Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1436
Book Description
Congressional Record
Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1436
Book Description
Streets with a Story
Author: Eric A. WillatsPublisher:
ISBN: 9780951187104
Category : Islington (London, England)
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The Nature of Diamonds
Author: George E. HarlowPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521629355
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The paragon of physical perfection and a sparkling example of Earth's forces at work, the diamond has fascinated all realms of society, from Russian tsars and Hollywood stars to scientists and brides-to-be. The Nature of Diamonds is an authoritative and richly illustrated look at nature's most coveted gem. Leading geologists, gemologists, physicists, and cultural observers cover every facet of the stone, from its formation in the depths of the Earth and its explosive ascent to the surface, to its economic, regal, social, and technological roles. The book takes the reader to cutting-edge research on the frontiers of diamond exploration and exploitation, from Arctic wastes to laboratories that create industrial diamonds for cutting tools that slice through rock. Charting the history of mining from its origins in India and Brazil, the book follows the diamond rush in South Africa to today's high-tech enterprises. It provides a glimpse into the economics of the diamond trade, and an overview of diamond cutting, from the rough uncut stones in early Indian and Roman jewelry to the multifaceted stones we see today. The cultural history of the diamond as both a revered and a social symbol is explored, from its early history as the exclusive property of royalty to today's brilliant-laden jewelry as an emblem of wealth and status. The engaging text is complemented by more than 200 lavish illustrations which span fine art, earth science, and cultural studies and capture the brilliance and beauty of this extraordinary gem.
Digest and Index of Decisions
Author: United States. National Labor Relations BoardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arbitration, Industrial
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
Wrigley's British Columbia Directory
Author: Electrical Apparatus and Supplies
Author: Gaertner and CoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric apparatus and appliances
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
The Advertising News
Author: The Trials of Art
Author: Daniel McCleanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781905464036
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Who should have the authority to determine what is art: artists, critics and curators, or lawyers, judges and juries? Should artistic expression be immune from legal ad ethical constraints? Should the law always protect artists and art works? Since the Renaissance, artists have appeared in trials as claimants, asserting their rights, and as defendants who have violated the law. This collection of newly commissioned essays from leading art historians, lawyers and cultural theorists examines many significant trials involving artists: trials in which artists have sought to use the law to protect their art and their reputation (including Whistler, Brancusi, Serra and Büchel), and trials in which artists and curators have experienced censorship by church and state (including the blasphemy and obscenity trials of Veronese, Grosz, the Viennese Actionists, Serrano and Mapplethorpe). Capturing the fascinating drama of these trials, this book charts their influence upon the development of art and the shaping of the law, also considering wider issues--the position of the artist in relation to society, the power to determine how images are created and viewed and the struggle between individual expression and collective beliefs.--P. [4] of cover.
Sidney Poitier
Author: Aram GoudsouzianPublisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 9780807828434
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
The life and career of Sidney Poitier are analyzed in this biography of the actor, highlighting his work as the only black leading man during the civil rights era and the honors he has received for his work for racial equality in Hollywood.
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright OfficePublisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1760
Book Description