Pastoral poetry of the English Renaissance : an anthology / / edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910311929903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Manchester, UK : , : Manchester University Press, , 2019; ©2016
• ISBN: 1-5261-4342-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (557 pages) : illustrations (black and white); digital, PDF file(s)
• Collana: The Manchester Spenser
• Disciplina: 821.408
• Soggetti: English poetry - Early modern, 1500-1700; Pastoral poetry
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: First published: 2016.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Renaissance pastoral poetry is gaining new interest for its distinctive imaginative vein, its varied allusive content, and the theoretical implications of the genre. This is by far the biggest ever anthology of English Renaissance pastoral poetry, with 277 pieces spanning two centuries. Spenser, Sidney, Jonson and Drayton are amply represented alongside their many contemporaries. There is a wide range of pastoral lyrics, weightier allusive pieces, and translations from classical and vernacular pastoral poetry; also, more unusually, pastoral ballads and poems set in all kinds of prose works. Each piece has been freshly edited from the original sources, with full apparatus and commentary.

Prions in humans and animals [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Beat Hörnlimann ; in collaboration with Detlev Riesner and Hans Kretzschmar

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910778321303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Berlin ; ; New York, : Walter de Gruyter, c2007
• ISBN: 1-282-18809-7; 9786612188091; 3-11-020017-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (714 p.)
• Classificazione: YD 8500
• Altri autori (Persone): HörnlimannBeat <1958->; RiesnerDetlev <1941->; KretzschmarH. A (Hans A.)
• Disciplina: 616.8/3
• Soggetti: Prion diseases
• 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 indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Abbreviations -- Topic I: History -- 1. Historical Introduction -- 2. History of Kuru Research -- 3. History of Prion Research -- Topic II: Molecular Biology and Genetics -- 4. The Physical Nature of the Prion -- 5. Folding of the Recombinant Prion Protein -- 6. Structural Studies of Prion Proteins -- 7. Function of Cellular Prion Protein (PrPC) in Copper Homeostasis and Redox Signaling at the Synapse -- 8. The Scarpie Isoform of the Prion Protein PrPSe Compared to the Celluar Isoform PrPC -- 9. The Phylogeny of Mammalian and Nonmammalian Prion Proteins -- 10. Knockouts and Transgenic Mice in Prion Research -- 11. Transplantation as a Tool in Prion Research -- 12. Prion Strains -- Topic III: Portraits of Prion Diseases -- 13. Portrait of Kuru -- 14. Portrait of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease -- 15. Portrait of Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease -- 16. Portrait of Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Disease -- 17. Portrait of Fatal Familial Insomnia and Sporadic Fatal Insomnia -- 18. Portrait of Scrapie in Sheep and Goat -- 19. Portrait of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in Cattle and Other Ungulates -- 20. Portrait of Prion Diseases in Zoo Animals -- 21. Portrait of Chronic Wasting Disease in ; Deer Species -- 22. Portrait of Transmissible Mink Encephalopathy -- 23. Portrait of Transmissible Feline Spongiform Encephalopathy -- 24. Portrait of Experimental BSE in Pigs -- 25. Portrait of a Spongiform Encephalopathy in Birds and the Transmissibility of Mammalian Prior Diseases to Birds -- Topic IV: Pathology -- 26. Pathology and Genetics of Human Prion Diseases -- 27. The Pathology of Prion Diseases in Animals -- 28. Pathophysiology of Prion Diseases Following Peripheral Infection -- Topic V: Surveillance, Clinical Aspects and Diagnostics -- 29. Introduction of Surveillance for Human Prion Diseases -- 30. Clinical Findings in Human Prion Diseases -- 31. Methods for the Clinical Diagnosis of Human Prion Deseases -- 32. Introduction to Surveillance for Animal Prion Diseases -- 33. Clinical Findings in Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy -- 34. Clinical Findings in Scrapie -- 35. Diagnosis of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy by Immunological Methods -- Topic VI: Epidemiology -- 36. Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease -- 37. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in Germany -- 38. The Epidemiology of Kuru -- 39. The Course of the BSE Epidemic - Retrospective Epidemiological Considerations -- 40. The Causes of the BSE Epidemic -- Topic VII: Transmissibility -- 41. The Experimental Transmissibility of Prions and Infectivity Distribution in the Body -- 42. Iatrogenic and "Natural" Transmissibility of Prion Diseases -- Topic VIII: Agent Inactivation -- 43. Inactivation in Practice - Risk Assessment and Validation for Food Gelatin -- 44. Chemical Disinfection and Inactivation of Prions -- 45. Thermal Inactivation of Prions -- Topic IX: Prevention -- 46. Prevention of Prion Diseases in the Production of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics -- 47. Prevention of the Transmission of Prion Diseases in Healthcare Settings -- 48. Precautionary Measures for Autopsies Performed in Cases of Suspected Prion Disease -- 49. Prevention of Prion Diseases in Research Laboratories -- Topic X: Risk Assessment -- 50. Evidence for a Link between Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy -- 51. Risk Assessment of Transmitting Prion Diseases through Blood, Cornea, and Dura Mater -- 52. BSE Risk Assessment and Minimization -- 53. BSE Control - Internationally Recommended Approaches -- 54. Atypical Scrapie-Nor98 -- 55. Scrapie Control - Internationally Recommended Approaches -- 56. The PrP Genotype as a Marker for Scrapie Susceptibility in Sheep -- 57. Scrapie control at the National level: The Norwegian Example -- Backmatter
• Sommario/riassunto: Dieses umfassende Werk in englischer Sprache richtet sich gleichermaßen an Studenten und Forscher. Es behandelt systematisch alle Aspekte der Prionenkrankheiten, von ihrer Geschichte, Mikrobiologie und Pathologie bis hin zu Übertragungswegen und möglicher Prävention. Das Buch beschreibt Krankheiten wie Creutzfeld-Jakob-Krankheit, Kuru, Rinderwahn (BSE) und Scrapie, unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der biochemischen, molekularbiologischen, genetischen und klinischen Aspekte. Eine genaue Beschreibung der Wirkung von Prionenkrankheiten im Bereich der Pharmazie, bei Blutprodukten, Desinfektion, chirurgischen Instrumenten und der Epidemiologie rundet das Werk mit einer Diskussion über präventive Maßnahmen ab.; This comprehensive work, aimed at both students and researchers alike, systematically covers all aspects of prion diseases (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies), from their history, microbiology and pathology to their transmissibility and prevention. The book describes diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, kuru, mad cow disease (BSE), chronic wasting disease and scrapie, highlighting their biochemical, molecular biological, genetic, and clinical aspects. A ; detailed presentation of the impact of prion diseases in fields such as pharmaceutics, blood products, disinfection, surgical instruments and epidemiology concludes with a discussion of preventive measures. A renowned editorial team, representing the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine and molecular biology, brought together 80 internationally respected authors for this translation and new edition of the successful German publication, not only from relevant research fields, but also from industry and public health institutions. The book includes chapters by, among many other notable scientists, William J. Hadlow, who discovered the relationship between the human and animal forms of prion diseases and Michael P. Alpers, with 45 years of experience in Papua New Guinea investigating the first known human epidemic form, kuru, transmitted by endocannibalism. Further contributions from Gerald A. H. Wells, a veterinary pathologist who described BSE and recognised its similarity to scrapie, thus recording the first cases in 1986 of the most important animal epidemic of modern times, and Robert G. Will, a medical neurologist and epidemiologist who discovered the emergence of the variant form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in 1996, underscore the strength of this author team. Carefully edited with numerous illustrations, this work offers a systematic approach committed to a clear presentation of the current knowledge of prion diseases. It aims to inspire and stimulate interdisciplinary cooperation, innovative research ideas and effective prevention.

A biological survey for the nation / / Committee on the Formation of the National Biological Survey, Commission on the Formation of the National Biological Survey, National Research Council

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910968557303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1993
• ISBN: 9781280195716; 1280195711; 9780309586092; 0309586097
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xv, 205 pages) : illustrations, maps
• Altri autori (Persone): RavenPeter H
• Disciplina: 333
• Soggetti: Ecosystem management - United States; Biodiversity conservation - United States; Biotic communities - United States; Natural resources - United States; Conservation of natural resources - United States; SCIENCE; Life Sciences / Biology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- WHAT NEEDS WILL A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION ADDRESS? -- HOW CAN A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION BE CREATED? -- WHAT ARE THE NECESSARY FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP? -- HOW WILL THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHEN THE INFORMATION BASE FOR PLANNING AND OPERATIONAL DECISIONS? -- Performing Research -- Making Information Useful -- HOW WILL THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROVIDE AN ORGANIZED FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATION AMONG ITS PARTICIPANTS? -- Organization and Coordination of the NPBS -- Coordination within DOI -- HOW WILL THE NPBS PROVIDE AN ORGANIZED STRUCTURE WITH STATED PRIORITIES ; FOR ACQUIRING NEEDED INFORMATION ABOUT BIOLOGICAL… -- HOW WILL THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROVIDE IMPROVED PROGRAMMATIC EFFICIENCIES AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE? -- Research -- Information Management -- HOW SHOULD THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP BE IMPLEMENTED? -- Near-Term Priorities (Immediately to within 1 Year) -- Intermediate-Term Priorities (within 3 Years) -- Long-Term Priorities (within 5 Years) -- WHAT ARE THE LIMITS TO THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP? -- A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION -- 1 THE VALUE OF A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE NATION -- PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY -- PARTICIPANTS IN THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY -- MAJOR ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY -- Preserving the Nation's Biota -- Sustainable Use of Biological Resources -- Maintenance of Essential Ecological Services -- Reducing Undesirable Effects across Ecosystems -- Management of Land and Water Habitats and Resources -- Maintaining the Aesthetic Quality of Life -- Anticipating Climate Change -- Prospecting for Biological Resources -- Restoring Degraded Environments.; DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY -- Ability to Conduct Credible Science -- Ability to Conduct and Stimulate Appropriate Research -- Organization for Program Continuity -- Ability to Provide Useful Information -- BENEFITS OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY -- THE LIMITS TO THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY -- 2 SCIENCE IN THE SERVICE OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY -- SETTING PRIORITIES -- SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON THE STATUS OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- What Species Occur in the United States? Where Do They Occur? How are They Related? -- Why Do Species Occur Where They Do? -- What Communities and Ecosystems Occur in the United States? Where Do They Occur? -- Why are Ecosystems Found Where They are? -- Interactions among Ecosystems -- DETECTING TRENDS IN BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Data Useful for Determining Trends and Their Causes -- Data on Current Trends -- REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS -- 3 MEETING THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF NPBS CLIENTS -- INFORMATION NEEDS -- The Need for Spatial Data -- Specific Needs Include -- COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DATA AND INFORMATION -- A Federated Database Approach -- Limits to Federation -- Learning from Others -- Custodianship -- Data Archiving -- Functional Requirements for NPBS Data Management -- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN NBS -- Consolidation and Coordination of DOI Survey and Monitoring Data -- NBS COORDINATION OF A NATIONAL DISTRIBUTED DATABASE -- INFORMATION DISSEMINATION -- Assessments and Communication of Results to Decision-Makers -- Ensuring Scientific Quality -- Achieving Widespread NPBS Product Communication -- 4 COORDINATION OF THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEY -- ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF NBS -- COORDINATING THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP -- Mechanism for National Coordination -- Coordination within the Department of the Interior.; Field and State Coordination -- BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS -- Department of Interior -- Budget Prioritization -- Non-DOI Federal Agencies -- RELATIONSHIP TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF OTHER REPORTS -- 5 IMPLEMENTATION -- STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN -- IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES IN PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT -- Near-Term Priorities -- Intermediate-Term Priorities -- Long-Term Priorities -- IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES IN RESEARCH AND INVENTORY PROGRAMS -- Near-Term Priorities -- Intermediate-Term Priorities -- Long-Term Priorities -- IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES ; IN DATA MANAGEMENT -- Near-Term Priorities -- Intermediate-Term Priorities -- Long-Term Priorities -- SUMMARY -- Near-Term Priorities (Immediately to within 1 Year) -- Intermediate-Term Priorities (within 3 Years) -- Long-Term Priorities (within 5 Years) -- REFERENCES -- APPENDIX A: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF -- COMMITTEE MEMBERS -- PROFESSIONAL STAFF -- APPENDIX B: NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL SURVEY FISCAL YEAR 1994 BUDGET JUSTIFICATION -- GENERAL STATEMENT -- Overview -- Mission and Activities -- NBS Headquarters and Field Organization -- Headquarters Office -- Ecoregional Centers -- Research Centers -- Cooperative Units -- Inventory and Monitoring Activities -- Information Transfer -- Bureauwide Support Offices -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Our country has long recognized the importance of its biological resources but we often lack sufficient scientific knowledge to make wise decisions. This realization has led to calls for new ways of providing this information, including the formation of a national biological survey. This volume discusses key issues and problems for which an improved assessment of the nation's biological resources is needed; the kinds of efforts in research and information management needed to create that assessment; and how government, private organizations, and individuals can work together to meet the needs identified. Policymakers, resource managers, public interest groups, and researchers will find this book useful as they participate in the national dialogue on this topic and take actions to implement the needed survey activities.