also addresses typical anthropological issues like kinship and argues for more efforts from anthropologists in studying the past to help create a better understanding of ethnicity and nationalism.
Finally, Eriksen manages to spend an equal amount of time on ethnicity and nationalism, something very rare in the literature.
All in all, a good book.
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When You Mean Business About Yourself: Achieving Personal Success Through Lessons from the World's Best Corporation
Ray Capp Manufacturer: Conduit Corporation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0975416006 |
Book Description
Ray Capp distills the principles he has observed learned and put into action in twenty years as a successful corporate executive in a way that will help you to live your life on purpose.
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When You Mean Business About Yourself: Achieving Personal Success Through Lessons From the World's Best Corporations
Ray Capp Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1558539484 |
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Successful corporations such as FedEx, Domino's Pizza, and IBM conduct their businesses according to certain principles that guarantee their success. Veteran corporate leader Ray Capp shows how to improve your personal life when you mean business about yourself by applying such principles as:
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Don't Put Your Dreams on the Back Burner.......2002-05-03
Pithy and Pertinent.......2002-04-10
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The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems
Mary Lynn Garcia Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0750673672 |
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The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems guides the reader through the entire process of security system design and integration, illustrating how the various physical and electronic elements work together to form a comprehensive system. A great resource for both the security professional and student alike, the book is arranged in three major parts:Customer Reviews:
I am please, with the book condition and delivery!!.......2006-08-24
Excelent and Practical!!.......2002-04-07
The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems.......2001-10-03
The design and evaluation process for physical protection systems is presented early in the book and provides astructured approach to the protection of assets. I am personally pleased to see that the defence in depth strategy of detection, delay and response has been applied as the foundation for the structured approaches to asset protection. The chosen approach features the major components of System Objectives, Design of Physical Protection Systems, and Analysis and Evaluation. This structure has the capacity to direct the readerr in a systematic and logical manner to the desired outcomes of the defence in depth strategy. A detailed account of the systematics of asset protection allows a well=balanced account of theory and application to be presented. An attractive feature of the book is the discussion on the computer analytical models for analysis, and the relationship of risk assessment to asst protection outcomes. The book contains review questions at the conclusion of each chapter, a glossary of terms for the unfamiliar reader, and several appendices of useful information relating to threat and analysis of risk.
...This book will prove to be most valuable for a range of academic, managerial, and practitionar personnel who have responsibility for asset protection, and should be in all major libraries and acquired by everyone with an interest in physical security.
Dr Clifton Smith
Associate Professor
Edith Cowan University
Perth, Western Australia
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Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems, Second Edition
Mary Lynn Garcia Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 075068352X |
Book Description
Design and Evaluation of Physical Security Systems, 2e, includes updated references to security expectations and changes since 9/11. The threat chapter includes references to new threat capabilities in Weapons of Mass Destruction, and a new figure on hate crime groups in the US. All the technology chapters have been reviewed and updated to include technology in use since 2001, when the first edition was published. Garcia has also added a new chapter that shows how the methodology described in the book is applied in transportation systems. College faculty who have adopted this text have suggested improvements and these have been incorporated as well. This second edition also includes some references to the author's recent book on Vulnerability Assessment, to link the two volumes at a high level.
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The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems. (Reviews).(Brief Article)(Review): An article from: Security Management
Bill Eardley Manufacturer: American Society for Industrial Security ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008ED2FS Release Date: 2005-06-01 |
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This digital document is an article from Security Management, published by American Society for Industrial Security on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 337 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Design guidance and evaluation methodology for fixed-site physical protection systems
Harold A Bennett Manufacturer: National Technical Information Service [distributor] ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0006XRH16 |
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AMA Complete Guide To Marketing Research For Small Business
Holly Edmunds Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0844235849 |
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"This book is a 'must-have' for any company interested in knowing more about its market. It contains very practical and proven strategies for powerful results." -- Fred Gerdes Director Business Services & Events Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce "This easy-to-read book answers a lot of questions and will make future research projects for us much less expensive-and much more effective." -- Carol Matheson Marketing Manager Pacific Northwest Ballet "In today's marketplace, research is a tactical necessity, and this book is a wellwritten 'how to' on the subject. I would have saved myself time, money, and frustration had I read it before attempting the research projects I've done in the past two years. Even the most experienced marketing professional will learn something new from the AMA Complete Guide to Marketing Research for Small Business. -- Jonna Lee Hough National Director of Customer Service AEI Music Network, Inc. "A much-needed book. It is equivalent to a top-quality marketing research course or textbook, but it is presented in a user-friendly, easy-to-follow format for business owners and managers. Examples and guidelines are excellent." -- Sharon Galbraith, PhD Assistant Professor of Marketing Seattle University "One of the most important messages in this book is that any business, regardless of size, can easily gather the information necesary to make informed business decisions. Businesses that follow the step-by-step approach presented here will learn about their business environment with a relatively low dollar investment. Research does not have to be complicated. The AMA Complete Guide to Marketing Research for Small Business proves it. -- Harriet Gallu Manager, Research Services Kelly Services, Inc.Customer Reviews:
The emphasis of the title should be on retail small business.......1998-08-18
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Ama Complete Guide to Small Business Marketing
Kenneth J. Cook Manufacturer: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0844235962 |
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Not worth the money.......1999-05-26
Same book in AMA marketing catalog cost more!.......1997-05-09
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The Covenantal Interpretation of the Business Corporation
Kihyoung Shin Manufacturer: University Press of America ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0761819738 |
Book Description
The purpose of this book is to compare and analyse covenatal and contractual models which are used to arrange and order complex relationships of the business corporation. This book will show that covenant and contract are different concepts for envisioning responsible relationships, and that covenatal interpretation is superior to contractual interpretation. The difference and superiority of the covenatal model comes from its connectional understanding of human nature, the purpose of the business corporation, and moral values. Thus this book will argue that business relationships based upon making a "covenant" with others expand reasonability beyond legal contract, and integrate moral commitment and theological vision into the business realm.
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Bringing Your Soul to Work: An Everyday Practice
Cheryl Peppers , and Alan Briskin Manufacturer: Berrett-Koehler Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1576751112 |
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People have begun to expect more from their jobs than Dilbertesque monotony. Bringing Your Soul to Work links ideas about the soul directly to the realities of the workplace, offering a path for growth and positive change in sync with the job a person already has. The authors explore ways to connect the true self with the demands and sacrifices required by a career and offer insight on maintaining inner faith in the face of tensions, contradictions, and cynicism. Readers are invited to investigate the darker aspects of their personality for a greater understanding of the vast richness of their interior world. Both inspirational and practical, this book is for anyone seeking to bridge their spiritual values with work, willing to explore unknown elements of their personality, and interested in discovering new perspectives.Customer Reviews:
Incredibly well written book.......2001-04-05
I am currently in the process of going back and re-reading and really taking time on some great points made in the book. Highly recommended!
Like eating an Oreo Cookie!.......2000-11-26
In his books and in his work, Alan describes how we must use the wholeness of life-the good and the bad...yin and yang-to understand the multiplicity of selves within us. Too often in organizations, we try to fractionalize ourselves and our work in ways that make exploring the wholeness difficult or impossible.
I highly recommend both of Alan's books.
Bringing Your Soul to Work: An Everyday Practice.......2000-08-15
As traditional, hierarchical work environments steadily give way to networked nodes of information and action, the locus of control will shift from outside of ourselves to inside. By guiding us gently into our selves and our own sources (and drains) of power, the authors provide important tools to help us engage in a world of work in which we are inextricably linked with one another.
I highly recommend this book for those who know that the future is here.
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Garrett's Guide to Financial Planning: How to Capture the Middle Market and Increase Your Profits
Sheryl Garrett Manufacturer: Natl Underwriter Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0872186210 |
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Don't waste your money.......2003-10-22
Middle America plus..........2003-03-28
This book will sharpen the interest of planners everywhere who are tired of fighting over the much smaller group of wealth management clients, and provide a means for accessing the much larger group of middle-upper middle income clients who will pay a professional fee for an unbiased professional advisor. Why not help clients grow into the wealth management client we all seem to want them to someday be?
The popular media have been all over the Garrett Planning Network in a very positive way. Get the book and see what all the fuss is about.
Practical Advice from a Middle Market Expert.......2003-01-21
I'm impressed by the level of detail Sheryl provides in the book. She not only outlines her practice model, but she presents a detailed look at how she serves her clients. She includes tips and techniques that she actually uses in her practice when dealing with clients. She also does a good job of highlighting various helpful websites.
If you want a good discussion of the future of financial planning in America, this is a great place to start!
Garrett's Guide to Financial Planning.......2003-01-16
Great Financial Tool for Individuals and Financial Planners!.......2002-12-17
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Pascagoula Decoys
Joe Bosco Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1589801431 |
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Wonderful Duck Decoy Book.......2004-05-15
Excellent Factory Decoy Book !.......2004-05-15
A Fitting Tribute.......2004-03-24
Great decoy book!.......2003-10-14
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Pascagoula Decoys.(Special editions: great books to give and to get this holiday season): An article from: Mississippi Magazine
Kelli Bozeman Manufacturer: Downhome Publications, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00084BFLQ Release Date: 2005-06-01 |
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This digital document is an article from Mississippi Magazine, published by Downhome Publications, Inc. on November 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1463 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Books:
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