Are assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) a medical issue or a matter of public policy, subject to restrictions? Francesca Scala employs the concept of boundary work to explain the protracted debates that ensued when Canada appointed a royal commission in 1989 to settle the issue. She reveals that both sides of the debate attempted to secure their position as authorities by challenging, defending, or blurring the boundaries between science and politics. This compelling account contributes to our understanding of the interaction between science and politics, the exercise of social control over science and technology, and the politics of expertise in policy making.

Delivering Policy: The Contested Politics of Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Canada

Medical Books

SCALA

Medicine

UBC Press

Michaelangelo's David has just turned 500. In celebration, Italy has restored this sculpture to its original splendor-- and David: Five Hunded Years is the first to capture each step of the way. What started as a solid block of granite, emerged as one of the most significant statues in the world. After half a millennium of exposure, David has undergone a complete restoration to revive his original splendor. This magnificent depiction reveals the classical man as he looked when Michelangelo originally laid down his chisel in 1504. Radically new photographic techniques, including new photographic zooms, and color accuracy capture in detail every aspect of the restored masterpiece, all accompanied by illuminating background information from prominent art historian Antonio Paolucci.Art lovers, historians, or just those who appreciate a true beauty will not be able to resist such a brilliant addition to their collection.

David: 500 Years

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Union Square & Co.

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<li>The official guide to London's Royal Albert Hall, one of the most famous stages in the world</li>
<li>Provides unique insight into the history and daily running of the Hall and the celebrities who have graced its stage</li>
<li>Stunning new photography and striking design make this an attractive souvenir for anyone who has enjoyed a performance at the Royal Albert Hall</li>
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Embedded in the fabric of London since 1871, the Royal Albert Hall is the world's most famous stage and embodies all that is fundamental to the arts – inspiring, aspirational and, most importantly, accessible. This official guide provides an illustrated account of the history of the building, the huge variety of events and people who have taken to the stage, and the Hall's ongoing work to create memories, change lives and provide inspiration through music. It makes a perfect accompaniment to the many guided tours the Hall offers, or an attractive souvenir, providing a detailed insight into this iconic building and its unrivalled programme of events.

Royal Albert Hall: Official Souvenir Guide

Travel

Europe

Scala

•Offers an opportunity to appreciate the details of the famous windows of York Minster up close•Stunningly illustrated with new photography•The ground plan provides a valuable guide for visitorsThe 128 windows of York Minster are the eighth wonder of the world; they illustrate the art and craft of glass painting, extending over nine centuries. York is also an international center for the study and conservation of stained glass, ensuring its survival into the third millennium.Sarah Brown introduces the magnificent stained glass at York Minster. She provides an holistic overview, starting with evidence for the glazing of the pre-Conquest Minster and the earliest surviving glazing from the twelfth-century church. She then embarks on an extended tour of the Minster s windows, including the Five Sisters in the north transept, the Rose Window in the south transept, the famous Bell-Founder's Window in the north nave aisle, the Great West Window, often called the Heart of Yorkshire, and the magnificent Great East Window. A ground plan of the Minster enables every window to be located. This book will situate you inside the Minster itself, and is a must-have for any stained glass enthusiast.

Stained Glass at York Minster

•An informed and succinct guide to the fascinating Chester Cathedral•Specially commissioned photographyChester Cathedral was a monastic church of the Benedictine order for over 450 years before it was closed during Henry VIII's reformation of the Church in England, and immediately re-opened as the cathedral of the new diocese of Chester. As a result it retains much of the flavor of a monastic institution, with a fine Norman refectory, a superb Early English Gothic chapter-house and a cloister garth which forms a tranquil oasis in the heart of the busy modern city. Originally dedicated to a local Saxon saint, Werburgh, Chester became an important center of medieval pilgrimage and St Werburgh's shrine still stands in the cathedral. The cathedral's fourteenth-century choir stalls are among the finest in the country, featuring a riot of imaginative woodcarving. Its external appearance today, however, is largely the result of major Victorian restoration work by Sir George Gilbert Scott, much needed, as the soft local stone did not age well. As the new Song School, which opened in 2003, also represents modern architecture, Chester Cathedral is a rare amalgamation of old and new, captured perfectly in this splendid little book.

Chester Cathedral

History

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<li>Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's most popular attractions</li>
<li>This guide gives a concise overview of the history of the Castle, as well as the myths and stories that surround it</li>
<li>Illustrated with stunning new photography of the Castle and grounds</li>
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Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftans, Cormack MacCarthy, Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's most visited monuments. Every year thousands flock to visit the ancient castle and walk through its delightful gardens - and to kiss the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, which sits at the top of the tower.

Blarney Castle & Gardens

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<li>The first large-scale publication dedicated to this new cultural center, which opened to the public in July 2016</li>
<li>A lavish publication that will fascinate anyone with an interest in the Middle East, offering insight into Oman's past, present and future</li>
<li>Beautifully designed with new color photography</li>
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The National Museum, Sultanate of Oman: The Building and Collections

Reference

Commissioned to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Special Air Service, the Ascension memorial by renowned artist John Maine RA is a powerful presence in this ancient building. The memorial comprises a spectacular stained-glass window above a polished blue stone sculpture below, presenting the viewer with a journey from darkness to light, from quiet contemplation to richly colorful light that becomes brighter and more vibrant as the eye is drawn upwards. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the commission in the words of the Regiment, the cathedral community and the artist himself, from first thoughts to final installation.

Ascension: Hereford Cathedral

Individual Artists

Scala Arts Publishers, Inc.

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Reimagining a Museum for the 21st Century

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Hereford Cathedral

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