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Evolutionary Politics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schubert, Glendon A., JR., PUBLISHER: Southern Illinois University Press, This synthesis ong>ofong> research into the behavior ong>ofong> humans and other social animals ranges horizontally from a congruence ong>ofong> the perspectives ong>ofong> the life sciences, social sciences, and physical sciences and longitudinally from that ong>ofong> the most recent 60 million years, but emphasizing the last 12 thousand years. From a political science perspective, these essays focus on both individual and small-group political behavior. Schubert's work draws extensively on contemporary evolutionary theory, biosocial and psychobiological theory, ethology and primatology, behavioral ecology, experimental work in animal behavior, neurobiology, human development, and the philosophy ong>ofong> both life and social sciences. Introducing and concluding the book are essays that discuss the implications ong>ofong> biology and the life sciences for the study ong>ofong> political science. The others center on five topics: political ethology (naturalistic study ong>ofong> human behavior as animal behavior); political evolution; evolutionary theory; evolutionary development (ecological, epigenetic, and ontogenetic); and the evolution ong>ofong> human thinking.

Women of the 14th Moon: Writings on Menopause

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Dena / Sumrall, Amber C., PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, A ong>collectionong> ong>ofong> women's own stories on the many facets ong>ofong> menopause -- from hot flashes and hormone replacement therapy to new-found sexuality and spiritual awakenings.

Active Technologies for Network and Service Management: 10th

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stadler, R. / Stiller, B. / Stadler, Rolf, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ong>ofong> the 10th IFIP/IEEE International Workshop on Distributed Systems: Operations and Management, DSOM'99, held in Zurich, Switzerland in October with the topical focus on Active Technologies for Network and Service Management. The 20 revised full ong>papersong> presented were carefully reviewed and selected from more than 50 submissions. The ong>papersong> are organized in topical sections on decentralized monitoring and anomaly detection, management components and multi-domain management, the future ong>ofong> SNMP-based management, programmable SNMP-based management, management ong>ofong> programmable and active networks, IT and enterprise management, and management tools.

Existential Sociology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Douglas, J. D. / Johnson, J. M. / Douglas, Jack D., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This ong>collectionong> ong>ofong> ten original essays was first published in . It engages the 'crisis in sociology' at the most fundamental level ong>ofong> thought and experience. Existential sociology is defined as the study and understanding ong>ofong> all forms ong>ofong> human existence. Without seeking to erect a pristine philosophical sanctuary ong>ofong> its own, Existential Sociology examines and criticizes the underlying philosophical assumptions ong>ofong> previous theories ong>ofong> social science, while elaborating its own approach to human understanding. The contributors are concerned with constructing practical as well as theoretical truths about social life - how we feel, think and act. In contrast to most other sociologies, the emphasis is on the independence and dominance ong>ofong> human feelings over the evaluative and cognitive features ong>ofong> social actions. Students and teachers ong>ofong> sociology and people in related fields interested in the connection between social science and their own subjects will find Existential Sociology useful and absorbing.

A Vision for Science Education: Responding to Peter

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cross, Roger / Cross, Roger, PUBLISHER: Routledge, One ong>ofong> the most important and consistent voices in the reform ong>ofong> science education over the last thirty years has been that ong>ofong> Peter Fensham. His vision ong>ofong> a democratic and socially responsible science education for all has inspired change in schools and colleges throughout the world. ong>Ofong>ten moving against the tide, Fensham travelled the world to promote his radical ideology. He was appointed Australia's first Prong>ofong>essor ong>ofong> Science Education, and was later made a Member ong>ofong> the Order ong>ofong> Australia in recognition ong>ofong> his work in this new and emerging field ong>ofong> study. In this unique book, leading science educators from around the world examine and discuss Fensham's key ideas. Each describes how his arguments, proposals and recommendations have affected their own practice, and extend and modify his message in light ong>ofong> current issues and trends in science education. The result is a vision for the future ong>ofong> science teaching internationally. Academics, researchers and practitioners in science education around the world will find this book a fascinating insight into the life and work ong>ofong> one ong>ofong> the foremost pioneers in science education. The book will also make inspiring reading for postgraduate students ong>ofong> science education.

Multiple Classifier Systems: 7th International Workshop, MCS

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haindl, Michal / Kittler, Josef / Roli, Fabio, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ong>ofong> the 7th International Workshop on Multiple Classifier Systems, MCS , held in Prague, Czech Republic in May . The 49 revised full ong>papersong> presented together with 2 invited ong>papersong> were carefully reviewed and selected from more than 80 initial submissions. The ong>papersong> are organized in topical sections on kernel-based fusion, applications, boosting, cluster and graph ensembles, feature subspace ensembles, multiple classifier system theory, intramodal and multimodal fusion ong>ofong> biometric experts, majority voting, and ensemble learning.

Wonder Tales: The Book of Wonder and Tales of Wonder

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunsany, Edward John Moreton, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, One ong>ofong> English literature's most original talents, Irish writer Edward J. M. D. Plunkett, the 18th Baron ong>ofong> Dunsany, created many ong>ofong> the best fantastic tales in the language. This ong>collectionong> ong>ofong> 33 stories includes all ong>ofong> the tales from two ong>ofong> his finest ong>collectionong>s, including "The Three Sailors' Gambit," and "The House ong>ofong> the Sphinx." Acquista Ora

New Essays on the Country of the Pointed Firs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howard, June / Elliot, Emory / June, Howard, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Country ong>ofong> the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett is one ong>ofong> the most important works ong>ofong> New England local color fiction. This ong>collectionong> ong>ofong> essays builds on feminist literary scholarship that affirms the value ong>ofong> Jewett's work, but goes beyond previously published studies by ong>ofong>fering an analysis ong>ofong> how race, nationalism, and the literary marketplace shape her narrative. The volume constitutes a major rethinking ong>ofong> Jewett's contribution to American literature, and will be ong>ofong> interest to the fields ong>ofong> American literary studies, feminist cultural criticism, and American studies.

Antarctic Resources Policy: Scientific, Legal and Political

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Orrego-Vicuna, Francisco / Orrego Vicuuna, Francisco, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book presents the ong>ofong>ficial record ong>ofong> the conference on Antarctic Resources Policy, organised by the Institute ong>ofong> International Studies ong>ofong> the University ong>ofong> Chile in October . The system ong>ofong> international cooperation in the Antarctic has been evolving rapidly since the signing ong>ofong> the Antarctic Treaty in . Inextricably linked to this cooperation is the question ong>ofong> the rational management ong>ofong> Antarctic resources, both the living species and the minerals. The major themes covered by the ong>papersong> include: the state ong>ofong> Antarctic knowledge at this point in the 80s, the policy for the conservation ong>ofong> living species, the exploitation ong>ofong> minerals, legal issues and the prospects for future cooperation. This review will attract a wide readership among people and institutions with a prong>ofong>essional interest in Antarctic affairs.

Nonlinear Hyperbolic Problems: Proceedings of an Advanced

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carasso, Claude / Charrier, Pierre / Hanouzet, Bernard, PUBLISHER: Springer, The ong>papersong> included in this proceedings volume are mostly original research ong>papersong>, dealing with life-span ong>ofong> waves, nonlinear interaction ong>ofong> waves, and various applications to fluid mechanics.

God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lennox, John, PUBLISHER: Lion Publishing Plc, Intended to provide a basis for discussion, this captivating study evaluates the evidence ong>ofong> modern science in relation to the debate between the atheistic and theistic resource addresses such topics as the origin ong>ofong> life; the genetic code and its origin; the nature and scope ong>ofong> evolution; and the scope and limits ong>ofong> science. Gripping and thoroughly argued, it is an illuminating look at one ong>ofong> man's greatest debates. This updated edition features 10 percent new content and a brand new forward from the author.

A European Central Bank?: Perspectives on Monetary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: De Cecco, Marcello, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Based on a conference held by the Italian Macroeconomic Policy Group and the Centre for Economic Policy Research, this study examines the issues raised by European monetary unification. An introduction describes recent developments and identifies the motivations for creating a European central bank. Theoretical ong>papersong> analyze the interactions ong>ofong> capital controls, financial intermediation, and seigniorage in open economies, the optimal design ong>ofong> centralized banks ong>ofong> issue by sovereign countries, and some new aspects ong>ofong> the "optimal currency area" question. The volume concludes with a panel discussion on the feasibility ong>ofong> European monetary unification, featuring leading academics and central bankers.

AsiaSim : Asia Simulation Conference Seoul, Korea,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Park, Jin-Woo / Kim, Tag-Gon / Kim, Yun-Bae, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book includes selected ong>papersong> ong>ofong> the Asia Simulation Conference , held in Seoul, Korea, October . The 42 revised full ong>papersong> presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions; after the conference, the ong>papersong> went through another round ong>ofong> revision. The ong>papersong> are organized in topical sections on Manufacturing, Numerical Simulation I, General Application, Agent Based Simulation, Aero Space, System Dynamics, Numerical Simulation II, Web Based Simulation, General Engineering, Logistics Simulation, Simulation and AI, Simulation Tools, Statistical Methods, Health Care/Education as well as Methodology.

Immunopharmacology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogers, Rogers / Rogers, Thomas / Gilman, Steven C., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Our understanding ong>ofong> the intricate nature ong>ofong> the immune response on both a cellular and molecular level has both contributed to and benefited from the work ong>ofong> immunopharmacologists. An increasing number ong>ofong> immunologists have become interested in agents which exert selective effects on the immune system. This has prompted the development ong>ofong> the subject ong>ofong> immunopharmacology which broadly addresses the effects ong>ofong> natural and synthetic substances on the immune response

The new book of popular science

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Continental Philosophy of Social Science: Hermeneutics,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sherratt, Yvonne, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Yvonne Sherratt argues for the importance ong>ofong> an historical understanding ong>ofong> the continental traditional approach to social science in order to appreciate its individual, humanist character. Examining the key traditions ong>ofong> hermeneutic, genealogical and critical theory, and the texts ong>ofong> major thinkers such as Gadamer, Ricoeur, Derrida, Nietzsche, Foucault, the Early Frankfurt School and Habermas, she also contextualizes contemporary developments within strands ong>ofong> thought stemming back to Ancient Greece and Rome. Sherrat demonstrates how these modes ong>ofong> thinking developed through the ages to become part ong>ofong> twentieth-century disciplines.

The Gulf of Mexico: A Treasury of Resources in the American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gore, Robert H., PUBLISHER: Pineapple Press (FL), - Only book available on this great body ong>ofong> water - Synopsis ong>ofong> the history, geology, geography, oceanography, biology, ecology, and economics ong>ofong> the Gulf - Traces the economic use ong>ofong> the Gulf from the Mayans to present-day ong>ofong>fshore oil companies - Explores every discrete ecological community in the Gulf - For those who live or vacation on the Gulf and wants to know the full story ong>ofong> their watery backyard

White Star: A Dog on the Titanic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marty Crisp, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Inc, Sam Harris is on the trip ong>ofong> a lifetime. He's traveling from England to New York on the first voyage ong>ofong> the greatest ocean liner in history--the Titanic. Here is a story ong>ofong> cowardice and courage, ong>ofong> despair and determination, and ong>ofong> an unbreakable bond between a boy and a dog on one terrifying night.

The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: West, Elliott, PUBLISHER: University ong>ofong> Nebraska Press, Elliott West's careful analysis ong>ofong> the role and development ong>ofong> the saloon as an institution on the mining frontier provides unique insights into the social and economic history ong>ofong> the American West. Drawing on contemporaneous newsong>papersong> and many unpublished firsthand accounts, West shows that the physical evolution ong>ofong> the saloon, from crude tents and shanties into elegant establishments for drinking and gaming, reflected the growth and maturity ong>ofong> the surrounding community.

Insights of Genius: Imagery and Creativity in Science and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Arthur I., PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), How can new knowledge be created from already existing knowledge? "Insights ong>ofong> Genius" shows how seeing is central to the greatest advances ong>ofong> the human intellect. Artists and scientists alike rely on visual representations ong>ofong> worlds both visible and invisible. "Insights ong>ofong> Genius, " first published by Copernicus in , explores the creative leaps that led some ong>ofong> the greatest scientists and artists to dramatically transform how we understand nature. The scope ong>ofong> figures runs from Galileo and da Vinci to Einstein and Picasso. Focusing on the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the age ong>ofong> modern art and modern physics, the book travels through the philosophy ong>ofong> mind and language, cognitive science, neurophysiology, and art history. "Insights ong>ofong> Genius" discusses intuition, aesthetics, realism, representation, metaphors, and visual imagery. Allied to these concepts are causality, relativity, energy conservation, entropy, the correspondence principle, scientific creativity, and Cubism. Running through the book is the idea that science extends our intuition from common sense to an understanding ong>ofong> a world beyond our perception.

Seventeenth-Century Parliamentary and Financial Papers:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Braddick, Mike J. / Ransome, David R. / Braddick, M. J., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Camden volumes, published by the Royal Historical Society, ong>ofong>fer ong>collectionong>s ong>ofong> skillfully edited primary source material for historians. The Camden Miscellany ong>collectionong>s contain a variety ong>ofong> shorter documents and ong>papersong>. This volume comprises seventeenth-century documents on parliamentary and financial matters.

Churchill and Hitler

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jablonsky, David / Jablonsky, D. / Jablonsky David, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This ong>collectionong> ong>ofong> essays examines the development ong>ofong> Churchill and Hitler as strategic leaders and analyzes in particular the impact ong>ofong> their formative years on their leadership styles, "operational codes," views on civil-military relations, and approaches to the conduct ong>ofong> war at strategic, operational and tactical levels. Ultimately, victory depended on the calculated use ong>ofong> all the means ong>ofong> national power - military, political, psychological and economic - to achieve the national end. These essays demonstrate that it was Churchill who best understood that calculation.

The Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berger, Ronald J., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, This ethnic and racially diverse text traces the growth and development ong>ofong> the juvenile delinquent field, with historical essays and contemporary research that show how a sociological perspective can be insightful, interesting, and relevant. The material has been selected from a wide range ong>ofong> sources using a variety ong>ofong> approaches: from social science surveys to ethnographic and gripping journalistic accounts that portray the day-to-day life experiences ong>ofong> delinquent youths and the gritty realities ong>ofong> life on the streets. The reader will come away with a thorough understanding ong>ofong> the contributions ong>ofong> sociology to the sutdy ong>ofong> juvenile delinquency, and a firm grounding in the essential issues ong>ofong> the field.

White Sea

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mathis, Cleopatra, PUBLISHER: Sarabande Books, "Cleopatra Mathis... brandishes the gifts ong>ofong> a talented poet who has hit her stride."-"The New York Times Book Review" "As long as we have Mathis' clarity ong>ofong> imagination, the intricacy and breadth ong>ofong> her engagement with the world and the depth ong>ofong> her meeting ong>ofong> others, we'll have the warmth to help us deal with our own centers ong>ofong> cold."-A.R. Ammons Strong, unsentimentally emotional sixth ong>collectionong> set on the frigid shores ong>ofong> Provincetown.

Quantitative Ethology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Colgan, Patrick W., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, This volume brings together in one place, for the first time, the variety ong>ofong> advanced quantitative techniques available to the ethologist and worker in allied fields. Topics include: data ong>collectionong>; estimation ong>ofong> the behavioral repertory ong>ofong> an animal; the measurement ong>ofong> the amount ong>ofong> information transferred in communicative acts; the quantitative study ong>ofong> durations, intervals, latencies, and sequences ong>ofong> stimuli and responses; use ong>ofong> cluster analysis to study response types; analyzing multidimensional contingency tables; multidimensional scaling; and multivariate analysis based on multinormal populations.

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