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UNINA9910451782203321 |
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Lloyd G. E. R (Geoffrey Ernest Richard), <1933-> |
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The way and the word [[electronic resource] ] : science and medicine in early China and Greece / / Geoffrey Lloyd and Nathan Sivin |
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New Haven, : Yale University Press, c2002 |
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1-281-72949-3 |
9786611729493 |
0-300-12916-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (368 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Science - China - History |
Science - Greece - History |
Science, Ancient |
Medicine, Chinese |
Medicine, Greek and Roman |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-328) and index. |
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Front matter -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Aims and Methods -- 2. The Social and Institutional Framework of the Chinese Sciences -- 3. The Social and Institutional Framework of Greek Science -- 4. The Fundamental Issues of Greek Science -- 5. The Fundamental Issues of the Chinese Sciences -- 6. Chinese and Greek Sciences Compared -- Appendix: Evolution of the Chinese Cosmological Synthesis -- Chronology of Historical Events -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index and Glossary |
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The rich civilizations of ancient China and Greece built sciences of comparable sophistication-each based on different foundations of concept, method, and organization. In this engrossing book, two world-renowned scholars compare the cosmology, science, and medicine of China and Greece between 400 B.C. and A.D. 200, casting new light not only on the two civilizations but also on the evolving character of science. Sir Geoffrey Lloyd and Nathan Sivin investigate the differences between the thinkers in the two civilizations: what |
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motivated them, how they understood the cosmos and the human body, how they were educated, how they made a living, and whom they argued with and why. The authors' new method integrally compares social, political, and intellectual patterns and connections, demonstrating how all affected and were affected by ideas about cosmology and the physical world. They relate conceptual differences in China and Greece to the diverse ways that intellectuals in the two civilizations earned their living, interacted with fellow inquirers, and were involved with structures of authority. By A.D. 200 the distinctive scientific strengths of both China and Greece showed equal potential for theory and practice. Lloyd and Sivin argue that modern science evolved not out of the Greek tradition alone but from the strengths of China, Greece, India, Islam, and other civilizations, which converged first in the Muslim world and then in Renaissance Europe. |
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UNINA9910449738803321 |
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The sustainable forestry handbook : a practical guide for tropical forest managers on implementing new standards / / Sophie Higman. [et al.] |
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London ; ; Sterling, Va. : , : Earthscan, , 2005 |
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1-136-55189-1 |
1-280-47500-5 |
9786610475001 |
1-84977-331-9 |
600-00-0049-9 |
1-4175-8330-4 |
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[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (351 p.) |
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Collana |
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The Earthscan forestry library |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Forest management |
Sustainable forestry |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Monografia |
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"ProForest ; International Institute for Environment and Development." |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 320-322) and index. |
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The Sustainable Forestry HandbookA practical guide for tropical forest managers on implementing new standards; Copyright; Contents; List of Tables, Figures and Boxes; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Using This Handbook; Part One: Introduction to International Standards for Forest Management; Introduction to Part One; Chapter 1What is Sustainable Forest Management?; 1.1 Elements of sustainable forest management; Chapter 2Why Practise Sustainable Forest Management?; 2.1 Forest governance; 2.2 Environmental and social risk reduction; 2.3 Playing a part in development |
2.4 The business case for SFM2.5 Forestry's future challenges; Chapter 3Standards for Sustainable Forest Management; 3.1 What are SFM standards?; 3.2 Who develops standards and how?; 3.3 Process and performance standards; 3.4 International initiatives; 3.5 National initiatives; Part Two: What Do the Standards Require?; Introduction to Part Two; Chapter 4The Legal and Polilcy Framework; 4.1 Compliance with legislation and regulations; 4.2 Tenure and use rights; 4.3 The forest organization's commitment to SFM; Chapter 5Sustained and Optimal Production of Forest Products; 5.1 Management planning |
5.2 Sustained yield of forest products5.3 Monitoring; 5.4 Protection of the forest resource; 5.5 Economic viability and optimizing benefits from the forest; Chapter 6Protecting the Environment; 6.1 Environmental and social impact assessment; 6.2 Conservation of biodiversity; 6.3 Ecological sustainability; 6.4 Use of chemicals; 6.5 Waste management; Chapter 7The Wellbeing of People; 7.1 Consutation and participation processes; 7.2 Social impact assessment; 7.3 Recognition of rights and culture; 7.4 Relations with employees; 7.5 Contribution to development; Chapter 8Plantations |
8.1 Plantation planning8.2 Species selection; 8.3 Soil and site management; 8.4 Pest and disease management; 8.5 Conservation and restoration of natural forest cover; Chapter 9Performance Requirements; Part Three: Using an Environmental Management System; Introduction to Part Three; Chapter 10Sustainable Forest Management Policy; 10.1 Developing commitment; 10.2 Writing a policy statement; Chapter 11Planning; 11.1 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment; 11.2 Objectives and targets; 11.3 Environmental Management Programme; Chapter 12Implementation; 12.1 Training; 12.2 Operational control |
Chapter 13CheckingChapter 14Management Review; Part Four: Meeting the Requirements; Introduction to Part Four; Chapter 15Planning; 15.1 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment; 15.2 Communication and collaboration with stakeholders; 15.3 Writing a management plan; 15.4 Resource surveys; 15.5 Calculating sustained yield; 15.6 Developing a conservation strategy and the management of high conservation value forests; Chapter 16Implementation in the Forest; 16.1 Forest roading; 16.2 Harvesting and extraction; 16.3 Silviculture; 16.4 Chemicals and pest management; 16.5 Training |
Chapter 17Monitoring |
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"Provides a guide to the practicalities of implementing international standards for sustainable forest management. This highly practical handbook is aimed at forest managers"-- Provided by publisher. |
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UNINA9910777772803321 |
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Autore |
Edwards George C |
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On deaf Ears : the limits of the bully pulpit / / George C. Edwards |
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New Haven : , : Yale University Press, , 2003 |
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©2003 |
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9786611722944 |
1-281-72294-4 |
0-300-13362-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xii, 303 pages) : illustrations |
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Disciplina |
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Communication in politics - United States |
Rhetoric - Political aspects - United States - History - 20th century |
Presidents - United States - Public opinion |
Public opinion - United States |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-293) and index. |
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Front matter -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. The Permanent Campaign: Why Does the President Go Public? -- 2. Presidential Persuasion: Does the Public Respond? Part I -- 3. Presidential Persuasion: Does the Public Respond? Part II-Ronald Reagan -- 4. Charisma and Personality: Does the Messenger Matter? -- 5. The Politics of Veneration: Do the People Defer? -- 6. Disseminating the Message: Can the President Focus the Public's Attention? -- 7. Framing the Message: Can the President Structure Choice? -- 8. Receiving the Message: Is Anyone Listening? -- 9. Accepting the Message: Can the President Overcome Predispositions? -- 10. Going Public in Perspective: What Should the President Do? -- Notes -- Index |
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American presidents often engage in intensive campaigns to obtain public support for their policy initiatives. This core strategy for governing is based on the premise that if presidents are skilled enough to exploit the "bully pulpit," they can successfully persuade or even mobilize public opinion on behalf of their legislative goals. In this book, George Edwards analyzes the results of hundreds of public opinion polls from recent presidencies to assess the success of these efforts. |
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Surprisingly, he finds that presidents typically are not able to change public opinion; even great communicators usually fail to obtain the public's support for their high-priority initiatives. Focusing on presidents' personae, their messages, and the American public, he explains why presidents are often unable to move public opinion and suggests that their efforts to do so may be counterproductive. Edwards argues that shoring up previously existing support is the principal benefit of going public and that "staying private"-negotiating quietly with elites-may often be more conducive to a president's legislative success. |
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