Perspectives, Spring 2002


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RESEARCH SURVEY
	Swans in the Swing of Things • Thriving Dry • Shake, Rattle, and Roll • Budding Solution • Image Shift • Building Blocs • Kudos
COVER STORY
	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
	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
	Small-Town Southern Illinois Students photograph the byways of our rural region.
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