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Illustrating the diversity of disciplines that intersect within global health studies, Healthcare in Latin America is the first volume to gather research by many of the foremost scholars working on the topic and region in fields such as history, sociology, women's studies, political science, and cultural studies.

Illustrating the diversity of disciplines that intersect within global health studies, Healthcare in Latin America is the first volume to gather research by many of the foremost scholars working on the topic and region in fields such as history, sociology, women's studies, political science, and cultural studies.

The sacred Andean site of Pachacamac has an enduring presence in Peruvian history and plays a pivotal role in the formation of current views about religion and thought in the pre-Hispanic period. This is the first volume to synthesize the past quarter century's abundance of new data and hypotheses on this important sanctuary.

Brings together archaeologists and heritage professionals to discuss practical applications of digital and computational approaches to the field. Contributors explore the diverse and exciting ways in which digital methods are being deployed in archaeological interpretation and analysis, museum collections and archives, and community engagement.

Brings together archaeologists and heritage professionals to discuss practical applications of digital and computational approaches to the field. Contributors explore the diverse and exciting ways in which digital methods are being deployed in archaeological interpretation and analysis, museum collections and archives, and community engagement.

Examines shifting social identities, lived experiences, and networks of interaction in Mexico during the Mesoamerican Formative period (2000 BCE-250 CE), an era that helped produce some of the world's most renowned complex civilizations. The chapters offer significant data, innovative methodologies, and novel perspectives on Mexican archaeology.

In this introduction to the work of somatic dance education pioneer Nancy Topf, readers are ushered on a journey to explore the movement of the body through a close awareness of anatomical form and function.

This biography of educational activist and Black studies pioneer Bertha Maxwell-Roddey examines a life of remarkable achievements and leadership in the early years of the desegregated South. Sonya Ramsey describes how Maxwell-Roddey and her peers turned hard-won civil rights and feminist milestones into tangible accomplishments.

Suitable for the avid amateurs and beginning paleontologists, this title offers both experienced and novice fossil hunters and collectors the information needed to identify and interpret the significance of their discoveries. It explains many of the complex bumps, grooves, markings, and other anomalies that occur on fossil bones and teeth.

Community journalism in the era of clickbaitAn incisive and firsthandlook at the landscape of community news today, Lost Storytellers argues that the decline of local journalismthreatens the future of democracy. Award-winning photojournalist JohnPendygraft asks: How did Americans lose trust in the media, and how can theirlocal newsrooms earn it back?Pendygraft uses his own experiences at Floridas largestnewspaper, the Tampa Bay Times, toillustrate why trusted local reporting matters more than ever in the era offake news, clickbait, conspiracy theories, and social media. Throughinterviews with his colleagues, the history of his own paper, journeys into theevolutionary psychology of storytelling, and examples of the waysmultinational media conglomerates hook readers on news cycles of chaos andcrisis, Pendygraft argues that community journalists can reclaim their roles aslocal storytellersand that the public good demands that they try. Lost Storytellers offers insights forall who feel confused about the media, politics, and the well-being of theircommunities in the information age.

Offers an in-depth comparative study of two classic literary works, examining essential themes such as change, the self, and humans' dependence on and isolation from others. Stephanie Nelson shows that in these texts, both Joyce and Homer address identity by looking at the paradox of time - that people are constantly changing yet remain the same.

Explores the many aspects and outcomes of NASA's research in life sciences, a little-understood endeavor that has often been overlooked in histories of the space agency.

In this easy-to-use and brightly illustrated introductory guide, lepidopterist Jaret Daniels shows beginners how to create a haven for butterflies and other flower-loving wildlife in Florida and throughout the Deep South

A source of information on paddling in Florida. It offers directions to 91 Florida waterways, separated into 271 individual canoeing and kayaking excursions. The author evaluates the difficulty of each trail, discusses where to rent or buy canoes and kayaks, and provides camping tips.

Bringing together personal stories, this book shares the triumphs and heartbreaking moments experienced by some of the first Cubans to come to the US after Fidel Castro took power. This is a moving look inside fifteen years of migration that changed the two countries and transformed the lives of the people separated from their homeland.

A leading Florida historian explores one of the states most consequential erasIt was a time of stunning episodes of boom and bust, an era of extremes, a decade of historic changes that point to Floridas future. In this book, eminent historian Gary Mormino illuminates early twenty-first-century Florida and its connections to some of the most significant events in contemporary American history.Following Morminos milestone workLand of Sunshine, State of Dreams, which details the dynamic history of Florida from 1950 to 2000,Dreams in the New Centuryexplores the states tumultuous next chapter, a period that included the Bush v. Gore election, 9/11, the housing bubble and Great Recession, and the election of Barack Obama. During these years the Elin Gonzlez story engrossed the country, Tim Tebow rose to football fame, and Donald Trump became a Florida celebrity. From hurricanes to Ponzi schemes, red tides, climate change, the Stand-Your-Ground gun law, demographic diversity, and more, Florida offered nonstop news fodder that reflected its extraordinary internal trends and its importance in the nation.As Mormino shows, Florida is a place of deep conflictsNorth and South, liberal and conservative, newcomer and local, growth and conservationwith histories that can be traced back centuries. In 20002010, Mormino argues, these tensions collided to produce a Big Bang that will continue to resonate in years to come. Mormino takes stock of this crucible of change and explains the social, cultural, and political intricacies of a state the world struggles to understand.Dreams in the New Centuryunravels Floridas complicated recent history in a gripping, informative, and fascinating narrative.

A starter guide to cultivating plants that flourish in FloridaIdeal for gardeners new to Florida and residents who want to try their hands at gardening for the first time, this starter guide helps readers learn to grow plants in the states unique natural environment. Botanist and lifelong gardener Ginny Stibolt shares helpful stories, advice, and tips from her own experience moving to Florida, where she discovered that the rules she had followed did not apply.Stibolt tells readers what they can do to avoid the beginner mistakes she made and dispels common misconceptions about which plants to grow and how to grow them in Florida. Introducing Floridas water features, natural areas, and native plant communities, Stibolt shows what a Real Florida landscape looks like and explains how working with this knowledge makes gardening easier and more successful. She explores useful topics including gardening for birds and butterflies, growing food, composting, and stormwater management. Stibolt also points to resources for digging deeper into these and related subjects based on the readers needs and location within the state.Full of friendly, reliable, and commonsense expertise,Adventures of a Transplanted Gardenersets aspiring growers on the fast track to cultivating plants that flourish in Florida. This book is the perfect resource for anyone interested in the challenges, rewards, and beauty of gardening in the Sunshine State.

Examines the historic Black community of Timbuctoo, New Jersey, which was founded in 1826 by formerly enslaved migrants from Maryland. In collaboration with descendants and community members, Christopher Barton explores the intersectionality of life at Timbuctoo and the ways Black residents resisted the marginalizing structures of race and class.

Examines the influence of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas on James Joyce. O'Rourke demonstrates that Joyce was a philosophical writer who engaged creatively with questions of diversity and unity, identity, permanence and change, and the reliability of knowledge.

Challenging narratives of Indigenous cultural loss and disappearance that are still prevalent in the archaeological study of colonization, this book highlights collaborative research and efforts to center the enduring histories of Native peoples in North America through case studies from several regions across the continent.

The first complete field guide to the exotic amphibians and reptiles established in the continental United States and Hawai'i, this volume covers 74 species that are not native to the country and 29 species that are native but occur beyond their original geographic range. Dispersed from their former habitats by human activity, many of these species are invasive in their new environments, causing ecological or economic harm. i Ideal for naturalists of all levels, Exotic Amphibians and Reptiles of the United States details each species' taxonomy, distribution, history, and ecology and portrays each one with vibrant photographs. Drawing on county-level distribution maps from 2,908 published records, this guide provides an in-depth understanding of local factors that drive the success of exotic species. It connects species-specific information to conservation issues as it explores human causes of exotic and invasive establishment. The book also includes eight invited essays which provide regional perspectives on scientific, economic, and management-related aspects of this phenomenon. i As ecological pressures on native species and habitats increase, understanding the histories and roles of exotic species is becoming more and more important for conservation efforts. Providing practical identification skills and an awareness of the environmental impacts of these amphibians and reptiles, this indispensable guide equips readers to confront the unusual biodiversity crisis of exotic species.

Presents new data and interpretations from research at Florida's Spanish missions, outposts established in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries to strengthen the colonizing empire and convert Indigenous groups to Christianity.

Ideal for city residents, developers, designers, and officials looking for ways to bring urban environments into harmony with the natural world and make cities more sustainable, this book offers a wealth of information and examples that will answer fundamental scientific questions, guide green initiatives, and inform environmental policies.

The first book to offer an in-depth look at historical archaeology, public history, and reconstruction in Williamsburg through a comprehensive range of sites, topics, and analyses. Using exemplary approaches and methodologies, this volume addresses key concerns in the field.

Offers an extensive survey of vernacular architecture from across the entire length of the Andes, drawing on ethnographic and archaeological information from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia to the Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile.