Caribbean Sociology

Caribbean Sociology

Author: Rhoda Reddock

Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 1032

ISBN-13:

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A significant body of Caribbean sociological literature is either scattered, difficult to access, or out of print. This publication addresses this problem by bringing the literature together in a single volume. This comprehensive collection is divided into twelve sections, beginning with a general introduction that reviews Caribbean sociological development. The subsequent sections explore the themes of Caribbean social theory, social stratification, ethnicity, culture and identities, women and gender, education, and modernization, as well as emerging topics of discussion, namely domestic violence, child and sexual abuse, labor market conditions, population and demographic change and indigenous African-derived religions.Christine Barrow is a lecturer in sociology at the University of the West Indies in Barbados. Rhoda Reddock, University of the West Indies, is head of the Center for Gender and Development Studies in St. Augustine, Trinidad.


Human Development Report 1992

Human Development Report 1992

Author: United Nations Development Programme

Publisher: Human Development Report

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0195077733

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Since its headline-making debut, the Human Development Report has become an essential resource for development specialists, economists, and political scientists around the world. The 1992 Report not only updates the findings of the earlier volumes, but also examines the international dimensions of human development, showing how global economic growth and the expansion of the world economy have filtered down to poor economies and poor people in developing countries. In addition, it examines tcpks between human development and international markets for products, capital, and labor, addresses issues of global governance, and presents updated human development indicators for more than 160 countries.


Shifting Concepts

Shifting Concepts

Author: Teresa Marques

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2020-05-21

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0198803338

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This volume brings together leading philosophers and psychologists to present novel accounts of concepts, communication, and conceptual change and variability, with the aim to advance the interdisciplinary debate on the role of concepts in categorizing, reasoning, and social interaction.


Commissioning of VAV Systems in Buildings

Commissioning of VAV Systems in Buildings

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Publisher: Hyperion Books

Published: 1991-01

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9780860222705

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This guide covers the commissioning requirements for variable air volume (VAV) systems in air conditioned buildings. It includes the design and installation to ensure that VAV systems are commissionable and is intended to be used in conjunction with the CIBSE's Commissioning Code, Series A Air distribution systems. It is also complementary to and has many features in common with BSRIA Application Guide 3/89 The commissioning of air systems in buildings. Divided into four parts, the guide covers the design of commissionable systems; the installation of commissionable VAV systems; VAV commissioning procedures; and reporting and documentation.


HVAC Principles and Systems

HVAC Principles and Systems

Author: Dr. Ilango Sivaraman

Publisher: Dr Ilango Sivaraman

Published: 2019-07-16

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13:

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As Humans’ need for comfort living takes priority, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC)would assume more importance and priority – The number and percentage of people opting, creating and living in conditioned spaces might also serve as an index for living standards. In my search for understanding the different types of styles and configurations of HVAC systems - I finally realized that I could understand the different executions only if I work with a HVAC company. This somehow materialized – I started working for Superior air- a HVAC subcontractor engaged in providing, installing HVAC systems in San Diego City in California. My learning started with studying their installations, visiting job sites and looking at construction and approved drawings. I also had the opportunity to interact with construction supervisors, experts in HVAC systems, and construction workers. The installations I visited are mostly in commercial / office buildings and involved almost all the types mentioned in the book. To facilitate ease of understanding, the book includes maximum possible images of the systems/ lay outs. I will be extremely thankful to the readers if they could give me feedback comments and any other information/images that can be included for regular updates.


Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems

Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems

Author: Robert McDowall

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2009-04-03

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 0080569927

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A hard copy companion to the eLearning course that serves as a practical guide to the principles and characteristics of controls, and how to apply them in the use, selection, specification and design of controls systems.