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London Patidars A Case Study in Urban Ethnicity

London Patidars A Case Study in Urban Ethnicity

First Published in 1980 London Patidars presents the case study of the Patidars a landowning caste from the Indian state of Gujarat in London. Patidars being the landowning caste has taken over much of the ideology of the merchant castes. This ‘merchant ideal’ is a central part of their self-image. It is an incitement to initiative in business and to some extent their actual economic behaviour does reflect the ideal. But the cases studied do not all conform to this ideal and they pose questions: How does this particular type of ethnic boundary relate to the opportunities of the individual Patidar? Why and how is this boundary maintained? Harald Tambs-Lyche concludes that the form given to the ethnic boundary is advantageous to many Patidars but not to all in the same degree. This raises problems which potentially could change the present pattern. Other potential problems relate to their relationship with the English. As successful merchants they risk becoming objects of envy like formerly the Jewish community. This book is a must read for scholars of ethnic and race relations and sociology. | London Patidars A Case Study in Urban Ethnicity

GBP 85.00
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The Routledge Companion to Italian Fascist Architecture Reception and Legacy

The Routledge Companion to Italian Fascist Architecture Reception and Legacy

Today nearly a century after the National Fascist Party came to power in Italy questions about the built legacy of the regime provoke polemics among architects and scholars. Mussolini’s government constructed thousands of new buildings across the Italian Peninsula and islands and in colonial territories. From hospitals post offices and stadia to housing summer camps Fascist Party Headquarters ceremonial spaces roads railways and bridges the physical traces of the regime have a presence in nearly every Italian town. The Routledge Companion to Italian Fascist Architecture investigates what has become of the architectural and urban projects of Italian fascism how sites have been transformed or adapted and what constitutes the meaning of these buildings and cities today. The essays include a rich array of new arguments by both senior and early career scholars from Italy and beyond. They examine the reception of fascist architecture through studies of destruction and adaptation debates over reuse artistic interventions and even routine daily practices which may slowly alter collective understandings of such places. Paolo Portoghesi sheds light on the subject from his internal perspective while Harald Bodenschatz situates Italy among period totalitarian authorities and their symbols across Europe. Section editors frame synthesize and moderate essays that explore fascism’s afterlife; how the physical legacy of the regime has been altered and preserved and what it means now. This critical history of interpretations of fascist-era architecture and urban projects broadens our understanding of the relationships among politics identity memory and place. This companion will be of interest to students and scholars in a range of fields including Italian history architectural history cultural studies visual sociology political science and art history. | The Routledge Companion to Italian Fascist Architecture Reception and Legacy

GBP 42.99
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Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

This book provides a thorough introduction to and exploration of deep sky astrophotography for the digital photographer. With over 280 images graphs and tables this introductory book uses a progressive and practical style to teach readers how to image the night sky using existing affordable equipment. The book opens with a brief astronomy primer followed by chapters that build progressively to explain the challenges offer solutions and provide invaluable information on equipment choice through image capture calibration and processing in affordable software. The book’s focus ranges from how to image sweeping vistas and star trails using only a camera body lens and tripod to more advanced methods suitable for imaging galaxies clusters nebulae and stars. Other features of the book include: Real-world assignments showing how and when to use certain tools and how to overcome challenges and setbacks Practical construction projects Evaluations of the most recent developments in affordable hardware and software Exploration on how sensor performance and light pollution relate to image quality and exposure planning Ground-breaking practical chapters on lucky imaging and choosing and using the latest CMOS cameras Written in an accessible easy to follow format this comprehensive guide equips readers with all the necessary skills to progress from photographer to astrophotographer. | Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

GBP 38.99
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Math and Art An Introduction to Visual Mathematics

Math and Art An Introduction to Visual Mathematics

Math and Art: An Introduction to Visual Mathematics explores the potential of mathematics to generate visually appealing objects and reveals some of the beauty of mathematics. It includes numerous illustrations computer-generated graphics photographs and art reproductions to demonstrate how mathematics can inspire or generate art. Focusing on accessible visually interesting and mathematically relevant topics the text unifies mathematics subjects through their visual and conceptual beauty. Sequentially organized according to mathematical maturity level each chapter covers a cross section of mathematics from fundamental Euclidean geometry tilings and fractals to hyperbolic geometry platonic solids and topology. For art students the book stresses an understanding of the mathematical background of relatively complicated yet intriguing visual objects. For science students it presents various elegant mathematical theories and notions. Features Provides an accessible introduction to mathematics in art Supports the narrative with a self-contained mathematical theory with complete proofs of the main results (including the classification theorem for similarities) Presents hundreds of figures illustrations computer-generated graphics designs photographs and art reproductions mainly presented in full color Includes 21 projects and approximately 280 exercises about half of which are fully solved Covers Euclidean geometry golden section Fibonacci numbers symmetries tilings similarities fractals cellular automata inversion hyperbolic geometry perspective drawing Platonic and Archimedean solids and topology New to the Second Edition New exercises projects and artworks Revised reorganized and expanded chapters More use of color throughout | Math and Art An Introduction to Visual Mathematics

GBP 56.99
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The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants

The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants

Aquatic plants play a critically important role in maintaining ecosystem health. They are natural biological filters in freshwater and estuarine wetlands; they contribute to the reproductive success of many organisms some of which are harvested for food; they assist in flood control; and they are prominent elements in the aesthetics and recreational use of freshwater and estuarine habitats. Despite this globally recognized importance wetlands have faced and continue to face threats from the encroachment of human activities. The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants is a thorough and up-to-date textbook devoted to these plants and their interactions with the environment. The focus is on botanical diversity from the perspective of evolutionary relationships emphasizing the role of evolution in shaping adaptations to the aquatic environment. By incorporating recent findings on the phylogeny of green plants with special emphasis on the angiosperms the text is broadly useful for courses in plant biology physiology and ecology. Additionally a chapter on population biology and evolutionary ecology complements the evolutionary backdrop of hydrophyte biology by examining the details of speciation and applications of modern genetic approaches to aquatic plant conservation. Key Features • Synthesizes recent and seminal literature on aquatic and wetland plants • Emphasizes evolutionary history as a factor influencing adaptations to the wetland environment • Provides a global perspective on plant diversity and threats facing wetland ecosystems • Highlights research needs in the field of aquatic and wetland plant biology • Includes 280 figures with more than 300 color photographs and 41 tables to provide ease of access to important concepts and information

GBP 52.99
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Fundamental QSARs for Metal Ions

Fundamental QSARs for Metal Ions

Fundamental QSARs for Metal Ions describes the basic and essential applications of quantitative structure–activity relationships (QSARs) for regulatory or industrial scientists who need to predict metal ion bioactivity. It includes 194 QSARs that have been used to predict metal ion toxicity and 86 QSARs that have been used to predict metal ion bioconcentration biosorption and binding. It is an excellent sourcebook for academic industrial and government scientists and policy makers and provides a wealth of information on the biological and chemical activities of metal ions as they impact health and the environment. Fundamental QSARs for Metal Ions was designed for regulatory and regulated organizations that need to use QSARs to predict metal ion bioactivity as they now do for organic chemicals. It has the potential to eliminate resources to test the toxicity of metal ions or to promulgate regulations that require toxicity testing of metal ions because the book illustrates how to construct QSARs to predict metal ion toxicity. In addition the book:Provides a historical perspective and introduction to developing QSARs for metal ionsExplains the electronic structures and atomic parameters of metals essential to understanding differences in chemical properties that influence cation toxicity bioconcentration biosorption and bindingDescribes the chemical properties of metals that are used to develop QSARs for metal ionsIllustrates the descriptors needed to develop metal ion-ligand binding QSARsDiscusses 280 QSARs for metal ions Explains the differences between QSARs for metal ions and Biotic Ligand ModelsLists the regulatory limits of metals and provides examples of regulatory applicationsIllustrates how to construct QSARs for metal ionsDr. John D. Walker is the winner of the 2013 SETAC Government Service Award.

GBP 59.99
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Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences

Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences

While there are several recent books on this emerging field Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences sets the bar covering all relevant aspects in a succinct easy-to-read comprehensive format designed to be taught in a single-semester course. Intended to be the premier textbook on veterinary forensic sciences the book covers the application of veterinary forensic medicine to cases including the medical perspective as well as law enforcement response crime scene management and evidence recovery issues. Coverage includes the scientific and legal principles for veterinary forensic evidence. This clearly delineates it from veterinary-only practices since the forensic aspects present additional challenges that include evidence recovery and preservation report writing and maintaining an evidentiary chain of custody all the way through expert witness testimony. Some emerging topics that are covered include DNA and genetic evidence entomological evidence in support of veterinary forensics animal fighting situational deaths including poisonings domestic violence and cruelty sharp and blunt force trauma gunshot and wound ballistics sexual assault nonhuman odontology and osteology and more. Features Details a process for forensic science case management for humane law enforcement agencies Presents multiple chapters on specific types of trauma analysis in animals Provides developments on current trends in forensic entomology as applied to wildlife crime and minimum postmortem interval determinations Explores national and international considerations in combating organized animal fighting Offers DNA applications for wildlife crime and environmental monitoring Outlines current animal and environmental forensic toxicology legal casework This text offers a straightforward presentation of current practices and includes several real-world case examples throughout to illustrate concepts. Fully illustrated with more than 280 full-color images Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences provides the latest in advances and up-to-date field techniques applicable for student instruction in the classroom and beyond.

GBP 99.99
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