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This book consists of a series of chapters on Carnap's ideal of
explication as an alternative to the naturalistic conceptions of
science, setting it in its historical context, discussing specific
cases of explications, and entiching the on-going debate on
conceptual engineering and naturalism in analytic philosophy.
This volumes aim is to provide an introduction to Carnaps book from
a historical and philosophical perspective, each chapter focusing
on one specific issue. The book will be of interest not only to
Carnap scholars but to all those interested in the history of
analytical philosophy.
The idea of progress guided human expectations and actions for over
two centuries. From the Enlightenment onwards, it was widely
believed that the condition of humankind could be radically
improved. History had embarked on an unstoppable forward
trajectory, realizing the promise of freedom and reason. The
scientific revolution, the industrial revolution, and the French
Revolution, in some views also the socialist revolution, were
milestones on this march of progress. But since the late twentieth
century the idea of progress has largely disappeared from public
debate. Sometimes it has been explicitly declared dead. The wide
horizon of future possibilities has closed. The best we can hope
for, some say, is to avoid regress. What happened to progress? Why
did we stop believing in it, if indeed we did? This book offers
answers to these questions. It reviews both the conceptual history
of progress and the social and political experiences with progress
over the past two centuries, and it comes to a surprising
conclusion: The idea of progress was misconceived from its
beginnings, and the failure of progress in practice was a result of
this flawed conception. The experiences of the past half century,
in turn, has allowed us to rethink progress in a more adequate way.
Rather than the end of progress, they may herald the beginning of a
new, reconstructed idea of progress.
"An armchair travelers delight"-Publishers Weekly One dead art
collector and a gallery of suspects. This romantic weekend just
turned deadly... Translator Rick Montoya is looking forward to a
quiet weekend away with his girlfriend, Betta, an art fraud
investigator for the Italian Culture Ministry. Their destination:
the beautiful village of Urbino, home to Renaissance masters Rafael
and the lesser-known Piero della Francesca. While Betta does have
official business to attend to-namely, collecting a priceless Piero
drawing from a wealthy Spanish collector on the ministry's
behalf-she asks Rick to join her "in case she needs an
interpreter," but with other, less-official intentions in mind.
When the Spaniard is found murdered and the drawing stolen, Betta
must shift back into art cop mode, and Rick's official services are
required after all. As they set out to discover the identity of the
killer and the whereabouts of the stolen sketch, they are drawn
from Urbino's cobbled streets to eastern Tuscany and back as the
list of suspects grows longer-and more dangerous. Will this lovers'
getaway literally be to die for? This captivating crime fiction
novel is perfect for armchair travel, transporting you right to
Italy with vivid descriptions of the scenery, food, and wine. To
Die in Tuscany is sure to delight those interested in international
crime mysteries, police procedurals, and fans of art and the
Renaissance period will appreciate learning more about Raphael and
Piero della Francesca. Also in the Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries:
Cold Tuscan Stone Death in the Dolomites Murder Most Unfortunate
Return to Umbria A Funeral in Mantova Roman Count Down
We live in a modern age, but what does 'modern' mean and how can a
reflection on 'modernity' help us to understand the world today?
These are the questions that Peter Wagner sets out to answer in
this concise and accessible book. Wagner begins by returning to the
question of modernity's Western origins and its claims to open up a
new and better era in the history of humanity. Modernity's claims
and expectations have become more prevalent and widely shared, but
in the course of their realization and diffusion they have also
been radically transformed. In an acute and engaging analysis,
Wagner examines the following key issues among others: - Modernity
was based on the hope for freedom and reason, but it created the
institutions of contemporary capitalism and democracy. How does the
freedom of the citizen relate to the freedom of the buyer and
seller today? And what does disaffection with capitalism and
democracy entail for the sustainability of modernity?- Rather than
a single model of modernity, there is now a plurality of forms of
modern socio-political organisation. What does this entail for our
idea of progress and our hope that the future world can be better
than the present one?- All nuance and broadening notwithstanding,
our concept of modernity is in some way inextricably tied to the
history of Europe and the West. How can we compare different forms
of modernity in a 'symmetric', non-biased or non-Eurocentric way?
How can we develop a world-sociology of modernity?
The idea of progress guided human expectations and actions for over
two centuries. From the Enlightenment onwards, it was widely
believed that the condition of humankind could be radically
improved. History had embarked on an unstoppable forward
trajectory, realizing the promise of freedom and reason. The
scientific revolution, the industrial revolution, and the French
Revolution, in some views also the socialist revolution, were
milestones on this march of progress. But since the late twentieth
century the idea of progress has largely disappeared from public
debate. Sometimes it has been explicitly declared dead. The wide
horizon of future possibilities has closed. The best we can hope
for, some say, is to avoid regress. What happened to progress? Why
did we stop believing in it, if indeed we did? This book offers
answers to these questions. It reviews both the conceptual history
of progress and the social and political experiences with progress
over the past two centuries, and it comes to a surprising
conclusion: The idea of progress was misconceived from its
beginnings, and the failure of progress in practice was a result of
this flawed conception. The experiences of the past half century,
in turn, has allowed us to rethink progress in a more adequate way.
Rather than the end of progress, they may herald the beginning of a
new, reconstructed idea of progress.
The book consists of a series of chapters on Carnap's ideal of
explication as an alternative to the naturalistic conceptions of
science, setting it in its historical context, discussing specific
cases of explications, and enriching the on-going debate on
conceptual engineering and naturalism in analytic philosophy.
Almost all evolutionary biologists, indeed all biologists, use
particular features to study life. These characteristics or
features used by evolutionary biologists are used in a particular
way to unravel a tangled evolutionary history, document the rate of
evolutionary change, or as evidence of biodiversity. "Characters"
are the "data" of evolutionary biology and they can be employed
differently in research providing both opportunities and
limitations. The Character Concept in Evolutionary Biology is about
characters, their use, how different sorts of characters are
limited, and what are appropriate methods for character analysis.
Leading evolutionary biologists from around the world are
contributors to this authoritative review of the "character
concept." Because characters and the conception of characters are
central to all studies of evolution, and because evolution is the
central organizing principle of biology, this book will appeal to a
wide cross-section of biologists.
Key Features
* Focuses upon "characters" -- fundamental data for evolutionary
biology
* Covers the myriad ways in which characters are defined,
described, and distinguished
* Includes historical, morphological, molecular, behavioral, and
philosophical perspectives
The activities of the semiconductor industry to introduce a new,
large wafer diameter were triggered by expected potential overall
savings - cost and resource - and an anticipated increasing demand
for Silicon wafers. In the beginning, around 1994, agreement on the
diameter of the next wafer generation had to be achieved and
finally 300 mm was globally accepted to be the next wafer diameter,
a decision obtained at international summits in 1994/1995, based on
the work of a SEMI task force.
Several workshops on 300 mm wafers have been held by SEMI, JSNM
and other organizations during the past few years. However, the
present E-MRS conference on "Techniques and Challenges for 300 mm
Silicon: Processing, Characterization, Modeling and Equipment" was
the first international scientific conference about this subject.
The papers - invited as well as submitted - cover a wide range of
subjects, financial issues, fab concepts, crystal growth, wafer
process development, material and defect issues, wafer
characterization and provide an excellent review of the present
status of 300 mm technology.
The first Tuscan book in David P. Wagner's Italian mysteries
introduces us to Rick Montoya, an American translator who agrees to
help catch art smugglers-and soon finds himself in over his head.
"Perfect for readers who enjoy a complex puzzle, a bit of humor,
and a fairly gentle procedural. Don't miss this one."-Library
Journal, STARRED review When Rick Montoya moves to Italy to work as
a translator, he doesn't expect to get involved in an
investigation. But with one favor spiraling out of control, he soon
finds himself fighting for his life. Rick Montoya has moved from
New Mexico to Rome, embracing the life of a translator. He's
settling in to la dolce vita when a school friend who is now senior
in the Italian Art Squad recruits Rick for an unofficial undercover
role. Armed with a list of galleries, suspects, and an expense
account, Rick arrives in Tuscany posing as a buyer for a gallery,
ready to spend his days sipping wine and examining Roman artifacts
to flush out burial urn traffickers. But before sunset on Rick's
first day in Volterra, a gallery employee dies in a brutal fall
from a high cliff. The local Commissario and his team consider Rick
an amateur, and worse, a foreigner. And now they suspect him in the
dead man's murder. While the Volterra squad pursues its leads, Rick
continues to meeting his own suspects: a museum director, a top
gallery owner, a low-profile import/export businessman and his
enterprising color-coordinated assistant, and a sensuous heiress
with a private art specialty and clientele. As the murder mystery
and the art trafficking heat up, has Rick's role made him the
target of both cops and criminals? This special first-in-series
edition includes an introduction by the author, discussion guide,
author interview, and excerpt from the second book in the series.
Praise for Cold Tuscan Stone: "This is a wonderful start to a
series, which should have immediate legs, and surely will thrill
everyone who has lived in Italy, been to Italy, or would like to
visit. As a boy I lived in both Firenze and Napoli, and reading
Wagner takes me back deeply and instantly." -Joseph Heywood, author
of The Woods Cop Mysteries, The Snowfly, and The Berkut "If you are
interested in Italian art and artifacts, Italian history and
culture, Italian food and wine, or even just good storytelling,
then Cold Tuscan Stone will be right up your cobblestone
alleyway... Simply put, this exciting, intriguing, well-written
mystery extends an offer no reader should refuse." -Amanda
Matetsky, author of The Paige Turner Mysteries "The intriguing art
milieu, mouthwatering cuisine, and the team of the ironic Conti and
the bemused but agile Montoya are bound to attract fans."
-Publishers Weekly Other books in the Rick Montoya Italian
Mysteries: Death in the Dolomites Murder Most Unfortunate Return to
Umbria A Funeral in Mantova Roman Count Down To Die In Tuscany
A major synthesis of homology, written by a top researcher in the
field Homology-a similar trait shared by different species and
derived from common ancestry, such as a seal's fin and a bird's
wing-is one of the most fundamental yet challenging concepts in
evolutionary biology. This groundbreaking book provides the first
mechanistically based theory of what homology is and how it arises
in evolution. Gunter Wagner, one of the preeminent researchers in
the field, argues that homology, or character identity, can be
explained through the historical continuity of character identity
networks-that is, the gene regulatory networks that enable
differential gene expression. He shows how character identity is
independent of the form and function of the character itself
because the same network can activate different effector genes and
thus control the development of different shapes, sizes, and
qualities of the character. Demonstrating how this theoretical
model can provide a foundation for understanding the evolutionary
origin of novel characters, Wagner applies it to the origin and
evolution of specific systems, such as cell types; skin, hair, and
feathers; limbs and digits; and flowers. The first major synthesis
of homology to be published in decades, Homology, Genes, and
Evolutionary Innovation reveals how a mechanistically based theory
can serve as a unifying concept for any branch of science concerned
with the structure and development of organisms, and how it can
help explain major transitions in evolution and broad patterns of
biological diversity.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
A prequel to the beloved Rick Montoya Italian mystery series, Roman
Count Down brings the streets of Rome to life as translator Rick
Montoya comes to grips with life as a resident of The Eternal City
and investigates a brutal murder in an Italian adventure unlike any
other Rick Montoya, eager to experience more of his Italian
mother's culture, heads to Rome to start his own translation
business. He's armed with curiosity and an appetite for local food
and wine. Rick's maternal uncle is a Roman cop with one eye to his
nephew's welfare and another to how Rick might be useful, perhaps
widen his career choices. So Commissario Piero Fontana pulls Rick
into an investigation: the murder of Count Umberto Zimbardi. The
wealthy count enjoyed indulging a circle of convivial friends and a
hobby collecting oral histories by interviewing residents in the
city's centro storico. After heading home from such an afternoon,
he was found dead on a bridge over the Tiber. As a newcomer and an
investigator, Rick makes rookie mistakes. He's learning the ropes
as an amateur sleuth and that living in Rome is different from
visiting. Plus he's distracted by a woman pressing him into service
as an Italy tour guide and the arrival of a college friend on a
mission to sell Argentine wine to the Vatican. But there's a
dangerous countdown at play, and Rick needs to solve the case
before the unthinkable happens. Perfect for readers of Donna Leon
and Martin Walker, Roman Count Down embodies David Wagner's
"...usual deft mix of travel and suspense" (Kirkus Reviews). Like
all the Rick Montoya mysteries, this suspenseful prequel is rich in
food, drink, and local culture that will leave you feeling as if
you've just taken a tour of Italy.
Groupwaresysteme bilden die technische Grundlage fur den Wandel von
Unternehmen zu flexibleren Organisationsformen. "Groupware
Management" umreisst Motivation, Voraussetzungen und Einfuhrung
dieser neuen Softwaremedien. Von der Unterstutzung von
Arbeitsgruppen uber abteilungsubergreifende Anwendungen bis hin zum
unternehmensweiten Einsatz wird das gesamte Spektrum der
Technologie offengelegt. Anhand von Fallbeispielen
unterschiedlicher Grossenordnung aus verschiedensten Branchen
werden Erfahrungen im alltaglichen Einsatz verdeutlicht. Eine
Marktubersicht und ein Ausblick auf die weitere Entwicklung runden
das Werk ab.
Wirtschaftsinformatik ist heute im Berufsleben fur alle
Studierenden und alle Fach - und Fuhrungskrafte wichtig. AEhnlich
wie Kenntnisse der englischen Sprache ist Wissen in diesem Bereich
unerlasslich, wenn man im Beruf erfolgreich sein will. Ein Thema,
dem sich Manager nicht entziehen koennen, weil es eine
gestalterische Aufgabe von zentraler Bedeutung ist.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields
in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as
an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification:
++++ Simon Grunau's Preussische Chronik: Im Auftrage Des Vereins
Fur Die Geschichte Von Ost- Und West- Preussen...; Volumes 1-3 Of
Preussischen Geschichtschreiber Des XVI. Und XVIII. Jahrhunderts;
Volume 3 Of Simon Grunau's Preussische Chronik: Im Auftrage Des
Vereins Fur Die Geschichte Von Ost- Und West- Preussen; Simon
Grunau Simon Grunau, Max Perlbach, P. Wagner, R. Philippi, Verein
fur die Geschichte der Provinz Preussen Duncker & Humblot, 1896
History; Europe; Germany; History / Europe / Germany; Prussia
(Germany)
Most Americans consume diets that do not meet Federal dietary
recommendations. This perception may be influenced by studies that
found healthy foods to cost more per calorie than less healthy
foods. This is one way, but not the only way, to measure the cost
of a healthy diet. For a balanced assessment, this book compares
the price of healthy and less healthy foods using three metrics:
the price per calorie, per edible gram, and per average portion.
These studies conclude that the higher prices of healthy foods
present barriers to consumer ability to buy recommended amounts of
foods like fruits and vegetables.
Revenge is a dish best served cold When an old college friend
leading a religious tour in Assisi asks interpreter Rick Montoya to
fill in for their guide who's gone missing, Rick is happy to
oblige. He's looking forward to seeing his old friend, and the food
and wine of Umbria sound like the perfect reward for a tense
translation job he's just completed for the police in Palermo
involving witness testimony against the mafia. But when the shady
tour guide is found dead the next morning under suspicious
circumstances, Rick's relaxing gig turns into an unofficial job
assisting the local police inspector with her interviews of the
tour group members. Could one of the pious pilgrims be a
cold-blooded killer? Or has one of the victim's many shady dealings
finally caught up with him? For fans of Martin Walker and Donna
Leon, BEST SERVED COLD takes readers on a delicious excursion
through the Umbrian hills as Rick leads his tour-and the police
investigation-to a killer conclusion.
Poetry Concerning Autism and Other Disabilities With poetry from
over 50 poets, the Perspectives Anthology through the art of
poetry, conveys different points of view or perspectives concerning
the autism spectrum and other neurological, psychologica
We are all modern today. But modernity today is not what it used to
be. Over the past few decades, modernity has been radically changed
by globalization, individualization, new inequalities, and
fundamentalism. A novel way of analysing contemporary societies is
needed. This book proposes such an analysis.
Every society seeks answers to certain basic questions: how to
order life in common; how to satisfy human needs; how to establish
knowledge. Sociology long assumed that the answers had been found
once and for all: a liberal-democratic state, a market economy, and
free scientific institutions. This trinity used to be called
'modern society'.
By contrast, this book is based on the idea that, under conditions
of modernity, there are no stable and certain answers to these
questions. There is a plurality of possible answers, every proposed
answer can be criticized and contested, and every society needs to
find its answer on its own.
This new sociology of modernity proposes two key instruments
through which to understand the answers given to those questions:
the experiences human beings have of their own modernity and the
interpretations they give to those experiences. It reviews the
history of 'Western' modernity in this light and then focuses on
the specific answers that were and are being developed in Europe.
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