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The Belknap Press at Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts and London England: 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. Just as Henry David Thoreau "traveled a… Mehr…
The Belknap Press at Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts and London England: 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. Just as Henry David Thoreau "traveled a great deal in Concord," Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Weinberg sees much of the world from the window of his study overlooking Lake Austin. In Lake Views Weinberg, considered by many to be the preeminent theoretical physicist alive today, continues the wide-ranging reflections that have also earned him a reputation as, in the words of New York Times reporter James Glanz, "a powerful writer of prose that can illuminateÑand sting." This collection presents Weinberg's views on topics ranging from problems of cosmology to assorted world issuesÑmilitary, political, and religious. Even as he moves beyond the bounds of science, each essay reflects his experience as a theoretical physicist. And as in the celebrated Facing Up, the essays express a viewpoint that is rationalist, reductionist, realist, and secular. A new introduction precedes each essay, explaining how it came to be written and bringing it up to date where necessary. As an essayist, Weinberg insists on seeing things as they are, without despair and with good humor. Sure to provoke his readersÑpostmodern cultural critics, enthusiasts for manned space flight or missile defense, economic conservatives, sociologists of science, anti-Zionists, and religious zealotsÑthis book nonetheless offers the pleasure of a sustained encounter with one of the most interesting scientific minds of our time. Steven Weinberg is Josey-Welch Foundation Chair in Science and Regental Professor at the University of Texas, Austin, and is the author of many books. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 and the National Medal of Science in 1991. "Of all top-class theoretical physicists no one, apart from Freeman Dyson, writes with the same combination of authority and graceÉ The overwhelming impression one has when reading Weinberg is that we are seeing the world through the eyes of someone who not only loves physics but regards the physicist's way of looking at the world as uniquely valuableÉ All physicists will take pleasure from this book. Many others will enjoy it, tooÉ Dawkins' admirers [should] read Weinberg if they are in the least bit curious about modern physics and how a great physicist thinks about science policy. Lake Views is an excellent place to start."ÑGraham Farmelo, Times Higher Education "This collection of essays proves once again that Weinberg is more than just a top-tier physicist. He is also one of the few scientists brave enoughÑand knowledgeable enoughÑto successfully take on the role of public intellectualÉ It's essential reading."ÑDan Falk, New Scientist "Steven Weinberg is famous as a scientist, but he thinks deeply and writes elegantly about many other things besides science. This collection of his writings is concerned with history, politics, and science in roughly equal measure."ÑFreeman Dyson, The New York Review of Books "Many of the themes in Weinberg's work remain timeless. He is in his element at the interface between science and philosophy, such as musing what will happen when science reaches a 'final theory' that explains all knowable phenomena. The answer? Well, it involves an extended riff including both nuclear-particle decay and Shakespeare, but Weinberg brilliantly illuminates why he thinks humanity can still find purpose in studying the universe through scientific methodsÉ Weinberg can, within several eloquent pages, distill the essence of why science is importantÉ Unlike nearly any writer living today, Weinberg interpolates science, philosophy and history into a rich and meaningful tapestry of our world."ÑAlexandra Witze, The Dallas Morning News "Weinberg fans will find nuggets of insight and wisdom."ÑPublishers Weekly "It would be putting it mildly to say that Weinberg triumphantly lives up to what it says on the Nobel tin: a true intellectual as well as a brilliant theoretical physicist."ÑRichard Dawkins "An excellent collection from an extraordinary physicist. Weinberg is a deep thinker and a graceful writer."ÑKen Ford, author of The Quantum World: Quantum Physics for Everyone "Steven Weinberg is one of the most highly accomplished and respected scientists in the world. But even among this elite group he holds a unique position as a scientist-scholar and a writer of unparalleled clarity. He has become a role model for the rest of us who attempt to communicate to the broader public. As this second collection of fascinating essays makes manifest, no one writing on matters of science or of science and society has more wisdom to impart, nor can they impart it better than Weinberg. Scientists and lay people alike will find this remarkable collection both thought-provoking and thoroughly engaging."ÑLawrence M. Krauss, author of The Physics of Star Trek and Hiding in the Mirror: The Quest for Alternate Realities, from Plato to String Theory "This is a great collection of essays. Steven Weinberg is one of the greatest contemporary physicists. He is also a scholar in a broad sense, a good scholar. Add to this, he writes well."ÑJohn S. Rigden, author of Einstein 1905, The Belknap Press at Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts and London England: 2010, 2017. Hardcover. New. ABOUT THE BOOK:- This volume is a rich addition to the study of biological and cultural aspects of populations in North East India, which is part of India's unity in diversity in respect of ecology, ethnicity, language, and culture. The volume offers a collection of research articles that are directly or indirectly concerned with the ongoing bio-cultural transformations among different population groups in North East India, which are associated with a multitude of factors. Indeed the subject matter of change is very complex and it remains as the major issue of several disciplines in medical and social sciences including anthropology and sociology. The volume will serve as a useful resource book for different scholars and researchers including biological anthropologists, nutritionists, cultural anthropologists, sociologists, economists and other specialists in the field of social sciences, particularly those who are concerned with the population groups in North East India. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- R. KHONGSDIER is at present Professor of Anthropology and Director-In-Charge of Publications at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU). Previously he served as Head, Department of Anthropology, Estate Officer, and Proctor at NEHU. He also held posts in some Departments of the Government of Meghalaya, and served as Physical Anthropologist (Class-I), Anthropological Survey of India, Government of India. He has published more than 75 publications and served as member of the Editorial Boards of several journals. SARTHAK SENGUPTA is an alumnus of Dibrugarh and Gauhati University respectively. He also worked with the Anthropological Survey of India, GOI and NEHU, Shillong. Professor Sengupta has about 245 research publications besides seventeen well-knitted books on North East Indian tribes. Professor Sengupta is member of Editorial Boards of several journals. He is at present Professor of Anthropology and Director (i/c), Centre for North East Studies, Dibrugarh University, Assam. CONTENTS:- Preface 9 List of Tables 11 Contributors 13 1. Role of Acculturation and Assimilation in the Growth of Assamese Muslim People, their Society and Culture 17 — A.N.M. Irshad Ali • Introduction • Islam in Assam and the Growth of Assamese Muslim People • The Assamese Muslims • Society and Culture • Conclusion • References. 2. The Construction of Gender in the North-east: An Anthropological Critique 31 — Lucy Zehol • The Notion of Gender • Anthropology and Gender • Construction of Gender among the Khasis and Naga • Challenges • References. 3. Dynamics of Gender Roles in Khasi-Pnar Matrilineality 45 — Valentina Pakyntein • Introduction • Traditional Gender Roles in Khasi Society and the Underlying Values • Changing Society and Gender Role at Present • Concluding Remarks: Issues and Queries • References. 4. Transitions in the Traditional Institutions of a Mao Naga Village: An Ethnographic Exploration 63 — Geetika Ranjan and A. Kapesa • Introduction • Village Makhel • Present • Functions of the Movuo and the Village Authority (Enulei Kotsiimei) • Settlement of Disputes • Movuo and Enulei Kotsiimei at Makhel Village • Village Administration • References. 5. Social and Legal Consequences of Admixture in Matrilineal Tribes of Meghalaya 83 — R. Khongsdier • Introduction • Clan Organisation among the Khasis and Garos • Kinship Disorder and Adjustment • Legal and Political Issues • Concluding Remarks • References. 6. Food Habits and Dietary Intake of Karbi Adolescent Girls of Kamrup District of Assam 97 — Ritu Geu Goswami, Mini Bhattacharyya • Introduction • Methodology • Results • Conclusion • References. 7. Nutritional Status and Blood Pressure among the Ageing Tiwas of Morigaon District, Assam 109 — Barnali Das and Chandana Sarmah • Introduction • Methodology • Study Area and People • Nutritional Status • Blood Pressure • Conclusion • References. 8. The Effects of the Interaction of Household Income with Age and Sex on BMI among the Pnars of Nangbah Village in Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya 123 — Abigail Lalnuneng and R. Khongsdier • Introduction • Materials and Methods • Results • Nutritional Status • Concluding Remarks • References. 9. Somatotype Components and Body Mass Index: A Case Study of the Adult Bhoi Males 135 — Sudipta Ghosh and Thepuvekho Dawhuo • Introduction • Materials and Methods • Major Findings • Discussion • References. 10. Growth Study among the Ahom Children of Upper Assam 149 — Dali Dutta and Sarthak Sengupta • Introduction • Material and Methods • Results and Discussion • Com-parisons of Growth Pattern • References. 11. Influence of Socio-Economic Factors on Infant and Child Mortality among the Pnars of Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya 173 — Dhruba Kumar Limbu and Happystone Syngkon • Introduction • Land and People • Materials and Methods • Results • Conclusion • References. 12. Of Gods and Goddesses: Agricultural Rituals of the Garos of Meghalaya, India 183 — Queenbala Marak • Introduction • Cultivating the Plot that Shifts • Agricultural Calendar of the Garos • Agricultural Rituals • Gods and Goddesses of the Fields • Discussion • Conclusion • References. 13. Indigenous Way of Response to Gynecological and Obstetric Problems among the Dibongiya Deoris of Assam 201 — Juri Borah and Sarthak Sengupta • Introduction • Objective • Materials and Methods • Results and Discussion • Conclusion • Acknowledgement • References. 14. Women Power Structure in Matrilineal Jaintia Society 211 — R. P. Athparia • The People • Jaintia Village • Customary Law, Community and Women • Women in the Traditional Political Institutions • Traditional Political Institutions • Women Membership in the Traditional Tribal Council • Modern Political Institutions and Women • Women Participation in Local Bodies • Women Contesting Elections • Conclusion • References. 15. Language of the Assamese Utensils 235 — Birinchi K. Medhi • Introduction • Introduction of Brass or Bell Metal in Assam • Socio-economic and Technological Transformation of Assam • Types and Functions • References. Index 249 The Title 'People of North East India : Bio-Cultural Dimensions written/authored/edited by R. Khongsdier, Sarthak Sengupta', published in the year 2017. The ISBN 9789351282389 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 257 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is North East Studies. POD, 2017, Naval Inst Press. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 9781591140481 . Brown hardcovers with gilt titles to the spine. A Fine+ book with a solid binding and a bright, unmarked interior. The DJ is in Fine+ condition. Maps and illustrations through the book with reference notes, bibliography and indexed. "With potent echoes of the current War on Terror, this book tells how the leading Great Power of the 19th century organized a coalition to eradicate a deep-rooted aspect of anti-Western policy in Moslem countries. This confrontation between Europe and Islamic North Africa, and eventually the Ottoman Empire, concerned Christian slavery, a trade pursued by the piratical Barbary States. For centuries weaker trading nations had paid them protection money to leave their shipping alone, but the basic principle of slavery was unchallenged. With the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 this cause reached the top of the political agenda and in 1816 a large Anglo-Dutch fleet attacked Algiers and forced the local ruler to release 3000 European slaves. This was the beginning of a concerted, and essentially naval, assault on the practice, which the Moslem world came to see as a religious and racist war, a revival of the crusades." ; 9.30 X 6.10 X 1 inches; 216 pages; Box 9 ., Naval Inst Press, 2006, Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2013-01-01. Hardcover. Used:Good., Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2013-01-01<
