Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781400010516
Category : San Francisco (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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The complete guide with great dining, wine country getaways and bay area side trips.

Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 9781400010691
Category : Arizona
Languages : en
Pages : 372

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In this completely up-to-date guide, experts who live in Arizona give travelers the inside track, showing them all the things to see and do--from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Photos. maps.

Author: Cary Cordova
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812294149
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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In The Heart of the Mission, Cary Cordova combines urban, political, and art history to examine how the Mission District, a longtime bohemian enclave in San Francisco, has served as an important place for an influential and largely ignored Latino arts movement from the 1960s to the present. Well before the anointment of the "Mission School" by art-world arbiters at the dawn of the twenty-first century, Latino artists, writers, poets, playwrights, performers, and filmmakers made the Mission their home and their muse. The Mission, home to Chileans, Cubans, Guatemalans, Mexican Americans, Nicaraguans, Puerto Ricans, and Salvadorans never represented a single Latino identity. In tracing the experiences of a diverse group of Latino artists from the 1940s to the turn of the century, Cordova connects wide-ranging aesthetics to a variety of social movements and activist interventions. The book begins with the history of the Latin Quarter in the 1940s and the subsequent cultivation of the Beat counterculture in the 1950s, demonstrating how these decades laid the groundwork for the artistic and political renaissance that followed. Using oral histories, visual culture, and archival research, she analyzes the Latin jazz scene of the 1940s, Latino involvement in the avant-garde of the 1950s, the Chicano movement and Third World movements of the 1960s, the community mural movement of the 1970s, the transnational liberation movements in Nicaragua and El Salvador, and the AIDS activism of the 1980s. Through these different historical frames, Cordova links the creation of Latino art with a flowering of Latino politics.

Author: Roy Abraham Varghese
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 0761860657
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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The Missing Link blazes a unique trail through the conundrums and controversies generated by evolutionary theory and religious thought. To date, these debates have centered on the origin of species. This book, however, turns the spotlight on the origins of consciousness, thought, and the self while also considering the relationship between God and science. Remarkably, Darwin himself highlighted the relevance of the origin of consciousness to the question of a creator. Therefore, The Missing Link works within a framework that was laid out at the dawn of the creation-evolution debate. Since that time, however, this framework has rarely been considered or explored. The unifying theme of this volume is the conclusion that the existence of God is grounded in rational thought. Contributors to The Missing Link include three Nobel Prize winners, renowned scientists from Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard, and noted contemporary philosophers of consciousness, language, and the self.

Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 9781400010493
Category : New Orleans (La.)
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this completely up-to-date guide our experts who live in New Orleans give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's New Orleans shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Plus, web links and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap. "The king of guidebooks." - Newsweek

Author: Julie Walsh
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 1612491863
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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The question of whether dogs should be allowed off the leash in public places has become a major political issue in cities and suburbs across the United States. In the last two decades, “leash-law disputes” have burst upon the political scene and have been debated with an intensity usually reserved for such hot-button issues as abortion and gun rights. This book investigates what has changed in American community life, social mores, and the relationship between humans and dogs to provoke such passionate responses. At its heart, the book details and evaluates the handling of three leash-law disputes, all of which were exceedingly divisive and emotionally intense. Two of the cases took place in San Francisco, a city with a reputation as one of the most dog-friendly in the United States until 2001–2002, when officials curtailed off-leash walking. The other case study occurred in 1998 in Avon—a wealthy suburb of Hartford, Connecticut,—when town officials unilaterally imposed a leash law at a popular off-leash park. This book is not only a revealing study of Americans’ conflicted attitudes toward animals and the difficult balance between individual rights and the public good in our communities. It is also a useful source of information for both dog owners and local government officials who are faced with leash-law disagreements.

Author: Rose Arny
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1190

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Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
ISBN: 1101879025
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 883

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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. With its incredible natural beauty, vibrant neighborhoods, and endless energy, San Francisco is one of the most alluring of U.S. cities. This new Fodor's book is a traveler's guide to the best of the best, from how to explore Golden Gate Park and the Mission District's street art, to where to find the city's top museums, boutiques, bars, and restaurants. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, Ferry Building, California Academy of Sciences, and Wine Country · Coverage of Union Square and Chinatown; Soma and Civic Center; Nob Hill and Russian Hill; North Beach; On the Waterfront; The Marina and the Presidio; The Western Shoreline; Golden Gate Park; The Haight, The Castro, and Noe Valley; Mission District; Pacific Heights and Japantown; The Bay Area; The Wine Country Planning to visit more of California? Check our Fodor's state-wide travel guide to California and also Fodor's Napa & Sonoma, San Diego, and Los Angeles guides.

Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 9781400012510
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 486

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Describes points of interest in New York City, including museums, gardens, zoos, historic sites, and seasonal events, and recommends hotels, restaurants, and nightspots

Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
ISBN: 0876371640
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1259

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For the domestic traveler, San Francisco is a city that can’t be beat and this dazzling guide covers its charms, both great and small. The Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, a cable-car ride over Nob Hill, or the Golden Gate Park are all can’t-miss attractions and richly described and illustrated. But a walk through Macondray Lane, the murals in the Mission, or a treat of authentic dim sum are equally inspiring and equally covered in our pages. EXPANDED COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant reviews illustrate what’s current and hip in this ever-changing city. A revamped Wine Country chapter with new features on family-friendly wineries and lush new spas gives travelers reasons to head to Napa and Sonoma. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s San Francisco offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their San Francisco stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.