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Screening The Body : Tracing Medicine’s Visual Culture
Moving images are used as diagnostic tools and locational devices every day in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.But how and when did they come to be established and accepted sources of knowledge about the body in medical culture?How are the specialized techniques and codes of these imaging techniques determined, and whose bodies are studied, diagnosed, and treated with the help of optical recording devices?Screening the Body traces the fascinating history of scientific film during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to show that early experiments with cinema are important precedents of contemporary medical techniques such as ultrasound and PET scanning.Lisa Cartwright brings to light eccentric projects in the history of science and medicine, such as Thomas Edison's sensational attempt to image the brain with X rays before a public audience, and the efforts of doctors to use the motion picture camera to capture movements of the body, from the virtually imperceptible flow of blood to epileptic seizures. Drawing on feminist film theory, cultural studies, the history of film, and the writings of Foucault, Cartwright illustrates how this scientific cinema was part of a broader tendency in society toward the technological surveillance, management, and physical transformation of the individual body and the social body.She unveils an area of film culture that has rarely been discussed but that will leave readers with a new way of seeing the everyday practice of diagnostic imaging that we all inevitably encounter in clinics and hospitals.
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Concentrationary Imaginaries : Tracing Totalitarian Violence in Popular Culture
In 1945, French political prisoners returning from the concentration camps of Germany coined the phrase 'the concentrationary universe' to describe the camps as a terrible political experiment in the destruction of the human.This book shows how the unacknowledged legacy of a totalitarian mentality has seeped into the deepest recesses of everyday popular culture.It asks if the concentrationary now infests our cultural imaginary, normalizing what was once considered horrific and exceptional by transforming into entertainment violations of human life.Drawing on the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt and the analyses of violence by Agamben, Virilio, Lacoue-Labarthe and Nancy, it also offers close readings of films by Cavani and Haneke that identify and critically expose such an imaginary and, hence, contest its lingering force.
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Bronchial Branch Tracing
This book summarizes the branch tracing method for bronchoscopic diagnosis. Cytopathological and histopathological diagnoses are essential to making prognoses and selecting appropriate treatment for peripheral pulmonary lesions, notably lung cancer.In order to collect cell and tissue samples from peripheral pulmonary lesions for cytopathological and histopathological diagnoses, exfoliative cytodiagnosis and biopsy under bronchoscopy with endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) are currently used worldwide.Bronchial Branch Tracing highlights how to identify the bronchial branches that lead to peripheral pulmonary lesions and offers a valuable guide for all respiratory physicians, as well as surgeons, who frequently perform bronchoscopies, helping them understand the method and improve their technique.
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Arty Mouse Tracing
Complete pictures by tracing shapes and develop motor skills to get ready to write. Join Arty Mouse for picture-making fun. Packed with tracing activities on every page, children age 3 and up will be captivated as they concentrate on drawing vertical, horizontal and curved lines to complete colourful pictures, at the same time developing important motor skills for learning to write.Watch them blossom as their creative skills and confidence grow. With the addition of clear notes for parents, including practical learning milestones, Arty Mouse Tracing ticks the educational boxes as well as the one marked 'fun'!
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Is tracing also art?
Tracing can be considered a form of art, as it involves the skill of replicating an existing image or design. While some may argue that tracing lacks originality or creativity, others believe that the act of tracing can still require technical skill and precision. Additionally, some artists use tracing as a starting point for their work, incorporating the traced image into a larger, original composition. Ultimately, whether tracing is considered art may depend on the intent and context in which it is used.
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What's so bad about tracing?
Tracing is considered unethical because it involves copying someone else's work without permission or giving credit. It can be seen as a form of plagiarism and can devalue the original artist's work. Additionally, tracing can hinder an artist's own creativity and growth by relying on someone else's ideas instead of developing their own skills. It is important for artists to respect intellectual property rights and create original work.
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How is tracing paper made?
Tracing paper is typically made from wood pulp that has been chemically treated to increase transparency and reduce ink absorption. The pulp is mixed with water and other additives to create a slurry, which is then spread out thinly and evenly on a mesh screen. The water is drained away, leaving behind a thin layer of fibers that are pressed and dried to create the final tracing paper product. The paper is then cut and packaged for sale.
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How does call tracing work?
Call tracing works by tracking and recording the phone numbers of incoming and outgoing calls made on a particular phone line. This information is then stored in a database, allowing authorities to access it when needed for investigations. Call tracing can help identify the source of harassing or threatening calls, track the movements of suspects, or gather evidence in criminal cases. It is an important tool used by law enforcement agencies to aid in solving crimes and ensuring public safety.
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Tracing Lost Railways
The drastic railway closures of the 1960s led to the slow decay and re-purposing of hundreds of miles of railway infrastructure.Though these buildings and apparatus are now ghosts of their former selves, countless clues to our railway heritage still remain in the form of embankments, cuttings, tunnels, converted or tumbledown wayside buildings, and old railway furniture such as signal posts.Many disused routes are preserved in the form of cycle tracks and footpaths.This colourfully illustrated book helps you to decipher the fascinating features that remain today and to understand their original functions, demonstrating how old routes can be traced on maps, outlining their permanent stamp on the landscape, and teaching you how to form a mental picture of a line in its heyday.
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Tracing Your Nonconformist Ancestors
We all have Nonconformist ancestors. In the mid-nineteenth century almost half of the English population were Nonconformists. And there were very few villages where there was not at least one Nonconformist chapel.Local and family historians need to be aware of the diversity of Nonconformity, and of the many sources which will enable them to trace the activities of Nonconformist forebears. Stuart Raymond's handbook provides an overview of those sources.He identifies the numerous websites, libraries and archives that local and family historians need to consult.These are described in detail, their strengths and weaknesses are pointed out, and the contribution currently made by the internet is highlighted. Most Nonconformist denominations are discussed not just the mainstream Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Quakers and Methodists, but also obscure sects such as the Muggletonians and Glasites, and even the two groups who regularly appear on our doorsteps today Jehovah s Witnesses and the Mormons. The religious activities of our Nonconformist ancestors tell us a great deal about them, and provide fascinating insights into their lives.
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The Scribble Monsters!: Tracing
Meet the Scribble Monsters - Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo and His Nibs.These playful and inquisitive characters will guide the user through the fun pre-school activities, encouraging them to draw on, colour in, paint and decorate the books.The fun activities in each title will aid in the development of a range of vital skills from manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to creativity, imagination, confidence and self-esteem.At the same time our young readers will be exploring early language skills, numeracy and the understanding of concepts such as colour, shape, size and pattern. In Tracing, practising holding a pencil, keeping a steady hand and following a path on the page will develop vital motor skills and concentration.Learning to trace shapes plays a big role in retaining new concepts.
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Tracing Your House History
Anyone who wants to find out about the history of their house - of their home - needs to read this compact, practical handbook.Whether you live in a manor house or on a planned estate, in a labourer's cottage, a tied house, a Victorian terrace, a twentieth-century council house or a converted warehouse - this is the book for you.In a series of concise, information-filled chapters, Gill Blanchard shows you how to trace the history of your house or flat, how to gain an insight into the lives of the people who lived in it before you, and how to fit it into the wider history of your neighbourhood.A wealth of historical evidence is available in libraries, archives and record offices, in books and online, and this is the ideal introduction to it. Gill Blanchard explores these resources in depth, explains their significance and directs the researcher to the most relevant, and revealing, aspects of them.She makes the research process understandable, accessible and fun, and in the process she demystifies the sometimes obscure language and layout of the documents that researchers will come up against.
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Have you activated Ray Tracing?
No, I have not activated Ray Tracing. Ray Tracing is a rendering technique that produces highly realistic lighting effects in computer graphics. It requires significant computational power and is typically used in high-end gaming or professional applications.
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Why does tracing paper wrinkle?
Tracing paper wrinkles because it is a lightweight and delicate paper that is sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature. When exposed to moisture or heat, the paper fibers can expand and contract, causing the paper to warp and wrinkle. Additionally, the act of drawing or tracing on the paper can also cause it to wrinkle as the pressure and movement of the pencil or pen can create uneven tension on the surface of the paper.
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Do you find ray tracing important?
Yes, I find ray tracing to be important in the field of computer graphics. It allows for more realistic and immersive visual experiences by accurately simulating the way light interacts with objects in a scene. This technology can greatly enhance the quality of graphics in video games, movies, and other visual media, making them more visually appealing and engaging for the audience. Additionally, ray tracing can also improve the efficiency of rendering processes, leading to faster and more efficient production pipelines.
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'How do I activate ray tracing?'
To activate ray tracing, you will need a compatible graphics card and a supported game or application that has ray tracing capabilities. First, make sure your graphics card supports ray tracing technology, such as NVIDIA's RTX series or AMD's RDNA 2 architecture. Then, ensure that you have the latest drivers installed for your graphics card. Finally, within the settings of the game or application, look for an option to enable ray tracing and toggle it on. Keep in mind that enabling ray tracing may impact your system's performance, so you may need to adjust other graphics settings accordingly.
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