Radical Science

Author : Sigrid Schmalzer,Daniel S. Chard,Alyssa Botelho
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Science
ISBN : 1625343183

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Science for the People by Sigrid Schmalzer,Daniel S. Chard,Alyssa Botelho Pdf

For the first time, this book compiles original documents from Science for the People, the most important radical science movement in U.S. history. Between 1969 and 1989, Science for the People mobilized American scientists, teachers, and students to practice a socially and economically just science, rather than one that served militarism and corporate profits. Through research, writing, protest, and organizing, members sought to demystify scientific knowledge and embolden "the people" to take science and technology into their own hands. The movement's numerous publications were crucial to the formation of science and technology studies, challenging mainstream understandings of science as "neutral" and instead showing it as inherently political. Its members, some at prominent universities, became models for politically engaged science and scholarship by using their knowledge to challenge, rather than uphold, the social, political, and economic status quo. Highlighting Science for the People's activism and intellectual interventions in a range of areas -- including militarism, race, gender, medicine, agriculture, energy, and global affairs -- this volume offers vital contributions to today's debates on science, justice, democracy, sustainability, and political power.

Author : Daniel Burgos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811542763

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Radical Solutions and Open Science by Daniel Burgos Pdf

This open access book presents how Open Science is a powerful tool to boost Higher Education. The book introduces the reader into Open Access, Open Technology, Open Data, Open Research results, Open Licensing, Open Accreditation, Open Certification, Open Policy and, of course, Open Educational Resources. It brings all these key topics from major players in the field; experts that present the current state of the art and the forthcoming steps towards a useful and effective implementation. This book presents radical, transgenic solutions for recurrent and long-standing problems in Higher Education. Every chapter presents a clear view and a related solution to make Higher Education progress and implement tools and strategies to improve the user’s performance and learning experience. This book is part of a trilogy with companion volumes on Radical Solutions & Learning Analytics and Radical Solutions & eLearning.

Author : Anthony Chemero
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780262516471

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Radical Embodied Cognitive Science by Anthony Chemero Pdf

A proposal for a new way to do cognitive science argues that cognition should be described in terms of agent-environment dynamics rather than computation and representation. While philosophers of mind have been arguing over the status of mental representations in cognitive science, cognitive scientists have been quietly engaged in studying perception, action, and cognition without explaining them in terms of mental representation. In this book, Anthony Chemero describes this nonrepresentational approach (which he terms radical embodied cognitive science), puts it in historical and conceptual context, and applies it to traditional problems in the philosophy of mind. Radical embodied cognitive science is a direct descendant of the American naturalist psychology of William James and John Dewey, and follows them in viewing perception and cognition to be understandable only in terms of action in the environment. Chemero argues that cognition should be described in terms of agent-environment dynamics rather than in terms of computation and representation. After outlining this orientation to cognition, Chemero proposes a methodology: dynamical systems theory, which would explain things dynamically and without reference to representation. He also advances a background theory: Gibsonian ecological psychology, “shored up” and clarified. Chemero then looks at some traditional philosophical problems (reductionism, epistemological skepticism, metaphysical realism, consciousness) through the lens of radical embodied cognitive science and concludes that the comparative ease with which it resolves these problems, combined with its empirical promise, makes this approach to cognitive science a rewarding one. “Jerry Fodor is my favorite philosopher,” Chemero writes in his preface, adding, “I think that Jerry Fodor is wrong about nearly everything.” With this book, Chemero explains nonrepresentational, dynamical, ecological cognitive science as clearly and as rigorously as Jerry Fodor explained computational cognitive science in his classic work The Language of Thought.

Author : Sunnie Giles
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781946885234

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The New Science of Radical Innovation by Sunnie Giles Pdf

Discover a groundbreaking, science-based approach to leadership that catalyzes radical innovation for dramatic—and permanent—results. Today's business environment is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, defined by extraordinary levels of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity). But most traditional companies are still built for the old-world economy when the new mandate from VUCA requires a fresh leadership approach. Dr. Sunnie Giles is a new generation expert on radical innovation who takes the mystery out of what radical innovation is and transforms organizations into ones fit to deliver radical innovation. Her in-depth research reveals that applying concepts from neuroscience, complex systems approach, and quantum mechanics can help leaders catalyze radical innovation rapidly. Giles's breakthrough leadership development program, called Quantum Leadership, is the key to survival in the today's VUCA market, with huge consequences for organizations' bottom lines. The New Science of Radical Innovation provides profound insights and actionable tools to help you accelerate the speed of execution, balance between team cohesion and self-organization, and tap into the power of collective wisdom. Inside, discover how to develop the six leadership competencies you need to catalyze radical innovation in your organization: • Self Management • Providing Safety • Creating Differentiation • Strengthening Connection • Facilitating Learning • Stimulating Radical Innovation This book will help you redefine how value is created in your industry.

Author : Nathalie Pettorelli,Sarah M. Durant,Johan T. du Toit
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108472678

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Rewilding by Nathalie Pettorelli,Sarah M. Durant,Johan T. du Toit Pdf

Discusses the benefits and risks, as well as the economic and socio-political realities, of rewilding as a novel conservation tool.

Author : Marsha Hanen,Margaret Osler,Robert Weyant
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780889207936

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Science, Pseudo-Science and Society by Marsha Hanen,Margaret Osler,Robert Weyant Pdf

This volume collects the papers presented at a conference on “Science, Pseudo–science and Society,” sponsored by the Calgary Institute for the Humanities and held at the University of Calgary, May 10–12, 1979. More than many such collections, this one preserves some trace of the intellectual excitement which surrounded this gathering of scholars. A primary inspiration for the symposium on “Science, Pseudoscience, and Society” was a growing awareness of the crucial role the study of pseudo–science plays in the areas of contemporary scholarship which are concerned with the nature of science and its relationship to broader social issues. This volume is organized around three major questions concerning the relationships among science, pseudo–science, and society. The papers in the first section address the question of whether it is possible to draw a sharp demarcation between science and pseudo–science and what the criteria of that demarcation might be. The papers in the second section, recognizing the historical importance of various of the pseudo–sciences, consider their impact—positive or negative—on the development of the sciences themselves. The papers in the third section deal with the question of the relationship between the sciences and pseudo–sciences, on the one hand, and social factors on the other.

Author : Daniel Burgos,Jako Olivier
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811640995

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Radical Solutions for Education in Africa by Daniel Burgos,Jako Olivier Pdf

This book explores the state of open education in terms of self-directed learning on the African continent. Through a combination of conceptual, systematic literature review and empirical chapters, readers will get a research-based impression of these aspects in this area. Apart from presenting existing wider trends regarding open education, this book also reports on effective open practices in support of self-directed learning.

Author : Thomas S. Kuhn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Historia de la fisica
ISBN : 0226458032

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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn Pdf

Author : Kate Pickert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0316470341

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Radical by Kate Pickert Pdf

Kate Pickert worked as a health-care journalist and knew medical treatment well, but it all changed when she was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer at age 35. Pickert used her journalistic skills to identify the cultural, scientific, and historical forces shaping the lives of breast-cancer patients in the modern age.

Author : Dennis W. Smith,Scott T. Iacono,Suresh S. Iyer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118850084

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Handbook of Fluoropolymer Science and Technology by Dennis W. Smith,Scott T. Iacono,Suresh S. Iyer Pdf

Fluoropolymers continue to enable new materials and technologies as a result of their remarkable properties. This book reviews fluoropolymer platforms of established commercial interest, as well as recently discovered methods for the preparation and processing of new fluorinated materials. It covers the research and development of fluoropolymer synthesis, characterization, and processing. Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies in optics, space exploration, fuel cells, microelectronics, gas separation membranes, biomedical instrumentation, and much more. In addition, the book covers the current environmental concerns associated with fluoropolymers, as well as relevant regulations and potential growth opportunities. Concepts, studies, and new discoveries are taken from leading international laboratories, including academia, government, and industrial institutions.

Author : Jon Agar,Crosbie Smith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781349263240

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Making Space for Science by Jon Agar,Crosbie Smith Pdf

In recent years there has been a growing recognition that a mature analysis of scientific and technological activity requires an understanding of its spatial contexts. Without these contexts, indeed, scientific practice as such is scarcely conceivable. Making Space for Science brings together contributors with diverse interests in the history, sociology and cultural studies of science and technology since the Renaissance. The editors aim to provide a series of studies, drawn from the history of science and engineering, from sociology and sociology and science, from literature and science, and from architecture and design history, which examine the spatial foundations of the sciences from a number of complementary perspectives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Christian Science
ISBN : WISC:89067292003

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The Christian Science Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : James E. Huchingson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597520843

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Religion and the Natural Sciences by James E. Huchingson Pdf

The first half of 'Religion and the Natural Sciences' is an introduction to the discussion of science and religion. Here the reader learns why there is any debate at all and what resources exist for responding to it. The second half deals with specific issues that arise in the individual sciences, from astronomy and physics to biology and ecology. Any project hoping to connect science and religion must supply the categories of connection, which are found primarily, although not exclusively, in philosophy. The simplicity of the arrangement and the nature of the selections are intended to make 'Religion and the Natural Sciences' available to as wide an audience as possible, including students from the sciences and technology, the professions, the humanities and liberal studies, and theology.

Author : Pranee Liamputtong
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781800376199

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How to Conduct Qualitative Research in Social Science by Pranee Liamputtong Pdf

Explaining both the theoretical and practical aspects of doing qualitative research, the book uses examples from real-world research projects to emphasise how to conduct qualitative research in the social sciences. Pranee Liamputtong draws together contributions covering qualitative research in cultural and medical anthropology, sociology, gender studies, political science, criminology, demography, economic sciences, social work, and education.

Author : Jerry Wellington,Gren Ireson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136483349

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Science Learning, Science Teaching by Jerry Wellington,Gren Ireson Pdf

Now fully updated in its third edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teaching and a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues in science education. Aiming to encourage and assist professionals with the process of reflection in the science classroom, the new edition examines the latest research in the field, changes to curriculum and the latest standards for initial teacher training. Including two brand new chapters, key topics covered include: the science curriculum and science in the curriculum planning and managing learning learning in science – including consideration of current ‘fads’ in learning safety in the science laboratory exploring how science works using ICT in the science classroom teaching in an inclusive classroom the role of practical work and investigations in science language and literacy in science citizenship and sustainability in science education. Including useful references, further reading lists and recommended websites, Science Learning, Science Teaching is an essential source of support, guidance and inspiration all students, teachers, mentors and those involved in science education wishing to reflect upon, improve and enrich their practice.