Attacked by Poison Ivy: A Psychological Understanding

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Insightful and beautifully written.......2002-02-04

Jungian analyst Ann Ulanov's latest book springs from a question posed to her by an analysand curious about the author's repetitive bouts of poison ivy. "Himself an analyst," she writes, "he wondered if I had ever asked myself what my attacks of poison ivy meant. His question struck me like a wooden mallet on my forehead. I was stunned." Such disquietude at the question, "the startling realization that the question of the psychological and spiritual meaning of this annual physical suffering had never risen to consciousness," begins this insightful and beautifully written account of the author's decade-long journey to uncover the psychogenic origin of, and find meaning and healing from, fifty years of suffering from chronic poison ivy allergy.

By raising the possibility that poison ivy, a noisome contact allergy,can also be located within psychosomatic phenomena, the author's premis is straightforward: the psyche will often make use of the body in the form of such repetitive poison ivy outbreaks to communicate dissociated emotional experiences that transcend ego awareness. Dialoging with such luminaries as Winnicott, Bion, and Jung, and piecing together a poignant narrative of familial and personal neglect - coupled with growing awareness of her own kinship with the poison ivy plant itself, a plant that "blooms in neglect, that is never cared for except to exterminate it," - Ann Ulanov renders bare her own process of discovering and integrating the dissociated, "unmirrored" experiences of her life that had lived itself over and again through painful bodily paroxysms. This was a process, she explains,of rescuing into thought and feeling "what I did not know I had known,but what had known me." Simply put, "what was entombed in repetitive suffering becomes released into living, and the body is right in the center of it."

Those familiar with Ann Ulanov's other books will immediately recognize and appreciate her clarity and ease of expression, as well as her theological thoughtfulness. There is much to chew on here, especially that which concerns the nature of somatic consciousness and the psychological meaning of physical symptoms. Following her own example, Attacked By Poison Ivy is a call to enter into conversation with the deeper parts of ourselves, "the mute parts, the left-out parts," those parts which, like poison ivy, are often untended and rejected. This is work initiated by analysis, and continued through our own dialoging with dreams and imagination, in a way that is profoundly spiritual. We do this, the author writes, in order to build up a sturdiness to receive in ourselves what has been there from the beginning. This work, writes Ulanov, "lies in learning how to take what is offered, to receive what is given, to correspond with luminous grace."

Brian T. Peterson, New York City

The importance of containment and witnessing.......2001-12-14

As one might suppose there is more meaning in the title of this book than meets the eye. However, the very real suffering caused by the ever changing ivy plant is not negated or over looked to merely make a psychological point. Ulanov gives careful attention to the physical reality of somatic illnesses while offering up the idea that perhaps it is possible to learn more about our selves and the Ultimate through such illnesses.
Ulanov begins her book by tying together two events in her life. The first is a serious attack of poison ivy at the age of 50. The second is the worst attack of poison ivy she has ever suffered in her life at the age of 10. Making a connection between these two points in time lays the foundation for the book. These two attacks are interwoven throughout the book as Ulanov reveals that both are signals from her body that something needs to be acknowledged and expressed which is being denied. For Ulanov this `unthinkable thought' (to quote both Ulanov and Bion) is the level of sadness, which permeated her family life as a child and the benign neglect that accompanied that sadness.
This book is not a book about blaming one's family of origin but rather one of hope in which Ulanov, at the inquiry of a client, brings into consciousness the body's ability to absorb content from our living environment and then manifest it in such a way that we can learn about ourselves and the Divine. Although Ulanov never clearly states this idea it becomes clear to the reader that the body, much like Kohut's image of the mother or therapist as mother, takes in that which is offered by the environment that the conscious mind is unable to manage, contains it, metabolizes it and offers it back to the conscious mind in another manner so that it can be tolerated and integrated into conscious knowing. This is the lesson of poison ivy.
Ulanov underscores out the importance of witnessing. She refers to, not only the witnessing done within the therapeutic relationship, but also, the witnessing we must each do for our selves. She makes the point that her late husband, Barry, brought a sense of `realness' to her suffering when her pain powerfully moved him. This witness to the condition of physical pain opened up the possibility for Ulanov to explore the emotional pain, which was being manifested in the hard but weeping skin created by poison ivy. Having become her own witness to her personal pain and her family's pain she then realizes that the Self, which mediates the Divine, is also witnessing her.
Ulanov candidly illustrates how a child can grow up and visit on itself the same benign neglect that it experiences as a child. She admits to the reader that she has not always taken the proper precautions when she is about to engage the poison ivy plant even though she is aware of its effects on her body. She argues eloquently that the skin represents the act of containment and protection. Thus, disorders of the skin can point to our feelings about our own ability to contain things or manifest our understanding of the holding/containment we have been offered in our lifetime. She argues that there is much that our bodies try to communicate to us and urges the reader to listen. It is in the listening, she proposes, and the acknowledging that we find liberation not only from the physical symptoms but also our emotional and spiritual wounds.
Ulanov draws heavily on the works of Jung and Bion for understanding of the body-mind connection. She easily integrates the Indian understandings of chakras with various ancient traditions about snakes and the meaning of the shedding of skin. She also weaves in an understanding of bathing as a ritual of purity and returning to the warm, bath-like fluid and containment of the mother's womb. Most importantly, Ulanov offers herself as an example of how healing can occur when that which is negated and denied is finally acknowledged, named, and integrated into our conscious history. Since she began this journey to greater self- knowledge at the age of 50 (she is now in her early 60's) she has had several minor attacks but only one major attack which came shortly after the death of her husband Barry. She attributes this attack to her grief over losing the containment and nurture, which their relationship provided. She claims that the truth of what she has said about her family's sadness and the power of denial was made evident as she was writing this book. She would suffer minor outbreaks of poison ivy as she wrestled with expressing the sadness of unmet dependency needs. She encourages the reader to make the journey personally while warning it will not be an easy one. The reward will be the ability to live life more fully.

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Gives "Mean Girls" a run for its money!

Poison Ivy
Amy Goldman Koss
Manufacturer: Roaring Brook Press
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ASIN: 1596431180
Release Date: 2006-03-07

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IVY: I told Ms. Gold about how The Evil Three have been after me, feeding off me since fourth grade. MARCO: It isnt a very pretty story, so if youre looking for nice, you better ask someone else. ANN: We just have to come up with some witnesses for our side. Think! Does anyone owe you any favors? BRYCE: I figure, Dude, why not make a little spare change on the side?A buck a bet. Alls I had to do was explain that liable was civil for guilty, and they swarmed like flies. Eight first-person narrators give different versions of the same event. Lessons about the inner workings of the judicial system pale beside the insights into human nature. With pathos and a great deal of humor, Amy Goldman Koss keeps you turning pages

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Gives "Mean Girls" a run for its money!.......2006-05-26

Amy Goldman Koss gives us a great story told by eight different points of view. In a government class at school, a group of girls goes on "trial" for their bullying of a classmate they call "Poison Ivy". This story will give you the eight different points of view from each girl on the same event. Very interstingly puts you into the minds and perceptions of each narrator. See how differently these story tellers see things and learn more about human nature with each chapter. For example, Marco beleives if someone gets on your nerves, it is justifiable to be mean to them, it is a reality. Get into the minds of these characters and see just how our schools societies really are.

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Horrible
Finally a change is pace
A Hard Way to Exist
Reader Discretion Advised
OKAY READ

Poison Ivy
Travis Fox Aka The Black Poe
Manufacturer: Urban Books
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ASIN: 0977733521

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Ivy Davidson's life has been filled with opportunities to make choices. When her father was brutally murdered and she was forced to watch, she had a choice. Facing years of abuse at the hands of those she trusted, she had a choice. When she was forced to live apart from the only source of love that she has ever known, she had a choice. Now Ivy stands alone at the crossroads of life staring into the eyes of the man that holds her final choice of life or death in his hands.

Follow Ivy as she walks through life trying to put together the pieces of her broken past. Will a life of drug abuse and prostitution destroy the life of this beautiful black diamond, or will her sordid life only serve to make her stronger? Choices.

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Horrible.......2007-06-22

this book was awful, I hated that I purchased this book, very disappointed. first of all I expected a better ending, second of all half of the time I didn't know what the character ivy/eve was talking about I was completely confused.. Of course I don't want to tell the book because it will ruin it for whoever dear to purchase this book.. the reason why I read it is because I already paid for it so I may as well read it.. to the author travis fox for future references if you are going to write a book like this please have a better ending or moral to the story.. thumbs down to this book, this is my first book I have read by this author I am almost scared to purchase anything else this author wrote.

Finally a change is pace.......2007-04-30

Poison Ivy is a story about a young girl Ivy Davidson who went through more struggles and abuse than most people would believe. At the young age of ten not only was Ivy burdened to keep a painful secret but she also witnessed her father brutally killed in front her. With only her mom around Ivy clung to her, yearning for her love but her mom had her own demons to deal with. Not only was she left a widow but also now she must become the breadwinner of the house. Tragedy strikes again and Ivy is left alone in the world. Forced into prostitution by a man who becomes a permanent figure in her life. Ivy only has one person she can turn to Black Pearl.
Travis Fox gives writing is a breath of fresh air. This novel is not your normal urban fiction. Its packed with gritty and uncensored scenes that for some will be a hard to swallow but for others this will be a book you will not be able to put down. Ivy's life was a filled with many tragedies but it tales you every ending aint a happily ever after!

A Hard Way to Exist.......2007-04-23

Ivy Davidson lives with her parents in the Huntington Park of Philadelphia. To onlookers, it may appear that they have a very good life. However, that's the furthest thing from the truth.

Drowning in a sorrowful sea, Ivy was terrorized as early as age five. Frightened of losing God's love, Ivy's sick father used that in order to trick his baby girl out of her innocence.

Unable to feel love and happiness like others, Ivy's only comfort came via heroine. All Ivy ever wanted was love, to live, go to prom and graduate. Instead she was misled, misguided, assaulted, raped and hated.

Continuously defiled, poor little Ivy never really grew up and suffers with trying to pave a way out of nothing. Will there ever be a change in Ivy's circumstance, or is she destined to be a forsaken soul?

Poison Ivy is a very difficult book to read as it deals with molestation. Though I felt like Travis Vp Fox started the book with promise, he completely lost me. Although I was able to complete the book, I am left wondering if Ivy was a schizophrenic, who began to hallucinate, or if she had alter personalities. It's unclear about what was and wasn't real and how much time had honestly passed. While I didn't find Poison Ivy insufferable, I do see room for improvements.

Reviewed by: Crystal

Reader Discretion Advised.......2007-04-23

In this dark, sadistic and disturbing novel, Travis Fox recounts the story of Ivy Davidson. Ivy is forced into prostitution at the tender age of ten. Plunged deeply into the dark, seedy underworld of prostitution where anything goes and nothing matters, Ivy finds herself looking for love, self-worth, acceptance and a purpose in life. Some days she doesn't know if she is coming or going. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel for Ivy?

This is not a bad book and Fox can certainly tell a story, but I can't say this is a book I'd easily recommend to others. The subject matter is sensitive, the details graphic and the language aggressive. Poison Ivy is definitely for a mature audience and those not easily offended or disgusted. Harrowing depiction. The end effect, though, is a book you may find hard to read, but even harder to forget.

OKAY READ.......2007-03-23

This book started out as a good read until she started halluciating about a love and her dead parents. By then I just wanted to hurry up and finish and move on.

Nature's Revenge: The Secrets of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, and Their Remedies

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Nature's Revenge, a Lifesaver

Nature's Revenge: The Secrets of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, and Their Remedies
Susan Carol Hauser
Manufacturer: Lyons Pr
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ASIN: 1558214496

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Nature's Revenge, a Lifesaver.......2000-12-14

I have acute sensitivity to poison oak. It also flourished on the hill just behind my house. After years of battle I had been to the hospital twice and my only success was with concentrated brush killer which wiped out everything. This solution got me in trouble with the neighborhood.

The Lifesaver was Susan Hauser's book, "Nature's Revenge". She uses just the right mix of basic chemistry, humor, and excellent research into every product and folk remedy you have ever heard of in dealing with the poison oak, ivy, and sumac family. Susan also provides an excellent bibliography for those who really want to study the enemy. My copy of this book has been so popular I have lost count of how many times I lent it out. Book loans being what they are I continually have to buy replacements. This is OK too since I know anyone who has it finally has a fighting chance of surviving an encounter with this instrument of torture.

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Itch...........

Great book on Poison Ivy

Easy To Use, Easy To Understand

Debunking the myth of Poison Ivy

Outwitting Poison Ivy
Susan Carol Hauser
Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
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ASIN: 1585742732

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Outwitting Poison Ivy is a factual and sometimes humorous look at some of the most irksome weeds in the woods. It identifies poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, and enables anyone to identify these plants accurately in the field with detailed drawings and photographs.

In addition, Hauser addresses: the lore and history of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac; useful and dangerous folk remedies; how to prevent exposure to poisonous plants; how to treat the effects of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac after exposure; how poisonous plants spread; how they may be eradicated.

Outwitting Poison Ivy concludes with the latest information on treatment, prevention, and research. It is perfect for parents, gardeners, hikers, bikers, and is a worthy addition to any medicine cabinet.

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Itch..................2005-09-07

Ok so I'll admit that what attracted me to this book was the fact that I am a Poison Ivy survivor. Anyone who has lived through the two to three week nightmare of poison ivy will agree that for the rest of your life a certain amount of fear lives in your psyche, of ever becoming infected again. So that was what prompted me to pick the book up. It was an interesting read, including the little personal stories related by other suffers. I will however say that this book had nothing new to offer short of perhaps, that certain toilet seats made in China could give you a case of Ivy rash as they are lacquered with a plant which is similar in make up to Poison Ivy. Good luck if you have the rash, I myself recommend spending a lot of time sitting in a hot tub, or if you can swimming in the ocean, since those are the only two things that seemed to give me any relief. Oh and keep telling yourself it will only last three weeks.

Great book on Poison Ivy.......2003-05-31

Informative, well written and easy to read book on poison ivy. Includes stories of other's experiences with poison ivy and the treatments they had to endure in the past. It is one of those books that you'll have to read sections out loud to others around you.

Easy To Use, Easy To Understand.......2002-09-18

If you don't known much about the trio of poisonous plants, this book is a good place to start. It has a satisfying amount of information for identifying poison ivy, oak or sumac, where they are most likely to be found, plus scientific background and history. Then it provides guidelines for classifying your sensitivity and what to expect in a reaction, as well as ideas for remedies and prevention. Also included are stories from other poison ivy sufferers so the book does tend to repeat itself when discussing how the common myths are misleading. But because it has decent photos for quick identification; handy charts for finding desired info fast and basic tips for avoidance, makes this book a good reference to have on hand. Not to mention that it's size makes it an easy one to pack with your gear for extended trips into the backwoods.

Prevention is the best way to outwit the effects of poison ivy and this book will inform you on all you need to know. {After reading, I couldn't help but notice that the cover image is inadequate, because the poisonous plants described have white berries, not red.}

Debunking the myth of Poison Ivy.......2001-10-03

A concise, informative book debunking the myths of the dreaded poison ivy. While no miracle cures were given, practical information was presented dealing with avoiding, treating,and understanding the plant and its effects on people. I reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys the outdoors!

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Pamela Eisley Rules
An Incredibly Realistic Work of Fiction

Batman Poison Ivy: Poison Ivy (Batman)
John Francis Moore
Manufacturer: Dc Comics
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ASIN: 1563893045

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Pamela Eisley Rules.......2004-09-27

One of the best books ever published focusing on Poison Ivy (aka Pamela Eisley), one of the greatest characters in the Batman corner of the DC Universe. Ivy has never been really evil like The Joker or Mr. Zsasz, not even close, but she was at one point a villain, albeit a sympathetic one. This is one of the comics that captures her right at the period of her evolution when she was changing into something more - not a superhero: she'll never be part of The Justice League or anything, nor would she have any interest in it - but she can't be classed as just one of the 'bad guys' anymore. This book shows her passion for her causes and her compassion - for the plant kingdom, for her plant-animal hybrids, even for humanity, as we see in the first few pages with the interaction between Ivy and the young Nicarauguan girl.

Although, ironically, as she becomes less of a villain and more of a crusader herself, this puts her more and more into conflict with human society than she ever was as a 'costumed criminal' robbing Gotham's wealthy elite. She despises the corporate 'slash-and-burn' mentality and the world governments that condone it. She is particularly protective of plants, who seems to feel are sentient and communicate with her. Now, does this make her crazy? Or is she right, or is the truth somewhere in between? I don't think DC's ever definitively said, and hopefully it never will. Some questions are better left to interpretation and ponderings. But one certainly knows where she's coming from.

For double irony, as she's becoming less of a villain but more into conflict with human society as a whole, she's also becoming more of a benefactor of and champion of humanity itself. There's the aforementioned scene with the Nicarauguan girl (which I won't elaborate on to avoid any spoilers); see also her role in the year-long "Batman: No Man's Land" saga - most of which is available in the trade paperbacks here on Amazon, I believe - and her related appearances in "Detective Comics" #s 751 and 752, just for starters.

I don't mean to ignore Batman, who's depicted great in here, as he generally is, but Batman gets a chance to shine in hundreds and hundreds of issues of various titles; it's okay that here he's not even a co-star but a supporting player to Ivy. This is Ivy's spotlight all the way through, and is the story of the actions she takes after the violence-free tropical utopia she's created from dust is annihilated by some of the poorer examples of the human race.

An Incredibly Realistic Work of Fiction.......2001-02-16

If you're a comic fan, you probably love Batman. If you are a comic-art fan, you probably have heard of Brian Apthorp. But if your a fan of incredibley well written books, I bet you have never heard of this special. It came out to promote the last Batman movie, and was just a marketing gimmik. It turned out to be an extemely human comic book, though. This graphic novel shows the reason why the villianess Poisen Ivy acts upon her love for plants, and it's more simple than you think. Poisen Ivy and Batman seem very alike, and really just want to preserve life. After haveing her private island firebombed, Ivy snaps, and goes looking for who did it. Batman must find her, and finds out that Ivy doesn't want to commit crimes, she just wants to be left alone. But when people don't respect the earth, she doesn't respect people. Truley a powerful book. Recommended to everyone from the casual reader to the biggest fan. At only five dollars, it's a steal.

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POISON IVY
Jerzy, E. Henisz
Manufacturer: Lulu.com
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ASIN: 1847287352

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Prominent American attorney was murdered in a San Francisco Hotel. Who did it? The options are: a super secret German organization protecting former Nazi officials or a Jewish Justice organization hunting the same. Or was it his wife? Love, sex and incest are interwoven in the matrix of psychological investigation. A novella, written by a psychiatrist, does not offer an answer. You have to figure it out on your own.

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Hilarious
Wonderfully funny and imaginative.
One of my daughter's favorite books ever...
Excellent read aloud
Innovative children's book with funny dual story line.

Hog-Eye

Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books
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ASIN: 0395742765

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Getting onto the wrong school bus was the pig's first mistake. Her second was choosing to take the path through the forest. The next thing she knows, a wolf has grabbed her and thrown her into a sack, all the while singing a song about soup. Lucky for the pig, she's smart and can read. She stalls for all the time she can, but pretty soon she realizes she'll have to use the dreaded Hog-Eye stare: Hog-eye! Hog-eye! Magic stare! Make him itchy everywhere. On his nose and in his hair. Even in his underwear!

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Hilarious.......2006-07-06

This book has to be one of the funniest children's books we have ever read. We originally checked it out from the library and loved it so much we had to buy our own copy. It provides tons of giggles. It is perfect for our 5 year old's silly sense of humor.

Wonderfully funny and imaginative........2001-02-27

Hog-Eye is one of my children's (6 and 8) all-time favorite books. (It's one of my favorites as well!) The little pig's creative explanation of how she missed the bus is humorous, but her family's sideline responses to the story are what make this book really wonderful. Hog-Eye demonstrates just how important a little ingenuity and the ability to read can be.

One of my daughter's favorite books ever..........2000-05-18

My six year old daughter and I have read this book over thirty times, and we're still laughing! A little pig, trying to explain why she missed school, invents a tall tale about a hungry wolf, a soup recipe, and her own ingenious efforts to escape the wolf's clutches. Don't miss this book!

Excellent read aloud.......1998-06-07

Hog-eye is one of those books that elementary librarians like myself search for. It is a wonderful excellent read aloud that the children enjoy especially the "underwear" part. It is also a wonderful book about the importance of reading without hitting the children over the head. Also I could really get into reading aloud this book. It was such a fun experience for students and I. Thank you Susan Meddaugh.

Innovative children's book with funny dual story line........1997-01-25

If you're looking for a children's book that reflects the attitude of today's kids, read Hog Eye. With an unique dual storyline, the main character is telling about her adventure and dubiously clever escape, and her large family is reacting and commenting. You enjoy a delightful blend of interactions. And when you get the the punchline of the story, your kids will remember it FOREVER. A real keeper. A regular read for our three kids

Bella Baxter and the Itchy Disaster (Bella Baxter)

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Bella Baxter and the Itchy Disaster (Bella Baxter)
Jane B. Mason , and Sarah Hines Stephens
Manufacturer: Aladdin
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Work! Work! Work!

Ever since Sea Inn opened, Bella Baxter has been doing nothing but. Every day she makes the beds and clears the table, but Bella has even more work to do. She wants the guests at Sea Inn to feel truly at home. She decides to find out each person's interests, so she can add special touches to the rooms.

In three short days an important guest, Dr. Frederick Fauna, is arriving -- the perfect guest for Bella's special welcome. But unfortunately Bella's "special" welcome nearly becomes an itchy disaster!

Don't miss all of Bella's adventures at Sea Inn!

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The 2007-2012 Outlook for Poison Ivy and Oak Extracts and Other Allergenic Extracts for Human Use Excluding Diagnostic Allergens in Greater China
Philip M. Parker
Manufacturer: ICON Group International, Inc.
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ASIN: 0497407426
Release Date: 2006-09-28

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This study covers the latent demand outlook for poison ivy and oak extracts and other allergenic extracts for human use excluding diagnostic allergens across the regions of Greater China, including provinces, autonomous regions (Guangxi, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Xizang - Tibet), municipalities (Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Tianjin), special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau), and Taiwan (all hereafter referred to as regions). Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 1,100 cities in Greater China. For each major city in question, the percent share the city is of the region and of Greater China is reported. Each major city is defined as an area of economic population, as opposed to the demographic population within a legal geographic boundary. For many cities, the economic population is much larger that the population within the city limits; this is especially true for the cities of the Western regions. For the coastal regions, cities which are close to other major cities or which represent, by themselves, a high percent of the regional population, actual city-level population is closer to the economic population (e.g. in Beijing). Based on this economic definition of population, comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a citys marketing and distribution value vis-à-vis others. This exercise is quite useful for persons setting up distribution centers or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each region and city of influence, latent demand estimates are created for poison ivy and oak extracts and other allergenic extracts for human use excluding diagnostic allergens. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.

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