Christopher Healey - Böcker

Disk-Based Algorithms for Big Data is a product of recent advances in the areas of big data, data analytics, and the underlying file systems and data management algorithms used to support the storage and analysis of massive data collections. The book discusses hard disks and their impact on data management, since Hard Disk Drives continue to be common in large data clusters. It also explores ways to store and retrieve data though primary and secondary indices. This includes a review of different in-memory sorting and searching algorithms that build a foundation for more sophisticated on-disk approaches like mergesort, B-trees, and extendible hashing. Following this introduction, the book transitions to more recent topics, including advanced storage technologies like solid-state drives and holographic storage; peer-to-peer (P2P) communication; large file systems and query languages like Hadoop/HDFS, Hive, Cassandra, and Presto; and NoSQL databases like Neo4j for graph structures and MongoDB for unstructured document data.Designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals, this book is useful for anyone interested in understanding the foundations and advances in big data storage and management, and big data analytics.About the AuthorDr. Christopher G. Healey is a tenured Professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Goodnight Distinguished Professor of Analytics in the Institute for Advanced Analytics, both at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has published over 50 articles in major journals and conferences in the areas of visualization, visual and data analytics, computer graphics, and artificial intelligence. He is a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Early Faculty Development Award and the North Carolina State University Outstanding Instructor Award. He is a Senior Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and an Associate Editor of ACM Transaction on Applied Perception, the leading worldwide journal on the application of human perception to issues in computer science.

Maring Hunters and Traders: Production and Exchange in the Papua New Guinea Highlands offers a detailed exploration of the intricate trade systems and ecological interactions of the Maring people, located on the northern fringe of Papua New Guinea's highlands. The book delves into how diverse ecological zones and cultural practices in the region foster specialized production and exchange networks. These systems are characterized by the movement of high-value goods like bird plumes, marsupial pelts, and ceremonial decorations, which are central to cultural identity and ceremonial exchange. By analyzing the production and distribution of such goods, the book sheds light on how ecological constraints, cultural values, and economic demands shape the social fabric of highland communities.At its core, this study bridges ecological anthropology and economic theory to present a nuanced view of the Maring's trade dynamics. It explores how local production and exchange systems are influenced by environmental factors, cultural practices, and historical developments, including colonial influences and the emergence of a cash economy. The text further challenges conventional distinctions between trade and ceremonial exchange, emphasizing the interconnectedness of material and social relations. Through a blend of ethnographic detail and theoretical insight, Maring Hunters and Traders provides a comprehensive understanding of the adaptive strategies and cultural resilience of the Maring people within a complex and evolving highland ecosystem.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

Maring Hunters and Traders: Production and Exchange in the Papua New Guinea Highlands offers a detailed exploration of the intricate trade systems and ecological interactions of the Maring people, located on the northern fringe of Papua New Guinea's highlands. The book delves into how diverse ecological zones and cultural practices in the region foster specialized production and exchange networks. These systems are characterized by the movement of high-value goods like bird plumes, marsupial pelts, and ceremonial decorations, which are central to cultural identity and ceremonial exchange. By analyzing the production and distribution of such goods, the book sheds light on how ecological constraints, cultural values, and economic demands shape the social fabric of highland communities.At its core, this study bridges ecological anthropology and economic theory to present a nuanced view of the Maring's trade dynamics. It explores how local production and exchange systems are influenced by environmental factors, cultural practices, and historical developments, including colonial influences and the emergence of a cash economy. The text further challenges conventional distinctions between trade and ceremonial exchange, emphasizing the interconnectedness of material and social relations. Through a blend of ethnographic detail and theoretical insight, Maring Hunters and Traders provides a comprehensive understanding of the adaptive strategies and cultural resilience of the Maring people within a complex and evolving highland ecosystem.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.