Ethnicity And Nationalism - Second Edition: Anthropological Perspectives (Anthropology, Culture and Society)

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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.

Customer Reviews:

First-Rate.......2004-07-13

A first-rate introduction to the anthropological study of ethnicity, using illustrations from the Zambian Copperbelt, Peru, and Mauritius. Great discussions of Barth and Abner Cohen, but very little of Geertz or, most unfortunately, Daniel Bell. Ethnic identities are "fluid, negotiable, situational, analogic (or gradualist) and segmentary [i.e., nested]." Ethnicity doesn't explain everything, but is often a powerful analytic tool. Eriksen does anthropology proud.

Politically correct, otherwise rather useless.......2004-01-07

In line with most of this author's work, it seems very much focused geographically on the places with which he is personally familiar, Norway primarily (Mauritius secondly). Norway is, however, not necessarily a good choice as a representative for the general topics discussed, and no credible rationale for this is presented. This peculiar choice of geographical and cultural starting point is obviously convenient for the author, but serves the discussion of the topics chosen poorly. Further, the reader quickly suspects that the author's underlying motivation is political, while the argumentation in the book takes a anthropological form. This is a point of criticism which the author, openly left-wing politically speaking, often is met with, and for good reason in this reader's opinion. Best avoided.

Highly informative.......2001-11-07

Eriksen blends both historical and recent contributions to the subject, then adds his own analysis. His writing style is clear and concise and his analysis is very carefully reasoned - a refreshing change from much of the social science literature. The work is more thorough on ethnicity than nationalism, but serves as a good starting point for more reading on the latter. This is an academic work, but suitable for any student of social science, and certainly anyone that has taken an introductory anthropology course.

dry but informative.......2000-08-09

The author, a Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo, has written a clear and concise book about ethnicity and nationalism from an anthropological perspective. Written in a very dry style, however, this book is not recommended as an introduction to nationalism for non-anthropologists, especially since Eriksen likes to draw on his own experiences in Mauritius and Norway a bit too much. Instead, this is a good introduction to anthropological debates about nationalism.

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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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.

When You Mean Business About Yourself: Achieving Personal Success Through Lessons From the World's Best Corporations

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Don't Put Your Dreams on the Back Burner
Pithy and Pertinent

When You Mean Business About Yourself: Achieving Personal Success Through Lessons From the World's Best Corporations
Ray Capp
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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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:

All your worlds are stages. Know your roles.
Do the right thing, and you'll do the right things.
Do what others value and they will value you.
Planning to do better is what you better plan to do.
Water your crops and parch your weeds.
The club you need is already in the bag.
If you just stick your toe in the water, you'll miss the boat.
You might have luck, but you must have pluck.
If you're barking up the wrong tree, more yelp won't help.

Customer Reviews:

Don't Put Your Dreams on the Back Burner.......2002-05-03

If you've ever had a dream that you've put on the back burner, this book will make alot of sense to you. Capp explains that you don't have to give up your dream just because you have got to live your daily life. Capp's intriguing thought process leads you through a whole new way of thinking about successfully pursuing goals. Most importantly, Capp gives you permission to pursue those dreams for your sake and the sake of all concerned. I found it extremely motivating and would recommend it to anyone who's looking to renew that "spark" for living.

Pithy and Pertinent.......2002-04-10

What a valuable -- and easy -- read. Anyone trying to get their life to better align with personal goals should read this book carefully. Capp manages to bring personal growth strategies and solutions into focus while being extremely entertaining. As a business person, it was especially poignant for me. A perfect carry-on for air travel.

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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:

1) Determining the objectives
2) Designing the system
3) Evaluating the system

The book emphasizes the use of component performance measures to establish the effectiveness of physical protection systems, applying scientific and engineering principles to meet goals. The author takes a problem-solving approach to security and risk assessment, explaining the use of electronic protection elements and demonstrating how these elements are integrated into an effective system.

The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems contains numerous illustrations of concepts throughout and includes chapter summaries reviewing the salient topics covered. Each chapter includes appropriate references to additional information as well as review questions to test the reader's grasp of key chapter concepts. The appendices include sample models for system performance analysis.

Describes the process for estimating system performance against threats.
Approaches security in a practical, systematic manner based on proven and tested measures.
Offers process-oriented security that is "user friendly" to both the novice and the seasoned professional.

Customer Reviews:

I am please, with the book condition and delivery!!.......2006-08-24

I requested the book to be expedite and it arrived as expected. The book was in great condition. I am very satisfied with this purchase.

Excelent and Practical!!.......2002-04-07

This book not only gives you a broad idea of what security is, but is very practical using it in your work, e.g. risk analysis. It is helping me a lot.
Best Buy!

The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems.......2001-10-03

The recent tragedy of New York and Washington has emphasised the considerable need for this excellent book on physical security. Mary Lynn Garcia is to be congratulated on producing a book on physical protection systems that is design-based and is driven by principle rather than application. As a senior member of the technical staff at Sandia National laboratories, Mary Lynn Garcia is well placed to have knowledge of best practice in design of systems, and the development of principles of asset protection. This book is markedly unique from other security publications on the market as it provides a well-structured and rigorous discussion of the major components of the principles of the protection of assets. The book entitled The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems by Mary Lynn Garcia has raised the standard of security references and texts to new quantum levels of quality and detail.

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.

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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.

* New chapter on transportation systems
* Extensively updated chapter on threat definition
* Major changes to response chapter

The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems. (Reviews).(Brief Article)(Review): An article from: Security Management

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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
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Title: The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems. (Reviews).(Brief Article)(Review)
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Publication: Security Management (Refereed)
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Design guidance and evaluation methodology for fixed-site physical protection systems

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Design guidance and evaluation methodology for fixed-site physical protection systems
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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

I was somewhat disappointed with the books information. Although I do market research for a small company I was looking for some helpful hints and frankly did not get that much from the book. The book is oriented twoards a retail establishment and while there were some good examples used in the book, they were not applicable to a manufacturing company. This book would be appropriate for someone about to start a business. The writing is simple to follow with some good suggestions for starting research but for a business searching for new markets or new approaches this would not be adequate.

Ama Complete Guide to Small Business Marketing

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Not worth the money
Same book in AMA marketing catalog cost more!

Ama Complete Guide to Small Business Marketing
Kenneth J. Cook
Manufacturer: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0844235962

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Not worth the money.......1999-05-26

Certainly not the COMPLETE guide ... not thorough at all. Need much more information with a much less immature style of writing.

Same book in AMA marketing catalog cost more!.......1997-05-09

Cost $29.95 from the AMA marketing catalog. Amazon cost $16.16. When find a book you want, compare the cost by going to Amazon.com before you order.

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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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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

This book is a great book to read slowly and really digest what the author is offering. In the middle of each chapter they have an area called "Reflection" and then there are personal stories of others and you can see what their learning has been.

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

I love a profound exploration of a topic as much as an experiential treatment. In his two books (This one co-authored with Cheryl Peppers and "The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace"), Alan gives us both. His first book delves into religious, mythological and psychological views of soul and how those help us discover our own soul when our inner self meets the outer world. This volume is filled with meditative and reflective ways to explore soul on a daily basis. The metaphor these book bring to mind is-please don't laugh-an Oreo cookie. You can eat the cream filling or the chocolate cookie. But eaten together...what a treat!

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

In this book, Peppers and Briskin offer even more than insights into enhancing our relationship with our work today, they offer guidance for navigating our work as we will come to know it in the years ahead.

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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Don't waste your money

Middle America plus...

Practical Advice from a Middle Market Expert

Garrett's Guide to Financial Planning

Great Financial Tool for Individuals and Financial Planners!

Garrett's Guide to Financial Planning: How to Capture the Middle Market and Increase Your Profits
Sheryl Garrett
Manufacturer: Natl Underwriter Co
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Binding: Paperback

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Customer Reviews:

Don't waste your money.......2003-10-22

As a CFP(r) myself, I was very interested and excited about reading this book. My outlook soon changed. This book should be subtitled "WHY you should capture the middle market and increase your profits" rather than "HOW TO capture the middle market and increase your profits". And the WHY should already be obvious. The author makes a compelling argument for targeting middle market Americans for financial planning services, however she falls dramatically short in providing ANY new or insightful marketing ideas on HOW to capture the specific market. In fact the ONE chapter dedicated to actually marketing is redundant of any marketing strategy book one chooses to pick up today, and it covers about 4 pages on how the author designed her own FP logo. In my opinion its another case of a financial advisor needing to stroke their own ego by writing a book - and if you like reading this "canned" praise for the author, you may just enjoy this book after all - it is full of it. The rest of the information, if you are a financial planner, you should already know or be ashamed you don't know it.

Middle America plus..........2003-03-28

Middle to upper middle income America have traditionally been underserved by the financial advisory industry. Yet they typically benefit in the most impactful ways from even basic financial planning strategies. I know from experience as a practicing CFP. Garrett and the planning network she has been building have methods for providing financial planning advice using an hourly billing model. With the hourly model for practicing (clients pay an hourly fee to their planner just like they would to their attorney, CPA or career counsler) the client can buy needed financial planning to at least start them on a path of financial planning realization. They remain in control of the costs of their planning, and it doesn't take long for the results to take hold and justification for the expense is easy. The idea is that paying by the hour and therefore knowing what the costs and scope of the work will clearly be, enough planning can be done without trying to shoehorn someone into some broadly defined, comprehensive level of analysis that simply is not necessary for entry level planning needs. And, because that level of planning is expensive, good folks often can't afford or rationalize that large an expense, especially having no previous experience hiring a planner. So often no planning takes place at all.

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

Sheryl Garrett has done a masterful job of communicating her view that a fee-only, hourly approach to providing financial advice can be both personally satisfying and financially rewarding. Sheryl clearly defines the size and potential of the Middle Market, and defines in detail a practice model to serve that market.

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

Timely and practicle. This book brings the leading edge of working with the middle market to financial planners. This book is full of practice tips and techniques for being "an all- american financial planner". It's a book that should be on every financial planner's desk.

Great Financial Tool for Individuals and Financial Planners!.......2002-12-17

I really enjoyed this book and it's "common sense" approach to the confusing world of Financial Planning! It provides a wealth of information for both individuals and Financial Planners about what Middle America is really looking for from a Financial Planner.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Duck Decoy Book.......2004-05-15

Excellent history of the numerous factories from Pascagoula. Great pictures, and ads. Highly recommend.

Excellent Factory Decoy Book !.......2004-05-15

A very thorough and detail book with great pictures, ads and company product literature. I never realized so many famous decoy factories operated in Pascagoula over a 50+ year period. Highly recommend to collectors and anyone interested in the outdoor sporting industry.

A Fitting Tribute.......2004-03-24

Excellent photography, chock full of details and trivia, enough to satisfy any decoy enthusiast. Pascagoula's decoy makers contributed greatly to the industry and this much-needed book tells their story.

Great decoy book!.......2003-10-14

Finally, a duck decoy book on the Pascagoula Factories. Highly recommend.

Pascagoula Decoys.(Special editions: great books to give and to get this holiday season): An article from: Mississippi Magazine

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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.
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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.

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Title: Pascagoula Decoys.(Special editions: great books to give and to get this holiday season)
Author: Kelli Bozeman
Publication: Mississippi Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2003
Publisher: Downhome Publications, Inc.
Volume: 22 Issue: 2 Page: 135(2)

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