Plant Physiology
This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.The field of plant physiology includes the study of all chemical and physical processes of plants, from the molecular-level interactions of photosynthesis and the diffusion of water, minerals, and nutrients within the plant, to the larger-scale processes of plant growth, dormancy and reproduction. This new book covers a broad array of topics within the field. Plant Physiology focuses on the study of the internal activities of plants, including research into the molecular interactions of photosynthesis and the internal diffusion of water, minerals, and nutrients. Also included are investigations into the processes of plant development, seasonality, dormancy, and reproductive control. The chapters focus on various aspects of plant physiology, including phytochemistry; interactions within a plant between cells, issues, and organs; ways in which plants regulate their internal functions; and how plants respond to conditions and variations within the environment. Given the environmental crises brought about by pollution and climate change, this is a particularly vital area of study, since stress from water loss, changes in air chemistry, or crowding by other plants can lead to changes in the way a plant function. Readers of this book will gain the information they need to stay current with the latest research being done in this essential field of study.
Physics Education and Gender
Presents a broad picture of the complexity inherent in doing physics and doing gender Offers a different perspective to research, relying on binary (and deficit) notions of gender Seduces readers with an interest in qualitative approaches to physics education research
Mangroves for Building Resilience to Climate Change
This valuable book is a comprehensive volume on mangroves, with information accessible to both botany professionals and students. It provides an easy method of identifying mangroves and distinguishing one species from another. What is a mangrove and what are the criteria of mangroves are explained, along with descriptions of distinctions among major mangroves, mangrove associates, mangrove halophytes, and back mangals. Many photos and illustrations are provided, showing the visible features of mangroves. The volume also covers a range of other topics, including habitats and climatic conditions, morphological and reproductive features, how climate change is affecting mangroves and methods of mitigation and conservation.This book is about mangroves, the intertidal coastal forests that struggle every moment against hungry tides because mangroves flourish at the interface zone of land and sea. Like an evergreen forest in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, mangroves form definite coastal vegetation, providing protection to people living in such fragile zones against the occurrence of frequent natural calamities. Key features: Introduces important facts about mangroves: definition, early records of mangroves, categorization, and moreLooks at the distribution of mangroves worldwide along with features of mangrove habitats and climatic conditions Describes the ecology and environmental conditions, particularly the concept of intertidal zones along estuary positions where tidal flows inundate mangrovesDiscusses the distinct morphological attributes and reproductive phenology of major mangrovesDetails the attributes of mangroves, covering a total of 78 species of intertidal flora, including 32 true mangroves, along with their diagnostic features, salient attributes, and illustrations for easy identificationHighlights the burning environmental issue of climate change and its impact on mangrovesProvides a variety of methods of restoration, conservation, and protection of mangroves
Integrated Land Use Planning for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
Land represents an important resource for the economic life of a majority of people in the world. The way people handle and use land resources impacts their social and economic well-being as well as the sustained quality of land resources. Land use planning is also integral to water resources development and management for agriculture, industry, drinking water, and power generation. This valuable work brings to the forefront the state of practice of land use planning in India, highlighting governmental programs and research with wide-ranging chapters on important topics. Covering various agro-ecosystem, including irrigated, rainfed, coastal, semi-arid, arid (drylands), and hill and mountain (temperate) regions, this volume discusses a variety of issues related to sustainable agriculture and rural development. Chapters address the following questions: -What are the sources, scales, and quality of land resources and land use data for efficient planning- Which are the agroecological systems hot spots that are have been degraded? How can these areas be rejuvenated in terms of quality?- What should be the unit of planning for a holistic approach for the conservation and efficient use of natural resources at different administrative levels and domains?- What are the roles of state land use boards and district planning committees?- How can various programs be integrated and implemented by central and state agencies?- What are the technologies, new policies, and support systems required to address sustainable land use?- What are the legal issues?- What should be the role of communities in planning for poverty alleviation and integrated planning for sustainable agriculture based livelihoods?- What is the role GIS in sustainable agriculture and rural development?With high population growth, endemic poverty, and weak existing institutional capacity for land management, India (and other regions of the world) require strong scientific and strategically important land use policies and methods for sustainable development. This book helps to show the way. This volume is being published in association with the Centre for Agrarian Studies and Disaster Mitigation of the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD and PR).
Miracle Under the Oaks
It is hardly news that our planet is on the brink of ecological disaster. Yet amid the alarming headlines, a grassroots restoration movement, comprised largely of everyday people and sponsored by organizations like The Nature Conservancy, has sprouted up and become the most vital environmental force in America. This compelling story of heroism and tenacious human spirit-- the first book to look at this momentous new movement--brings alive one of its most astonishing victories. Once a thriving habitat, Vestal Grove, a tract of land along the Chicago River, was abandoned and on the edge of oblivion. But Steve Packard, a charismatic, modern-day Thoreau, was determined to bring it back. With a small troop of volunteers, he began clearing the land only to make an amazing discovery: Vestal Grove was a long-lost ecosystem. Neither prairie nor forest, it was a living community so finely turned that only certain flora and fauna could live in its unique dapple of sun and shade. The challenge was to unearth its ecological Rosetta stone and find the secrets of its survival. Little did Packard and the others know just how wondrous those secrets would be. A page-turning mystery, inspirational drama, and uplifting testament to a new breed of American pioneer, Miracle Under the Oaks is an important book for everyone--environmentalists, lovers of natures, dedicated gardeners, and the new generation that will inherit the earth.
The Physiology Of Man; Designed To Represent The Existing State Of Physiological Science As Applied To The Functions Of The Human Body (Volume V)
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The Principles Of Physiology; Applied To The Preservation Of Health, And To The Improvement Of Physical And Mental Education
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A Treatise On Human Physiology Designed For The Use Of Students And Practitioners Of Medicine
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The Physiology Of Man; Designed To Represent The Existing State Of Physiological Science As Applied To The Functions Of The Human Body (Volume Iii)
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The Physiology Of Man; Designed To Represent The Existing State Of Physiological Science As Applied To The Functions Of The Human Body (Volume Iv)
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Bushcraft Survival Guide
Are you a bushcraft fanatic, planning to travel into the wild anytime soon? Or are you looking for a simplified guide to know virtually all there is to survive in the woods? If so, then read on...Bushcraft involves the use of specialized skills and knowledge to survive in an outdoor situation, especially in the wild. Without adequate bushcraft knowledge and survival know-how, your journey into the woods would be less than fun, i.e., you become exposed to severe and life-threatening situations that you may not survive from. Thus, you must equip yourself with the requisite skills and knowledge to thrive in the wild, such as developing a tough survivalist mindset, foraging for food and searching for water, building a shelter, making a fire, signaling for help, and a whole lot of other survival life-hacks. And this is why this book, Bushcraft Survival Guide, was written to help you uncover all you need to know about bushcraft and its survival mechanism for thriving in the wild, irrespective of the nature of the circumstances you encounter.Below is a snippet of what you will learn in this guide: - Meaning: You will get to understand what bushcraft actually entails and why it should not be confused with camping.- Practicing bushcraft and survival mindset: You will discover how to find the best places to practice bushcraft, including how to build a tough survival mindset if you want to make it out of the woods alive.- Bushcraft tools and equipment: You will be educated on the essential tools and equipment needed to survive in the woods, which cuts across shelter and sleeping kit, carrying kit, cooking and water, personal hygiene, and clothing.- Surviving in the bush: Everything you need to know to thrive in the woods is discussed here. For example, you will learn how to build several types of shelters for warmth, navigating in the bush using a compass, sun, and other methods, finding, cooking, and preserving food, as well as how to make a fire, among others.- Wilderness survival mistakes: The common wilderness survival mistakes to avoid before you journey into the bush are discussed in this section.And a whole lot more!Do all these sound interesting to you? Yes? Then stop overthinking this and listen to that part of you urging you to get a hold of this guide instead of the apprehensions of the what-ifs and should-I's holding you back.To begin your journey on navigating and surviving the wild, simply get a hold of this bushcraft survival guide RIGHT NOW
Bushcraft Survival Guide
Are you a bushcraft fanatic, planning to travel into the wild anytime soon? Or are you looking for a simplified guide to know virtually all there is to survive in the woods? If so, then read on...Bushcraft involves the use of specialized skills and knowledge to survive in an outdoor situation, especially in the wild. Without adequate bushcraft knowledge and survival know-how, your journey into the woods would be less than fun, i.e., you become exposed to severe and life-threatening situations that you may not survive from. Thus, you must equip yourself with the requisite skills and knowledge to thrive in the wild, such as developing a tough survivalist mindset, foraging for food and searching for water, building a shelter, making a fire, signaling for help, and a whole lot of other survival life-hacks. And this is why this book, Bushcraft Survival Guide, was written to help you uncover all you need to know about bushcraft and its survival mechanism for thriving in the wild, irrespective of the nature of the circumstances you encounter.Below is a snippet of what you will learn in this guide: - Meaning: You will get to understand what bushcraft actually entails and why it should not be confused with camping.- Practicing bushcraft and survival mindset: You will discover how to find the best places to practice bushcraft, including how to build a tough survival mindset if you want to make it out of the woods alive.- Bushcraft tools and equipment: You will be educated on the essential tools and equipment needed to survive in the woods, which cuts across shelter and sleeping kit, carrying kit, cooking and water, personal hygiene, and clothing.- Surviving in the bush: Everything you need to know to thrive in the woods is discussed here. For example, you will learn how to build several types of shelters for warmth, navigating in the bush using a compass, sun, and other methods, finding, cooking, and preserving food, as well as how to make a fire, among others.- Wilderness survival mistakes: The common wilderness survival mistakes to avoid before you journey into the bush are discussed in this section.And a whole lot more!Do all these sound interesting to you? Yes? Then stop overthinking this and listen to that part of you urging you to get a hold of this guide instead of the apprehensions of the what-ifs and should-I's holding you back.To begin your journey on navigating and surviving the wild, simply get a hold of this bushcraft survival guide RIGHT NOW
The ABCs of High-Pressure Science
Written by the famous High-Pressure scientist of the Russian Academy of Sciences, The ABCs of High-Pressure Science contains brief information explaining the terms and concepts adopted by professionals involved in research in the field of high pressure, be it physics, geology, chemistry, or technology. The book also includes brief biographical essays describing activities of the outstanding scientists who largely determined the current state of high-pressure science. The book is organized in the form of short chapters or notes in alphabetical order, so a search of the necessary information is not difficult. The ABCs is intended for young scientists, graduate students, and students; nevertheless, well-established scientists can also find useful information here. Finally, The ABCs of High-Pressure Science is not a reference book and is designed to ensure that the reader can easily find the needed information from the Internet.
Physical Anti-Collision in Rfid Systems
This book highlights the innovative applications of electromagnetics, optics, thermodynamics theories in creating methods for physical-layer collision prevention- "physical anti-collision" in radio frequency identification (RFID) systems. Using engineering mathematical methods as the core of detection and control algorithm design, it proposes semi-physical verification and detection techniques to the dynamic performance testing in RFID systems. The book also introduces the methods to build semi-physical hardware platforms using photoelectric sensing technology. The book provides valuable ideas to the applications of Internet of Things (IOT) systems in smart logistics, car networking, food traceability, anti-counterfeiting and other livelihood fields. It is worth reading for all researchers in IOT and optoelectronic engineering related industries.
A Philosopher Looks at Human Beings
Why do we think ourselves superior to all other animals? Are we right to think so? In this book, Michael Ruse explores these questions in religion, science and philosophy. Some people think that the world is an organism - and that humans, as its highest part, have a natural value (this view appeals particularly to people of religion). Others think that the world is a machine - and that we therefore have responsibility for making our own value judgements (including judgements about ourselves). Ruse provides a compelling analysis of these two rival views and the age-old conflict between them. In a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion, he draws on Darwinism and existentialism to argue that only the view that the world is a machine does justice to our humanity. This new series offers short and personal perspectives by expert thinkers on topics that we all encounter in our everyday lives.
A Wild Idea
A Wild Idea shares the complete story of the difficult birth of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). The Adirondack region of New York's rural North Country forms the nation's largest State Park, with a territory as large as Vermont. Planning experts view the APA as a triumph of sustainability that balances human activity with the preservation of wild ecosystems. The truth isn't as pretty. The story of the APA, told here for the first time, is a complex, troubled tale of political dueling and communities pushed to the brink of violence.The North Country's environmental movement started among a small group of hunters and hikers, rose on a huge wave of public concern about pollution that crested in the early 1970s, and overcame multiple obstacles to "save" the Adirondacks. Edmondson shows how the movement's leaders persuaded a powerful Governor to recruit planners, naturalists, and advisors and assign a task that had never been attempted before. The team and the politicians who supported them worked around the clock to draft two visionary land-use plans and turn them into law. But they also made mistakes, and their strict regulations were met with determined opposition from local landowners who insisted that private property is private.A Wild Idea is based on in-depth interviews with five dozen insiders who are central to the story. Their observations contain many surprising and shocking revelations. This is a rich, exciting narrative about state power and how it was imposed on rural residents. It shows how the Adirondacks were "saved," and also why that campaign sparked a passionate rebellion.
Guide to Eastern Ferns
This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.
Conservation of Renewable Natural Resources
Contributors: Raphael Zon, William S. Cooper, Gustaf A. Pearson, Homer L. Shantz, A. E. Douglas, Charles G. Abbot, Paul B. Sears, Ellsworth Huntington, Morris L. Cooke, Samuel T. Dana, Milton S. Eisenhower, Julian F. McGowin.
Magic, Error, and Terror
Modern brain science has produced extraordinary insight into the functioning of the human brain. This book combines some of these results with the idea of subconscious and conscious models. It then explores how these models often generate magic, sometimes error, and occasionally terror. Subconscious models help us understand how psychotherapy changes minds, why fatigue is an emotion, how breathing affects our well-being, and how we may give mind and body a rest. Conscious models explain some instances of deception in medicine, economics, politics, and religion. Subconscious and conscious models together allow us to identify nonsensical questions. The age-old question "Do we have free will?" is one such case. Hence, this question cannot be answered. This book offers a kaleidoscope of topics and cases. More ideas about subconscious and conscious models and their effects will surely occur to you as you read.
The Microscopist; A Compendium Of Microscopic Science Including The Use Of The Microscope, Mounting And Preserving Microscopic Objects, The Microscope In Chemistry, Biology, Histology, Botany, Geology
The Microscopist; A Compendium Of Microscopic Science Including The Use Of The Microscope, Mounting And Preserving Microscopic Objects, The Microscope In Chemistry, Biology, Histology, Botany, Geology, Pathology, Etc. has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Corona Discharge Micromachining for the Synthesis of Nanoparticles
This book summarizes methods for the synthesis of nanoparticles, providing an insight into nanoparticle technologies. It will be of interest to advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying physics and engineering looking for an introduction to the nature and foundations of nanoparticle synthesis.
Properties of Materials
This second volume in the author's three-part series applies the principles of classical mechanics to qualitatively and quantitatively model specific features of matter. With more than 300 problems, the book can be used as a primary text, supplement, or exam review. It focuses on elasticity, fluids, oscillation, waves, acoustics, optics, and the
Theory and Best Practices in Science Communication Training
This edited volume translates the growing body of research in science communication, education and journalism to inform best practices in science communication training programs around the world.
Techniques in Genetic Engineering
Designed as a textbook for undergraduates studying in the fields of molecular biology, biotechnology or bioengineering, the book presents not only the theoretical background of molecular techniques, but also provide case study examples, with some sample solutions provided. The book covers basic molecular cloning procedures, genetic modification
A History of Energy Flows
This book details the historical evolution of energy, follwoing the overlapping and slow transition from one regime to another. In doing so it seeks to provide insight into future energy flows and the means of utilising sustainable energy sources to reduce fossil fuel footprints.
Self-Control, Decision Theory, and Rationality
Thinking about self-control takes us to the heart of practical decision-making, human agency, motivation, and rational choice. Psychologists, philosophers, and decision theorists have all brought valuable insights and perspectives on how to model self-control, on different mechanisms for achieving and strengthening self-control, and on how self-control fits into the overall cognitive and affective economy. Yet these different literatures have remained relatively insulated from each other. Self-Control, Decision Theory, and Rationality brings them into dialog by focusing on the theme of rationality. It contains eleven newly written essays by a distinguished group of philosophers, psychologists, and decision theorists, together with a substantial introduction, collectively offering state-of-the-art perspectives on the rationality of self-control and the different mechanisms for achieving it.
Mysteries and Secrets Revealed
Mysteries and Secrets Revealed uncovers the reality behind mysteries of nature and secrets of frauds that eluded common understanding. The journey begins in the ancient Greek city of Delphi, where priests claimed the gift of a priceless gold lion was an acknowledgement of their clairvoyant powers. But their concocted story concealed an embarrassing blunder. Those sufficiently savvy to catch the lie became aware of even deeper problems. Author Loren Pankratz then guides us through the conflicts of Renaissance scholars, including Galileo who explained things in ways that enraged philosophers and infuriated priests. Galileo's methods of investigation were perpetuated by the meticulous work of the Academy of Experiment, and Bernard Fontenelle's enthralling dialogue enabled common people to accept life in the rearranged sun-centered universe. Clairvoyants in a mesmeric trance claimed they could visit distant planets and endure brutal surgical procedures. If any of this was real, how was it possible? One nineteenth century mesmeric savant, Alexis Didier, was so convincing that someone claimed no case of clairvoyance could be made for anyone if his accomplishments were not real. This unchallenged declaration is now unraveled here for the first time through information gleaned from uncommon documents and rare antiquarian pamphlets. The surprising manifestations of modern spiritualism quickly escalated into a psychic arms race that included mysterious tipping and turning of tables. Scientist Michael Faraday devised ingenious experiments to show how subtle muscle reactions outside of awareness created these manifestations. On the other hand, explanations for table levitations and mysterious writing on slates could only be solved by individuals with acute observational skills and acquainted with the methods of trickery. Each story in Mysteries and SecretsRevealed captures the tension of conflict, the thrill of discovery, and the strategies of science that unmasked frauds, fakes, false belief, and the enigmas of our natural world.
A Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic Coast
A beautifully illustrated field guide to the Mid-Atlantic region, from the Jersey Shore to Cape Hatteras The Outer Banks of North Carolina and the beaches of the Mid-Atlantic Coast are among the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. This book is a richly illustrated field guide that surveys the geology, environmental history, natural history, and human history of a region that spans the eastern seaboard, from Sandy Hook in New Jersey south to Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It is organized around environments, not particular locations. Included are the geology of beaches and barrier islands and the environmental history of the region as well as detailed looks at the natural history of beaches, dunes, maritime forests, coastal marshes, and estuaries. Also covered are issues involving human activity and climate change, which have become dominant forces shaping geophysical and biological environments. This guide will enable users to walk into a salt marsh or onto a beach and identify much of what they see.
Gut-Brain Connection: Myth or Reality - Gut-Barin Axus
In this book the recent advancements in understanding the gut-brain interaction as well as gut microbiome and how this interaction plays a vital role in human health and disease are discussed. Each chapter gives an analysis of questions, research directions, and methods within the field of gut-brain axis. The readers will benefit from the latest knowledge about our understanding about how gut-brain axis and modulation of gut microbiome determines predisposition to neurological disorders. The multidisciplinary book is essential reading for anyone interested in the field of gut-brain axis and gut microbiome: from undergraduates to graduate students as well as scientists and physicians having an interest in the new exciting field of gut microbiome and its relationship with brain function.
Embracing Indigenous Knowledge in Science and Medical Teaching
The focus of the book is on different ways of knowing: the western scientific way (reductionist, dualistic and materialist) versus the indigenous approach (holistic, non-dualistic, and spiritual). It discusses both science and medicine in the context of the challenges experienced in introducing science and medicine into Africa through imperialism, colonization, and globalization. It looks at selected indigenous African paradigms, the dominant western paradigms, and the practitioners that represent these practices. The book deals with questions concerning compatibility and incompatibility of different ways of knowing and delves into epistemological stances, and the assumptions underlying these epistemologies. The volume investigates whether, and how a person can accommodate different epistemologies, and the nature of such accommodations.
Learning and Sustaining Agricultural Practices
Introduction: Who are we, and what are we doing?.- Chapter 1. The Superficial Appearances.- Chapter 2. Dialectical Conflicts. Chapter 3. Formal Education vs Learning Cultivation.- Chapter 4. The Historical Development of Education Related to Agriculture in India.- Chapter 5. The Historical Development of Paddy Cultivation.- Chapter 6. A Deeper Understanding of the Process of Doing Paddy Cultivation.- Chapter 7. What is actually happening in formal education?.- Chapter 8. Conclusions and Implications.
Science - Environment - Health
This book provides a fascinating insight into the on-going process of self- reflection in the ScienceEnvironmentHealth (SEH) community. The basic vision of a new SEH pedagogy is to establish a transdisciplinary dialogue between the three educational fields of science education, environmental education, and health education. This approach finds growing interest among science educators. Since 2014, the ESERA special interest group SEH has united both experienced and junior researchers all over Europe in a burgeoning research community.This book presents a selection of results of these vibrant activities. Systems theory has turned out to be a stimulating theoretical framework for SEH. The limits of predictability in complex living systems result in structural uncertainty for decision-making, and they ask for emphasising and rethinking the role of pedagogical concepts like informed citizenship and scientific literacy. They challenge crude scientific determinism inenvironmental and health education, which all too often ends up with students' eco- and health depression. Instead, SEH conceives coping with uncertainty in terms of an interplay between cognitive and affective factors. The horizon of the future remains always open. Hope must never die in a new SEH pedagogy.Chapter 3 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Disrupted Landscapes
The fall of the Soviet Union was a transformative event for the national political economies of Eastern Europe, leading not only to new regimes of ownership and development but to dramatic changes in the natural world itself. This painstakingly researched volume focuses on the emblematic case of postsocialist Romania, in which the transition from collectivization to privatization profoundly reshaped the nation's forests, farmlands, and rivers. From bureaucrats abetting illegal deforestation to peasants opposing government agricultural policies, it reveals the social and political mechanisms by which neoliberalism was introduced into the Romanian landscape.
Saving the Wild South
The American South is famous for its astonishingly rich biodiversity. In this book, Georgann Eubanks takes a wondrous trek from Alabama to North Carolina to search out native plants that are endangered and wavering on the edge of erasure. Even as she reveals the intricate beauty and biology of the South's plant life, she also shows how local development and global climate change are threatening many species, some of which have been graduated to the federal list of endangered species.Why should we care, Eubanks asks, about North Carolina's Yadkin River goldenrod, found only in one place on earth? Or the Alabama canebrake pitcher plant, a carnivorous marvel being decimated by criminal poaching and a booming black market? These plants, she argues, are important not only to the natural environment but also to southern identity, and she finds her inspiration in talking with the heroes the botanists, advocates, and conservationists young and old on a quest to save these green gifts of the South for future generations. These passionate plant lovers caution all of us not to take for granted the sensitive ecosystems that contribute to the region's long-standing appeal, beauty, and character.
World Crisis, the - And What to Do about It: A Revolution for Thought and Action
Science and technology have made the modern world possible, but also created all the global problems that threaten our future: the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, mass extinction of species, environmental degradation, overpopulation, lethal modern war, and the menace of nuclear weapons. Nicholas Maxwell, world-renowned philosopher of science and author of 14 books, argues that all these problems have come about because humans have solved only the first of two great problems of learning - how to acquire scientific knowledge and technological know-how - but not the second - how to create a civilized, wise world. The key disaster of our times is that we have science without wisdom. At present, universities all over the world are devoted to the pursuit of specialized knowledge and technology, or ""knowledge-inquiry"". Maxwell contends that they need to be radically transformed so that their basic function becomes to help humanity tackle global problems, with a more rigorous and socially beneficial perspective he calls ""wisdom-inquiry"". The World Crisis - And What to Do About It spells out in detail the changes that need to be made to academic inquiry, why they need to be made, and how they would enable universities to help humanity actively and effectively tackle and solve current global problems.
Advanced Characterization of Nanostructured Materials: Probing the Structure and Dynamics with Synchrotron X-Rays and Neutrons
Advanced Characterization of Nanostructured Materials - Probing the Structure and Dynamics with Synchrotron X-Rays and Neutrons is a collection of chapters which review the characterization of the structure and internal dynamics of a wide variety of nanostructured materials using various synchrotron X-ray and neutron scattering techniques. It is intended for graduate students and researchers who might be interested in learning about and applying these methods. The authors are well-known practitioners in their fields of research who provide detailed and authoritative accounts of how these techniques have been applied to study systems ranging from thin films and monolayers on solid surfaces and at liquid-air, liquid-liquid and solid-liquid interfaces; nanostructured composite materials; battery materials, and catalytic materials. While there have been a great many books published on nanoscience, there are relatively few that have discussed in one volume detailed synchrotron X-ray and neutron methods for advanced characterization of nanomaterials in thin films, composite materials, catalytic and battery materials and at interfaces. This book should provide an incentive and a reference for researchers in nanomaterials for using these techniques as a powerful way to characterize their samples. It should also help to popularize the use of synchrotron and neutron facilities by the nanoscience community.
Becoming an Engineer
Are you struggling with engineering or STEM school? Do you want higher grades and to graduate with a higher GPA? This book will help. Entering the world of engineering and STEM isn't just for "brainiacs". Anyone can succeed in this arena, but it does require dedication and attention to critical skills. In this book about how to start your science and engineering career, author and engineer Jake Ryland shares seven practical steps for good grades and continued success in the world of engineering. Drawing from his own experience as a struggling student, Ryland emphasizes the importance of a proper foundation and avoiding common pitfalls. This great study guide for STEM students covers everything from helpful test-taking tips to advice on sustaining focus and establishing the proper lifestyle in engineering and STEM school. Learning how to develop good study habits and establish a proper foundation can help anyone master the world of engineering. Ryland's expert advice helps readers interested in engineering and STEM get past the self-imposed barriers that could be preventing them from progress in the field. "This book will be a great resource to many students" "This book fills a large gap and will provide beneficial guidance to any student"
World Crisis, the - And What to Do about It: A Revolution for Thought and Action
Science and technology have made the modern world possible, but also created all the global problems that threaten our future: the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, mass extinction of species, environmental degradation, overpopulation, lethal modern war, and the menace of nuclear weapons. Nicholas Maxwell, world-renowned philosopher of science and author of 14 books, argues that all these problems have come about because humans have solved only the first of two great problems of learning -- how to acquire scientific knowledge and technological know-how -- but not the second -- how to create a civilized, wise world.The key disaster of our times is that we have science without wisdom. At present, universities all over the world are devoted to the pursuit of specialized knowledge and technology, or 'knowledge-inquiry'. Maxwell contends that they need to be radically transformed so that their basic function becomes to help humanity tackle global problems, with a more rigorous and socially beneficial perspective he calls 'wisdom-inquiry'. The World Crisis -- And What to Do About It spells out in detail the changes that need to be made to academic inquiry, why they need to be made, and how they would enable universities to help humanity actively and effectively tackle and solve current global problems.Related Link(s)
Getting to Know the World Scientifically
This undergraduate textbook introduces some fundamental issues in philosophy of science for students of philosophy and science students. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with knowledge and values. Chap. 1 presents the classical conception of knowledge as initiated by the ancient Greeks and elaborated during the development of science, introducing the central concepts of truth, belief and justification. Aspects of the quest for objectivity are taken up in the following two chapters. Moral issues are broached in Chap. 4, which discusses some aspects of the use and abuse of science, taking up the responsibilities of scientists in properly conducting their business and decision-makers in their concerns with the import of science for society. Part 2 contrasts the view of scientific progress as the rejecting of old hypotheses and theories and replacing them with new ones, represented by Karl Popper, with the conception of progress as accumulating knowledge, saving as muchas possible from older theories, represented by Pierre Duhem. A concluding chapter defends the natural attitude of taking the theories of modern science to be literally true, i.e. realism, in the face of arguments drawn partly from the history of scientific progress in criticism of this stance.
You Look Like a Thing and I Love You
"A deft, informative, and often screamingly funny primer on the ways that machine learning can (and often does) go wrong." --Margaret Harris, Physics World "You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever...according to an artificial intelligence trained by the scientist Janelle Shane, creator of the popular blog AI Weirdness. Shane creates silly AIs that learn how to name colors of paint, create the best recipes, and even flirt (badly) with humans--all to understand the technology that governs so much of our human lives. We rely on AI every day, trusting it for matters both big and small, from unlocking our phones to hospital care. But how smart is AI really...? Shane delivers the answer to every AI question you've ever asked, and some you definitely haven't--such as: How can a computer design the perfect sandwich? What does robot-generated Harry Potter fan fiction sound like? And is the world's best Halloween costume really "vampire hog bride"? In this smart, often hilarious introduction to the most interesting science of our time, Shane shows how these machines learn, fail, and adapt--and how they reflect both the best and worst of humanity. "I can't think of a better way to learn about artificial intelligence, and I've never had so much fun along the way." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals
Mechanics of Fluid Deformations
This book covers a new approach to analyzing hydrodynamic stability.With the use of standard remedies of functional analysis, theory of boundary value problems and infinitesimal Lie algebras, it is shown in the book that large vortex mushrooms of an ideal incompressible fluid in a vertical strip behind a water hammer proves to be 2D (plane-parallel) nonlinear (for arbitrary disturbances of initial velocities) and long wave stable. It is one of the many examples provided in the book discussing hydrodynamic stability.
Churchyard Epiphany
This book details over one hundred medicinal plants found growing in an acre of an East of England churchyard. It explores the history of usage from the distant past to the present.The contents of this book are for information only. This is not a substitute for expert medical advice.
Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Teacher’s Manual
Using Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Teacher's Manual makes it easy for teachers to help students get the most out of the hands-on, real science experiments presented in Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Laboratory Notebook. Instructions are provided for guiding students through the experimental process, and guided inquiry questions are suggested to help students think critically about the experiments they are performing. Inexpensive common household items and foods are used for most of the experiments, and a list of materials needed for each experiment is included. This Teacher's Manual accompanies Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Laboratory Notebook and Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Student Textbook. Other supplemental materials are available at www.realscience4kids.com. 106 pages
Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Laboratory Notebook
Introduce kids to the excitement of doing hands-on, real science experiments with Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Laboratory Notebook. Each easy to perform experiment encourages students to use critical thinking skills and is organized around the scientific method-the process real scientists follow in doing experiments. Inexpensive common household items and foods are used for most experiments, and the setup time is minimal. Experiments for chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy are included with two experiments for each of the 22 chapters of Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Student Textbook-44 experiments in all. This Laboratory Notebook accompanies Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Student Textbook and Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 Teacher's Manual. Other supplemental materials are available at www.realscience4kids.com. 242 pages
God’s Beauty in the Deep
Following numerous courses in scuba diving, Gary Knapp embarked on a twelve-year filming adventure inspired by his promise to God to share with mankind the majestic life He created both under and above the world's oceans. Through his vivid accounts, Gary takes you on an incredible journey beneath the depths of the seas, to exotic islands, and other countries by the oceans as he travels with marine biologists on trips around the globe. His experiences include riding on a camel in front of the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Red Sea, plus inspecting underwater volcanos halfway around the world inside the Ring of Fire in Indonesia and the Philippines. Enjoy God's splendid underwater flower gardens of soft coral in an array of rainbow colors while sailing around Australia and diving in Fiji. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful coral surrounded topside by snow-capped mountains and unique glaciers while diving under the icebergs of Alaska. Throughout his anecdotes, Gary reminds us of the value of God's creatures to the oceanic ecosystem. God's Beauty in the Deep shares interesting insights into earth's fascinating and mysterious stories of shipwrecks, the heart-breaking poverty in various places, the world's misinformed crusade against sharks, the tragedy of those who've never learned to swim in tsunami-plagued areas, plus his one perilous moment underwater!
Medicine and Human Welfare
This volume is based upon the sixteenth series of lectures delivered at Yale University on the Foundation established by the late Dwight H. Terry of Plymouth, Connecticut, through his gift of an endowment fund for the delivery and subsequent publication of "Lectures on Religion in the Light of Science and Philosophy." The deed of gift declares that "the object of this Foundation is not the promotion of scientific investigation and discovery, but rather the assimilation and interpretation of that which has been or shall be hereafter discovered, and its application to human welfare, especially by the building of the truths of science and philosophy into the structure of a broadened and purified religion.
