Scientific equipment, experiments and techniques Books
Chronicle Books Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: 50 Amazing,
Book SynopsisEmily Calandrelli, MIT engineer and scientist, shares exhilarating experiments for junior scientists and their lab assistants, ranging from homemade ice cream to disappearing ink. The book features 50 experiments using easy-to-find grocery store items. Each experiment includes a scientific explanation, a Hypothesize section to record the scientist’s assumptions, science vocabulary that applies STEM research to real life (did you know that ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid?), and Try This! prompts with even more ways to experiment with your experiment. Let the science spark curiosity and critical thinking; grab your goggles and your trusted assistant and get started!
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Chronicle Books Stay Curious and Keep Exploring Next Level
Book Synopsis The national-bestselling, must-have science experiment series is back! MIT engineer Emily Calandrelli, host of Netflix''s Emily''s Wonder Lab and FOX''s Xploration Outer Space, is taking curiosity to the next level with 50 big, bold, brand-new experiments that sparkle, bubble, and explode. With this follow-up to the national bestseller Stay Curious and Keep Exploring, scientists of all ages will have a blast learning about STEAM concepts, playing, discovering spectacularDid You Know? facts, and being introduced toWho to Know, diverse biographies of rock stars in the science and technology world. Using easy-to-find items you''ll learn to think like a scientist and conduct jaw-dropping experiments, including:- Color-changing slimes to discover if dogs really do see the world in black and white - Aglow-in-the-dark jellyfish to explore the science behind bioluminescence - Anunpoppable bubble
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Little, Brown and Company Operation Paperclip
Book SynopsisThe “remarkable” story of America's secret post-WWII science programs (The Boston Globe), from the New York Times bestselling author of Area 51. In the chaos following World War II, the U.S. government faced many difficult decisions, including what to do with the Third Reich's scientific minds. These were the brains behind the Nazis' once-indomitable war machine. So began Operation Paperclip, a decades-long, covert project to bring Hitler's scientists and their families to the United States.Many of these men were accused of war crimes, and others had stood trial at Nuremberg; one was convicted of mass murder and slavery. They were also directly responsible for major advances in rocketry, medical treatments, and the U.S. space program. Was Operation Paperclip a moral outrage, or did it help America win the Cold War?Drawing on exclusive interviews with dozens of Paperclip family members, colleagues, and interrogators, and with access to German archival documents (including previously unseen papers made available by direct descendants of the Third Reich's ranking members), files obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, and dossiers discovered in government archives and at Harvard University, Annie Jacobsen follows more than a dozen German scientists through their postwar lives and into a startling, complex, nefarious, and jealously guarded government secret of the twentieth century.In this definitive, controversial look at one of America's most strategic, and disturbing, government programs, Jacobsen shows just how dark government can get in the name of national security.'Harrowing...How Dr. Strangelove came to America and thrived, told in graphic detail.' —Kirkus Reviews
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Crown The Hunt for Zero Point
Book SynopsisThis riveting work of investigative reporting and history exposes classified government projects to build gravity-defying aircraft--which have an uncanny resemblance to flying saucers.The atomic bomb was not the only project to occupy government scientists in the 1940s. Antigravity technology, originally spearheaded by scientists in Nazi Germany, was another high priority, one that still may be in effect today. Now for the first time, a reporter with an unprecedented access to key sources in the intelligence and military communities reveals suppressed evidence that tells the story of a quest for a discovery that could prove as powerful as the A-bomb.The Hunt for Zero Point explores the scientific speculation that a 'zero point' of gravity exists in the universe and can be replicated here on Earth. The pressure to be the first nation to harness gravity is immense, as it means having the ability to build military planes of unlimited speed and range, along with the most deadly weaponry the world has ever seen. The ideal shape for a gravity-defying vehicle happens to be a perfect disk, making antigravity tests a possible explanation for the numerous UFO sightings of the past 50 years.Chronicling the origins of antigravity research in the world's most advanced research facility, which was operated by the Third Reich during World War II, The Hunt for Zero Point traces U.S. involvement in the project, beginning with the recruitment of former Nazi scientists after the war. Drawn from interviews with those involved with the research and who visited labs in Europe and the United States, The Hunt for Zero Point journeys to the heart of the twentieth century's most puzzling unexplained phenomena.
£14.45
Harvard University Press Observation and Experiment An Introduction to
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe book is a very valuable contribution… Highly recommended. -- Carol Joyce Blumberg * International Statistical Review *A well-written and thoughtful reflection on the doing of causal inference from one of causal inference’s noted experts. -- Jameson A. Quinn and Luke W. Miratrix * Journal of the American Statistical Association *The author’s voice is an important element in the book’s success. Rosenbaum is consistently clear and direct, and seems at times to be speaking directly to the reader. His excellent set of examples (twenty-five of them altogether) bring the more theoretical discussions to life. -- William J. Satzer * MAA Reviews *A treasure trove of considerations and strategies for making causal inferences from observational studies and experiments. The book is a joy to read and contains interesting material for readers at all levels of experience with causal inference. -- Dylan S. Small * Observational Studies *Rosenbaum is a gifted expositor, and as a result, this book is an outstanding introduction to the topic for anyone who is interested in understanding the basic ideas and approaches to causal inference. -- Joel B. Greenhouse and Edward H. Kennedy * Psychometrika *A researcher seeking instruction in the sophisticated use of [statistical significance] techniques may want to consult Observation and Experiment. -- James Ryerson * New York Times Book Review *Rosenbaum’s book is, as would be expected, a carefully and precisely written treatment of its subject, reflecting superb statistical understanding, all communicated with the skill of a master teacher. -- Stephen M. Stigler, author of The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom
£21.56
National Academies Press Prudent Practices in the Laboratory Handling and
Book SynopsisPrudent Practices in the Laboratorythe book that has served for decades as the standard for chemical laboratory safety practicenow features updates and new topics. This revised edition has an expanded chapter on chemical management and delves into new areas, such as nanotechnology, laboratory security, and emergency planning. Developed by experts from academia and industry, with specialties in such areas as chemical sciences, pollution prevention, and laboratory safety, Prudent Practices in the Laboratory provides guidance on planning procedures for the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals. The book offers prudent practices designed to promote safety and includes practical information on assessing hazards, managing chemicals, disposing of wastes, and more. Prudent Practices in the Laboratory will continue to serve as the leading source of chemical safety guidelines for people working with laboratory chemicals: research chemists, technicians, safety officers, educators, and Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 1 The Culture of Laboratory Safety; 3 2 Environmental Health and Safety Management System; 4 3 Emergency Planning; 5 4 Evaluating Hazards and Assessing Risks in the Laboratory; 6 5 Management of Chemicals; 7 6 Working with Chemicals; 8 7 Working with Laboratory Equipment; 9 8 Management of Waste; 10 9 Laboratory Facilities; 11 10 Laboratory Security; 12 11 Safety Laws and Standards Pertinent to Laboratories; 13 Bibliography; 14 APPENDIXES; 15 Appendix A: OSHA Laboratory Standard; 16 Appendix B: Statement of Task; 17 Appendix C: Committee Member Biographies; 18 Index
£76.95
The Crowood Press Ltd An Introduction to Digital Photomicrography
Book SynopsisAn Introduction to Digital Photomicrography is written for the hobbyist and the neophyte who wants to take pictures through the microscope. The book includes a description of the parts of the microscope; how to use adjust lighting; types of digital cameras; controls for adjusting digital cameras; choosing a video camera and controls for videography.
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Royal British Columbia Museum Pressed Plants
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroductionI. A brief history on plant collections, collectors and herbariaII. Collecting, Pressing, and Mounting Scientific Plant Specimens1. What, when and how to collect a. Materials needed for the fieldb. What makes a good specimen? i. Seasons and reproductive partsii. Plant parts and habitat considerations for keying iii. Specimen collection information, photos, and DNAc. Responsible Collecting - Following best collecting practices i. Agreementsii. Permitsiii. Cultural considerationsiv. Responsible collectingv. The value of a photo, GPS coordinate and DNAvi. When not to collect2. Pressing and Drying a. Materials neededb. Special cases (aka succulents, cones, large specimens)3. Mountinga. Materials neededb. How to mount a good specimen, and how to save a bad onec. How to make a collection label4. How to identify your specimena. Paper resourcesb. On-line resourcesc. How to approach taxonomy and keying5. Organizing and Cataloguing your Collectionsa. Organizing for Reference (and eventual donation)b. Storing for Preservation –freezing, dermestids and storagec. Electronic Datad. Picturese. DNAReference and ResourcesAppendixIndex
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Dey Street Books Thing Explainer
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Random House USA Inc Life 30 Being Human in the Age of Artificial
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who’s helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial. How can we grow our prosperity through automation without leaving people lacking income or purpose? What career advice should we give today’s kids? How can we make future AI systems more robust, so that they do what we want without crashing, malfunctioning or getting hacked? Should we fear an arms race in lethal autonomous weapons? Will machines eventually outsmart us at all tasks, replacing humans on the job market and perhaps altogether? Will AI help life flourish like never before or give us more power than we can handle?
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Prometheus Books The Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science of
Book SynopsisThis book challenges the perception of chemistry as too difficult to bother with and too clinical to be any fun. Cathy Cobb and Monty L. Fetterolf, both professional chemists and experienced educators, introduce readers to the magic, elegance, and, yes, joy of chemistry. From the fascination of fall foliage and fireworks, to the functioning of smoke detectors and computers, to the fundamentals of digestion (as when good pizza goes bad!), the authors illustrate the concepts of chemistry in terms of everyday experience, using familiar materials. The authors begin with a bang-a colorful bottle rocket assembled from common objects you find in the garage-and then present the principles of chemistry using household chemicals and friendly, nontechnical language. They guide the reader through the basics of atomic structure, the nature of molecular bonds, and the vibrant universe of chemical reactions. Using analogy and example to illuminate essential concepts such as thermodynamics, photochemistry, electrochemistry, and chemical equilibrium, they explain the whys and wherefores of chemical reactions. Hands-on demonstrations, selected for their ease of execution and relevance, illustrate basic principles, and lively commentaries emphasize the fun and fascination of learning about chemistry. This delightful and richly informative book amply proves that chemistry can appeal to our intuition, logic, and-if we're willing to get down and dirty-our sense of enjoyment too.
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc How Things Work
Book SynopsisTheodore Gray has become a household name among fans, both young and old, of popular science and mechanics with his bestselling trilogy of books: The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions. In How Things Work, he explores the mechanical underpinnings of dozens of types of machines, from the cotton gin to the wristwatch to an industrial loom, and shares his deep, firsthand appreciation and knowledge of the world''s most essential mechanical systems. Filled with stunning original photographs by Nick Mann, How Things Work is a must-have exploration of stuff-large and small-for any builder, maker or lover of mechanical things.
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Oxford University Press Biomedical Science Practice
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the key professional skills and core laboratory techniques that underpin successful professional practice, providing a strong foundation for beginning biomedical science students.Trade ReviewThis book covers the biomedical science practice subject area in a very engaging, applied, and logical format. It is easy to read, the learning objectives and case studies complement the subject area within each chapter, and the figures and diagrams keep the reader interested. This is the best book on the market for anyone studying biomedical science or related fields. * Khalid Rahman, Professor of Physiological Biochemistry, Liverpool John Moores University *Biomedical Science Practice clearly explains a number of commonly used laboratory techniques, but is also an excellent reference source for our Personal and Professional Development module as it thoroughly covers topics such as CPD and industry regulatory bodies. The chapter on Health and Safety is a particular strength and provides valuable information about legal requirements in the workplace as well as risk assessment procedures that are relevant to both biological and chemical laboratory work. I do not think there is another book that provides the same range of information in one place. * Chris Workman, Programme Manager for Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Centre Leeds *
£49.39
Johns Hopkins University Press Experimenting with Humans and Animals
Book SynopsisExamining the ideas and attitudes that encourage scientists to experiment on living creatures, what their justifications are, and how these have changed over time. Experimentation on animalsparticularly humansis often assumed to be a uniquely modern phenomenon. But the ideas and attitudes that encourage biological and medical scientists to experiment on living creatures date from the earliest expressions of Western thought. In Experimenting with Humans and Animals, Anita Guerrini looks at the history of these practices and examines the philosophical and ethical arguments that justified them. Guerrini discusses key historical episodes in the use of living beings in science and medicine, including the discovery of blood circulation, the development of smallpox and polio vaccines, and recent research in genetics, ecology, and animal behavior. She also explores the rise of the antivivisection movement in Victorian England, the modern animal rights movement, and current debates over genTrade ReviewI was impressed by Guerrini's vast knowledge of the historical development of biomedical science, including the events that matter to ethical issues around use of animal and human subjects in research.—Perspectives in Science and Christian Faith...a valuable, insightful, and useful book, covering a vast time span and a weighty theme.—Journal of the History of BiologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. Bodies of Evidence: Experimentation and Philosophical Debate in Premodern EuropeChapter 2. Animals, Machines, and MoralsChapter 3. Disrupting God's PlanChapter 4. Cruelty and KindnessChapter 5. The Microbe HuntersChapter 6. Polio and PrimatesChapter 7. From Nuremberg to CRISPR: New Rules and New SciencesConclusionSuggested Further ReadingNotesIndex
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HarperCollins Publishers Lower Secondary Science Students Book Stage 9
Book SynopsisInspire and engage your students with this Lower Secondary Science course from Collins offering comprehensive coverage of the new curriculum framework including suggested practical investigations and Thinking and Working Scientifically skills.Develop your students' scientific skills with a strong emphasis on Thinking and Working Scientifically integrated throughout the course and plenty of opportunities for practical activities and analysisAllow students to take ownership of their learning with self-assessment questions and progress checklists throughoutSupport students in their language needs with all key words clearly defined on the relevant page in the student bookCheck understanding, consolidate learning and prepare for assessment with end of chapter and end of stage reviewsChallenge and stretch your students with differentiated questions for each topicGet students engaged with our feature boxes looking at the history, development, application and impact of science around the world
£18.99
The University of Chicago Press Error and the Growth of Experimental Knowledge
Book SynopsisThis text provides a critique of the subjective Bayesian view of statistical inference, and proposes the author's own error-statistical approach as an alternative framework for the epistemology of experiment. It seeks to address the needs of researchers who work with statistical analysis.
£42.75
HarperCollins Publishers AQA GCSE Physics 91 Required Practicals Lab Book
Book SynopsisExam board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE PhysicsFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2023To support students in their completion of the required practicals on their GCSE Science (9-1) course, the Collins AQA lab book is the only resource that they need.This lab book will: provide students with all the information they need to perform their required practicals; including the method, apparatus needed, common mistakes and safety tips be the one place to record the outcomes of practicals, providing and easy reference for revision challenge students with extra questions designed to improve analysis, evaluation and maths skills prepare students for their examinations, with exam-style questions directly linked to the required practicals and apparatus use.
£5.08
HarperCollins Publishers AQA GCSE Combined Science 91 Required Practicals
Book SynopsisExam board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE Combined Science: TrilogyFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2023To support students in their completion of the required practicals on their GCSE Science (9-1) course, the Collins AQA lab book is the only resource that they need.This lab book will: provide students with all the information they need to perform their required practicals; including the method, apparatus needed, common mistakes and safety tips be the one place to record the outcomes of practicals, providing and easy reference for revision challenge students with extra questions designed to improve analysis, evaluation and maths skills prepare students for their examinations, with exam-style questions directly linked to the required practicals and apparatus use.
£6.49
HarperCollins Publishers National 5 Biology Lab Skills for the revised
Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: BiologyFirst Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 Covers all required techniques and apparatus Provides practice in all skills of scientific inquiry Supports Assignment workNational 5 Biology Lab Skills is designed to support you when undertaking the practical work required for your SQA exam and assignment.It includes ten experiments covering the required skills of scientific inquiry and will: guide you through the experiments with clear aims, methods, apparatus lists and safety tips connect each experiment to your course with underlying biology and learning outcomes provide one place to record your results with write-in spaces help you revise for your exams with check your understanding and exam-style questions. include precautions to help you ensure your results are accurate, valid and reliable. provide assignment advice with each experiment to help you develop your own research allow you to check your answers at the back of the book
£8.33
HarperCollins Publishers National 5 Chemistry Lab Skills for the revised
Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 Covers all required techniques and apparatus Provides practice in all skills of scientific inquiry Supports Assignment workNational 5 Chemistry Lab Skills is designed to support you when undertaking the practical work required for your SQA exam and assignment.It includes eleven experiments covering the required skills of scientific inquiry and will: guide you through the experiments with clear aims, methods, apparatus lists and safety tips connect each experiment to your course with underlying chemistry and learning outcomes provide one place to record your results with write-in spaces help you revise for your exams with check your understanding and exam-style questions. include precautions to help you ensure your results are accurate, valid and reliable. provide assignment advice with each experiment to help you develop your own research allow you to check your answers at the back of the book
£8.33
TSO Good clinical practice guide
Book SynopsisThe Good Clinical Practice Guide is a brand new publication covering the legislation, guidance and good practice that relates to the conduct of clinical trials of medicinal products for human use in the UK. Detailed and authoritative, this guide will provide practical advice about implementing the principles of Good Clinical Practice within the context of the clinical trial regulatory framework in the European Union. Written and produced by the MHRA, this is the only guide on Good Clinical Practice available within Europe which has been produced by a regulatory agency. This title is aimed at any individual and/or organisation involved in conducting clinical trials with medicines in the UK, including both commercial and non-commercial sponsors and hosts of clinical trials, as well as contract research organisations, clinical research consultants and other niche providers. The guide references European legislation and guidance as well as international standards, so will also be releva
£42.75
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Purification of Laboratory Chemicals
Book SynopsisTrade Review"...continues to be a fundamental text for all chemical laboratory operators, whether they be research, analysis or production, which require a reliable and complete source on the purification to be applied to reagents or chemical intermediates of interest." (Google translation) --La Chimica e l’IndustriaTable of Contents1. Common Physical Techniques Used in Purification 2. Chemical Methods Used in Purification 3. Purification of Organic Chemicals 4. Purification of Inorganic and Metal-Organic Chemicals 5. Catalysts 6. Purification of Biochemicals 7. Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
£119.70
Pearson Education (US) Introduction to Semimicro Qualitative Analysis
Book Synopsis"Green chemistry," is an expression of doing chemistry that minimizes the use of chemicals, uses benign solvents and handles "wastes" in a non-polluting way. This book addresses the need for students to acquire a knowledge of descriptive chemistry and an interest by teaching chemists to expose students to the concepts of "green chemistry."Table of ContentsCONTENTS Part I GENERAL STRATEGY 1 The Strategy of Qualitative Analysis Summary Part II CONCEPTS IN QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS 2 The Nature of Chemical Reactions Kinetics Chemical Equilibrium Thermodynamics Summary 3 The Nature of Chemical Compounds Physical Properties of Compounds Classification of Chemical compounds The Ionization of Water Acids and Bases 4 Solution Phenomena Concentration Units Solubility Equilibrium Processes Involving Sparingly Soluble Ionic Substances Colloidal dispersions 5 Complex Compounds Lewis Theory of Chemical Combinations Nomenclature Theoretical Considerations Stability of Complex Ions The Role of Complex Ions in Qualitative Analysis 6 Oxidation–Reduction Reactions Part III THE PRACTICE OF QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
£139.36
Pearson Education Laboratory Manual for Chemistry
Book SynopsisAbout our author Nivaldo Tro has been teaching college Chemistry since 1990 and is currently teaching at Santa Barbara Community College. He received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Stanford University for work on developing and using optical techniques to study the adsorption and desorption of molecules to and from surfaces in ultrahigh vacuum. He then went on to the University of California at Berkeley, where he did postdoctoral research on ultrafast reaction dynamics in solution. Professor Tro has been awarded grants from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund, the Research Corporation, and the National Science Foundation to study the dynamics of various processes occurring in thin adlayer films adsorbed on dielectric surfaces. Professor Tro lives in Santa Barbara with his wife, Ann, and their four children, Michael, Ali, Kyle, and Kaden. In his leisure time, Professor Tro enjoys mountain biking, surfing, and being outdoors with his family.Table of ContentsTable of Contents General Laboratory and Safety Rules General Laboratory Equipment and Procedures Graphing Data Using Excel® Experiments 1. Laboratory Basics: Accuracy and Precision–Who’s the Shooting Champion? 2. Components of a Mixture–What Is That Stuff in the Bottom of the Cereal Box? 3. Cathode Ray Tubes, Millikin Oil Drop, and Avogadro’s Number 4. Conservation of Mass and Reaction Types: Copper Recovery Cycle 5. Equivalent Weights and the Periodic Table 6. Hydrates 7. Gas Laws 8. StyrofoamTMCup Calorimetry: Atomic Weights 9. Chemiluminescence: Glow Stick in a Beaker 10. Atomic Spectra 11. Reactivity of Group 1 Metals: Yes, Mom, I Threw Sodium into Water in Class Today, Optional: Determining the Amount of Alkali Metals Used 12. Flame Tests: Flames and Smoke Bombs 13. VSEPR and Molecular Models 14. Simulating the Shroud of Turin: An Inquiry-Based Experiment 15A. Observe the Rainbow: Paper Chromatography 15B. Chemical Oil Dispersants 16. Sublimation 17. Closest Packed Structures 18. Colligative Properties: Freezing Point Depression 19A. Diet Coke® and Mentos®: An Inquiry-Based Experiment 19B. Kinetics: Testing for Semen–Acid Phosphatase 19C. Kinetics: Activation Energy 20. Equilibrium Constant and Le Châtelier’s Principle: CoCl2 21. Far from Equilibrium: Creating Life in a Beaker 22. Acid—Base Titration 23. Determining the Buffer Capacity of Antacids 24. Entropy: The Chelate Effect 25. Redox Reactions: Detecting Traces of Blood 26. Radioactivity 27. Qualitative Analysis 27A. Group I Cations 27B. Group II Cations: “I Love the Smell of Hydrogen Sulfide–It Smells Like Victory” 27C. Piltdown Man and Scientific Ethics 27D. Group IV Cations 27E. Anions
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Oxford University Press Simulation and Similarity
Book SynopsisIn the 1950s, John Reber convinced many Californians that the best way to solve the state''s water shortage problem was to dam up the San Francisco Bay. Against massive political pressure, Reber''s opponents persuaded lawmakers that doing so would lead to disaster. They did this not by empirical measurement alone, but also through the construction of a model. Simulation and Similarity explains why this was a good strategy while simultaneously providing an account of modeling and idealization in modern scientific practice. Michael Weisberg focuses on concrete, mathematical, and computational models in his consideration of the nature of models, the practice of modeling, and nature of the relationship between models and real-world phenomena. In addition to a careful analysis of physical, computational, and mathematical models, Simulation and Similarity offers a novel account of the model/world relationship. Breaking with the dominant tradition, which favors the analysis of this relation tTrade ReviewMichael Weisberg has given us a lovely book on models. It has very broad coverage of issues intersecting the nature of models and their use, an extensive consideration of long ignored concrete models with a rich case study, a discussion and classification of the many diverse kinds of models, and a particularly groundbreaking and innovative discussion of similarity concerning how models relate to the world ... his analysis is both clear and rich. * William C. Wimsatt, Biology and Philosophy *[This book] is lively, well-written, and should be accessible to novice audiences as well as informative and provocative to disciplinary insiders. It skillfully makes use of a relatively small set of carefully explained and not-overly-complicated examples to give an account that succeeds in being sophisticated and attentive to the details of scientific practice without getting overly mired in the details of 'case studies' that sometimes plague the literature on scientific modeling. * Eric Winsberg, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *[Simulation and Similarity] is well written and detailed in its exposition, providing concrete examples to ground the discussion. It is a very interesting complement to standard mathematical modeling treatments for scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. * R. A. Kolvoord CHOICE *...a compelling account of models and can be highly recommended to philosophers of science as well as to scientists of any particular discipline, especially those practicing modeling and simulation in their everydays work. * V. S. Pronskikh, Metascience *Table of ContentsContents ; Preface ; 1 Introduction ; 1.1 Two Aquatic Puzzles ; 1.2 Models of Modeling ; 2 Three Kinds of Models ; 2.1 Concrete Model: The San Francisco Bay-Delta Model ; 2.2 Mathematical Model: Lotka-Volterra Model ; 2.3 Computational Model: Schelling's Segregation Model ; 2.4 Common Features of these Models ; 2.5 Only Three Types of Models? ; 2.6 Fewer Than Three Types of Model? ; 3 The Anatomy of Models: Structure & Construal ; 3.1 Structure ; 3.1.1 Concrete Structures ; 3.1.2 Mathematical ; 3.1.3 Computational ; 3.2 Model Descriptions ; 3.3 Construal ; 3.4 Representational Capacity of Structures ; 4 Fictions and Folk Ontology ; 4.1 Against Maths: Individuation, Causes, and Face Value Practice ; 4.2 A Simple Fictions Account ; 4.3 Enriching the Simple Account ; 4.3.1 Waltonian Fictionalism ; 4.3.2 Fictions without Models ; 4.4 Why I am not a Fictionalist ; 4.4.1 Variation ; 4.4.2 Representational Capacity of Different Models ; 4.4.3 Making Sense of Modeling ; 4.4.4 Variation in Practice ; 4.5 Folk ontology ; 4.6 Maths, Interpretation, and Folk Ontology ; 5 Target Directed Modeling ; 5.1 Model Development ; 5.2 Analysis of the Model ; 5.2.1 Complete Analysis ; 5.2.2 Goal-directed Analysis ; 5.3 Model/Target Comparison ; 5.3.1 Phenomena and Target Systems ; 5.3.2 Establishing the fit between Model and Target ; 5.3.3 Representations of Targets ; 6 Idealization ; 6.1 Three Kinds of Idealization ; 6.1.1 Galilean idealization ; 6.1.2 Minimalist idealization ; 6.1.3 Multiple Models Idealization ; 6.2 Representational Ideals and Fidelity Criteria ; 6.2.1 Completeness ; 6.2.2 Simplicity ; 6.2.3 1-Causal ; 6.2.4 Maxout ; 6.2.5 P-General ; 6.3 Idealization and Representational Ideals ; 6.4 Idealization and Target Directed Modeling ; 7 Modeling Without a Specific Target ; 7.1 Generalized Modeling ; 7.1.1 How Possibly Explanations ; 7.1.2 Minimal Models and First Order Causal Structures ; 7.2 Hypothetical Modeling ; 7.2.1 Contingent Non-existence: xDNA ; 7.2.2 Impossible Targets: Infinite Population Growth and Perpetual Motion ; 7.3 Targetless Modeling ; 7.4 A Moving Target: The Case of Three-sex Biology ; 8 An Account of Similarity ; 8.1 Desiderata for Model/World Relations ; 8.2 Model Theoretic Accounts ; 8.3 Similarity ; 8.4 Tversky's Contrast Account ; 8.5 Attributes and Mechanisms ; 8.6 Feature Sets, Construals, and Target Systems ; 8.7 Modeling Goals and Weighting Parameters ; 8.8 Weighting Function and Background Theory ; 8.9 Satisfying the Desiderata ; 9 Robustness Analysis and Idealization ; 9.1 Levins and Wimsatt on Robustness ; 9.2 Robust Theorems ; 9.3 Three Kinds of Robustness ; 9.3.1 Parameter Robustness ; 9.3.2 Structural Robustness ; 9.3.3 Representational Robustness ; 9.4 Robustness and Confirmation ; 10 Conclusion: The Practice of Modeling ; References
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Oxford University Press Quantum Liquids Bose Condensation and Cooper
Book SynopsisStarting from first principles, this book introduces the closely related phenomena of Bose condensation and Cooper pairing, in which a very large number of single particles or pairs of particles are forced to behave in exactly the same way, and explores their consequences in condensed matter systems. Eschewing advanced formal methods, the author uses simple concepts and arguments to account for the various qualitatively new phenomena which occur in Bose-condensed and Cooper-paired systems, including but not limited to the spectacular macroscopic phenomena of superconductivity and superfluidity. The physical systems discussed include liquid 4-He, the BEC alkali gases, ''classical'' superconductors, superfluid 3-He, ''exotic'' superconductors and the recently stabilized Fermi alkali gases. The book should be accessible to beginning graduate students in physics or advanced undergraduates.Trade ReviewA book of obvious and permanent appeal, written by a towering figure in the field. * Frank Wilczek, Nobel laureate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology *Offers many original insights, ... clearly and with authority. * John Chalker, University of Oxford *Tony Leggett is widely known as one of the finest theoretical physicists in the world, and has a reputation for extremely clear and insightful writing. * A.P. Mackenzie, University of St Andrews *Table of Contents1: Introduction: quantum statistics,Bose-Einstein condensation and Cooper pairing 2: Bose-Einstein condensation: its definition, origin, occurrence and consequences 3: Liquid 4-He 4: The Bose alkali gases 5: Classical superconductivity 6: Superfluid 3-He 7: Cuprate superconductivity 8: Miscellaneous topics
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Oxford University Press ThreeDimensional Electron Microscopy of Macromolecular Assemblies
Book SynopsisCryoelectron microscopy of biological molecules is among the hottest growth areas in biophysics and structural biology at present, and Frank is arguably the most distinguished practitioner of this art. CryoEM is likely over the next few years to take over much of the structural approaches currently requiring X-ray crystallography, because one can now get good and finely detailed images of single molecules down to as little as 200,000 MW, covering a substantial share of the molecules of greatest biomedical research interest. This book, the successor to an earlier work published in 1996 with Academic Press, is a natural companion work to our forthcoming book on electron crystallography by Robert Glaeser, with contributions by six others, including Frank. A growing number of workers will employ CryoEM for structural studies in their own research, and a large proportion of biomedical researchers will have a growing interest in understanding what the capabilities and limits of this approachTable of Contents1: Introduction 2: Electron Microscopy of Macromolecular Assemblies 3: Two-Dimensional Averaging Techniques 4: Multivariate Data Analysis and Classification of Images 5: Three-Dimensional Reconstruction 6: Interpretation of Three-Dimensional Images of Macromolecules Appendix 1: Some Important Definitions and Theorems Appendix 2: Profiles, Point-Spread Functions, and Effects of Commonly Used Low-Pass Filters Appendix 2: Bibliography of Methods Appendix 2: Bibliography of Structures Appendix 2: Special Journal Issues on Image Processing Techniques
£131.75
Clarendon Press XRay Scattering and Absorption by Magnetic Materials 1 Oxford Series on Synchrotron Radiation
Book SynopsisThis is the first book devoted to the use of X-ray beam techniques to study magnetic properties of materials. It covers both experimental and theoretical issues. The three main topics are dichroism, elastic scattering (both non-resonant and resonant diffraction) and spectroscopy.Trade ReviewThis book provides a thorough introduction to both experimental and theretical issues that arise in investigations of materials using the methods of X-ray scattering and absorption * Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie *this monograph, addressing researchers in the field in an elegant, civilised but unpretentious and occasionally idiosyncratic style and vocabulary, sets a high standard for a proposed series on synchrotron radiation * Contemporary Physics Vol. 38 No.5 1997 *Firstly, it is suitable for anyone who would like to become acquainted with a new field of spectroscopy that has made sensational progress over the past decade and, secondly, it is a valuable reference book for those who are already familiar with the techniques... The first part incorporates a great deal of recent work along with many useful tips for the experimentalist and will be readily appreciated by the non-specialist reader... The strength and merit of this book is that both experimental and theoretical issues have been addressed and have been skilfully interwoven. In addition, although magnetic scattering is in the early stages of development, the book establishes a foundation on which further research can be built. * Journal of Synchrotron Radiation, vol. 5, part 3, May 1998 *It must surely play a part in raising the awareness of researchers in magnetism in the potential value of synchrotron-based techniques. The book is suitable for graduate students and researchers with an interest in magnetic materials and for professionals who wish to consider the use of synchrotron radiation in their research... It is surely an indispensable item for the university and the institutional library. * Journal of Synchrotron Radiation, vol. 5, part 3, May 1998 *Table of Contents1. Introductory survey ; 2. Non-resonant magentic X-ray diffraction from antiferromagnets ; 3. Non-resonant magnetic diffraction from ferromagnets ; 4. Magnetic X-ray dichroism ; 5. Resonant X-ray diffraction from antiferromagnets ; 6. Resonant magnetic X-ray diffraction from ferromagnets ; 7. Compton scattering ; 8. Theoretical framework ; Appendix ; Index
£173.25
Oxford University Press Microscopy
Book SynopsisMicroscopy is a dynamic area of science, incorporating both basic classroom microscopes and sophisticated research style instruments that can be driven by light, electrons, or X-rays. The rate of advance in the area over the last 50 years has led to a number of technological advances. In this Very Short Introduction Terence Allen, an established expert on microscope techniques, describes the scientific principles behind the main forms of microscopy, and the exciting new developments in the field. Focusing on the main underlying principles, and introducing the power of what is achievable today using microscopes, Allen demonstrates how microscopy impinges on almost every aspect of our daily lives; from medical diagnosis to quality control in manufacture. Beginning with a brief history of the early stages of microscopy development, Allen then concludes with a comprehensive account of the diverse spectrum of microscopy available today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewThe author has succeeded, in his turn, in fulfilling the requirements and goals behind the idea of writing a very short introduction about microscopy. Every chapter in his book is stimulating to anyone curious about microscopy. I invite you to read Microscopy: A very short Introduction by Terence Allen. * Ahmed A. Al-Tabbakh, Contemporary Physics *Table of Contents1. Microscopy and the discovery of a new world ; 2. A spectrum of microscopies ; 3. Light microscopy- from Abbe to superresolution ; 4. Identifying what we see- from FISH to quantum dots ; 5. Electron microscopy-The dawn of atomic resolution ; 6. The Electron microscopy of surfaces- scanning electron microscopy ; 7. Microscopy and nanotechnology- magnification by other routes ; 8. The impact of microscopy ; Further reading ; Index
£9.49
Oxford University Press The Oxford Handbook of the History of Physics
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Handbook of the History of Physics brings together cutting-edge writing by more than twenty leading authorities on the history of physics from the seventeenth century to the present day. By presenting a wide diversity of studies in a single volume, it provides authoritative introductions to scholarly contributions that have tended to be dispersed in journals and books not easily accessible to the general reader. While the core thread remains the theories and experimental practices of physics, the Handbook contains chapters on other dimensions that have their place in any rounded history. These include the role of lecturing and textbooks in the communication of knowledge, the contribution of instrument-makers and instrument-making companies in providing for the needs of both research and lecture demonstrations, and the growing importance of the many interfaces between academic physics, industry, and the military.Trade ReviewThis is a very valuable volume that should be in every physics department library. * Peter J. Bussey, Contemporary Physics *What a wonderful book! From 1600 to the present day, we are led through the history of physics in its many guises. We see the strange and recalcitrant phenomena, the inventive development of instrumentation and experiments, the arcane intricacy of theory, and the pervasive social, cultural and economic influences and consequences of physics. Anyone interested in the history of science will delight in this book. So will any physicist, and any philosopher of science. * Jeremy Butterfield, Trinity College, University of Cambridge *Over the last thirty years, historians of physics have re-examined and rethought almost every aspect of their subject. The time is clearly ripe for a fresh overview of the field, and Jed Z. Buchwald and Robert Fox have assembled a first rate group of scholars to provide just that. Their Handbook is filled with sharp insights on everything from Galileo's experimental practices to the role quantum physics played in the making of Silicon Valley. It will prove indispensible to anyone seeking to understand how physics has grown and shaped our view of the world over the past four centuries. * Bruce J. Hunt, University of Texas *This excellent book points out connections between instruments, observations, theories and discoveries, as well as communication among physicists. The book is replete with key references, clear figures and name and subject indexes. * Optics and Photonics News *Table of ContentsPART I: PHYSICS AND THE NEW SCIENCE; PART II: THE LONG EIGHTEENTH CENTURY; PART III: FASHIONING THE DISCIPLINE: FROM NATURAL PHILOSOPHY TO PHYSICS; PART IV: MODERN PHYSICS
£54.93
Oxford University Press Conservation Technology
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive text to describe the breadth of available technology for conservation and to evaluate its varied applications, bringing together a team of international experts using a diverse range of approaches.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent volume to have on the shelf for anyone interested in conservation science in the 21st century... Its breadth exceeds that of the expertise of many practitioners and I trust it will, in its coverage, provide a conduit to new technologies and applications where it can be of most use. * Rob Harcourt, The Quarterly Review of Biology *Conservation Technology selects some of the most commonly used and important tools in conservation and describes their diverse use in the field. This volume is recommended not only for conservation students, but also for researchers, conservationists, and practitioners who would like to become familiar with the increasing variety of conservation technologies. * Conservation Biology *Table of ContentsPreface 1: Alex K. Piel and Serge A. Wich: Conservation and Technology: An Introduction 2: Lilian Pintea, Samuel M. Jantz, and Serge Wich: From the Cloud to the Ground: Converting Satellite Data into Conservation Decisions 3: Serge A. Wich, Mike Hudson, Herizo Andrianandrasana, and Steven N. Longmore: Drones for Conservation 4: Anne-Sophie Crunchant, Chanakya Dev Nakka, Jason T. Isaacs, and Alex K. Piel: Acoustic Sensors 5: Francesco Rovero and Roland Kays: Camera Trapping for Conservation 6: Kasim Rafiq, Pitcher, Ben J. Pitcher, Kate Cornelsen, K. Whitney Hansen, Andrew J. King, Rob. G. Appleby, Briana Abrahms and Neil R. Jordan: Animal-borne Technologies in Wildlife Research and Conservation 7: Cheryl D. Knott, Amy M. Scott, Caitlin A. O'Connell, Tri Wahyu Susanto and Erin E. Kane: Field and Laboratory Analysis for Non-Invasive Wildlife and Habitat Health Assessment and Conservation 8: Antoinette J. Piaggio: Environmental DNA for Conservation 9: Edward McLester and Alex K. Piel: Mobile Data Collection Apps 10: Drew T. Cronin, Anthony Dancer, Barney Long, Antony J. Lynam, Jeff Muntifering, Jonathan Palmer and Richard A. Bergl: Application of SMART Software for Conservation Area Management 11: Dan Morris and Lucas Joppa: Challenges for the Computer Vision Community 12: Trishant Simlai and Chris Sandbrook: Digital Surveillance Technologies in Conservation and their Social Implications 13: Margarita Mulero-Pázmány: The Future of Technology in Conservation
£42.74
The University of Chicago Press The Age of Everything
Book SynopsisTaking advantage of advances throughout the sciences, this title shows how scientists have determined the age of everything from the colonization of the New World over 13,000 years ago to the origin of the universe nearly fourteen billion years ago.Trade Review"We are used to being told confidently of an enormous, measurable past: that some collection of dusty bones is tens of thousands of years old, or that astronomical bodies have an age of some billions. But how exactly do scientists come to know these things? That is the subject of this quite fascinating book.... As told by Hedman, an astronomer, each story is a marvel of compressed exegesis that takes into account some of the most modern and intriguing hypotheses." - Steven Poole, Guardian "Hedman is worth reading because he is careful to present both the power and peril of trying to extract precise chronological data. These are all very active areas of study, and as you read Hedman you begin to see how researchers have to be both very careful and incredibly audacious, and how much of our understanding of ourselves - through history, through paleontology, through astronomy - depends on determining the age of everything." - Anthony Doerr, Boston Globe"
£16.00
The University of Chicago Press About Method Experimenters Snake Venom and the
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A compelling historical–philosophical account of the epistemology of experimentation in the life sciences from the late seventeenth to the mid-twentieth century. . . . the category of 'methods discourse' introduces a useful and nuanced dimension of analysis for the history of experimental life science. In developing a taxonomy of different levels on which this discourse operates, Schickore lays the groundwork for further exploration of methods sections as historical sources . . . . There is exciting work to be done in linking analyses of methods discourse to studies of method-making: material histories of instruments, model organisms, and experimental systems. As Schickore's book demonstrates, methods do not stand still." * Journal of the History of Biology *"[A] magnificent book on the history of experimental methods . . . . About Method is philosophically motivated history of science at its best. Schickore’s philosophical acumen shines through the book and her meticulous historical reconstructions provide an impressive account of the development of snake venom research, over a very wide geographical and chronological span. This is a first-rate contribution to a much needed long-term history of experimentation." * Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte *"Following The Microscope and the Eye, Schickore presents her second monograph, a lively and stylish contribution to the history and philosophy of experiment. Along similar lines, recent efforts such as Steinle’s Exploratory Experiments and Franklin’s What Makes a Good Experiment? reflect the dynamism of this research area. The book under review traces over 300 years of experiments with snake venom. In addition to examining how scientists conducted experiments, Schickore parses how these individuals communicated their procedures to other researchers—a pivotal but often overlooked element of scientific life. The focus on the rhetoric of experimental method permits a series of clear and incisive comments on how the scientific community—as it grew into a profession—established, enforced, and renegotiated its standards for experimental practice. Schickore serves up lucid prose while nimbly balancing several layers of argument. Although it will be most valuable to those with some field-specific preparation, the book serves as an effective tool for introducing graduate students or advanced undergraduates to major issues in the field, as well as for motivating expansions and responses from practicing researchers. Highly recommended." * Choice *“About Method seeks to rescue methodology from Feyerabend’s more radical views by showing that, while scientific methodologies change, they play a crucial role in directing the practice of science. Her examples are informative and are firmly grounded in their historical contexts.” * Times Higher Education *"Jutta Schickore's About Method . . . has the potential to change our conception of scientists’ methodological statements drastically. . . . . Schickore recovers scientific methodology as a topic of interest and breaks fresh ground in several ways. . . . About Method puts methods discourse back on the agenda and provides a framework that will be helpful to all historians and philosophers interested in the practical and experimental aspects of science." * Isis: A Journal of the History of Science Society *"A book that quietly challenges whatever hopes we might have for finding the one true scientific method, while loudly showing us how intricate and creative diverse experimental methodologies have always been. . . . Schickore provides an invaluable tool for researchers and students of history and philosophy of science . . . . About Method is a wonderful example of long-term microhistories having a long-lasting philosophical payoff—including an increasing acceptance that we might never actually reach our supposedly beloved scientific method, because the experimental situations are forever too complex to be completely controlled." * HOPOS: The Journal of the International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science *"It surveys a three-century span not to tell a comprehensive history of venom research, but to intricately contextualise the shifting ways in which modern scientists have committed publicly and procedurally to experimental method. The focus on Atlantic world investigators necessarily side-lines scholarship on venom research in Asia, India, Australia and Africa, while Schickore’s engagement with the ethics and heuristics of vivisection is restrained rather than foregrounded. The book also treads a fine analytical line between the elaborate specifics of laboratory praxis and the literary technologies and witnessing procedures articulated by Steven Shapin and Simon Schaffer in their seminal work . Yet, written in a pleasant and at times jocular style, Schickore’s text sustains an intellectual rigour and precision throughout. In asking fundamental questions about what experimenters believed they were doing, its interpretive value for scholars across the biomedical and human sciences is undoubted." * History of the Human Sciences *"Excellent . . . . A very welcome addition to the recent literature on the history and philosophy of experiment." * Metascience *“Schickore entices us to be interested in snake venom and then shows how researchers worked their way to answers that made sense in their different circumstances. The process of uncovering what made snake venom poisonous did not follow a straight line that culminates in our superior knowledge today. She follows the complex steps forward, sideways, and sometimes backward to show how scientific understanding emerged and evolved within the complex contexts of the time. Whether about Fontana, Weir Mitchell, or recent protein studies, Schickore’s discussions ring true to her sources while also drawing out larger lessons from history and discussion of methodological and epistemological approaches to the fascinating nature of snake bites.” * Jane Maienschein, Arizona State University *“Who would have thought that a book on the history of snake venom research could yield so many interesting and important insights? One of Schickore’s great strengths is her nose for good problems and for sources relevant to them. She has an uncanny ability to probe the seemingly barren landscape of neglected developments and minor historical figures—and to find gold. Her new book adds much evidence to the claim that the detailed epistemology of modern science has arisen out of scientific work itself, in the various disciplines, rather than from grand methodological theories such as inductivism. No one has done more than Schickore to demonstrate the value of an integrated history and philosophy of science.” * Thomas Nickles, emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno *“Following The Microscope and the Eye, Schickore has produced another sophisticated treatise giving a fully historicized view of scientific knowledge and scientific methodology as dynamically evolving entities. She weaves together history, philosophy, and science into a coherent and pleasing tapestry. Her choice of subject matter in About Method is itself a testament to her sharp eye for a phase of the history of science that reveals easily overlooked aspects of practice and effectively exposes the blind spots in standard philosophical discourse. Under her deft treatment, the long and complicated history of research on snake venom emerges not only as a fascinating episode in its own right but also as a rich source of insights for a new general framework for philosophical thinking on scientific methodology. Schickore’s historical reflections also have plenty of pertinence to current methodological debates in science, such as the ongoing ‘replication crisis’ in biology and psychology.” * Hasok Chang, University of Cambridge *Table of ContentsIntroduction: “A matter so obscure, so difficult, and likewise so new . . .” Chapter 1. Argument, Narrative, and Methods Discourse Chapter 2. Many, Many Experiments Chapter 3. Trying Again Chapter 4. Newtonian Poison: A Mechanical Account of Viper Venom Chapter 5. Experiment as the Only Guide Chapter 6. Thousands of Experiments Chapter 7. Practical Criticisms Chapter 8. Controlling Experiment Chapter 9. Unobservables Chapter 10. Fragmentation and Modularity: Notes on Crotoxin Conclusion: About MethodsAcknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
£30.40
The University of Chicago Press Split and Splice A Phenomenology of
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Split and Slice borrows new perspectives from a broad range of scholarly fields, generating a long list of cited authors who are rarely associated in the same book. Rheinberger moves easily from phenomenology to biology and from science to art, and vice versa. . . . The book is in a way exhaustive, addressing many of the most significant issues discussed in science studies during the last decades, for instance the importance of practice and technologies, the rich source of information represented by notebooks, and in particular the protocols shared by the different members of a laboratory. Only Rheinberger could write such a book, which wanders between phenomenology and sociology of science, while still remaining engaging and attractive.” * Journal of the History of Biology *“What's in an experiment? In this English edition of Split and Splice: A Phenomenology of Experimentation, a leading historian and philosopher of biology returns in fine form to renew his long-standing plea for scholarly attention to the human and material elements shaping experimentation in the life sciences. In this book, Rheinberger again pulls from the primary literature with which he is most familiar, that in molecular biology, to probe how both research materials and researchers' encounters with them, through experiments, shape the emergence of scientific knowledge. . . . There is much of interest to the working biologist in Split and Splice. Rheinberger offers a convincing way of characterizing the biologist's role in her craft: She is the mediator between the real and the written; between the world of the living and the books and papers that, eventually, report new discoveries.” * FASEB Journal *“A highly original, systematically organized, and empirically enriched essay on scientific experimentation. . . . While its first part convinces with a precise and logically ordered analysis, the second part leads through a broad variety of philosophical thoughts and observations. . . . The reader is taken on an impressive journey through the vast territories of experimental knowledge cultures. And it adds to the surprises of the journey that each and every part of it is enriched with examples from the history of molecular biological experimentation.” * Minerva *“This book provides a captivating perspective on an essential area in the development of a comprehensive and cohesive epistemology of experimentation. Until now, this subject has only been approached in an incomplete and piecemeal manner. Therefore, this book is an absolute necessity for scholars seeking a holistic understanding of experimental practices, including those often overlooked aspects that are crucial for a true and impactful comprehension of the vital role that experiments play in shaping modern science.” * Metascience *“Recommended.” * Choice *“Perched between recursivity and transgression, precision and poetics—just like the research practices it discusses—this eagerly awaited volume is the ultimate exploration of the constellation of technologies, techniques, materials, and ‘savage moments’ that make experiments into a quintessential form of inquiry. Building on three decades of world-leading research in the history and philosophy of biology, Rheinberger shows how, in life as in science, experiments epitomize the human aspiration to intervene in the world with predictable results, and yet their power lies in exposing the limits of attempts to control and foresee the future. An unmissable read for anybody wishing to understand how science thrives by failing to carve nature at its joints.” -- Sabina Leonelli, University of Exeter“In this new book, drawing on his groundbreaking Toward a History of Epistemic Things, Rheinberger explores the logic of a ‘phenomenology of experimentation.’ Attentive to the materiality of science, it brings out the creative, epistemic, and collective dimensions of scientific production in experimental context. Written by a historian and philosopher of science trained in molecular biology, Split and Splice opens up the path to a genuine historical epistemology of the forms of scientific practices for the twenty-first century.” -- Pierre-Olivier Méthot, Université LavalTable of ContentsList of FiguresIntroduction Part I Infra-Experimentality1 Traces2 Models3 Making Visible4 Grafting5 Protocols Part II Supra-Experimentality6 Shapes of Time7 Experimental Cultures8 Knowing and Narrating9 Thinking Wild10 A Eulogy of the FragmentPostscriptAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex of Names
£76.00
The University of Chicago Press Split and Splice A Phenomenology of
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Split and Slice borrows new perspectives from a broad range of scholarly fields, generating a long list of cited authors who are rarely associated in the same book. Rheinberger moves easily from phenomenology to biology and from science to art, and vice versa. . . . The book is in a way exhaustive, addressing many of the most significant issues discussed in science studies during the last decades, for instance the importance of practice and technologies, the rich source of information represented by notebooks, and in particular the protocols shared by the different members of a laboratory. Only Rheinberger could write such a book, which wanders between phenomenology and sociology of science, while still remaining engaging and attractive.” * Journal of the History of Biology *“What's in an experiment? In this English edition of Split and Splice: A Phenomenology of Experimentation, a leading historian and philosopher of biology returns in fine form to renew his long-standing plea for scholarly attention to the human and material elements shaping experimentation in the life sciences. In this book, Rheinberger again pulls from the primary literature with which he is most familiar, that in molecular biology, to probe how both research materials and researchers' encounters with them, through experiments, shape the emergence of scientific knowledge. . . . There is much of interest to the working biologist in Split and Splice. Rheinberger offers a convincing way of characterizing the biologist's role in her craft: She is the mediator between the real and the written; between the world of the living and the books and papers that, eventually, report new discoveries.” * FASEB Journal *“A highly original, systematically organized, and empirically enriched essay on scientific experimentation. . . . While its first part convinces with a precise and logically ordered analysis, the second part leads through a broad variety of philosophical thoughts and observations. . . . The reader is taken on an impressive journey through the vast territories of experimental knowledge cultures. And it adds to the surprises of the journey that each and every part of it is enriched with examples from the history of molecular biological experimentation.” * Minerva *“This book provides a captivating perspective on an essential area in the development of a comprehensive and cohesive epistemology of experimentation. Until now, this subject has only been approached in an incomplete and piecemeal manner. Therefore, this book is an absolute necessity for scholars seeking a holistic understanding of experimental practices, including those often overlooked aspects that are crucial for a true and impactful comprehension of the vital role that experiments play in shaping modern science.” * Metascience *“Recommended.” * Choice *“Perched between recursivity and transgression, precision and poetics—just like the research practices it discusses—this eagerly awaited volume is the ultimate exploration of the constellation of technologies, techniques, materials, and ‘savage moments’ that make experiments into a quintessential form of inquiry. Building on three decades of world-leading research in the history and philosophy of biology, Rheinberger shows how, in life as in science, experiments epitomize the human aspiration to intervene in the world with predictable results, and yet their power lies in exposing the limits of attempts to control and foresee the future. An unmissable read for anybody wishing to understand how science thrives by failing to carve nature at its joints.” -- Sabina Leonelli, University of Exeter“In this new book, drawing on his groundbreaking Toward a History of Epistemic Things, Rheinberger explores the logic of a ‘phenomenology of experimentation.’ Attentive to the materiality of science, it brings out the creative, epistemic, and collective dimensions of scientific production in experimental context. Written by a historian and philosopher of science trained in molecular biology, Split and Splice opens up the path to a genuine historical epistemology of the forms of scientific practices for the twenty-first century.” -- Pierre-Olivier Méthot, Université LavalTable of ContentsList of FiguresIntroduction Part I Infra-Experimentality1 Traces2 Models3 Making Visible4 Grafting5 Protocols Part II Supra-Experimentality6 Shapes of Time7 Experimental Cultures8 Knowing and Narrating9 Thinking Wild10 A Eulogy of the FragmentPostscriptAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex of Names
£22.80
The University of Chicago Press Beautiful Experiments
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but for the science writer Ball it emerges from within. In Beautiful Experiments: An Illustrated History of Experimental Science Ball argues that the beauty of an experiment resides in the ‘design and logic embodied in the procedure’—like a masterfully played game of chess—rather than a quality relating to physical appearance. . . . The scientific and anecdotal detail in each account is enough to satisfy the curious reader while entertaining the novice one. Interspersed with explanations of electromagnetism and refraction are notes about which scientist was a poor singer (Ernest Rutherford), which scientist didn’t like that one (Robert Hooke and Isaac Newton), and which scientist felt threatened by his protégé (Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday). Each experiment is numbered, which makes for easy flipping. One can choose to read the book sequentially or to skip from, say, electric fish (Experiment 55) to spontaneous generation (46) to X-ray diffraction (37). That said, there is a certain degree of satisfaction (and frustration) in reading the book in order. One scientist’s work provides an exciting theoretical breakthrough—only to be disproven on the next page. Nearly any failed experiment can become the foundation for another’s success.” -- Angelina Torre * Wall Street Journal, Holiday Gift Books: Science and Nature *"Science, on the other hand, does work well, as Ball shows in his celebration of the craft of scientists in Beautiful Experiments. He also explains why 'experiment' means such different things to different people—and where the beauty comes in." -- Simon Ings * New Scientist, Best Non-fiction and Popular Science Books of 2023 *"Combining breadth and conciseness, Ball offers a beautifully illustrated, thought-provoking perspective on the sublimely messy history of science." -- Richard Dunn * Times Literary Supplement *"Although experimentation is arguably the backbone of modern science, historians of science have often tended to focus their studies on theoretical developments. . . . Ball aims to rectify that disparity in his new book Beautiful Experiments, which outlines sixty investigations carried out from antiquity to the present day. Ball groups the experiments into six chapters, each of which focuses on themes, including the behavior of organisms, the nature of light, and the nature of life. He complements those efforts with five meditative interludes that delve into philosophical or aesthetic topics relating to experimentation, such as how to define an experiment, why thought experiments are useful, and what scientists mean when they say an experiment is beautiful. The richly illustrated book is a treat for the eyes." * Physics Today *"Covering the history of scientific inquiry [Beautiful Experiments] invites us to marvel at the elegance of experimentation." * MIT Technology Review *"Ball’s richly illustrated Beautiful Experiments intersperses examinations of 60 famous scientific investigations with thoughtful insights about the importance of experimentation." * Physics Today, 2023 Books that Stood Out *“Beautiful Experiments is an engrossing tour through 2500 years of innovation, imagination, and colorful personalities. Too often, experiments are dropped out of science history, assumed to be yet another tool that scientists use to construct theories. Ball brings experiments—in all their materiality, ingenuity, and beauty—back not only into history but into human culture.” -- Robert P. Crease, author of "The Prism and the Pendulum: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments in Science" "Ball is a terrific writer, pumping out books on incredibly diverse subjects at a rate that makes me feel jealous and inadequate. There’s a wealth of well-researched information in here. . . . The book serves as an essential primer on our never-ending quest to understand life. Ultimately, 'what is life?' is a question without a useful answer. 'How does life work?' is the question that should drive the next wave of aspiring biologists from the cradle to the grave." * The Guardian *"You could read this book as a 500-page drubbing of Richard Dawkins. It is not a personal attack—although some barbed words are aimed—but it is a robust and sustained takedown of the 'simplistic', 'distorted', 'barren' and 'intellectually thin' notion that biology is all about the gene. There is very much more to life than that, according to Ball. It might even have some meaning. . . . Ball is a ferociously gifted science writer. . . . There is so much [in How Life Works] that is amazing. . . . Urgent. . . . Astonishing." * Sunday Times *
£23.75
Columbia University Press Research Techniques in Animal Ecology
Book SynopsisProvides an analysis of the research techniques in animal ecology, identifying their limitations and misuses, as well as possible solutions to avoid such pitfalls. This book presents various perspectives on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. It presents an account of the theoretical and methodological controversies in the field.Trade ReviewThe authors present the material in an insightful manner that leaves readers wondering how the improper application of many of the discussed techniques has played or will play out in wildlife management. -- Ramona Maraj EnvironmentsTable of Contents1. Hypothesis Testing in Ecology, by Charles J. Krebs 2: A Critical Review of the Effects of Marking on the Biology of Vertebrates, by Dennis L. Murray and Mark R. Fuller 3. Animal Home Ranges and Territories and Home Range Estimators, by Roger A. Powell 4. Delusions in Habitat Evaluation: Measuring Use, Selection, and Importance, by David L. Garshelis 5. Investigating Food Habits of Terrestrial Vertebrates, by John A. Litvaitis 6. Detecting Stability and Causes of Change in Population Density, by Joseph S. Elkinton 7. Monitoring Populations, by James P. Gibbs 8. Modeling Predator--Prey Dynamics, by Mark S. Boyce 9. Population Viability Analysis: Data Requirements and Essential Analyses, by Gary C. White 10. Measuring the Dynamics of Mammalian Societies: An Ecologist's Guide to Ethological Methods, by David W. Macdonald, Paul D. Stewart, Pavel Stopka, and Nobuyuki Yamaguchi 11. Modeling Species Distribution with GIS, by Fabio Corsi, Jan de Leeuw, and Andrew K. Skidmore
£36.00
Penguin Books Ltd The Kitchen Science Cookbook
Book SynopsisAll you need to explore science is a kitchen, this book - and a dash of curiosityThe Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautifully crafted book with a unique twist: each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday ingredients you''ll find in your kitchen.No need to be a science expert -- these easy-to-follow recipes make mind-blowing science experiments fun for everyone. From sticky ice and raising raisins to balloon science and scrumptious slime, nanotechnologist and educator Michelle Dickinson shows that we can all be scientists, no matter how young or old. With recipes tested by hundreds of enthusiastic families around the world, The Kitchen Science Cookbook is the perfect gift for all ages.Trade ReviewFull of hands-on scientific learning experiences, where little ones can play, experiment, create, discover, explore, test and ultimately have a lot of fun. . . Dr Michelle Dickinson has an inspiring ability to make science accessible to all and this beautiful book easily brings science into the home where all you need is a kitchen, a recipe and a dash of curiosity * Natural Parent magazine *If bad weather keeps you indoors during the school holidays, this book could help pass a few hours or a few days * Cuisine *There is so much to love about this book. It's beautifully laid out and illustrated. . . Every child will be able to see themselves in it * The Sapling *Dickinson is a scientist on a mission, promoting the idea that science doesn't just happen in a classroom or laboratory but can be found everywhere and is for everyone * New Zealand Herald *Who knew you could make a candle out of an almond and a banana, or release your inner Rodin using milk to build sculptures? Turns out there are a load of interesting science experiments you can do using food or other kitchen staples, and this book is packed full of them. * Science Focus *Edible slime, jelly worms, 'unicorn noodles': what better way to entertain children than by making a mess in the name of science? * Guardian *
£19.80
Yale University Press Stepping in the Same River Twice
Book SynopsisAn international team of biologists, philosophers, and historians of science explores the critically important process of replication in biological and biomedical researchTrade Review“This book mulls and kneads the concept of replicability—moving us toward that point where such a concept is a smooth round pebble, comfortably fitting into our pocket. It is a model for treating the philosophically rich concepts used (and abused) in science."—Michael Paul Nelson, Ruth H. Spaniol Chair of Renewable Resources and Professor of Environmental Philosophy and Ethics, Oregon State University“The central themes of this volume are replication, repeatability, and reproducibility, which individually and in concert form a cornerstone in all fields of science and all aspects of scientific enquiry. This volume has no antecedent.”—James L. Patton, University of California, Berkeley"The book is a work of surprising breadth, incorporating philosophy and literature and a wide variety of scientific approaches. It provides insights about replication that would not emerge from any single discipline.”—John H. Porter, University of Virginia
£45.12
Yale University Press How to Find a Higgs Bosonand Other Big Mysteries
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2020"The passion van Vulpen feels for fundamental particle physics is clear—and his conversational style makes that enthusiasm contagious."—Jordy de Vries, University of Massachusetts, Amherst “Both fun and serious, with authentic detail and lovely illustrations, Van Vulpen takes us from the physics of everyday life to the heart of matter and the edge of knowledge.”—Jon Butterworth, author of Atom Land: A Guided Tour Through the Strange (and Impossibly Small) World of Particle Physics "In this engaging and charming book, van Vulpen takes us on a journey inward, to the smallest building blocks of nature, showing us how these discoveries were made and what impact they have had on our lives."—Gregory Gbur, author of Falling Felines and Fundamental Physics
£21.38
Yale University Press A Lab for All Seasons
Book SynopsisThe first book to chronicle how innovation in laboratory designs for botanical research energized the emergence of physiological plant ecology as a vibrant subdiscipline
£28.50
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Reactions An Illustrated Exploration of Elements
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited third installment in Theodore Gray's iconic "Elements" trilogy. The first two...
£22.50
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Theodore Grays Completely Mad Science
Book SynopsisBestselling author Theodore Gray has spent more than a decade dreaming up, executing, photographing, and writing about extreme scientific experiments, which he then published between 2009 and 2014 in his monthly Popular Science column Gray Matter. Previously published in book form by Black Dog in two separate volumes (Mad Science and Mad Science 2), these experiments, plus 5 more all-new ones, will now be combined in one complete book.Packaged in a smaller, chunkier format Completely Mad Science is 432 pages of dazzling chemical demonstrations, illustrated in spectacular full-color photographs. Some of the completely mad experiments in the book include: Casting a model fish out of mercury (demonstrating how this element behaves very differently depending upon temperature); the famous Flaming Bacon Lance that can cut through steel (demonstrating the amount of energy contained in fatty foods like bacon); creating nylon thread out of pure liquid by combining molecules of hexamethylenediamine and sebacoyl chloride; making homemade ice cream using a fire extinguisher and a pillow case; powering your iPhone using 150 pennies and an apple, and many, many more. It''s the ultimate collection for Gray''s millions of fans.
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc How Things Work The Inner Life of Everyday
Book Synopsis Million-copy bestselling author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions Theodore Gray applies his trademark mix of engaging stories, real-time experiments, and stunning photography to the inner workings of machines, big and small, revealing the extraordinary science, beauty, and rich history of everyday things. Theodore Gray has become a household name among fans, both young and old, of popular science and mechanics. He''s an incorrigible tinkerer with a constant curiosity for how things work. Gray''s readers love how he always brings the perfect combination of know-how, humor, and daring-do to every project or demonstration, be it scientific or mechanical. In How Things Work he explores the mechanical underpinnings of dozens of types of machines and mechanisms, from the cotton gin to the wristwatch to an industrial loom. Filled with stunning original photographs in Gray''s inim
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North Holland Neutrons Xrays and Light Scattering Methods
Book SynopsisScattering experiments, using X-ray, light and neutron sources, are techniques for studying structure and dynamics in systems containing colloids, polymers, surfactants and biological macromolecules. This book presents information on data interpretation, on the complementarity of different types of radiation, and the applications and developments.Table of ContentsPart I. Using general principles 1. Introduction to scattering experiments (P.N. Pusey) 2. Scattering experiments: Experimental aspects, initial data reduction and absolute calibration (P. Lindner) 3. General theorems in small-angle scattering (O. Spalla) 4. The inverse scattering problem in small angle scattering (O. Glatter) 5. Fourier transformation and deconvolution (O. Glatter) Part II. Methods 6. Instrumentation for small-angle x-ray and neutron scattering and instrumental smearing effects (J.S. Pedersen) 7. Contrast and contrast variaion in neutron, x-ray and light scatering (P. Schurtenberger) 8. Static light scattering of large systems (O. Glatter) 9. Dynamic light scattering (P.N. Pusey) 10.Inelastic neutron scattering: Dynamics of polymers (R. Zorn) Part III. Revealing microstructures of soft condensed matter 11. Static properties of polymers (P. Schurtenberger) 12. Surfactant micelles and bilayers: Shapes and interactions (G. Porte) 13. Scattering by microemulsions (Th. Zemb) 14. Interacting colloidal suspensions (R. Klein) 15. Monte Carlo simulation techniques applied in the analysis of small-angle scattering data from colloids and polymer system (J.S. Pedersen) 16. Modelling of small-angle scattering data from colloids and polymer systems (J.S. Pedersen) Part IV. Special Applications 17. Scattering experiments under external constraints: SANS and Shear flow (P. Lindner) 18. Using synchrotron radiation to study structure development in polymer processing (A.J.Ryan) 19. Biological applications of small-angle neutron scattering (R.P. May) 20. Light scattering in turbid suspensions, a tutorial (J. Ricka) 21. Use of scattering methods in chemical industr - SAXS an SANS from fibers and films (J. Rieger) Subject Index
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Basic Books Red Rover
Book SynopsisIn its eerie likeness to Earth, Mars has long captured our imaginations—both as a destination for humankind and as a possible home to extraterrestrial life. It is our twenty-first century New World; its explorers robots, shipped 350 million miles from Earth to uncover the distant planet’s secrets.Its most recent scout is Curiosity—a one-ton, Jeep-sized nuclear-powered space laboratory—which is now roving the Martian surface to determine whether the red planet has ever been physically capable of supporting life. In Red Rover, geochemist Roger Wiens, the principal investigator for the ChemCam laser instrument on the rover and veteran of numerous robotic NASA missions, tells the unlikely story of his involvement in sending sophisticated hardware into space, culminating in the Curiosity rover''s amazing journey to Mars.In so doing, Wiens paints the portrait of one of the most exciting scientific stories of our time: the new era of robotic space exploration. Starting with NASA’s introduction of the Discovery Program in 1992, scrappier, more nimble missions became the order of the day, as manned missions were confined to Earth orbit, and behemoth projects went extinct. This strategic shift presented huge scientific opportunities, but tight budgets meant that success depended more than ever on creative engineering and human ingenuity. Beginning with the Genesis mission that launched his career, Wiens describes the competitive, DIY spirit of these robotic enterprises, from conception to construction, from launch to heart-stopping crashes and smooth landings.An inspiring account of the real-life challenges of space exploration, Red Rover vividly narrates what goes into answering the question: is there life elsewhere in the universe? Trade ReviewWashington Post "[Wiens] is a good guide through the process of building a space probe... His inside narration of how things go wrong at NASA is the great strength of this book. It is rich with details of how both the ChemCam team in particular and the Curiosity rover in general overcame engineering challenges such as faulty lenses and awkward temperature distributions." BBC Sky At Night "This engaging new book by Roger Wiens whose team built Curiosity's ChemCam instrument, gives a unique insider's view... Wiens's accessible and conversational writing is a major strength of Red Rover, providing a thoroughly human perspective on a complex technological subject." Booklist "An engaging history of robotic space exploration... A remarkable memoir and testament to the ingenuity of the space program's many scientists who build the tools needed to explore our solar system." Scientific American "Wiens offers a backstage tour of the delights and disappointments of working on missions." Quest: The History of Spaceflight Quarterly "Wiens's writing is clear and engaging... A unique contribution... This book reinforces a vision of outer space as emblematic of technological progress, but also nicely encapsulates the external, messy factors that influence, hinder, and help the development of a robotic explorer." Publishers Weekly "This entertaining insider account of Wiens's work on two groundbreaking robotic space explorers - the Genesis and Curiosity Rover - captures all the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of modern space science... Wiens brings his work to life, candidly addressing the inevitable technological and bureaucratic obstacles and failures that compose the frustrating prelude to scientific victory." Kirkus Reviews "The author provides fascinating insight into the struggle to solve scientific problems despite technical constraints and equipment failures... A winning memoir of great achievement." Steve Squyres, Professor of Astronomy, Cornell University, and author of Roving Mars "We live in a new golden age of exploration, as robotic spacecraft fan out across the solar system, extending the human experience to other planets. With Red Rover, Roger Wiens provides a delightful, candid, and highly personal insider's view of this great endeavor." Jim Bell, Professor of Planetary Science, Arizona State University, President of the Planetary Society, and author of Postcards from Mars "Roger Wiens has crafted a delightful and very personal history of planetary exploration that takes us from his boyhood fascination with the Apollo Moon missions to his leading role as a key scientist on the latest Mars rover. His journey from a small prairie town to the laser labs of Los Alamos reminds us that passion, imagination, and perseverance are what propel us to explore the frontiers of space." John L. Phillips, retired NASA astronaut, and former NASA Chair Professor, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School "Red Rover offers an enticing personal look at the exaltations and disappointments of unmanned space exploration. Roger Wiens vividly portrays the genius and perseverance of the dedicated scientists and engineers who have made robotic exploration of the solar system a reality." Laurie Leshin, Dean, School of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute "In Red Rover, Roger Wiens gets you up close and personal with the highs and lows, the triumphs and disappointments that come with pushing the scientific envelope, and the great persistence required to succeed. A great read for anyone interested in exploring the frontiers of space."
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Global Sensitivity Analysis
Book SynopsisWritten by the leading names in the field, Global Sensitivity Analysis: The Primer offers an accessible summary of the essential concepts involved in a sound sensitivity analysis. It is a self-contained book allowing the reader to learn about, and practice, sensitivity analysis through the use of many exercises and solved problems.Trade Review"This is one of the few books to take on the problem head on and provide techniques in a very simple way." (Technometrics, November 2008)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction to Sensitivity Analysi. 1.1 Models and Sensitivity Analysis. 1.1.1 Definition. 1.1.2 Models. 1.1.3 Models and Uncertainty. 1.1.4 How to Set Up Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analyses. 1.1.5 Implications for Model Quality. 1.2 Methods and Settings for Sensitivity Analysis - An Introduction. 1.2.1 Local versus Global. 1.2.2 A Test Model. 1.2.3 Scatterplots versus Derivatives. 1.2.4 Sigma-normalized Derivatives. 1.2.5 Monte Carlo and Linear Regression. 1.2.6 Conditional Variances - First Path. 1.2.7 Conditional Variances - Second Path. 1.2.8 Application to Model (1.3). 1.2.9 A First Setting: 'Factor Prioritization' 1.2.10 Nonadditive Models. 1.2.11 Higher-order Sensitivity Indices. 1.2.12 Total Effects. 1.2.13 A Second Setting: 'Factor Fixing'. 1.2.14 Rationale for Sensitivity Analysis. 1.2.15 Treating Sets. 1.2.16 Further Methods. 1.2.17 Elementary Effect Test. 1.2.18 Monte Carlo Filtering. 1.3 Nonindependent Input Factors. 1.4 Possible Pitfalls for a Sensitivity Analysis. 1.5 Concluding Remarks. 1.6 Exercises. 1.7 Answers. 1.8 Additional Exercises. 1.9 Solutions to Additional Exercises. 2. Experimental Designs. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Dependency on a Single Parameter. 2.3 Sensitivity Analysis of a Single Parameter. 2.3.1 Random Values. 2.3.2 Stratified Sampling. 2.3.3 Mean and Variance Estimates for Stratified Sampling. 2.4 Sensitivity Analysis of Multiple Parameters. 2.4.1 Linear Models. 2.4.2 One-at-a-time (OAT) Sampling. 2.4.3 Limits on the Number of Influential Parameters. 2.4.4 Fractional Factorial Sampling. 2.4.5 Latin Hypercube Sampling. 2.4.6 Multivariate Stratified Sampling. 2.4.7 Quasi-random Sampling with Low-discrepancy Sequences. 2.5 Group Sampling. 2.6 Exercises. 2.7 Exercise Solutions. 3. Elementary Effects Method. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 The Elementary Effects Method. 3.3 The Sampling Strategy and its Optimization. 3.4 The Computation of the Sensitivity Measures. 3.5 Working with Groups. 3.6 The EE Method Step by Step. 3.7 Conclusions. 3.8 Exercises. 3.9 Solutions. 4. Variance-based Methods. 4.1 Different Tests for Different Settings. 4.2 Why Variance? 4.3 Variance-based Methods. A Brief History. 4.4 Interaction Effects. 4.5 Total Effects. 4.6 How to Compute the Sensitivity Indices. 4.7 FAST and Random Balance Designs. 4.8 Putting the Method to Work: the Infection Dynamics Model. 4.9 Caveats. 4.10 Exercises. 5. Factor Mapping and Metamodelling. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Monte Carlo Filtering (MCF). 5.2.1 Implementation of Monte Carlo Filtering. 5.2.2 Pros and Cons. 5.2.3 Exercises. 5.2.4 Solutions. 5.2.5 Examples. 5.3 Metamodelling and the High-Dimensional Model Representation. 5.3.1 Estimating HDMRs and Metamodels. 5.3.2 A Simple Example. 5.3.3 Another Simple Example. 5.3.4 Exercises. 5.3.5 Solutions to Exercises. 5.4 Conclusions. 6. Sensitivity Analysis: from Theory to Practice. 6.1 Example 1: a Composite Indicator. 6.1.1 Setting the Problem. 6.1.2 A Composite Indicator Measuring Countries’ Performance in Environmental Sustainability. 6.1.3 Selecting the Sensitivity Analysis Method. 6.1.4 The Sensitivity Analysis Experiment and its Results. 6.1.5 Conclusions. 6.2 Example 2: Importance of Jumps in Pricing Options. 6.2.1 Setting the Problem. 6.2.2 The Heston Stochastic Volatility Model with Jumps. 6.2.3 Selecting a Suitable Sensitivity Analysis Method. 6.2.4 The Sensitivity Analysis Experiment. 6.2.5 Conclusions. 6.3 Example 3: a Chemical Reactor. 6.3.1 Setting the Problem. 6.3.2 Thermal Runaway Analysis of a Batch Reactor. 6.3.3 Selecting the Sensitivity Analysis Method. 6.3.4 The Sensitivity Analysis Experiment and its Results. 6.3.5 Conclusions. 6.4 Example 4: a Mixed Uncertainty-Sensitivity Plot. 6.4.1 In Brief. 6.5 When to use What? Afterword. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Practical Approaches to Method Validation and
Book SynopsisAll regulated laboratories, including pharmaceutical, clinical testing, food and cosmetic laboratories, must properly execute the calibration of instruments and validation of analytical methods.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Overview of Risk Based Approach to Phase Appropriate Validation and Instrument Qualification. Chapter 2 Phase Appropriate Method Validation. Chapter 3 Analytical Method Verification, Method Revalidation, and Method Transfer. Chapter 4 Validation of PAT Applications. Chapter 5 The Validation of Near Infrared Systems for Raw Material Identification. Chapter 6 Cleaning Validation. Chapter 7 Risk Based Validation of laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Chapter 8 Performance Qualification and Verification of Balance. Chapter 9 Performance Verification of NIR Spectrophotometers. Chapter 10 Operational Qualification in Practice for Gas Chromatography Instruments. Chapter 11 Performance Verification on RI, Fluorescence, Evaporative Light Scattering Detection. Chapter 12 Instrument Qualification and Performance Verification for Particle Size Instruments. Chapter 13 Method Validation, Qualification, and Performance Verification for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzers. Chapter 14 Instrument Performance Verification - Micro Pipettes. Chapter 15 Instrument Qualification and Performance Verification for Automated Liquid Handling Systems. Chapter 16 Performance Qualification and Verification in Powder X-ray Diffraction.
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