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Lessons can be learnt from the past; from time to time it is useful
for practitioners to look back over the historical developments of
their science. Hydrogeology has developed from humble beginnings
into the broad church of investigatory procedures which
collectively form the modern-day hydrogeologist's tool box.
Hydrogeology remains a branch of the over-arching science of
geology and today provides analysis of the sub-surface part of the
water cycle within a holistic approach to problem solving. The
History of Hydrogeology, is a first attempt to bring the story of
the evolution of the science of hydrogeology together from a
country- or region-specific viewpoint. It does not cover history to
the present day, nor does it deal with all countries involved in
groundwater studies, but rather takes the story for specific key
countries up and until about the period 1975 to 1980. This is when
hydrogeology was still evolving and developing, and in some areas
doing so quite rapidly. The book has been written not only for
practitioners of hydrogeology and hydrology but also for teachers
and students to see the context of the evolution of the science
around the globe. The History of Hydrogeology will also be of
interest to science historians and all those interested in the role
that individuals, institutes and nations have played over the years
in defining modern day studies of groundwater.
This leading-edge volume offers a new framework for
neuropsychological testing rooted in the current evidence base on
large-scale brain system interactions. Expert coverage brings
traditional discrete areas of cognitive functioning (e.g.,
attention, memory) in line with highly nuanced relationships
between cortical and subcortical processing. The new findings point
to more accurate and targeted testing, as authors expand on the
judicious addition of nonstandardized methods to core diagnostic
tools and the underused capacity of neuropsychological testing to
assess social behavior and personality. The book's emphasis on
cognition in context gives practitioners better understanding of
assessment and evaluation, leading to improved diagnosis,
treatment, and outcomes for individuals as well as significant
improvements in the field. This innovative reference: Reframes
cognitive functioning in light of current data on brain
interconnectivity. Critiques current methods of neuropsychological
test interpretation. Reviews known, useful interpretive
methodologies within a new context. Features instructive case
examples emphasizing accurate historical and test data. Revisits
the strengths and limitations of the bell curve construct. Examines
the interpretive significance of pathognomonic signs. Details
strategies for making neuropsychological evaluations more
clinically relevant. Large-Scale Brain Systems and
Neuropsychological Testing combines current findings, clinical
sense, and common sense to ground neuropsychologists, school
psychologists, child psychologists, and clinical social workers in
the effective assessment of real-world functioning.
This leading-edge volume offers a new framework for
neuropsychological testing rooted in the current evidence base on
large-scale brain system interactions. Expert coverage brings
traditional discrete areas of cognitive functioning (e.g.,
attention, memory) in line with highly nuanced relationships
between cortical and subcortical processing. The new findings point
to more accurate and targeted testing, as authors expand on the
judicious addition of nonstandardized methods to core diagnostic
tools and the underused capacity of neuropsychological testing to
assess social behavior and personality. The book's emphasis on
cognition in context gives practitioners better understanding of
assessment and evaluation, leading to improved diagnosis,
treatment, and outcomes for individuals as well as significant
improvements in the field. This innovative reference: Reframes
cognitive functioning in light of current data on brain
interconnectivity. Critiques current methods of neuropsychological
test interpretation. Reviews known, useful interpretive
methodologies within a new context. Features instructive case
examples emphasizing accurate historical and test data. Revisits
the strengths and limitations of the bell curve construct. Examines
the interpretive significance of pathognomonic signs. Details
strategies for making neuropsychological evaluations more
clinically relevant. Large-Scale Brain Systems and
Neuropsychological Testing combines current findings, clinical
sense, and common sense to ground neuropsychologists, school
psychologists, child psychologists, and clinical social workers in
the effective assessment of real-world functioning.
Lessons can be learnt from the past; from time to time it is useful
for practitioners to look back over the historical developments of
their science. Hydrogeology has developed from humble beginnings
into the broad church of investigatory procedures which
collectively form the modern-day hydrogeologist's tool box.
Hydrogeology remains a branch of the over-arching science of
geology and today provides analysis of the sub-surface part of the
water cycle within a holistic approach to problem solving. The
History of Hydrogeology, is a first attempt to bring the story of
the evolution of the science of hydrogeology together from a
country- or region-specific viewpoint. It does not cover history to
the present day, nor does it deal with all countries involved in
groundwater studies, but rather takes the story for specific key
countries up and until about the period 1975 to 1980. This is when
hydrogeology was still evolving and developing, and in some areas
doing so quite rapidly. The book has been written not only for
practitioners of hydrogeology and hydrology but also for teachers
and students to see the context of the evolution of the science
around the globe. The History of Hydrogeology will also be of
interest to science historians and all those interested in the role
that individuals, institutes and nations have played over the years
in defining modern day studies of groundwater.
In the early 1990s, a NASA-led team of scientists changed the way
we view the universe. With the COBE (Cosmic Background Explorer)
project, they showed that the microwave radiation that fills the
universe must have come from the Big Bang--effectively proving the
Big Bang theory beyond any doubt. It was one of the greatest
scientific findings of our generation, perhaps of all time. In "The
Very First Light," John Mather, one of COBE's leaders, and science
writer John Boslough tell the story of how it was achieved. A
gripping tale of big money, bigger egos, tense politics, and
cutting-edge engineering, "The Very First Light" offers a rare
insider's account of the world of big science.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
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