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Author : Paul S. Wesson
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814313940
A thorough but short review of the history and present status of ideas in cosmology. The book is aimed at a broad audience, but will contain a few equations where needed to make the argument exact.
Author : Eric Huntington
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780295744070
Buddhist representations of the cosmos across nearly two thousand years of history in Tibet, Nepal, and India show that cosmology is a rich language for the expression of diverse religious ideas, with cosmological thinking at the center of Buddhist thought, art, and practice. In�Creating the Universe,�Eric Huntington presents examples of visual art and architecture, primary texts, ritual ideologies, and material practices�accompanied by extensive explanatory diagrams�to reveal the immense complexity of cosmological thinking in Himalayan Buddhism. Employing comparisons across function, medium, culture, and history, he exposes cosmology as a fundamental mode of engagement with numerous aspects of religion, from preliminary lessons to the highest rituals for enlightenment. This wide-ranging work will interest scholars and students of many fields, including Buddhist studies, religious studies, art history, and area studies.
Author : Brian Thomas Swimme,Mary Evelyn Tucker
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300171907
The authors tell the epic story of the universe from an inspired new perspective, weaving the findings of modern science together with enduring wisdom found in the humanistic traditions of the West, China, India, and indigenous peoples. This book is part of a larger project that includes a documentary film, educational DVD series, and Web site.
Author : Karen Patterson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780226664835
Recent years have seen an enormous surge of interest in fiber arts, with works made of thread on display in art museums around the world. But this art form only began to transcend its origins as a humble craft in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and it wasn’t until the 1950s and 1960s that artists used the fiber arts to build critical practices that challenged the definitions of painting, drawing, and sculpture. One of those artists was Lenore Tawney (1907–2007). Raised and trained in Chicago before she moved to New York, Tawney had a storied career. She was known for employing an ancient Peruvian gauze weave technique to create a painterly effect that appeared to float in space rather than cling to the wall, as well as for being one of the first artists to blend sculptural techniques with weaving practices and, in the process, pioneered a new direction in fiber art. Despite her prominence on the New York art scene, however, she has only recently begun to receive her due from the greater art world. Accompanying a retrospective at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, this catalog features a comprehensive biography of Tawney, additional essays on her work, and two hundred full-color illustrations, making it of interest to contemporary artists, art historians, and the growing audience for fiber art. Copublished with the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
Author : Tracy Holczer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698173859
In the midst of the Vietnam War, a young girl struggles to embrace change in this tender family story for fans of Cynthia Lord and Wendy Maas Lucy is a practical, orderly person--just like her dad. He taught her to appreciate reason and good sense, instilling in her the same values he learned at medical school. But when he's sent to Vietnam to serve as an Army doctor, Lucy and her mother are forced to move to San Jose, California, to be near their relatives--the Rossis--people known for their superstitions and all around quirky ways. Lucy can't wait for life to go back to normal, so she's over the moon when she learns her father is coming home early. It doesn't even matter that he's coming back "different." That she can't ask too many questions or use the word "amputation." It just matters that he'll be home. But Lucy quickly realizes there's something very wrong when her mother sends her to spend the summer with the Rossis to give her father some space. Lucy's beside herself, but what's a twelve-year-old to do? It's a curious boy named Milo, a mysterious packet of photographs and an eye-opening mission that makes Lucy see there's more to life than schedules and plans, and helps to heal her broken family. The latest from critically-acclaimed author Tracy Holczer is a pitch-perfect middle grade tale of family and friendship that's sure to delight fans of One for the Murphys and Rules.
Author : Chris Clarke
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781846943201
Weaving the Cosmos traces humanity's journey from the mythical origins of religion, through the struggles to make sense of Christianity in the fourth century, and the strangely similar struggles to make sense of quantum theory in the twentieth century, to modern quantum cosmology. What we see, both in the human mind and in the cosmos which has given birth to that mind, is a dance between rational Form and intuitive Being. This present moment of ecological crisis opens to us a unique opportunity for bringing together these two strands of our existence, represented by religion and science. As the story unfolds, the historical account is interwoven with the author's own experiences of learning the principles through which we can bring about this integration in ourselves and in society.
Author : Brian Greene
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307428530
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From one of the world’s leading physicists and author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Elegant Universe, comes “an astonishing ride” through the universe (The New York Times) that makes us look at reality in a completely different way. Space and time form the very fabric of the cosmos. Yet they remain among the most mysterious of concepts. Is space an entity? Why does time have a direction? Could the universe exist without space and time? Can we travel to the past? Greene has set himself a daunting task: to explain non-intuitive, mathematical concepts like String Theory, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, and Inflationary Cosmology with analogies drawn from common experience. From Newton’s unchanging realm in which space and time are absolute, to Einstein’s fluid conception of spacetime, to quantum mechanics’ entangled arena where vastly distant objects can instantaneously coordinate their behavior, Greene takes us all, regardless of our scientific backgrounds, on an irresistible and revelatory journey to the new layers of reality that modern physics has discovered lying just beneath the surface of our everyday world.
Author : Lisa H. Sideris
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520967908
Debunking myths behind what is known collectively as the new cosmology—a grand, overlapping set of narratives that claim to bring science and spirituality together—Lisa H. Sideris offers a searing critique of the movement’s anthropocentric vision of the world. In Consecrating Science, Sideris argues that instead of cultivating an ethic of respect for nature, the new cosmology encourages human arrogance, uncritical reverence for science, and indifference to nonhuman life. Exploring moral sensibilities rooted in experience of the natural world, Sideris shows how a sense of wonder can foster environmental attitudes that will protect our planet from ecological collapse for years to come.
Author : Brian Thomas Swimme,Mary Evelyn Tucker
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300176216
The basis for the Emmy-winning film. “A wonderful, highly readable account of the history of the universe from the Big Bang through the present moment.”—Thomas Lovejoy, University Professor in Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University Through the astonishing combined achievements of natural scientists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies and stars, planets and living organisms, human beings and human consciousness came to be. And yet . . . we thirst for answers to questions that have haunted humanity from the very beginning. What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe? What roles do we play in Earth’s history? How do we connect with the intricate web of life on Earth? In Journey of the Universe, Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker tell the epic story of the universe from an inspired new perspective, weaving the findings of modern science together with enduring wisdom found in the humanistic traditions of the West, China, India, and indigenous peoples. The authors explore cosmic evolution as a profoundly wondrous process based on creativity, connection, and interdependence, and they envision an unprecedented opportunity for the world’s people to address the daunting ecological and social challenges of our times. Journey of the Universe transforms how we understand our origins and envision our future. Though a little book, it tells a big story one that inspires hope for a way in which Earth and its human civilizations could flourish together. “What’s most striking about Swimme and Tucker’s work is a simple but beautiful assumption: a cosmological orientation opens the human mind to wonder, gratitude, humility, and creativity.”—Orion
Author : Ada Noble
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9798323530892
Dive into the compelling world of string theory with "String Theory: Weaving the Fabric of the Cosmos," an essential guide for anyone eager to understand the nuances of this groundbreaking concept in modern physics. Designed for readers with a college-level education, this book is crafted to demystify the complex principles and profound implications of string theory in an accessible and engaging manner. Spanning vital topics from the historical development of string theory to its mathematical foundation and the interplay with quantum mechanics, each chapter is meticulously presented to build your understanding from the basics to more advanced topics. Explore the fascinating ideas of extra dimensions, the unification of forces and particles, and how string theory attempts to articulate the fundamental structure of our universe. Whether you're a student, educator, or just innately curious about theoretical physics, "String Theory: Weaving the Fabric of the Cosmos" offers a comprehensive exploration into the theory that proposes a grand design of everything. Through its insightful discussions on the challenges and future prospects of string theory, this book not only educates but also inspires critical thinking about the universe and our place within it. Join us in uncovering the mysteries of the universe with a book that brings the cosmos right to your fingertips.
Author : Jeremy Lent
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781771423434
“A profound personal meditation on human existence . . . weaving together . . . historic and contemporary thought on the deepest question of all: why are we here?” —Gabor Maté M.D., author, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts As our civilization careens toward climate breakdown, ecological destruction, and gaping inequality, people are losing their existential moorings. The dominant worldview of disconnection, which tells us we are split between mind and body, separate from each other, and at odds with the natural world, has been invalidated by modern science. Award-winning author Jeremy Lent, investigates humanity’s age-old questions—Who am I? Why am I? How should I live?—from a fresh perspective, weaving together findings from modern systems thinking, evolutionary biology, and cognitive neuroscience with insights from Buddhism, Taoism, and Indigenous wisdom. The result is a breathtaking accomplishment: a rich, coherent worldview based on a deep recognition of connectedness within ourselves, between each other, and with the entire natural world. It offers a compelling foundation for a new philosophical framework that could enable humanity to thrive sustainably on a flourishing Earth. The Web of Meaning is for everyone looking for deep and coherent answers to the crisis of civilization. “One of the most brilliant and insightful minds of our age, Jeremy Lent has written one of the most essential and compelling books of our time.” —David Korten, author, When Corporations Rule the World and The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community “We need, now more than ever, to figure out how to make all kinds of connections. This book can help—and therefore it can help with a lot of the urgent tasks we face.” —Bill McKibben, author, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?
Author : Gianni Montagna and Cristina Carvalho
Publisher : AHFE International
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781958651629
Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023), July 20–24, 2023, San Francisco, USA
Author : Adrian Snodgrass
Publisher : SEAP Publications
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0877277001
A close analysis of the architecture of the stupa--a Buddhist symbolic form that is found throughout South, Southeast, and East Asia. The author, who trained as an architect, examines both the physical and metaphysical levels of these buildings, which derive their meaning and significance from Buddhist and Brahmanist influences.
Author : Jo Dunkley
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674984288
Jo Dunkley combines her expertise as an astrophysicist with her talents as a writer and teacher to present an elegant introduction to the structure, history, and enduring mysteries of the universe. Among the cutting-edge phenomena discussed are the accelerating expansion of the universe and the possibility that our universe is only one of many.
Author : Proclus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1000 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1820
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041190815