Industrial applications of scientific research Books
Simon & Schuster Diffusion of Innovations 5th Edition
Book SynopsisNow in its fifth edition, Diffusion of Innovations is a classic work on the spread of new ideas. In this renowned book, Everett M. Rogers, professor and chair of the Department of Communication & Journalism at the University of New Mexico, explains how new ideas spread via communication channels over time. Such innovations are initially perceived as uncertain and even risky. To overcome this uncertainty, most people seek out others like themselves who have already adopted the new idea. Thus the diffusion process consists of a few individuals who first adopt an innovation, then spread the word among their circle of acquaintances—a process which typically takes months or years. But there are exceptions: use of the Internet in the 1990's, for example, may have spread more rapidly than any other innovation in the history of humankind. Furthermore, the Internet is changing the very nature of diffusion by decreasing the importance of physical distance between people. The fifth edition addresses the spread of the Internet, and how it has transformed the way human beings communicate and adopt new ideas.Trade ReviewChoice The name of Everett Rogers...is virtually synonymous with the study of the diffusion of innovations....His coverage is comprehensive, ranging from the elements of diffusion and the history of diffusion research to generators of innovation, change agents, and the consequences of innovations. Among the many features that make this an exemplary interdisciplinary effort are Rogers's clear, literate style and his ability to stay in touch with social realities. He sets a high standard for social theorists.Technology and Culture A classic work....Full of interesting insights, solid examples, and good common sense.Journal of Communication Incorporates important advances...presented in the usual clear, didactic, and often light-spirited style of the author, who also offers choice examples of his wide cross-cultural experiences. The result is a highly readable and discussion-provoking text.Engineering Management Society Holds several important lessons for anyone planning the introduction of new ideas in a firm....Introduces the latest and probably some of the best thinking in that area.Table of ContentsContentsPrefaceCHAPTER 1. ELEMENTS OF DIFFUSIONCHAPTER 2. A HISTORY OF DIFFUSION RESEARCHCHAPTER 3. CONTRIBUTIONS AND CRITICISMS OF DIFFUSION RESEARCHCHAPTER 4. THE GENERATION OF INNOVATIONSCHAPTER 5. THE INNOVATION-DECISION PROCESSCHAPTER 6. ATTRIBUTES OF INNOVATIONS AND THEIR RATE OF ADOPTIONCHAPTER 7. INNOVATIVENESS AND ADOPTER CATEGORIESCHAPTER 8. DIFFUSION NETWORKSCHAPTER 9. THE CHANGE AGENTCHAPTER 10. INNOVATION IN ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 11. CONSEQUENCES OF INNOVATIONSGlossaryBibliographyName IndexSubject Index
£21.25
Harvard Business Review Press Open Innovation
Book SynopsisThe information revolution has made for a radically more fluid knowledge environment, and the growth of venture capital has created inexorable pressure towards fast commercialisation of existing technologies Companies that don''t use the technologies they develop are likely to lose them. Key features Over the past several years, Hank Chesbrough has done excellent research and writing on the commercialisation of technology and the changing role and context for R&D. This book represents a powerful synthesis of that work in the form of a new paradigm for managing corporate research and bringing new technologies to market Chesbrough impressively articulates his ideas and how they connect to each other, weaving several disparate areas of work R&D, corporate venturing, spinoffs, licensing and intellectual property into a single coherent framework.
£17.06
Macmillan Learning Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern
Book Synopsis
£72.19
Royal Society of Chemistry The Science of Chocolate
Book SynopsisThe Science of Chocolate leads the reader to an understanding of the complete chocolate making process and includes the ways in which basic science plays a vital role in its manufacture, testing and consumption. Originally based upon a talk to encourage school children to study science, the book is now widely used within industry and academia. The third edition of this international best seller has been fully revised and updated. The author has now included methods of sensory evaluation, designing and modifying chocolate flavour to suit the product and the history and manufacture of some well-known confectionery products. Fat, calorie and sugar reduction are also covered including a review of patents in this area. In addition, the section on why chocolate might be good for you has been updated to include some more recent research results. Three new experiments have been added, so there are now twenty of them, which use simple materials and apparatus to demonstrate the scientific and mathematical principles found in the rest of the book. Most are easily adapted to suit different student abilities. This book will appeal to those with a fascination for chocolate and will be of specialist interest to those studying food sciences and working in the confectionery industry. Extracts from reviews of 2nd Edition: "...I found this to be an interesting read, and I think the book would be useful to graduates thinking of a career in the food industry (and not just the chocolate industry specifically), to schoolteachers looking for some interesting experiments, and to lecturers (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Food science) looking for interesting facts to enliven their lectures." Bioscience Education, Volume 12, 2008, E J Wood. "...very well written and complete book for everyone who wants to learn more about chocolate and its production process." Crystallography Reviews, Volume 15, 2009 – Issue 4, pages 275-277, Henk Schenk. "The easy reading style of the book makes it valuable not only to school and university students, but also to those who are new to working with chocolate or those needing a good summary of chocolate science." Chemistry World, for the Christmas BooksTable of ContentsThe History of Chocolate; Chocolate Ingredients; Cocoa Bean Processing; Liquid Chocolate Making; Controlling the Flow Properties of Liquid Chocolate; Crystallising the Fat in Chocolate; Standard Product Manufacturing Processes; Modifying Chocolate’s Eating Properties: How Do They Make That? (Some Distinctive Products); Analytical Techniques; Legislation, Shelf Life and Packaging; Nutrition and Health; Experiments with Chocolate and Chocolate Products; Glossary; Subject Index
£25.64
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Economics of Innovation: An Introduction
Book SynopsisThis major textbook provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the economics of innovation, written for students with some basic knowledge of economics. G.M. Peter Swann contends that innovation is one of the most important economic and business phenomena of our time and a topic of great practical and policy interest, with widespread implications for our economy and society. This book engages with the reader to explore some of the key economic issues concerning innovation. Bridging a gap in the literature, this timely textbook addresses critical questions such as: How should different aspects of innovation be described and classified? What are the incentives to innovate? How should firms organize themselves to promote innovation? What are the effects of innovation on the economy? Do governments have a role in supporting and guiding innovation?Introducing the student to a broad range of issues surrounding the economics of innovation, this text will prove invaluable to students on a variety of courses including economics, business and management, innovation, and science and technology studies.Trade Review'The author has successfully accomplished the task he set himself for this text: to provide a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the economics of innovation. It actually exceeds this remit since it engages the reader in a much broader appreciation of the process and contextual structures of innovation. . . this book is a welcome and valuable addition to the field for students and teachers alike who are fascinated by this increasingly important field of research. . .' -- Ewa Helinska-Hughes, International Journal of Entrepreneurship & InnovationTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Context 1. What is the Economics of Innovation About? 2. Innovation in the History of Economic Thought Part II: Aspects of Innovation 3. Basic Concepts in Innovation 4. Process Innovation 5. Product Innovation 6. Innovative Pricing 7. Network Effects and Standards 8. Intellectual Property Part III: How Firms Achieve Innovation 9. Innovation and Creativity 10. The Entrepreneur and Innovation 11. Organisation for Innovation 12. Vision and Innovation 13. Clusters and Networks 14. Division of Labour Part IV: Innovation and the Consumer 15. The Passive Consumer and the Active Consumer 16. The Diffusion of Innovations Part V: The Effects of Innovation 17. Innovation and Trade 18. Innovation and Market Structure 19. Innovation and Wealth Creation 20. Innovation and Competitiveness 21. Innovation and Sustainability Part VI: Innovation and Government 22. Innovation and Policy References Index
£35.10
Royal Society of Chemistry Discovering Cosmetic Science
Book SynopsisWelcome to this ‘novice’s guide’. At last a book that explains the real science behind the cosmetics we use. Taking a gentle approach and a guided journey through the different product types, we discover that they are not as superficial as often thought and learn that there is some amazing science behind them. We shall uncover some of the truths behind the myths and point out some interesting facts on our way. Did you know? Vitamin E is the world’s most used cosmetic active ingredient. At just 1mm thick, your amazing skin keeps out just about everything it’s exposed to – including your products! A ‘chemical soup’ of amino acids, urea, mineral salts and organic acids act as ‘water magnets’ in the skin keeping it naturally moisturised. Discovered centuries ago, iron oxides (yes, the same chemicals as rust) are still commonly used inorganic pigments in foundations. A lipstick is a fine balance of waxes, oils and colourants to keep the stick stable and leave an even gloss on your lips.Trade Review'The scope of this book is as wide as cosmetic science itself.'; 'It is a book that was written in a balanced way, one that caters for both scientists and for the general public.'; 'Consequently, the quality of Discovering Cosmetic Science is a result of the breadth of fields of expertise shared by all contributors.'; 'Discovering Cosmetic Science is current, relevant and scientifically accurate.'; 'The book’s content is of practical relevance; in this book, the reader will not find obsolete information or impractical theories, but instead will find established scientific knowledge that is used daily by cosmetic scientists for creating cosmetic products.' -- Diogo Baltazar * International Journal Cosmetic Science *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Clean Chemistry: The Science behind Cleansing Products; Good Hair Day: The Science behind Hair-care Products; Oral Care - A Mouthful of Chemistry; You against the World! - The Science behind Skin and Skin Care Products; More than a Smudge of Colour - The Science behind Colour Cosmetics; Follow the Scent - The Science behind the Fragrance in Products; The Inside Story - The Science behind Active Ingredients; Testing and More Testing - The Science behind Keeping Your Skin Safe and Healthy; Myths and Scares - Science in Perspective
£25.64
HarperCollins The Forgotten Sense
Book Synopsis
£21.00
Royal Society of Chemistry The Science of Sugar Confectionery
Book SynopsisSince the first edition of The Science of Sugar Confectionery (2000), the confectionery industry has responded to ever-changing consumer habits. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect industry’s response to market driven nutrition and dietary concerns, as well as changes in legislation, labelling, and technology. Building on the strengths of the first edition, the author’s personal knowledge and experience of the sugar confectionery industry is used to provide a thorough and accessible account of the field. Written so the reader needs no more than a rudimentary level of chemistry, this book covers the basic definitions, commonly used and new ingredients in the industry. It then discusses the various types of sugar confectionery including "sugar glasses" (boiled sweets), "grained sugar products" (fondants), toffees and fudges, "hydrocolloids" (gums, pastilles and jellies) and concludes with a new chapter on future outlooks. Featuring expanded coverage of special dietary needs, covering topics such as vegetarianism and veganism, religious requirements and supplemented products, this new edition reflects current and evolving needs in the sugar confectionery field.Trade ReviewIn this second edition he deals, thoroughly, with the changes that have come about since the first edition in 2000, including dietary concerns and changes in legislation, labelling and technology. This is not a book that apologies for its subject matter, and it covers all aspects of an important industry producing a large range of products. -- John Emsley * Chemistry and Industry Issue 03 2019 *'Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey', so sang The Searchers pop group in 1963, and it seemed an innocent way of praising a loved one. Unthinkable today, of course, since sugar is regarded as something to be avoided at all costs, and now to be taxed when added to soft drinks. Sugar is seen as a major contributor to obesity and Type-2 diabetes, conditions which are becoming more prevalent. This is not the first time that sugar has come under attack. Almost 50 years ago, in 1972, John Yudkin's bestseller, 'Pure, white, and deadly', sugar was deemed the carbohydrate of which we consumed far too much in the UK, adding it in spoonfuls to the many cups of tea we drank every day. Sugar is still a major ingredient in sweets, and these are the subject of chemist William Edward's book, The Science of Sugar Confectionery. In this second edition he deals, thoroughly, with the changes that have come about since the first edition in 2000, including diertary concerns and changes in legislation, labelling and technology. This is not a book that apologises for its subject matter, and it covers all aspects of an important industry producing a large range of products. Edwards devotes a chapter that includes a section on dieting, calorie-counting and weight-loss regimes, which regard sweets as something to be avoided. Yet sweetness is a sensation that we are genetically disposed to like, even to crave. Many chemists work in the food-related industries, and a number of them will no doubt work for companies that produce sweets. They will be aware of ingredients, which have come under attack in recent years, such as colourants, flavours, and preservatives - and all are a possible threat to health. Edwards deals with them in detail and points out that more effort has been put into tackling these issues than ever went into formulating the traditional sweets in the first place. And not without success, as in the case of the ever popular Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles. These famous treats continue to be sold because its creators have been able to modify the ingredients to make them acceptable - at least for now. -- John Emsley * Chemistry and Industry Issue 03 2019 *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Basic Science; Nutrition; Ingredients; Emulsifiers, Colours and Flavours; Confectionery Plant; Sugar Glasses in the Chemistry of Boiled Sweets; Grained Sugar Products; Pan Coating; Toffees and Caramels; Gums, Gelled Products and Liquorice; Chewing Gum; Aerated Products; Sugar-free Confectionery; Lozenges; Tabletting; Experiments; The Future
£27.54
Harvard University Press Aramis or The Love of Technology
Book SynopsisThe story of Aramis—the guided-transportation system intended for Paris—is told in this fictional account by several parties: an engineer and his professor; company executives and elected officials; a sociologist; and Aramis itself, who delivers a passionate plea on behalf of technological innovations that risk being abandoned by their makers.Trade ReviewIt is [the] world of machines that Latour sets out to rehabilitate in his clever new work…an eminently readable book—even on occasions a ripping good yarn. This time round, the author of such seminal sociology of science texts as We Have Never Been Modern has set out to do something daring: create a new genre, what he calls ‘scientifiction’… The result is a hypertext, weaving real and fictional characters together against the backdrop of an actual project carried out by RATP, the public transport authority for Paris… [A] feisty sociotechnological whodunit. -- Margaret Wertheim * New Scientist *Relationalists have to insist that made–found is as dubious as the value–fact and subject–object distinctions. This claim is not easy to make plausible, but Latour is very good at doing so. He is perhaps the best contemporary exponent of the philosophy of interchanges, of continuous passages across traditional dualisms and traditional disciplinary borders. This is because he combines philosophical sophistication with genuine delight in empirical fieldwork, a fluent and flexible style, an amazingly wide range of reference, and wit. Aramis is often hilarious. In Catherine Porter’s splendidly vigorous and idiomatic translation, it is a good read, a well-paced narrative of instructive events. Any policy maker who contemplates spending public money on technological innovation should read it before signing his or her first contractual agreement. It should also be read by anybody looking for some genuinely fresh philosophical ideas. -- Richard Rorty * Voice Literary Supplement *Mr. Latour, a French sociologist of science, is quite serious…about what he is creating—a new genre of fiction and reality that tells a larger truth… [The Aramis project] may have been a wild goose chase, but some honkers end up in the oven. Aramis, or The Love of Technology, in this translation by Catherine Porter, comes out the way a game bird should, au point, juicy and delicious. -- M. R. Montgomery * New York Times Book Review *Immediately after the project ended, Bruno Latour was asked by the RATP to investigate what went wrong. On the basis of a detailed empirical study, he has written three books in one: a detective novel, in which a sociology professor and a young engineer play the parts of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson; a scholarly treatise introducing the modern sociology of technology; and a reproduction of original archival documents. As the book develops, we hear the voice of technology itself, with Frankenstein’s ‘humachine’ and Aramis himself as spokespersons… Latour’s book does offer important insights into the sociotechnical domain and engineering practices that transcend the Aramis case. It also provides, mainly in the form of methodological discussions, the groundwork for a theory of technology and society. This [is an] important asset, of what I think is Latour’s best book so far. -- Wiebe E. Bijker * Nature *Aramis shows with wonderful clarity the many different stories which were told about all aspects of Aramis. -- David Edgerton * Times Literary Supplement *Aramis…uncovers the limits of sociology in its failure to recognize our essentially social relationship with technical artifacts. Its critical force comes from using ethnography to enable technology to speak, or rather, by allowing us to hear the voice of technology speaking indirectly through administrative documents, political rhetoric, engineering specifications, business plans, fiction, and philosophy. -- Peter Lyman * Contemporary Sociology *Aramis is a case study, a sociological investigation, and, yes, a detective novel unlike any ever written—a carefully constructed, non-fictional narrative of the negotiated fictions that underwrite our mechanical inventions. Latour, one of the most supple and rewarding practitioners of any science, shows that the construction of technological society is at base a human drama and must be told in a commensurate manner. Here at last is science studies that avoids self-exemption and partakes, with humor and emotion, of the very processes it depicts. Aramis is a strange but deep book that comes to counterintuitive, urgent conclusions, pleading for more successful parlay between technology and humanism, animate and inanimate, body and soul. This story has much to say about the world we want to build, the world we think we are building, and the worlds we have failed to pull off. -- Richard Powers, author of Galatea 2.2Table of ContentsPreface Prologue: Who Killed Aramis? 1. An Exciting Innovation 2. Is Aramis Feasible? 3. Shilly-Shallying in the Seventies 4. Interphase: Three Years of Grace 5. The 1984 Decision: Aramis Exists for Real 6. Aramis at the CET Stage: Will It Keep Its Promises? 7. Aramis Is Ready to Go (Away) Epilogue: Aramis Unloved Glossary
£29.71
The Experiment LLC The Science of Cleaning
Book SynopsisThe only book on cleaning you'll ever need, offering practical, evidence-based advice on picking products and optimising every aspect of housekeeping the scientific way.
£15.74
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Simply Emerging Technology
Book Synopsis
£11.71
Macmillan Learning College Physics for the AP Physics 1 2 Courses
Book Synopsis
£65.54
Morgan & Claypool Publishers Airborne Maritime Surveillance Radar, Volume 1:
Book Synopsis
£23.75
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Platforms, Markets and Innovation
Book SynopsisThe emergence of platforms is a novel phenomenon impacting most industries, from products to services. Industry platforms such as Microsoft Windows or Google, embedded within industrial ecosystems, have redesigned our industrial landscapes, upset the balance of power between firms, fostered innovation and raised new questions on competition and innovation. Annabelle Gawer presents cutting-edge contributions from 24 top international scholars from 19 universities across Europe, the USA and Asia, from the disciplines of strategy, economics, innovation, organization studies and knowledge management. The novel insights assembled in this volume constitute a fundamental step towards an empirically based, nuanced understanding of the nature of platforms and the implications they hold for the evolution of industrial innovation. The book provides an overview of platforms and discusses governance, management, design and knowledge issues.With a multidisciplinary approach, this book will strongly appeal to academics and advanced students in management, innovation, strategy, economics and design. It will also prove an enlightening read for business managers in IT industries.Trade Review'In her pioneering book Platform Leadership (with Michael Cusumano), Gawer gave us the strategy of building coalitions of customers, suppliers, and complementors. Now, she brings together a number of the leading researchers in the area of platform strategy to give us a book that will be a key reference for both practitioners and academics.' -- Adam Brandenburger, New York University, US'Annabelle Gawer's collected volume of research shows that a vibrant community of scholars has arisen around platforms and innovation. Each of the chapters is first rate, with top researchers offering some of their latest work. This will be an indispensable book for students of innovation and technology management everywhere.' -- Henry Chesbrough, University of California, Berkeley, US'Annabelle Gawer's Platforms, Markets and Innovation is the first serious exploration of the critical but subtle role that platforms play in business, society and our personal lives. As digital technologies penetrate every nook and cranny of the world around us, we rely on platforms to both help us use the new technologies, as well as to organize new markets of innovation that add applications on top of the platforms and make them far more valuable. Dr Gawer's excellent book is designed to help us understand the mysterious nature of platforms. It brings together the insights of twenty-four experts around the world who contributed to the fourteen chapters of the book. Dr Gawer's book is invaluable to anyone trying to understand the nuanced nature of platforms, and their implications for the evolution of innovation in the 21st century.' -- Irving Wladawsky-Berger, IBM Academy of Technology, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Platforms, Markets and Innovation: An Introduction Annabelle Gawer PART I: PLATFORMS: OVERVIEW 2. The Architecture of Platforms: A Unified View Carliss Y. Baldwin and C. Jason Woodard 3. Platform Dynamics and Strategies: From Products to Services Annabelle Gawer 4. The Role of Services in Platform Markets Fernando F. Suarez and Michael A. Cusumano 5. How Catalysts Ignite: The Economics of Platform-Based Start-Ups David S. Evans PART II: PLATFORMS: OPEN, CLOSED AND GOVERNANCE ISSUES 6. Opening Platforms: How, When and Why? Thomas R. Eisenmann, Geoffrey Parker and Marshall Van Alstyne 7. Platform Rules: Multi-Sided Platforms as Regulators Kevin J. Boudreau and Andrei Hagiu 8. Protecting or Diffusing a Technology Platform: Tradeoffs in Appropriability, Network Externalities, and Architectural Control Melissa A. Schilling 9. Open Platform Development and the Commercial Internet Shane Greenstein PART III: PLATFORMS: MANAGEMENT, DESIGN AND KNOWLEDGE ISSUES 10. Outsourcing of Tasks and Outsourcing of Assets: Evidence from Automotive Supplier Parks in Brazil Mari Sako 11. Platforms for the Design of Platforms: Collaborating in the Unknown Pascal Le Masson, Benoit Weil and Armand Hatchuel 12. Design Rules for Platform Leaders Stefano Brusoni and Andrea Prencipe 13. Detecting Errors Early: Management of Problem Solving in Product Platform Projects Ramsin Yakob and Fredrik Tell 14. The Effect of Technological Platforms on the International Division of Labor: A Case Study of Intel’s Platform Business in the PC Industry Hirofumi Tatsumoto, Koichi Ogawa and Takahiro Fujimoto Index
£48.40
Cornerstone Climate Change (WIRED guides): How We Can Get to
Book SynopsisMan-made global warming is advancing inexorably. Are there ways to halt it?In this invaluable, one-stop guide Bianca Nogrady analyses the science of climate change and offers a concise overview of the ways in which our carbon emissions might be reduced. She examines the challenges posed by food and energy production and the cutting-edge technologies that could mitigate their polluting effects. She looks at initiatives to create green industry and transport. She explains the economics of emissions trading schemes and the practicalities of geoengineering plans to trap greenhouse gases. And she addresses the fundamental question: is it possible to safeguard our future before it's too late?Trade ReviewThis is a short, punchy, effective book . . . We'd recommend reading it, and then passing it on, and hopefully getting as many people as possible to read it too! . . . In this invaluable, one-stop guide Bianca Nogrady analyses the science of climate change and offers a concise overview of the ways in which our carbon emissions might be reduced . . . she addresses the fundamental question: is it possible to safeguard our future before it's too late? * Irish Tech News *
£8.54
Oxford University Press Imagining AI
£35.00
Oxford University Press Inc The Oxford Handbook of China Innovation
Book SynopsisThis Handbook provides an authoritative in-depth understanding of China's progression and future global position from over sixty leading scholars on China, who explain the development of China's innovation capabilities, the causes and their views about the future direction. Xiaolan Fu, Jin Chen, and Bruce McKern bring together international scholars and experts to explain how China managed, in a very short period of time, to become the world's second-largest economyand a leader in many fields of innovation.Trade ReviewChina has gone from a relatively poor and isolated economy with a defective economic model to a powerhouse in a matter of four decades. This Handbook will help readers understand how that happened. In applying multiple lenses to understanding this complex journey, one learns about the role of the state and the private sectors, the key mindsets and policy frameworks, and China's experimental approach to finding pathways to progress in the absence of clear roadmaps. Readers will be left with little doubt that the China case is important, not only for its scale, but for real innovation in finding ways to accelerate innovation processes. As the world faces important challenges, in which accelerated innovation is a critical capability, the China experience covered in this volume holds important lessons for a wide range of developed and emerging economies. * Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate and William R. Berkley Professor in Economics and Business, New York University *At the core of the rise of China has been the formation of a strong national innovation system. In this handbook on innovation in China, sixty scholars from within and outside China analyze, how the system has been shaped by combining markets with planning, national priorities with openness and central decision-making with regional strategies. Contributions also capture important new developments in China's innovation system aiming at environmental sustainability and the promotion of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence. The handbook is a must-read for scholars, businessmen and policy makers who want to understand the history and future of China and its role in the world. * Bengt Åke Bertil Lundvall, Professor Emeritus, Department of Business and Management, Aalborg University *Table of ContentsIntroduction: China's Journey to Innovation Xiaolan Fu, Bruce McKern and Jin Chen PART I - The Development of Innovation in China: Theory, Policy and Practice 1.1. Capabilities Accumulation and Development: What History Tells the Theory Giovanni Dosi and Xiaodan Yu 1.2. China's Industrial Development Strategies and Policies Justin Yifu Lin and Jianjun Zhou 1.3. The Development of Innovation Studies in China Rongping Mu, Jin Chen and Wenjing Lyu 1.4. China's S&T Progress through the Lens of Patenting Gary Jefferson and Renai Jiang PART II - Building China's Innovation Capabilities 2.1. China's National and Regional Innovation Systems Lan Xue, Daitian Li and Zhen Yu 2.2. The Great Dialectic: State versus Market in China Loren Brandt and Eric Thun 2.3. Entrepreneurship and Innovation of SMEs in China Jin Chen and Liying Wang 2.4. Financing for innovation in China Changwen Zhao and Xiheng Jiang 2.5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education and Its Implications for Human Capital Development in China Fang Lee Cooke PART III - National Incentives for an Innovation Driven Economy 3.1. System Reform, Competition, and Innovation in China Weiying Zhang 3.2. Reforms of the Science and Technology Management System Zhijian Hu, Zhe Li and Xianlan Lin 3.3. Mass entrepreneurship and Mass Innovation in China Jian Gao and Rui Mu PART IV - Developing Innovation-Favouring Institutions and Ecosystem 4.1. The Role of Clusters in the Development of Innovation Capabilities in China Tuoyu Li and Jiang Wei 4.2. China's Science-Based Innovation and Technology Transfer in the Global Context Jizhen Li, Ximing Yin and Subrina Shen 4.3. Science Parks and High-tech Zones Susan M. Walcott 4.4. Venture Capital, Angel Capital & Other Finance, IPOs and Acquisitions Lin Lin 4.5. Intellectual Property Rights Protection Can Huang and Naubahar Sharif 4.6. Innovation Elements in Traditional Chinese Culture Jin Chen and Qingqian Wu PART V- Openness and the Acquisition of Technology and Capabilities 5.1. Innovation Strategies of MNCs in China and Their Contribution to the National Ecosystem Bruce McKern, George Yip and Dominique Jolly 5.2. Foreign Technology Transfers in China Xiaolan Fu and Jun Hou 5.3. China's International Migration: Status and Characteristics Huiyao Wang 5.4. Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investments and Innovation Vito Amendolaigne, Xiaolan Fu, and Roberta Rabellotti 5.5. Internationalization of Chinese R&D Max von Zedtwitz and Xiaohong Iris Quan 5.6. International Innovation Collaboration in China Kaihua Chen, Ze Feng and Xiaolan Fu 5.7. Open Innovation for Development in China Jin Chen and Yufen Chen PART VI - Innovation with Chinese Characteristics 6.1. Chinese Cost Innovation, the Shanzhai phenomenon, and Accelerated Innovation Peter Williamson 6.2. Global Supply Chains as Drivers of Innovation in China Michael Murphree and Dan Breznitz 6.3. Market Demand, Consumer Characteristics, and Innovation in Chinese Firms Hengyuan Zhu and Qing Wang 6.4. Chinese Firms' Move to the Forefront in Digital Technologies Jiang Yu and Yue Zhang 6.5. China's Financial Innovation: Process, Drive, and Impacts Liqing Zhang 6.6. The Puzzle of the Underdog's Victory: How Chinese Firms Achieve Stretch Goals Through Exploratory Bricolage Peter Ping Li, Shihao Zhou and Zhengyin Yang PART VII - Innovation capability transition and upgrading for an inclusive and sustainable innovation system 7.1. Green Innovation in China Ping Huang and Rasmus Lema 7.2. Innovating for the Poor: The Inclusive Innovation System in China Xiaobo Wu and Linan Lei 7.3. Manufacturing Power Strategy: Advanced Manufacturing Joerg Mayer and Huifeng Sun 7.4. Facing the Future of China's Science and Technology Development Jiaofeng Pan, Guanghua Chen and Xiao Lu Conclusion Xiaolan Fu, Bruce McKern, Jin Chen and Ximing Yin
£157.50
Oxford University Press The Power of Imperfections
Book SynopsisA stimulating and highly readable introduction to the science of imperfections, this book focuses on their crucial role in technology, as well as their influence on society, love, life, health, politics, career development, and key environmental issues, enabling readers to counteract scientific misinformation.Trade ReviewTownsend authored one of the most eloquent and lovely statements in the science of crystals: "Crystals are like people and it is their imperfections that make them interesting". This book is beautifully written and the wide range of topics fit well together. * Vasily V. Bulatov, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory *The range of topics is accessibly presented with confidence and there are interesting and often unexpected things to learn throughout. This is a book that is completely accessible to non-scientists, while not at all boring or tedious to more scientifically literate readers. * Gary Atkinson, University of the West of England *The book is written in an enjoyable style. The author adequately mixes scientific explanations with personal experiences and matters of topical interest. * Ginés Lifante Pedrola, Autonomous University of Madrid *Peter Townsend's book is highly readable, often provocative, and full of insights into technology, the nature of science, and even the broader nature of life. * N. David Mermin, Cornell University *In The Power of Imperfections, Peter Townsend argues that we are conditioned to orient toward a fictional ideal of perfection that leads to a disregard of any form of imperfection. His book is an attempt to overcome this conditioning and show that praising imperfection is justifed in many cases. * Bas de Boer, Metascience *The book attempts to make the general public sensitive to the beauty of imperfections in the context of technology, as well as show how the recognition of imperfections helps people to flourish in their social and professional lives. * Bas de Boer, Metascience *Table of Contents1: Before We Begin 2: The Case for Technological Imperfections 3: Cookery and Technological Spices 4: A Short Log of Technology from Wood 5: Reader Beware 6: Key Features of Chemistry and Solids 7: Examples of New Glass Technologies 8: Optical Fibre Communication 9: Beauty from Imperfections 10: Valuable Imperfections in Crystal Lattices 11: Impurities and the Growth of Semiconductors 12: Small Anomalies and Long-range Consequences 13: Photonics in the 21st Century 14: Chemistry and Catalysis 15: Imperfections in Music 16: Evolution Achieved through Imperfections 17: Hints for a Successful Scientific Career 18: Science in the Realm of Opinion 19: Improving our Future Lives 20: The Greatest Challenges that We Face
£29.92
Oxford University Press Medieval Technology and Social Change 163 Galaxy
Book SynopsisThis study examines the role of technological innovation during the rise of social groups in the Middle Ages.Trade Review"Excellent."--Louis P. Towles, Central Wesleyan College "The most stimulating book of the century on the history of technology...a positive delight."--Isis "At once an advance in the study of medieval technology and also the best introduction to the subject for the serious general reader."--The Economist "Still essential reading for students of Medieval studies. A must for those interested in Medieval technology and its impact on the development of western society."--Cecile-Marie Sastre, Flagler CollegeTable of Contents1. Stirrup, Mounted Shock Combat, Feudalism, and Chivalry I. The Classic Theory of the Origins of Feudalism and its Critics II. The Origin and Duffusion of the Stirrup III. Mounted Shock Combat and the Temper of Feudal Life 2. The Agricultural Revolution of the Early Middle Ages I. The Plough and the Manorial System II. The Discovery of Horse-Power III. The Three-Field Rotation and Improved Nutrition IV. The Northward Shift of Europe's Focus 3. The Medieval Exploration of Mechanical Power and Devices I. The Sources of Power II. The Development of Machine Design III. The Concept of a Power Technology Notes Index
£16.64
Oxford University Press, USA The Electrical Nature of Storms
Book SynopsisIntroduction to the electrical properties of thunderstorms, including reviews of lightning observations, in situ measurements of electric field and particle charge, instrumentation, storm electrification mechanisms, electrical effects on cloud microphysics, and numerical modelling of electrified storms. Aimed at undergraduate and research students.Trade Review" ... the authors have done extremely well with this book and really produced " amodern, graduate level textbbok on the electrial processes of storms" ... any meterological library should get a hold of a copy of this monograph^" Meterologische ZeitschriftTable of ContentsTutorial: Basic Electricity and Magnetism ; 1. Overview of the Electrical Nature of the Earth's Atmosphere ; 2. Electrified Non-Thunderstorm Clouds ; 3. Introduction to the Electrical Nature of Thunderstorms ; 4. Corona and Point Discharge ; 5. Lightning ; 6. Instruments ; 7. Observations of the Electrical Characteristics of Thunderstorms, Part 1 ; 8. Observations of the Electrical Characteristics of Thunderstorms, Part 2 ; 9. Numerical Models of Thunderstorm Electrification ; 10. Electrical Effects on Cloud Microphysics
£191.25
Oxford University Press How the Laser Happened
Book SynopsisIn How the Laser Happened, Nobel laureate Charles Townes provides a highly personal look at some of the leading events in twentieth-century physics. Townes was inventor of the maser, of which the laser is one example; an originator of spectroscopy using microwaves; and a pioneer in the study of gas clouds in galaxies and around stars. Throughout his career he has also been deeply engaged with issues outside of academic research. He worked on applied research projects for Bell Labs; served on the board of directors for General Motors; and devoted extensive effort to advising the government on science, policy, and defense. This memoir traces his multifaceted career from its beginnings on the family farm in South Carolina. Spanning decades of ground-breaking research, the book provides a hands-on description of how working scientists and inventors get their ideas. It also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the scientific community, showing how scientists respond to new ideas and how they approach a variety of issues, from priority and patents to the social and political implications of their work. In addition, Townes touches on the sociology of science, uncovering some of the traditions and values that are invisible to an outsider. A towering and energetic figure, Townes has explored or pioneered most of the roles available to the modern scientist. In addition to fundamental research, he was actively involved in the practical uses of the laser and in the court cases to defend the patent rights. He was a founding member of the Jasons, an influential group of scientists that independently advises the government on defense policy, and he played an active part in scientific decisions and policies from the Truman through the Reagan administration. This lively memoir, packed with first-hand accounts and historical anecdotes, is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and an inspiring example for students considering scientific careers.Trade Review[Townes's] ability to blend past achievements with the present brings a freshness of view in which his obvious excitement with some very recent breakthroughs in science and technology shines through very clearly ... I would recommend the reading of this autobiographical account to non-scientists as well as budding or established scientists. * Wilson Sibbett CBE FRS, University of St Andrews - The Royal Society Notes and Records *Filled with personal anecdotes that provide insight into an immensely original thinker and scientist of enormous energy and prolific output....[Includes] a fascinating account of the patent disputes surrounding the maser and laser....[Provides] an inspiring case history of how an outstanding physicist got started and went on to do great science. * Steven Chu, cowinner of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Physics, in Physics Today *An engaging human story, intertwined with a first-hand account of some of the twentieth century's most significant inventions and discoveries. Fine reading for anyone interested in science, scientists, or the roles they play in our fast-changing world. * Arno Penzias, Nobel Laureate in Physics and former Chief Scientist of Bell Labs *It's rare that a scientist writes a book about his or her life that accurately reflects the highs and lows of scientific discovery. Such a book is How the Laser Happened by Nobel Laureate Charles Townes ... Townes did not invent the laser but, as a researcher, he certainly left his mark on twentieth century science. And the book certainly leaves the impression that Townes lived the life of a true scientist. Townes was the co-inventor of the maser (microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) with James Gordon, then a post-doctoral student at Columbia University ... But the book is not entirely concerned with the science of maser and laser development. Townes devotes an intriguing chapter to the various battles that were fought over the patents for the maser and the laser ... The book is subtitled, Adventures of a Scientist. Charles Townes' adventures make for a fascinating story of a true scientist. * Laser Focus *Table of Contents1. The Light That Shines Straight ; 2. Physics, Furman, Molecules, and Me ; 3. Bell Labs and Radar, a (Fortunate) Detour from Physics ; 4. Columbia to Franklin Park and Beyond ; 5. Maser Excitement-And a Time for Reflection ; 6. From Maser to Laser ; 7. The Patent Game ; 8. On Moon Dust, and Other Science Advice ; 9. The Rains of Orion
£30.17
Oxford University Press Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion
Book SynopsisThis is a graduate level textbook in nanoscale heat transfer and energy conversion that can also be used as a reference for researchers in the developing field of nanoengineering. It provides a comprehensive overview of microscale heat transfer, focusing on thermal energy storage and transport. Chen broadens the readership by incorporating results from related disciplines, from the point of view of thermal energy storage and transport, and presents related topics on the transport of electrons, phonons, photons, and molecules. This book is part of the MIT-Pappalardo Series in Mechanical Engineering.Trade Review"This book is designed as a senior- or graduate-level course resource and will also serve as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers."--CHOICE "This book is designed as a senior- or graduate-level course resource and will also serve as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers."--CHOICETable of Contents1: Introduction 2: Material Waves and Energy Quantization 3: Energy States in Solids 4: Statistical Thermodynamics and Thermal Energy Storage 5: Energy Transfered by Waves 6: Particle Description of Transport Processes: Classical Laws 7: Classical Size Effects 8: Energy Conversion and Coupled Transport Processes 9: Liquids in Their Interfaces 10: Molecular Dynamics Simulation Appendix A: Homogeneous Semiconductors Appendix B: Semiconductor p-n Junctions Index Units and Their Conversions Physical Constants
£201.88
Oxford University Press Sonar to Quartz Clock
Book SynopsisSonar to Quartz Clock examines how the unapplied phenomenon of piezoelectricity became applied for technologies such as sonar, crystal frequency control, the quartz clock, and how its research has consequently changed during WWI and the interwar period. It aims at reconstructing, for the first time, the fascinating history of the inventions and the development of these highly important technologies, which are still in extensive use, and which were crucial for the electronic revolution, arguably the most important technological developments of the twentieth century.On this basis, this book suggests a better and more nuanced understanding of the relationships between modern science and technology and the process of development and innovation of science-based technologies. It examines in particular the mutual transfer and transformation of knowledge between them including the way physics becomes practically applicable, the way applications and societal interests shape technology and scienTrade ReviewCovers an extremely rich case of interplay between science and technology, and greatly contributes to correcting the common prejudice that relativity and quantum physics were the sole important innovations of the early twentieth century. * Olivier Darrigol, University Paris-Diderot *Examines in fascinating detail how the phenomenon of piezoelectricity was transformed from so-called pure physics to technically useful devices. Clearly written and well structured, and of high scholarly quality. * Helge Kragh, Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen *A fresh and insightful approach to the ways in which physics, technology, and innovation are entangled. * Gisela Mateos, UNAM, Mexico City *Provides a substantial case study that casts new light on the scholarship of the science-technology relationship and uses some of its major findings to further the understanding of the process of technological innovations. * Chen-Pang Yeang, University of Toronto *
£42.75
The University of Chicago Press Law in the Laboratory
Book SynopsisThe National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation together fund more than $40 billion of research annually in the US and around the globe. Suitable for those who want to learn how federal legislation and regulations affect laboratory research, this primer reveals the often obscured intersection of government and science.Trade Review"A superb review of the complex laws, regulations, and generally accepted procedure that relate to the conduct of biomedical research in the United States. Law in the Laboratory should be required reading for deans or heads of research, for academic faculty, for federal regulators, and for graduate students as a part of their introduction to legal and ethical aspects of biomedical research." - Katherine High, University of Pennsylvania"
£29.45
The University of Chicago Press The Rate and Direction of Inventive Activity
Book SynopsisWhile the importance of innovation to economic development is widely understood, the conditions conducive to it remain the focus of much attention. This title offers contributions to fundamental questions relating to the economics of innovation and technological change.
£117.80
The University of Chicago Press Getting In
Book SynopsisAn empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the process of securing undergraduate research experiences. Conducting research is an important foundation for many undergraduates on STEMM career paths. But landing an extremely competitive research spot that is also an enriching experience involves knowing how to present yourself effectively and an awareness of your goals and expectations. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime principal investigator share their secrets for obtaining these coveted positions. Offering advice to students in a wide variety of STEMM fields at both research-intensive universities and primarily undergraduate institutions, Getting In helps students navigate the hidden curriculum of academia, unofficial rules that disproportionately affect first-generation college students and those from low-income backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in science. The authors provide not only an overview of STEMM research and lTrade Review"In the second edition of their user’s manual for undergraduate research experiences, lab manager Grey and principal investigator Oppenheimer present an exhaustive look at the 'hidden curriculum' behind lab culture. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides an overview of why research experience is valuable, describes research culture, and advises students on proper expectations for lab experiences. The second walks students through the process of searching, applying, and interviewing for research positions. Getting In is encyclopedic . . . [and] provides a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the undergraduate research experience." * Physics Today, "Books that stood out in 2023" *"This book provides a fantastic and comprehensive overview of all aspects of undergraduate research in STEM fields. . . . The authors are both experienced science faculty who have mentored many students in their labs. . . . This book is great for many groups such as undergraduates thinking about research or those already engaged in such work as well as their faculty mentors. It can be used as part of a course that meets to provide mentoring for undergraduate researchers and is an inexpensive, enjoyable, and a fun read as well." * Plant Science Bulletin *“Focused, functional, and accessible, Getting In will help students who are new to the process to look for, evaluate, apply to, interview for, and select research experiences. Importantly, it removes a lot of the barriers to success faced by students with fewer resources, experience, and supports, and in doing so increases access and opportunity for all students in STEMM.” -- Laura Rico-Beck, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago“A terrific guidebook for students early on in their science research career. Getting In provides an organized plan, including strategies, timelines, and examples, to help students move from questioning to well educated, from uncertain to confident in their qualifications and goals. It is a treasure trove of broadly applicable resources for advisors, mentors, and students in classrooms and research labs.” -- Susan Bush Tripp, Natural Sciences Department, Metropolitan State University"Eminently useful. . . . This is an excellent book of value for any faculty member involved in undergraduate research, for undergraduate advisers working with various students, and for virtually any undergraduate." * Council on Undergraduate Research, on the First Edition *"Many undergraduate students want to do research for one reason or another, but may not know much about it or how to get a position. The language is straightforward . . . and the tone is aimed directly at undergraduate students; it's clear from the beginning that the authors are highly attuned to the college student's mindset and lifestyle. . . . I would definitely recommend this book for early undergraduate students who are considering a career in the sciences." * Student Doctor Network, on the First Edition *Table of ContentsPreface Part One 1: Why Choose Research? What’s in It for You? Professional Development Opportunities Interpersonal Development Opportunities Academic Advantages Connections—Professional, Personal, and More Potential Financial Rewards Recommendation and Reference Letters 2: An Introduction to STEMM Research, Research Groups, and Lab Cultures What Is Scientific Research? Nine Parts to a Research Project, Simplified The Research Team and Work Environment Your Mentors Lab Culture 3: Will I Like Conducting Research? Understanding and Managing Your Expectations—Your Strategy for Happiness and Success Qualifications for Participation in Undergrad Research The Ideal Time to Start Undergrad Research The Time Commitment The Experience Paradox Using Lab Classes to Prepare for Undergrad Research Wet Lab Positions for Undergrads Projects for Undergrad Researchers Deciding Whether to Register for Course Credit for Research Summer Undergrad Research Programs (SURPs) Why Research Positions Are Competitive (and What You Can or Can’t Do about It) Part Two 4: Your Search Strategy Ten Search Mistakes to Avoid Getting Started Is the Hardest Part Step 1: Schedule and Prioritize Your Time Step 2: Identify Potential Meaningful Research Experiences More Methods to Identify Undergrad Research Opportunities Tips on Selecting and Reading a Scientific Paper before Applying for a Research Position Maintaining Your Academic and Life Balance in Future Semesters 5: Your Application Strategy Ten Application Mistakes to Avoid Application Procedure Step 1: Craft Your CV and Obtain Your Transcript Step 2: Make First Contact Step 3: Complete Online Applications for SURPs and Other Opportunities (When Applicable) 6: Your Interview Strategy Ten Interview Mistakes to Avoid Tips Specific to Virtual Interviews To Seize Your Undergrad Research Interview, Ask the Questions That Matter Mentors’ Interviewing Styles Preparing for the Interview At the Interview After the Interview Congratulations, You’re Now an Undergrad in the Lab! Ten Tips to Prepare for Your First Day of Your Undergrad Research Experience Acknowledgments Index
£76.00
The University of Chicago Press Getting In
Book SynopsisAn empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the process of securing undergraduate research experiences. Conducting research is an important foundation for many undergraduates on STEMM career paths. But landing an extremely competitive research spot that is also an enriching experience involves knowing how to present yourself effectively and an awareness of your goals and expectations. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime principal investigator share their secrets for obtaining these coveted positions. Offering advice to students in a wide variety of STEMM fields at both research-intensive universities and primarily undergraduate institutions, Getting In helps students navigate the hidden curriculum of academia, unofficial rules that disproportionately affect first-generation college students and those from low-income backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in science. The authors provide not only an overview of STEMM research and lTrade Review"In the second edition of their user’s manual for undergraduate research experiences, lab manager Grey and principal investigator Oppenheimer present an exhaustive look at the 'hidden curriculum' behind lab culture. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides an overview of why research experience is valuable, describes research culture, and advises students on proper expectations for lab experiences. The second walks students through the process of searching, applying, and interviewing for research positions. Getting In is encyclopedic . . . [and] provides a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the undergraduate research experience." * Physics Today, "Books that stood out in 2023" *"This book provides a fantastic and comprehensive overview of all aspects of undergraduate research in STEM fields. . . . The authors are both experienced science faculty who have mentored many students in their labs. . . . This book is great for many groups such as undergraduates thinking about research or those already engaged in such work as well as their faculty mentors. It can be used as part of a course that meets to provide mentoring for undergraduate researchers and is an inexpensive, enjoyable, and a fun read as well." * Plant Science Bulletin *“Focused, functional, and accessible, Getting In will help students who are new to the process to look for, evaluate, apply to, interview for, and select research experiences. Importantly, it removes a lot of the barriers to success faced by students with fewer resources, experience, and supports, and in doing so increases access and opportunity for all students in STEMM.” -- Laura Rico-Beck, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago“A terrific guidebook for students early on in their science research career. Getting In provides an organized plan, including strategies, timelines, and examples, to help students move from questioning to well educated, from uncertain to confident in their qualifications and goals. It is a treasure trove of broadly applicable resources for advisors, mentors, and students in classrooms and research labs.” -- Susan Bush Tripp, Natural Sciences Department, Metropolitan State University"Eminently useful. . . . This is an excellent book of value for any faculty member involved in undergraduate research, for undergraduate advisers working with various students, and for virtually any undergraduate." * Council on Undergraduate Research, on the First Edition *"Many undergraduate students want to do research for one reason or another, but may not know much about it or how to get a position. The language is straightforward . . . and the tone is aimed directly at undergraduate students; it's clear from the beginning that the authors are highly attuned to the college student's mindset and lifestyle. . . . I would definitely recommend this book for early undergraduate students who are considering a career in the sciences." * Student Doctor Network, on the First Edition *Table of ContentsPreface Part One 1: Why Choose Research? What’s in It for You? Professional Development Opportunities Interpersonal Development Opportunities Academic Advantages Connections—Professional, Personal, and More Potential Financial Rewards Recommendation and Reference Letters 2: An Introduction to STEMM Research, Research Groups, and Lab Cultures What Is Scientific Research? Nine Parts to a Research Project, Simplified The Research Team and Work Environment Your Mentors Lab Culture 3: Will I Like Conducting Research? Understanding and Managing Your Expectations—Your Strategy for Happiness and Success Qualifications for Participation in Undergrad Research The Ideal Time to Start Undergrad Research The Time Commitment The Experience Paradox Using Lab Classes to Prepare for Undergrad Research Wet Lab Positions for Undergrads Projects for Undergrad Researchers Deciding Whether to Register for Course Credit for Research Summer Undergrad Research Programs (SURPs) Why Research Positions Are Competitive (and What You Can or Can’t Do about It) Part Two 4: Your Search Strategy Ten Search Mistakes to Avoid Getting Started Is the Hardest Part Step 1: Schedule and Prioritize Your Time Step 2: Identify Potential Meaningful Research Experiences More Methods to Identify Undergrad Research Opportunities Tips on Selecting and Reading a Scientific Paper before Applying for a Research Position Maintaining Your Academic and Life Balance in Future Semesters 5: Your Application Strategy Ten Application Mistakes to Avoid Application Procedure Step 1: Craft Your CV and Obtain Your Transcript Step 2: Make First Contact Step 3: Complete Online Applications for SURPs and Other Opportunities (When Applicable) 6: Your Interview Strategy Ten Interview Mistakes to Avoid Tips Specific to Virtual Interviews To Seize Your Undergrad Research Interview, Ask the Questions That Matter Mentors’ Interviewing Styles Preparing for the Interview At the Interview After the Interview Congratulations, You’re Now an Undergrad in the Lab! Ten Tips to Prepare for Your First Day of Your Undergrad Research Experience Acknowledgments Index
£16.00
Columbia University Press Energys Digital Future
Book SynopsisAmy Myers Jaffe provides an expert look at the promises and challenges of the future of energy, highlighting what the United States needs to do to maintain its global influence in a post-oil era. She explores how the rapid pace of innovation is altering international security dynamics in fundamental ways.Trade ReviewA knowledgeable, hard-nosed look at a post-oil future. * Kirkus Reviews *Amy Myers Jaffe has long been a sage and articulate voice on global energy matters. Energy’s Digital Future takes a hard and candid look at the future of America’s energy patch and how it can be shaped to help maintain America’s influence on the world stage. -- James A. Baker III, sixty-first U.S. secretary of stateEnergy's Digital Future provides valuable insights into the role technology will play in a successful energy transition. This book has timely and compelling insights informing the transformations we can and need to make. -- Alexander Karsner, senior strategist and space cowboy, Google XA fascinating and deeply important work on how the digital revolution is remaking the global energy system and geopolitics. A must-read for policy makers, business leaders, and students of international relations. -- Helima Croft, managing director and global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets and CNBC contributorEnergy’s Digital Future is a wake-up call and an urgent warning not only to the U.S. government but also to investors worldwide. Jaffe, whom I have often turned to for advice on energy investing, presents a well-balanced, research-backed analysis that points to the need to embrace the digital revolution in energy technologies. The transition to clean energy is already well underway and scholarship such as that presented here should be essential reading for all who care about the existential threat posed by continued reliance on powering our world through fossil fuels. -- Jagdeep Singh Bachher, chief investment officer of the University of CaliforniaThis important book explores how mastering digital technology will shape energy systems that are clean, resilient, and spur growth. Jaffe explains how digitalization is transforming geopolitics as, in one generation, power shifts from those with fossil fuel reserves to those with innovation capacity and access to digital technologies. -- Rachel Kyte, dean of the Fletcher School and former special envoy for climate change at the United NationsTable of ContentsPreface and AcknowledgmentsAbbreviationsIntroduction1. Lessons from History: Nothing Is Inevitable2. Revolutionizing the Link: Energy and Advanced Economic Development3. China’s Energy Strategy4. Meet the Jetsons: Revolutionary Transport Via Automation and Data5. Alexa: Beam Me Up Clean Energy6. The Energy Future and the Possibility of Peak Oil Demand7. Energy Investor Dystopia8. The Losers: The Changing Geopolitics of Oil9. Geopolitics of a Greening EconomyConclusion: Recommendations for the United StatesNotesBibliographyIndex
£25.50
MIT Press Ltd Transmissions Critical Tactics for Making and
Book SynopsisResearchers rethink tactics for inventing and disseminating research, examining the use of such unconventional forms as poetry, performance, catalogs, interactive machines, costume, and digital platforms.Transmission is the research moment when invention meets dissemination—the tactical combination of making (how theory, methods, and data shape research) and communicating (how research is shown and shared). In this book, researchers from a range of disciplines examine tactics for the transmission of research, exploring such unconventional forms as poetry, performance, catalogs, interactive machines, costume, and digital platforms. Focusing on transmissions draws attention to a critical part of the research process commonly overlooked and undervalued. Too often, the results of radically experimental research methodologies are pressed into conventional formats. The contributors to Transmissions rethink tactics for making and communicating resear
£33.00
MIT Press Ltd Discovering Complexity Decomposition and
Book SynopsisAn analysis of two heuristic strategies for the development of mechanistic models, illustrated with historical examples from the life sciences.In Discovering Complexity, William Bechtel and Robert Richardson examine two heuristics that guided the development of mechanistic models in the life sciences: decomposition and localization. Drawing on historical cases from disciplines including cell biology, cognitive neuroscience, and genetics, they identify a number of choice points that life scientists confront in developing mechanistic explanations and show how different choices result in divergent explanatory models. Describing decomposition as the attempt to differentiate functional and structural components of a system and localization as the assignment of responsibility for specific functions to specific structures, Bechtel and Richardson examine the usefulness of these heuristics as well as their fallibility—the sometimes false assumption underlying them that na
£16.19
Little Brown and Company The Power of One
Book Synopsis
£22.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Material Hermeneutics
Book SynopsisMaterial Hermeneutics explores the ways in which new imaging technologies and scientific instruments have changed our notions about ancient history. From the first lunar calendar to the black hole image, and from an ancient mummy in the Italian Alps to the irrigated valleys of Mesopotamia, this book demonstrates how revolutions in science have taught us far more than we imagined. Written by a leading philosopher of technology and utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, this book has implications for many fields, including philosophy, history, science, and technology. It will appeal to scholars and students of the humanities, as well as anthropologists and archaeologists. Table of Contents1. Why Material Hermeneutics? 2. Otzi: The Amateurs, Becoming a Scientific Object, Material Hermeneutics 3. The Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings 4. History Lessons: Coronado and the Qurivira 5. Civilizational Failure: Babylon and the Diatom, Peru and Tectonic Plates, Greenland and the Little Ice Age 6. Reading Vesuvian Texts and Major Technoart: Matisse and Picasso 7. Material Hermeneutics and Technoart 8. Musical and Scientific Instruments: Synthesizers and Digital Instruments 9. Science Turns Hermeneutic 10. Humanities and Social Science Turn Hermeneutic 11. Postphenomemenological Postscript: Lifeworld Revisited 12. Re-logicizing Origins: Ice Age Science and Lunar Calendars 13. Paul Ricoeur: From Linguistic to Material Hermeneutics
£37.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning and Data
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive, conceptual, and detailed overview of the wide range of applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science and how these technologies have an impact on various domains such as healthcare, business, industry, security, and how all countries around the world are feeling this impact. The book aims at low-cost solutions which could be implemented even in developing countries. It highlights the significant impact these technologies have on various industries and on us as humans. It provides a virtual picture of forthcoming better human life shadowed by the new technologies and their applications and discusses the impact Data Science has on business applications. The book will also include an overview of the different AI applications and their correlation between each other. The audience is graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academicians, institutions, and professionals who are interested in exploring Table of ContentsPart 1: Healthcare. 1. Deep Learning Approaches for Better Medical Imaging. 2. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare. 3. Computer Vision and Biomedical Imaging. 4. Disease Diagnosis and Prediction Using Machine Learning. 5. AI and ML Based Mathematical Models for Better Healthcare. Part 2: Human and Society. 6. Internet of Things (IoT) Applications for Safety and Security. 7. Use of AI and Data Science Tools for Fraud and Risk Detection. 8. Probabilistic Predictive Mathematical Tools for Data Science. 9. Natural Language Processing for Human Assistant Systems. 10. Energy Efficient Green Cities. 11. Futuristic Networks. Part 3: Industry and Business Applications. 12. Technology Driven Strategic Business Plans. 13. Data Science Applications for Decision-Making. 14. IOT Based Recommender Systems. 15. Optimization Techniques for Strategic Decision-Making. 16. Technology for Robust Cyber Security.
£128.25
Penguin Putnam Inc Soonish Ten Emerging Technologies Thatll Improve
Book SynopsisThe instant New York Times bestseller!A Wall Street Journal Best Science Book of the Year!A Popular Science Best Science Book of the Year! From a top scientist and the creator of the hugely popular web comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, a hilariously illustrated investigation into future technologies -- from how to fling a ship into deep space on the cheap to 3D organ printing What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why do we not have a lunar colony already? What is the hold-up? In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what's coming next -- from robot swarms to nuclear fusion powered-toasters. By weaving their own research, interviews with the scientists who are making these advances happen, and Zach's trademark comi
£22.10
The Perseus Books Group Interop The Promise and Perils of Highly Interconnected Systems
Book SynopsisBorn Digital authors John Palfrey and Urs Gasser return with an argument about how we can improve interoperability, the principle that streamlines innovation and simplifies our lives.Trade ReviewScience "Interop will serve as a constructive and motivating resource for policymakers, citizens, and practitioners interested in the outcome of emerging, hyper connected areas such as smart-grid energy infrastructures, cloud computing, and eHealth systems or in ensuring our ability to preserve digitally stored culture and knowledge for generations to come." Chris Hughes, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The New Republic and co-founder, Facebook "This is one of the few great books that theorizes the opportunities and pitfalls of a complex networked world while remaining accessible to anyone curious about how to manage these technologies for the sake of human progress." Jonathan Zittrain, author of The Future of the Internet-And How to Stop It "Interop represents a peerless contribution for understanding interconnected systems. Palfrey and Gasser draw on sharp examples, illustrations and case studies to show how the world we live in is becoming increasingly interdependent, and they offer a compelling roadmap for both consumers and producers to adapt to it." Nature "Palfrey and Gasser have a record of tak-ing up a concept early and writing about it accessibly and informatively... [They] are at their best when discussing how regulation and legislation can promote interoperability... This issue, the authors stress, is not about making systems the same, but about main-taining diversity while identifying key areas of contact: an important point well made." New Scientist "Clear and thoughtful... [Palfrey and Gasser's] writing is light but careful; their arguments are illuminating." Publishers Weekly "In this timely treatise, Palfrey and Gasser...insist that interoperability is a crucial means of understanding cultural transformations." Library Journal "[If] you haven't yet read [Interop], you should, since it discusses subjects that are the life's blood to librarians (and many others) in the 21st century... Well-researched and a pleasure to read." Times Higher Education Supplement "A thorough, thoughtful and timely analysis of where we are, how we got here and where we might be headed if we want to get the maximum benefit from interoperability without paying too high a price in the process." Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab "In Interop Gasser and Palfrey propose a unified theory of interoperability drawing on a myriad of examples to bring together a framework around an idea where heated debates, lawsuits and multi-billion dollar battles have been waged on a variety of complex and incomplete arguments. Interop pulls these arguments together into a nuanced but elegant framework, including suggestions on how we might design an architecture and practices to create optimal interop. This book is a must-read for policy makers, corporate leaders, academics and anyone hoping to live and thrive in our exceedingly interop-driven connected and complex world." Vivek Kundra, Executive Vice President at Salesforce and Former CIO of the United States "Interop is a must read for leaders in the public and private sector as they try to harness the power of highly interconnected systems while balancing the dark side of technology. The ability of billions of people to instrument the world and share their experiences in a low-cost manner has forever shifted power away from the hands of the few to the network."
£39.07
John Wiley & Sons Inc Patent Strategy
Book SynopsisAs individuals and companies realise the importance of their inventions, issues surrounding patent laws and practices are taking centre stage around the world. Patent Strategy introduces researchers to patent applications and patent portfolios. With minimum use of legal jargon' it provides the technical professional with the assistance and advice they require to understand the legal complexities that they may encounter before and during a patent application. It also discusses the responsibilities of the researcher after patent applications have been filed and the role the researcher can play in the maintenance of a global patent estate. This updated edition of the best selling book has been expanded to keep pace with modern day movements and addresses the global issue surrounding intellectual property. Including new information on areas such as software and biotechnology it shows the techniques that can be used by individuals and academic inventors to protect their woTrade Review“With minimal use of ‘legal jargon’ this book provides researchers with the assistance and advice they require to understand the legal complexities that they may encounter before and during a patent application.” (Platinum Metals Review, 1 May 2013) “While there is no substitute for experience, this book is possibly the next best thing.” (Chemistry & Industry, 1 April 2013)Table of ContentsPreface xi Preface to the Second Edition xv Preface to the First Edition xix About the Author xxiii 1 Basic Intellectual Property Concepts 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Basic Patent Law Concepts 2 1.3 Patent Office Operations 5 1.4 Requirements for Obtaining a Patent 8 1.5 Types of Patents 11 1.6 Parts of a Patent 14 1.7 The Term of a Patent 20 1.8 Provisional Protection 22 1.9 Definitions of Commonly Used Terms 24 1.10 International Treaties 32 1.11 The Paris Convention 32 1.12 The Patent Cooperation Treaty 35 1.13 The European Patent Convention 40 1.14 The African Intellectual Property Organization 42 1.15 The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization 42 1.16 Eurasian Patent Convention 43 1.17 Copyrights, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets 45 1.18 Other Resources 48 2 The Value of Patents 49 2.1 Exclusivity – The Desired Goal 49 2.2 The Mechanics of Achieving Exclusivity in a Technology Area 56 2.3 Traps and Misconceptions – What Patents Can’t Do 62 2.4 The Informational Value of Patents 65 2.5 Assigning Value to Patents 68 2.6 Licensing of Patents 72 3 Developing a Strategy 75 3.1 Professional Help 75 3.2 Determining Whether or Not an Invention is Patentable 77 3.3 Defining Strategy 79 3.4 The Principles Behind the Strategy – The Military Model 81 3.5 Developing a Patent Strategy Model 82 3.6 Developing a Patent Strategy for an Invention 96 3.7 Developing a Patent Strategy for a Series of Inventions 110 3.8 Developing a Strategy for an Existing Product 118 3.9 Developing a Strategy for Licensing Patents 121 3.10 Developing a Strategy for Handling a Potentially Adverse Patent 123 3.11 Developing a Strategy for Oddball Inventions 127 3.12 Dealing with Inventors When Patent Applications are Not Filed 129 3.13 Coordination of Other Strategies and Patent Strategy 131 4 Researching with Intellectual Property in Mind 133 4.1 Introduction 133 4.2 Characteristics of Prolific Inventors 134 4.3 Characteristics of Casual Inventors 140 4.4 The Inventive Process 142 4.5 Fostering Inventive Activity 146 4.6 Suggestions on How to Conduct Research for Stronger Patents 150 5 Infringement and Freedom to Operate 155 5.1 Types of Infringement 155 5.2 Avoiding Patent Infringement 158 5.3 Dealing with Infringers 161 5.4 Research Disclosures and Journal Articles 162 5.5 Published Patent Applications and Provisional Patent Coverage 165 6 Working with Attorneys, Agents, and Patent Liaisons 167 6.1 Introduction 167 6.2 Preparing for the Legal World 168 6.3 Actions to Take before Meeting with the Agent 170 6.4 Typical Working Arrangements with Agents 171 6.5 The Researcher’s Responsibility for Technical Details 173 6.6 Aloofness 174 6.7 Experimentation for the Patent Application 176 6.8 Patent Liaisons and Other Intellectual Property Professionals 177 7 Disclosure and Filing Decisions 181 7.1 Introduction 181 7.2 Controlling the Disclosure of Technology 182 7.3 The Filing Decision 183 7.4 Filing Globally 185 7.5 Compulsory Licensing 187 7.6 The Cost of Broadly Filed Patent Applications 188 7.7 The Legal Systems of Individual Countries 190 7.8 Techniques for Determining Which Countries will be of Value 191 7.9 World Growth and Economic Power 193 7.10 Templates 195 7.11 Timing of Application Filings 195 7.12 Global Experts 197 7.13 Agreement with Strategy 197 8 After the Filing 199 8.1 Introduction 199 8.2 Anticipating the First Response from a Patent office 199 8.3 Modification of Claims 200 8.4 Research After the Filing 202 8.5 Maintaining Cohesion 204 8.6 Issuance and Maintenance of Patents 205 9 The Future of Intellectual Property Efforts 207 References 211 Further Reading 215 Index 219
£30.56
John Wiley & Sons Inc Chinnovation
Book SynopsisIt is widely-believed that China's entrepreneur class has grown and their businesses are succeeding primarily due to their knowledge of the domestic market, quick adaptation to market changes, and their resourcefulness. But innovation? Forget about it. Well, not quite.Trade Review'It is often said that China makes products but does not invent them. Business professor Yinglan Tan dispels that myth. (Nature, April 2011).Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1 Welcome to the World of Chinnovation. Chapter 2 The Star Innovators’ Call to Adventure: Starting Up: How Star Entrepreneurial Innovators Smell Blood and Meet Market. Chapter 3 Star Innovators Recognize Scope Innovation. Chapter 4 Star Innovators Choose the Right People for the Right Jobs. Chapter 5 Star Innovators Learn from Mistakes and Make Calculated Bets on Cross-Disciplinary Innovation. Chapter 6 Star Innovators Spread Their Wings: Innovations in Scaling. Chapter 7 Star Innovators Become Industrial Evolutionists: Maximizing the Returns of Innovation. Chapter 8 Conclusion. Bios of Interviewees. Index.
£24.79
John Wiley & Sons Inc Protein Purification
Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to the art and science used by the biochemist and process engineer in the design and optimization of large-scale protein-purification processes. Covers the basics of proteins'' properties, the unit operations involved in protein purification as well as important related issues of process design, integration with upstream operations, cost and timing to market. Includes an abundance of figures and tables.Table of ContentsProcess Design and Competitive Advantage. Strategies for Process Design. Protein Characteristics. Analytical Methods. Impact of Upstream Operations. Cell Disruption. Centrifugation. Precipitation and Extraction. Filtration. General Chromatography. Ion Exchange Chromatography. Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography and Reversed PhaseChromatography. Affinity Chromatography. Gel Filtration Chromatography. Large-Scale Examples. Index.
£193.46
John Wiley & Sons Inc Analytical SolidPhase Extraction
Book SynopsisNew trends in solid-phase extraction for analytical use-a practical introduction. Owing to its low cost, ease of use, and nonpolluting means of preparing samples for analysis, solid-phase extraction (SPE) is fast overtaking traditional liquid-liquid methods in clinical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications. This book describes what analytical scientists and technicians need to know about this emerging procedure: how it works, how to choose from available techniques, how to utilize it effectively in the laboratory. Along with the historical perspective and fundamental principles, this practical book reviews the latest literature on solid-phase materials, equipment, and applications-including EPA-endorsed techniques. Special features include: * Coverage of separation and uptake methods. * Promising developments in the use of membrane disks. * The advantages of using polymeric resins over silica materials. * Mechanism and use of ion-exchange materiTrade Review"...highly recommended and will serve as an important basic manual for chemists from research institutes and industry." (Chromatographia, July 2000)Table of ContentsIntroduction and Principles. SPE in the 1970s: Extraction of Organic Pollutants from Water. Solid Particles for Solid-Phase Extraction of Organic Compounds from Water. Practical Considerations: Equipment and Techniques. Ion-Exchange Sorbents. Resin-Loaded Membranes. Preconcentration of Metal Ions. Microscale and Semimicroscale Techniques. Applications. Index.
£138.56
John Wiley & Sons Inc Phosphorus The Carbon Copy
Book SynopsisThis volume discusses the use of phosphorus as a substitute for carbon. The subject is based on the idea that carbon is more similar to its diagonal relative, phosphorus.Table of ContentsThe Phosphorus-Carbon Analogy: Phospha-organic Chemistry. Phosphinidenes (R-P). Terminal Phosphinidene Complexes [R-P=M]. Phosphaalkynes (RCP). Phosphaalkenes, R¯1R¯2C=PR¯3. Phosphapolyenes. Diphosphenes (RP=PR). Phosphorus-Carbon Heterocyclic Chemistry. -Coordination Complexes. What Future for Phosphaorganic Chemistry? Index.
£413.06
Harvard University Press Cycles of Invention and Discovery
Book SynopsisUsing Nobel Prize–winning examples like the transistor, laser, and magnetic resonance imaging, Venky Narayanamurti and Tolu Odumosu explore the daily micro-practices of research and show that distinctions between the search for knowledge and creative problem solving break down when one pays attention to how pathbreaking research actually happens.Trade ReviewThe authors make a substantial contribution to both research policy as practiced by our federal government and the operations of research laboratories in many institutions in our country. This book should be required reading for government officials who fund research and to all who lead large research efforts. -- Thomas E. Everhart, California Institute of TechnologyAnyone interested in technology and innovation will want to learn the three lessons of Cycles of Invention and Discovery. First, the distinction between basic and applied research is false. Second, there is harmony not dissonance in making the transition from new ideas to practical application. Third, the advance of knowledge has entirely blurred the distinction between science and engineering. Only an individual with Venky Narayanamurti’s unique career could explain these matters in such captivating detail. -- John M. Deutch, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyIn this convincingly argued book, Narayanamurti and Odumosu—one of them with decades of experience in research management and the other with a deep understanding of science and technology studies—explain why the false distinction between basic and applied science has led to profoundly wasteful policy decisions. Their insights also lead to excellent, practical suggestions for change. Cycles of Invention and Discovery is a must-read for research managers, science policymakers, and everyone concerned with the future of innovation. -- Ruth Schwartz Cowan, author of A Social History of American TechnologyThis will serve as an important book for members of Congress, government agencies, research facility managers, and academic institutions that may hold influence over funding resources. -- L. A. Hall * Choice *
£30.56
Princeton University Press Nonplussed
Book SynopsisMath - the application of reasonable logic to reasonable assumptions - usually produces reasonable results. But sometimes math generates astonishing paradoxes - conclusions that seem completely unreasonable or just plain impossible but that are nevertheless demonstrably true. This book is a collection of paradoxes from different areas of math.Trade Review"Nonplussed! is a collection of lovely paradoxes: facts that are provable logically but are nevertheless seriously counterintuitive...It is an exciting book. It should be in every...college library. It would even be the right gift for mathematicians and anyone who uses mathematics--economists, business analysts and many others--and indeed for anyone who would claim to be educated."--Peter M. Neumann, Times Higher Education Supplement "This is a splendid collection of articles, inspired by Martin Gardner's writings. Old conundrums are given new twists and applications, newer perplexing ideas are described with panache. The forthcoming companion book has a high standard to maintain."--John Haigh, London Mathematical Society Newsletter "It is therefore recommended that Julian Havil's headmaster award him further sabbatical leave for the purpose of producing a sequel to this welcome addition to the mathematical literature."--Peter Ruane, MAA Review "A review of a book as good as this must either repeat the positive adjectives other reviewers have used, or require a very large thesaurus. Since I find myself in complete agreement with all of the following words from other reviews, I will repeat them immediately: marvelous, crystal-clear, great, amazing, stimulating, delightful, fascinating, strong, surprising, classic, interesting, eclectic, insightful, magnificent. That one book could encourage such gushing praise seems as unlikely as one book being able to cram in a great variety and depth of mathematical problems, colourful historical anecdotes, significant nods to ethno-mathematics, difficult but well-explained proofs, clear and engaging prose and beautiful diagrams. Yet Havil's book succeeds on all accounts...The brilliant writing, the wonderful problems, the weaving together of past and future, games and discovery, and world number cultures will have you returning to this ageless book time and again."--Phil Wilson, Plus Magazine "This fascinating expedition by Havil through some engaging and often surprising mathematical and statistical oddities is more demanding than the usual 'popular math book' it is billed...All topics are covered by an always carefully crafted mathematical exposition, not leaving out necessary preliminaries and providing rigorous proofs."--J. Mayer, Choice "Even many high school students without a calculus background will benefit from the problems contained in the book... The book contains a little algebra, some geometry, and a great deal of probability. It could serve as recreational reading for teachers as well as for student use in a probability course or courses following algebra 2. Mathematics clubs and teams would also find Nonplussed! useful."--Paul Kelley, Mathematics Teacher "This is a fun book containing many diverse problems that I had not seen before but it also stimulates some genuinely interesting mathematical thought. Above all, this book highlights the 'frailty of the intuition we routinely use to guide us through our everyday lives' and that, in my mind, is no bad thing."--Nathan Green, Mathematics Today "I recommend the book to everyone interested in entertaining mathematics."--Christina Birkenhake, Mathematical Intelligencer "This book discusses such problems in a generally accessible way, but it does not shy away from using rigorous mathematical arguments to explain them... Some of these topics are quite familiar, but even so I found the discussions clear and often learned some new and quite surprising tidbits."--Stan Wagon, Mathematical Reviews "Those that spend their working lives avoiding mathematics by approaching their problems in all sorts of different ways will benefit from looking at this text, even if it involves following through but one single problem and its mathematical solution."--C.J.H. Mann, Kybernetes "The book is perfect for independent or group study for students in advanced high school mathematics classes or university-level undergraduate mathematics classes. Selected chapters are suitable for discussion during professional development sessions aimed at engaging mathematics teachers in rigorous mathematics investigations and discussions."--Anne Papakonstantinou, Mathematics Teacher "This lovely book will attract the attention of readers who are interested in recreational mathematics like mathematical puzzles and paradoxes."--Yuri V. Rogovchenko, Zentralblatt MATH "Havil has an excellent mix of an interesting history of each topic and clear and lucid solutions to the problems... Havil's strength is the historical background he gives to each topic and his style of writing which is so easy to read... An interesting and challenging book well worth reading."--John Sykes, Mathematics in SchoolTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgements xiii Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Three Tennis Paradoxes 4 Chapter 2: The Uphill Roller 16 Chapter 3: The Birthday Paradox 25 Chapter 4: The Spin of a Table 37 Chapter 5: Derangements 46 Chapter 6: Conway's Chequerboard Army 62 Chapter 7: The Toss of a Needle 68 Chapter 8: Torricelli's Trumpet 82 Chapter 9: Nontransitive Effects 92 Chapter 10: A Pursuit Problem 105 Chapter 11: Parrondo's Games 115 Chapter 12: Hyperdimensions 127 Chapter 13: Friday the 13th 151 Chapter 14: Fractran 162 The Motifs 180 Appendix A: The Inclusion-Exclusion Principle 187 Appendix B: The Binomial Inversion Formula 189 Appendix C: Surface Area and Arc Length 193 Index 195
£15.29
Princeton University Press The Strength in Numbers
Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, it was the lone scientist who achieved brilliant breakthroughs. No longer. Today, science is done in teams of as many as hundreds of researchers who may be scattered across continents and represent a range of hierarchies. These collaborations can be powerful, but they demand new ways of thinking about scientific research. When thrTrade Review"This book covers a fascinating piece of research and I truly believe that the ideas within it are ones which every researcher should be thinking about every time they embark on a new team effort."---Jonathan Shock, Mathemafrica"A helpful, well-structured reference point for university managers . . . reflecting on good practice in research collaboration. There is much sound advice, emerging from a synthesis of well-evidenced and diverse experience, that will provide an agenda for any research strategy committee."---Jonathan Adams, Research Fortnight
£28.80
Princeton University Press The Eternal Darkness
Book Synopsis"Featuring a new preface by the author."Trade ReviewWinner of the Commonwealth Award for Science and Invention, Sigma Xi Commonwealth Award for Science and Invention, Sigma Xi Association of American Publishers Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Geography and Earth Sciences Honorable Mention for the 2000 Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Geography and Earth Sciences, Association of American Publishers "A straightforward look at a complicated business that shows again not just that exploration is worth doing but that even at home here on earth it is far from over."--Michael Parfit, New York Times Book Review "An excellent book... It is impossible to put down."--Richard Shelton, Times Literary Supplement "The man who found the Titanic, discovered black smokers on the sea floor, and first ventured into the mid-Atlantic ridge tells the story of deep-sea exploration... Scores of photographs highlight the steadily absorbing text; together, words and pictures present a vital and authoritative general history of humanity's adventures deep beneath the waves."--Publishers Weekly "Drawing from the expertise gained during his more than one hundred trips into the abyss, Ballard highlights historical and scientific events that he and Hively weave into a series of scintillating tales."--Loretta DiPietro, Scientific American "Cool technology meets personal obsession in this history that's also a memoir by the discoverer of the wreck of the Titanic. Break out the bathospheres, the minisubs and the ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles); it's time to take the plunge and see what's Down There."--Washington Post Book World "This book takes the reader into the deep-sea realm along the discovery paths of famous deep-sea explorers as chronicled by the preeminent explorer of our time. Ballard's book will leave readers enlightened and concerned about the expanding role the oceans are playing as the future evolves."--Choice "Pitched to the lay reader, Ballard's The Eternal Darkness is engaging, sometimes thrilling and always authentic... Ballard was also involved in the 1985 discovery of the Titanic, and his account of the sleuthing that went into the hunt makes for terrific reading."--Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post Book World "An informative and interesting book written with authority on a fascinating subject."--Daniel Lenihan, Naval History "A remarkable story of science and adventure, as fascinating as the exploration of space and the landing on the moon."--American Way (Airline Magazine) "The Eternal Darkness is a highly readable book... I am always on the lookout for books that will motivate and enthuse potential and present students. The Eternal Darkness will become a firm favourite on that list, as Ballard shows what can be achieved by hard work, determination and unbounded enthusiasm."--Paul Tyler, New Scientist "Doing science is exciting! This is the main message of Ballard's fascinating combination memoir and history of deep ocean science."--Library Journal "Titanic discoverer Ballard ... handily summarizes a technology unfamiliar to many readers. Ballard has published popular books about his recovery of other famous sunken ships besides the movie's namesake, which adds cachet to this more scholarly work."--Booklist "Dr. Ballard is a passionate advocate of deep-sea exploration, pointing out that all such expeditions so far undertaken have probably surveyed less than 1 percent of the sea floor... One can hardly disagree with Dr. Ballard's proposal that we should expand that 1 percent."--Phoebe-Lou Adams, Atlantic MonthlyTable of ContentsPreface to the 2017 Edition vii Acknowledgments xv Introduction 3 I Depth 1 A Simple Tethered Sphere 13 2 Bathyscaphs Race to the Bottom 33 3 The Tragic Dawn of the Modern Deep Submersible 58 II Discovery 4 Scientists Begin Exploring the Deep 93 5 The Midocean Ridge:Womb of the Earth 117 6 Hydrothermal Vents: Exotic Oases 157 7 Black Smokers: Recipe for a Salty Ocean 187 III Detachment 8 A Tethered Eyeball Races to Find the Titanic 217 9 Recovering Our Past by Remote Control 255 10 Should Humans Continue to Dive? Two Paradigms 299 A Note on Sources 313 Further Reading 315 Index 375
£19.80
Princeton University Press The Strength in Numbers
Book Synopsis
£23.80
Emerald Publishing Limited Managing Innovation in Construction
Book SynopsisThis book investigates best practice across sectors of the economy and their transfers into the context of construction. It examines the development and diffusion of innovation to address adversarial relationships, and the fragmented processes and lack of customer focus, which still characterises much of the industry.It explains how construction must respond to the raft of new management processes expounded throughout the last decade systematically in a bid to acheive a more appropriate approach for business innovation in construction.Table of ContentsNature of construction: Strengths and weaknesses Constructions response to the need for innovation Models of innovation and innovation process Innovation in construction Innovation in procurement approaches and processes Partnering: a journey to fifth generation innovation Supply chain management as a fifth generation innovation Culture changes as a fifth generation innovation Culture changes as a key pre-requisite for fifth generation innovation A greater role for subcontractors Challenge of diffusing this type of innovation to the whole of construction
£88.35
Emerald Publishing Limited High Speed Two HS2 Infrastructure Design and
Book SynopsisThe main construction of HS2, Britain's high-speed rail network, began in September 2020. Phase One will see London to Birmingham linked by trains that can reach 225mph and Phase Two joins Birmingham with Manchester and Leeds. This is a 2 part book set combining V1 & V2 of High Speed Two (HS2) Infrastructure Design and Construction
£130.62
Rlpg/Galleys The Greening of Pentagon Brownfields
Book SynopsisState and local governments in the United States are increasingly being called upon to deal with the problems associated with defense downsizing and environmental damage caused by the military. What is unknown to many people is that the government pollutes as much as, if not more than, any large corporation. Of the 116 federal facilities on the EPA''s hit list of most polluted sites in the United States in the early 1990s, 95 were military installations. The military is responsible for cleaning up its abandoned bases before the public can use the property. Moreover, the cleanup will cost tens of billions of dollars to U.S. taxpayers. In The Greening of Pentagon Brownfields, Kenneth N. Hansen explores how states and localities have increased their institutional capacities to deal with the unanticipated consequences of federal downsizing and pollution at military bases in the 1990s. His rigorous methodologyincluding analysis of personal interviews, comparative case studies, government documents, base conversion surveys, and data from the Congressional Budget Officemakes this project both a useful model for other research studies and an indispensable contemporary history.Trade ReviewKenneth Hansen has produced an interesting assessment of how states and localitites have increased their institutionalcapacities to deal with the unanticipated consequences of federal downsizing and pollution at military bases in the 1990s. . . . Hansen provides a rich, detailed, and comprehensive history of the base closing processes during the 1990s, highlighted by specific information derived from personal experience, a working knowledge of the policymaking process, and in-depth interviews of key personnel. * Perspectives of Politics *Hansen shows with great precision the reality of economic development and environmental policymaking in the contemporary American city. This punchy volume should be required reading for all city officials and politicians who believe that building shopping malls and chasing sports teams constitutes the full extent of their responsibilities. -- Andrew Kirby, author of The Pentagon and the CitiesTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Environmental Orthodoxy Chapter 3 Policy Implementation Alternatives Chapter 4 The Base Conversion Process and Developmental Variables Chapter 5 Pentagon Brownfields and Green Redevelopment Chapter 6 Conclusion
£74.70
