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Scholarly Communication In The Sciences, From Tycho Brahe To The Cdc, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina Jan 2008

Scholarly Communication In The Sciences, From Tycho Brahe To The Cdc, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Rare Books & Special Collections Publications

This catalog accompanied the exhibit of documents which focus on 400 years of scholarly communication, showing how scientists have used print culture to document their activities, disseminate information, and share discoveries. The increasing professionalization of science can be seen in examples of publishing from the early 16th century to the present day. In the late medieval and early modem periods, science and the dissemination of scientific research was generally an informal, gentlemanly pursuit. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it changed into an increasingly rigorous and organized practice, with growing standards for verification, inclusion, and publication.


December 5, 2007 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina Dec 2007

December 5, 2007 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.


The Daily Gamecock, Friday, November 30, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Friday, November 30, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, November 29, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, November 29, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, November 27, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, November 27, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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The Daily Gamecock, Monday, November 26, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Monday, November 26, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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The Daily Gamecock, Monday, November 19, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Monday, November 19, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, November 13, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, November 13, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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November 7, 2007 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina Nov 2007

November 7, 2007 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.


The Daily Gamecock, Friday, November 2, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Friday, November 2, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, November 1, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Nov 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, November 1, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, October 30, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, October 30, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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The Daily Gamecock, Monday, October 29, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Monday, October 29, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, October 25, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, October 25, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, October 24, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, October 24, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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The Daily Gamecock, Frdiay, October 19, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Frdiay, October 19, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, October 17, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, October 17, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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October 10, 2007 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina Oct 2007

October 10, 2007 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.


The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, October 10, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, October 10, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, October 4, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, October 4, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, October 3, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Oct 2007

The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, October 3, 2007, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

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A Very Clear Blue Line: Behavioral Economics, Public Choice, Public Art And Sea Level Rise, Marc P. Poirier Oct 2007

A Very Clear Blue Line: Behavioral Economics, Public Choice, Public Art And Sea Level Rise, Marc P. Poirier

Southeastern Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Sometime Less Is More: Utility, Preemption, And Hermeneutical Criticisms Of Proposed Federal Regulation Of Mortgage Brokers, Lloyd Thomas Wilson Jr. Oct 2007

Sometime Less Is More: Utility, Preemption, And Hermeneutical Criticisms Of Proposed Federal Regulation Of Mortgage Brokers, Lloyd Thomas Wilson Jr.

South Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.


University Tort Liability And Student Suicide: Case Review And Implications For Practice, Joy Blanchard Oct 2007

University Tort Liability And Student Suicide: Case Review And Implications For Practice, Joy Blanchard

The Journal of Law and Education

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Universities And Other Institutions Of Higher Learning - Recent Developments In The Law Oct 2007

Universities And Other Institutions Of Higher Learning - Recent Developments In The Law

The Journal of Law and Education

No abstract provided.


Primary And Secondary Education - Recent Developments In The Law Oct 2007

Primary And Secondary Education - Recent Developments In The Law

The Journal of Law and Education

No abstract provided.


Reflections - Fall 2007, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina Oct 2007

Reflections - Fall 2007, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Reflections

Contents:

Willis Retires as Dean of Libraries; McNally Becomes Interim Dean..... p.1
Plans Altered for Special Collections Library..... p.1
Libraries and English Department Join Forces to Present Fall Festival of Authors..... p.2
Focus of First-Year Reading Experience Exhibit is Japanese Americans..... p.2
Exhibits & Events..... p.3
Charles Darwin Exhibit Accompanies New Lecture Series..... p.3
Carolina Alumni Association Members Given Access to Research Databases..... p.4
Francis Marion’s Regimental Muster Roll, 1778..... p.4
World War I Exhibit at Thomas Cooper Library.... p.4
Hallman Bequest to Support University’s Ernest Hemingway Collection..... p.5
Collection of “Carolina Hobo” Claude Casey Comes to Music Library..... p.5 …


Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2007, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina Oct 2007

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2007, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

Willis Retires as Dean of Libraries; McNally Becomes Interim Dean..... p.1
The Thomas Cooper Society Events, 2006–2007..... p.1
Winners of the Thomas Cooper Library Student Book Collecting Contest Announced..... p.2
Plans Altered for Special Collections Library..... p.2
World War I Exhibit at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.3
In Memoriam: John E. Swearingen and Robert Hay Carnie..... p.3
Introduction of Kaye Gibbons, April 24, 2007..... p.4
Scottish Novel Exhibit at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.4
Athletics Academic Center Opens at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.5
Robinsons Provide Multiple Gifts to the University Libraries..... p.5
First Book by an African-Am erican Comes to TCL …


Edge Grouping Combining Boundary And Region Information, Joachim S. Stahl, Song Wang Oct 2007

Edge Grouping Combining Boundary And Region Information, Joachim S. Stahl, Song Wang

Faculty Publications

This paper introduces a new edge-grouping method to detect perceptually salient structures in noisy images. Specifically, we define a new grouping cost function in a ratio form, where the numerator measures the boundary proximity of the resulting structure and the denominator measures the area of the resulting structure. This area term introduces a preference towards detecting larger-size structures and, therefore, makes the resulting edge grouping more robust to image noise. To find the optimal edge grouping with the minimum grouping cost, we develop a special graph model with two different kinds of edges and then reduce the grouping problem to …


Toward A Population Health Model Of Segmented Assimilation: The Case Of Low Birth Weight In Los Angeles, Brian K. Finch, Nelson Lim, William Perez, D. Phuong Do Oct 2007

Toward A Population Health Model Of Segmented Assimilation: The Case Of Low Birth Weight In Los Angeles, Brian K. Finch, Nelson Lim, William Perez, D. Phuong Do

Faculty Publications

The authors adapt the segmented assimilation theory to a model population health, which posits that assimilation is actually harmful to migrants' health. The authors also specify models of individual and contextual factors to indirectly test the theory of segmented assimilation - a theory that posits interactions between individual and residential circumstances. Using Year 2000 vital statistics data merged with 2000 U.S. census data from Los Angeles County, the authors model the probability of being born low birth weight among the native and foreign born. Results confirm an immigrant advantage at the individual level and protective effects of immigrant coresidence at …