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An Adventure in Statistics - The Reality Enigma (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Andy Field An Adventure in Statistics - The Reality Enigma (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Andy Field
R1,124 Discovery Miles 11 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Shortlisted for the British Psychological Society Book Award 2017 Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2016 Shortlisted for the Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers Award for Innovation in Publishing 2016 Now in its second edition, An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma by best-selling author and award-winning teacher Andy Field offers a better way to learn statistics. It combines rock-solid statistics coverage with compelling visual storytelling to address the conceptual difficulties that students learning statistics for the first time often encounter in introductory courses. Students are guided away from rote memorization towards independent, critical thinking and problem solving. This essential foundation to understanding statistics is woven into the unique action-packed story of Zach, who thinks, processes information and faces challenges to his understanding in the same way as a statistics novice. Illustrated with stunning, graphic novel-style art and featuring Socratic dialogue, the story captivates readers as it introduces them to concepts, eliminating potential statistics anxiety. No previous statistics knowledge is presumed, and no use of data analysis software is required - everything you would expect for an introductory course is covered but with a contemporary twist, arming students with a strong grounding in understanding classical and Bayesian approaches to data analysis. With its unique combination of story, concepts and terminology, this complete introduction to statistics from bestselling author Andy Field breaks the mould to present a statistical tale like no other. Stay connected Join us on Facebook and share your experiences with Andy's texts, check out news, access free stuff, see photos, watch videos, learn about competitions, and much more.

Probability and Stochastic Processes - A Friendly Introduction for Electrical and Computer Engineers (Paperback, 3rd Edition... Probability and Stochastic Processes - A Friendly Introduction for Electrical and Computer Engineers (Paperback, 3rd Edition International Student Version)
Roy D. Yates, David J. Goodman
R1,423 Discovery Miles 14 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text introduces engineering students to probability theory and stochastic processes. Along with thorough mathematical development of the subject, the book presents intuitive explanations of key points in order to give students the insights they need to apply math to practical engineering problems. The first seven chapters contain the core material that is essential to any introductory course. In one-semester undergraduate courses, instructors can select material from the remaining chapters to meet their individual goals. Graduate courses can cover all chapters in one semester.

Useful Math & Physical Formulae (Paperback, Main): M. Watkins Useful Math & Physical Formulae (Paperback, Main)
M. Watkins 1
R180 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R20 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Equations are the magical invocations of millions of modern mathemagicians. Have you ever needed one fast? Circles. Triangles. Spaceships. Mechanics. Trigonometry. Statistics. Areas. Liquids. Gases. Fireworks. Calculus. Fields. Dimensions. Matrices. Constants. Circuits. Probabilities. Gears. More. Mathematician Matthew Watkins and illustrator Matt Tweed have compressed almost every familiar equation from mathematics and physics into one tiny book. A quick, fun, stylish reference book with appeal to anyone interested in the sciences. Not for muggs. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

Edward Conze's The Psychology of Mass Propaganda (Paperback): Richard N. Levine, Nathan H. Levine Edward Conze's The Psychology of Mass Propaganda (Paperback)
Richard N. Levine, Nathan H. Levine
R1,359 Discovery Miles 13 590 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Edward Conze's The Psychology of Mass Propaganda presents a commentary on the psychology of propaganda and the rise of fascism in Europe in the 1930s. Completed in 1939, during the period of Conze's own inflection from Marxist philosophy to Buddhist studies, the original manuscript was never published and is now in print for the first time. Presenting a unique historical perspective, while also appealing to an acutely topical interest in the conditions under which autocracy and fascism arise, the book examines the psychology of mass propaganda through copious contemporary and historical examples. Conze focuses especially on recent news articles and the statements of the propagandists of many of the governments that would go on to participate in the Second World War, including Germany, Italy, the USSR, USA and UK, all of which he interprets through the lens of recent psychological and historical research. The book has been edited and includes a new introduction by Richard N. Levine and Nathan H. Levine, also featuring a foreword by American legal scholar Laurence H. Tribe, and an afterword by actor, director, writer, and Buddhist priest Peter Coyote. This is a fascinating opportunity for scholars across several disciplines, including political scientists and psychologists, historians and sociologists, to access one of Conze's previously unpublished works. It will also be of importance to those interested in Conze's work on Buddhist philosophy, and in the psychology of propaganda more broadly.

Data Science and Analytics Strategy - An Emergent Design Approach (Paperback): Kailash Awati, Alexander Scriven Data Science and Analytics Strategy - An Emergent Design Approach (Paperback)
Kailash Awati, Alexander Scriven
R1,329 Discovery Miles 13 290 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Written for professionals looking to build data science and analytics capabilities within their organizations as well as those who wish to expand their knowledge and advance their careers in the data space Shows how to build a fit-for-purpose data science capability in a manner that avoids the most common pitfalls Most data strategy works 'top-down' by providing technical solutions to perceived organizational needs. This book uses emergent design, an evolutionary approach that increases the chances of successful outcomes while minimising upfront investment

An Introduction to Kolmogorov Complexity and Its Applications (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2008): Ming Li, Paul M. B. Vitanyi An Introduction to Kolmogorov Complexity and Its Applications (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2008)
Ming Li, Paul M. B. Vitanyi
R3,118 Discovery Miles 31 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

a oeThe book is outstanding and admirable in many respects. ... is necessary reading for all kinds of readers from undergraduate students to top authorities in the field.a Journal of Symbolic Logic

Written by two experts in the field, this is the only comprehensive and unified treatment of the central ideas and their applications of Kolmogorov complexity. The book presents a thorough treatment of the subject with a wide range of illustrative applications. Such applications include the randomness of finite objects or infinite sequences, Martin-Loef tests for randomness, information theory, computational learning theory, the complexity of algorithms, and the thermodynamics of computing. It will be ideal for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers in computer science, mathematics, cognitive sciences, philosophy, artificial intelligence, statistics, and physics. The book is self-contained in that it contains the basic requirements from mathematics and computer science. Included are also numerous problem sets, comments, source references, and hints to solutions of problems. New topics in this edition include Omega numbers, Kolmogorova "Loveland randomness, universal learning, communication complexity, Kolmogorov's random graphs, time-limited universal distribution, Shannon information and others.

Fundamentals of Group Process Observation (Paperback): Devika Dibya Choudhuri, Christopher J. McCarthy Fundamentals of Group Process Observation (Paperback)
Devika Dibya Choudhuri, Christopher J. McCarthy
R1,132 Discovery Miles 11 320 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This edited collection covers the role of the process observer - a position that enhances the effectiveness of group functioning by observing the process, summarizing the behavior of the group so that the group can learn and, if needed, improve its functioning. There is little guidance on best practices for this role, and in most settings, process observers are forced to rely on whatever previous training they have received in group work to fulfil their role. The first of its kind, this book offers a wealth of resources for the role of group process observer organized in a systematic way. Each contributor focuses on a specific aspect of group process observation, identifying what is currently known on the topic, suggesting best practices, and providing the reader with tools, structures, and guidelines for effective process observation. Students and educators of group work courses will find this book integral as it covers the existing gap in literature on group process observation.

Discrete Structures (Hardcover, 4th Revised edition): B.S. Vatsa, Suchi Vasta Discrete Structures (Hardcover, 4th Revised edition)
B.S. Vatsa, Suchi Vasta
R1,250 Discovery Miles 12 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book has been designed to deal with the topics which are indispensable in the advanced age of computer science. The first three chapters cover mathematical logic, sets, relations and function. Next come the chapters on ordered sets, Boolean albegra and switching circuits and matrices. Finally there are individual chapters on combinatorics, discrete numeric functions, generating functinos, recurrence relations, algebraic structures and graph theory; Graphs are binary trees. The purpose of this book is to present principles and concepts of discrete structures as relevant to student learning. The matter has been presented in as simple and lucid manner as possible and a large number of solved examples to understand the concept and principle of the theory have been introduced.

Quick Calculus: A Self-Teaching Guide, Third Editi on (Paperback, 3rd Edition): D. Kleppner Quick Calculus: A Self-Teaching Guide, Third Editi on (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
D. Kleppner
R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover an accessible and easy-to-use guide to calculus fundamentals In Quick Calculus: A Self-Teaching Guide, 3rd Edition, a team of expert MIT educators delivers a hands-on and practical handbook to essential calculus concepts and terms. The author explores calculus techniques and applications, showing readers how to immediately implement the concepts discussed within to help solve real-world problems. In the book, readers will find: An accessible introduction to the basics of differential and integral calculus An interactive self-teaching guide that offers frequent questions and practice problems with solutions. A format that enables them to monitor their progress and gauge their knowledge This latest edition provides new sections, rewritten introductions, and worked examples that demonstrate how to apply calculus concepts to problems in physics, health sciences, engineering, statistics, and other core sciences. Quick Calculus: A Self-Teaching Guide, 3rd Edition is an invaluable resource for students and lifelong learners hoping to strengthen their foundations in calculus.

Around the World in 80 Games - A Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the Greatest Games (Paperback): Marcus du Sautoy Around the World in 80 Games - A Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the Greatest Games (Paperback)
Marcus du Sautoy
R500 R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Save R100 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Why do some games seem to be universal while others have a particular connection to the culture of the people playing them? Around the World in 80 Games is about the mathematics of chance, game theory, gamification, gaming strategies and computer games. Traversing the globe, Marcus du Sautoy looks at the genesis of games new and old, explores how to invent a good game and explains the fascination of a popular lockdown game. The most simple games endure: board games, card games and dice games have captivated us for centuries and the acclaimed mathematician and author of The Creativity Code (among many others) will once again bring mathematics to the fore with insight and aplomb in Around the World in 80 Games.

Nonlinear Systems and Their Remarkable Mathematical Structures, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (Hardcover): Norbert Euler, Maria Clara... Nonlinear Systems and Their Remarkable Mathematical Structures, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (Hardcover)
Norbert Euler, Maria Clara Nucci, Dajun Zhang
R14,090 Discovery Miles 140 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This set of three volumes aims to describe the recent progress in nonlinear differential equations and nonlinear dynamical systems (both continuous and discrete). Written by experts, each chapter is self-contained and aims to clearly illustrate some of the mathematical theories of nonlinear systems. These volumes should be suitable for graduate and postgraduate students in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering sciences, as well as for researchers (both pure and applied) interested in nonlinear systems. The common theme throughout all the volumes is on solvable and integrable nonlinear systems of equations and methods/theories that can be applied to analyze those systems. Some applications are also discussed. Features Clearly illustrates the mathematical theories of nonlinear systems and their progress to both the non-expert and active researchers in this area. Suitable for graduate students in mathematics, applied mathematics and some of the engineering sciences. Written in a careful pedagogical manner by those experts who have been involved in the research themselves, with each contribution being reasonably self-contained.

Mathematical Aspects of Deep Learning (Hardcover): Philipp Grohs, Gitta Kutyniok Mathematical Aspects of Deep Learning (Hardcover)
Philipp Grohs, Gitta Kutyniok
R2,269 R2,108 Discovery Miles 21 080 Save R161 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In recent years the development of new classification and regression algorithms based on deep learning has led to a revolution in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis. The development of a theoretical foundation to guarantee the success of these algorithms constitutes one of the most active and exciting research topics in applied mathematics. This book presents the current mathematical understanding of deep learning methods from the point of view of the leading experts in the field. It serves both as a starting point for researchers and graduate students in computer science, mathematics, and statistics trying to get into the field and as an invaluable reference for future research.

Fermat's Last Theorem (Paperback, New edition): Simon Singh Fermat's Last Theorem (Paperback, New edition)
Simon Singh
R355 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R106 (30%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In 1963 a schoolboy browsing in his local library stumbled across the world's greatest mathematical problem: Fermat's Last Theorem, a puzzle that every child can understand but which has baffled mathematicians for over 300 years. Aged just ten, Andrew Wiles dreamed that he would crack it. Wiles's lifelong obsession with a seemingly simple challenge set by a long-dead Frenchman is an emotional tale of sacrifice and extraordinary determination. In the end, Wiles was forced to work in secrecy and isolation for seven years, harnessing all the power of modern maths to achieve his childhood dream. Many before him had tried and failed, including a 18-century philanderer who was killed in a duel. An 18-century Frenchwoman made a major breakthrough in solving the riddle, but she had to attend maths lectures at the Ecole Polytechnique disguised as a man since women were forbidden entry to the school. A remarkable story of human endeavour and intellectual brilliance over three centuries, Fermat's Last Theorem will fascinate both specialist and general readers.

Understanding Culture - Theory, Research, and Application (Paperback): Robert S. Wyer, Chi-yue Chiu, Ying-yi Hong Understanding Culture - Theory, Research, and Application (Paperback)
Robert S. Wyer, Chi-yue Chiu, Ying-yi Hong
R1,459 Discovery Miles 14 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume contains contributions from 24 internationally known scholars covering a broad spectrum of interests in cross-cultural theory and research. This breadth is reflected in the diversity of the topics covered in the volume, which include theoretical approaches to cross-cultural research, the dimensions of national cultures and their measurement, ecological and economic foundations of culture, cognitive, perceptual and emotional manifestations of culture, and bicultural and intercultural processes. In addition to the individual chapters, the volume contains a dialog among 14 experts in the field on a number of issues of concern in cross-cultural research, including the relation of psychological studies of culture to national development and national policies, the relationship between macro structures of a society and shared cognitions, the integration of structural and process models into a coherent theory of culture, how personal experiences and cultural traditions give rise to intra-cultural variation, whether culture can be validly measured by self-reports, the new challenges that confront cultural psychology, and whether psychology should strive to eliminate culture as an explanatory variable.

Network Psychometrics with R - A Guide for Behavioral and Social Scientists (Paperback): Adela-Maria Isvoranu, Sacha Epskamp,... Network Psychometrics with R - A Guide for Behavioral and Social Scientists (Paperback)
Adela-Maria Isvoranu, Sacha Epskamp, Lourens Waldorp, Denny Borsboom
R1,575 Discovery Miles 15 750 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A systematic, innovative introduction to the field of network analysis, Network Psychometrics with R: A Guide for Behavioral and Social Scientists provides a comprehensive overview of and guide to both the theoretical foundations of network psychometrics as well as modelling techniques developed from this perspective. Written by pioneers in the field, this textbook showcases cutting-edge methods in an easily accessible format, accompanied by problem sets and code. After working through this book, readers will be able to understand the theoretical foundations behind network modelling, infer network topology, and estimate network parameters from different sources of data. This book features an introduction on the statistical programming language R that guides readers on how to analyse network structures and their stability using R. While Network Psychometrics with R is written in the context of social and behavioral science, the methods introduced in this book are widely applicable to data sets from related fields of study. Additionally, while the text is written in a non-technical manner, technical content is highlighted in textboxes for the interested reader. Network Psychometrics with R is ideal for instructors and students of undergraduate and graduate level courses and workshops in the field of network psychometrics as well as established researchers looking to master new methods. This book is accompanied by a companion website with resources for both students and lecturers.

Mathematics and Archaeology (Paperback): Juan A. Barcelo, Igor Bogdanovic Mathematics and Archaeology (Paperback)
Juan A. Barcelo, Igor Bogdanovic
R1,448 Discovery Miles 14 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although many archaeologists have a good understanding of the basics in computer science, statistics, geostatistics, modeling, and data mining, more literature is needed about the advanced analysis in these areas. This book aids archaeologists in learning more advanced tools and methods while also helping mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists with no previous knowledge of the field realize the potential of the methods in archaeological experiments.

Algebraic Groups and Number Theory: Volume 1 (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Vladimir Platonov, Andrei Rapinchuk, Igor... Algebraic Groups and Number Theory: Volume 1 (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Vladimir Platonov, Andrei Rapinchuk, Igor Rapinchuk
R1,773 R1,669 Discovery Miles 16 690 Save R104 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first edition of this book provided the first systematic exposition of the arithmetic theory of algebraic groups. This revised second edition, now published in two volumes, retains the same goals, while incorporating corrections and improvements, as well as new material covering more recent developments. Volume I begins with chapters covering background material on number theory, algebraic groups, and cohomology (both abelian and non-abelian), and then turns to algebraic groups over locally compact fields. The remaining two chapters provide a detailed treatment of arithmetic subgroups and reduction theory in both the real and adelic settings. Volume I includes new material on groups with bounded generation and abstract arithmetic groups. With minimal prerequisites and complete proofs given whenever possible, this book is suitable for self-study for graduate students wishing to learn the subject as well as a reference for researchers in number theory, algebraic geometry, and related areas.

An Introduction to Latent Variable Growth Curve Modeling - Concepts, Issues, and Application, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd... An Introduction to Latent Variable Growth Curve Modeling - Concepts, Issues, and Application, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Terry E. Duncan, Susan C. Duncan, Lisa A. Strycker
R1,538 Discovery Miles 15 380 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to latent variable growth curve modeling (LGM) for analyzing repeated measures. It presents the statistical basis for LGM and its various methodological extensions, including a number of practical examples of its use. It is designed to take advantage of the reader's familiarity with analysis of variance and structural equation modeling (SEM) in introducing LGM techniques. Sample data, syntax, input and output, are provided for EQS, Amos, LISREL, and Mplus on the book's CD. Throughout the book, the authors present a variety of LGM techniques that are useful for many different research designs, and numerous figures provide helpful diagrams of the examples.
Updated throughout, the second edition features three new chapters--growth modeling with ordered categorical variables, growth mixture modeling, and pooled interrupted time series LGM approaches. Following a new organization, the book now covers the development of the LGM, followed by chapters on multiple-group issues (analyzing growth in multiple populations, accelerated designs, and multi-level longitudinal approaches), and then special topics such as missing data models, LGM power and Monte Carlo estimation, and latent growth interaction models. The model specifications previously included in the appendices are now available on the CD so the reader can more easily adapt the models to their own research.
This practical guide is ideal for a wide range of social and behavioral researchers interested in the measurement of change over time, including social, developmental, organizational, educational, consumer, personality and clinical psychologists, sociologists, and quantitativemethodologists, as well as for a text on latent variable growth curve modeling or as a supplement for a course on multivariate statistics. A prerequisite of graduate level statistics is recommended.

Multilevel Modeling of Secure Systems in QoP-ML (Paperback): Bogdan Księżopolski Multilevel Modeling of Secure Systems in QoP-ML (Paperback)
Bogdan Księżopolski
R1,440 Discovery Miles 14 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In order to perform effective analysis of today’s information security systems, numerous components must be taken into consideration. This book presents a well-organized, consistent solution created by the author, which allows for precise multilevel analysis of information security systems and accounts for all of the significant details. Enabling the multilevel modeling of secure systems, the quality of protection modeling language (QoP-ML) approach provides for the abstraction of security systems while maintaining an emphasis on quality protection. This book introduces the basis of the QoP modeling language along with all the advanced analysis modules, syntax, and semantics. It delineates the steps used in cryptographic protocols and introduces a multilevel protocol analysis that expands current understanding. Introduces quality of protection evaluation of IT Systems Covers the financial, economic, and CO2 emission analysis phase Supplies a multilevel analysis of Cloud-based data centers Details the structures for advanced communication modeling and energy analysis Considers security and energy efficiency trade-offs for the protocols of wireless sensor network architectures Includes case studies that illustrate the QoP analysis process using the QoP-ML Examines the robust security metrics of cryptographic primitives Compares and contrasts QoP-ML with the PL/SQL, SecureUML, and UMLsec approaches by means of the SEQUAL framework The book explains the formal logic for representing the relationships between security mechanisms in a manner that offers the possibility to evaluate security attributes. It presents the architecture and API of tools that ensure automatic analysis, including the automatic quality of protection analysis tool (AQoPA), crypto metrics tool (CMTool), and security mechanisms evaluation tool (SMETool). The book includes a number of examples and case studies that illustrate the QoP analysis process by the QoP-ML. Every operation defined by QoP-ML is described within parameters of security metrics to help you better evaluate the impact of each operation on your system's security.

Sparse Graphical Modeling for High Dimensional Data - A Paradigm of Conditional Independence Tests (Hardcover): Faming Liang,... Sparse Graphical Modeling for High Dimensional Data - A Paradigm of Conditional Independence Tests (Hardcover)
Faming Liang, Bochao Jia
R2,723 Discovery Miles 27 230 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book provides a general framework for learning sparse graphical models with conditional independence tests. It includes complete treatments for Gaussian, Poisson, multinomial, and mixed data; unified treatments for covariate adjustments, data integration, and network comparison; unified treatments for missing data and heterogeneous data; efficient methods for joint estimation of multiple graphical models; effective methods of high-dimensional variable selection; and effective methods of high-dimensional inference. The methods possess an embarrassingly parallel structure in performing conditional independence tests, and the computation can be significantly accelerated by running in parallel on a multi-core computer or a parallel architecture. This book is intended to serve researchers and scientists interested in high-dimensional statistics, and graduate students in broad data science disciplines. Key Features: A general framework for learning sparse graphical models with conditional independence tests Complete treatments for different types of data, Gaussian, Poisson, multinomial, and mixed data Unified treatments for data integration, network comparison, and covariate adjustment Unified treatments for missing data and heterogeneous data Efficient methods for joint estimation of multiple graphical models Effective methods of high-dimensional variable selection Effective methods of high-dimensional inference

Bird's Higher Engineering Mathematics (Paperback, 9th edition): John Bird Bird's Higher Engineering Mathematics (Paperback, 9th edition)
John Bird
R910 R841 Discovery Miles 8 410 Save R69 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Higher Engineering Mathematics has helped thousands of students to succeed in their exams by developing problem-solving skills, It is supported by over 600 practical engineering examples and applications which relate theory to practice. The extensive and thorough topic coverage makes this a solid text for undergraduate and upper-level vocational courses. Its companion website provides resources for both students and lecturers, including lists of essential formulae, ands full solutions to all 2,000 further questions contained in the 277 practice exercises; and illustrations and answers to revision tests for adopting course instructors.

Foundations of Modern Physics (Hardcover): Steven Weinberg Foundations of Modern Physics (Hardcover)
Steven Weinberg
R1,175 Discovery Miles 11 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In addition to his ground-breaking research, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg is known for a series of highly praised texts on various aspects of physics, combining exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear exposition. Describing the foundations of modern physics in their historical context and with some new derivations, Weinberg introduces topics ranging from early applications of atomic theory through thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, transport theory, special relativity, quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and quantum field theory. This volume provides the basis for advanced undergraduate and graduate physics courses as well as being a handy introduction to aspects of modern physics for working scientists.

AI-based Metaheuristics for Information Security in Digital Media (Hardcover): Apoorva S Shastri, Mangal Singh, Anand J.... AI-based Metaheuristics for Information Security in Digital Media (Hardcover)
Apoorva S Shastri, Mangal Singh, Anand J. Kulkarni, Patrick Siarry
R2,325 Discovery Miles 23 250 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

AI Metaheuristics for Information Security in Digital Media examines the latest developments in AI-based metaheuristics algorithms with applications in information security for digital media. It highlights the importance of several security parameters, their analysis, and validations for different practical applications. Drawing on multidisciplinary research including computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence, modified/newly developed metaheuristics algorithms, it will enhance information security for society. It includes state-of-the-art research with illustrations and exercises throughout.

Introduction to Python for Humanists (Paperback): William Mattingly Introduction to Python for Humanists (Paperback)
William Mattingly
R1,434 Discovery Miles 14 340 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book will introduce digital humanists at all levels of education to Python. It provides background and guidance on learning the Python computer programming language, and as it presumes no knowledge on the part of the reader about computers or coding concepts allows the reader to gradually learn the more complex tasks that are currently popular in the field of digital humanities. This book will be aimed at undergraduates, graduates, and faculty who are interested in learning how to use Python as a tool within their workflow. An Introduction to Python for Digital Humanists will act as a primer for students who wish to use Python, allowing them to engage with more advanced textbooks. This book fills a real need, as it is first Python introduction to be aimed squarely at humanities students, as other books currently available do not approach Python from a humanities perspective. It will be designed so that those experienced in Python can teach from it, in addition to allowing those who are interested in being self-taught can use it for that purpose. Key Features: Data analysis Data science Computational humanities Digital humanities Python Natural language processing Social network analysis App development

Evolution and the Human-Animal Drive to Conflict - A Psychobiological Perspective (Paperback): Jorge A. Colombo Evolution and the Human-Animal Drive to Conflict - A Psychobiological Perspective (Paperback)
Jorge A. Colombo
R1,160 Discovery Miles 11 600 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Evolution and the Human-Animal Drive to Conflict examines how fundamental, universal animal drives, such as dominance/prevalence, survival, kinship, and "profit" (greed, advantage, whether of material or social nature), provide the basis for the evolutionary trap that promotes the unstable, conflictive, dominant-prone individual and group human behaviours. Examining this behavioural tension, this book argues that while these innate features set up behaviours that lean towards aggression influenced by social inequalities, the means implemented to defuse them resort to emotional and intellectual strategies that sponsor fanaticism and often reproduce the very same behaviours they intend to defuse. In addressing these concerns, the book argues that we should enhance our resources to promote solidarity, accept cultural differences, deter expansionist and uncontrolled profit drives, and achieve collective access towards knowledge and progress in living conditions. This entails promoting the redistribution of resources and creative labour access and avoiding policies that generate a fragmented world with collective and individual development disparities that invite and encourage dominance behaviours. This resource redistribution asserts that it is necessary to reformulate the global set of human priorities towards increased access to better living conditions, cognitive enhancement, a more amiable interaction with the ecosystem and non-aggressive cultural differences, promote universal access to knowledge, and enhance creativity and cultural convivence. These behavioural changes entail partial derangement of our ancestral animal drives camouflaged under different cultural profiles until the species succeeds in replacing the dominance of basic animal drives with prosocial, collective ones. Though it entails a formidable task of confronting financial, military, and religious powers and cultural inertias – human history is also a challenging, continuous experience in these domains – for the sake of our own self-identity and self-evaluation, we should reject any suggestion of not continuing embracing slowly constructing collective utopias channelled towards improving individual and collective freedom and creativeness. This book will interest academics and students in social, cognitive, and evolutionary psychology, the neurosciences, palaeoanthropology, philosophy, and anthropology.

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