Protecting Public Health and the Environment: Implementing The Precautionary Principle

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The movement toward creating more sustainable communities has been growing for decades, and in recent years has gained new prominence with theincreasing visibility of planning approaches such as the New Urbanism. Yet there are few examples of successful and time-tested sustainable communities.

Village Homes outside of Davis, California offers one such example. Built between 1975 and 1981 on 60 acres of land, it offers unique features including extensive common areas and green space; community gardens, orchards, and vineyards; narrow streets; pedestrian and bike paths; solar homes; and an innovative ecological drainage system. Authors Michael and Judy Corbett were intimately involved with the design, development, and building of Village Homes, and have resided there since 1977.

In Designing Sustainable Communities, they examine the history of the sustainable community movement and discuss how Village Homes fits into the context of that movement. They offer an inside look at the development of the project from start to finish, describing how the project came about, obstacles that needed to be overcome, design approaches they took, problems that were encountered and how those problems were solved, and changes that have occurred over the years. In addition, they compare Village Homes with other communities and developments across the country, and discuss the future prospects for the continued growth of the sustainable communities movement.

The book offers detailed information on a holistic approach to designing and building successful communities. It represents an invaluable guide for professionals and students involved with planning, architecture, development, and landscape architecture, and for anyone interested increating more sustainable communities.

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A neutral guideline to understand the principle.......2002-02-28

The book has indicated the underlying theory, substantial framework for the implementation of the pinciple, and the practice of the p.p. in international society. Overall, most articles have done good job in describing their appraisal of the principle. I strongly recommend the book because of those authors' enthusiasms in advocating the application of the precautionary principle to address the scientific uncertainty. Even some of the articles cite insufficient information to support their points.

On Target but Fragmented--Needs New Edition with Summary.......2001-06-02

This is the second best of several books on environmental policy I have reviewed, and it merits careful scrutiny in part because it brings together a number of expert authors and there is in essence "something for everyone" in this edited work. What is lacks, though, is a good summary chapter that lists how the "precautionary principle" should be applied across each of the top ten environmental areas of concern--something that could circulate more easily than the book, and perhaps have a beneficial policy impact at the local, state, and national levels--and I suggest this because the meat of the book is good, it needs an executive summary.

The chapter that was most meaningful to me, the one that I think needs to be migrated into business education, international affairs education, science & technology policy education, is by Gordon K. Durnil, Chapter 16, and it deal with "How Much Information Do We Need Before Exercising Precaution." This is a brilliant piece of work that dissects our current environmental policy information collection, processing, and analysis system, and finds it very deceptive, disingenuous, and consequently seriously flawed.

For the best on the environment, read "Pandora's Poison". For the best on public health, read "Betrayal of Trust." For a very fine cross-over book that has good chapters from various good people, this is the book to buy and enjoy.

Ambitious and full of food for thought.......2000-07-02

"Protecting Human Health and the Environment" discusses what is involved in coming up with a meaningful, workable definition of the "precautionary principle." It also talks about how this principle (which comes down to the "First, do no harm" of Hippocrates) can be given effect in environmental policy, law, and specific problems. The book is a collection of articles that were first presented at the Wingspread Conference in 1998. This variety of voices and perspectives is one of the real strengths of the book: the precautionary principle is a huge idea that involves some fundamental shifts in American thinking about science, nature, and environmental protection; and this is the first book I've read which really manages to convey that. Those who think that the "precautionary principle" is another enviro plot to co-opt American policy and advance unfounded, neo-Luddite agendas really need to read this book. It is rich in thought-provoking ideas, backed up by meticulous review of existing policy, law, and science -- powerful without being dogmatic, sincere without being cloying. And those who grasp the severity of the threats to sustainability facing human society should find a deeply coherent, beautifully articulate means of responding to these threats. Unlike many of the sweeping solutions advance over the years to the human inability to moderate its behavior for the good of the whole, implementation of the precautionary principle actually seems possible! Indeed, it is already being pursued. Let's hope that lots of courageous and energetic folks get their hands on this one.

Protecting Public Health & the Environment: Implementing the Precautionary Principle.(Review) (book reviews) : An article from: Multinational Monitor

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Protecting Public Health & the Environment: Implementing the Precautionary Principle.(Review) (book reviews) : An article from: Multinational Monitor
Charlie Cray
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Release Date: 2005-07-28

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Title: Protecting Public Health & the Environment: Implementing the Precautionary Principle.(Review) (book reviews)
Author: Charlie Cray
Publication: Multinational Monitor (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1999
Publisher: Essential Information, Inc.
Volume: 20 Issue: 7 Page: 37

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The Third International Symposium on Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes: Helsinki, 2-8 September 1984

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The Third International Symposium on Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes: Helsinki, 2-8 September 1984

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Landscapes of Colorado rank as some of the most spectacular, varied, and expansive of any of the fifty states. The official Scenic and Historic Byways, so designated by the Colorado Department of Transportation, are linear slices through these landscapes that offer travelers and residents alike the opportunity to experience the real Colorado. Colorado Byways: A Guide Through Scenic and Historic Landscapes brings the natural and human stories of these twenty-one designated byways into focus - to provide a deeper appreciation of them. Each route is described in the context of its physical and human geographical setting, highlighting the essence of place. The book offers a unique look at the out-of-the-way landscapes that make Colorado special.

The byways range from a spectacular San Juan Skyway to the historically important Santa Fe Trail, from the exhilarating heights of the Alpine Loop to the rich cultures of Los Caminos Antiguos. Each byway chapter includes a narrative on the route's special character, a road log with detailed instructions on how to negotiate the byway, and information on various aspects of its natural and human landscapes.

Colorado Byways : A Guide Through Scenic and Historic Landscapes

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Colorado Byways : A Guide Through Scenic and Historic Landscapes
Thomas P. Huber
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Book to Begin on the South Pole
Sebastian
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The South Pole, (A Book to begin on)
Lee Sebastian
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A great many terrestrial plants live in close association with fungi. The features of this association known as mycorrhiza, are those of a mutualistic symbiosis. Almost all plants form mycorrhizae whereby the fungus provides soil resources to the plant in exchange for energy manufactured by the plant. The symbiosis means greater productivity under stress for the plant and a steady energy supply for the fungus. This book addresses the diverse and complex ways in which mycorrhizae affect the mechanisms for plant survival as individuals and populations, for community structure, and for ecosystem functioning. It integrates information on organisms interacting with mycorrhizae from bacteria to mammals. The author takes a unique evolutionary/ecological approach to describe how and under what conditions mycorrhizae influence basic ecological processes. The applications of mycorrhizal symbioses range from managing natural and agricultural lands to biotechnological processes that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizae: Interactions in Plants, Rhizospere, and Soils

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Arbuscular Mycorrhizae: Interactions in Plants, Rhizospere, and Soils

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Changes in forest vegetation and arbuscular mycorrhizae along a steep elevation gradient in Arizona [An article from: Forest Ecology and Management]

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Changes in forest vegetation and arbuscular mycorrhizae along a steep elevation gradient in Arizona [An article from: Forest Ecology and Management]
M.A. Fisher , and P.Z. Fule
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This digital document is a journal article from Forest Ecology and Management, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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We assessed species composition, richness and abundance of understory vegetation, as well as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) inoculum potential on the San Francisco Peaks, tallest mountains in Arizona, crossing a steep, south-facing elevational gradient. These mountains have a high conservation value due to their rare habitats but previous vegetation studies have been limited. Because mature trees in the Pinaceae do not form associations with AM fungi, there may be more variation in plant community and AM fungal associations in coniferous forest than in ecosystems where all species associate with AM fungi. Differences in species composition between forest types reflected differences in the historical disturbance regimes. Species richness was highest in ponderosa pine forest (32.6 +/- 1.4 per 1000m^2 plot), although plant abundance was highest in aspen forest (49.4 +/- 3.8%). Ponderosa pine and bristlecone pine forest were both high in species richness and contained species which were tolerant of frequent, low-intensity fire. Exotic species richness and abundance were highest in the lower elevations, which were also areas of high species richness and greater anthropogenic disturbance. Arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculum potential varied widely (1.2-80.1%), decreasing with increases in tree cover. We suggest indicator species that may be of use in monitoring these forests under changing climate and fire regimes.

Comparative fungal responses in managed plant communities infested by spotted (Centaurea maculosa Lam.) and diffuse (C. diffusa Lam.) knapweed [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]

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Comparative fungal responses in managed plant communities infested by spotted (Centaurea maculosa Lam.) and diffuse (C. diffusa Lam.) knapweed [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]
D.A. Klein , M.W. Paschke , and T.L. Heskett
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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This digital document is a journal article from Applied Soil Ecology, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa Lam.) and diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa Lam.) infested plant communities that are being studied for improved management practices to enhance native perennial grass species were evaluated for selected fungal responses during 2000-2003. Replicated plots were treated using combinations of carbohydrate addition to reduce soil N availability, reseeding with desirable mid- and late-seral plant species, and reintroducing a native late-seral soil microbial community using whole soil inoculum. The responses of extraradical filamentous fungi, mycorrhizae (infection intensity, arbuscules and vesicles) and systemic endophytic fungal (SEF) of native perennial grasses were evaluated in relation to plant community relative biomass, litter mass and soil C:N ratio in treated versus replicated untreated control plots. Soil filamentous fungal and plant community changes occurred with combined treatments (sucrose, seeding, soil inoculum) and were most evident in the diffuse knapweed-invaded sites during 2003. Based on overall correlations for the 2000-2003 experimental period, total and active filamentous fungi were inversely related to the relative biomass of invasive plants, particularly of spotted knapweed. The native perennial grasses had lower mycorrhizal infection intensity at the spotted knapweed site, in comparison with the diffuse knapweed infested site, where soil inoculation also appeared to be related to higher SEF and mycorrhizal infection occurrence. These results suggest that a mycocentric approach, involving soil management to maintain filamentous fungal hyphal lengths, while decreasing active fungal development, may create a soil environment more conducive to maintenance of desired indigenous plant species.

Defoliation effects on arbuscular mycorrhizae and plant growth of two native bunchgrasses and an invasive forb [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]

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Defoliation effects on arbuscular mycorrhizae and plant growth of two native bunchgrasses and an invasive forb [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]
S.Z. Walling , and C.A. Zabinski
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This digital document is a journal article from Applied Soil Ecology, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Centaurea maculosa, an invasive forb in western North American grasslands, dominates more than 4millionha of rangeland in the Rocky Mountain region. Our research examined the effects of herbivory and arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) on the growth of C. maculosa, and two native grasses, Festuca idahoensis and Pseudoroegneria spicata. Plants were grown for 11 weeks, with or without AM, prior to simulated herbivory. We removed 75% of aboveground biomass from half of the plants, and harvested all plants 4 weeks later. All species increased their growth rate after clipping, but clipped plants were smaller than unclipped plants. The difference in biomass between clipped and unclipped plants was smaller for C. maculosa (clipped:unclipped=0.62) than for the native grasses (0.42 and 0.52). Plants with AM were smaller than non-AM plants across all species, with the greatest reduction in F. idahoensis (77% versus 18% in C. maculosa and P. spicata). Levels of AM colonization were minimal in F. idahoensis ( <1% of root length colonized), intermediate in P. spicata (13% colonization) and highest in C. maculosa (20%). Extra radical hyphae (ERH) lengths were highest for C. maculosa, and equal between the two grasses. Because of the lower biomass, plant tissue N concentrations were higher in AM plants, but P concentrations increased in AM plants for only C. maculosa and P. spicata. The superior competitive ability of C. maculosa may be the result of greater compensatory growth after herbivory and higher amounts of ERH, both of which result in greater resource capture.

Effects of soil and mycorrhizae from native and invaded vegetation on a rare California forb [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]

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Effects of soil and mycorrhizae from native and invaded vegetation on a rare California forb [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]
I.G. Gillespie , and E.B. Allen
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Growth of mycorrhized seedlings of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit. in a copper contaminated soil [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]

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Growth of mycorrhized seedlings of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit. in a copper contaminated soil [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]
C.E.L. Lins , U.M.T. Cavalcante , and E.V.S.B. Sampaio
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This digital document is a journal article from Applied Soil Ecology, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Due to the low infectivity potential of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in a mining area located at the State of Bahia, Northeastern Brazil, the effect of mycorrhization on the seedlings of Leucaena leucocephala was investigated, in order to use this species for revegetation of the area. Caatinga soils from both, natural (control) and mining impacted areas, were used to maintain seedlings inoculated with Glomus etunicatum. The soil from the impacted area was diluted 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% with soil from the control area. In general, the increase in the proportion of contaminated soil had a negative effect on plant growth. Inoculated plants presented greater height, leaf number and dry matter of roots and shoots than the non-inoculated plants, when cultivated in soil with up to 50% of contaminated soil. Higher spore number was produced in substrate with 25% soil contamination. Mycorrhizal colonization was higher than 40% in those treated with <50% disturbed soil. Proportions of copper contaminated soil higher than 50%, inhibited plant growth, development of the AMF in the roots and consequently, the benefit of mycorrhization. The pattern of Cu and P absorption in Leucaena, associated or not with G. etunicatum, is maintained when the soil is up to 50% contaminated.

Impacts from invasive plant species and their control on the plant community and belowground ecosystem at Rocky Mountain National Park, USA [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]

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Impacts from invasive plant species and their control on the plant community and belowground ecosystem at Rocky Mountain National Park, USA [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]
C. Pritekel , A. Whittemore-Olson , N. Snow , and Moore
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000RR9RNC

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This digital document is a journal article from Applied Soil Ecology, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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We assessed the effects of changes in the plant community and belowground soil ecosystem in a mountain meadow, from the invasion of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) and Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense L.), and the subsequent management efforts to remove them. Sampling included three paired sites containing areas where herbicides and mechanical means had been employed and which were still dominated by leafy spurge, and areas where herbicides had not been applied and where very little ( <0.03%) or no leafy spurge or Canada thistle existed. Plant species diversity, frequency, and percent cover were estimated. Decomposition rates were assessed by use of litterbags placed on the sites and retrieved after 1 year. Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculum potential was used as an index for mutualistic associations. Soil microarthropod densities were used as an index for the detrital food web. Significantly greater (P@?0.05) richness of plant species and significantly higher percent relative cover of herbs, sedges, lichen, moss, and fallen litter was found on non-invasive plots compared to plots with invasive species. Plots where herbicides had been applied, and which still possessed leafy spurge, showed a significantly higher percentage of bare ground. Mycorrhizal inoculum potential did not differ between plots. Overall soil arthropod densities and densities of specific suborders of Acari were significantly lower (P@?0.05) in invasive species plots. There was no significant difference in decomposition rates between non-invasive and invasive plots, but there were site differences in losses of lignin, phosphorus, and trace elements from litter placed on invasive and non-invasive plots. When differences were observed, loss rates were always less in invasive plots. Our results indicate that the establishment of leafy spurge and Canada thistle and the subsequent management practices to control them has altered the plant community structure by facilitating the establishment of other exotic species, which has resulted in a change in the composition and functioning of the belowground community.

Interactions of assemblages of mycorrhizal fungi with two Florida wetland plants [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]

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Interactions of assemblages of mycorrhizal fungi with two Florida wetland plants [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]
I. Ipsilantis , and D.M. Sylvia
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000PC0IDC

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This digital document is a journal article from Applied Soil Ecology, published by Elsevier in 2007. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are known to exist in wetlands, but little is known about their function in these environments. We conducted greenhouse experiments to study the effects of AM fungal assemblages-collected from different vegetation communities in a Florida wetland-under free-drained and flooded conditions, and at three phosphorus (P) levels on growth and P nutrition of Typha latifolia L. and Panicum hemitomon Schult. We also studied the effects of flooding on the spread of extraradical hyphae from P. hemitomon roots. For both plants no AM fungal assemblage had a consistent effect on plant growth and P nutrition. For T. latifolia, flooding nearly eliminated AM fungal colonization and, in the free-drained treatments, P amendment suppressed colonization. Furthermore, colonization by some mycorrhizal assemblages increased shoot- and root-P concentrations, but there were no significant plant growth responses. For P. hemitomon, the mycorrhizal association was suppressed by flooding and P amendment but, among the fungal assemblages, there were differences in root colonization. Mycorrhizal colonization improved some plant-growth and P-nutrition parameters at lower P levels relative to nonmycorrhizal controls, but generally conferred no benefit or was detrimental at higher P levels. Extraradical hyphae of most assemblages were restricted by flooding to 2.5cm, though differences among AM fungal assemblages occurred with a maximum observed extension of 16.5cm. We conclude that the impact of the mycorrhizal association on these wetland plants was a function of the complex interactions among the AM fungal assemblages, plant species, water condition, and P level. Future studies should focus on understanding the species composition of the assemblages, and potential adaptation to wetland conditions among these fungal species.

Culture and re-introduction of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae in a prairie restoration: Final report

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Culture and re-introduction of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae in a prairie restoration: Final report
Dwayne Stenlund
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Concepts of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
R.D. Whitaker , Jack E. Fernandez , and Janice O. Tsokos
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Study guide with solutions: Concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry
Robert D Whitaker
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Concentrated chemical concepts: General, organic, and biological chemistry for the Apple II® (Wiley educational software)
Richard Cornelius
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Not Camus' Best.......2007-08-14

The language in this short novel is simple and engaging, and probably the best (if not only) reason to read this book, particularly for students of french such as myself.

Unfortunately the story is very contrived and unconvincing, despite Camus' apparent attempts to ground it in a believable, ordinary world. The problem (as I see it) is that Mersault is easily Camus' least interesting protagonist, and the entire story is told in first person from his perspective. Mersault feels nothing and thinks nothing throughout the narrative, so that the narration gives the reader an intimate view of... nothing. Admittedly, previous and subsequent authors have dealt quite thoroughly with the thoughts and feelings of human characters in somewhat analogous situations to that of Mersault. Perhaps Camus was consciously treading new ground by placing his protagonist in what would be trying and difficult situations if only he cared about anything, but he doesn't, so they aren't.

There is plenty of good Camus out there, particularly his short stories and plays, but this is not it.

Classique de la litterature francaise.......2006-01-04

Je fais mon debut comme instite a un lycee. Pour le cours de francais V, on va commencer la litterature avec L'ETRANGER de Camus. Je crois que c'est l'endroit ideal pour commencer, car le livre se presente simplement au lecture, mais le mene aux themes importants de la philosophie francaise/absurdiste. A mon avis personnel, la scene du meurtre sur la plage est exceptionnellement emouvante et vive. Ceux qui disent que c'est n'importe quoi comme livre completement ratent un chef-d'oeuvre.

Aujourd'hui, Maman est morte........2005-11-08

What a way to begin a story?! And what can one say about Camus that hasn't already been said? This is a great novel filled with observations, images and actions carefully stitched into words by a master narrator. If you're a novice to French literature, this is a perfect place to begin.

Tout simplement exquis!.......2005-05-12

Quel roman savoureux. Du passé simple, j'en prendrais volontier. Un incontournable.

The "Sacred Cow" of Camus and Existentialism.......2005-04-30

I first read the novel in english, but I read it in french once I became fluent in that language. After the first sentence: "Aujourd'hui, Maman est morte," you know that you are in the good hands of Albert Camus. The existential theme is just awsome, and it was all the better en français! Surtout, je sait que je l'aimais.

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L'etranger

Manufacturer: AUVIDIS
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Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: B000B5H692

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Audi Livre,3 cassettes. Lu par Michael Lonsdale. **NOT in english, all is in French.**

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Letranger
Albert Camus
Manufacturer: APPLETON CENTURY CROFTS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000VREADK

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Letranger (Classics)
A. Kamyu
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Vnimaniyu chitatelej predlagaetsya polnyj, neadaptirovannyj tekst romana Al'bera Kamyu `Postoronnij` (1942). Izdanie rasschitano na lits, vladeyuschikh osnovami frantsuzskogo yazyka i sovershenstvuyuschikh svoi navyki v nem.

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