We Exist In Theories

Author : Kuhu Mahajan
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781543750614

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We Exist in Theories by Kuhu Mahajan Pdf

Theories of their disappearance stain the air... The most important thing for highly-opinionated, sharp-witted and physics-loving Kay is her family. What’s left of it, anyway. So, when the family bonds she has tried so hard to keep together are on the verge of fracturing for good, she has to do everything in her power to restore them before it’s too late. All while trying to stay alive. And when the boy she asks for help flips her world on its axis with his contradictory thoughts and seemingly insensitive words, it’s not so easy to hide the truth about her family’s past from the charming green-eyed jerk. Aris challenges all that Kay has ever known in her seventeen years of living—her opinions, her beliefs—just by simply being himself. Time is ticking, first-time relationships are forming, and it forces Kay to acknowledge that there may be more to life than being a fugitive. Stuck between surrender and survival, love and endings, this is a story of contradictions, consequences and of course, chaos.

Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538226650

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Do Parallel Universes Exist? Theories About the Nature of Reality by Tom Jackson Pdf

The idea that there might be other worlds has existed for centuries, and it lies inside ghost and fairy stories as well as more complex, science-based ideas, like those in quantum physics. Could there be a whole series of universes called a multiverse? This text defines reality, perception, probability, consciousness, and many other complex concepts in easy-to-understand language that's complimented by vivid full-color artwork. Even the most observant reader won't notice they're learning science and history as they dive into dreams, the subconscious, hyperspace, Flatland, the Big Bang theory, Schrödinger's cat, virtual reality, and other fascinating topics related to the study of reality.

Author : Louis-Philippe Rochon,Sergio Rossi
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1781008418

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Modern Theories of Money by Louis-Philippe Rochon,Sergio Rossi Pdf

'This is a timely book. Being on modern theories of money - essentially the study of traditions of endogenous money - it is a welcome contribution to current thinking on monetary policy. The modern central bank view on money is that the rate of interest should be manipulated by central banks to achieve an inflation target with the money supply being the "residual". Although money is in effect endogenous, there is no theory that explains its behaviour. Modern Theories of Money is a serious attempt to sharpen existing views on the issue and fill gaps in an admirable manner.' - Philip Arestis, University of Cambridge, UK and Levy Economics Institute, US This book unites diverse heterodox traditions in the study of endogenous money - which until now have been confined to their own academic quarters - and explores their similarities and differences from both sides of the Atlantic. Bringing together perspectives from post-Keynesians, Circuitists and the Dijon School, the book continues the tradition of Keynes's and Kalecki's analysis of a monetary production economy, emphasising the similarities between the various approaches, and expanding the analytical breadth of the theory of endogenous money. The authors open new avenues for monetary research in order to fuel a renewed interest in the nature and role of money in capitalist economies, which is, the authors argue, one of the most controversial, and therefore fascinating, areas of economics.

Author : Steven French
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198848158

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There Are No Such Things As Theories by Steven French Pdf

There Are No Such Things as Theories considers the fundamental question: what is a scientific theory? It presents a range of options - from theories are sets of propositions, to theories are families of models, abstract artefacts, or fictions - and highlights the various problems they all face. In so doing it draws multiple comparisons between theories and artworks: on the one hand, theories are like certain kinds of paintings with regard to their representational capacity; on the other, they are like musical works in that they can be multiply presented. An alternative answer to the question is then offered, drawing on the metaphysics of musical works: there are no such things as theories. Nevertheless, we can still talk about them, since that talk is made true by the various practices that scientists engage in. The implications of this form of eliminativism for the realism debate is then discussed and it is concluded that this may offer a more flexible framework in which we can understand both the history and the philosophy of science in general.

Author : Andrew Kimbrough
Publisher : Cambria Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Voice (Philosophy)
ISBN : 9781621969372

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Dramatic Theories of Voice in the Twentieth Century by Andrew Kimbrough Pdf

Author : M. R. Islam,Jaan S. Islam,Gary M. Zatzman,M. Safiur Rahman,M. A. H. Mughal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119159698

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The Greening of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Theories and Solutions by M. R. Islam,Jaan S. Islam,Gary M. Zatzman,M. Safiur Rahman,M. A. H. Mughal Pdf

This is the second volume in a four-volume series aimed at guiding the pharmaceutical industry toward sustainability. After analyzing and exposing some of the backward and ill-conceived notions that guide the present state of the industry, this volume presents key theories and new, groundbreaking solutions for re-thinking the processes involved in the engineering of pharmaceuticals and offers a fundamental paradigm shift. The 4 volumes in this ambitious project are: • Volume 1: Practice, Analysis, and Methodology • Volume 2: Theories and Solutions • Volume 3: Applications for Mental Disorder Treatments • Volume 4: Applications for Physical Disorder Treatments This ground-breaking set of books is a unique and state-of-the-art study that only appears here, within these pages. A fascinating study for the engineer, scientist, and pharmacist working in the pharmaceutical industry and interested in sustainability, it is also a valuable textbook for students and faculty studying these subjects.

Author : William Adam
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783375031428

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An Inquiry into the Theories of History by William Adam Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.

Author : William Adam (of Matlock Baths, Eng.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : History
ISBN : HARVARD:32044084588474

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An Inquiry Into the Theories of History by William Adam (of Matlock Baths, Eng.) Pdf

Author : Oliver Mutanga,Tendayi Marovah
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781003826699

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Southern Theories by Oliver Mutanga,Tendayi Marovah Pdf

This book critically explores Global South perspectives, examining marginalised voices and issues whilst challenging the supremacy of Global North perspectives in literature. The unique value of this book lies in its extensive coverage of various Southern challenges, including disaster management, climate change, communication, resilience, gender, education, and disability. It also underscores the relevance of indigenous philosophies such as animism, Buen Vivir, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Neozapatism, Qi vitality, Taoism, and Ubuntu. Stemming from regions as diverse as Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America, these philosophies are brought into public discourse. By demonstrating their practicality in designing intervention programs and influencing policy-making, the book fills a critical gap in global Southern literature while promoting context-specific knowledge for improving well-being in the Global South contexts. This book’s content resonates with a diverse audience, encompassing students, academics, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers from postcolonial states in the Global South and those from Global North countries. Furthermore, it is highly relevant to communities within the Global North that mirror the Global South – those grappling with equity issues for indigenous populations. It has a versatile appeal that transcends disciplinary boundaries, encompassing cultural studies, sociology, international development, philosophy, and postcolonial studies, thus making it accessible to all educational levels. It holds particular interest for those in development studies, indigenous studies, government departments globally, international organisations, and universities worldwide.

Author : Gary Moring
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : 0028642422

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Theories of the Universe by Gary Moring Pdf

Looks at religious, philosophical, and scientific theories surrounding the nature and origin of the universe, covering such topics as the Big bang theory, general relativity, quantum theory, evolution, and creationism.

Author : Milton Mayfield,Jacqueline Mayfield,Robyn Walker
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030577414

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Fundamental Theories of Business Communication by Milton Mayfield,Jacqueline Mayfield,Robyn Walker Pdf

This book examines the major business communication theories, delving into their relationships and practical applications. Many business communication studies lack a strong theoretical grounding—a deficit that creates difficulties for researching business communication phenomena and building upon previous studies. The book addresses this issue by cataloging and briefly describing the major business communication theories, as well as giving a typology of these theories to better integrate them. This book provides value to business communication researchers (who can use it to build upon and develop their work), experts in practice (who can apply it to improve business communications), and academics (who can use it to enhance their instructional designs). It also offers insights into new developments on the business communication theory horizon.

Author : Bryce Seligman Dewitt,Neill Graham
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781400868056

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The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics by Bryce Seligman Dewitt,Neill Graham Pdf

A novel interpretation of quantum mechanics, first proposed in brief form by Hugh Everett in 1957, forms the nucleus around which this book has developed. In his interpretation, Dr. Everett denies the existence of a separate classical realm and asserts the propriety of considering a state vector for the whole universe. Because this state vector never collapses, reality as a whole is rigorously deterministic. This reality, which is described jointly by the dynamical variables and the state vector, is not the reality customarily perceived; rather, it is a reality composed of many worlds. By virtue of the temporal development of the dynamical variables, the state vector decomposes naturally into orthogonal vectors, reflecting a continual splitting of the universe into a multitude of mutually unobservable but equally real worlds, in each of which every good measurement has yielded a definite result, and in most of which the familiar statistical quantum laws hold. The volume contains Dr. Everett's short paper from 1957, "'Relative State' Formulation of Quantum Mechanics," and a far longer exposition of his interpretation, entitled "The Theory of the Universal Wave Function," never before published. In addition, other papers by Wheeler, DeWitt, Graham, and Cooper and Van Vechten provide further discussion of the same theme. Together, they constitute virtually the entire world output of scholarly commentary on the Everett interpretation. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Robert Nola,Howard Sankey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317493488

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Theories of Scientific Method by Robert Nola,Howard Sankey Pdf

What is it to be scientific? Is there such a thing as scientific method? And if so, how might such methods be justified? Robert Nola and Howard Sankey seek to provide answers to these fundamental questions in their exploration of the major recent theories of scientific method. Although for many scientists their understanding of method is something they just pick up in the course of being trained, Nola and Sankey argue that it is possible to be explicit about what this tacit understanding of method is, rather than leave it as some unfathomable mystery. They robustly defend the idea that there is such a thing as scientific method and show how this might be legitimated. This book begins with the question of what methodology might mean and explores the notions of values, rules and principles, before investigating how methodologists have sought to show that our scientific methods are rational. Part 2 of this book sets out some principles of inductive method and examines its alternatives including abduction, IBE, and hypothetico-deductivism. Part 3 introduces probabilistic modes of reasoning, particularly Bayesianism in its various guises, and shows how it is able to give an account of many of the values and rules of method. Part 4 considers the ideas of philosophers who have proposed distinctive theories of method such as Popper, Lakatos, Kuhn and Feyerabend and Part 5 continues this theme by considering philosophers who have proposed naturalised theories of method such as Quine, Laudan and Rescher. This book offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the idea of scientific method and a wide-ranging discussion of how historians of science, philosophers of science and scientists have grappled with the question over the last fifty years.

Author : Moataz H. Emam
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781608052141

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Are We There Yet? The Search for a Theory of Everything by Moataz H. Emam Pdf

We live in exciting times. the frontiers of physics have been pushed to unprecedented horizons. the Holy Grail of fundamental physics research today is to find and describe a theory that explains, at least in principle, all physical phenomena, which in turns explains chemistry, biology and other material sciences. This, however, is not without controversy. the current candidate for such a theory is known as string or superstring theory. It suffers from the problem of being a purely mathematical science with no experimental backing and belief in it has been criticized as bordering on "faith" as opposed to scientific scrutiny. On the other hand the recent switching-on of our most advanced experimental tool, the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland, gives new hope in our search for clues as to what the universe is made of on a fundamental level. What happened exactly on, or even before, the Big Bang? Where are we coming from and where are we going? Questions that have never been addressed before by physicists. the game is afoot and the search is on. This book contains articles by leading physicists describing the current situation. Among them are proponents as well as opponents of string theory, proponents of other ideas, and experimentalists.

Author : Ruth Lister,Ruth Patrick,Kate Brown
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447338390

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Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy by Ruth Lister,Ruth Patrick,Kate Brown Pdf

Demonstrating the relevance of theory to political and policy debates and practice, this lively and accessible second edition helps students to grasp the real-life implications of social policy theory. The updated text includes consideration of contemporary shifts in welfare ideologies in the context of global austerity and the UK Coalition and Conservative governments since 2010. With a new chapter focusing on critical debates about disability, sexuality and the environment, this textbook also includes fresh reflections on migration, conditionality, resilience, social justice and human rights. Key features include: • real-life examples from UK and international politics and policy to explain and illuminate the significance of social policy theory; • key questions for student reflection and engagement; and • bulleted chapter summaries and annotated further readings at the end of every chapter. This new edition is a dynamic, engaging and valuable introduction to the key theoretical perspectives and concepts deployed in social policy.