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An exploration of how plant behavior and adaptation offer valuable
insights for human thriving. We know that plants are important.
They maintain the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and
producing oxygen. They nourish other living organisms and supply
psychological benefits to humans as well, improving our moods and
beautifying the landscape around us. But plants don't just
passively provide. They also take action. Beronda L. Montgomery
explores the vigorous, creative lives of organisms often treated as
static and predictable. In fact, plants are masters of adaptation.
They "know" what and who they are, and they use this knowledge to
make a way in the world. Plants experience a kind of sensation that
does not require eyes or ears. They distinguish kin, friend, and
foe, and they are able to respond to ecological competition despite
lacking the capacity of fight-or-flight. Plants are even capable of
transformative behaviors that allow them to maximize their chances
of survival in a dynamic and sometimes unfriendly environment.
Lessons from Plants enters into the depth of botanic experience and
shows how we might improve human society by better appreciating not
just what plants give us but also how they achieve their own
purposes. What would it mean to learn from these organisms, to
become more aware of our environments and to adapt to our own
worlds by calling on perception and awareness? Montgomery's
meditative study puts before us a question with the power to
reframe the way we live: What would a plant do?
To understand modern science, it is essential to recognize that
many of the most fundamental scientific principles are drawn from
the knowledge of ancient civilizations. Taking a global yet
comprehensive approach to this complex topic, A History of Science
in World Cultures uses a broad range of case studies and examples
to demonstrate that the scientific thought and method of the
present day is deeply rooted in a pluricultural past. Covering
ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, Greece, China, Islam, and the
New World, this volume discusses the scope of scientific and
technological achievements in each civilization and how the
knowledge it developed came to impact the European Renaissance.
Themes covered include the influence these scientific cultures had
upon one another, the power of writing and its technologies,
visions of mathematical order in the universe and how it can be
represented, and what elements of the distant scientific past we
continue to depend upon today. Topics often left unexamined in
histories of science are treated in fascinating detail, such as the
chemistry of mummification and the Great Library in Alexandria in
Egypt, jewellery and urban planning of the Indus Valley, hydraulic
engineering and the compass in China, the sustainable agriculture
and dental surgery of the Mayas, and algebra and optics in Islam.
This book shows that scientific thought has never been confined to
any one era, culture, or geographic region. Clearly presented and
highly illustrated, A History of Science in World Cultures is the
perfect text for all students and others interested in the
development of science throughout history.
To understand modern science, it is essential to recognize that
many of the most fundamental scientific principles are drawn from
the knowledge of ancient civilizations. Taking a global yet
comprehensive approach to this complex topic, A History of Science
in World Cultures uses a broad range of case studies and examples
to demonstrate that the scientific thought and method of the
present day is deeply rooted in a pluricultural past. Covering
ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, Greece, China, Islam, and the
New World, this volume discusses the scope of scientific and
technological achievements in each civilization and how the
knowledge it developed came to impact the European Renaissance.
Themes covered include the influence these scientific cultures had
upon one another, the power of writing and its technologies,
visions of mathematical order in the universe and how it can be
represented, and what elements of the distant scientific past we
continue to depend upon today. Topics often left unexamined in
histories of science are treated in fascinating detail, such as the
chemistry of mummification and the Great Library in Alexandria in
Egypt, jewellery and urban planning of the Indus Valley, hydraulic
engineering and the compass in China, the sustainable agriculture
and dental surgery of the Mayas, and algebra and optics in Islam.
This book shows that scientific thought has never been confined to
any one era, culture, or geographic region. Clearly presented and
highly illustrated, A History of Science in World Cultures is the
perfect text for all students and others interested in the
development of science throughout history.
This panoramic book tells the story of how revolutionary ideas from
the Enlightenment about freedom, equality, evolution, and democracy
have reverberated through modern history and shaped the world as we
know it today. A testament to the enduring power of ideas, The
Shape of the New offers unforgettable portraits of Adam Smith,
Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Charles Darwin, and Karl
Marx--heirs of the Enlightenment who embodied its highest ideals
about progress--and shows how their thoughts, over time and in the
hands of their followers and opponents, transformed the very nature
of our beliefs, institutions, economies, and politics. Yet these
ideas also hold contradictions. They have been used in the service
of brutal systems such as slavery and colonialism, been
appropriated and twisted by monsters like Stalin and Hitler, and
provoked reactions against the Enlightenment's legacy by Islamic
Salafists and the Christian Religious Right. The Shape of the New
argues that it is impossible to understand the ideological and
political conflicts of our own time without familiarizing ourselves
with the history and internal tensions of these world-changing
ideas. With passion and conviction, it exhorts us to recognize the
central importance of these ideas as historical forces and pillars
of the Western humanistic tradition. It makes the case that to read
the works of the great thinkers is to gain invaluable insights into
the ideas that have shaped how we think and what we believe.
Throughout recorded history, the exchange of scientific knowledge
across cultures has been crucial in shaping human civilization. For
instance, without the Greek and Roman works that were translated
into Arabic and later reintroduced into Europe, the Renaissance as
we know it would not have occured. Yet, until now, the enormous
importance of translation to the history of science has remained
largely unexamined. In this innovative work, Scott L. Montgomery
explores the diverse roles that translation has played in the
development of Western science from antiquity to the present.
Beginning with an in-depth consideration of astronomy, he presents
case histories of science in translation from a variety of
disciplines and cultural contexts, both Western and non-Western
(such as the origin and evolution of modern science in Japan).
Montgomery highlights key historical and philosophical issues,
including the instability of the scientific text, what is lost and
gained in the process of translating science, and the impossibility
of a truly universal technical language.
This panoramic book tells the story of how revolutionary ideas from
the Enlightenment about freedom, equality, evolution, and democracy
have reverberated through modern history and shaped the world as we
know it today. A testament to the enduring power of ideas, The
Shape of the New offers unforgettable portraits of Adam Smith,
Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Charles Darwin, and Karl
Marx--heirs of the Enlightenment who embodied its highest ideals
about progress--and shows how their thoughts, over time and in the
hands of their followers and opponents, transformed the very nature
of our beliefs, institutions, economies, and politics. Yet these
ideas also hold contradictions. They have been used in the service
of brutal systems such as slavery and colonialism, been
appropriated and twisted by monsters like Stalin and Hitler, and
provoked reactions against the Enlightenment's legacy by Islamic
Salafists and the Christian Religious Right. The Shape of the New
argues that it is impossible to understand the ideological and
political conflicts of our own time without familiarizing ourselves
with the history and internal tensions of these world-changing
ideas. With passion and conviction, it exhorts us to recognize the
central importance of these ideas as historical forces and pillars
of the Western humanistic tradition. It makes the case that to read
the works of the great thinkers is to gain invaluable insights into
the ideas that have shaped how we think and what we believe.
The standard location tool for full-length plays published in
collections and anthologies in England and the United States since
the beginning of the 20th century, Ottemiller's Index to Plays in
Collections has undergone seven previous editions, the latest in
1988, covering 1900 through 1985. In this new edition, Denise
Montgomery has expanded the volume to include collections published
in the entire English-speaking world through 2000 and beyond. This
new volume lists more than 3,500 new plays and 2,000 new authors,
as well as birth and/or death information for hundreds of authors.
Representing the largest expansion between editions, this updated
volume is a valuable resource for libraries worldwide.
For more than a decade, The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science
has been the go-to reference for anyone who needs to write or speak
about their research. Whether a student writing a thesis, a faculty
member composing a grant proposal, or a public information officer
crafting a press release, Scott Montgomery's advice is perfectly
adaptable to any scientific writer's needs. This new edition has
been thoroughly revised to address crucial issues in the changing
landscape of scientific communication, with an increased focus on
those writers working in corporate settings, government, and
nonprofit organizations as well as academia. Half a dozen new
chapters tackle the evolving needs and paths of scientific writers.
These sections address plagiarism and fraud, writing graduate
theses, translating scientific material, communicating science to
the public, and the increasing globalization of research.The
Chicago Guide to Communicating Science recognizes that writers come
to the table with different needs and audiences. Through solid
examples and concrete advice, Montgomery sets out to help
scientists develop their own voice and become stronger
communicators. He also teaches readers to think about their work in
the larger context of communication about science, addressing the
roles of media and the public in scientific attitudes as well as
offering advice for those whose research concerns controversial
issues such as climate change or emerging viruses. More than ever,
communicators need to be able to move seamlessly among platforms
and styles. The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science's
comprehensive coverage means that scientists and researchers will
be able to expertly connect with their audiences, no matter the
medium.
Find out how making yourself available to parents can mean a better life for students and their families. Includes a list of additional resources for further study.
This book will confirm for school counsellors the importance of
their efforts to involve parents and provide them with the tools to
gain the support of their colleagues in such efforts. In addition
to making practical suggestions for facilitating smooth
interactions with parents during visits and conferences, the author
provides a framework for understanding `difficult' parents, along
with techniques for working with them.
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