Objectivity and Diversity: Another Logic of Scientific Research (Harding Sandra)(Paperback)

Objectivity and Diversity: Another Logic of Scientific Research (Harding Sandra)(Paperback)

Worries about scientific objectivity seem never-ending. Social critics and philosophers of science have argued that invocations of objectivity are often little more than attempts to boost the status of a claim, while calls for value neutrality may be used to suppress otherwise valid dissenting

The Conduct of Inquiry: An Introduction of Logic and Scientific Method (Kitchener Richard)(Paperback)

The Conduct of Inquiry is a practical introduction to logic and scientific method. It provides a comprehensive and current discussion of the logic of scientific method and scientific reasoning. The author places consistent stress on the evaluation of actual scientific reasoning and the development

Research Methods and Techniques in Architecture (Niezabitowska Elzbieta Danuta)(Paperback)

A scientific approach to architectural and architectonic research from the scope of just one discipline is no longer sufficient. With contemporary considerations such as behavior, health, and environmental protection, architects and students alike need holistic research methodologies that

Whose Science? Whose Knowledge?: A Friend of Virtue (Harding Sandra)(Paperback)

Sandra Harding here develops further the themes first addressed in her widely influential book, The Science Question in Feminism, and conducts a compelling analysis of feminist theories on the philosophical problem of how we know what we know.Following a strong narrative line, Harding sets out her

Research Methods in Theatre and Performance (Kershaw Baz)(Paperback)

How have theatre and performance research methods and methodologies engaged the expanding diversity of performing arts practices? How can students best combine performance/theatre research approaches in their projects? This book's 29 contributors provide hands-on answers to such

Structure of Science - Problems in the Logic of Scientific Explanation (Nagel Ernst)(Paperback / softback)

Constructing Social Research: The Unity and Diversity of Method (Ragin Charles C.)(Paperback)

Constructing Social Research answers the question: What is social science? Updated throughout with new references and examples, the Third Edition of this innovative text by Charles C. Ragin and Lisa M. Amoroso shows the unity within the diversity of activities called social research to help

Research Methods: A Tool for Life (Beins Bernard C.)(Paperback)

This textbook is an introduction to the importance of scientific research in everyday life, and uses familiar examples to keep students engaged. It covers experimental research before other types of research, so students can learn about experiments early in the semester. The book is intended for

Rudolf Steiner's Core Mission - The Birth and Development of Spiritual-Scientific Karma Research (Meyer T. H.)(Paperback / softback)

Social Scientific Research (Brancati Dawn)(Paperback)

Offering an engaging and entertaining introduction to research methods, this is a practical and easy-to-use companion for all new researchers and students in the social sciences. Covering all the key stages of the research process, this book guides students in navigating some of the biggest

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills (Halperin Sandra)(Paperback)

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills, the market leading textbook in political research methods, is essential reading for students taking a module in research methods as part of a politics or international relations degree. Its accessible, step-by-step approach covers the entire

Urban Climates (Oke T. R.)(Paperback)

Urban Climates is the first full synthesis of modern scientific and applied research on urban climates. The book begins with an outline of what constitutes an urban ecosystem. It develops a comprehensive terminology for the subject using scale and surface classification as key constructs. It

Logic and Computation: Essays in Honour of Amilcar Sernadas (Caliero Carlos)(Paperback)

This volume celebrates Am lcar Sernadas' (1952--2017) highly significant and original scientific contributions, as well as his outstanding academic career. This compilation of articles by colleagues, former students and friends was prepared in the months that followed the Conference in Honour of Am

National Gallery Technical Bulletin: Volume 41 (Spring Marika)(Paperback)

The latest volume of this authoritative annual record of scientific research and conservation at the National Gallery, London, offers a wealth of significant findings

Objectivity, Relativism, and Truth: Philosophical Papers (Rorty Richard)(Paperback)

In this volume Rorty offers a Deweyan account of objectivity as intersubjectivity, one that drops claims about universal validity and instead focuses on utility for the purposes of a community. The sense in which the natural sciences are exemplary for inquiry is explicated in terms of the moral

The Heart's Code: Tapping the Wisdom and Power of Our Heart Energy (Pearsall Paul P.)(Paperback)

A fascinating synthesis of ancient wisdom, modern medicine, scientific research, and personal experiences that proves that the human heart, not the brain, holds the secrets that link body, mind, and spirit. You know that the heart loves and feels, but did you know that the heart also thinks,

Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness (Luskin Frederic)(Paperback)

Based on scientific research, this groundbreaking study from the frontiers of psychology and medicine offers startling new insight into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. Through vivid examples (including his work with victims from both sides of Northern Ireland's civil war),

Museum Lighting: A Guide for Conservators and Curators (Saunders David)(Paperback)

Author David Saunders, former keeper of conservation and scientific research at the British Museum, explores how to balance the conflicting goals of visibility and preservation under a variety of conditions. Beginning with the science of how light, color, and vision function and interact, he

Research Methods for the Biosciences (Holmes Debbie)(Paperback)

Scientific research is a proven and powerful tool for discovering the answers to biological questions. As such, today's students need to be well-versed in experimental design, analysis, and the communication of research. Furthermore, they must appreciate how all of these aspects are

The Craft of Scientific Writing (Alley Michael)(Paperback)

Offers well-tested advice, having been used by research engineers and scientists at many national labs and universities for over twenty yearsUses scores of interesting examples to teach the principles of scientific writingFun to read and conversational, focusing on the stylistic traits that

Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty (Baumeister Roy F.)(Paperback)

Why is there evil, and what can scientific research tell us about the origins and persistence of evil behavior? Considering evil from the unusual perspective of the perpetrator, Baumeister asks, How do ordinary people find themselves beating their wives? Murdering rival gang members? Torturing

Conserving Biodiversity: A Research Agenda for Development Agencies (National Research Council)(Paperback)

The loss of the earth's biological diversity is widely recognized as a critical environmental problem. That loss is most severe in developing countries, where the conditions of human existence are most difficult. Conserving Biodiversity presents an agenda for research that can provide information

Camera Trapping for Wildlife Research (Rovero Francesco)(Paperback)

Camera trapping is a powerful and now widely used tool in scientific research on wildlife ecology and management. This book provides a much-needed guide to the sound use of camera trapping for the most common ecological

Statistics Done Wrong: The Woefully Complete Guide (Reinhart Alex)(Paperback)

Scientific progress depends on good research, and good research needs good statistics. But statistical analysis is tricky to get right, even for the best and brightest of us. You'd be surprised how many scientists are doing it wrong.Statistics Done Wrong is a pithy, essential guide to statistical