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This book is an historical narrative of academic appointments,
significant personal and collaborative research endeavours, and
important editorial and institutional engagements. For forty years
Michael Matthews has been a prominent international researcher,
author, editor and organiser in the field of 'History, Philosophy
and Science Teaching'. He has systematically brought his own
discipline training in science, psychology, philosophy of
education, and the history and philosophy of science, to bear upon
theoretical, curricular and pedagogical issues in science
education. The book includes accounts of philosophers who greatly
influenced his own thinking and who also were personal friends -
Wallis Suchting, Abner Shimony, Robert Cohen, Marx Wartofsky,
Israel Scheffler, Michael Martin and Mario Bunge. It advocates the
importance of clear writing and avoidance of faddism in both
philosophy and in education. It concludes with a proposal for
informed and enlightened science teacher education.
This volume has 41 chapters written to honor the 100th birthday of
Mario Bunge. It celebrates the work of this influential
Argentine/Canadian physicist and philosopher. Contributions show
the value of Bunge's science-informed philosophy and his systematic
approach to philosophical problems. The chapters explore the
exceptionally wide spectrum of Bunge's contributions to:
metaphysics, methodology and philosophy of science, philosophy of
mathematics, philosophy of physics, philosophy of psychology,
philosophy of social science, philosophy of biology, philosophy of
technology, moral philosophy, social and political philosophy,
medical philosophy, and education. The contributors include
scholars from 16 countries. Bunge combines ontological realism with
epistemological fallibilism. He believes that science provides the
best and most warranted knowledge of the natural and social world,
and that such knowledge is the only sound basis for moral decision
making and social and political reform. Bunge argues for the unity
of knowledge. In his eyes, science and philosophy constitute a
fruitful and necessary partnership. Readers will discover the
wisdom of this approach and will gain insight into the utility of
cross-disciplinary scholarship. This anthology will appeal to
researchers, students, and teachers in philosophy of science,
social science, and liberal education programmes. 1. Introduction
Section I. An Academic Vocation (3 chapters) Section II. Philosophy
(12 chapters) Section III. Physics and Philosophy of Physics (4
chapters) Section IV. Cognitive Science and Philosophy of Mind (2
chapters) Section V. Sociology and Social Theory (4 chapters)
Section VI. Ethics and Political Philosophy (3 chapters) Section
VII. Biology and Philosophy of Biology (3 chapters) Section VIII.
Mathematics (3 chapters) Section IX. Education (2 chapters) Section
X. Varia (3 chapters) Section XI. Bibliography
Criminology has expanded significantly as an academic discipline,
but it has been argued that it is becoming increasingly socially
and politically irrelevant. This books aims to address this problem
by rethinking the theoretical underpinnings and research methods we
use, to form a criminology that is critical, engaged and useful.The
left realist approach to criminology has changed considerably over
the past twenty years and continues to make an important
contribution to the theoretical study of crime, as well as issues
such as crime prevention, policing, prisons, and community safety.
As one of the pioneers of realist criminology, Roger Matthews
presents a coherent overview of its development and continued
relevance. By providing a critique of some of the dominant
approaches in criminology, this book sets a new agenda for
theoretical and practical engagement and will appeal to all those
interested in making sense of contemporary forms of social control
and developing types of analysis and intervention which are
designed to produce a more effective and just criminal justice
system.
"Insect Behavior" is the second edition of the text that for
thirty years served as the fundamental introduction to a field of
study that has been growing enormously. Today, new technologies and
understandings are allowing questions to be shaped and answered in
ways that once could not have been envisioned. However, massive new
information also can overwhelm and obscure the broader perspectives
needed to put new discoveries into context. Thus, the times fairly
demand that students and non-specialists seek a wider understanding
of diverse proximate and ultimate forces that cause animals to
behave as they do.
This book provides that opportunity. The authors strike a
balance between modern developments and historical insights,
between new examples and old, between empirical work and theory,
and between pertinent conclusions and the dynamic field and
laboratory experiences from which such discoveries arise.
Considerably updated and expanded, this edition includes 26 case
studies, as well as 45 new color plates and 173 figures (over 40%
of them new) with detailed legends that add richness to the
well-written, accessible text.
Like the course that originally inspired it, "Insect Behavior"
will find utility at the graduate and senior undergraduate level
for college and university students. However, although some
background in entomology or animal behavior is helpful, an in-depth
knowledge is not a prerequisite. Thus, the book also invites
comparative psychologists, science educators, and all others with
an interest in the physically small but inestimably important
creatures that comprise three-quarters of all animal life on our
planet. "
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War were catalysts for profound changes in global security and defense, including: alterations in the size, structure and configuration of armed forces; the emergence of asymmetrical warfare; the importance of coalition warfare and defense-industrial cooperation; and reform of the financial, procurement and logistical systems. The contributors to this book evaluate these environmental changes within a defense management context.
Exiting Prostitution provides a critical re-examination of the
growing body of literature on exiting and desistance. Moving beyond
accounts which are mainly centred on men desisting from crime, this
book focuses on female desistance, particularly in relation to
prostitution and the exiting process.With interviews from over one
hundred women involved in prostitution, the authors uniquely
examine the exiting process considering not only the barriers and
obstacles that women face when trying to leave prostitution, but
also their individual strengths, capacities and aspirations. In
this way, this book aims to present an approach that is more
positive and progressive. It also provides a guide to best practice
through an examination of the types of support that are currently
available to those women involved in both on-street and off-street
prostitution, and develops an outline model of support.Written by a
highly experienced team of experts in the field, this book provides
useful guidelines for practitioners and policymakers on types of
intervention and ways in which to further develop exiting
programmes.
This book provides a richly documented account of the historical,
cultural, philosophical and practical dimensions of feng shui. It
argues that where feng shui is entrenched educational systems have
a responsibility to examine its claims, and that this examination
provides opportunities for students to better learn about the key
features of the nature of science, the demarcation of science and
non-science, the characteristics of pseudoscience, and the
engagement of science with culture and worldviews. The arguments
presented for feng shui being a pseudoscience can be marshalled
when considering a whole range of comparable beliefs and the
educational benefit of their appraisal. Feng shui is a
deeply-entrenched, three-millennia-old system of Asian beliefs and
practices about nature, architecture, health, and divination that
has garnered a growing presence outside of Asia. It is part of a
comprehensive and ancient worldview built around belief in chi (qi)
the putative universal energy or life-force that animates all
existence, the cosmos, the solar system, the earth, and human
bodies. Harmonious living requires building in accord with local
chi streams; good health requires replenishment and manipulation of
internal chi flow; and a beneficent afterlife is enhanced when
buried in conformity with chi directions. Traditional Chinese
Medicine is based on the proper manipulation of internal chi by
acupuncture, tai-chi and qigong exercise, and herbal dietary
supplements. Matthews has produced another tour de force that will
repay close study by students, scientists, and all those concerned
to understand science, culture, and the science/culture nexus.
Harvey Siegel, Philosophy, University of Miami, USA With great
erudition and even greater fluidity of style, Matthews introduces
us to this now-world-wide belief system. Michael Ruse, Philosophy,
Florida State University, USA The book is one of the best research
works published on Feng Shui. Wang Youjun, Philosophy, Shanghai
Normal University, China The history is fascinating. The analysis
makes an important contribution to science literature. James
Alcock, Psychology, York University, Canada This book provides an
in-depth study of Feng Shui in different periods, considering its
philosophical, historical and educational dimensions; especially
from a perspective of the 'demarcation problem' between science and
pseudoscience. Yao Dazhi, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
This volume offers a wide-reaching overview of current academic
research on women's participation in combat sports within a range
of different national and trans-national contexts, detailing many
of the struggles and opportunities experienced by women at various
levels of engagement within sports such as boxing, wrestling, and
mixed martial arts.
This book uses research and personal stories from university
lecturers to explore pedagogical strategies that illuminate how
students' minds can be 'switched on' in order to unlock their
extraordinary potential. It presents diverse ways to create
inspiring learning environments, in chapters written by
internationally respected experts in the broad field of the social
sciences. Each author illustrates how - through their unique
teaching philosophies and practices - they seek to enhance
students' experiences and promote their critical thinking, learning
and development. The respective chapters provide conceptual
arguments, personal insights and practical examples from a broad
range of classrooms, demonstrating various ways in which students'
sociological imagination can be brought to life. As such, the book
is both practical and theoretical, and is primarily aimed at
educators working in both higher and further education institutions
who wish to develop their understanding of classroom pedagogy as
well as gain practical ideas for teaching and learning in the
social sciences.
This anthology opens new perspectives in the domain of history,
philosophy, and science teaching research. Its four sections are:
first, science, culture and education; second, the teaching and
learning of science; third, curriculum development and
justification; and fourth, indoctrination. The first group of
essays deal with the neglected topic of science education and the
Enlightenment tradition. These essays show that many core
commitments of modern science education have their roots in this
tradition, and consequently all can benefit from a more informed
awareness of its strengths and weaknesses. Other essays address
research on leaning and teaching from the perspectives of social
epistemology and educational psychology. Included here is the first
ever English translation of Ernst Mach's most influential 1890
paper on 'The Psychological and Logical Moment in Natural Science
Teaching'. This paper launched the influential Machian tradition in
education. Other essays address concrete cases of the utilisation
of history and philosophy in the development and justification of
school science curricula. These are instances of the supportive
relation of HPS&ST research to curriculum theorising. Finally,
two essays address the topic of Indoctrination in science
education; a subject long-discussed in philosophy of education, but
inadequately in science education. This book is a timely reminder
of why history and philosophy of science are urgently needed to
support understanding of science. From major traditions such as the
Enlightenment to the tensions around cultural studies of science,
the book provides a comprehensive context for the scientific
endeavour, drawing on curriculum and instructional examples. Sibel
Erduran, University of Oxford, UK The scholarship that each of the
authors in this volume offers deepens our understanding of what we
teach in science and why that understanding matters. This is an
important book exploring a wide set of issues and should be read by
anyone with an interest in science or science education. Jonathan
Osborne, Stanford University, USA This volume presents new and
updated perspectives in the field, such as the Enlightenment
Tradition, Cultural Studies, Indoctrination in Science Education,
and Nature of Science. Highly recommended. Mansoor Niaz,
Universidad de Oriente, Venezuela This volume provides an extremely
valuable set of insights into educational issues related to the
history and philosophy of science. Michael J Reiss, University
College London, UK
This book provides a systematic reading of Martin Heidegger’s
project of “fundamental ontology,” which he initially presented
in Being and Time (1927) and developed further in his work on Kant.
It shows our understanding of being to be that of a small set of a
priori, temporally inflected, “categorial” forms that
articulate what, how, and whether things can be. As selves bound to
and bounded by the world within which we seek to answer the
question of how to live, we imaginatively generate these forms in
order to open ourselves up to those intra-worldly entities which
determinately instantiate them. This makes us, as selves, the
source and unifying ground of being. But this ground is hidden from
us – until we do fundamental ontology. In showing how Heidegger
develops these ideas, the author challenges key elements of the
anti-Cartesian framework that most readers bring to his texts,
arguing that his Kantian account of being has its roots in the
anti-empiricism and Augustinianism of Descartes, and that his
project relies implicitly on an essentially Cartesian
“meditational” method of reflective self-engagement that allows
being to be brought to light. He also argues against the widespread
tendency to see Heidegger as presenting the basic forms of being as
in any way normative, from which he concludes, partially against
Heidegger himself, that fundamental ontology is, while profound and
worth pursuing for its own sake, inert with respect to the question
of how to live. The Bounds of Self will be of interest to
researchers and advanced students working on Heidegger, Kant,
phenomenology, and existential philosophy.
This text is designed to acquaint students with some of the main
issues associated with the emergence and development of the modern
prison. It draws on a range of sociological theorizing in order to
analyze the organization and the functioning of the prison. It
examines the conditions for the expansion of the prison and
explores the possibilities for limiting prison use through the
development of alternatives to custody. In particular, it looks in
some detail at the relation between imprisonment and class, age,
gender and race.
Increasing consumer demand for low-input cultivation and minimal
processing has significantly increased the risk of microbiological
contamination of fresh produce. This both presents a health risk to
consumers and undermines trust in the food supply chain from farm
to fork. Advances in ensuring the microbiological safety of fresh
produce reviews our current understanding of key pathogenic risks
to fresh produce such as Salmonella, Listeria and E.coli. The book
addresses recent advances in improving safety along the value
chain, from advances in detection to improving consumer handling of
fresh produce. By providing a comprehensive insight into the
pathogenic risks facing the fresh produce sector, the book details
how key stakeholders across the agri-food supply chain can reduce
the risk of pathogen contamination and outbreaks of foodborne
illnesses. Edited by an internationally-renowned expert in the
field and featuring contributions from a team of expert authors,
Advances in ensuring the microbiological safety of fresh produce
will be a standard reference for researchers in food safety,
agricultural engineers specialising in fresh produce storage,
retail and other companies involved in the fresh produce supply
chain, as well as government and commercial agencies responsible
for safety and quality monitoring of agri-food supply chains.
This book provides a systematic reading of Martin Heidegger's
project of "fundamental ontology," which he initially presented in
Being and Time (1927) and developed further in his work on Kant. It
shows our understanding of being to be that of a small set of a
priori, temporally inflected, "categorial" forms that articulate
what, how, and whether things can be. As selves bound to and
bounded by the world within which we seek to answer the question of
how to live, we imaginatively generate these forms in order to open
ourselves up to those intra-worldly entities which determinately
instantiate them. This makes us, as selves, the source and unifying
ground of being. But this ground is hidden from us - until we do
fundamental ontology. In showing how Heidegger develops these
ideas, the author challenges key elements of the anti-Cartesian
framework that most readers bring to his texts, arguing that his
Kantian account of being has its roots in the anti-empiricism and
Augustinianism of Descartes, and that his project relies implicitly
on an essentially Cartesian "meditational" method of reflective
self-engagement that allows being to be brought to light. He also
argues against the widespread tendency to see Heidegger as
presenting the basic forms of being as in any way normative, from
which he concludes, partially against Heidegger himself, that
fundamental ontology is, while profound and worth pursuing for its
own sake, inert with respect to the question of how to live. The
Bounds of Self will be of interest to researchers and advanced
students working on Heidegger, Kant, phenomenology, and existential
philosophy.
What makes Methodist worship "Methodist" or "Wesleyan?" How do
Methodists evaluate emerging forms of worship in light of their own
liturgical heritage? This book considers these questions by
bringing to light the work and significance of three Methodist
liturgists who have until now received precious little scholarly
focus: Thomas O. Summers (1812-1882), Nolan B. Harmon (1892-1993),
and James F. White (1932-2004). Exploring each one's contribution
to the Methodist movement, it evaluates their continuing legacies
as scholars and practitioners of Methodist worship. Importantly,
the work of all these men occurred during times of cultural change,
which gave rise to new ways of worship within the landscape of
American Methodism. Addressing them in chronological order, this
study shows how each figure enacted liturgical reform and renewal
by drawing from the liturgical textual tradition inherited directly
from John Wesley's Sunday Service of the Methodist in North America
as well as the hymnody of Charles Wesley. It also demonstrates how
they sought to inculturate the Wesleyan liturgical tradition in the
midst of these significant changes. Evaluating historic and
emerging trends in Methodist liturgical praxis, this is a book that
will be of great interest to scholars of Methodism, the History of
Religion, Liturgical Studies and Theology.
What makes Methodist worship "Methodist" or "Wesleyan?" How do
Methodists evaluate emerging forms of worship in light of their own
liturgical heritage? This book considers these questions by
bringing to light the work and significance of three Methodist
liturgists who have until now received precious little scholarly
focus: Thomas O. Summers (1812-1882), Nolan B. Harmon (1892-1993),
and James F. White (1932-2004). Exploring each one's contribution
to the Methodist movement, it evaluates their continuing legacies
as scholars and practitioners of Methodist worship. Importantly,
the work of all these men occurred during times of cultural change,
which gave rise to new ways of worship within the landscape of
American Methodism. Addressing them in chronological order, this
study shows how each figure enacted liturgical reform and renewal
by drawing from the liturgical textual tradition inherited directly
from John Wesley's Sunday Service of the Methodist in North America
as well as the hymnody of Charles Wesley. It also demonstrates how
they sought to inculturate the Wesleyan liturgical tradition in the
midst of these significant changes. Evaluating historic and
emerging trends in Methodist liturgical praxis, this is a book that
will be of great interest to scholars of Methodism, the History of
Religion, Liturgical Studies and Theology.
Although we live in an era in which we are surrounded by an
ever-deepening fog of data, few of us truly understand how the data
are created, where data are stored, or how to retrieve or destroy
data-if that is indeed possible. This book is for all of you,
whatever your need or interest. Electronically Stored Information:
The Complete Guide to Management, Understanding, Acquisition,
Storage, Search, and Retrieval, Second Edition explains the reasons
you need to know about electronic data. It also gets into great
detail about the how, what, when, and where of what is known in
legal circles as electronically stored information (ESI). With
easy-to-understand explanations and guidelines, this book provides
the practical understanding you need to effectively manage the
complex world of ESI. Whether you are an attorney, judge,
paralegal, business manager or owner, or just one of the
ever-growing population of computer users, you will benefit from
the information presented in this book.
Science Teaching explains how history and philosophy of science
contributes to the resolution of persistent theoretical,
curricular, and pedagogical issues in science education. It shows
why it is essential for science teachers to know and appreciate the
history and philosophy of the subject they teach and how this
knowledge can enrich science instruction and enthuse students in
the subject. Through its historical perspective, the book reveals
to students, teachers, and researchers the foundations of
scientific knowledge and its connection to philosophy, metaphysics,
mathematics, and broader social influences including the European
Enlightenment, and develops detailed arguments about
constructivism, worldviews and science, multicultural science
education, inquiry teaching, values, and teacher education. Fully
updated and expanded, the 20th Anniversary Edition of this classic
text, featuring four new chapters-The Enlightenment Tradition;
Joseph Priestley and Photosynthesis; Science, Worldviews and
Education; and Nature of Science Research-and 1,300 references,
provides a solid foundation for teaching and learning in the field.
In the fall of 1908, no one could have guessed that the Chicago
Cubs, a team that had dominated the National league three straight
years, would for a century be shut out in its efforts to reclaim
the world championship. Stars like Frank Chance, Johnny Evers, Ed
Reulbach, and Three Finger Brown were still in their primes, and
they had just emerged the winner in the most remarkable pennant
race in major league history.In the decades since, the achievement
of the 1908 Cubs has been overshadowed first by the events of the
season, which included the Merkle Game and a playoff that pitted
two all-time great pitchers against each other, and more recently
by the calendar, as the centennial anniversary of the last Cubs
championship closed in. This engaging book rescues the 1908 team
from its status as footnote to baseball history, following one of
the all-time great clubs on a thrilling, season-long march toward
the World Series.
Through careful examination of primary documents, this book reveals
that the true purpose of Zebulon Pike's western expedition in
1806–1807 was not innocent exploration of the West but an
espionage mission in preparation for an American invasion of New
Mexico. In 1806, the United States was on the brink of war with
Spain over the disputed western boundary of the Louisiana Purchase
and anticipated invading New Mexico. Possessing only meager
information on the terrain as well as Spanish troop numbers and
fortifications, President Thomas Jefferson and General James
Wilkinson needed an agent who could cross the continent to Spanish
territory all the way to the capital of Santa Fe, provide a
plausible "cover story" for being there, and return with the vital
information. Zebulon Pike: Thomas Jefferson's Agent for Empire is
the story of how Pike carried out his mission as a prelude to an
American invasion of New Mexico. This unique book is the first to
fully chronicle Pike's 1806–1807 expedition to the Rocky
Mountains and beyond, addressing both the exploratory and the
clandestine purposes of Pike's western journey. By carefully
examining the evidence available in primary documents, which shows
that Pike prepared and carried a map showing a route to Santa Fe on
his journey, the author overturns the conventional wisdom that Pike
became lost searching for the Red River and mistakenly wandered
into Spanish territory. This book also presents the Spanish
perspective and response to Pike's invasion of Spanish territory
and provides historical context to understand the role of Pike's
expedition in Thomas Jefferson's quest to build an American "empire
for liberty."
Designing for hazardous and abnormal loads has become an important requirement in the design process of most major buildings and civil engineering structures, ranging from tall buildings to bridges, power plants to harbour and coastal installations. This state-of-the-art volume was compiled by the Institution of Structural Engineers' informal study group Model Analysis as a Design Tool and City University's Structures Research Centre. It contains a series of papers on the design and analysis of structures through full scale and numerical modelling including the crucial areas of hazard identification and risk assessment of structures. This book will be essential reading for civil and structural engineers, designers and researchers. eBook available with sample pages: 0203479025
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