Perspectives: Research and Creative Activities, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Spring 2002


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  RESEARCH SURVEY
Trumpeter swan Swans in the Swing of Things    Thriving Dry    Shake, Rattle, and Roll  •  Budding Solution  Image Shift    Building Blocs    Kudos

 

  COVER STORY
detail of Sicán mask

Better Than Gold
The longest-running archaeological project in South America uncovers precious objects—and a rich understanding of a pre-Incan culture. The success of this project, which has involved scholars from many disciplines and many countries, owes much to the working style of its leader, Izumi Shimada.

  FEATURE STORIES
Chinese yam

photo: concrete piles

Hostile Takeovers
An ornamental vine called the Chinese yam, an invasive species, threatens the health of forests in southern Illinois and elsewhere.

The Long and Winding Road
Changing our lifestyle for the better usually means a bumpy ride, and we often de-rail. To succeed, researchers say, we should to take it stage by stage.

Concrete Answers
Concrete manufactured with bottom ash from coal-burning plants can make for a solid foundation while saving precious landfill space.


 
  SIGHT LINES
Detail of image, Prairie du Rocher

Small-Town Southern Illinois
Students photograph the byways of our rural region.


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