“…Scholars from diverse fields have explored the symbolic complexity of food and its preparation, as well as the social importance of feasting in contemporary and historical societies. This book unites these disciplinary perspectives — from the social and biological sciences to art history and epigraphy — creating a work comprehensive in scope, which reveals our increasing understanding of the various roles of foods and cuisines in Mesoamerican cultures. . …”

“…Perhaps the proof of the pudding lies in the adoption of approval voting by about a dozen professional societies—several with tens of thousands of members—and their generally favorable experience with it. …”

“…Ultimately, this book will prove integral to any students and scholars who wish to use qualitative methods for their research endeavors concerning social activism in contemporary society…”

“…The proof of the manifold inter-ethnic exchange relationships calls into question the relevance of the traditional description categories "Indian" and "Spanish" for the rural areas of Central Mexico and points out numerous parallels to European agricultural societies of the 18th century…”

“…, and many other European and global brands, Strategic Brand Management and Development is an essential text for students in marketing, brand management, and consumer research, or for anyone interested in understanding the extraordinary power and scope of brands and branding in contemporary post-modern society…”

“…This collection examines instances, experiences, and spaces of early modern privacy, and opens new avenues to understanding the structures and dynamics that shape early modern societies. Scholars of architectural history, art history, church history, economic history, gender history, history of law, history of literature, history of medicine, history of science, and social history detail how privacy and the private manifest within a wide array of sources, discourses, practices, and spatial programmes. …”

“…The effects of this on staffing and curriculum structures are considered alongside a proposition for alternative ways of understanding the role of higher education in society…”

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“…This piece is aimed at a range of development practitioners, as well as a wider audience, including civil society actors and citizens around the world who interact with donors working on accountability support…”

“…Integration policies in the South should take into account these differences and focus on the protection of migrant rights, while also fighting discrimination and fostering the incorporation of immigrants into society…”

“…Finally, it proposes a framework for action, to help national and local governments reorient policies towards more inclusive growth in cities – a new approach to growth that ensures that no part of society is left behind…”

“…In addition, country papers provide practical solutions adapted to their particular administrative environments for policy-makers and a demanding civil society…”

“…Belonging to healthy groups helps adolescents to master skills necessary in later stages of life in dealing with societies and cultures. When adolescents are rejected by groups or do not match well with expectations of groups there is a feeling of alienation from peers or other age members of the groups…”

“…Belonging to healthy groups help adolescents to master skills necessary in later stages of life in dealing with societies and cultures. When adolescents are rejected by groups or do not match well with expectations of groups there is a feeling of alienation from peers or other age members of the groups…”

“…Belonging to healthy groups help adolescents to master skills necessary in later stages of life in dealing with societies and cultures. When adolescents are rejected by groups or do not match well with expectations of groups there is a feeling of alienation from peers or other age members of the groups…”

“…Belonging to healthy groups help adolescents to master skills necessary in later stages of life in dealing with societies and cultures. When adolescents are rejected by groups or do not match well with expectations of groups there is a feeling of alienation from peers or other age members of the groups…”

“…Belonging to healthy groups help adolescents to master skills necessary in later stages of life in dealing with societies and cultures. When adolescents are rejected by groups or do not match well with expectations of groups there is a feeling of alienation from peers or other age members of the groups…”

“…The outcome is to consider sustainability and green computing, their relevance to environment and society and their applications to wireless and sensor-based networks…”

“…The book aspires to be the new ethnographic go-to reference for Xavante society and cultural studies of groups in the Gê language family"--…”

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