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Humans are unique in their ability to reflect on themselves.
Recently a number of scholars have pointed out that human
self-conceptions have a history. Ideas of human nature in the West
have always been shaped by the interplay of philosophy, theology,
science, and technology. The fast pace of developments in the
latter two spheres (neuroscience, genetics, artificial
intelligence, biomedical engineering) call for fresh reflections on
what it means, now, to be human, and for theological and ethical
judgments on how we might shape our own destiny in the future. The
leading scholars in this book offer fresh contributions to the
lively quest for an account of ourselves that does justice to
current developments in theology, science, technology, and
philosophy.
This book presents a celebration, survey and critique of the
theological work of arguably the most important and most
widely-read contributor to the modern dialogue between science and
theology: John Polkinghorne. Including a major survey by
Polkinghorne himself of his life's work in theology, this book
draws together contributors from among the most important voices in
the science-theology dialogue today to focus on key aspects of
Polkinghorne's work, with Polkinghorne providing responses. Anybody
exploring contemporary aspects of the science-religion debate will
find this book invaluable.
This book presents a celebration, survey and critique of the
theological work of arguably the most important and most
widely-read contributor to the modern dialogue between science and
theology: John Polkinghorne. Including a major survey by
Polkinghorne himself of his life's work in theology, this book
draws together contributors from among the most important voices in
the science-theology dialogue today to focus on key aspects of
Polkinghorne's work, with Polkinghorne providing responses. Anybody
exploring contemporary aspects of the science-religion debate will
find this book invaluable.
Humans are unique in their ability to reflect on themselves.
Recently a number of scholars have pointed out that human
self-conceptions have a history. Ideas of human nature in the West
have always been shaped by the interplay of philosophy, theology,
science, and technology. The fast pace of developments in the
latter two spheres (neuroscience, genetics, artificial
intelligence, biomedical engineering) call for fresh reflections on
what it means, now, to be human, and for theological and ethical
judgments on how we might shape our own destiny in the future. The
leading scholars in this book offer fresh contributions to the
lively quest for an account of ourselves that does justice to
current developments in theology, science, technology, and
philosophy.
From the sixteenth to early-nineteenth century, four times more
Africans than Europeans crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.
While this forced migration stripped slaves of their liberty, it
failed to destroy many of their cultural practices, which came with
Africans to the New World. In Working the Diaspora, Frederick
Knight examines work cultures on both sides of the Atlantic, from
West and West Central Africa to British North America and the
Caribbean.
Knight demonstrates that the knowledge that Africans carried
across the Atlantic shaped Anglo-American agricultural development
and made particularly important contributions to cotton, indigo,
tobacco, and staple food cultivation. The book also compellingly
argues that the work experience of slaves shaped their views of the
natural world. Broad in scope, clearly written, and at the center
of current scholarly debates, Working the Diaspora challenges
readers to alter their conceptual frameworks about Africans by
looking at them as workers who, through the course of the Atlantic
slave trade and plantation labor, shaped the development of the
Americas in significant ways.
Commencing with a chapter which places "Physcomitrella" into
phylogenetic position, this important publication then covers the
following major topics. Population genetics, genome, transcripts
and metabolomics, gene targeting, hormones, small RNAs, tip growth,
chloroplasts, sporophyte development, desiccation and oxidative
stress, sugar metabolism, and pathogenesis. With chapters
contributed by many of the World's leading workers in the area,
this landmark book is essential reading for all those studying
plant evolutionary biology, genomics, molecular and cell biology
and genetics.
Ranging from macabre fantasies to fairy tales and tales of crime,
these stories from the author of "The Nutcracker" create a rich
fictional world. Hoffman paints a complex vision of humanity, where
people struggle to establish identities in a hostile, absurd world.
"The editors have made an excellent selection, and the result is a
book of great distinction."--Denis Donoghue, "New York Review of
Books"
"The translators have proved fully equal to all the challenges of
Hoffmann's romantic irony and his richly allusive prose, giving us
an accurate and idiomatic rendering that also retains much of the
original flavor."--Harry Zohn, "Saturday Review"
Applied Biomechanics Laboratory Manual With HKPropel Access
provides guided opportunities for students to connect their
conceptual understanding of biomechanics to practical applications.
As readers progress through 13 easy-to-follow experiential-based
learning labs, they will gain insight into how these mechanical
principles relate to areas such as sport performance, athletic
injury, ergonomics, and rehabilitation. This manual engages
students with full-color images as well as visual aids. It is an
ideal primary or supplemental text for any biomechanics and
kinesiology curriculum. Applied Biomechanics Laboratory Manual
comprises 13 laboratory chapters that offer a total of 20 lab
activities. Each laboratory chapter provides at least one complete
lesson, including objectives, key terms, and introductory content
that set the stage for learning. Each lab activity is broken down
into step-by-step procedures, providing guidance for those new to
lab settings so that they may complete the process with confidence.
Related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel include
digital versions of the forms found in the book as well as online
video clips that simulate the experience of performing many of the
lab activities. The text is organized in a logical progression that
builds on the knowledge students acquire as they advance. Written
by instructors with a variety of teaching experiences in the field
of biomechanics, the multiple lab activities are designed so they
can be completed in any educational setting. Each lab activity
begins with a recommended equipment list to facilitate lesson
preparation. A list of recommended data analysis software tools is
provided in some equipment lists. For educational settings where no
data analysis software is available, data is provided so students
can complete the laboratory reports for the lab activity. Applied
Biomechanics Laboratory Manual gives students an opportunity to
observe the principles of biomechanics in action. The manual serves
as a high-quality resource for students to learn how to perform
basic laboratory testing procedures used in assessing human
performance and body mechanics. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel
is included with this ebook.
This is the first full-length detailed survey and critique of
modern Jerome scholarship, covering the crucial period 1880-2014.
At one level, the author ably argues that, despite Jerome's faults,
his work holds many important insights into the Early Church's
formation of Christian identity and Christian orthodoxy. On another
level, by examining aspects of Jerome's writing through the lens of
modern scholarship, the study also illumines the changing
directions and perspectives of Jerome studies. As such, it is a
valuable and unique account of the scholarly representation of
Jerome's oeuvre. Christopher Knight's work will continue to have a
respected place amongst Jerome studies for years to come. Content
1. Introduction 2. Jerome and Biblical Interpretation in the Early
Church 3. Early Modern Jerome Scholarship: 1880-1965 4. Later
Modern Jerome Scholarship: 1966-2012 5. Present Jerome Scholarship:
2013-2015 6. The Future of Jerome Studies 7. Conclusion
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