Birth in Ancient China Dr Erica J. Kistner-ThomasReveals cultural paradigms and historical prejudices regarding the role of birthing and women in the reproduction of society. Using newly discovered and excavated texts, Constance A. Cook and Xinhui Luo systematically explore material culture, inscriptions, transmitted texts, and genealogies from BCE China to reconstruct the role of women in social reproduction in the ancient Chinese world. Applying paleographical, linguistic, and historical analyses,
offering an alternative perspective for evaluating its persistence and charting a course for change
In dialogue with authors ranging from Aristotle and Montaigne to Proust
magnetic and electric fields
Researching urban space and the built environment is a unique and accessible guide to the planning
This chapter demonstrates that youngstock management can play a critical role in optimising dairy herd health
Both objectives could be better achieved by increasing the precision of irrigation applications and understanding how we can better time the frequency and duration of irrigation events
established by the treaty system of the European Social Charter as an instrument for the protection of social rights
focusing on improving understanding and acceptance of these products
covering glaziers
the Nouvelle Vague and contemporary 'naturalist' cinema – making the book a good primer of contemporary French film and culture
explores the enormous impact that gay politics had on the landscape of post-war Britain
These cases represent a fundamental policy debate in American society
