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Curating Oral Histories: From Interview to Archive 1 review
Nancy MacKay
Left Coast Press, 2006
Nifty book packed with useful information
Let me say from the outset that this is a great book. It is reasonably short, easy to read and packed with great information. The focus of the book is its title, "Curating Oral Histories." Those who are familiar with doing oral history know about getting the right recording equipment, setting up the interview and all that. What we don't know too much about is what to do with it all once it's ...
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Eco-warriors: Understanding the Radical Environmental Movement1 review
Rik Scarce
Left Coast Press, 2005
great book - this man is dedicated to saving the environment
Eco-Warriors was written by Rik Scarce, a journalist who lives in Washington. This book attempts (and succeeds) to help readers understand why such grups as Earth First! and such "radical" environmental groups take the actions that they do. Scarce presents as much as an objective view as possible, he stresses his sympathy for the "front-line warriors" in the battle to save the earth. Well-told ...
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A Need to Know: The Clandestine History of a CIA Family3 reviews
H.L. Goodall Jr.
Left Coast Press, 2008
A Gripping Historical Narrative
I was fortunate to obtain an advance copy of Dr. Goodall's book. The time period spanned corresponds to the evolution of American intelligence and counterintelligence. To intelligently overlay a personal history upon this era without too much emotion or editorialization is a unique talent that Dr. Goodall obviously posesses. To be able to write in a manner that flows from one chapter to the ...
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Introduction to Rock Art Research2 reviews
David S. Whitley
Left Coast Press, 2005
The Best Rock Art Introductory Book
Dr. Whitley is one of the top three specialists in rock art research in the world today. His scholarly record of top-notch scholarship spans three continents and includes ground-breaking perceptual advances. He pulled together and edited the 2000 capstone book "The Handbook of Rock Art Research" - the standard by which all other future compilations must be judged.
The problem was that ...
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Doing Anthropology in Consumer Research5 reviews
Patricia L. Sunderland, Rita M. Denny
Left Coast Press, 2007
HOLY HELL
This was a grand excursion to say the least, coming from just enough background to THINK I knew anything about what anthropology could be in consumer research, this book made my brain twist and flatten and splinter and weave and jutter and spin itself into a tissy. Not only did I have my pre-conceptions blasted to pieces about exactly what anthropology was and how it related to product ...
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Doing Archaeology: A Cultural Resource Management Perspective1 review
Thomas F. King
Left Coast Press, 2005
Excellent Read
This book was an assigned read for a CRM survey class and I certainly know why now. Thomas King goes into detail about what culture resource managment archaeology is and is not, while making the reading easy and humor-filled. This book was an excallent introduction to CRM archaeology for me as a student and also for anyone having to deal with any aspects of CRM!!!!!
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Erotic Mentoring: Women's Transformations in the University (Writing Lives)5 reviews
Janice Hocker Rushing
Left Coast Press, 2005
A Great Read!
A friend recently gave me this book to read and I was surprised how great it was! Rushing explores the erotic nature and consequences of men teaching women and traces this tradition through history. Her writing is fresh, clear and intelligent; her points are original. And funny!! Rushing uses humor to diffuse outrageous,scandolous anecdotes. Both permanent and one-time residents of Academia ...
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Intimate Colonialism: Head, Heart, and Body in West African Development Work (Writing Lives: Ethnographic ...1 review
Laurie L. Charles
Left Coast Press, 2007
A great read!
I enjoyed reading this book. It was so informative and substantive. I got a great sense of the author, Togo and its people. How interesting to learn about "butt worship" and it's ode to the female form. It's no wonder why my African American brothers are so enamored with the booty since it's origins hail straight from the Motherland! Throughout, I found myself reading slowly savoring every word ...
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Shared Histories: A Palestinian-israeli Dialogue2 reviews
Left Coast Press, 2005
Shared Histories: Superb execution of an important concept
"Shared Histories" is a bold experiment that has achieved notable success. It has begun the process of producing a common understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If we cannot all agree on the interpretation, we must at least all be cognizant of the interpretations of different sides, and we must be able to agree on the bare facts. The authors initiated what is essentially a dialogue ...
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Creating Great Visitor Experiences: A Guide for Museums, Parks, Zoos, Gardens & Libraries (Experienceology ...3 reviews
Stephanie Weaver
Left Coast Press, 2007
How a great customer experience can build any business
This book will be a real eye-opener to any business owner, not just museums, parks, zoos, etc. The customer is in your control, as the author aptly points out, from the time he gets out of his car in the parking lot and sees the first signs for your business until he leaves. Does he notice trash outside the door? Is the restroom clean...and, more importantly, is the restroom pleasing? Are ...
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Witches, Westerners, And HIV: AIDS And Cultures of Blame in Africa1 review
Alexander Rodlach
Left Coast Press, 2006
An absolute "must-read" for any health care or other professionals seeking to learn lessons from tragic failures of the past
Written by anthropologist and former missionary working in Zimbabwe Alexander Rodlach , Witches, Westerners, and HIV: Aids & Cultures of Blame in Africa is a serious-minded examination of cultural and social beliefs that give rise to harmful conspiracy theories and sometimes pose seemingly intractable barriers against attempts to prevent HIV/AIDS in the nation of Zimbabwe. Though Zimbabwe culture ...
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Box Office Archaeology: Refining Hollywoods Portrayals of the Past 1 review
Left Coast Press, 2007
For those with a bone to pick about movies
Here's a startling fact: most so-called historical films are not 100% historically accurate. Of course, for most people, this is not really startling at all, and for many, it is interesting to see where fact and fiction divide. Just as there are all sorts of science books that explore the physics of comics, Harry Potter and Star Trek, there are also books that look at the historical accuracy ...
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Paleoepidemiology: The Measure of Disease in the Human Past (Publications of the Institute of Archaeology, ...1 review
Tony Waldron
Left Coast Press, Inc., 2007
Great book for paleoepidemiology studies
The book reviews the methods used in both traditional epidemiology studies and paleoepidemiology studies. The overview of these methods, as well as, the positives and negatives associated with them is concise and easy to understand.
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The Goddess and the Bull: Catalhoyuk--An Archaeological Journey to the Dawn of Civilization 19 reviews
Michael Balter
Left Coast Press, 2006
Digging up a story
What would it have been like to live there? A high plain, holding a marshland framed by distant hills. The flat countryside allowed access to various resources and links to other communities. Cattle roamed in places, but at some point, these were brought under human control. In the meantime, there were sheep, goats and pigs to complement stands of barley and early wheat. Although this might ...
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Writing Archaeology: Telling Stories About the Past1 review
Brian M. Fagan
Left Coast Press, 2005
Share your passion for the past
As a doctoral student in archaeology, I own hundreds of anthropological/archaeological books, none more valuable than Brian Fagan's "Writing Archaeology: Telling Stories About the Past". For years I have described my desire to share archaeology with a wider audience via popular writing to anyone and everyone who would listen - and was often met with the response: "How do you go about doing ...
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Last Writes: A Daybook for a Dying Friend (Writing Lives)1 review
Laurel Richardson
Left Coast Press, Inc., 2007
Last Writes: A Day book for Dying Friends ( Writing Lives by Laurel Richardson
Richardson is a well known academic writer who has inspired many students of qualitative writing to get on with it and learn to love it. She is also an accomplished auoethnographer that this volume more than proves. I as an Australian hospice nurse appreciate the struggles she has been through seeing her friend die.
Thank you Laurel.
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Museum Careers: A Practical Guide for Novices and Students1 review
N. Elizabeth Schlatter
Left Coast Press, 2008
When I was just starting out, I wish I had had such a wonderful resource at my disposal!
Museum Careers: A Practical Guide for Students and Novices by N. Elizabeth Schlatter covers just about every aspect of the field, ranging from the reasons to choose a museum career (and the potential drawbacks) to practical advice and resources for job seekers.
This book is written in a casual, friendly tone that captures the reader from the beginning. It is both engaging and chock full of ...
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Naturalistic Observation (Qualitative Essentials) 1 review
Michael V. Angrosino
Left Coast Press, 2007
Wrong book listed!
Please note that the book displayed is not Naturalistic Observation. I ordered Angrosino's book but received the one in the photo. I returned it for an exchange and once again received the same (incorrect) book. Is it possible that two books have been "tagged" incorrectly? I am happy to remove this comment once the correction has been made.
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National Treasure3 reviews
Peter Bleed
Left Coast Press, 2000
National Treasure - Readable and entertaining
National Treasure is a very readable highly entertaining book. The author weaves and interesting tale of intrigue and conspiracy from medieval Japan to modern times. The commonality is two ancient and valuable swords that move through history, their possession affecting their owners in many ways. A great story by a first time author who really knows his historical facts and writes well.
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Mourning the Dreams: How Parents Create Meaning from Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Early Infant Death1 review
Claudia Malacrida
Left Coast Press, 1998
Losing a baby
Losing a baby is very painful experience. The author interviews 30 women and men who have lost a baby to miscarriage or stillbirth, and asks them about family support, religious and community support, medical and psychological services, and other aspects of the experience. The stories are very moving, and provide insight into the complications that western culture places on an already devastating ...
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