Science & Nature Books

Book SynopsisWhat with anti-matter and positrons, quarks and neutrinos, entanglement and parallel universes, the landscape of quantum physics is a bewildering and mindboggling place to explore. So, how are you expected to navigate this uncertain world? Navigating Quantum Physics provides the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas. A wealth of provocative questions prompt replies written by an expert author, with each one the setting-off point for instructions to help you plot your path through the atomic and sub-atomic maze. With one-stop' graphics signposting a memorable idea for each topic, and route map' glossaries explaining key terms and their connections, Navigating Quantum Physics is your expert guide to understanding the building blocks of the universe.

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Book SynopsisTake The Handbook of Nature-Study with you wherever you go with these handy new editions from Living Book Press.Each volume features the author''s classic Introduction to Nature-Study, an invaluable guide to help parents and teachers both understand the importance and benefits of studying nature and introduce this wonderful skill to their children. New full-color photos are included for those times that you''re unable to see nature up close. This volume features the section on Birds along with the author''s lesson questions, suggested readings, and teacher''s stories. Grab this book along with a field guide specific to your area and enjoy delving into the endlessly fascinating world that is nature-study.

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Book SynopsisHow does Einstein’s description of space and time compare with Doctor Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully intelligent android, such as Star Trek’s Commander Data? Exploring Science Through Science Fiction addresses these and other intriguing questions, using science fiction as a springboard for discussing fundamental science concepts and cutting-edge science research. It includes references to original research papers, landmark scientific publications and technical documents, as well as a broad range of science literature at a more popular level. The revised second edition includes expanded discussions on topics such as gravitational waves and black holes, machine learning and quantum computing, gene editing, and more. In all, the second edition now features over 220 references to specific scenes in more than 160 sci-fi movies and TV episodes, spanning over 100 years of cinematic history. Designed as the primary text for a college-level course, this book will appeal to students across the fine arts, humanities, and hard sciences, as well as any reader with an interest in science and science fiction.Praise for the first edition:"This journey from science fiction to science fact provides an engaging and surprisingly approachable read..." (Jen Jenkins, Journal of Science Fiction, Vol. 2 (1), September 2017)Trade Review“The history of science is present throughout the chapters, providing a backdrop for teaching science using the book. … a very densely written book, filled with lots of information … The major strength of the book is that it is not merely a collection of assignments for students to calculate, instead taking the reader on a trip through history and science fiction, subsequently asking thought- and discussion-provoking questions on a diverse set of science and extra-scientific issues … .” (Laura Søvsø Thomasen, Metascience, December 2, 2021)From the book reviews of the first edition: “Barry B. Luokkala’s Exploring Science Through Science Fiction offers a wide-ranging treatment of fundamental scientific questions and concepts as dramatized in science fiction. Designed for an undergraduate science course, this textbook addresses the varying degree of plausibility inherent to many popular science fiction constructs … . Exploring Science through Science Fiction strikes a delicate compromise, introducing readers to the fantastical side of science without being completely overwhelming.” (Jen Jenkins, Journal of Science Fiction, Vol. 2 (1), September, 2017) “Exploring Science through Science Fiction fits into a lineage of works that use science fiction as a starting point for science education. … The book is very clear and well written. … the book is a good text for an optional one-semester undergraduate course, but it can also be used as a source of ideas for sci-fi illustrations of particular points in any core science course, even at high school level. … I highly recommend this book.” (Jerzy Brzozowski, Science and Education, Vol. 25, 2016) “Luokkala has recognized the usefulness of this bridging of the arts and sciences in the classroom, and his textbook … comes out of more than a decade of teaching an undergraduate course on this topic. … it provides an engaging introduction to scientific thinking. The proposed discussion topics may indeed work best in a mixed classroom, in which students will be able to learn how views on the topic under discussion may differ between scientists and non-scientists.” (Kanta Dihal, Foundation, Vol. 122, 2015) “The author presents many good discussion and exploration topics, as well as back-of-the-envelope-type estimation problems. The references include DVD release and scene number information, making the chapter and end-of-book bibliographies highly valuable to instructors interested in bringing such subject material into their classroom. Summing Up: Recommended. All undergraduate students, faculty, and general readers.” (S. A. Curtis, Choice, Vol. 51 (10), June, 2014) “Exploring Science Through Science Fiction is organized into seven chapters centered on common themes in science fiction film and literature … . this book is an engaging and readable text. … The textbook has the ability to spark in its readers an interest in and appreciation for science and technology. Luokkala provides ample resources in the appendices for interested readers to continue their own investigations.” (Emily Margolis, Quest The history of Spaceflight, Vol. 21 (3), 2014)Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisCosmic Origins tells the story of how physicists and astronomers have struggled for more than a century to understand the beginnings of our universe, from its origins in the Big Bang to the modern day. The book will introduce the science as a narrative, by telling the story of the scientists who made each major discovery. It will also address and explain aspects of our theories that some cosmologists are still hesitant to accept, as well as gaps in our knowledge and even apparent inconsistencies in our measurements. Clearly written by a master of scientific exposition, this book will fascinate the curious general reader as well as providing essential background reading for college-level courses on physics and astronomy.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- The Expanding Universe.- The Discovery of the Big Bang.- Behind the Veil.- The Dark Universe.- The Age of Precision Cosmology.

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Book Synopsis700 years after Dante Alighieri's death, this book intertwines the voice of the great poet with that of an exceptional contemporary, Marco Polo, who was equally curious about the geography of both earthly and celestial worlds. If Polo was the “ordinary genius” of the XIII century, the designation of “sorcerer genius” must go to Alighieri, the man with encyclopedic wisdom, at ease with his era’s philosophy, theology, and science. The sorcerer genius—well versed in this world—must create their own, which he did with The Divine Comedy. On the other hand, The Travels of Marco Polo, the greatest classic in travel literature, offers wonder and provides delight. This book combines the unforgettable characters of both books, the darkness of the infernal landscapes with the immensity of the Asian deserts, the richness of the Mongol empire with the glamor of medieval philosophy, the aspirations and dreams of two great explorers with knowledge of the science of their time, as well as the ever-eternal cosmology. This is an accessible and entertaining book for high school students, scholars of scientific history and the history of ideas, and curious readers who want to know more about Dante and Marco Polo and their unquenchable thirst for knowledge.This book is a translation of an original Italian edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.Table of ContentsContentsPrologueThe Merchant and the Poet1. Ordinary geniuses and sorcerers2. The gigantic crystal3. The enigma of the lost manuscript4. The disease of writing5. In the darkness of Hell6. The hill of Purgatory7. The light of Heaven8. The troubles of Botticelli9. A non-existent book10. Diplomatic missions11. The art of traveling12. The endless quarrelsVenice and Florence1. The opening of the thirteenth century2. The world seen from Rialto3. An extraordinary republic4. The horses of San Marco5. The art of wool6. At the roots of hatred8. International intrigue9. "How other people's bread tastes like salt"The astrolabe and the compass1. It all began in Jerusalem2. The shadow of an ancient master3. Behind the scenes4. In the heart of Tartaria5. The noble castle6. Pax Mongolian7. Francesca or love and sin8. The women of the far East9. Monsters, animals and giants10. The ineffable Presten John11. Travelers in the stubborn and opposite direction12. The sect of the Assassins13. The Southern Cross14. In the footsteps of Alexander the Great15. The purgatory fire16. The miracle of the mountain17. Dreams, prayers and numbers18. Round trip from Hormuz19. Flowers and trees, light and fire20. The highest place in the world21. The elements, the ether and trasumanar22. The Silk Road23. Light, dance and music24. At the court of the Great Khan25. The question to the eagle26. The discovery of Asia27. Medieval cleverness28. The white rose of the blessed29. The long goodbye

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on bioinformatics, the study of the management and analysis of information used in biological systems. Particular emphasis explains to the reader how to study and extract useful information, such as relatedness of species, function of specific sequences, and genome organization from genomic sequences. This book focuses on the algorithmic aspects of bioinformatics and not on databases and software packages. There are two important discriminating characteristics that sets the book apart. It connects the algorithmic aspects and approaches to bioinformatics with the biological context while maintaining a user friendly and accessible description of the algorithms. The authors have curated the content for use a stand alone reference or the book will fit a one semester course on the subject.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Molecular Biology Primer.- A bit of Biology.- Pairwise Sequence Alignment.- Multiple Sequence Alignment.- Molecular Phylogeny.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook is a pedagogic introduction to a number of phenomena employing fluid mechanics. Beginning with basic concepts and conservation laws for neutral and charged fluids, the authors apply and develop them to understand aerodynamics, locomotion of micro-organisms, waves in air and water, shock waves, hydrodynamic and hydromagnetic instabilities, stars and black holes, blood flow in humans, and superfluids. The approach is to consider various striking topics on fluid mechanics, without losing necessary mathematical rigor. The book balances the qualitative explanations with formal treatment, in a compact manner. A special focus is given to the important and difficult subject of turbulence and the book ends with a discussion on turbulence in quantum fluids. The textbook is dotted by a number of illustrative examples, mostly from real life, and exercises. The textbook is designed for a one semester course and addresses students at undergraduate and graduate level in physics or engineering, who want to research in the fields as diverse as aeronautics, meteorology, cosmology, biomechanics, and mathematical physics. It is requested knowledge of an undergraduate level course on mathematical methods to better understand the topics presented here.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisSpace debris and asteroid impacts pose a very real, very near-term threat to Earth. In order to help study and mitigate these risks, the Stardust program was formed in 2013. This training and research network was devoted to developing and mastering techniques such as removal, deflection, exploitation, and tracking. This book is a collection of many of the topics addressed at the Final Stardust Conference, describing the latest in asteroid monitoring and how engineering efforts can help us reduce space debris. It is a selection of studies bringing together specialists from universities, research institutions, and industry, tasked with the mission of pushing the boundaries of space research with innovative ideas and visionary concepts.Topics covered by the Symposium: Orbital and Attitude Dynamics Modeling Long Term Orbit and Attitude Evolution Particle Cloud Modeling and Simulation Collision and Impact Modelling and Simulation, Re-entry Modeling and Simulation Asteroid Origins and Characterization Orbit and Attitude Determination Impact Prediction and Risk Analysis, Mission Analysis-Proximity Operations, Active Removal/Deflection Control Under Uncertainty, Active Removal/Deflection Technologies, and Asteroid Manipulation Table of ContentsPreface.- Section 1: Mission to Asteroids.- Chapter 1: Optimization of Asteroid Capture Missions using Earth Resonant Encounters.- Chapter 2: Evaluating Proximity Operations through High-fidelity Asteroid Deflection Evaluation Software (HADES).- Chapter 3: Prediction of Orbital Parameters for Undiscovered Potentially Hazardous Asteroids Using Machine Learning.- Section 2: Orbit and Uncertainty Propagation.- Chapter 4: Exploring Sensitivity of Orbital Dynamics with Respect to Model Truncation. The Frozen Orbits Approach.- Chapter 5: A Parametric Study of the Orbital Lifetime of Super GTO and SSTO Orbits Based on Semi-Analytical Integration.- Chapter 6: On the Use of Positive Polynomials for the Estimation of Upper and Lower Expectations in Orbital Dynamics.- Section 3: Space Debris Monitoring, Mitigation, and Removal.- Chapter 7: Trajectory Generation Method for Robotic Free-Floating Capture of a Non- Cooperative, Tumbling Target.- Chapter 8: Taxonomy of LEO Space Debris Population for ADR Capture Methods Selection.- Chapter 9: Remote Sensing for Planar Electrostatic Characterization using the Multi-Sphere Method.- Chapter 10: Active Debris Removal and Space Debris Mitigation using Hybrid Propulsion Solutions.- Chapter 11: The Puzzling Case of the Deep-Space Debris WT1190F: A Test Bed for Advanced SSA Techniques.- Chapter 12: Development of a Debris Index.- Section 4: Re-Entry Analysis and Design for Demise.- Chapter 13: A Multidisciplinary Approach of Demisable Tanks’ Re-Entry.- Chapter 14: Design-for-Demise Analysis using the SAM Destructive Re-Entry Model.- Chapter 15: Low-Fidelity Modelling for Aerodynamic Characteristics of Re-Entry Objects.- Chapter 16: Re-Entry Predictions of Potentially Dangerous Uncontrolled Satellites: Challenges and Civil Protection Applications.- Chapter 17: Uncertainty Quantification for Destructive Re-Entry Risk Analysis – JAXA Perspective.

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Book SynopsisOrganic Redox Chemistry Explore the most recent advancements and synthesis applications in redox chemistry Redox chemistry has emerged as a crucial research topic in synthetic method development. In Organic Redox Chemistry: Chemical, Photochemical and Electrochemical Syntheses, some key researchers in this field, including editors Dr. Frédéric W. Patureau and the late Dr. Jun-Ichi Yoshida, deliver an insightful exploration of this rapidly developing topic. This book highlights electron transfer processes in synthesis by using different techniques to initiate them, allowing for a multi-directional perspective in organic redox chemistry. Covering a wide array of the important and recent developments in the field, Organic Redox Chemistry will earn a place in the libraries of chemists seeking a one-stop resource that compares chemical, photochemical, and electrochemical methods in organic synthesis.Table of ContentsBiography xi Preface xiii 1 Chemical Oxidative C—C Bond Formation 1 Koji Hirano 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Oxidative Aryl–Alkenyl Bond Formation 1 1.2.1 Oxidative Mizoroki–Heck Reaction with Arylmetal Reagents 2 1.2.2 Direct Oxidative Mizoroki–Heck Reaction with Arene C–Hs (Fujiwara–Moritani Reaction) 4 1.3 Oxidative Aryl–Aryl Bond Formation 8 1.3.1 Oxidative C–H/C–M Biaryl Cross-Coupling 10 1.3.2 Oxidative C–H/C–H Biaryl Cross-Coupling 12 1.4 Oxidative Aryl–Alkynyl Bond Formation 15 1.5 Oxidative C—C Bond Formation at Csp3 Center 18 1.6 Conclusion 22 References 23 2 Electrochemical Oxidative C—C Bond Formation 29 Sebastian Lips and Siegfried R. Waldvogel 2.1 Electrochemical Oxidative Aryl–Aryl Cross-Coupling Reaction 29 2.2 Electrochemical Oxidative Benzyl–Aryl Cross-Coupling Reaction 35 2.3 Electrochemical Oxidative Arylation of Olefins 36 2.4 Electrochemical Oxidative Arylation of Alkynes 39 2.5 Electrochemical Oxidative Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling of C(sp3)—H and C(sp2)—H Bonds 39 References 39 3 Fundamentals of Photochemical Redox Reactions 45 Daniel A. Corbin, Nicholas A. Swisher, and Garret M. Miyake 3.1 Introduction: A Brief History of Photochemistry 45 3.2 Photochemistry: Background and Theory 50 3.2.1 The Electromagnetic Spectrum 50 3.2.2 Allowed and Forbidden Transitions 51 3.2.3 Photophysical Processes 52 3.2.3.1 Jablonski Diagrams 52 3.2.3.2 Absorption 53 3.2.3.3 Vibrational Relaxation 55 3.2.3.4 Internal Conversion 56 3.2.3.5 Fluorescence 56 3.2.3.6 Intersystem Crossing 57 3.2.3.7 Phosphorescence 58 3.2.4 Electron Transfers 58 3.2.4.1 Photoinduced Electron Transfer 58 3.2.4.2 Mechanisms of Electron Transfer 59 3.2.4.3 Marcus Theory 60 3.2.5 Laboratory Techniques for Studying Photoredox Processes 61 3.2.5.1 sUV–Visible Spectroscopy 61 3.2.5.2 Emission Spectroscopy 63 3.2.5.3 Transient Absorption Spectroscopy 65 3.2.5.4 Cyclic Voltammetry 67 3.2.6 Practical Considerations for Performing Photochemical Reactions 68 3.2.6.1 Factors Influencing Bimolecular Reactions 68 3.2.6.2 Photoreactor Design 68 3.2.6.3 Choice of Light Source 69 3.3 Photoredox Catalysis 69 3.3.1 General Mechanisms of Photocatalysis 69 3.3.2 Design Principles for Effective Photoredox Catalysts 70 3.3.2.1 Effective Absorption of Light 70 3.3.2.2 High Quantum Yield of Desired Excited State 71 3.3.2.3 Long-Lived Excited State 71 3.3.2.4 Favorable Thermodynamics 71 3.3.2.5 Redox Reversibility 72 3.3.3 Inorganic Photocatalysts 72 3.3.4 Organic Excited-State Oxidants 75 3.3.5 Organic Excited-State Reductants 78 3.3.6 Open-Shell Photoredox Catalysts 82 3.4 Photochemistry of Electron Donor–Acceptor Complexes 85 3.4.1 Background and Theory 85 3.4.1.1 What Is an EDA Complex? 85 3.4.1.2 How do EDA Complexes Interact with Light? 85 3.4.1.3 Electron Transfer in EDA Complexes 86 3.4.1.4 Environmental Factors Affecting EDA Complexes 86 3.4.2 Early Examples of EDA Photochemistry 87 3.4.3 Recent Examples of EDA Photochemistry 87 3.4.3.1 Rediscovering EDA Complexes through Photoredox Catalysis 87 3.4.3.2 Stoichiometric EDA Reactions 88 3.4.3.3 Use of Sacrificial Donors and Acceptors 89 3.4.3.4 Redox Auxiliaries to Expand Donor and Acceptor Scope 90 3.4.3.5 Catalytic EDA Reactions 91 3.4.3.6 Enantioselective Reactions of EDA Complexes 91 3.5 Concluding Thoughts 92 Suggested Additional Reading 92 Photochemistry and Photophysical Processes 92 Electrochemical Methods 93 Photoredox Catalysis 93 Earth Abundant Metal Photoredox Catalysis 93 EDA Complexes 93 References 93 4 C—H Bond Functionalization with Chemical Oxidants 103 Jia-Xiang Xiang, Pooja Vemuri, and Frédéric W. Patureau 4.1 Introduction 103 4.1.1 A Shift in the Rate-Determining Step 103 4.1.2 The Nature of the Oxidant 103 4.2 Metal-Based Oxidants and Other Inorganic Oxidants 104 4.2.1 Silver Salt Oxidants 105 4.2.2 Copper Salt Oxidants 108 4.2.3 Other Inorganic Oxidants 109 4.3 Organic Oxidants 109 4.3.1 Organic Peroxides 110 4.3.2 Quinones 112 4.4 Internal Oxidants (DGox) 115 4.5 Use of O2 as an Oxidant 119 4.6 Dehydrogenative Couplings with No Oxidant at All 124 4.7 Conclusion 125 References 125 5 Electrochemical Reductive Transformations 129 Mahito Atobe and Toshio Fuchigami 5.1 General Characteristics of Electrochemical Reactions 129 5.2 Mechanism of Organic Electrochemical Reductions 130 5.3 Characteristics of Organic Electrochemical Reductions 131 5.3.1 Umpolung 131 5.3.2 Selectivity 132 5.3.2.1 Chemoselectivity 133 5.3.2.2 Reaction Pathway Selectivity 133 5.3.2.3 Regioselectivity 133 5.3.2.4 Stereoselectivity 134 5.3.2.5 Selectivity Depending on Electrode Materials 134 5.4 Electroauxiliaries 135 5.4.1 Electroauxiliaries Based on Readily Electron-Transferable Functional Groups 135 5.4.2 Electroauxiliaries Based on Coordination Effects 136 5.5 Reaction Pattern of Organic Electrochemical Reductions 137 5.5.1 Transformation Type of Functional Group 137 5.5.2 Addition Type 138 5.5.3 Insertion Type 138 5.5.4 Substitution Type 139 5.5.5 Substitutive Exchange Type 139 5.5.6 Elimination Type 139 5.5.7 Dimerization Type 139 5.5.8 Crossed Dimerization 140 5.5.9 Cyclization Type 140 5.5.10 Polymorphism Formation Type 140 5.5.11 Polymerization Type 141 5.5.12 Cleavage Type 141 5.5.13 Metalation Type 141 5.5.14 Asymmetric Synthesis Type 141 5.6 Electrochemically Generated Reactive Species 141 5.6.1 Cathodically Generated Carbon Species 142 5.6.1.1 Reduction of Alkyl Halides 142 5.6.1.2 Reduction of Ketone and Imine 142 5.6.1.3 Reduction of Activated Olefin and Conjugated Olefin 142 5.6.1.4 Reduction of Active Hydrogen Compounds 143 5.6.1.5 Reduction of gem- and vic-Dihalogeno Compounds 143 5.6.2 Cathodically Generated Heteroatom Species 143 5.6.2.1 Cathodically Generated Nitrogen Species 143 5.6.2.2 Reduction of Alcohol and Carboxylic Acid 143 5.6.2.3 14-Family and 15-Family Element Species 144 5.7 Advanced Methodology for Electrochemical Reductive Transformations 144 5.7.1 Electrocatalysis for Reductive Transformations 144 5.7.1.1 Direct and Indirect Electrochemical Reductions 144 5.7.1.2 Kinds of Mediators for Reductive Transformations 145 5.7.1.3 Electrorechemical Reductive Transformations Using Mediators 146 5.7.2 Electrogenerated Bases 148 5.8 Conclusions 150 References 150 6 Electrochemical Redox-Mediated Polymer Synthesis 153 Naoki Shida and Shinsuke Inagi 6.1 Introduction 153 6.2 Synthesis of Conducting Polymers by Electrochemical Redox 154 6.2.1 Electrochemical Redox Behavior of Conducting Polymers 154 6.2.2 Oxidative Electropolymerization of Aromatic Monomers 154 6.2.3 Electrochemical Copolymer Synthesis 155 6.2.4 Reductive Electropolymerization of Aromatic Monomers 157 6.2.5 Polysilane Synthesis by Cathodic Reduction 157 6.2.6 Electropolymerization Under Nonconventional Conditions 158 6.3 Post-Functionalization of Conducting Polymers by Electrochemical Redox 159 6.3.1 Functionalization of Conducting Polymers by Anodic Substitution 159 6.3.2 Cathodic Reduction and Paired Reactions 162 6.3.3 Functionalization of Polyaniline by the CRS Method 162 6.3.4 Oxidation-Induced Intramolecular Cyclization of Conducting Polymer 163 6.3.5 Electrogenerated Transition-Metal Catalysts for Post-Functionalization 164 6.4 Synthesis of Nonconjugated Polymers by Electrochemical Redox 164 6.4.1 Electropolymerization of Electroactive Polymers 164 6.4.2 Electrochemical Redox-Controlled Polymerization 165 6.4.3 Electrochemically Induced Film Formation via Crosslinking 167 6.5 Conclusion 167 References 168 7 Chemical Paired Transformations 171 Eiji Shirakawa 7.1 Introduction 171 7.2 Direct Arylation of Arenes with Aryl Halides 173 7.3 Electron-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions of Aryl Halides 178 7.4 Conclusions 182 References 183 8 Photochemical Paired Transformations 187 Takashi Koike and Munetaka Akita 8.1 Introduction 187 8.2 Basic Concepts for Photochemical Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT) Process 188 8.2.1 Concept 1: Direct HAT by the Excited Photocatalyst 188 8.2.2 Concept 2: Indirect HAT Triggered by Photocatalysis 188 8.3 Asymmetric Radical Functionalization Associated with Direct HAT by Photocatalysts 189 8.3.1 Photocatalytic Functionalization of C(sp3)—H Bonds Based on Concept 1 189 8.3.2 Asymmetric Transformations Based on Concept 1 194 8.4 Asymmetric Radical Functionalization Associated with Indirect HAT Triggered by Photocatalysis 195 8.4.1 Photocatalytic Functionalization of C(sp3)—H Bonds Through 1,5-Hydrogen Atom Transfer Processes 197 8.4.2 Asymmetric Transformations Based on Concept 2 200 8.5 Summary and Outlook 201 References 202 9 Paired Electrolysis 209 Kouichi Matsumoto and Toshiki Nokami 9.1 Introduction 209 9.2 Paired Electrolysis for Sequential Reactions at both Electrodes 210 9.2.1 Using an Undivided Cell 210 9.2.2 Using a Flow Cell 211 9.3 Paired Electrolysis with Two Different Reactions at both Electrodes 213 9.3.1 Using an Undivided Cell 213 9.3.2 Using a Divided Cell 214 9.3.3 Using a Flow Cell 215 9.4 Paired Electrolysis for Generation of Two Intermediates to Afford a Final Product by the Sequential Reaction 216 9.4.1 Using an Undivided Cell 216 9.4.2 Using a Divided Cell 219 9.4.3 Using a Flow Cell 220 9.5 Conclusion 221 References 221 Index 225

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the unrivalled textbook introduces the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics such as waves, particles and probability before explaining the postulates of quantum mechanics in detail. In the proven didactic manner, the textbook then covers the classical scope of introductory quantum mechanics, namely simple two-level systems, the one-dimensional harmonic oscillator, the quantized angular momentum and particles in a central potential. The entire book has been revised to take into account new developments in quantum mechanics curricula. The textbook retains its typical style also in the new edition: it explains the fundamental concepts in chapters which are elaborated in accompanying complements that provide more detailed discussions, examples and applications. * The quantum mechanics classic in a new edition: written by 1997 Nobel laureate Claude Cohen-Tannoudji and his colleagues Bernard Diu and Franck Laloë * As easily comprehensible as possible: all steps of the physical background and its mathematical representation are spelled out explicitly * Comprehensive: in addition to the fundamentals themselves, the book contains more than 350 worked examples plus exercises Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was a researcher at the Kastler-Brossel laboratory of the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris where he also studied and received his PhD in 1962. In 1973 he became Professor of atomic and molecular physics at the Collège des France. His main research interests were optical pumping, quantum optics and atom-photon interactions. In 1997, Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, together with Steven Chu and William D. Phillips, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his research on laser cooling and trapping of neutral atoms. Bernard Diu was Professor at the Denis Diderot University (Paris VII). He was engaged in research at the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics and High Energy where his focus was on strong interactions physics and statistical mechanics. Franck Laloë was a researcher at the Kastler-Brossel laboratory of the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris. His first assignment was with the University of Paris VI before he was appointed to the CNRS, the French National Research Center. His research was focused on optical pumping, statistical mechanics of quantum gases, musical acoustics and the foundations of quantum mechanics.Table of ContentsWAVES AND PARTICLES: INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS Electromagnetic Waves and Photons Material Particles and Matter Waves Quantum Description of a Particle; Wave Packets Particle in a Time-Independent Scalar Potential Complements THE MATHEMATICAL TOOLS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS One-Particle Wave Function Space State Space. Dirac Notation Representations in the State Space Eigenvalue Equations. Observables Two Important Examples of Representations and Observables Tensor Product of State Spaces Complements THE POSTULATES OF QUANTUM MECHANICS Introduction Statement of the Postulates The Physical Interpretation of the Postulates The Physical Implications of the Schrödinger Equation The Superposition Principle and Physical Predictions Complements APPLICATION OF THE POSTULATES TO SIMPLE CASES: TWO LEVEL SYSTEMS AND SPIN 1/2 SYSTEMS Spin 1/2 Particle: Quantization of the Angular Momentum Illustration of the Postulates in the Case of a Spin 1/2 General Study of Two-Level Systems Complements THE ONE DIMENSIONAL HARMONIC OSCILLATOR Introduction Eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian Eigenstates of the Hamiltonian Complements GENERAL PROPERTIES OF ANGULAR MOMENTUM IN QUANTUM MECHANICS Introduction: The Importance of Angular Momentum Commutation Relations Characteristic of Angular Momentum General Theory of Angular Momentum Application to Orbital Angular Momentum Complements PARTICLES IN A CENTRAL POTENTIAL. THE HYDROGEN ATOM Stationary States of a Particle in a Central Potential Motion of the Center of Mass and Relative Motion for a System of Two Interacting Particles The Hydrogen Atom Complements

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Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on practical applications of the principles that can be transferred from nature to our design space. It is thereby supported by the regulation and control systems as described by the science of cybernetics.Table of ContentsThe inexhaustible wealth of evolutionary optimal solutions.- Principles of nature or survival in an open "cooking pot".- Multidisciplinary developmental works.- Central operating principles of evolution.- Eight basic biocybernetic rules according to Frederic Vester.- Ways out of the trap of human short-sighted design routines.- Application of basic strategic principles of nature in the human design space.- Application of central operational principles of nature in the human design space.- Eight basic operational biocybernetic rules.

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Book Synopsis"The new book features a ton of never-before-seen photos that expose the sheer variety, wonder, and beauty of these organisms that inhabit all the waters around us." — Deeper Blue Planktonium is a photo project and a short film by Dutch photographer/cinematographer Jan van Ijken about the unseen world of living microscopic plankton. It is a voyage into a secret universe inhabited by alien-like creatures. These stunningly beautiful, extremely diverse, and numerous organisms are unknown to most of us because they are invisible to the naked eye. However, they are wandering beneath the surface in waters all around us and are of vital importance for all life on earth. Phytoplankton (small plant-like cells) produce half of all the oxygen on earth by photosynthesis, like plants and trees do on land. Zooplankton form the base of the food chain of aquatic life. Plankton also play an important part in the global carbon cycle. They are currently threatened by climate change, global warming and the acidification of the oceans. Jan van Ijken photographed the plankton through microscopes, revealing the beauty and delicate structures of these minute organisms in the finest detail.Trade Review"The new book features a ton of never-before-seen photos that expose the sheer variety, wonder, and beauty of these organisms that inhabit all the waters around us." - Deeper Blue

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Book SynopsisCommon Diseases of Farm Animals by means of R. A. Craig is a definitive and helpful reference paintings within the area of veterinary technological know-how. This complete guide gives critical insights into the fitness and nicely-being of livestock, making it an essential useful resource for farmers, veterinarians, and all and sundry involved in animal husbandry. R. A. Craig's e book covers a extensive range of domesticated animals, which include livestock, horses, sheep, goats, swine, and hen. It meticulously information the diverse sicknesses which could afflict those animals, offering in-depth records on their causes, signs, prevention, and remedy. Craig's writing is marked via its readability and accessibility, making complicated veterinary topics understandable to a broad target market. What units Common Diseases of Farm Animals apart is its practical utility. It serves as a essential tool for diagnosing and addressing fitness problems in livestock, thereby contributing to the welfare of animals and the financial success of farming operations. Craig's paintings reflects his dedication to the well-being of cattle and the importance of their fitness in sustainable agriculture. Over the years, this e-book has remained a relied on and broadly used useful resource, standing as a testament to R. A. Craig's know-how in veterinary remedy and his dedication to sharing expertise.

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Book SynopsisCactus Culture for Amateurs by William Watson is a creative masterpiece that indicates simply how skilled the writer is at combining classical evaluation with ordinary expertise. Watson artwork is extra than only a guide to the complicated global of cactus lifestyle; they may be an experience into the fascinating world of those flora. Watson writing on this book goes past what you'll anticipate from an ordinary educational guide. He efficaciously combines medical records with real-lifestyles stories to make his records useful for each novices and professionals within the area of cactus gardening. Watson's intention is not only to clear up problems, but also to connect humans with every other and assist them learn more approximately the natural international. Watson's new and enthusiastic technique is what makes Cactus Culture for Amateurs so stunning. He affords readers to a wide variety of feelings and studies about developing cacti thru stylish however dependable writing. The book is appealing due to the fact it can make the tough artwork of developing cacti both interesting and academic. William Watson's writing is greater than simply preparation; it is an inventive journey that draws readers into the charming world of cacti at the same time as making sure that his works are exciting and on hand to a wide variety of readers.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book highlights the importance of Cyanidioschyzon merolae (C. merolae), an ultrasmall unicellular red alga, as a model eukaryote organism. The chapters introduce recent studies on C. merolae, from culture, synchronization and isolation methods of nucleic acids, proteins and organelles for molecular biological and cytological analyses, as well as its application in genetic engineering of environmental-stress-tolerant crops and oil production. In addition to discussing recent advances based on the complete genome information and molecular biological techniques such as genetic modifications and bioinformatics, the book includes visualization aids demonstrating that both classical and recent imaging techniques of fluorescent and electron microscopy can be applied to analyses of C. merolae. This publication offers a definitive resource for both beginners and professionals studying C. merolae, particularly in the field of molecular biology, evolutionary biology, morphology, biochemistry and cell biology, as well as those interested in its applications in medical sciences and agriculture.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisMathematical science communication, as well as the field of science communication in general, has gained momentum over the last few decades. Mathematical science communication aims to inform the public about contemporary research, enhance factual and methodological knowledge, and foster a greater interest and support for the science of mathematics. This enables the public to apply it to their practical life, and to decision-making on a greater scale. These objectives are met in the various formats and media through which mathematical science communication is brought to the public.The first 13 chapters of the book consist of best-practice examples from the areas of informal math education, museums and exhibitions, and the arts. The final 5 chapters discuss the structural aspects of mathematical science communication and contribute to the basis for its theoretical framework.

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Book SynopsisAn equality between inertial and gravitational masses was established by Galileo Galilei more than 400 years ago and was accepted by Albert Einstein as a key point of his theory of gravitation — General Relativity. The above mentioned equality is called the Equivalence Principle. In this pioneering book, some unusual situations are described, where the Equivalence Principle is theoretically broken, and the possible experiments, where such breakdowns can be observed, are discussed in a brief. It is known that, in standard situations, the Equivalence Principle is extremely well established on Earth and in space in numerous experiments, including experiments during the recent space mission MICROSCOPE. Therefore, this book suggests a real breakthrough in the better understanding of Einstein's gravitational theory and its relation to quantum mechanics, which is a definite step towards the so-called 'Theory of Everything'. This book is recommended for all readers who are interested in gravitation and General Relativity.

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Book Synopsis''The world''s most famous and outspoken gynaecologist'' (The Guardian) fights myths and fearmongering with real science, inclusive facts, and shame-free advice on the topic that impacts more than 1.8 billion people worldwide: menstruation. Women can expect to have between 350 and 450 periods in a lifetime. So why is real information so hard to find? Despite its significance, most education about menstruation focuses either on increasing the chances of pregnancy or preventing it. And while both are crucial, women deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction. Not knowing how your body works makes it challenging to advocate for yourself. Consequently, many people suffer in silence thinking their bodies are uniquely broken or they turn to disreputable sources. Blood is a practical, empowering guide to what''s typical, what''s concerning and when to seek care - recounted with the no-nonsense expertise and frank, fearless wit that have made Dr Jen today''s most trusted voice in women''s health. Dr Jen answers all your period-related questions, including: What exactly happens during menstruation? How heavy is too heavy? How much should periods hurt? And provides essential information about topics such as: * The impact of stress and health on the menstrual cycle * Menstrual migraines, PMS and period diarrhea (yes, it''s totally normal) * Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and fibroids * Endometriosis and the latest treatments * The endometrium''s (the uterine lining''s) fascinating connection to the immune system * Different cultural perceptions of menstruation and how they affect girls and women * Menstruation and the trans and non-binary experience * Legitimate menstrual products and the facts behind toxic shock syndrome * The risks and benefits of hysterectomies Blood is about much more than biology. It''s an all-in-one, revolutionary guide that will change the way we think about, talk about - and don''t talk about - our bodies and our well-being.Trade ReviewGunter is on a mission to counter any force that threatens women's bodily autonomy, whether that's as old as patriarchy or as new as online disinformation...This book will be a valuable weapon for anyone who fights those battles. * the Guardian *The book's ability to make science sing and stick is impressive, but an even greater achievement of Blood is to expose the playbook of medical misinformation...a compelling example of how science communicated with clarity, relatability and wit can satisfy our needs of belonging and care, which have been mastered and sometimes manipulated by the wellness industry. * the Observer *Funny, erudite, compassionate and righteous - sometimes all in a single sentence - Jen Gunter is the period expert we need right now. -- Emily Nagoski, PhD * New York Times bestselling author of Come As You Are *Gynaecologist Gunter delivers a superb overview of "the menstrual cycle and the medical conditions and therapies with" it. ...Gunter is a sharp critic of the ways in which menstrual complications have been dismissed by the medical establishment (she notes that despite painful periods affecting a majority of women, they are often dismissed as "exaggerated and a sign of weakness" while "billions of dollars of funding" are showered on erectile dysfunction), and her talent for explicating the biology of periods will engage even the scientifically uninclined. Filled with piercing social analysis and enlightening science, this one's a winner. * Publishers Weekly *This book is the brilliant and long needed corrective that we have waited for, since the first time we stuffed a box of pads into a three-ply paper bag and slunk out of a pharmacy. Never again. * Samantha Bee *

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Book SynopsisThis astounding work brings professional investigative abilities and forensic artistry to the field of Bigfoot studies. This astounding work brings professional investigative abilities and forensic artistry to the field of Bigfoot studies. David Paulides, a former police investigator, has applied his skills to questioning Bigfoot witnesses. The results he has achieved in gaining access to witnesses and getting detailed information from them is both remarkable and intriguing. Furthermore, he commissioned a forensic police artist to meet with witnesses and sketch the creatures they saw. These drawings provide insights into the creature''s nature never before realized. The result of this team''s work is by far one of the most convincing accounts ever written on Bigfoot. The conclusion reached - that this creature, long revered by the Hoopa people, definitely inhabits the forested regions of Humboldt County in Northern California - is so convincing that those people who doubt Bigfoot''s ex

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Book SynopsisThis introductory text assumes little prior scientific knowledge on the part of the student. It includes sufficient information for some shorter introductory botany courses open to both majors and nonmajors, and is arranged so that certain sections can be omitted without disrupting the overall continuity of the course. Stern emphasizes current interests while presenting basic botanical principles. This latest edition incorporates measurable learning outcomes and updated readings. Students will be introduced to the new classification of plants and plant-related species, integration of biotechnology into several chapters and inclusion of new text boxes addressing the areas of ecology, evolution and molecular biology. Table of Contents1 What Is Plant Biology2 The Nature of Life3 Cells4 Tissues5 Roots and Soils6 Stems7 Leaves8 Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds9 Water in Plants10 Plant Metabolism 11 Growth and Development12 Meiosis and Alternation of Generations13 Genetics and Molecular Biology14 Plant Breeding, Propagation, and Biotechnology15 Evolution16 Plant Names and Classification17 Domain (Kingdom) Bacteria, Domain (Kingdom) Archaea, and Viruses 18 Kingdom Protista19 Kingdom Fungi20 Introduction to the Plant Kingdom: Bryophytes21 The Seedless Vascular Plants: Ferns and Their Relatives22 Introduction to Seed Plants: Gymnosperms 23 Seed Plants: Angiosperms24 Flowering Plants and Civilization25 Ecology26 BiomesAppendix 1 Scientific Names of Organisms Mentioned in the TextAppendix 2 Biological ControlsAppendix 3 Useful and Poisonous Plants, Fungi, and AlgaeAppendix 4 House Plants and Home GardeningAppendix 5 Metric Equivalents and Conversion Tables Appendix 6 Periodic Table of the ElementsGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisA radical new approach to answering one of the hardest questions in science: what is life?

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Book SynopsisRSPB Spotlight: Bumblebees is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct and detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist.Bumblebees are some of our most familiar insects, and are among the few that are almost universally viewed as friendly' their low buzzing is the quintessential sound of our gardens in the summertime. Spotlight Bumblebees considers all 24 UK bumblebee species, examining what made the group so successful and how circumstances have led to the survival of some species but the precipitous decline of the majority, highlighting the dangers we all face if populations continue to plummet. Separate chapters cover all aspects of bumblebees' biology and lifestyles, from spring queens emerging from dark overwintering chambers to establish their nests, to the drone swarms that herald the end of the bumblebee season. Bumblebees around the world are studied, including in the southern hemisphere where Europe's decliTable of ContentsMeet the Bumblebees Relatives and Predecessors What Makes a Bumblebee? At Home with the Bumblebees Flowers, Foraging and Feeding Threats Nature’s Little Pollinators Watching Bumblebees Bumblebees and People Glossary Further Reading and Resources Acknowledgements Image Credits Index

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Book SynopsisA "companion to Welcome to the Universe, a ... bestseller that was inspired by the ... introductory astronomy course for non-science majors that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton. [It] features more than one hundred problems and exercises used in the original course"--Amazon.com.Trade Review"This book provides a very valuable resource for anyone who wants to acquire a reasonably quantitative understanding of introductory astronomy. The questions cover a broad range of interesting topics, and the solutions are thorough and often enlightening, providing additional insights into the subject matter."—Alex Filippenko, University of California, Berkeley"The difference between a good astronomy course and a great astronomy course is great problems. This book is a gold mine of great problems for introductory astronomy, problems that can be solved with high school algebra and run the gamut from earth-smashing asteroids to neutron stars, black holes, the fate of the universe, and the search for life on other worlds. It will be a valuable resource for anyone teaching introductory astronomy and an exhilarating challenge for students who want to sharpen their wits against the cosmos."—David Weinberg, Ohio State University"A fantastic asset. The hardest part of teaching introductory astronomy courses is writing engaging, informative problems at the appropriate level. This book provides a treasure trove of wonderfully instructive material that is much better than anything else out there. I will be using Tyson, Strauss, and Gott for a long time to come."—James H. Applegate, Columbia University"A marvelous compendium. This companion book demonstrates in a playful manner how, with no more than high school algebra, we can obtain a deeper appreciation of the properties of the infinitely large and small, and deepen our conversation with the cosmos."—Trinh X. Thuan, University of Virginia"A wonderful collection of introductory problems that convey the wonders of the universe and fundamental concepts in astronomy through specific examples and numbers. A fantastic resource for the classroom and aspiring astronomers."—Abraham Loeb, Harvard University"Microorganisms on Europa, colliding black holes, cosmic inflation, and much more are covered in this expansive and thoughtfully selected collection of exciting problems in astrophysics—even a two-dimensional Tardis appears! Both students and experienced astronomers should come away enriched through study of these problems and the techniques presented to crack them."—W. Niel Brandt, Pennsylvania State University

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""The world is full of liars, a fact brilliantly depicted in Lixing Sun’s slender but important book about cheating and deception among animals and plants, as well as that hairless bipedal species that is the biggest deceiver of them all. . . . A tour de force of evolutionary biology. . . . Fascinating."---David P. Barash, Wall Street Journal"The accessible prose offers an eye-opening take on lying in the natural world and how evolutionary pressures to deceive impact human behavior. The smart parallels between humans and animals make for an insightful outing." * Publishers Weekly *"[An] intriguing introduction to the domain of dishonesty."---Tony Miksanek, Booklist"Buckle up for a riveting journey into the wide world of deception."---Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today"Lixing Sun treats this topic with both a serious scientific demeanour and a welcome injection of wry humour."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"Fascinating"---Patricia MacDuff, British Naturalists Association News Bulletin"The author has managed the seemingly impossible by making quite complex theories and rules both enjoyable to read about and relatively easy to understand."---Terry Freedman, Teachwire"Through various enlightening and entertaining examples . . . Sun (Central Washington Univ.) educates readers about the biological underpinnings of deceiving—by exploiting cognitive loopholes—and lying—by altering truthful information in communication—for which demonstrating the cheater's intention is neither easy nor necessary in nonhuman species."---J-B. Leca, Choice

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is beautiful."---Charles Bergquist, Science Friday"All the major seaweed families and genera are covered in exquisite detail, beautifully complemented by stunning photographs and bold layouts which draw your eye to the page. . . . Whether you’re a hardened phycologist or just interested in finding out more about the delicate fronds that waft around your ankles in the shallows, this is definitely a user-friendly guide. Highly recommended."---Rose Fulton, Green Fuse"This concise and lavish volume is almost as good as a trip to the shore."---S. T. Meiers, Choice

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"For both professionals and amateurs, the volume offers valuable information about and stunning pictures of these intriguing animals. From an academic perspective, the educational value of Snakes of the World is unsurpassed."---J. Whitfield Gibbons, The Quarterly Review of Biology"This book is a veritable tour de force."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"[Clear] and copiously illustrated."---J. Burger, Choice"You will learn about constrictors and venomous species and myriad more oddball offerings in this interesting book."---Geoff Carpentier, North Durham Nature"[This book] provides a valuable glimpse into this fascinating facet of herpetology, and I hope this reference will excite a new generation of naturalists to become explorers of our wonderful planet."---Howard O. Clark Jr., Sonoran Herpetologist"I learnt much from the text, and appreciated seeing many beautiful images of snake species I had not seen before. That this was all brought together in one relatively small volume is a credit to the author and publishers, and so I strongly recommend [this book]. Finally, I very much hope that this book increases understanding and appreciation of these wonderful creatures."---Christopher McInerny, Herpetological Bulletin"A superb book in its scope. It is an invaluable and welcomed reference guide to this intriguing group of reptiles and deserving of a place on not only every herpetologist’s bookshelf but also on that of anyone interested in these beautiful, fascinating and, in many cases, endangered creatures."---David Wareham, British Naturalists Association

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A first rate book that deserves a place on the shelves of every naturalist. But don't just leave it there; take it down and use it often."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"As soon as you look at this book you know that itis going to be fascinating."---Claire Waring, Country Smallholder"Well written and nicely illustrated."---Choice, D.A. Brass

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Book SynopsisWhy has the chicken become the meat par excellence, the most plentifully eaten and popular animal protein in the world, consumed from Beijing to Barcelona? As renowned historian Paul Josephson shows, the story of the chicken's rise involves a whole host of factors; from art, to nineteenth-century migration patterns to cold-war geopolitics. And whereas sheep needed too much space, or the cow was difficult to transport, these compact, lightweight birds produced relatively little waste, were easy to transport and could happily peck away in any urban back garden. Josephson tells this story from all sides: the transformation of the chicken from backyard scratcher to hyper-efficient industrial meat-product has been achieved due to the skill of entrepreneurs who first recognized the possibilities of chicken meat and the gene scientists who bred the plumpest and most fertile birds. But it has also been forced through by ruthless capitalists and lobbyists for “big farmer”, at the expense of animal welfare and the environment. With no sign of our lust for chicken abating, we're now reaching a crisis point: billions of birds are slaughtered every year, after having lived lives that are nasty, brutish and short. The waste from these victims is polluting rivers and poisoning animals. We’re now plunging “egg-first” into environmental disaster. Alongside this story Josephson tells another, of an animal with endearing characteristics who, arguably, can lay claim to being man’s best friend long before the dog reared its snout or the cat came in from the cold. Lionized in medieval romances and modern cartoons, the chicken’s relationship to humanity runs deep; by treating these animals as mere food products, we become less than human.Trade Review"Timely, important and forensically researched."Australian Book Review"This book swiftly and very readably outlines the century-long rise of [factory farming corporations] and the re-creation of the chicken into the world�s staple food. Josephson brings the various corporate and scientific personalities of his story alive, and despite the relatively breezy tone he�s chosen to adopt, he never flinches from the ugly reality of his subject."Open Letters Review"Wise and scrupulously referenced."The Spectator MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Egg First 1 Chicken Culture 2 Ecology and Industry 3 Chicken as Machine 4 Shit and Feathers 5 Pecking and Protest 6 Drumsticks Epilogue: Broiler Chernobyl Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTo care can feel good, or it can feel bad. It can do good, it can oppress. But what is care? A moral obligation? A burden? A joy? Is it only human? In Matters of Care, María Puig de la Bellacasa presents a powerful challenge to conventional notions of care, exploring its significance as an ethical and political obligation for thinking in the more than human worlds of technoscience and naturecultures. Matters of Care contests the view that care is something only humans do, and argues for extending to non-humans the consideration of agencies and communities that make the living web of care by considering how care circulates in the natural world. The first of the book’s two parts, “Knowledge Politics,” defines the motivations for expanding the ethico-political meanings of care, focusing on discussions in science and technology that engage with sociotechnical assemblages and objects as lively, politically charged “things.” The second part, “Speculative Ethics in Antiecological Times,” considers everyday ecologies of sustaining and perpetuating life for their potential to transform our entrenched relations to natural worlds as “resources.” From the ethics and politics of care to experiential research on care to feminist science and technology studies, Matters of Care is a singular contribution to an emerging interdisciplinary debate that expands agency beyond the human to ask how our understandings of care must shift if we broaden the world. Trade Review"Through its observations and appreciations of the worlds in which many forms of care happen, this bold and synthetic book makes two transforming contributions to contemporary theorizing as it subtly invites everyone to appreciate the centrality of posthuman thinking. Feminists and posthumanists can no longer speak past each other: here’s why."—Joan C. Tronto, University of Minnesota"Aesthetic analyses such as these would carry the potential to generate care within and for the entanglement of relations to which we all belong, a task that Puig de la Bellacasa’s book accomplishes exceptionally well."—Women & Performance: a journal of feminist theory"Matters of Care provides us with a theory of transformative change that is not anchored in violence and bloodshed, but in the everyday occurrences of caring with and for. This is a revolutionary book!"—Hypatia Reviews"Matters of Care offers a dive into an always-political ethics that is inspired by agricultural practices and the more-than-human beings wrapped up in them."—CENHS "It offers a serious and thoughtful contribution to debates around the place of politics within posthumanism, connecting a radical openness to human and non-human others with an enduring concern for the excluded and marginal. In doing so it reimagines how we might know the world and places care at the heart of a hybrid practice of knowing, relating to, and sustaining worlds." —Society + Space "Matters of Care feels at once like a new beginning for ethics and politics in more than human worlds, yet also the logical outcome of many years of work in new materialist and feminist thought. It is a masterfully lucid and challenging theoretical exposition in which a feminist ethic of care is extended through speculation on its limits." —Journal of Cultural Economy "Her speculative ethics of care joins together “an affective state, a material vital doing, and an ethico-political obligation” (42) to imagine how to live in these worlds. The book draws upon and will be of interest to practitioners of science and technology studies, feminist care ethics, and posthumanism, among others." —ISLE "Puig de la Bellacasa’s Matters of Care offers a stirring and thoughtful meditation on how to engage in a speculative task and an ethical commitment that brings together humans and more-than-humans." —TapuyaTable of ContentsContentsIntroduction: The Subtle Thought of CarePart I. Knowledge Politics1. Assembling Neglected “Things”2. Thinking with Care3. Touching VisionsPart II. Speculative Ethics in Antiecological Times4. Alterbiopolitics5. Soil Times: The Pace of Ecological CareCodaAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisA look at the range of close relationships between humans and wild and domesticated animals in the Himalayas.

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