1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910779432503321

Autore

Pauketat Timothy R.

Titolo

An archaeology of the cosmos : rethinking agency and religion in ancient America / / Timothy R. Pauketat

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

1-136-19637-4

0-415-52129-7

0-203-08518-3

1-283-87165-3

1-136-19638-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (245 p.)

Disciplina

970.004/97

Soggetti

Indian cosmology - North America

Indians of North America - Religion

Religion and culture - United States

Social archaeology - United States

United States Antiquities

United States Religious life and customs

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; An Archaeology of the Cosmos; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgments; 1.Beliefs; 2.Religion from the Top Down; 3.Agency, Bundling, and Positioning; 4.Bundles; 5.Intimate Parallelisms; 6.Religion from the Ground Up; 7.Bringing Religion to a Standstill; 8. Cosmic Deposits; 9.Positioning Theory; Appendix; Notes; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

An Archaeology of the Cosmos?seeks answers to two fundamental questions of humanity and human history. The first question concerns that which some use as a defining element of humanity: religious beliefs. Why do so many people believe in supreme beings and holy spirits? The second question concerns changes in those beliefs. What causes beliefs to change?Using archaeological evidence gathered from ancient America, especially case material from the Great Plains and the



pre-Columbian American Indian city of Cahokia, Timothy Pauketat explores the logical consequences of these tw

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910679725403321

Titolo

Managing climate risk / / edited by Adam Jolly

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Thorogood Pub., c2008

ISBN

1-85418-654-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

JollyAdam

Disciplina

658.4062

Soggetti

Climatic changes - Risk assessment

Climatic changes - Economic aspects

Industries - Environmental aspects

Climatic changes - Government policy

Social responsibility of business

Organizational change

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Sommario/riassunto

Climate change poses a serious threat to the continuity and prosperity of organizations: serious disruption in business activities and a permanent cut in output.  This important book explains how organizations can: reduce their exposure to direct threats; improve their efficiency; and learn how to gain from shifts in the way their markets operate. In a clear, informative style it explores: techniques for identifying climate risks and systems for managing them; how to prepare for contingencies caused by extreme weather changes; options for controlling emissions and improving resource efficiency; how to find alternative sources of energy and minimize waste; smarter working practices, flexible travel plans and greener buildings; and how an innovative response can strengthen the brand.