Federal Planning and Historic Places

Federal Planning and Historic Places
Author :
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 214
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0742502597
ISBN-13 : 9780742502598
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Federal Planning and Historic Places by : Thomas F. King

Section 106. A critical section of an obscure law, the National Preservation Act. It has saved thousands of historic sites, archeological sites, buildings, and neighborhoods across the country from destruction by Federal projects. And it has let even more be destroyed, or damaged, or somehow changed. It is the major legal basis for a multi-million dollar 'cultural resource management' industry that provides employment to thousands of archeologists, historians, and architectural historians. It is interpreted in a wide variety of ways by judges, lawyers, Federal agency officials, State and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, contractors, and academics. But what does it say, and how does the regulatory process it created actually work? In this book, Tom King de-mythologizes Section 106, explaining its origins, its rationale, and the procedures that must be followed in carrying out its terms. Available just months after the latest revision of section 106, this book builds on King's best-selling work, Cultural Resource Laws and Practice: an Introductory Guide (AltaMira Press 1998). It is indispensable for federal, state, tribal, legal, academic, and citizen practitioners in the United States. King's engaging and witty prose turns a tangle of complicated regulation into a readable and engaging guide. ** CLICK 'Sample Readings' below to view the most current addendum to this book. Sponsored by the Heritage Resources Management Program, University of Nevada, Reno

Applied Anthropology

Applied Anthropology
Author :
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 377
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780313068911
ISBN-13 : 0313068917
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Applied Anthropology by : Satish Kedia

Applied Anthropology: Domains of Application, edited by Satish Kedia and John van Willigen, comprises essays by prominent scholars on the potential, accomplishments, and methods of applied anthropology. Domains covered in the volume include development, agriculture, environment, health and medicine, nutrition, population displacement and resettlement, business and industry, education, and aging. The contributors demonstrate in compelling ways how anthropological knowledge, skills, and methodologies can be put to work in addressing social, economic, health, and technical problems facing societies today. With their genuine commitment to protecting the diversity and vitality of human communities, applied anthropologists working in real-life settings have and will continue to have a lasting impact on people around the world. The editors enrich the volume by providing introductory and concluding chapters that offer a detailed historical context for applied anthropology and an exploration of its future directions.

A Passion for the Possible

A Passion for the Possible
Author :
Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
Total Pages : 248
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780823232925
ISBN-13 : 0823232921
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis A Passion for the Possible by : Brian Treanor

Paul Ricoeur's entire philosophical project narrates a "passion for the possible" expressed in the hope that in spite of death, closure, and sedimentation, life is opened by superabundance, by how the world gives us much more than is possible. Ricoeur's philosophical anthropology is a phenomenology of human capacity, which gives onto the groundless ground of human being, namely, God. Thus the story of the capable man, beginning with original goodness held captive by a servile will and ending with the possibility of liberation and regeneration of the heart, underpins his passion for the more than possible. The essays in this volume trace the fluid movement between phenomenological and religious descriptions of the capable self that emerges across Ricoeur's oeuvre and establish points of connection for future developments that might draw inspiration from this body of thought.

The Modern Maya

The Modern Maya
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 280
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:39015019601502
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis The Modern Maya by : Macduff Everton

One hundred and ninety-five fascinating bandw photographs by Everton, and an equally interesting text, present a richly preserved and colorfully varied culture. Includes essays by Ulrich Keller and Dorie Reents-Budet. The volume accompanies a traveling exhibit of the same name (at Lehigh U. Art Galleries through 1 January 1992, then at the Art Galleries of California State U., Northridge, 24 February-28 March 1992). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Anthropology in Practice

Anthropology in Practice
Author :
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Total Pages : 236
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1555879853
ISBN-13 : 9781555879853
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Anthropology in Practice by : Riall W. Nolan

How can students and scholars effectively prepare for - and succeed at - a career in the nonacademic world of applied anthropology? This comprehensive guide, full of practical detail, presents the answers. Nolan relates how to acquire and use the skills essential for work as a practitioner. A key feature of his book is its lifetime focus: he systematically moves from preparation, to job search and negotiation, to research methods and ethics, to building a career, to maintaining relations with the academy. The result is an important reference for current practitioners - and a must-have handbook for prospective anthropologists.

Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology

Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology
Author :
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Total Pages : 1053
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781452276304
ISBN-13 : 1452276307
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology by : R. Jon McGee

Social and cultural anthropology and archaeology are rich subjects with deep connections in the social and physical sciences. Over the past 150 years, the subject matter and different theoretical perspectives have expanded so greatly that no single individual can command all of it. Consequently, both advanced students and professionals may be confronted with theoretical positions and names of theorists with whom they are only partially familiar, if they have heard of them at all. Students, in particular, are likely to turn to the web to find quick background information on theorists and theories. However, most web-based information is inaccurate and/or lacks depth. Students and professionals need a source to provide a quick overview of a particular theory and theorist with just the basics—the "who, what, where, how, and why," if you will. In response, SAGE Reference plans to publish the two-volume Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology: An Encyclopedia. Features & Benefits: Two volumes containing approximately 335 signed entries provide users with the most authoritative and thorough reference resource available on anthropology theory, both in terms of breadth and depth of coverage. To ease navigation between and among related entries, a Reader's Guide groups entries thematically and each entry is followed by Cross-References. In the electronic version, the Reader's Guide combines with the Cross-References and a detailed Index to provide robust search-and-browse capabilities. An appendix with a Chronology of Anthropology Theory allows students to easily chart directions and trends in thought and theory from early times to the present. Suggestions for Further Reading at the end of each entry and a Master Bibliography at the end guide readers to sources for more detailed research and discussion.

Community Interventions and AIDS

Community Interventions and AIDS
Author :
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 313
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780198036333
ISBN-13 : 0198036337
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Community Interventions and AIDS by : Edison J. Trickett

As news headlines report staggering numbers of people infected with HIV or AIDS across the globe and as stereotypes of typical AIDS patients become less and less specific to particular sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds, the AIDS pandemic shows little sign of relenting. AIDS crosses geopolitical and social barriers, and social and behavioral scientists are confronted with the new challenge of developing scientific inquiry and corresponding interventions around participatory, community-based, and community-focused methods. These interventions are increasingly targeting the contextual influences on individual behavior, such as peer groups, social networks and support systems, and community norms. Community-level interventions also draw on local resources and are respectful of sociocultural circumstances and traditions. This book articulates how the social and behavioral sciences can respond to HIV/AIDS. It is written for all who have a stake in AIDS research, stimulating discussion and debate about the natures of community research and intervention broadly across such disciplines as public health, community health education, urban planning, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy of science. The book proposes alternative perspectives on means of ascertaining knowledge about the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the inclusion of community collaboration in interventions.

Hunger and Nutrition Problems Among American Indians

Hunger and Nutrition Problems Among American Indians
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 144
Release :
ISBN-10 : UCR:31210014740326
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Hunger and Nutrition Problems Among American Indians by : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Hunger

Applied Anthropology

Applied Anthropology
Author :
Publisher : Greenwood
Total Pages : 306
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:39015032762505
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Applied Anthropology by : John Van Willigen

Applied Anthropology has proven to be the best survey of this rapidly growing field. Van Willigen addresses all aspects of applied anthropology, including applied research techniques, social impact assessment, and evaluation research. He also presents social intervention approaches, such as action anthropology research and development anthropology, action research, community development, and cultural brokerage. This revised edition includes new material on social marketing, knowledge utilization, and needs assessment. Developments within the discipline and updated references provide the finishing touches to a work that will continue to be an excellent tool for learning how to use anthropological knowledge effectively. Designed for both student and professional alike, Applied Anthropology gives attention to the urgent issues of ethics, job hunting, and the professional role of the anthropologist. Enriched with numerous examples of applied projects, exercises, and discussion topics, this work will contribute to a shared tradition of practice and enhance one's ability to learn and teach an important professional field.