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A Companion to the Political Culture of the Roman Republic
An insightful and original exploration of Roman Republic politics In A Companion to the Political Culture of the Roman Republic, editors Valentina Arena and Jonathan Prag deliver an incisive and original collection of forty contributions from leading academics representing various intellectual and academic traditions. The collected works represent some of the best scholarship in recent decades and adopt a variety of approaches, each of which confronts major problems in the field and contributes to ongoing research. The book represents a new, updated, and comprehensive view of the political world of Republican Rome and some of the included essays are available in English for the first time. Divided into six parts, the discussions consider the institutionalized loci, political actors, and values, rituals, and discourse that characterized Republican Rome. The Companion also offers several case studies and sections on the history of the interpretation of political life in the Roman Republic. Key features include: A thorough introduction to the Roman political world as seen through the wider lenses of Roman political culture Comprehensive explorations of the fundamental components of Roman political culture, including ideas and values, civic and religious rituals, myths, and communicative strategies Practical discussions of Roman Republic institutions, both with reference to their formal rules and prescriptions, and as patterns of social organization In depth examinations of the ‘afterlife’ of the Roman Republic, both in ancient authors and in early modern and modern times Perfect for students of all levels of the ancient world, A Companion to the Political Culture of the Roman Republic will also earn a place in the libraries of scholars and students of politics, political history, and the history of ideas.
The Fundamentals of Clinical Research
This book focuses on the practical application of good clinical practice (GCP) fundamentals and provides insight into roles and responsibilities included in planning, executing, and analyzing clinical trials. The authors describe the design of quality into clinical trial planning and the application of regulatory, scientific, administrative, business, and ethical considerations. Describes the design of quality into the clinical trial planning Has end-of-chapter questions and answers to check learning and comprehension Includes charts that visually summarize the content and allow readers to cross-reference details in relevant chapters Offers a companion website containing supplemental training resources
Manual of Equine Lameness
MANUAL OF EQUINE LAMENESS <p><b>Discover a concise and accessible guide to diagnosing and managing lameness in horses </b> <p>The revised Second Edition of<i> Manual of Equine Lameness </i>offers a concise and accessible manual of lameness diagnosis and treatment in horses. Perfect for use as a quick reference, this book provides straightforward access to the essentials of equine lameness, including the clinical assessment of the horse and commonly performed diagnostic nerve blocks and the most common conditions of the foot, forelimb, and hindlimb that may be contributing to the lameness. Current therapeutic options to treat lameness are also discussed, as well as guidance on how to manage musculoskeletal emergencies. The content has been distilled from the authoritative Seventh Edition of <i>Adams and Stashak’s Lameness in Horses,</i> and this new edition has been re-envisioned to be even quicker and easier to navigate than the previous version. <p>Color photographs and illustrations support the text, which presents lameness information most relevant to equine general practitioners, mixed animal practitioners, and veterinary students. A companion website offers videos that focus on the clinical examination of the horse and select diagnostic blocks and relevant anatomy. Diagnostic and treatment material has been revised from the previous edition to include the most up-to-date information. <p>Readers will find: <ul><li>A thorough introduction to the assessment of the lame horse, including history, visual exam, palpation, subjective and objective assessments of lameness, perineural anesthesia, and intrasynovial anesthesia</li> <li>An exploration of common conditions of the foot, including the navicular region and soft tissue injuries, coffin joint and distal phalanx conditions, and laminitis </li> <li>Discussions of the most common conditions of the forelimb, including the pastern, fetlock, metacarpus/metatarsus, carpus, antebrachium, elbow, and humerus, as well as the shoulder and scapula</li> <li>Discussions of common conditions of the hindlimb and axial skeleton</li> <li>A review of therapeutic options to treat lameness conditions</li> <li>How to manage musculoskeletal emergencies in the horse</li></ul> <p>Ideal for veterinary students, early career equine practitioners, and mixed animal veterinarians, the Second Edition of<i> Manual of Equine Lameness </i>is an indispensable reference for any veterinarian seeking a concise one-stop reference for equine lameness.
