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Unlike other volumes in the current literature, this book provides
insight for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary researchers and
practitioners on what doesn't work. Documenting detailed case
studies of project failure matters, not only as an illustration of
experienced challenges but also as projects do not always follow
step-by-step protocols of preconceived and theorised processes.
Bookended by a framing introduction by the editors and a conclusion
written by Julie Thompson Klein, each chapter ends with a reflexive
section that synthesizes lessons learned and key take-away points
for the reader. Drawing on a wide range of international case
studies and with a strong environmental thread throughout, the book
reveals a range of failure scenarios for interdisciplinary and
transdisciplinary projects, including: * Projects that did not get
off the ground; * Projects that did not have the correct personnel
for specified objectives; * Projects that did not reach their
original objectives but met other objectives; * Projects that
failed to anticipate important differences among collaborators.
Illustrating causal links in real life projects, this volume will
be of significant relevance to scholars and practitioners looking
to overcome the challenges of conducting interdisciplinary and
transdisciplinary research.
This interdisciplinary volume of thirty original essays engages
with four key concerns of queer theoretical work - identity,
discourse, normativity and relationality. The terms 'queer' and
'theory' are put under interrogation by a combination of
distinguished and emerging scholars from a wide range of
international locations, in an effort to map the relations and
disjunctions between them. These contributors are especially
attendant to the many theoretical discourses intersecting with
queer theory, including feminist theory, LGBT studies, postcolonial
theory, psychoanalysis, disability studies, Marxism,
poststructuralism, critical race studies and posthumanism, to name
a few. This Companion provides an up to the minute snapshot of
queer scholarship from the past two decades and identifies many
current directions queer theorizing is taking, while also
signposting several fruitful avenues for future research. This book
is both an invaluable and authoritative resource for scholars and
an indispensable teaching tool for use in the classroom.
This interdisciplinary volume of thirty original essays engages
with four key concerns of queer theoretical work - identity,
discourse, normativity and relationality. The terms 'queer' and
'theory' are put under interrogation by a combination of
distinguished and emerging scholars from a wide range of
international locations, in an effort to map the relations and
disjunctions between them. These contributors are especially
attendant to the many theoretical discourses intersecting with
queer theory, including feminist theory, LGBT studies, postcolonial
theory, psychoanalysis, disability studies, Marxism,
poststructuralism, critical race studies and posthumanism, to name
a few. This Companion provides an up to the minute snapshot of
queer scholarship from the past two decades and identifies many
current directions queer theorizing is taking, while also
signposting several fruitful avenues for future research. This book
is both an invaluable and authoritative resource for scholars and
an indispensable teaching tool for use in the classroom.
Unlike other volumes in the current literature, this book provides
insight for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary researchers and
practitioners on what doesn't work. Documenting detailed case
studies of project failure matters, not only as an illustration of
experienced challenges but also as projects do not always follow
step-by-step protocols of preconceived and theorised processes.
Bookended by a framing introduction by the editors and a conclusion
written by Julie Thompson Klein, each chapter ends with a reflexive
section that synthesizes lessons learned and key take-away points
for the reader. Drawing on a wide range of international case
studies and with a strong environmental thread throughout, the book
reveals a range of failure scenarios for interdisciplinary and
transdisciplinary projects, including: * Projects that did not get
off the ground; * Projects that did not have the correct personnel
for specified objectives; * Projects that did not reach their
original objectives but met other objectives; * Projects that
failed to anticipate important differences among collaborators.
Illustrating causal links in real life projects, this volume will
be of significant relevance to scholars and practitioners looking
to overcome the challenges of conducting interdisciplinary and
transdisciplinary research.
Cross-disciplinary scientific collaboration is emerging as standard
operating procedure for many scholarly research enterprises. And
yet, the skill set needed for effective collaboration is neither
taught nor mentored. The goal of the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative is
to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration. This book, inspired
by this initiative, presents dialogue-based methods designed to
increase mutual understanding among collaborators so as to enhance
the quality and productivity of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
It provides a theoretical context, principal activities, and
evidence for effectiveness that will assist readers in honing their
collaborative skills. Key Features Introduces the Toolbox Dialogue
method for improving cross-disciplinary collaboration Reviews the
theoretical background of cross-disciplinary collaboration and
considers the communication and integration challenges associated
with such collaboration Presents methods employed in workshop
development and implementation Uses various means to examine the
effectiveness of team-building exercises Related Titles Fam, D., J.
Palmer, C. Riedy, and C. Mitchell. Transdisciplinary Research and
Practice for Sustainability Outcomes (ISBN: 978-1-138-62573-0)
Holland, D. Integrating Knowledge through Interdisciplinary
Research: Problems of Theory and Practice (ISBN: 978-1-138-91941-9)
Padmanabhan, M. Transdisciplinary Research and Sustainability:
Collaboration, Innovation and Transformation (ISBN:
978-1-138-21640-2)
Cross-disciplinary scientific collaboration is emerging as standard
operating procedure for many scholarly research enterprises. And
yet, the skill set needed for effective collaboration is neither
taught nor mentored. The goal of the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative is
to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration. This book, inspired
by this initiative, presents dialogue-based methods designed to
increase mutual understanding among collaborators so as to enhance
the quality and productivity of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
It provides a theoretical context, principal activities, and
evidence for effectiveness that will assist readers in honing their
collaborative skills. Key Features Introduces the Toolbox Dialogue
method for improving cross-disciplinary collaboration Reviews the
theoretical background of cross-disciplinary collaboration and
considers the communication and integration challenges associated
with such collaboration Presents methods employed in workshop
development and implementation Uses various means to examine the
effectiveness of team-building exercises Related Titles Fam, D., J.
Palmer, C. Riedy, and C. Mitchell. Transdisciplinary Research and
Practice for Sustainability Outcomes (ISBN: 978-1-138-62573-0)
Holland, D. Integrating Knowledge through Interdisciplinary
Research: Problems of Theory and Practice (ISBN: 978-1-138-91941-9)
Padmanabhan, M. Transdisciplinary Research and Sustainability:
Collaboration, Innovation and Transformation (ISBN:
978-1-138-21640-2)
Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7-22 supplies
detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions
contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for
Buildings and Other Structures, Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22. Author
Michael O'Rourke illustrates the key concepts for applying the
provisions to the design of new and existing structures that could
collect falling or drifting snow. Like its predecessors that
accompanied earlier versions of ASCE 7, this new edition of Snow
Loads discusses ground, flat roof, and sloped roof snow loads;
partial loads; unbalanced loads; drift on lower roofs; roof
projections; sliding snow loads; rain-on-snow surcharge; and
ponding instability and existing roofs. Driven by recent changes to
the ASCE 7 snow load provisions, this guide also describes
Significant changes to the ground snow loads and drift load
provisions of ASCE 7-22, Open framed equipment support structures,
and Snow loads for solar paneled roofs. This guide includes worked
examples of real-life design problems, as well as answers to
frequently asked questions. Snow Loads is an essential supplement
to ASCE 7-22 for all engineers, architects, construction
professionals, and building officials who work on projects in
regions subject to snow.
An authoritative introduction and guide to the latest developments in animation technology.
This revised and updated edition of the standard introduction to computer animation reflects the latest developments in 3D computer animation. It clearly explains the basic concepts and techniques for all those who want to master the technology, while covering new topics to keep readers up to date on advances in the field. 10 color and 200 black-and-white illustrations.
"At last! A book that I can wholeheartedly recommend to my students. . . . A key text in my classes."—Michael Scroggins, director, Computer Animation Labs, California Institute of the Arts
"Architectural Drafting Simplified" is a practical and instructive
drafting manual that introduces and progressively guides the reader
through basic architectural processes, concepts, and drafting
techniques for wood framed construction. Through presented
examples, drawing projects, and step-by-step illustrations, the
reader is acquainted with the basics of architectural drafting,
detailing, space planning, and the production of working drawings.
How close did the Bureau of Reclamation come in the 1960s to
building two dams in the Grand Canyon? Exactly what is going on
with those birds and their songs? The desert Southwest is supposed
to look all dry and dusty...isn't it? And remember those silly Paul
Bunyan tall tales you read as a kid? Not worth giving a second
look, you say? Michael O'Rourke's essays explore natural world
topics that aren't likely to spring to mind when you think "nature"
or "environment." From urine-filled Dr Pepper bottles at a
trashed-out campsite in Tennessee, to the almost universally
mis-reported Tellico Dam/snail darter controversy in the 1970s, to
El Tule, the tree with the largest trunk girth in the world, you'll
find O'Rourke's essays as fun to read as they are eye-opening.
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Time and Identity (Paperback, New Ed)
Joseph Keim Campbell, Michael O'Rourke, Harry S. Silverstein; Introduction by Matthew H. Slater
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Original essays on the metaphysics of time, identity, and the self,
written by distinguished scholars and important rising
philosophers. The concepts of time and identity seem at once
unproblematic and frustratingly difficult. Time is an intricate
part of our experience-it would seem that the passage of time is a
prerequisite for having any experience at all-and yet recalcitrant
questions about time remain. Is time real? Does time flow? Do past
and future moments exist? Philosophers face similarly stubborn
questions about identity, particularly about the persistence of
identical entities through change. Indeed, questions about the
metaphysics of persistence take on many of the complexities
inherent in philosophical considerations of time. This volume of
original essays brings together these two essentially related
concepts in a way not reflected in the available literature, making
it required reading for philosophers working in metaphysics and
students interested in these topics. The contributors,
distinguished authors and rising scholars, first consider the
nature of time and then turn to the relation of identity, focusing
on the metaphysical connections between the two, with a special
emphasis on personal identity. The volume concludes with essays on
the metaphysics of death, issues in which time and identity play a
significant role. This groundbreaking collection offers both
cutting-edge epistemological analysis and historical perspectives
on contemporary topics. Contributors Harriet Baber, Lynne Rudder
Baker, Ben Bradley, John W. Carroll, Reinaldo Elugardo, Geoffrey
Gorham, Mark Hinchliff, Jenann Ismael, Barbara Levenbook, Andrew
Light, Lawrence B. Lombard, Ned Markosian, Harold Noonan, John
Perry, Harry S. Silverstein, Matthew H. Slater, Robert J. Stainton,
Neil A. Tognazzini
A collection of short tales of horror and the macabre, ranging from
a hapless foray into an otherworldly realm, insidious incursions of
malevolent beings, and earthly manifestations of esoteric
creatures. This anthology spans the bizzare, the sordid and the
grotesque, culminating in one compulsive read.
Snow Loading is a frequent and costly cause of structural
performance failures. In fact, snow is the controlling roof load in
half of US States. As a structural engineer, you must be familiar
with snow loads. This book will provide you with the tools you need
to understand and compensate for snow loads in structural design.
""Snow Loads: A Guide to the Use and Understanding of the Snow Load
Provisions of ASCE 7-02"" is the only book of its kind that
provides a detailed authoritative interpretation of snow load
provisions of ASCE Standard 7-02. Included are examples of flat
roof loads, sloped roof loads, partial loads, as well as all types
of conventional drift loading. Readers will benefit from the
frequently asked questions section, which addresses and
demonstrates the correct implementation of the provisions of ASCE
7-02, such as unique snow loading cases and ways to mitigate drift
loads on existing roofs due to new additions. This guide is
essential for practicing structural engineers. Twelve informative
chapters cover: Ground Snow Load, Flat Roof Snow Loads, Sloped Roof
Snow Load, Partial Loading, Unbalanced loads, Drifts on Lower
Roofs, Roof Projections, Sliding Snow Loads, Rain-on-Snow Surcharge
Loads, Ponding Instability and Existing Roofs, and Frequently Asked
Questions. Over 70 figures and tables clearly illustrate snow load
scenarios. In addition, each chapter contains numerous worked
examples that will aid you in understanding and applying difficult
wind loads concepts.
Enhancing Communication & Collaboration in Interdisciplinary
Research, edited by Michael O'Rourke, Stephen Crowley, Sanford D.
Eigenbrode, and J. D. Wulfhorst, is a volume of previously
unpublished, state-of-the-art chapters on interdisciplinary
communication and collaboration written by leading figures and
promising junior scholars in the world of interdisciplinary
research, education, and administration. Designed to inform both
teaching and research, this innovative book covers the spectrum of
interdisciplinary activity, offering a timely emphasis on
collaborative interdisciplinary work. The book's four main parts
focus on theoretical perspectives, case studies, communication
tools, and institutional perspectives, while a final chapter ties
together the various strands that emerge in the book and defines
trend-lines and future research questions for those conducting work
on interdisciplinary communication.
* The definitive reference work on arterial hemodynamics. * Fully
updated and revised to cover all recent advancements in the field.
Snow Loads provides a detailed, authoritative description of the
snow load provisions of Standard ASCE/SEI 7-16. With clear, concise
language, Michael O'Rourke explains the theory and research that
underpin the provisions and shows how to apply them to the design
of new and existing structures that could collect falling or
drifting snow. Design examples of flat roof loads, sloped roof
loads, partial loads, and all types of conventional drift loading
are included.
Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7-05 provides
a detailed authoritative interpretation of the snow load provisions
of ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. The new ""Snow Loads"" is a revision of
the previous edition that served as a guide to ASCE/SEI Standard
7-02. Like its predecessor edition, the new ""Snow Loads"" includes
examples of flat roof loads, sloped roof loads, partials loads, and
all types of conventional drift loading. New material includes a
chapter of three complete design examples: a metal building with a
roof step, a pole barn with a hip roof, and a single-family
residence with attached, two-car garage. Also included are recent
changes to the provisions for unbalanced loads and rain-on-snow
surcharge loads. Several example problems have been updated and two
fresh examples added. The revised and expanded Frequently Asked
Questions chapter addresses common snow loading cases not
explicitly covered in ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. The new ""Snow
Loads"" is the only book devoted to the illustration,
interpretation, and application of the snow load provisions of
ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. This is an essential reference for
practicing structural engineers.
Leading philosophers explore responsibility from a variety of
perspectives, including metaphysics, action theory, and philosophy
of law. Most philosophical explorations of responsibility discuss
the topic solely in terms of metaphysics and the "free will"
problem. By contrast, these essays by leading philosophers view
responsibility from a variety of perspectives-metaphysics, ethics,
action theory, and the philosophy of law. After a broad, framing
introduction by the volume's editors, the contributors consider
such subjects as responsibility as it relates to the "free will"
problem; the relation between responsibility and knowledge or
ignorance; the relation between causal and moral responsibility;
the difference, if any, between responsibility for actions and
responsibility for omissions; the metaphysical requirements for
making sense of "collective" responsibility; and the relation
between moral and legal responsibility. The contributors include
such distinguished authors as Alfred R. Mele, John Martin Fischer,
George Sher, and Frances Kamm, as well as important rising
scholars. Taken together, the essays in Action, Ethics, and
Responsibility offer a breadth of perspectives that is unmatched by
other treatments of the topic. Contributors Joseph Keim Campbell,
David Chan, Randolph Clarke, E.J. Coffman, John Martin Fischer,
Helen Frowe, Todd Jones, Frances Kamm, Antti Kauppinen, Alfred R.
Mele, Michael O'Rourke, Paul Russell, Robert F. Schopp, George
Sher, Harry S. Silverstein, Saul Smilansky, Donald Smith, Charles
T. Wolfe
Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7-05 provides
a detailed authoritative interpretation of the snow load provisions
of ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. The new ""Snow Loads"" is a revision of
the previous edition that served as a guide to ASCE/SEI Standard
7-02. Like its predecessor edition, the new ""Snow Loads"" includes
examples of flat roof loads, sloped roof loads, partials loads, and
all types of conventional drift loading. New material includes a
chapter of three complete design examples: a metal building with a
roof step, a pole barn with a hip roof, and a single-family
residence with attached, two-car garage. Also included are recent
changes to the provisions for unbalanced loads and rain-on-snow
surcharge loads. Several example problems have been updated and two
fresh examples added. The revised and expanded Frequently Asked
Questions chapter addresses common snow loading cases not
explicitly covered in ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. The new ""Snow
Loads"" is the only book devoted to the illustration,
interpretation, and application of the snow load provisions of
ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. This is an essential reference for
practicing structural engineers.
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