The World of Tent-Makers. A Natural History of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar. Vincent G. Dethier

1981 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-183
Author(s):  
Steven C. Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Eastern Tent Caterpillar ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Tent Caterpillar

Cosmos: The Universe Translated

2018 ◽  
pp. 187-232
Author(s):  
Alison E. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Original Work ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Scientific Thought ◽  
Physical Description ◽  
The World ◽  
Terrestrial Life ◽  
Fourth Volume ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Universe

This chapter is devoted to Humboldt’s last, great work Cosmos. This multi-volume ‘Sketch of a Physical Description of the World’ ranged encyclopaedically from the darkest corners of space to the smallest forms of terrestrial life, describing the larger systems at work in the natural world. But, as British reviewers were swift to query, where was God in Humboldt’s mapping of the universe? Appearing on the market in 1846, just a year after Robert Chambers’ controversial Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation, Humboldt’s Cosmos unavoidably underwent close scrutiny. Hitherto overlooked correspondence between Humboldt and Edward Sabine shows how the Sabines deliberately reoriented the second volume of the English translation for Longman/Murray explicitly to include references to the ‘Creator’ and thus restore Humboldt’s reputation. The fourth volume of the Longman edition on terrestrial magnetism – Edward Sabine’s specialism – included additions endorsed by Humboldt which made Sabine appear as co-writer alongside the great Prussian scientist, and Cosmos a more obviously ‘English’ product. Otté, who produced the rival translation for Bohn, was initially under pressure herself to generate ‘original’ work that differed from its rival, producing a version of a work that would remain central to scientific thought well up to the end of the nineteenth century.

scholarly journals Foreword

Zootaxa ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 1325 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
PETER JÄGER
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of

Anyone involved in research into the natural history of the Himalayas will certainly come across the publications of Jochen Martens or papers based on material collected by him. The same is true for the field of avian systematics and bioacoustics and for the taxonomy and systematics of harvestmen. On the occasion of the retirement of Prof. Dr Jochen Martens from the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, his colleagues from all over the world would like to honour him with scientific contributions compiled in this commemorative publication.

Pleomorphic adenoma of the external auditory canal: a case report and review of the literature

1996 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidetoshi Haraguchi ◽  
Hitoshi Hentona ◽  
Hidekazu Tanaka ◽  
Atsushi Komatuzaki
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
External Auditory Canal ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Uncommon Tumour

AbstractPleomorphic adenoma arising in the external auditory canal is rare. We report the case of a 38-year-old man. To better grasp the clinical features and natural history of this uncommon tumour, we also reviewed the world wide literature and found 24 similar cases, which we analysed together with our own.

National museums and international museums

1993 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-278
Author(s):  
David M. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Important Material ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
National Museums ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
National Boundaries

At a time when nationalism grows more strident, the role of national museums assumes great importance. National museums encourage not only an understanding of national identity, but also patriotism. While this is natural, it has dangers in that the museum can be used politically to endorse racial and other charged emotions. The great international museums have provided an antidote to such tendencies by providing a universal view of the culture and natural history of the world from the earliest times. Because these museums have important material from other countries they are often attacked as odious relics of colonialism. Rather they should be seen as representative of internationalism and encouraged to collect as widely as possible—within the law. They should not be pressurized into returning material to its country of origin for narrow nationalistic purposes. National museums should themselves collect outside their own national boundaries so that countries can see themselves against the background of other cultures. As nationalism grows, internationalism must be stressed in national museums so that countries may understand each others' culture and points of view.

Wedge-tailed Eagle

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Olsen
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Final Section ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Chick Development ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rock Paintings ◽  
Large Predators

Australia’s Wedge-tailed Eagle belongs to the family of eagles, which together span the world. Eagles are powerful predators, with exceptional powers of flight and sight. They may kill to survive, but they also sleep, play, enjoy a bath, make tender parents, and form lasting relationships. This book gives a comprehensive overview of Australia’s largest true eagle and one of the country’s few large predators and scavengers. First appearing in Aboriginal rock-paintings more than 5000 years ago, the Wedge-tailed Eagle was little more than a curiosity to the early European settlers. The book traces the subsequent changes in perception—from its branding as a vicious sheep killer to an iconic species worthy of conservation—and covers distribution, habitat, hunting, relationships, reproduction and chick development. A final section deals with threats to the existence of this magnificent bird. Winner of the 2006 Whitley Award for Best Natural History of an Iconic Species.

Inferior Vena Cava Aneurysm

Vascular ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 284-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Woo ◽  
Patrick Cook ◽  
Mohsin Saeed ◽  
Ralph Dilley
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Embryologic Development

Aneurysms of the inferior vena cava (IVC) are exceedingly rare; less than 50 cases have been reported in the world literature. Owing to the paucity of data regarding the natural history of IVC aneurysms, there is no consensus on their treatment. This case report describes the evaluation of an IVC aneurysm in a 56-year-old male, briefly discusses the embryologic development of the IVC, and revisits the question of whether surgical intervention is indicated in these patients.

The Importance of Being Florentine: A Journey around the World for Wax Anatomical Venuses

Nuncius ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Paolo de Ceglia
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Natural History ◽  
The United States ◽  
Brand Name ◽  
Anatomical Models ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
19Th Century History ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Made In

AbstractThis article reconstructs the 19th century history of events regarding a few female wax anatomical models made in Florence. More or less faithful copies of those housed in Florence's Museum of Physics and Natural History, these models were destined for display in temporary exhibitions. In their travels through Europe and the United States, they transformed the expression "Florentine Venus" into a sort of brand name used to label and offer respectability to pieces of widely varying quality.

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