The Victorian Eye

The Victorian Eye
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 393
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ISBN-10 : 9780226640785
ISBN-13 : 0226640787
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis The Victorian Eye by : Chris Otter

During the nineteenth century, Britain became the first gaslit society, with electric lighting arriving in 1878. At the same time, the British government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. How did such enormous changes in the way people saw and were seen affect Victorian culture? To answer that question, Chris Otter mounts an ambitious history of illumination and vision in Britain, drawing on extensive research into everything from the science of perception and lighting technologies to urban design and government administration. He explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading, as well as institutional efforts to collect knowledge. And he contends that, contrary to presumptions that illumination helped create a society controlled by intrusive surveillance, the new radiance often led to greater personal freedom and was integral to the development of modern liberal society. The Victorian Eye’s innovative interdisciplinary approach—and generous illustrations—will captivate a range of readers interested in the history of modern Britain, visual culture, technology, and urbanization.

Advanced Physical Geodesy

Advanced Physical Geodesy
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Publisher : Abacus Press
Total Pages : 524
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B4254580
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Advanced Physical Geodesy by : Helmut Moritz

Reports and Documents

Reports and Documents
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1732
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ISBN-10 : MINN:31951D021968541
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis Reports and Documents by : United States. Congress

Valuing Ecosystem Services

Valuing Ecosystem Services
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 460
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781781955161
ISBN-13 : 1781955166
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Valuing Ecosystem Services by : K N Ninan

This thought provoking book draws together prominent international authorities to discuss the key methodological issues and challenges in valuing ecosystem services. Covering a cross-section of ecosystems and services in different sites, countries and

Our Common Future

Our Common Future
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 0195531914
ISBN-13 : 9780195531916
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Our Common Future by :

Polar Geopolitics?

Polar Geopolitics?
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9781781009413
ISBN-13 : 1781009414
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Polar Geopolitics? by : Richard C. Powell

The polar regions (the Arctic and Antarctic) have enjoyed widespread public attention in recent years, as issues of conservation, sustainability, resource speculation and geopolitical manoeuvring have all garnered considerable international media inter

Administration of the National Environmental Policy Act - 1972

Administration of the National Environmental Policy Act - 1972
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 3212
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B5156478
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Administration of the National Environmental Policy Act - 1972 by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation

Environmental ScienceBites

Environmental ScienceBites
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Publisher : The Ohio State University
Total Pages : 594
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ISBN-10 :
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Environmental ScienceBites by : Kylienne A. Clark

This book was written by undergraduate students at The Ohio State University (OSU) who were enrolled in the class Introduction to Environmental Science. The chapters describe some of Earth's major environmental challenges and discuss ways that humans are using cutting-edge science and engineering to provide sustainable solutions to these problems. Topics are as diverse as the students, who represent virtually every department, school and college at OSU. The environmental issue that is described in each chapter is particularly important to the author, who hopes that their story will serve as inspiration to protect Earth for all life.

GAO Documents

GAO Documents
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 916
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112075623113
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis GAO Documents by : United States. General Accounting Office

Catalog of reports, decisions and opinions, testimonies and speeches.