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The Politics of Chinese Medicine Under Mongol Rule

The Politics of Chinese Medicine Under Mongol Rule

Under the rule of the descendants of Chinggis Khan (1167-1227) China saw the development of a new culture in which medical practice came to be considered a highly respected occupation for elite men. During this period further major steps were also taken towards the codification of medical knowledge and promotion of physicians’ social status. This book traces the history of the politics institutions and culture of medicine of China under Mongol rule through the eyes of a successful South Chinese official Yuan Jue (1266-1327). As the first comprehensive monograph on history of medicine in China under the Mongols it argues that this period was a separate moment in Chinese history when a configuration of power different from that of previous and succeeding periods created its own medical culture. The Politics of Chinese Medicine under Mongol Rule emphasizes the impact of the political and institutional changes caused by the Mongols and their collaborators on the social and cultural history of medicine which culminated in the medical theory of Zhu Zhenheng (1282–1358) still influential in East Asian medicine. Using a variety of Chinese-language sources including gazetteers legal texts biographies poems and medical texts it analyses the roles of the Mongols and West and Central Asians as cultural brokers and also as unifiers of China. Further it views North and South Chinese elites as agents of historical change rather than as victims of Mongol oppression. Underlining the complexity of the history of China under the Mongols and the significance of time and geography for the study of this history this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of Chinese medical history Chinese social and cultural history and medieval global history.

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Shakespeare in the Present Political Lessons under Biden

Shakespeare in the Present Political Lessons under Biden

Shakespeare in the Present: Political Lessons under Biden is the first case study in applying the lessons of Shakespeare’s plays to post-Trump America. It looks at American politics through the lens of Shakespeare not simply equating figures in the contemporary world to Shakespearean characters but showing how the broader conditions of Shakespeare’s imagined worlds reflect and inform our own. Clearly written in a direct and engaging style it shows that reading Shakespeare with our contemporary Washington in mind can enrich our understanding of both his works and our world. Shakespeare wrote for his own time but we always read him in our present. As such the way we read him now is always affected by our own understanding of our own political world. This book provides quick critical analyses of Shakespeare’s plays and contemporary American politics while serving as an introduction for undergraduates and general readers to this kind of topical presentist criticism of Shakespeare. | Shakespeare in the Present Political Lessons under Biden

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Urban Governance Under the Ottomans Between Cosmopolitanism and Conflict

Urban Governance Under the Ottomans Between Cosmopolitanism and Conflict

Urban Governance Under the Ottomans focuses on one of the most pressing topics in this field namely the question why cities formerly known for their multiethnic and multi- religious composition became increasingly marked by conflict in the 19th century. This collection of essays represents the result of an intense process of discussion among many of the authors who have been invited to combine theoretical considerations on the question sketched above with concrete case studies based upon original archival research. From Istanbul to Aleppo and from the Balkans to Jerusalem what emerges from the book is a renewed image of the imperial and local mechanisms of coexistence and of their limits and occasional dissolution in times of change and crisis. Raising questions of governance and changes therein as well as epistemological questions regarding what has often been termed 'cosmopolitanism' this book calls for a closer investigation of incidents of both peaceful coexistence as well as episodes of violence and conflict. A useful addition to existing literature this book will be of interest to scholars and researchers in the fields of Urban Studies History and Middle Eastern Studies. | Urban Governance Under the Ottomans Between Cosmopolitanism and Conflict

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Circus Psychology An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top

Circus Psychology An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top

The lives of circus artists can be mentally and physically demanding. Circus Psychology: An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top is an evidence-based guide to nurturing the mental health of circus artists while enabling them to perform at the peak of their capacities. The book is organised into three accessible sections: mental health in circus optimising the circus environment to facilitate thriving and mental skills for thriving in circus. The first section introduces general mental health concepts provides insight into the mental health of circus artists the stress process and the role of psychological resilience and perfectionism in mental health. The second section offers insight into motivation and engagement in circus the features of a psychologically safe circus environment and advice on psychologically supportive talent development environment. The final section explains applies and provides practice material for mental skills including goal setting self-talk mental imagery arousal regulation and visual anticipation. Written by Dr Fleur van Rens a circus artist and lecturer in sport psychology this book is an essential resource for those passionate about the mental health of amateurs and professionals in the circus industry. | Circus Psychology An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top

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Industrialization and Under-developed Countries

Industrialization and Under-developed Countries

First published in 1966 Industrialization and Under-Developed Countries traces the distribution causes and problems of under-development and from the point of view of the economic geographer goes on to examine the difficulties and possibilities of industrialization as a remedy. Particular emphasis is laid upon the demographic factor both in the world situation and as affecting the way of life of individual countries. This book will be of interest to students of economics and geography.

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The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CPRD) by the United Nations in 2006 is the first comprehensive and binding treaty on the rights of people with disabilities. It establishes the right of people with disabilities to equality dignity autonomy full participation as well as the right to live in the community and the right to supported decision-making and inclusive education. Prior to the CRPD international law had provided only limited protections to people with disabilities. This book analyses the development of disability rights as an international human rights movement. Focusing on the United States and countries in Asia Africa the Middle East the book examines the status of people with disabilities under international law prior to the adoption of the CPRD and follows the development of human rights protections through the convention’s drafting process. Arlene Kanter argues that by including both new applications and entirely new approaches to human rights treaty enforcement the CRPD is significant not only to people with disabilities but also to the general development of international human rights by offering new human rights protections for all people. Taking a comparative perspective the book explores how the success of the CRPD in achieving protections depends on the extent to which individual countries enforce domestic laws and policies and the changing public attitudes towards people with disabilities. This book will be of excellent use and interest to researchers and students of human rights law discrimination and disability studies. | The Development of Disability Rights Under International Law From Charity to Human Rights

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American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

American Government: Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure highlights the necessary tension between our constitutional principles and institutions and the populist heat that sometimes roils our national politics especially at the current political moment. Our constitutional democracy has been under pressure for some time but few would deny that fears for its fate have deepened in just the past few years. We assume that our political institutions will limit and contain contemporary populism just as the Founders intended and as they have in the past but will they? An increasingly polarized electorate urging their representatives to fight and never to compromise may be stressing Constitutional limits. This new edition offers to help American government teachers lead their students to a nuanced theoretical and practical understanding of what is happening in the politics of their Constitutional democracy today. New to the Second Edition Further develops and highlights the distinguishing theme of the book Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure in light of Trump Administration events over the last two years. Expands coverage of all media aspects including fake news social media responsible journalism and related topics including foreign manipulation of the news. Includes the most recent election results. Addresses issues specific to the Trump Administration including unique coverage of the 25th Amendment cabinet instability election interferences executive power and unitary action and impact on the courts. Updates in all tables figures suggested readings plus photo updates throughout. | American Government Constitutional Democracy Under Pressure

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Emerging Business Ventures under Market Socialism Entrepreneurship in China

Emerging Business Ventures under Market Socialism Entrepreneurship in China

The rapidly changing market environment in China requires more research to understand fully the empirical processes of management practice and the business landscape in which they operate. Based on longitudinal case study research between 2005 and 2010 this book explores the distinctive characteristics of emerging forms of economic enterprise under market socialism in China. Adopting a holistic view it explores how rapid environmental and institutional changes in economic reforms are impacting upon their practice and assesses the role of government policy in shaping their ownership and management processes. Through the changing patterns in the development of business ventures it outlines the dynamics of industrial and organizational change under the transitional phases of a market socialist economy and explores the tensions which emerge. This comparative perspective will be of interest to academics researchers and advanced students of business growth and enterprise management particularly those wishing to explore China Chinese business and emerging economies. | Emerging Business Ventures under Market Socialism Entrepreneurship in China

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Ghana Under Military Rule 1966-1969

Ghana Under Military Rule 1966-1969

Originally published in 1972 this book examines the way in which the military/police regime in Ghana which overthrew President Nkrumah in February 1966 performed two overlapping tasks – those of establishing itself as a recognised government and of pursuing its chosen objective of eventually restoring democratic civilian rule. The author who conducted interviews with people at many levels in Ghanaian politics including the majority of members of General Ankrah’s Cabinet traces the progress of the military regime showing that it was successful in building up public support and opening up new political avenues but that it was unable to make any fundamental economic changes. He argues that to understand the operation of the military government it is necessary to look at its relationship with most influential sections of the civilian population and clearly demonstrates that without the co-operation of such civilians the new regime could never have achieved as much as it did. | Ghana Under Military Rule 1966-1969

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The New Tenement Residences in the Inner City Since 1970

The New Tenement Residences in the Inner City Since 1970

This book examines new tenements—dense medium-rise multi-storey residences that have been the backbone of European inner-city regeneration since the 1970s and came with a new positive view on urban living. Focusing principally on Berlin Copenhagen Glasgow Rotterdam and Vienna it relates architectural design to an evolving intellectual framework that mixed anti-modernist criticism with nostalgic images and strategic goals and absorbed ideas about the city as a generator of creativity locale of democratic debate and object of personal identification. This book analyses new tenements in the context of the post-functionalist city and its mixed-use neighbourhoods redeveloped industrial sites and regenerated waterfronts. It demonstrates that these buildings are both generators and outcome of an urban environment characterised by information exchange rather than industrial production individual expression rather than mass culture visible history rather than comprehensive renewal and conspicuous difference rather than egalitarianism. It also shows that new tenements evolved under a welfare state that all over Europe has come under pressure but still to a certain degree balances and controls heterogeneity and economic disparities. | The New Tenement Residences in the Inner City Since 1970

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The Illustrated Guide to the Mass Communication Research Project

The Illustrated Guide to the Mass Communication Research Project

This book makes mass communication research projects more accessible to the new student researcher through a balance between an academically rigorous guide and an informal and humorous student-centered approach. The Illustrated Guide to the Mass Communication Research Project’s unique visual approach brings to life concepts and tactics under discussion through vivid illustrations. The book follows the universal format of the academic research paper: abstract introduction literature review methodology hypotheses/research questions quantitative and qualitative analysis/findings discussion and conclusion. It guides the reader through using key methods central to much of mass communication research: observation interviews focus groups case studies content analysis surveys experiments and sampling. Each chapter contains examples of the segment under discussion using excerpted research studies that provide writing models for the student’s own research report. Ideal for students in research-centered courses in mass media communication studies marketing and public relations whether at the undergraduate or graduate level this text will continue to serve as a valuable resource into a future communications and marketing career. Online resources are provided to support the book: examples of an in-depth interview guide a focus group moderator guide a content analysis coding form observation field notes and an experiment cover story; templates for a personal SWOT analysis and an informed consent form; a research topic worksheet; a literature review matrix; and coding exercises. Please visit www. routledge. com/9781032080758.

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Science Advice to the President

Science Advice to the President

This is a provocative behind-the-scenes introduction to the vital and complex role science plays in United States politics. It includes the first formal statement from former President Clinton's former Science Advisor John H. Gibbons; a fresh retrospective from D. Allan Bromley on science advice in the George H. W. Bush Administration; and a unique viewpoint from John McTague about his brief tenure under President Reagan. Among the twenty-four contributors are former members of the President's Science Advisory Committee distinguished scholars and industrialists. | Science Advice to the President

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The Coherence of EU Regional Policy Contrasting Perspectives on the Structural Funds

The Coherence of EU Regional Policy Contrasting Perspectives on the Structural Funds

This book brings together a rich selection of up-to-date practical experience of EU regional policy from across Europe. It provides different perspectives on the design and operation of regional development strategies under the Structural Funds from people closely involved in studying managing or advising on the process at EU national and regional levels. It therefore offers a more comprehensive and detailed understanding of the structural policies than has been available hitherto. This will prove particularly useful to researchers practitioners and students interested in European regional policies and processes. | The Coherence of EU Regional Policy Contrasting Perspectives on the Structural Funds

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The Evolution of Liberal Arts in the Global Age

The Evolution of Liberal Arts in the Global Age

Advanced and developing countries across the globe are embracing the liberal arts approach in higher education to foster more innovative human capital to compete in the global economy. Even as interest in the tradition expands outside the United States can the democratic philosophy underlying the liberal arts tradition be sustained? Can developing countries operating under heavy authoritarian systems cultivate schools predicated on open discussion and debate? Can entrenched specialist systems in Europe and Asia successfully adopt the multidisciplinary liberal arts model? These are some of the questions put to leading scholars and senior higher education practitioners within this edited collection. Beginning with historical context international contributors explore the contours of liberal arts education amid public calls for change in the United States the growing global interest in the approach outside the United States as well as the potential of liberal arts philosophy in a global knowledge economy. | The Evolution of Liberal Arts in the Global Age

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Ecocinema in the City

Ecocinema in the City

In Ecocinema in the City Murray and Heumann argue that urban ecocinema both reveals and critiques visions of urban environmentalism. The book emphasizes the increasingly transformative power of nature in urban settings explored in both documentaries and fictional films such as Children Underground White Dog Hatari! and Lives Worth Living. The first two sections—Evolutionary Myths Under the City and Urban Eco-trauma—take more traditional ecocinema approaches and emphasize the city as a dangerous constructed space. The last two sections—Urban Nature and Interdependence and The Sustainable City—however bring to life the vibrant relationships between human and nonhuman nature. Ecocinema in the City provides a space to explore these relationships revealing how ecocinema shows that both human and nonhuman nature can interact sustainably and thrive.

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The Syriac World

The Syriac World

This volume surveys the 'Syriac world' the culture that grew up among the Syriac-speaking communities from the second century CE and which continues to exist and flourish today both in its original homeland of Syria and Mesopotamia and in the worldwide diaspora of Syriac-speaking communities. The five sections examine the religion; the material visual and literary cultures; the history and social structures of this diverse community; and Syriac interactions with their neighbours ancient and modern. There are also detailed appendices detailing the patriarchs of the different Syriac denominations and another appendix listing useful online resources for students. The Syriac World offers the first complete survey of Syriac culture and fills a significant gap in modern scholarship. This volume will be an invaluable resource to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Syriac and Middle Eastern culture from antiquity to the modern era. Chapter 26 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3. 0 license. https://tandfbis. s3-us-west-2. amazonaws. com/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781138899018_oachapter26. pdf

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The Italian Diaspora in South Africa Nostalgia Identity and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations

The Italian Diaspora in South Africa Nostalgia Identity and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations

This book investigates the experiences of second- and third-generation Italians living in South Africa exploring how nostalgia for Italy influences their sense of identity and belonging. The Italian community in South Africa is a unique diaspora with a complex history including roots in Italian colonial activities in Africa and in World War II. This book looks at how the descendants of these early migrants take pride in being Italian and value the Italian language. They also ascribe much importance to their family roots and have often created a romanticized image of Italy mostly based on childhood vacation visits. The longing for an imaginary idealized version of Italy is closely linked to their wider search for a sense of identity and belonging against the backdrop of South African society currently still grappling with its own multicultural identity. Interdisciplinary by design this book draws on insights from both cultural studies and psychology in order to shine a light on an important and under-studied diasporic community. The book will be of interest to scholars from across migration studies and the Humanities in general. The Open Access version of this book available at http://www. taylorfrancis. com has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4. 0 license. | The Italian Diaspora in South Africa Nostalgia Identity and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations

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The Routledge Handbook on the International Dimension of Brexit

The Routledge Handbook on the International Dimension of Brexit

This handbook provides comprehensive and expert analysis of the impact of the Brexit process and the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on existing and future EU–UK relations within the context of both EU and international law. Examining the wider international law implications it additionally assesses the complex legal consequences of Brexit for both the EU and the UK in their dealings with third states and other international organizations. With contributions from renowned specialists in the field of EU external action each chapter will analyse specific policy areas to address key challenges arising from the Brexit process for the EU and the UK and propose solutions to overcome these problems. The handbook aims to fill a gap in research by assessing the consequences of Brexit under EU external relations law and international law. As such it is hoped it will set the research agenda for coming years on the international dimension of Brexit. The Routledge Handbook on the International Dimension of Brexit is an authoritative and essential reference text for scholars and students of international and European/EU law and policy EU politics and British Politics and Brexit as well as of key relevance to legal practitioners involved in Brexit governments policy-makers civil society organizations think tanks practitioners national parliaments and the Court of Justice.

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The Art of Suffering and the Impact of Seventeenth-century Anti-Providential Thought

The Art of Suffering and the Impact of Seventeenth-century Anti-Providential Thought

This title was first published in 2003. 'The art of suffering' is one of many strands of literature on suffering published in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This book explores through the art of suffering the way in which the meaning for suffering which the seventeenth century inherited from the Middle Ages and which centres on the role of suffering as a manifestation of the hand of God in the process of salvation is refined and enhanced by successive puritan writers only to crumble under the impact of emerging anti-providential thought. It goes on to explore the challenge which the absence of meaning for suffering presents to the Judaeo-Christian concept of an omnipotent and infinitely good God and the ways in which themes and doctrines already present in the literature on suffering are reshaped and recombined to defend the omnipotence and infinite goodness of God. | The Art of Suffering and the Impact of Seventeenth-century Anti-Providential Thought

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The Printing Unwins: A Short History of Unwin Brothers The Gresham Press (1826-1976)

The Printing Unwins: A Short History of Unwin Brothers The Gresham Press (1826-1976)

First published in 1976 The Printing Unwins is the story of the firm of Unwin Brothers: the saga that began with the enterprise of Jacob Unwin who started the business which grew over the years into the Gresham Steam Press and under his sons George and Edward into Unwin Brothers of London and Woking. The social and economic changes of the years are not overlooked and the book show vividly the ebb and flow of fortune in a family firm with its strong strain of Nonconformity. With sympathy and humour the character and foibles of the various partners are described alongside their constant striving to satisfy customers achieve technical advance and adequate financial return. The book will be of interest to students of literature and history as well to any professional in the world of printing. | The Printing Unwins: A Short History of Unwin Brothers The Gresham Press (1826-1976)

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Real Estate in Central America Mexico and the Caribbean

Real Estate in Central America Mexico and the Caribbean

This book examines real estate markets and urban development in Central America Mexico and The Caribbean (CAMEC). It considers both residential and commercial real estate with a focus on industrial and hospitality sectors infrastructure and logistics. The CAMEC region is besieged by complexity. Prone to natural disasters and with the Mexico/US border constituting the largest human migration corridor on Earth the region is also a vital trading hub for goods linking commerce between the world’s two largest oceans and the Americas. The real estate markets in this area are dynamic rapidly developing and under researched. This book analyses the particularities of these markets and the context in which investors and developers operate. The authors present case studies and contributions from key players in major cities in the region. The book exposes the regional risks and opportunities connected to urban development including market transparency urban equity and development regulation. The research presented in this volume gives the reader a comprehensive picture of each country under study detailing their individual commercial residential industrial leisure and infrastructure sectors. This is essential reading for international investors real estate students researchers and professionals with an interest in the region. | Real Estate in Central America Mexico and the Caribbean

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The Routledge History of Disease

The Routledge History of Disease

The Routledge History of Disease draws on innovative scholarship in the history of medicine to explore the challenges involved in writing about health and disease throughout the past and across the globe presenting a varied range of case studies and perspectives on the patterns technologies and narratives of disease that can be identified in the past and that continue to influence our present. Organized thematically chapters examine particular forms and conceptualizations of disease covering subjects from leprosy in medieval Europe and cancer screening practices in twentieth-century USA to the ayurvedic tradition in ancient India and the pioneering studies of mental illness that took place in nineteenth-century Paris as well as discussing the various sources and methods that can be used to understand the social and cultural contexts of disease. Chapter 24 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3. 0 license. https://www. routledgehandbooks. com/doi/10. 4324/9781315543420. ch24

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Al Jazeera and the Global Media Landscape The South is Talking Back

Al Jazeera and the Global Media Landscape The South is Talking Back

This book analyzes how and why Al Jazeera English (AJE) became the channel of choice to understand the massive protests across the Arab world 2011. Aiming to explain the ‘Al Jazeera moment ’ it tracks the channel’s bumpy road towards international recognition in a longitudinal in-depth analysis of the channel’s editorial profile and strategies. Studying AJE from its launch in mid-November 2006 to the ‘Arab Spring’ it explains and problematizes the channel’s ambitious editorial agenda and strategies examines the internal conflicts practical challenges and minor breakthroughs in its formative years. The Al Jazeera-phenomenon has received massive attention but it remains under-researched. The growth of transnational satellite television has transformed the global media landscape into a complex web of multi-vocal multimedia and multi-directional flows. Based on a combination of policy- production- and content analysis of comprehensive empirical data the book offers an innovative perspective on the theorization of global news contra-flows. By problematizing the distinctive characteristics of AJE it examines the strategic motivation behind the channel and the ways in which its production processes and news profile are meant to be different from its Anglo-American competitors. These questions underscore a central nexus of the book: the changing relationship between transnational satellite news and power. | Al Jazeera and the Global Media Landscape The South is Talking Back

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The Ecological Brain Unifying the Sciences of Brain Body and Environment

The Ecological Brain Unifying the Sciences of Brain Body and Environment

The Ecological Brain is the first book of its kind using complexity science to integrate the seemingly disparate fields of ecological psychology and neuroscience. The book develops a unique framework for unifying investigations and explanations of mind that span brain body and environment: the NeuroEcological Nexus Theory (NExT). Beginning with an introduction to the history of the fields the author provides an assessment of why ecological psychology and neuroscience are commonly viewed as irreconcilable methods for investigating and explaining cognition intelligent behavior and the systems that realize them. The book then progresses to its central aim: presenting a unified investigative and explanatory framework offering concepts methods and theories applicable across neural and ecological scales of investigation. By combining the core principles of ecological psychology neural population dynamics and synergetics under a unified complexity science approach NExT offers a compressive investigative framework to explain and understand neural bodily and environmental contributions to perception-action and other forms of intelligent behavior and thought. The book progresses the conversation around the role of brains in ecological psychology as well as bodies and environments in neuroscience. It is essential reading for all students of ecological psychology perception cognitive sciences and neuroscience as well as anyone interested in the history and philosophy of the brain/mind sciences and their state-of-the-art methods and theories. | The Ecological Brain Unifying the Sciences of Brain Body and Environment

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The Routledge Handbook of Historical Linguistics

The Routledge Handbook of Historical Linguistics

The Routledge Handbook of Historical Linguistics provides a survey of the field covering the methods which underpin current work; models of language change; and the importance of historical linguistics for other subfields of linguistics and other disciplines. Divided into five sections the volume encompass a wide range of approaches and addresses issues in the following areas: historical perspectives methods and models language change interfaces regional summaries Each of the thirty-two chapters is written by a specialist in the field and provides: a introduction to the subject; an analysis of the relationship between the diachronic and synchronic study of the topic; an overview of the main current and critical trends; and examples from primary data. The Routledge Handbook of Historical Linguistics is essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students working in this area. Chapter 28 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3. 0 license. https://www. routledgehandbooks. com/doi/10. 4324/9781315794013. ch28

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