Scientific Theories and Philosophical Stances
Since the publication of his seminal monograph "The scientific image", Bas van Fraassen is a key figure in philosophy of science. In this book, other philosophers with various outlooks critically discuss his work on theories, empiricism and philosophical stances. The book starts with a new article by van Fraassen on his preferred account of theories, the so-called semantic view. This account is now 50 years old, and van Fraassen takes this anniversary as an opportunity to review the account, its history and the philosophical discussion about it. In the main part of the book, Nancy Cartwright, Finnur Dells矇n, Matthias Egg, Steven French, Michael Friedman, Milena Ivanova and Michela Massimi discuss van Fraassen's contributions to philosophy. Three chapters focus on his engagement with realism (French, Friedman, Ivanova). Others study his voluntarism (Cartwright) and his view on representation (Massimi). Finally, there are contributions about his elaboration of empiricism (Dells矇n) and his proposal to consider philosophical positions as stances (Egg). The volume includes a laudatio written by Steven French and finishes with a reply by van Fraassen to his critics.
Metallic Nanomaterials (Part A)
This is the first volume (Part A) in the series of books covering practical aspects of synthesis and characterization of various categories of nanomaterials taking into consideration the most up to date research publications. The aim of the book series is to provide students and researchers practical information such as synthetic procedures, characterization protocols and mechanistic insights to enable them to either reproduce well established methods or plan for new syntheses of size and shape controlled nanomaterials based on both batch and continuous flow reactions. The first Volume (Part A) focuses on metallic nanomaterials.
The CSE Manual, Ninth Edition
Comprehensive and authoritative scientific style and format rules from the leading professional association in science publishing. The CSE Manual: Scientific Style and Format for Authors, Editors, and Publishers delivers complete coverage of rules and best practices in scientific publishing. Since 1960, the esteemed Council of Science Editors has offered authoritative guidance on presenting scientific writing more clearly and effectively. In the ninth edition of The CSE Manual, this leading international association offers its most comprehensive recommendations yet, continuing to guide writers and editors through the ever-evolving world of scientific publishing. Available in print and by subscription online.
The Explanatory Autonomy of the Biological Sciences
This book argues for the explanatory autonomy of the biological sciences. It does so by showing that scientific explanations in the biological sciences cannot be reduced to explanations in the fundamental sciences, and by demonstrating that biological explanations are advanced by models rather than laws of nature.
The Tools of Neuroscience Experiment
This volume establishes the conceptual foundation for sustained investigation into tool development in neuroscience. Neuroscience relies on diverse and sophisticated experimental tools, and its ultimate explanatory target--our brains and hence the organ driving our behaviors--catapults the investigation of these research tools into a philosophical spotlight.The chapters in this volume integrate the currently scattered work on tool development in neuroscience into the broader philosophy of science community. They also present an accessible compendium for neuroscientists interested in the broader theoretical dimensions of their experimental practices. The chapters are divided into five thematic sections. Section 1 discusses the development of revolutionary research tools across neuroscience's history and argues to various conclusions concerning the relationship between new research tools and theory progress in neuroscience. Section 2 shows how a focus on research tools and their development in neuroscience transforms some traditional epistemological issues and questions about knowledge production in philosophy of science. Section 3 speaks to the most general questions about the way we characterize the nature of the portion of the world that this science addresses. Section 4 discusses hybrid research tools that integrate laboratory and computational methods in exciting new ways. Finally, Section 5 extends research on tool development to the related science of genetics.The Tools of Neuroscience Experiment will be of interest to philosophers and philosophically minded scientists working at the intersection of philosophy and neuroscience.
Nature's Gift to Neuroscience
As a tribute to Sydney Brenner and John Sulston, this book captures the perspectives of some of the early pioneers of the worm community, from Martin Chalfie, Robert Waterston and Donald Moerman to Catherine Rankin, Antony Stretton and John White.
Regenerative Soil Microscopy
SEE THE WORLD WITH NEW EYESA highly visual guide to new methods & breakthroughs in bright field, dark field, manual lighting, & epifluorescence microscopy for examining & evaluating soil, compost, roots, leaves, plant sap, microbes, mycorrhizae, & more. Verify your work is working, & make sure your investment in your inputs & management has been worthwhile with these protocols & methods. This book contains detailed microbe profiles & in-depth case studies as well as DNA test results in comparison across soil, compost, & more, so you will have a powerful reference to guide you in your explorations of the microscopic world!! Like no other book, this is a FIRST of its kind - get your copy today & see why this book is changing how laboratories, consultants, large-scale farmers, compost companies, indoor growers, & gardens all over the world test & work with soil, compost, roots, & inoculants. If you are wanting to deep dive into soil microscopy, this is the book for you!!
Genes, Technology, and Apocalypse
This book offers a critique of a certain contemporary discourse in popular science that consists of (1) identifying the origins and therefore essential nature of Homo Sapiens; and (2) identifying the nature of technology. The author's critique is that this double gesture generates a deterministic worldview - man is evil and technology has its own necessity - that operates to exonerate humanity from responsibility to the horrors of the 20th century, epitomized in Auschwitz and Hiroshima, for example. The author situates this operation within what he identifies as an "apocalyptical-eschatological state of mind". Yochai Ataria explains that the dynamics of technology and the quest for the first human are the two central vectors shaping both scientific and popular discourse today, highlighting the importance of understanding the deep connection between the two.
Botany for Everyone
In this book, you'll learn why plants have fruits, the difference between dry fruits and fleshy fruits, basic fruit anatomy, the parts of a seed, why plants make seeds, and how seeds are dispersed. In the back of this book, the activity with an adult will show you how to make a raspberry smoothie. The two-page glossary has definitions and IPA pronunciation guides for new terminology so you can feel confident when reading this book!
Wilderness Mastery Compendium
Dive into the ultimate wilderness survival collection with the "Wilderness Mastery Compendium."This comprehensive collection, crafted by survival expert Alfred Gibson, combines two of his best-selling books, "Wilderness Survival Hacks" and "Wilderness Lifeline," into one indispensable resource.Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a novice eager to explore the great outdoors, this collection is your key to mastering the wilderness with confidence and skill.From"Wilderness Survival Hacks: "Finding and purifying water to stay hydrated in any environment.Securing food and creating shelter to meet your basic needs.Mastering firecraft for warmth, cooking, and signaling for help.And more...From "Wilderness Lifeline: "Mastering CPR and handling common injuries with confidence.Harnessing the healing power of nature through medicinal plants and natural remedies.Navigating the psychological challenges of survival to maintain mental health and morale.And more...Together, these books offer a holistic view of wilderness survival, from essential skills to advanced first aid, enriched with practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and real-life scenarios.The "Wilderness Mastery Compendium" is more than just a collection of survival techniques; it's a lifeline for anyone who seeks to thrive in the wilderness while fostering a deep respect for nature.Don't venture into the unknown without it.
A Logical Foundation for Potentialist Set Theory
In many ways set theory lies at the heart of modern mathematics, and it does powerful work both philosophical and mathematical - as a foundation for the subject. However, certain philosophical problems raise serious doubts about our acceptance of the axioms of set theory. In a detailed and original reassessment of these axioms, Sharon Berry uses a potentialist (as opposed to actualist) approach to develop a unified determinate conception of set-theoretic truth that vindicates many of our intuitive expectations regarding set theory. Berry further defends her approach against a number of possible objections, and she shows how a notion of logical possibility that is useful in formulating Potentialist set theory connects in important ways with philosophy of language, metametaphysics and philosophy of science. Her book will appeal to readers with interests in the philosophy of set theory, modal logic, and the role of mathematics in the sciences.
Introductory Biomedical Imaging
This book introduces imaging techniques used in medicine and science, presenting the underlying physics of light microscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, projection radiography and computed tomography, radionuclide imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging. Principles are reinforced with illustrative problems, applications, activities, and experiments.
Experimentation in the Sciences
This book takes a novel approach by highlighting comparative and long-term historical perspectives on experimental practice. The juxtaposition of accounts of natural, social, and medical experimentation is very enlightening, especially because the authors put the emphasis on the different kinds of objects of experimentation (physical matter, chemical reagents, social groups, organizations, sick individuals, archeological remains) and demonstrate how much the kinds of objects matter for the practice of experimentation, its methods, tools, and methodologies. Taken together, the chapters raise several fascinating questions for further study: What do these different approaches have in common? Why do we call them "experimentation"? What are the intersections among the fields and their developments? The volume engages philosophical approaches that are not well known to Anglophone readers (Bachelard, Bergson, Bernard, Canguilhem, among others) and brings to attention a wealth of Francophone secondary literature on past and present scientific experimentation. The collection fills a yawning gap in science, science studies, and philosophy of science teaching, making it particularly valuable philosophers and historians of science in all subfields.
Wilderness Mastery Compendium
Dive into the ultimate wilderness survival collection with the "Wilderness Mastery Compendium."This comprehensive collection, crafted by survival expert Alfred Gibson, combines two of his best-selling books, "Wilderness Survival Hacks" and "Wilderness Lifeline," into one indispensable resource.Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a novice eager to explore the great outdoors, this collection is your key to mastering the wilderness with confidence and skill.From"Wilderness Survival Hacks: "Finding and purifying water to stay hydrated in any environment.Securing food and creating shelter to meet your basic needs.Mastering firecraft for warmth, cooking, and signaling for help.And more...From "Wilderness Lifeline: "Mastering CPR and handling common injuries with confidence.Harnessing the healing power of nature through medicinal plants and natural remedies.Navigating the psychological challenges of survival to maintain mental health and morale.And more...Together, these books offer a holistic view of wilderness survival, from essential skills to advanced first aid, enriched with practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and real-life scenarios.The "Wilderness Mastery Compendium" is more than just a collection of survival techniques; it's a lifeline for anyone who seeks to thrive in the wilderness while fostering a deep respect for nature.Don't venture into the unknown without it.
Unnatural Habitat
A guide to the ecosystem famously known as Los Angeles, from a field biologist and longtime San Gabriel Valley resident."A worthy and illuminating entry in the tradition of works exploring urbanization's effect on the environment." --Los Angeles TimesWithin the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles and its suburbs, residents coexist--often unknowingly--with a bustling mosaic of native and introduced wildlife. Conservationist Craig Stanford, whose research has taken him around the world, now takes a deep dive into the natural history of his Southern California home. Stanford's informed and vivid accounts of more than 150 species entreat us to appreciate the ecological marvels of sagebrush and skunks and skippers, the iconic palms of LA lore, and the mountain lions still roaming the hills.These portraits of the glamorous, humble, irritating, and altogether fascinating species that live alongside Angelenos urge us to recognize that even in a jungle of concrete, we live within nature. Witty and captivating, and combining cutting-edge research with his own critter encounters, Stanford demonstrates the beauty of shaping our cities to support biodiversity, and he warns against the threats that can tip urban ecosystems out of balance, leaving us in a much lonelier world.
Tumbleweed
A sense of place centers these poems and the author's connection to the land of the Kansas Prairie and High Plains. "He relishes in relics of people and times past that are treasures strewn along his paths... and will leave you longig to join Kelly Johnston in his place where 'If the lightning-latticed clouds on the horizon / give rain, we will start a fire, burn brush, / sip cold beer and send dreams aloft / with embers to the Milky Way.'" (Roy Beckemeyer, Mouth Brimming Over, The Currency of His Light, Stage Whispers, and Music I Once Could Dance To.)
The Heart of the Brain
How hormonal signals in one small structure of the brain--the hypothalamus--govern our physiology and behavior. As human beings, we prefer to think of ourselves as reasonable. But how much of what we do is really governed by reason? In this book, Gareth Leng considers the extent to which one small structure of the neuroendocrine brain--the hypothalamus--influences what we do, how we love, and who we are. The hypothalamus contains a large variety of neurons. These communicate not only through neurotransmitters, but also through peptide signals that act as hormones within the brain. While neurotransmitter signals tend to be ephemeral and confined by anatomical connectivity, the hormone signals that hypothalamic neurons generate are potent, wide-reaching, and long-lasting. Leng explores the evolutionary origins of these remarkable neurons, and where the receptors for their hormone signals are found in the brain. By asking how the hypothalamic neurons and their receptors are regulated, he explores how the hypothalamus links our passions with our reason. The Heart of the Brain shows in an accessible way how this very small structure is very much at the heart of what makes us human.
Numerical Cognition and the Epistemology of Arithmetic
Arithmetic is one of the foundations of our educational systems, but what exactly is it? Numbers are everywhere in our modern societies, but what is our knowledge of numbers really about? This book provides a philosophical account of arithmetical knowledge that is based on the state-of-the-art empirical studies of numerical cognition. It explains how humans have developed arithmetic from humble origins to its modern status as an almost universally possessed knowledge and skill. Central to the account is the realisation that, while arithmetic is a human creation, the development of arithmetic is constrained by our evolutionarily developed cognitive architecture. Arithmetic is a sophisticated cultural development, but it is ultimately based on abilities with numerosities that we already possess as infants and share with many non-human animals. Therefore, arithmetic is not purely conventional, an arbitrary game akin to chess. Instead, arithmetic is deeply connected to our basic cognitive capacities.
Time to Imagine
`TIME` is the name of the Apartment Complex in Indiranagar Bangalore where the Author lived for nearly 18 years from 2004 to 2022, and `IMAGINE` is the name of the campus in Whitefield, Bangalore where his office (TOTAL ENVIRONMENT) is located.Most of the short pieces in this book were conceptualized during the author`s travel times from `TIME TO IMAGINE`.There is something for everyone and for all ages. The topics covered are wide-ranging, on Science, Philosophy including religious philosophy, Quantum Physics and its Philosophical impacts, Teleology and Intelligent Field, Enlightenment in meditation, Geopolitics, The Doomsday Clock, American Presidential Election, Stock Markets, Horse racing, Time Form Ratings, Pure mathematics, Randomness, Construction Engineering, Slip Forms, Family matters, Interesting Small World, The game of Scrabble, not forgetting Quiz Time, etc.The central theme of the book suggests a mysterious and intelligent link between the unique variety and colorfulness of the earth and the vastness and sameness of the universe.
Wilderness Lifeline
In the untamed wilderness, where every decision can mean the difference between life and death, knowledge of first aid is not just helpful-it's essential."Wilderness Lifeline" is a comprehensive guide that empowers adventurers, hikers, and survival enthusiasts with the skills to face the unpredictable challenges of the great outdoors. This book is meticulously crafted for those seeking to blend bushcraft's ancient wisdom with modern first-aid practices to ensure safety and resilience in wild environments.Whether you're a seasoned explorer or setting foot on the trail for the first time, you'll find invaluable insights and practical advice within these pages.From preparing a robust first aid kit to managing severe allergic reactions without medical facilities, "Wilderness Lifeline" covers various scenarios with precision and depth.Highlights include: Mastering CPR and handling common injuries with confidence.Harnessing the healing power of nature through medicinal plants and natural remedies.Navigating the psychological challenges of survival to maintain mental health and morale.Implementing water safety, nutrition, and shelter strategies to protect against environmental hazards.Beyond mere survival, this book teaches readers how to thrive in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of ethical exploration and fostering a deep respect for nature. With step-by-step instructions and real-life anecdotes, "Wilderness Lifeline" is not just a manual-it's a lifeline.Embark on your next adventure with the assurance that comes from being prepared. "Wilderness Lifeline" is your guide to mastering bushcraft first aid, ensuring you can enjoy the wilderness safely and sustainably. Don't leave home without it.
Tampa Bay
Exploring the environmental historyof an important natural area Thelargest open water estuary in Florida, Tampa Bay has been a flashpoint ofenvironmental struggles and action in recent years. This book goes beneath today'snews headlines to explore how people have interacted with nature in the regionthroughout its long history. InTampa Bay, Evan Bennett reveals thathumans have been part of the bay's ecology since the estuary took its modern form2,000 years ago, along with the communities of fish, birds, reptiles, and mammalsthat proliferated in its seagrass meadows, tidal salt flats, and mangroveforests. Bennett discusses the natural resources that drew people to settlethere, the trade that encouraged development, and the shipping and industrythat increased biological and ecological change. Whilethe past 150 years have seen serious environmental damage from dredging, waterpollution, red tides, and more, Bennett shows how people have been fighting toclean up the bay and regain a balance with nature. Informed by the latest inmarine science, area environmentalists, policymakers, and citizens are workingto create a model for other societies that have developed in fragile naturalareas. Thefirst book to examine the environmental history of the region, Tampa Bay uncovers deep-rootedrelationships between water, land, and people and offers hope for bringing threatened coastal spaces back fromthe brink. A volume in the series Florida in Focus, edited by Andrew K. Frank
Wilderness Lifeline
In the untamed wilderness, where every decision can mean the difference between life and death, knowledge of first aid is not just helpful-it's essential."Wilderness Lifeline" is a comprehensive guide that empowers adventurers, hikers, and survival enthusiasts with the skills to face the unpredictable challenges of the great outdoors. This book is meticulously crafted for those seeking to blend bushcraft's ancient wisdom with modern first-aid practices to ensure safety and resilience in wild environments.Whether you're a seasoned explorer or setting foot on the trail for the first time, you'll find invaluable insights and practical advice within these pages.From preparing a robust first aid kit to managing severe allergic reactions without medical facilities, "Wilderness Lifeline" covers various scenarios with precision and depth.Highlights include: Mastering CPR and handling common injuries with confidence.Harnessing the healing power of nature through medicinal plants and natural remedies.Navigating the psychological challenges of survival to maintain mental health and morale.Implementing water safety, nutrition, and shelter strategies to protect against environmental hazards.Beyond mere survival, this book teaches readers how to thrive in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of ethical exploration and fostering a deep respect for nature. With step-by-step instructions and real-life anecdotes, "Wilderness Lifeline" is not just a manual-it's a lifeline.Embark on your next adventure with the assurance that comes from being prepared. "Wilderness Lifeline" is your guide to mastering bushcraft first aid, ensuring you can enjoy the wilderness safely and sustainably. Don't leave home without it.
The Design Thinking Notebook
Deepen design thinking knowledge using a hands-on learning framework82 page paperback book (8.5" x 11") with enough templates to create three design solutions, including additional pages for further prototyping and testing.Questions to guide learning and explanations to enhance understanding.Checklists for each section of the design thinking process to help with planning.A straight forward resource designed by educators to be used by makers, inventors, students, parents and teachers.How can the Design Thinking Notebook help you?Design thinking, the design process, the design cycle...where to begin? With the Design Thinking Notebook you will be guided through the process of design thinking and discover how to develop creative solutions to everyday problems.Finally a book that facilitates your journey through the design thinking process! Where you can be inspired and think deeply about each section of the design process so you can develop real solutions to the challenges you discover around you.Developed by teachers with backgrounds in teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Robotics, and Design, these teachers have combined their knowledge and skills to bring you a Notebook that combines the steps of design thinking in a user friendly format. This Notebook encourages creativity, by focusing the passion someone brings when they have a great idea, but are unsure of where to begin.With the Design Thinking Notebook you will learn: How to use design thinking to develop and foster creative solutions.How the design cycle can be utilized to make something better than first imagined.How each part of the design process links, providing a comprehensive method to encourage curiosity and help innovators to learn and grow.
The Nebraska Sandhills
"Like a rumpled wool blanket, the Nebraska Sandhills spreads out over twenty thousand square miles of north central Nebraska and is the largest stabilized dune field in the Western Hemisphere. It is also the largest intact mixed-grass prairie left on the continent." This description by photographer Michael Forsberg alludes to the exceptional physical geography of the Nebraska Sandhills, a place of rolling grasslands, rivers, and wetlands created by the Ogallala Aquifer that underlies the region. Home to abundant wildlife, from pronghorn antelope to sandhill cranes, the Sandhills are an ecological treasure. Dotted with ranches and small towns, the Sandhills are rich with deep cultural history, including those of Indigenous peoples, settlers, Black homesteaders, immigrants, ecotourists, and some adventurous golfers. The Nebraska Sandhills features nearly forty essays about the history, people, geography, geology, ecology, and conservation of the Nebraska Sandhills. Illustrated with hundreds of remarkable color photographs of the area, this is the most up-to-date and illuminating portrayal of this remarkable yet largely unknown region of the United States.
Fountain of Living Water
The First and the Last"Fountain of Living Water" is supplemental to the book, reviewers showered with praises, "Member Heal Thyself." Readers requested that we create more thirst-quenching information on this topic.This book covers the first of "Member Heal Thyself's" twelve resources; "Hydration" much more in depth and in all its various aspects including many surprising details not covered in the first book.-Discover mysteries: missing healing properties of water and the impacts of every drop of life-Be inspired: historical analogies narratively sprinkled through touching vulnerability, explore new ways to use water never before dreamed of-Be changed: tailor steps to preferred personal needs with nature's natural resourceDrink you fill to overflowing!
The Toxic Mold Solution
Discover everything you need to know about mold toxicity, including how to heal from mold-related illnesses like allergies, anxiety, chronic asthma, migraines, eczema, and more. What if the cause of your chronic health condition or your mental health challenges was lurking silently behind the walls of your home? An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from mold toxicity, and many don't even know it. In The Toxic Mold Solution, author Laura Linn Knight shares the most up-to-date research into mold and mold toxicity, guidance from experts in the field, case studies from families healing from mold exposure, and her own personal experiences with the devastating effects of mold. Along the way, you'll also discover a multitude of healing tools and exercises to help you: Recognize the physical and psychological symptoms of mold toxicity Locate resources for testing your home and your body for mold Discover the protocols you need to detox your body Develop tools that will support your emotional well-being throughout the process And more The Toxic Mold Solution will empower you to be your family's advocate and champion on the journey to detoxify your home, heal your body, and reclaim your physical and mental health.
Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness
A concise, elegant, and thought-provoking exploration of the mystery of consciousness and the functioning of the brain. Despite decades of research, remarkable imagery, and insights from a range of scientific and medical disciplines, the human brain remains largely unexplored. Consciousness has eluded explanation. Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness offers a brilliant overview of the state of modern consciousness research in twenty brief, revealing chapters. Neuroscientist and author Patrick House describes complex concepts in accessible terms, weaving brain science, technology, gaming, analogy, and philosophy into a tapestry that illuminates how the brain works and what enables consciousness. This remarkable book fosters a sense of mystery and wonder about the strangeness of the relationship between our inner selves and our environment.
Middle School Science Education
How to Teach Science for Kids' Success The "Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding" (BFSU) series provides lesson plans that will enable even a novice teacher with little science background to conduct a high-quality science curriculum. Gone from this curriculum is the helter-skelter approach of a bit of this and a bit of that. Starting with BFSU [Volume I] for K-2 and continuing through Volume III for grades 6-8, lessons build in a logical, systematic, stepwise fashion embracing and integrating all the major areas of science. Through first-hand observation, experimentation, and exercising their own reasoning, students will gain a broad knowledge and understanding concerning underlying principles and develop their cognitive skills in the process. Additional assets include: - Skills of inquiry and rational thought become habits of mind as each lesson draws students, hands-on, to examine, reflect, question, discuss, test, and reason their way toward rational conclusions. - Lessons become meaningful and retention is enhanced by constantly relating lessons to real-world experience. - Standards are achieved, not by teaching to the test, but by being natural outcomes of integrated learning. - Math, reading, writing, and other subjects are easily integrated. Lists of additional readings are provided with each lesson. - Special training for teachers is not required. Teachers will learn along with their students and be excellent role models in doing so. - Costs are kept minimal by utilizing commonly available items and materials. B. J. Nebel, Ph.D. was an early initiator of environmental science education and authored a still widely used text Environmental Science (Prentice Hall, 1981 and subsequent editions). Challenged by the need for and potential of early science education, Nebel has now devoted himself to this K-8 series, Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding, which is being acclaimed by users as the best elementary science curriculum found anywhere (see reviews on Amazon.com).
Evolution and Development
The intersection of development and evolution has always harbored conceptual issues, but many of these are on display in contemporary evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo). These issues include: (1) the precise constitution of evo-devo, with its focus on both the evolution of development and the developmental basis of evolution, and how it fits within evolutionary theory; (2) the nature of evo-devo model systems that comprise the material of comparative and experimental research; (3) the puzzle of how to understand the widely used notion of 'conserved mechanisms'; (4) the definition of evolutionary novelties and expectations for how to explain them; and (5) the demand of interdisciplinary collaboration that derives from investigating complex phenomena at key moments in the history of life, such as the fin-limb transition. This Element treats these conceptual issues with close attention to both empirical detail and scientific practice to offer new perspectives on evolution and development. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Evolution and Development
The intersection of development and evolution has always harbored conceptual issues, but many of these are on display in contemporary evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo). These issues include: (1) the precise constitution of evo-devo, with its focus on both the evolution of development and the developmental basis of evolution, and how it fits within evolutionary theory; (2) the nature of evo-devo model systems that comprise the material of comparative and experimental research; (3) the puzzle of how to understand the widely used notion of 'conserved mechanisms'; (4) the definition of evolutionary novelties and expectations for how to explain them; and (5) the demand of interdisciplinary collaboration that derives from investigating complex phenomena at key moments in the history of life, such as the fin-limb transition. This Element treats these conceptual issues with close attention to both empirical detail and scientific practice to offer new perspectives on evolution and development. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Gladys the Rescue Crayfish
This book is about a crayfish that was born wild and free in a Louisiana bayou. She is captured and studied in a science classroom. It is written in the crayfish's own voice and is an exciting adventure through her life to her forever home. You will learn all about this crustacean while the students study her in the classroom and enjoy her version of life. Enjoy!
Advanced Nanomaterial Engineering
Advanced Nanomaterial Engineering by Dr. Dustin Grover is a comprehensive guide that explores the fascinating field of nanomaterial engineering, covering topics such as the fundamentals of nanomaterials, characterization techniques, and their applications in electronics, energy, biomedicine, and the environment. With a focus on cutting-edge research and future trends, this book is an essential resource for engineers, scientists, and anyone interested in the exciting world of nanotechnology.
Coastal Life of the Pacific Coast
Utilize this tabbed guide to learn about plants, animals, and seashells of the Pacific Coast.Beaches are the borders between two vastly different ecosystems. As such, they are teeming with a variety of fascinating life. Whether you're a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Written by expert naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui, it features more than 100 of the most common and important animals and plants to know--from birds and fish to crabs, sharks, and more! Plus, the booklet includes other beachcombing finds--like seashells and sea glass--as well as a quick guide to tidepools.The handy booklet is applicable to the coastlines of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is organized by group for quick and easy identification, and it offers the at-a-glance information that you want to know. The pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the spiraled guide durable in the field. As an added bonus, it includes information about helping coastal life thrive in this essential habitat.Book Features: Pocket-size format--easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos of each speciesEntries organized by group to ensure that you quickly find what you're looking forEasy-to-use information for even casual observersDetails about beach anatomy, how beaches are formed, and beach safety
Information Crisis
"This is a book every citizen should read." -SY MONTGOMERY, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus and editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2019The rapid and ubiquitous spread of information has failed to remedy one of humanity's most enduring challenges: making accurate sense of the world. Instead, a constellation of factors influencing how we interact with information-and, in particular, scientific information-has prevented us from digesting and adequately confronting many of the greatest problems of our time, from climate change to pandemics.The book, an essential read for non-scientists and scientists alike, offers both an analysis of this burgeoning crisis of (mis)information overload and a practical guide for navigating it. Soplop argues that becoming a more discerning and less vulnerable consumer, or producer, of health and science information is critical.Soplop has created an indispensable primer for reimagining how we think about and communicate what science really entails, including its profound social value and its many limitations. She also presents a series of engaging case studies-the decades-long disinformation campaign to sow doubt in climate change, the schemes in the wellness industry, the push for pseudoscience in the science classroom, the century-old rhetoric of the anti-vaccination movement, and the nation's unfathomable COVID-19 response-demonstrating how players across society employ common, and therefore easily identifiable, tactics of distorting scientific information to manipulate us for power and profit. In vivid prose, Soplop crafts a compelling and hopeful case that building a stronger foundation of science and media literacy can empower us to improve our lives both personally and collectively.
Information Crisis
"This is a book every citizen should read." -SY MONTGOMERY, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus and editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2019The rapid and ubiquitous spread of information has failed to remedy one of humanity's most enduring challenges: making accurate sense of the world. Instead, a constellation of factors influencing how we interact with information-and, in particular, scientific information-has prevented us from digesting and adequately confronting many of the greatest problems of our time, from climate change to pandemics.The book, an essential read for non-scientists and scientists alike, offers both an analysis of this burgeoning crisis of (mis)information overload and a practical guide for navigating it. Soplop argues that becoming a more discerning and less vulnerable consumer, or producer, of health and science information is critical.Soplop has created an indispensable primer for reimagining how we think about and communicate what science really entails, including its profound social value and its many limitations. She also presents a series of engaging case studies-the decades-long disinformation campaign to sow doubt in climate change, the schemes in the wellness industry, the push for pseudoscience in the science classroom, the century-old rhetoric of the anti-vaccination movement, and the nation's unfathomable COVID-19 response-demonstrating how players across society employ common, and therefore easily identifiable, tactics of distorting scientific information to manipulate us for power and profit. In vivid prose, Soplop crafts a compelling and hopeful case that building a stronger foundation of science and media literacy can empower us to improve our lives both personally and collectively.
The Blind Spot
A compelling argument for including the human perspective within science, and for how human experience makes science possible. "This is by far the best book I've read this year." --Michael Pollan, Professor of the Practice of Non-fiction, Harvard University; #1 New York Times bestselling author "(A) stimulating manifesto for changing the way we look at things." --Wall Street Journal It's tempting to think that science gives us a God's-eye view of reality. But we neglect the place of human experience at our peril. In The Blind Spot, astrophysicist Adam Frank, theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser, and philosopher Evan Thompson call for a revolutionary scientific worldview, where science includes--rather than ignores or tries not to see--humanity's lived experience as an inescapable part of our search for objective truth. The authors present science not as discovering an absolute reality but rather as a highly refined, constantly evolving form of human experience. They urge practitioners to reframe how science works for the sake of our future in the face of the planetary climate crisis and increasing science denialism. Since the dawn of the Enlightenment, humanity has looked to science to tell us who we are, where we come from, and where we're going, but we've gotten stuck thinking we can know the universe from outside our position in it. When we try to understand reality only through external physical things imagined from this outside position, we lose sight of the necessity of experience. This is the Blind Spot, which the authors show lies behind our scientific conundrums about time and the origin of the universe, quantum physics, life, AI and the mind, consciousness, and Earth as a planetary system. The authors propose an alternative vision: scientific knowledge is a self-correcting narrative made from the world and our experience of it evolving together. To finally "see" the Blind Spot is to awaken from a delusion of absolute knowledge and to see how reality and experience intertwine. The Blind Spot goes where no science book goes, urging us to create a new scientific culture that views ourselves both as an expression of nature and as a source of nature's self-understanding, so that humanity can flourish in the new millennium.
Botany for Everyone
In this book, you'll learn why plants have flowers, basic flower anatomy and function, what pollination is, and why common pollinators visit their favorite flowers. In the back of this book, the activity with an adult will show you how to pollinate flowers by hand. The two-page glossary has definitions and IPA pronunciation guides for new terminology so you can feel confident when reading this book!
Scholarly Content and Its Evolution by Scientometric Indicators
The twenty-first century brought unique developments in science and technology. Research surged as individuals sought to uncover hidden knowledge, leading to the introduction of research evaluation to ensure precise and fair research output and dissemination. Scholarly Content and Its Evolution by Scientometric Indicators: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of research evaluation, specifically through the lens of scientometrics. While highlighting topics such as bibliometrics and the h-index, this publication explores a full range of research indicators available for the evaluation and assessment of scientific literature. This book is ideally designed for scholars, professors, academicians, researchers, and graduate-level students seeking current research on metric science.
Impacts of Violent Conflicts on Resource Control and Sustainability
The rise of violent conflicts in developing countries in recent years has attracted concerns from scholars from all fields of study. The significance of the issue calls for an expansion of current research on the various dimensions of violent conflicts and how they impact resource control and sustainability. Impacts of Violent Conflicts on Resource Control and Sustainability provides innovative insights into the dimensions and ramifications of violent conflicts, how they are managed, and how resolution efforts contribute to resource control and sustainability. The content within this publication includes information on media coverage of conflict, religious ideology conflict, and global development. This book is a vital reference source for academicians, researchers, policy makers, government functionaries, and individuals seeking current research on the cause and management of violent conflicts.
Buid Doctoral Research Conference 2023
This open access book presents selected contributions on a wide range of scientific and technological areas originating from the BUiD Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC 2023). It discusses the following topics: project management, macroeconomic factors, Fourth Industrial Revolution, agility, multiculturalism, diversity, inclusion, leadership, language, discourse analysis, curriculum, critical thinking, programming, online learning, and natural ventilation. The contributions reflect the multifaceted nature of the research in three academic disciplines, i.e., humanities, formal science, and applied science. This publication shares with its readers genuine research studies and reflections from practitioners on the current practice and understanding in the three academic disciplines. The significant findings of these studies have considerable educational, industrial, and economic implications.This is an open access book.
Building Sustainability Through Environmental Education
Global climate change will alter the environmental forces of today and increasingly affect weather patterns, rises in temperature, and government policies for decades to come. To provide future generations with the knowledge and resources needed to develop solutions for these ongoing issues, current shortcomings in environmental education need to be addressed. Building Sustainability Through Environmental Education is a collection of innovative research on methods and applications for creating comprehensive environmental education programs that support sustainability practices and instruct students on a variety of topics including water resource management, disaster risks and mitigation, and issues surrounding climate change. Targeting an audience of educators, conservationists, instructional designers, administrators, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students, this publications provides practical applications and examples of integrating best environmental sustainability practices into education.
The Humanistic View of Man
The Humanistic View of Man is a scientific study designed to achieve a deeper comprehension ofhuman phenomena. The views of man held by the following five leading, contemporary, humanistic psychologists: Hubert Bonner, James Bugental, Erich Fromm, Abraham Maslow, and Rollo May have been analyzed and synthesized.Comments on the synthesis have then been obtained from Jacob Bronowski, a leading naturalscientist. His essay, "A Twentieth Century Image of Man" provides further insight into hisviewpoint. The study concludes with a discussion that highlights the distinctive uniqueness of the view of man held by the selected humanistic psychologists and points to the deeper inner powers that we must use to guide and energize us in our pursuit of a richer manifestation of our unlimited human wealth.
Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines
The hidden role of fungi inside and all around us From beneficial yeasts that aid digestion to toxic molds that cause disease, we are constantly navigating a world filled with fungi. Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines explores the amazing ways fungi interact with our bodies, showing how our health and well-being depend on an immense ecosystem of yeasts and molds inside and all around us. Nicholas Money takes readers on a guided tour of a marvelous unseen realm, describing how our immune systems are engaged in continuous conversation with the teeming mycobiome inside the body, and how we can fall prey to serious and even life-threatening infections when this peaceful coexistence is disturbed. He also sheds light on our complicated relationship with fungi outside the body, from wild mushrooms and cultivated molds that have been staples of the human diet for millennia to the controversial experimentation with magic mushrooms in the treatment of depression. Drawing on the latest advances in mycology, Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines reveals what scientists are learning about the importance of fungi to our lives, from their vital role in supporting the ecosystems on which we depend to their emerging uses in lifesaving medicine.
Wild Wonder
India's Charming Timberland Biological systems" welcomes perusers on an enthralling excursion through the hypnotizing embroidery of India's different and flourishing backwoods. This vivid investigation dives into the core of the country's rich environmental legacy, divulging the insider facts, excellence, and meaning of its charming backwoods biological systems. As the pages unfurl, perusers are shipped into the profundities of these normal miracles, from the thick, emerald coverings of tropical rainforests to the quiet guardianship of bone-dry deciduous forests. The book fills in as a visual dining experience, exhibiting the dynamic embroidery of verdure that call these biological systems home. Through distinctive portrayals and shocking symbolism, "Wild Marvel" catches the quintessence of India's wild, offering perusers an unparalleled view to the complicated dance of life in its different structures. The story goes past the surface, unwinding the biological ensemble that supports these woods. It investigates the fragile harmony among hunter and prey, the association of plant and creature life, and the critical job these environments play in keeping up with the planet's biodiversity. From the lofty Bengal tiger to the tricky blurred panther, the book acquaints perusers with the appealling natural life that adds to the charm of India's woodlands. "Wild Marvel" doesn't avoid tending to the squeezing preservation challenges these environments face. It reveals insight into the effect of human exercises, environmental change, and deforestation, asking perusers to consider the significance of protecting these regular sanctuaries. Through moving stories of protection endeavors and local area commitment, the book offers a good omen for the future, empowering perusers to become stewards of the climate. Fundamentally, "Wild Miracle" is a festival of India's biological wonders, a demonstration of the many-sided magnificence that twists inside its backwoods. This scholarly odyssey instructs and engages as well as imparts a profound feeling of obligation and stunningness for the wild ponders that effortlessness the scenes of India.
New Methuselahs
An examination of the ethical issues raised by the possibility of human life extension, including its desirability, unequal access, and the threat of overpopulation. Life extension--slowing or halting human aging--is now being taken seriously by many scientists. Although no techniques to slow human aging yet exist, researchers have successfully slowed aging in yeast, mice, and fruit flies, and have determined that humans share aging-related genes with these species. In New Methuselahs, John Davis offers a philosophical discussion of the ethical issues raised by the possibility of human life extension. Why consider these issues now, before human life extension is a reality? Davis points out that, even today, we are making policy and funding decisions about human life extension research that have ethical implications. With New Methuselahs, he provides a comprehensive guide to these issues, offering policy recommendations and a qualified defense of life extension. After an overview of the ethics and science of life extension, Davis considers such issues as the desirability of extended life; whether refusing extended life is a form of suicide; the Malthusian threat of overpopulation; equal access to life extension; and life extension and the right against harm. In the end, Davis sides neither with those who argue that there are no moral objections to life enhancement nor with those who argue that the moral objections are so strong that we should never develop it. Davis argues that life extension is, on balance, a good thing and that we should fund life extension research aggressively, and he proposes a feasible and just policy for preventing an overpopulation crisis.
