Constructing, Creating and Contesting Cityscapes. A Socio-Anthropological Approach to Urban Transformation in Southern Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China

This manuscript is based on a PhD thesis submitted at the Institute of Social Anthropology at the University of Bern in 2014. The dissertation was part of the research project „Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Chinese Territoriality. The Development of Infrastructure and Han Migration into the Region“ under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Heinzpeter Znoj and financed by the Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF. Madlen Kobi analyzes the architectural and socio-political transformation of public places and spaces in rapidly urbanizing southern Xinjiang, P.R. China, and in doing so pays particular attention to the cities of Aksu and Kaxgar. As the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region lies in between China and Central Asia, it is especially characterized by differing political, cultural, and religious influences, and, furthermore, due to its being a multiethnic region, by multiple identities. One might expect cultural and social identities in this area to be negotiated by referring to history, religion, or food. However, they also become visible by the construction and reconstruction, if not demolition, of public places, architectural landmarks, and private residences. Based on ethnographic fieldwork performed in 2011 and 2012, the study explores everyday life in a continuously transforming urban environment shaped by the interaction of the interests of government institutions, investment companies, the middle class, and migrant workers, among many other actors. Here, urban planning, modernization, and renewal form a highly sensitive lens through which the author inspects the tense dynamics of ethnic, religious, and class-based affiliations. She respects varieties and complexities while thoroughly grounding unfolding transformation processes in everyday lived experiences. The study provides vivid insights into how urban places and spaces in this western border region of China are constructed, created, and eventually contested.

Annotated record of the detailed examination of Mn deposits from the H.M.S. Sealark Percy Sladen Trust Expedition in the Indian ocean

In 1905, the Percy Sladen Trust Expedition, under the supervision of Stanley Gardiner in H.M.S. 'Sealark' made an extensive cruise in the Indian Ocean. The author received 79 samples from Mr. Gardiner which were thoroughly examined.

Mortality rates 1910-1920 with population of the federal censuses of 1910 and 1920 and intercensal estimates of population.

"Prepared under the direction of Dr. William H. Davis, chief statistician for vital statistics, and under the immediate supervision of Richard C. Lappin, expert special agent of the Bureau of the Census.--Letter of transmittal, p. 5.

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"Prepared under the supervision of William Lane Austin ... assisted by Dr. F.F. Elliott."

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Prepared under the supervision of Z.R. Pettet.

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In 2 parts each year, 1905/06-1911/12. Pt. 1. State highways and motor vehicles. Pt. 2. Supervision of telephone and telegraph companies.

Proceedings of the Attorney general's conference on crime held December 10-13, 1934, in Memorial continental hall, Washington, D.C.

Mode of access: Internet.

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An analysis of track mechanics to improve the simulation of the ride dynamics of tracklaying vehicles; final report,

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Compiled under the supervision of ... Secretary of State.

Guatemala-Honduras boundary arbitration; reply of Guatemala to the counter case of Honduras submitted to the Arbitral tribunal composed of: the Hon. Charles Evans Hughes, chief justice of the United States of America; Hon. Luis Castro Ureña, from Costa Rica; Hon. Emilio Bello Codesdido, from Chile. Under treaty of July 16, 1930.

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The poetical works of S.T. Coleridge. With a memoir ...

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Radford's cyclopedia of cement construction; a general reference work on up-to-date practice in the manufacture and testing of cements; the selection of concreting materials, tools, and machinery; the proportioning, mixing, and depositing of concrete, and its application to all types and reinforced; together with analysis of the principles of constructive design, cost estimating, and the allied branches of stone and brick masonry and steel construction; based on the practical experience of a large staff of experts in actual construction work ...

"Prepared under the supervision of William A. Radford, editor-in-chief ... Alfred Sidney Johnson ... editor in charge."

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By A. E. Bland and A. E. Stamp, vol. I-III; by A. E. Balnd and S. E. Ratcliff, vol. IV-V; by A. E. Bland and M. C. B. Dawes, vol. VI; by M. C. B. Dawes, vol. VII-XI; by P. V. Davies, vol. XII-