Environmental and software consultant Mulhall speculates, in a somewhat scattershot manner, on the impact of certain advanced technologies on human society and its relationship with the natural world.
As the co-formulator with Charles Darwin of the theory of biological evolution via natural selection, naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) argued that plant and animal species develop througho
Writing in plain language, Kellogg, an attorney with a degree in philosophy, draws on the ideas of six great philosophers to answer what Immanuel Kant considered the three core questions of philosophy
Veronique Foti delves into the full range of Heideggerian texts to elaborate the problematics of historicity, language, and the structure of disclosure or "manifestation" in connection with the Herman
This very readable overview of natural history explores the dynamics that have made our planet so rich in biodiversity over time and supported the rise and dominance of our own species.Tracing the arc
Writing in accessible language for general readers, Staats (emeritus, psychology, University of Hawaii-Manoa) seeks to change the paradigm of scientific theory on the evolution of human behavior, huma
Ostler applies her doctorate in linguistics to entertainingly trace the origin and usage of some 150 distinctly American figures of speech organized into the categories of: the natural world (e.g., "t
Natural, social, and mental health scientists and scholars of philosophy take shots at answering a question that has been kicking around for a couple centuries now. They examine such fields as stem ce
Far from being obscure and the toy solely of the mathematical, Fibonacci sequences are found in natural structures such as the arrangement of seeds on a pine cone and the branches of certain plant ste
Addressed to the layperson, uses non-technical language and almost no mathematics to explain Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity and General Theory of Relativity.
Burger (curator emeritus, Field Museum of Natural History Department of Botany, Chicago) refers to Loren Eiseley's essay "How Flowers Changed the World" in his introduction. This book carries forward
Using clear, non-technical language Weiner introduces lay readers to the inner workings of the human brain. Synthesizing the findings of recent research in fields such as psychology, neurobiology, and
Writing for a general male audience, Jones (Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute) provides a plain language guide to the prostate gland, maintenance of prostate gland, prostate-related med
In this new edition of an important work in the philosophy of language, Nathan U Salmon, one of the leading proponents of what has come to be called the new or causal theory of reference, presents his
Ricotta, a clinical laboratory consultant, explains how medical lab tests aid in the evaluation of a person's overall health. Using simple, nontechnical language, she gives background on the many type
Burger (curator emeritus, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago) ponders the likelihood that other technological civilizations exist in Earth's galaxy. He examines the critical points in the plane
Altmann, a mathematical physicist (Oxford U.) provides a philosophical framework for educated lay readers to understand the meaning of natural law, the scientific method, and causality in science. Rev
New edition of a reader containing 33 essays (10 new to this update), arranged in sections on science and pseudoscience, the natural and social sciences, explanation and law, theory and observation, c
Argues against a Christian philosophical orientation, faith-based fideistic accounts, and the more traditional varieties of natural theology, and develops a naturalistic philosophical account that avo
This study is not an attempt to render an account of Heidegger's history of Being; that history is not a story and cannot be retold as one. This book is concerned with the insight that introduces us t
A leading technology expert examines ways to manage the rapid proliferation of technology and come to grips with its pervasive influence.Technology--always a key driver of historical change--is now tr
The psychologist who worked with a famous amnesiac patient for fifty years explains what his studies show about how memory functions and ways to keep the brain active.This book summarizes the results
The whole story of laser weapons with a focus on its many interesting characters and sometimes bizarre schemesThe laser--a milestone invention of the mid-twentieth century--quickly captured the imagin
A sociologist explores the many ways that digital natives' interaction with technology has changed their relationship with people, places, jobs, and other stabilizing structures and created a new way
A tech-industry insider takes a critical look at the effect games are having on our short- and long-term happiness and assesses the cultural prospects of a society increasingly obsessed with gaming.Th
Oliver Heaviside (1850 -1925) may not be a household name but he was one of the great pioneers of electrical science: his work led to huge advances in communications and became the bedrock of the subject of electrical engineering as it is taught and practiced today. His ideas and original accomplishments are now so much a part of everyday electrical science that they are simply taken for granted; almost nobody wonders how they came about and Heaviside's name has been lost from view.This book tells the complete story of this extraordinary though often unappreciated scientist. The author interweaves details of Heaviside's life and personality with clear explanations of his many important contributions to the field of electrical engineering. He describes a man with an irreverent sense of fun who cared nothing for social or mathematical conventions and lived a fiercely independent life. His achievements include creating the mathematical tools that were to prove essential to the proper unde
Wouldn't it be great if all school teachers (from kindergarten through high school) would share the joy of mathematics with their students, rather than focus only on the prescribed curriculum that wil
This compelling approach to the immigration debate takes the reader behind the blaring headlines and into communities grappling with the reality of new immigrants and the changing nature of American i
Climate change is often associated with predictions of dire calamities. But in the past, heroic individuals have stepped forward to meet even the most ominous ecological challenges. This book tells an
Tucker (philosophy, U. of Texas-Austin) transforms five of Plato's dialogues with Socrates into short stories in modern US settings, aiming to make their universal themes more accessible and entertain
The only biography of Thurgood Marshall endorsed by his immediate family covers his whole life, from his upbringing to his landmark work with the NAACP and his appointment as the first African-America
Holden, a branding and research strategist who consults with organizations around the world, draws on stories from history, politics, sports, popular culture, and business and branding to show busines
Compares the United States with other affluent democracies in such areas as health, crime and violence, education, democracy, and equality, and suggests ways the country might improve its standing in
A lawyer with a background in philosophy, Kellogg asks how the ancient Greek writers enrich people's lives even today, and what wisdom they teach. His topics include Homer and the heroic ideal, Aeschy
Communication scholars Lull (emeritus, San Jose State U., California) and Neiva (U. of Alabama-Birmingham) explore how communication drives biological and cultural change by analyzing core domains of
