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In his notes, Nietzsche refers to "the struggle between science and
wisdom exhibited in the ancient Greek philosophers". Nietzsche's
own view about "science" (learning) was to the effect that, at its
best, it should be greatly respected yet always tested by the
demands of personal wisdom, an "egotistical" quality which
nevertheless transcends self-indulgence.;This volume considers the
meaning and implications of Nietzsche's belief in relation to
philosophy up to the time of Aristotle, and then its bearing on
modern (essentially nihilistic) attitudes, to which it supplies
something of an antidote. By the author of "Aldous Huxley", "Out of
the Maestrom: Psychology and the Novel in the Twentieth Century",
"Characters of Women in Narrative Literature", "Ibsen and Shaw",
"Nietzsche and Modern Literature: Themes in Yeats, Rilke, Mann and
Lawrence", and "Nietzsche and the Spirit of Tragedy".
Using a variety of disciplinary approaches including archaeological
analysis and material culture studies, anthropology, historical
research, oral histories, and reflexive ethnography, the social
context of art creation is explored. May argues that Injalak Arts
as a place activates and draws together particular social groupings
to form a sense of identity and community. It is the nature of this
community, or 'Karrikadjurren' in the local dialect, that is the
primary focus of this book, with the artworks painted during this
period providing unique insights into art, identity, community and
innovation. This book will be of most interest to those working in
or studying archaeology, material culture studies, museum studies,
anthropology, sociology, Indigenous studies, art history,
Australian studies, rock art and development studies. More
specifically, this book will appeal to scholars with an interest in
the archaeology or anthropology of art, ethnoarchaeology, and the
nature and politics of community archaeology.
The development of complex cultural behaviour in our own species is
perhaps the most significant research issue in modern archaeology.
Until recently, it was believed that our capacity for language and
art only developed after some of our ancestors reached Europe
around 40,000 years ago. Archaeological discoveries in Africa now
show that modern humans were practicing symbolic behaviours prior
to their dispersal from that continent, and more recent discoveries
in Indonesia and Australia are once again challenging ideas about
human cultural development. Despite these significant discoveries
and exciting potentials, there is a curious absence of published
information about Asia-Pacific region, and consequently, global
narratives of our most celebrated cognitive accomplishment - art -
has consistently underrepresented the contribution of Southeast
Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. This volume provides the
first outline of what this region has to offer to the world of art
in archaeology. Readers undertaking tertiary archaeology courses
interested in the art of the Asia-Pacific region or human
behavioural evolution, along with anyone who is fascinated by the
development of our modern ability to decorate ourselves and our
world, should find this book a good addition to their library.
This international volume draws together key research that examines
visual arts of the past and contemporary indigenous societies.
Placing each art style in its temporal and geographic context, the
contributors show how depictions represent social mechanisms of
identity construction, and how stylistic differences in product and
process serve to reinforce cultural identity. Examples stretch from
the Paleolithic to contemporary world and include rock art, body
art, and portable arts. Ethnographic studies of contemporary art
production and use, such as among contemporary Aboriginal groups,
are included to help illuminate artistic practices and meanings in
the past. The volume reflects the diversity of approaches used by
archaeologists to incorporate visual arts into their analysis of
past cultures and should be of great value to archaeologists,
anthropologists, and art historians. Sponsored by the World
Archaeological Congress.
This international volume draws together key research that examines
visual arts of the past and contemporary indigenous societies.
Placing each art style in its temporal and geographic context, the
contributors show how depictions represent social mechanisms of
identity construction, and how stylistic differences in product and
process serve to reinforce cultural identity. Examples stretch from
the Paleolithic to contemporary world and include rock art, body
art, and portable arts. Ethnographic studies of contemporary art
production and use, such as among contemporary Aboriginal groups,
are included to help illuminate artistic practices and meanings in
the past. The volume reflects the diversity of approaches used by
archaeologists to incorporate visual arts into their analysis of
past cultures and should be of great value to archaeologists,
anthropologists, and art historians. Sponsored by the World
Archaeological Congress.
The previous two editions of the "Human Nervous System "have
been the standard reference for the anatomy of the central and
peripheral nervous system of the human. The work has attracted
nearly 2,000 citations, demonstrating that it has a major influence
in the field of neuroscience. The 3e is a complete and updated
revision, with newchapters covering genes and anatomy, gene
expression studies, and glia cells. The book continues to be an
excellent companion to the "Atlas of the Human Brain," and a common
nomenclature throughout the book is enforced. Physiological data,
functional concepts, and correlates to the neuroanatomy of the
major model systems (rat and mouse) as well as brain function round
out the new edition.
Adopts standard nomenclature following the new scheme by Paxinos,
Watson, and Puelles and aligned with the Mai et al. "Atlas of the
Human Brain" (new edition in 2007)Full color throughout with many
new and significantly enhanced illustrationsProvides essential
reference information for users in conjunction with brain atlases
for the identification of brain structures, the connectivity
between different areas, and to evaluate data collected in
anatomical, physiological, pharmacological, behavioral, and imaging
studies"
In his notes Nietzsche refers to 'The Struggle between Science and
Wisdom exhibited in the ancient Greek philosophers'. Nietzsche's
own view about 'science' (learning) was to the effect that, at its
best, it should be greatly respected yet always tested by the
demands of personal wisdom. Keith May considers the meaning and
implications of Nietzsche's belief in relation to philosophy up to
the time of Aristotle, and then its bearing on modern (essentially
nihilistic) attitudes, to which it supplies something of an
antidote.
The development of complex cultural behaviour in our own species is
perhaps the most significant research issue in modern archaeology.
Until recently, it was believed that our capacity for language and
art only developed after some of our ancestors reached Europe
around 40,000 years ago. Archaeological discoveries in Africa now
show that modern humans were practicing symbolic behaviours prior
to their dispersal from that continent, and more recent discoveries
in Indonesia and Australia are once again challenging ideas about
human cultural development. Despite these significant discoveries
and exciting potentials, there is a curious absence of published
information about Asia-Pacific region, and consequently, global
narratives of our most celebrated cognitive accomplishment - art -
has consistently underrepresented the contribution of Southeast
Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. This volume provides the
first outline of what this region has to offer to the world of art
in archaeology. Readers undertaking tertiary archaeology courses
interested in the art of the Asia-Pacific region or human
behavioural evolution, along with anyone who is fascinated by the
development of our modern ability to decorate ourselves and our
world, should find this book a good addition to their library.
The fourth edition of Atlas of the Human Brain presents the anatomy
of the brain at macroscopic and microscopic levels, featuring
different aspects of brain morphology and topography. This greatly
enlarged new edition provides the most detailed and accurate
delineations of brain structure available. It includes features
which assist in the new fields of neuroscience - functional
imaging, resting state imaging and tractography. Atlas of the Human
Brain is an essential guide to those working with human brain
imaging or attempting to relate their observations on experimental
animals to humans. Totally new in this edition is the inclusion of
Nissl plates with delineation of cortical areas (Brodmann's areas),
the first time that these areas have been presented in serial
histological sections.
Human Brain in Standard MNI Space: A Comprehensive Pocket Atlas is
a thorough pocket atlas designed for easy reference and
interpretation of medical and scientific MR-images. It is intended
for both early career and advanced medical students, for residents
in radiology and neurology, and those involved in neuroscience
research, emphasizing anatomy's relationship to radiology. In
addition, the book is ideal for non-specialists interested in
issues relating to the brain or the determination of imaging
features.
Truth qualities of journalism are under intense scrutiny in today's
world. Journalistic scandals have eroded public confidence in
mainstream media while pioneering news media compete to satisfy the
public's appetite for news. Still worse is the specter of "fake
news" that looms over media and political systems that underpin
everything from social stability to global governance. This volume
aims to illuminate the contentious media landscape to help
journalism students, scholars, and professionals understand
contemporary conditions and arm them to deal with a spectrum of new
developments ranging from technology and politics to best
practices. Fake news is among the greatest of these concerns, and
can encompass everything from sarcastic or ironic humor to
bot-generated, made-up stories. It can also include the pernicious
transmission of selected, biased facts, the use of incomplete or
misleadingly selective framing of stories, and photographs that
editorially convey certain characteristics. This edited volume
contextualizes the current "fake news problem." Yet it also offers
a larger perspective on what seems to be uniquely modern,
computer-driven problems. We must remember that we have lived with
the problem of people having to identify, characterize, and
communicate the truth about the world around them for millennia.
Rather than identify a single culprit for disseminating
misinformation, this volume examines how news is perceived and
identified, how news is presented to the public, and how the public
responds to news. It considers social media's effect on the craft
of journalism, as well as the growing role of algorithms, big data,
and automatic content-production regimes. As an edited collection,
this volume gathers leading scholars in the fields of journalism
and communication studies, philosophy, and the social sciences to
address critical questions of how we should understand journalism's
changing landscape as it relates to fundamental questions about the
role of truth and information in society.
Should business strive to be socially responsible, and if so, how?
The Debate over Corporate Social Responsibility updates and
broadens the discussion of these questions by bringing together in
one volume a variety of practical and theoretical perspectives on
corporate social responsibility. It is perhaps the single most
comprehensive volume available on the question of just how "social"
business ought to be. The volume includes contributions from the
fields of communication, business, law, sociology, political
science, economics, accounting, and environmental studies.
Moreover, it draws from experiences and examples from around the
world, including but not limited to recent corporate scandals and
controversies in the U.S. and Europe. A number of the chapters
examine closely the basic assumptions underlying the philosophy of
socially responsible business. Other chapters speak to the
practical challenges and possibilities for corporate social
responsiblilty in the twenty-first century. One of the most
distinctive features of the book is its coverage of the very ways
that the issue of corporate social responsibility has been defined,
shaped, and discussed in the past four decades. That is, the
editors and many of the authors are attuned to the persuasive
strategies and formulations used to talk about socially responsible
business, and demonstrate why the talk matters. For example, the
book offers a careful analysis of how certain values have become
associated with the business enterprise and how particular economic
and political positions have been established by and for business.
This book will be of great interest to scholars, business leaders,
graduate students, and others interested in the contours of the
debate over what role large-scale corporate commerce should take in
the future of the industrialized world.
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