Philosophy of Science for Scientists (Johansson Lars-Gran)(Pevná vazba)

Philosophy of Science for Scientists (Johansson Lars-Gran)(Pevná vazba)

This textbook offers an introduction to the philosophy of science. It helps undergraduate students from the natural, the human and social sciences to gain an understanding of what science is, how it has developed, what its core traits are, how to distinguish between science and pseudo-science and

Bedeviled: A Shadow History of Demons in Science (Canales Jimena)(Pevná vazba)

How scientists conjure demons to unlock the secrets of the universeScience may be known for banishing the demons of superstition from the modern world. Yet just as the demon-haunted world was being exorcized by the enlightening power of reason, a new kind of demon mischievously materialized in the

A Sonnet to Science: Scientists and Their Poetry (Illingworth Sam)(Pevná vazba)

In A sonnet to science, leading science communicator Dr Sam Illingworth presents a selection of poetry written by well-known scientists, contextualising it with their work and research, in an effort to better understand how poetry might today be used as an effective tool in both the advancement of

The Beauty and Fascination of Science (Buchachenko Anatoly L.)(Pevná vazba)

Science.- Physics.- Mathematics.- Evolution.- Chemistry.- Biology.- Intelligence.- History.- Philosophy.- Aesthetics of

Science Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Explores the history of science, how scientists have sought to explain our incredible universe and how amazing scientific discoveries have been made. This book helps you discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Copernicus' ideas were contentious and what

Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction (Okasha Samir)(Paperback)

How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective?' What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy

Wild Scientists - How animals and plants use science to survive (Mould Steve)(Pevná vazba)

Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Serway Raymond A.)(Pevná vazba)

Maximize your course success by making the most of what Serway/Jewett's PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, Tenth Edition, has to offer. From a host of in-text features to a range of outstanding technology resources, you'll have everything you need to understand the natural forces and principles

Isaac Newton and Natural Philosophy (Guicciardini Niccol)(Pevná vazba)

Isaac Newton is one of the greatest scientists in history, yet the spectrum of his interests was much broader than that of most contemporary scientists. In fact, Newton would have defined himself not as a scientist, but as a natural philosopher. He was deeply involved in alchemical, religious, and

Data Management in R - A Guide for Social Scientists (Elff Martin)(Pevná vazba)

An invaluable, step-by-step guide to data management in R for social science researchers. This book shows students how to recode data, combine data from different sources, document data, and import data from statistical packages other than R. It explores both qualitative and quantitative data and

Science vs Natural Disasters (Royston Angela)(Pevná vazba)

Discover how scientists are fighting back against the threat of natural disaster, from hurricanes to tornadoes and explore the incredible weapons they are

All the Science You Need to Know By Age 7 (Daynes Katie)(Pevná vazba)

This beautifully illustrated book is a perfect introduction for young children. Budding scientists can explore the world around them, from plants and animals to magnets and mirrors - and try some hands-on experiments along the way. With Quicklinks to specially selected websites with videos and

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics (Serway Raymond A.)(Pevná vazba)

Maximize your course success by making the most of what Serway/Jewett's PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS WITH MODERN PHYSICS, Tenth Edition, has to offer. From a host of in-text features to a range of outstanding technology resources, you'll have everything you need to understand the natural

Understanding Institutions: The Science and Philosophy of Living Together (Guala Francesco)(Pevná vazba)

A groundbreaking new synthesis and theory of social institutions Understanding Institutions proposes a new unified theory of social institutions that combines the best insights of philosophers and social scientists who have written on this topic. Francesco Guala presents a theory that combines the

Philosophy and Real Politics (Geuss Raymond)(Pevná vazba)

A trenchant critique of established ideas in political philosophy and a provocative call for change Many contemporary political thinkers are gripped by the belief that their task is to develop an ideal theory of rights or justice for guiding and judging political actions. But in Philosophy and Real

New Directions in the Philosophy of Social Science (Little Daniel)(Paperback)

Philosophy matters for the social sciences. Our world faces ever more complex and hazardous problems and, social science ontology and methods need to be adequate to the changing nature of the social realm. Imagination and new ways of thinking are crucial to the social sciences. Based on Daniel

Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists (Yanofsky Noson S.)(Pevná vazba)

The multidisciplinary field of quantum computing strives to exploit some of the uncanny aspects of quantum mechanics to expand our computational horizons. Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists takes readers on a tour of this fascinating area of cutting-edge research. Written in an accessible

The Philosophy of Illumination (Suhrawardi)(Pevná vazba)

The the Science of Science Policy: A Handbook (Lane Julia I.)(Pevná vazba)

This handbook provides an overview of the current theoretical and empirical basis for a science of science policy. It offers perspectives from the federal science and policy community, and look towards a research agenda for

A Course of Modern Analysis (Whittaker E. T.)(Pevná vazba)

This classic work has been a unique resource for thousands of mathematicians, scientists and engineers since its first appearance in 1902. Never out of print, its continuing value lies in its thorough and exhaustive treatment of special functions of mathematical physics and the analysis of

Steps Toward a Philosophy of Engineering: Historico-Philosophical and Critical Essays (Mitcham Carl)(Pevná vazba)

This book takes steps to develop a philosophy of engineering not to promote an ideology for engineering but to stimulate critical reflection among engineers and non-engineers alike about our engineering

A Philosophy of Loneliness (Svendsen Lars)(Paperback)

For many of us it is the ultimate fear: to die alone. Loneliness is a difficult subject to address because it has such negative connotations in our intensely social world. But the truth is that wherever there are people, there is loneliness. You can be lonely sitting in the quiet of your home, in

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine: Philosophy, Science, Clinical Applications, and Research (Seffinger Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The most current, comprehensive osteopathic text available, Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine, Fourth Edition defines osteopathic terminology and techniques and instills the confident understanding essential to clinical success. This proven resource is the standard text for teaching the

Microsystem Engineering of Lab-On-A-Chip Devices (Geschke Oliver)(Pevná vazba)

Edited by an interdisciplinary team of scientists at one of the leading centers for microsystem research, this second edition retains the proven structure of its predecessor, enlarged by around 10%. Focusing on analytical applications mainly in life sciences, this is an invaluable companion for