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Throughout the history of science, different thinkers, philosophers
and scientists postulated the existence of entities that, in spite
of their not being visible or detectable in their time, or perhaps
ever, were nevertheless useful to explain the real world. We
started this book by looking at a handful of these entities. These
included phlogiston to account for fire; the luminiferous ether for
propagation of radiation; the homunculus to provide for heredity;
and crystalline spheres to carry the wandering planets around the
earth. Many of these erroneous beliefs had held up progress, like
dragons on the edges of a map discouraging exploration. This
pattern of science evolution continued through the centuries up to
the present day.The book evolved into a more extensive history of
how science evolved through controversy, suppression, and the wish
to maintain the status quo. Our story passes from the Babylonians
and Greeks through the middle ages, the renaissance and the
scientific revolution to almost current events. We discuss the
evolution of our world, the controversy about the extinction of
dinosaurs, and open questions in contemporary science such as dark
matter, black holes and the origin of the Universe, including how
we understand the subatomic world of elementary particles.Most of
the chapters deal with astronomy, cosmology and physics, but there
are brief ventures into geosciences (continental drift),
biosciences (the homunculus), atmospheric physics (Heaviside
layer), paleontology (the extinction of dinosaurs), and computer
science (artificial intelligence). The authors present a sequence
of how mistakes and fallacies have been purged from our quest to
understand nature. The way these changes have come about are
skillfully set in their relevant historical contexts.
Throughout the history of science, different thinkers, philosophers
and scientists postulated the existence of entities that, in spite
of their not being visible or detectable in their time, or perhaps
ever, were nevertheless useful to explain the real world. We
started this book by looking at a handful of these entities. These
included phlogiston to account for fire; the luminiferous ether for
propagation of radiation; the homunculus to provide for heredity;
and crystalline spheres to carry the wandering planets around the
earth. Many of these erroneous beliefs had held up progress, like
dragons on the edges of a map discouraging exploration. This
pattern of science evolution continued through the centuries up to
the present day.The book evolved into a more extensive history of
how science evolved through controversy, suppression, and the wish
to maintain the status quo. Our story passes from the Babylonians
and Greeks through the middle ages, the renaissance and the
scientific revolution to almost current events. We discuss the
evolution of our world, the controversy about the extinction of
dinosaurs, and open questions in contemporary science such as dark
matter, black holes and the origin of the Universe, including how
we understand the subatomic world of elementary particles.Most of
the chapters deal with astronomy, cosmology and physics, but there
are brief ventures into geosciences (continental drift),
biosciences (the homunculus), atmospheric physics (Heaviside
layer), paleontology (the extinction of dinosaurs), and computer
science (artificial intelligence). The authors present a sequence
of how mistakes and fallacies have been purged from our quest to
understand nature. The way these changes have come about are
skillfully set in their relevant historical contexts.
The Handbook of Mind/Body Integration in Child and Adolescent
Development examines issues relating to the mind/body connection in
the development of children and adolescents, addressing problems of
adverse life experiences with clinical implications, including
somatization, functional or unexplained medical disturbances in
various organ systems, psychosomatic conditions, and the effects.
It discusses the interactions of emotions, experiences, thoughts in
the mind – and their manifestations in the body – of children
and youth. The book describes the effects of bodily conditions on
the emotional state and mental functioning of children, such as
cerebral palsy, major medical conditions, and other chronic health
problems. It also explores the effects of chronic stress as well as
child neglect and abuse on bodily manifestations.Key areas of
coverage include: Developmental issues in the embodiment of self
and body image in children and adolescents. Trauma and mind/body
consequences in children and adolescents. Munchausen syndrome by
proxy. Unexplained medical conditions, somatoform disorders, and
conversion disorders during childhood and adolescence, including
unexplained conditions in different organ systems (e.g.,
gastrointestinal, dermatological, neurological). Body/mind
conditions in youth with physical and intellectual disabilities and
chronic or severe medical conditions, including palliative care.
Complementary and alternative treatment approaches to mind/body
issues in children and adolescents, supplementing the usual mental
health interventions. The Handbook of Mind/Body Integration in
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is an essential resource for
researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as
clinicians, therapists, and related professionals in developmental
psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, family therapy, social
work, pediatrics, and public health.
This book deals with two areas: Global Commons and Security:
inextricably melted together and more relevant than ever in a world
which is ever globalized and... with an incognita looming on the
horizon: the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic upon the
International Relations and globalization. Global Commons have
always been relevant. It was Mahan who argued that the first and
most obvious light in which the sea presents itself from the
political and social point of view, is that of a great highway; or
better, perhaps, of a wide common... Nowadays, this view has been
further developed and, in addition to the unique legal implications
that the Global Commons introduce, they are viewed, more and more
intently, as a common pool of resources. Or perhaps, not that
common... Resources, the key word! Which has to be always
supplemented by two key words: access and security. And still,
another one: data, the cyberspace contribution to the equation.
In his early twenties, Alan Woodward returns to Baltimore from
World War II only to find himself alone and lonely. With meager
possessions, on a cold dreary day in 1946 he begins a trip
southward to a warmer clime in his search for a college, a home,
and someone to love. Along the way, his journey takes an amazing
turn. Is it cultural--or something else?
A true account of a Corrections Officer who's passion for
motorcycles and his motorcycle club was the backbone of trying to
save his daughter's life, his family and friends who sacrificed,
and his walk with Jesus.
This proceedings volume highlights the latest research presented at
the 8th International Conference on Research on National Brand
& Private Label Marketing (NB&PL2021). The topics covered
include: retailing, private label portfolio and assortment
management, marketing of premium store brands, using national
brands to exclude (delist) and include, optimal assortment size,
consumer store patronage, etc. Several contributions also focus on
private label pricing and promotion, especially on the relative
pricing of standard and premium private labels, and with regard to
the national brands in the assortment.
• Is a conceptually complete paradigm and a comprehensive design
methodology for intermediate and advanced game designers. •
Covers concept development, from coming up with a raw idea for a
game to greenlighting a refined version of that idea for
pre-production and later development. • Ludotronics is a
methodology that will help you whip ideas into shape until they are
strong and sturdy enough to qualify for a killer proposal and
become the beating heart of your game design document.
The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally
recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners.
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