At Home and in the Field

At Home and in the Field

Author: Suzanne S. Finney

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2015-04-30

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 082485554X

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Crossing disciplinary boundaries, At Home and in the Field is an anthology of twenty-first century ethnographic research and writing about the global worlds of home and disjuncture in Asia and the Pacific Islands. These stories reveal novel insights into the serendipitous nature of fieldwork. Unique in its inclusion of "homework"—ethnography that directly engages with issues and identities in which the ethnographer finds political solidarity and belonging in fields at home—the anthology contributes to growing trends that complicate the distinction between "insiders" and "outsiders." The obligations that fieldwork engenders among researchers and local communities are exemplified by contributors who are often socially engaged with the peoples and places they work. In its focus on Asia and the Pacific Islands, the collection offers ethnographic updates on topics that range from ritual money burning in China to the militarization of Hawai'i to the social role of text messages in identifying marriage partners in Vanuatu to the cultural power of robots in Japan. Thought provoking, sometimes humorous, these cultural encounters will resonate with readers and provide valuable talking points for exploring the human diversity that makes the study of ourselves and each other simultaneously rewarding and challenging.


Home Field

Home Field

Author: Bobby Hawthorne

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-08-25

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0292774044

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"The promise of an empty football field is an irresistible force for those who understand and revere the game," Jeff Wilson observes. Drawn by the sense of possibility and nostalgia inherent in every stadium, Wilson traveled the state of Texas to photograph high school stadiums for a photo essay that appeared in Texas Monthly in August 2005. The magazine's readers responded with an outpouring of enthusiasm, and Wilson's photo essay was nominated for a prestigious National Magazine Award. In Home Field, Wilson creates a unique photo portrait of nearly eighty Texas high school football stadiums, ranging from the bright lights, artificial turf, and seating for thousands at Southlake Carroll to the lone set of bleachers under the wide open sky in Veribest. Shot from the fifty-yard line facing the home stands, these photographs invite us to view each stadium from the same vantage point and experience it as an evocative place that holds a community's collective memories. Accompanying the photographs are reminiscences about the fields from players, coaches, team physicians, athletic directors, sportswriters and announcers, school superintendents, principals and teachers, band directors, maintenance workers, booster club parents, students, and fans. Their stories—whether funny, nostalgic, or poignant—reveal just how important high school football is to Texans and how it creates an unforgettable sense of community and camaraderie. Sure to bring back memories as soon as you open the book, Home Field captures what football is supposed to be—"simple and pure, like a perfect spiral arcing gracefully across the sky."


My Home in the Field of Honor

My Home in the Field of Honor

Author: Frances Wilson Huard

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-09-23

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13:

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My Home in the Field of Honor by Frances Wilson Huard is a poignant and vivid memoir that offers a unique perspective on life during World War I. Huard, an American living in France, provides an intimate account of her experiences and observations as the war unfolded around her. Her narrative captures the resilience, courage, and everyday struggles of those living through the conflict. The memoir reflects on the impact of the war on both the French people and the expatriate community. Huard's detailed descriptions and personal anecdotes paint a vivid picture of wartime life, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by individuals caught in the throes of global conflict. Her reflections on bravery, loss, and the human spirit offer readers a deeply moving and insightful look at the era. My Home in the Field of Honor stands out for its personal and heartfelt portrayal of wartime experiences. Huard’s evocative writing and honest observations provide a valuable historical perspective and a touching narrative that resonates with readers interested in World War I and its impact on personal lives. For those drawn to historical memoirs and accounts of wartime experiences, My Home in the Field of Honor offers a compelling and emotional journey. Huard’s narrative not only recounts her personal story but also serves as a testament to the resilience and fortitude of individuals living through one of history’s most challenging periods.


The Log Home Maintenance Guide: A Field Guide for Identifying, Preventing, and Solving Problems

The Log Home Maintenance Guide: A Field Guide for Identifying, Preventing, and Solving Problems

Author: Gary Schroeder

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2013-05-06

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1581577052

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Preventing problems and dealing with them when they occur. America has hundreds of thousands of log homes, and every one of them presents unique maintenance issues that differ from homes of traditional stick-frame construction. Lack of knowledge about the unique characteristics of a log home all too often results in owners inadvertently doing damage when they try to make repairs. Owners of log homes have long relied on the expertise of log home builder and specialist Gary Schroeder and his Schroeder Log Home Supply company, a trusted source of information and guidance. From dry rot to carpenter ants, Schroeder has seen it all. Now he shares his wisdom on how to preserve and protect your beautiful log home. This newly revised edition takes advantage of all the recent techniques and products—it’s a state-of-the-art guide to identifying, diagnosing, and solving problems so you’ll enjoy many trouble-free years in your log home. Gary Schroeder, a former forester and consultant, has also been a custom log home builder and restoration contractor. He and his wife, Kathy, started Schroeder Log Home Supply, Inc., now a leader in the field, in 1986.


Graphic Standards Field Guide to Home Inspections

Graphic Standards Field Guide to Home Inspections

Author: Stephen Gladstone

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-02

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 0470921587

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Quick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questions When you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across. The Wiley Graphic Standards Field Guide to Home Inspections gives you fast access to the information you need when you're on-site and under pressure. Presented in a highly visual and easily portable format, the Graphic Standards Field Guide to Home Inspections is organized according to CSI's Masterformat standards of practice. It covers everything from inspection preparation to on-site safety, conveying the most common answers with practical instruction about home inspections that the professional inspector, architect, engineer, or contractor needs to access quickly out in the field to evaluate an existing residential property. The Field Guide to Home Inspections extends the Graphic Standards experience outside of the office and into the field, with: Quick access to essential information wherever you are Graphic Standards-quality details accompanied by real-world photographs of the common conditions you'll find in residential buildings Illustrations that help you troubleshoot problems, along with on-the-spot solutions Compact format that's easy to reference and carry along The Graphic Standards Field Guide to Home Inspections is the ideal companion for the on-the-go professional home inspector.


Field Guide to Home Buying in America

Field Guide to Home Buying in America

Author: Stephen M. Pollan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1988-05-15

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0671639617

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Buying a home is probably the single most important investment people ever make. But once you understand the process, much of the fear will vanish. And the joy of owning your own home and putting down roots offers security and satisfaction. Stephen Pollan walks first-time buyers through the whole process, from house hunting to moving day. He has seen the whole picture as a lawyer, broker, banker, and financial adviser. He, Mark Levine, and Michael Pollan show you how to: search for a location and learn how to evaluate it assemble your team: broker, lawyer, contractor, accountant, inspector, and insurance broker make sure your team serves you, not just the deal itself use the tactics of negotiating, including offers, increments, what to say, and when and where to say it examine the contract in detail--what to look for and what to insist on choose the right bank for your mortgage, straighten out credit difficulties and potential objections prepare, practice, and plan for the "mysterious ritual" of closing or settling on a house. "The Field Guide to Home Buying in America" teaches you to be your own best expert and makes home buying a joyous and rewarding experience.


CRIME IN THE HOME HEALTH CARE FIELD

CRIME IN THE HOME HEALTH CARE FIELD

Author: Brian K. Payne

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0398083541

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Over the past couple of decades, individuals have come to rely more on home health care visits for their health care needs. While there have been decreases in hospital stays and in the percentage of older persons living in nursing homes the consequence has been the emergence of a new type of occupational crime: home health care abuse. In considering offending in the home health care industry, it is important to focus on crimes by and against home health care professionals. This book is one of the first to fully address abuses occurring in the home health care industry. Its intent is not to suggest that home health care is a dangerous field for workers and consumers; rather, the intent is to shed some light on the types of misconduct found in home health care. Each chapter will include a wealth of examples to illustrate that these incidents actually are real, devastating, and significant. At the end of each chapter the reader will find a series of discussion questions designed to encourage the reader to reflect back on the content of the chapter through the eyes of those involved in the response to home health care fraud. Also included are Web site addresses where readers can learn more about the offenses and other resources to help demonstrate ways to deal with the problem. It is intended for criminal justice officials, health care professionals, academics, and researchers who want to better understand the nature of offending in the home health care industry. It is also intended for use in criminal justice, sociology, and white-collar crime courses exploring crime in the workplace as well as courses examining the home health care field. Chapters include: Home, Home on the Range: Where Health Care is Provided and Crimes are Committed; Home Health Care Professionals as Victims and Witnesses; Crimes by Home Health Professionals: Violence, Theft, and Deception; Responding to Crime in the Home Health Care Field: Strategies, Obstacles, and Issues; and Preventing Home Health Care Misconduct.