The Seashore World

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Coastal Works

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Author : Nicholas Allen
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017-07-04

Coastal Works written by Nicholas Allen and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-04 with Literary Collections categories.

In all the complex cultural history of the islands of Britain and Ireland the idea of the coast as a significant representative space is critical. For many important artists coastal space has figured as a site from which to braid ideas of empire, nation, region, and archipelago. They have been drawn to the coast as a zone of geographical uncertainty in which the self-definitions of the nation founder; they have been drawn to it as a peripheral space of vestigial wildness, of island retreats and experimental living; as a network of diverse localities richly endowed with distinctive forms of cultural heritage; and as a dynamically interconnected ecosystem, which is at the same time the historic site of significant developments in fieldwork and natural science. This collection situates these cultures of the Atlantic edge in a series of essays that create new contexts for coastal study in literary history and criticism. The contributors frame their research in response to emerging conversations in archipelagic criticism, the blue humanities, and island studies, the essays challenging the reader to reconsider ideas of margin, periphery and exchange. These twelve case studies establish the coast as a crucial location in the imaginative history of Britain, Ireland and the north Atlantic edge. Coastal Works will appeal to readers of literature and history with an interest in the sea, the environment, and the archipelago from the 18th century to the present. Accessible, innovative and provocative, Coastal Works establishes the important role that the coast plays in our cultural imaginary and suggests a range of methodologies to represent relationships between land, sea, and cultural work.

Destined To Fail

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Author : Julia Eklund Koza
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2026-01-23

Destined To Fail written by Julia Eklund Koza and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2026-01-23 with Education categories.

A little-known fact about the prominent US psychologist and educator Carl E. Seashore (1866–1949) is that he was deeply involved in the American eugenics movement. He was among the US academics to support eugenics long before German Nazis embraced it. A titan in a host of disciplines and a proponent of radical education reform, Seashore used his positional power to promote a constellation of education reforms consistent with central precepts of eugenics. Many of these reforms, including tracking, gifted and talented programs, and high-stakes standardized testing, were adopted and remain standard practice in the United States today. He promulgated the idea that musical talent is biologically inheritable, and he developed the first standardized tests of musical talent; these tests were used by early-twentieth-century researchers in their attempts to determine whether there are race differences in musical talent. Seashore’s ideas and work profoundly shaped music education’s research trajectory, as well as enduring “commonsense” beliefs about musical ability. An intersectional analysis, “Destined to Fail” focuses on the relationship between eugenics and Seashore’s views on ability, race, and gender. Koza concludes that Seashore promoted eugenics and its companion, euthenics, because he was a true believer. She also discusses the longstanding silences surrounding Seashore’s participation in eugenics. As a diagnosis and critique of the present, “Destined to Fail” identifies resemblances and connections between past and present that illustrate the continuing influence of eugenics—and the systems of reasoning that made early-twentieth-century eugenics imaginable and seem reasonable—on education discourse and practice today. It maps out discursive, citational, and funding connections between eugenicists of the early twentieth-century and contemporary White supremacists; this mapping leads to some of Donald Trump’s supporters and appointees.

The World S Best Essays From The Earliest Period To The Present Time

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Author : David Josiah Brewer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1900

The World S Best Essays From The Earliest Period To The Present Time written by David Josiah Brewer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1900 with American essays categories.

At The Beach

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Author : Jean-Didier Urbain
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2003

At The Beach written by Jean-Didier Urbain and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Social Science categories.

Around the world, when people think of vacation it's the beach they want--even when long distances must be traversed, the seashore is the place to escape the rigors of modern life. How did this come to be, and what does our ongoing love affair with the beach mean? How do shore vacations differ from traditional tourism, and what does this tell us about our fears and dreams? In At the Beach, Jean-Didier Urbain offers witty and insightful answers to these questions. Urbain traces the transformation of the beach from a place of mythological threats and a demanding workplace fraught with danger to a destination for medical treatment and the pursuit of pleasure. He looks to the emergence of the modern vacation in the nineteenth century, examines representations of beachgoing in literature and the arts, and shows the transgressive side of beach culture--from nudism to hedonism to various "scandals" about costume, behavior, and sexuality that make the beach the site of social spectacle as well as leisure. Urbain's ultimate focus is the paradoxical enterprise of the residential seaside vacationer, who travels in order to stay in one place and who leaves the everyday world behind to reconstruct an idealized version of it at the shore. He argues that unlike tourists, who move from place to place, beach vacationers are not seeking to explore nature, to discover other cultures, or even to "get away from it all"; rather, they are attempting to re-create their own identities through a simplified community they can no longer find elsewhere. Blending history with social observation, Urbain presents an original, incisive, and entertaining account of this enduring ritual of escape and recreation.

The Earth Girdled

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Author : Thomas De Witt Talmage
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896

The Earth Girdled written by Thomas De Witt Talmage and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with Hawaii categories.

Missionary Review Of The World

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896

Missionary Review Of The World written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with Missions categories.

The Earth And Its Inhabitants West Africa

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Author : Elisée Reclus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1892

The Earth And Its Inhabitants West Africa written by Elisée Reclus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1892 with Geography categories.

Information Design

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Author : Alison Black
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-01-12

Information Design written by Alison Black and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-12 with Business & Economics categories.

Information Design provides citizens, business and government with a means of presenting and interacting with complex information. It embraces applications from wayfinding and map reading to forms design; from website and screen layout to instruction. Done well it can communicate across languages and cultures, convey complicated instructions, even change behaviours. Information Design offers an authoritative guide to this important multidisciplinary subject. The book weaves design theory and methods with case studies of professional practice from leading information designers across the world. The heavily illustrated text is rigorous yet readable and offers a single, must-have, reference to anyone interested in information design or any of its related disciplines such as interaction design and information architecture, information graphics, document design, universal design, service design, map-making and wayfinding.

The World S Greatest Books Vol 1 18

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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2023-11-12

The World S Greatest Books Vol 1 18 written by Various and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-12 with Literary Collections categories.

The "World's Greatest Books (Vol. 1-18)" is an expansive anthology that brings together a carefully curated selection of literary masterpieces from diverse cultures and time periods. Spanning various genres, including fiction, poetry, and philosophy, these volumes encapsulate the essence of human thought and creativity. The anthology adopts a scholarly yet accessible style, characterized by insightful introductions and contextual notes that enhance the reader's understanding of each work's historical and cultural significance. In delivering this collection, the editors invite readers to engage with texts that have shaped intellectual discourse and inspired generations. The contributors to this anthology include notable literary scholars and anthologists whose extensive backgrounds in literary criticism and history inform their selections. Their deep passion for literature underscores their commitment to showcasing the most influential authors and works from ancient to contemporary times. This careful curation reflects a desire to provide readers with lasting insights into the human experience, demonstrating how these literary contributions resonate across various contexts. I wholeheartedly recommend "The World's Greatest Books (Vol. 1-18)" to readers and scholars alike, for it is not merely a collection; it is a gateway to discovering the profound intricacies of human thought and creativity. This anthology serves both as a valuable reference for academic study and a rich source for casual reading, making it an essential addition to any literary library. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection. - Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer. - A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists. - A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds. - Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

First Teachings About The Earth Its Lands And Waters Its Countries And States Etc

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Author : M. J. OGLE
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875

First Teachings About The Earth Its Lands And Waters Its Countries And States Etc written by M. J. OGLE and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with categories.