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Coexistence (Bonus Tracks Edition)
Recorded in Geneva between November 1979 and May 1980, 'Coexistence' was based upon preliminary sessions in various locations throughout the world and was a unique instrumental work, dominated by the movements of 'The Coexistence Suite'. This edition features two bonus tracks.
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Coexistence in Ecology : A Mechanistic Perspective
A comprehensive framework for understanding species coexistenceCoexistence is the central concept in community ecology, but an understanding of this concept requires that we study the actual mechanisms of species interactions.Coexistence in Ecology examines the major features of these mechanisms for species that coexist at different positions in complex food webs, and derives empirical tests from model predictions. Exploring the various challenges species face, Mark McPeek systematically builds a model food web, beginning with an ecosystem devoid of life and then adding one species at a time.With the introduction of each new species, he evaluates the properties it must possess to invade a community and quantifies the changes in the abundances of other species that result from a successful invasion.McPeek continues this process until he achieves a multitrophic level food web with many species coexisting at each trophic level, from omnivores, mutualists, and pathogens to herbivores, carnivores, and basic plants.He then describes the observational and experimental empirical studies that can test the theoretical predictions resulting from the model analyses. Synthesizing decades of theoretical research in community ecology, Coexistence in Ecology offers new perspectives on how to develop an empirical program of study rooted in the natural histories of species and the mechanisms by which they actually interact with one another.
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Humans and Animals : A Geography of Coexistence
An engaging and at times sobering look at the coexistence of humans and animals in the 21st century and how their sometimes disparate needs affect environments, politics, economies, and culture worldwide. There is an urgent need to understand human-animal interactions and relations as we become increasingly aware of our devastating impact on the natural resources needed for the survival of all animal species.This timely reference explores such topics as climate change and biodiversity, the impact of animal domestication and industrial farming on local and global ecosystems, and the impact of human consumption of wild species for food, entertainment, medicine, and social status.This volume also explores the role of pets in our lives, advocacy movements on behalf of animals, and the role of animals in art and media culture.Authors Julie Urbanik and Connie L. Johnston introduce the concept of animal geography, present different aspects of human-animal relationships worldwide, and highlight the importance of examining these interconnections.Alphabetical entries illustrate key relationships, concepts, practices, and animal species.The book concludes with a comprehensive appendix of select excerpts from key primary source documents relating to animals and a glossary.
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Human-Wildlife Interactions : From Conflict to Coexistence
This book won the 2023 The Wildlife Society Publication Award in the authored book category. Human-wildlife interactions increase exponentially as more and more humans and wildlife crowd into the same limited space.Such interactions often become conflicts when wildlife threaten human health and safety, well-being, or the food supply.This second edition of Human-Wildlife Interactions: From Conflict to Coexistence provides a comprehensive review of the severity of these problems and the methods used to resolve clashes between humans and wildlife. During his forty-year career as a wildlife professor and scientist, Dr. Michael Conover, founder of journal Human-Wildlife Interactions, has become a recognized leader of the scientific field of human-wildlife interactions.In this book, he presents the range of methods for wildlife damage management, including employing lethal methods; distributing supplemental food; changing the behavior of either humans or wildlife; and excluding or repelling wildlife.Backed by numerous case studies and informative side bars, the book documents resolutions to specific human-wildlife conflicts throughout the literature. Containing full color illustrations throughout, the second edition of Human-Wildlife Interactions: From Conflict to Coexistence provides authoritative coverage and depth of both theoretical and practical information.It serves as an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professional wildlife managers. Disclaimer: Figure 7.7 (b) on page 251 was incorrectly attributed in previous printings.The photographer of figure 7.7 (b) is Cynthia Herrick.
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Is there a timer for mindfulness training, meditation, yoga, and spirituality?
There is no set timer for mindfulness training, meditation, yoga, and spirituality as it varies from person to person. Some people may find it helpful to start with short sessions, such as 5-10 minutes, and gradually increase the duration as they become more comfortable. Others may prefer longer sessions right from the start. It's important to listen to your body and mind and find a timing that works best for you. The key is to be consistent and make it a regular practice in your daily routine.
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Should our coexistence be renegotiated daily?
Our coexistence should not necessarily be renegotiated daily, as this could lead to instability and uncertainty. However, it is important to regularly reassess and communicate with those around us to ensure that our relationships and interactions are healthy and respectful. This could involve regular check-ins, open communication, and a willingness to adapt and compromise when necessary. Ultimately, the goal is to maintain a harmonious and mutually beneficial coexistence with those around us.
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How does cultural relativism influence coexistence?
Cultural relativism influences coexistence by promoting understanding and acceptance of different cultural practices and beliefs. It encourages individuals to recognize that there are diverse ways of living and thinking, and that no one culture is superior to another. This mindset can lead to greater tolerance and respect for others, ultimately fostering peaceful coexistence among people from different cultural backgrounds. By embracing cultural relativism, individuals can work towards building a more inclusive and harmonious society where diversity is celebrated.
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What are meditation and mindfulness?
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Both meditation and mindfulness have been shown to have numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being, including reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing overall quality of life.
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Russia and Central Asia : Coexistence, Conquest, Convergence
Russia and Central Asia provides an overview of the relationship between two dynamic regions, highlighting the ways in which Russia and Central Asia have influenced and been influenced by Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.This readable synthesis, covering early coexistence in the seventeenth century to the present day, seeks to encourage new ways of thinking about how the modern world developed. Shoshana Keller focuses on the five major "Stans": Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.Cultural and social history are interwoven with the military narrative to provide a sense of the people, their religion, and their practices – all of which were severely tested under Stalin. The text includes a glossary as well as images and maps that help to highlight 500 years of changes, bringing Central Asia into the general narrative of Russian and world history and introducing a fresh perspective on colonialism and modernity.
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Designing in Coexistence – Reflections on Systemic Change
The book is discussing how education in design and architecture responds to the demands and challenges of the 21 st century - starting from the worldmaking potential of design, urbanism, architecture and art (including other related disciplines and practices).It combines a series of researches presented through author's texts, as well as results of workshops that were carried out in organisation and cooperation with numerous educational institutions.The book is the outcome of almost a year of intensive activities within the discursive programme of the Croatian pavilion at the 18 th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia.The outcomes presented in this book are intended as a contribution to an aligned thought, a trigger for continued exploration, as well as a provocation for educational environments, teachers and students interested in investigating and developing the transgressive potential of design and architecture for and beyond the 21st century. Editors:Ivica Mitrovic´, Mia Roth, Tonc?i C?erinaContributors:Marti´n A´vila, James Auger, M.Buonincontri, Sigrid Bu¨rstmayr, Luka Fatovic´, Valentin Graillat,Francesco E.Guida, Harriet Harris, Vedran Kasap, Bos?tjan Botas Kenda, Emil Kozole, NikoMihaljevic´, Ivica Mitrovic´, Li´gia Oliveira, Open Forest Collective (Andrea Botero, Marke´taDolejs?ova´, Jaz Hee-jeong Choi and Chewie), Nejc Prah, Mia Roth & Tonc?i C?erina, MichaelSmyth, Mladen S?olic´, Oleg S?uran, Olivier Troff, Ozana Ursic´
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Dark Ecology : For a Logic of Future Coexistence
Timothy Morton argues that ecological awareness in the present Anthropocene era takes the form of a strange loop or Mobius strip, twisted to have only one side.Deckard travels this oedipal path in Blade Runner (1982) when he learns that he might be the enemy he has been ordered to pursue.Ecological awareness takes this shape because ecological phenomena have a loop form that is also fundamental to the structure of how things are. The logistics of agricultural society resulted in global warming and hardwired dangerous ideas about life-forms into the human mind.Dark ecology puts us in an uncanny position of radical self-knowledge, illuminating our place in the biosphere and our belonging to a species in a sense that is far less obvious than we like to think.Morton explores the logical foundations of the ecological crisis, which is suffused with the melancholy and negativity of coexistence yet evolving, as we explore its loop form, into something playful, anarchic, and comedic.His work is a skilled fusion of humanities and scientific scholarship, incorporating the theories and findings of philosophy, anthropology, literature, ecology, biology, and physics. Morton hopes to reestablish our ties to nonhuman beings and to help us rediscover the playfulness and joy that can brighten the dark, strange loop we traverse.
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Coexistence : Spacings, Dis-positions, and Being-with Others
This book aims to develop an account of living together with difference which recognises the tension that we are inescapably with others – both human and non-human – but at the same time are always differing from and with those with whom we find ourselves. A concern for coexistence and questions over how we might live together have been raised and approached from a host of conceptual starting points in recent times, including via calls for a rethinking of communism today, the articulation of forms of ‘cosmopolitics’ or ‘pluralism’, the re-figuring of understandings of ecology as dark or feminist, amongst others.This book responds to such questions of coexistence by developing what it calls a ‘co-existential analytic’.In doing so, this book introduces a range of post-phenomenological thought which offers means for thinking about such questions of living together with difference.The thought of Emanuel Levinas on the face of the other, Jean-Luc Nancy on being as being-with, Roberto Esposito on the munis, and Michel Henry on pathic auto-affection are introduced and critically reflected upon in terms of what they offer for thinking about such coexistence.Alongside these conceptual starting points, a series of encounters - with cinema, everyday life, politics, and literature - are used to animate and illustration the discussion.Ultimately, the book argues for a ‘spacing’ of subjectivities with that world and those encountered within it. This book is intended primarily for researchers and postgraduate students interested in questions of identity, difference, and subjectivity.It will be of interest to those in the fields of social and cultural geography, sociology, social theory, and cultural studies.
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What is the coexistence or displacement of neozoans?
The coexistence or displacement of neozoans refers to the interaction between newly introduced species (neozoans) and native species in an ecosystem. When neozoans coexist with native species, they may compete for resources, alter food webs, or introduce new diseases, which can impact the native species. In some cases, neozoans may outcompete native species and displace them, leading to a shift in the composition and functioning of the ecosystem. Overall, the coexistence or displacement of neozoans can have significant ecological and environmental implications.
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What is the coexistence or displacement of neozoa?
The coexistence or displacement of neozoa refers to the interaction between newly introduced species and native species in an ecosystem. In some cases, neozoa can coexist with native species without causing significant harm, leading to a balanced ecosystem. However, neozoa can also displace native species by outcompeting them for resources, disrupting the ecosystem's balance. This displacement can have negative impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
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What is more important: honesty or good coexistence?
Both honesty and good coexistence are important in building strong relationships and communities. However, honesty forms the foundation of trust and integrity, which are essential for maintaining healthy relationships. Without honesty, good coexistence can be built on shaky ground. Therefore, honesty is more important as it lays the groundwork for genuine and sustainable coexistence.
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Is loving-kindness meditation sufficient instead of mindfulness meditation?
Loving-kindness meditation and mindfulness meditation serve different purposes and can complement each other. While mindfulness meditation focuses on being present and aware of one's thoughts and feelings without judgment, loving-kindness meditation cultivates feelings of compassion and goodwill towards oneself and others. Both practices can be beneficial for overall well-being, and individuals may choose to incorporate both into their meditation routine for a more holistic approach to mental and emotional health. Ultimately, the effectiveness of each practice depends on the individual's specific needs and goals.
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