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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451223503321

Titolo

The freedom to do God's will : religious fundamentalism and social change / / edited by Gerrie ter Haar and James J. Busuttil

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2003

ISBN

0-415-27035-9

1-134-49011-9

1-280-07913-4

0-203-39831-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HaarGerrie ter

BusuttilJames J

Disciplina

200/.9/0511

Soggetti

Religious fundamentalism

Religion and sociology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; The Freedom to do God's Will; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword: Hans Opschoor; Preface and acknowledgements; 1. Religious fundamentalism and social change: a comparativeinquiry:Gerrie Ter Haar; 2.Islamic fundamentalism and social change: neither the'end of history' nor a 'clash of civilizations': Abdullahi Ahmed An-na'im; 3.Strategies for public participation: women and Islamicfundamentalism in Malaysia: Sharifah Zaleha Binti Syed Hassan; 4.'Renew our days as of old': religious fundamentalism andsocial change in the modern Jewish state: Alice Shalvi

5.Re-awakening a sleeping giant: Christian fundamentalistsin late twentieth-century US society: Nancy T. Ammerman6.Pathways of fundamentalization: the peculiar case ofMormonism: Walter E.a. Van Beek; 7. The monk's new robes: Buddhist fundamentalism and social change: H.L. Seneviratne; 8.Being Hindu and/or governing India? Religion, socialchange and the state: Chakravarthi Ram-prasad; 9.Religions, human rights and social change: R. Scott Appleby; 10.Policy responses to religious fundamentalism: James J. Busuttil; Appendix:



Policy observations; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Under the auspices of top international commentators, The Freedom to do God's Will considers the global impact of fundamentalism on religious traditions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Mormonism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. With special reference to human rights issues, women's rights and the influence of social factors, it brings a new dimension to a field of study often dominated by purely religious or political perspectives, whilst challenging received ideas about the violence and conservatism of fundamentalist movements. Illustrated with original case studies, the ten investiga

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910139296503321

Autore

Wing Charles <1939->

Titolo

How your house works : a visual guide to understanding & maintaining your home / / Charlie Wing

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2012

ISBN

1-118-28580-8

1-283-42532-7

9786613425324

1-118-28549-2

1-118-28607-3

1-118-28736-3

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (210 p.)

Collana

RSMeans

Classificazione

HOM005000

Disciplina

643.7

Soggetti

Dwellings - Maintenance and repair

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home; Table of Contents; Introduction; About the Author; A Note From the Author; Chapter 1: Plumbing; The Supply System; The Waste System; The Vent System; Lavatory Pop-up Drain; Sink Drain; Plunger-Type Tub Drain; Pop-up Tub Drain; Gravity Flow Toilet; Traps & Vents; Ball-Type Faucet; Cartridge-Type Faucet; Disk-



Type Faucet; Compression-Type Faucet; Tempering Valve; Tub/Shower Control; Hose Bibbs; Pitcher ( Hand) Pump; Jet Pump; Submersible Pump; Sump Pump; Pressure Tank; Electric Water Heater; Gas Water Heater

Electric Tankless HeaterGas Tankless Heater; BoilerMate; Water Heater; Solar Water Heater; Charcoal Cartridge Filter; Tank Filter; Water Softener; Reverse Osmosis Filter; UV Purifier; Fire Sprinklers; Chapter 2: Wiring; Electrical Circuit; Ohm's Law; 120 & 240 VAC; Circuit Breakers & Fuses; Service Drop; Electromechanical Meter Smart Meter; Circuit Grounding; Electrical Panels; Receptacle; GFCI; AFCI; Single-Pole Switch; 3-& 4-Way Switches; Ceiling Fan/Light Switch; Dimmer Switch; Flush-Mount Light Fixture; Hanging Ceiling Fixture Floor & Table Lamps; Fluorescent Lamps; CO Detector

Battery Smoke DetectorWired Smoke Detectors; Chapter 3: Heating; Gas Warm Air Furnace; Gas Hot Water Boiler; Oil Warm Air Furnace; Oil Hot Water Boiler; Air-Source Heat Pump; Ventless Gas Heater; Direct-Vent Gas Heater; Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace; Baseboard Electric Heat; Warm Air Distribution; Hydronic Distribution; Hot Water Radiant Heat; Bimetallic Thermostat; Chapter 4: Cooling; Natural Ventilation; Ceiling Fan; Whole-House Fan; Window Air Conditioner; Central Air Conditioner; Evaporative Cooler; Chapter 5: Air Quality; Moisture & Mold; Humidifier; Dehumidifier; Furnace Filter

Electronic Air CleanerChapter 6: Appliances; Dishwasher; Top-Loading Clothes Washer; Electric Clothes Dryer; Gas Clothes Dryer Electric Range/Oven; Gas Range/Oven; Microwave Oven; Garbage Disposer; Refrigerator/Freezer; Icemaker; Trash Compactor; Vacuum Cleaners; Chapter 7: Windows & Doors; Double-Hung Window; Casement Window; Cylinder Lock; Deadbolt & Keyed Knob; Garage Door Opener; Chapter 8: Foundation & Frame; Footings; Drainage; Radon Abatement; Pier Foundation; Slab Foundation; Full Foundation; Crawl Space; Grade Beam; Forces on the Frame; Beams in Bending; Framing Members

Post & Beam FramePlank & Beam Frame; Balloon Frame; Platform Frame; Advanced (OVE) Frame; Chapter 9: Outdoors; 4-Cycle Gasoline Engine; 2-Cycle Gasoline Engine; Chain Saw; Lawn Mower; Gas String Trimmer; Pool Pump & Filter; Lawn Sprinkler System; Septic System; Chapter 10: Toward Sustainability; Clock Thermostat; Air-Tight Wood Stove; Pellet Stove; Ground-Source Heat Pump; Passive Solar Heating; Natural Ventilation; Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger; Low-E Windows; Window Insulating Panel; Motion-Activated Switch; Compact Fluorescent Lamp; LED Lamp; Solar Pool Heater; Pool Cover; Front-Loading Washer

Index

Sommario/riassunto

"An easy-to-understand richly illustrated guide to how everything in a house works. The book's many full-color illustrations are all drawn by the author for the general consumer to understand. Virtually everything in your house is included, with illustrated guidance on electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windows. This updated second edition has considerable additional information, with new chapters related to sustainability and outside the house, as well as new topics including clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture and mold, and passive solar heating"--