Author: P. J. MunnPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
An Investigation of the Strength and Condition of the Pawtucket Bridge at Lowell, Mass., with the Design of a Concrete Arch to Replace the Present Structure
Author: P. J. MunnThe Pawtucket Bridge at Lowell, Mass
Author: Richard A. HaleTwentieth-Century Building Materials
Author: Thomas C. JesterPublisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606063251
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Over the concluding decades of the twentieth century, the historic preservation community increasingly turned its attention to modern buildings, including bungalows from the 1930s, gas stations and diners from the 1940s, and office buildings and architectural homes from the 1950s. Conservation efforts, however, were often hampered by a lack of technical information about the products used in these structures, and to fill this gap Twentieth-Century Building Materials was developed by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and first published in 1995. Now, this invaluable guide is being reissued—with a new preface by the book’s original editor. With more than 250 illustrations, including a full-color photographic essay, the volume remains an indispensable reference on the history and conservation of modern building materials. Thirty-seven essays written by leading experts offer insights into the history, manufacturing processes, and uses of a wide range of materials, including glass block, aluminum, plywood, linoleum, and gypsum board. Readers will also learn about how these materials perform over time and discover valuable conservation and repair techniques. Bibliographies and sources for further research complete the volume. The book is intended for a wide range of conservation professionals including architects, engineers, conservators, and material scientists engaged in the conservation of modern buildings, as well as scholars in related disciplines.
Our Enemies in Blue
Author: Kristian WilliamsPublisher: AK Press
ISBN: 1849352151
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Let's begin with the basics: violence is an inherent part of policing. The police represent the most direct means by which the state imposes its will on the citizenry. They are armed, trained, and authorized to use force. Like the possibility of arrest, the threat of violence is implicit in every police encounter. Violence, as well as the law, is what they represent. Using media reports alone, the Cato Institute's last annual study listed nearly seven thousand victims of police "misconduct" in the United States. But such stories of police brutality only scratch the surface of a national epidemic. Every year, tens of thousands are framed, blackmailed, beaten, sexually assaulted, or killed by cops. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on civil judgments and settlements annually. Individual lives, families, and communities are destroyed. In this extensively revised and updated edition of his seminal study of policing in the United States, Kristian Williams shows that police brutality isn't an anomaly, but is built into the very meaning of law enforcement in the United States. From antebellum slave patrols to today's unarmed youth being gunned down in the streets, "peace keepers" have always used force to shape behavior, repress dissent, and defend the powerful. Our Enemies in Blue is a well-researched page-turner that both makes historical sense of this legalized social pathology and maps out possible alternatives.
Creatures of Empire
Author: Virginia DeJohn AndersonPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199839727
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
When we think of the key figures of early American history, we think of explorers, or pilgrims, or Native Americans--not cattle, or goats, or swine. But as Virginia DeJohn Anderson reveals in this brilliantly original account of colonists in New England and the Chesapeake region, livestock played a vitally important role in the settling of the New World. Livestock, Anderson writes, were a central factor in the cultural clash between colonists and Indians as well as a driving force in the expansion west. By bringing livestock across the Atlantic, colonists believed that they provided the means to realize America's potential. It was thought that if the Native Americans learned to keep livestock as well, they would be that much closer to assimilating the colonists' culture, especially their Christian faith. But colonists failed to anticipate the problems that would arise as Indians began encountering free-ranging livestock at almost every turn, often trespassing in their cornfields. Moreover, when growing populations and an expansive style of husbandry required far more space than they had expected, colonists could see no alternative but to appropriate Indian land. This created tensions that reached the boiling point with King Philip's War and Bacon's Rebellion. And it established a pattern that would repeat time and again over the next two centuries. A stunning account that presents our history in a truly new light, Creatures of Empire restores a vital element of our past, illuminating one of the great forces of colonization and the expansion westward.
The Brickbuilder
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
An architectural monthly.
American Biography
Author: William Richard CutterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
Working on Wife Abuse
Author: Betsy WarriorPublisher:
ISBN: 9780960154425
Category : Wife abuse
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Cleveland
Author: Daniel M. BluestonePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
American Inventions and Inventors
Author: Arthur May MowryPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
In 'American Inventions and Inventors,' Arthur May Mowry and William A. Mowry compile a meticulously curated collection that spans the breadth and depth of American innovation. This anthology not only showcases the wide array of literary styles employed to discuss the historical and societal impacts of inventions but also highlights the profound diversity within American ingenuity itself. The selection of works demonstrates a conscious effort to represent the kaleidoscope of voices and perspectives that have shaped the narrative of American progress, making it a significant contribution to the literary and historical canon of the United States. The Mowry duo, respected for their scholarly work in the realms of history and education, bring a unique blend of expertise and passion to the theme of American inventions. Their backgrounds provide a rich foundation for exploring the intersection of historical, cultural, and technological development, uniting a variety of periods and movements within the American experience. By weaving together the contributions of numerous inventors and scholars, the collection presents a comprehensive view of innovation as a driving force in American culture and identity. This anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in the confluence of literature, history, and technology. 'American Inventions and Inventors' offers readers a rare opportunity to engage with a multilayered dialogue that spans across time and discipline, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the complexity and richness of American innovation. Through its educational value and its exploration of diverse themes and styles, the collection invites readers to broaden their understanding of what constitutes American inventiveness, making it an essential addition to any scholarly library.