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Legare Street Press World of Science Art and Industry Illustrated
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Legare Street Press The Principles of Winemaking B213
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LEGARE STREET PR The Book of the Sword
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Legare Street Press Principles of Digital Communication and Coding
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Legare Street Press A Treatise On Fire and ThiefProof Depositories and Locks and Keys
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MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas Carbon Nation Fossil Fuels in the Making of
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewJohnson has crafted a unique and exciting interdisciplinary treatise on the concept of energy in American life that profoundly informs our understanding of the basic cultural patterns of twentieth-century living. His writing style is spry and intelligent, while his insights are provocative and terribly important and should inspire scholars in a number of fields."" - Brian Black, author of Crude Reality: Petroleum in World History and Petrolia: The Landscape of America's First Oil Boom"Bob Johnson examines the shift away from renewable energy to fossil fuels during the century before the energy crisis of the 1970s, and he explores the ambivalent cultural consequences of that transformation, as Americans sought to ignore its environmental costs as they embraced a narrative of technological empowerment" - David E. Nye, author of Technology Matters"Armed with a dazzling array of facts and the insights of cultural criticism, Bob Johnson probes the subsoil ecology of the modern self, those psychic and material traumas that comprise the deepest collateral damage of our now international carbon economy." - Stephanie LeMenager, author of Living Oil: Petroleum Culture in the American CenturyTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Modernity's Basement Part I: Divergence 1. A People of Prehistoric Carbon 2. Rocks and Bodies Part II: Submergence 3. An Upthrust into Barbarism 4. The Dynamo-Mother 5. A Faint Whiff of Gasoline Conclusion: A Return of the Repressed Appendix: Energy and Power Notes Selected Bibliography Index
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
Book SynopsisEthical Issues in Biotechnology is the first textbook of its kind, written collaboratively by a philosopher and a biologist to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the ethical and scientific fundamentals of biotechnology. Engaging the ethics and the science side by side, the text addresses pressing questions in agricultural, food, and animal biotechnology; human genetics; gene therapy; human cloning; and stem cell research. A general introduction to both the moral philosophy and fundamentals of genetics is enhanced throughout the text with section-specific introductions addressing the particular philosophical and scientific challenges posed by the topic under consideration. Diagrams and drawings, study cases, liberal use of practical examples, and suggestions for further reading make the text an ideal resource for a broad range of students interested in issues and questions lying at the intersection of philosophy and genetics.Trade ReviewThis will be the field-defining book for the ethics of biotechnology. It is the best one-volume guide to the issues currently being debated with respect to the new genetic technologies, and the only one that illuminates the connections between medical and agricultural applications. Teachers will use it in the classroom, but beyond that it should be thought of as an indispensable read for anyone who wants to be informed about science, ethics, and public policy. -- Paul B. Thompson, Michigan State University, W.K. Kellogg Professor of Agricultural, Food, and Community EthicsRichard Sherlock and John Morrey have developed a timely anthology on the ethical dimensions in biotechnology that is both scientifically sound and philosophically provocative. Engaging readings as well as a compendium of cases offer many formats for teachable dialogue between instructor and students. The questions—scientific, philosophical, political, legal, moral—examined through Ethical Issues in Biotechnology illustrate the urgent need for critical ethical scholarship in this rapidly emerging field. This anthology meets that need. -- Courtney S. Campbell, Oregon State UniversityThe most substantial and sophisticated treatment of biomedical ethics that I have come across recently, and a treatment that remains quite accessible to undergraduate students. -- Dr. S. N. Fratantaro, Providence CollegeIt is refreshingly atypical that the book does not just focus on human cloning or human genetic screening but takes on the whole topic of biotechnology. It is enterprising and clever to have a book edited collaboratively by a biologist and a philosopher, and the result is a balanced treatment. The readings have already been proven successful with students. With diagrams, study cases, examples, and suggestions for further research, the book is a comprehensive and well-expressed introduction to the science and ethics of biotechnology. * Research News and Opportunities In Science and Theology *All who are involved in ethics and biotechnology should be immensely grateful for [Sherlock and Morrey's] efforts. Balanced and teachable, Ethical Issues in Biotechnology is a valuable contribution to the field, and a must-have for those teaching either undergraduates enrolled in upper-level courses, or graduates students, across the disciplines of science and humanities. * Technology and Culture *Sherlock and Morrey cover a fascinating and engaging set of cutting edge issues. This work covers biotechnology in the broadest sense of the word, contains masterfully selected readings, and challenges the reader to think into the future. It should be very useful to college, graduate, and professional students. -- Steven Post, Case Western Reserve UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 I. Fundamental Issues of Ethics and Biotechnology Chapter 3 How to Assess the Consequences of Genetic Engineering Chapter 4 Redesigning the World: Ethical Questions About Genetic Engineering Chapter 5 "Playing God" and Invoking a Perspective Chapter 6 Genetic Trespassing and Environmental Ethics Part 7 II. Agricultural Biotechnology Chapter 8 Differing Views of the Benefits and Risks of Agricultural Biotechnology Chapter 9 Risk and Risk Management Chapter 10 Journey to the Origin: Biological Integrity and Agriculture Chapter 11 Three Concepts of Genetic Trespassing Chapter 12 Ten Reasons Why Biotechnology Will Be Important to the Developing World Chapter 13 Ten Reasons Why Biotechnology Will Not Ensure Food Security, Protect the Environment, or Reduce Poverty in the Developing World Part 14 III. Food Biotechnology Chapter 15 The Scientific and Health Aspects of Genetically Modified Foods: Rapporteurs' Summary Chapter 16 The Safety of Foods Developed by Biotechnology Chapter 17 Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods and Crops: Why We Need a Global Moratorium Chapter 18 Why We Need Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Chapter 19 Ethical Issues in Food Biotechnology Part 20 IV. Animal Biotechnology Chapter 21 A Critical View of the Genetic Engineering of Farm Animals Chapter 22 The "Frankenstein Thing": The Moral Impact of Genetic Engineering of Agricultural Animals on Society and Future Science Chapter 23 On the Ethics of Using Animals for Human Benefit Chapter 24 The Case for the Use of Animals in Biomedical Research Chapter 25 Artificial Lives: Philosophical Dimensions of Farm Animal Biotechnology Chapter 26 Genetic Engineering as Animal Slavery Chapter 27 Uncertainty in Xenotransplantation: Individual Benefit versus Collective Risk Chapter 28 Critical Ethical Issues in Clinical Trials with Xenotransplants Part 29 V. Human Genetic Testing and Therapy Chapter 30 Social, Legal, and Ethical Implications of Genetic Testing Chapter 31 Genetic Links, Family Ties, and Social Bonds: Rights and Responsibilities in the Face of Genetic Knowledge Chapter 32 Privacy and the Control of Genetic Information Chapter 33 The Ethics of Somatic Cell Gene Therapy Chapter 34 Human Inheritable Genetic Modifications: Assessing Scientific, Ethical, Religious, and Policy Issues Chapter 35 Germ-Line Genetic Engineering and Moral Diversity: Moral Controversies in a Post-Christian World Part 36 VI. Human Cloning and Stem Cell Research Chapter 37 Human Cloning: Report and Recommendations of the Natioanl Bioethics Advisory Commission Chapter 38 The Wisdom of Repugnance Chapter 39 Genetic Encores: The Ethics of Human Cloning Chapter 40 Stem Cell Research and Applications: Findings and Recommendations Chapter 41 On Human Embryos and Stem Cell Research: An Appeal for Legally and Ethically Responsible Science and Public Policy Chapter 42 Suggestions for Further Study Chapter 43 Study Cases
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Hamilton Books TwentyFirst Century Issues
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Springer Space Mission Analysis and Design Space
Book SynopsisThis famous and practical handbook for Space Mission Engineering draws on leading aerospace experts to carry readers through mission design, from orbit selection to ground ops. SMAD III updates the technology, provides greater emphasis on small spacecraft design and the cost-reduction process, and includes more detail on multi-satellite manufacturing, space computers, payload design and autonomous systems.Table of ContentsList of Authors. preface. 1. The Space Mission Analysis and Design Process. 2. Mission Characterization. 3. Mission Evaluation. 4. Requirements Definition. 5. Space Mission Geometry. 6. Introduction to Astrodynamics. 7. Orbit and Constellation Design. 8. The Space Environment and Survivability. 9. Space Payload Design and Sizing. 10. Spacecraft Design and Sizing. 11. Spacecraft Subsystems. 12. Space Manufacture and Test. 13. Communications Architecture. 14. Mission Operations. 15. Ground System Design and Sizing. 16. Spacecraft Computer Systems. 17. Space Propulsion Systems. 18. Launch Systems. 19. Space Manufacturing and Reliability. 20. Cost Modeling. 21. Limits on Mission Design. 22. Design of Low-Cost Spacecraft. 23. Applying the Space Mission Analysis and Design. Appendices: A: Mass Distribution for Selected Satellites. B: Astronautical and Astrophysical Data. C: Elliptical Orbit Equations. D: Spherical Geometry Formulas. E: Universal Time and Julian Dates. F: Units and Conversion Factors. Index.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Strategic Command and Control
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers The New Invisible College Science for Development
Book SynopsisThe twentieth century was the era of big science. Driven by strategic rivalries and fierce economic competition, wealthy governments invested heavily in national science establishments. Direct funding for institutions like the National Science Foundation and high-visibility projects, such as the race to the moon, fueled innovation, growth, and national prestige. But the big science model left poorer countries out in the cold. Today the organization of science is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In T he New Invisible College, Caroline Wagner combines quantitative data and extensive interviews to map the emergence of global science networks and trace the dynamics driving their growth. She argues that the shift from big science to global networks creates unprecedented opportunities for developing countries to tap science''s potential. Rather than squander resources in vain efforts to mimic the scientific establishments of the twentieth century, developing country governments can leverage networks by creating incentives for top-notch scientists to focus on research that addresses their concerns and by finding ways to tie knowledge to local problem solving. T he New Invisible College offers both a guidebook and a playbook for policymakers confronting these tasks.
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de Gruyter Marine Minerals
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de Gruyter Modern Methods of Igneous Petrology
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de Gruyter Molecular Modeling Theory
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de Gruyter Transformation Processes in Minerals
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de Gruyter Uraniumseries Geochemistry
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de Gruyter Feldspar Mineralogy
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de Gruyter Plastic Deformation of Minerals and Rocks
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de Gruyter Applications of Synchrotron Radiation in
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de Gruyter Noble Gases
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de Gruyter Micro and Mesoporous Mineral Phases
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de Gruyter Epidotes
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de Gruyter Neutron Scattering in Earth Sciences
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de Gruyter Paleoaltimetry
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de Gruyter Water in Nominally Anhydrous Minerals
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de Gruyter Sulfur in Magmas and Melts
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de Gruyter Biomineralization
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de Gruyter LowTemperature Thermochronology
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de Gruyter Thermodynamics of Geothermal Fluids
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de Gruyter Minerals Inclusions And Volcanic Processes
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de Gruyter Carbon in Earth
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de Gruyter Applied Mineralogy of Cement Concrete
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de Gruyter Oxygen in the Solar System
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de Gruyter Molecular Geomicrobiology
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de Gruyter Amphiboles
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de Gruyter Theoretical and Computational Methods in Mineral
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John Wiley & Sons The King Ranch Quarter Horses
Book SynopsisThe fabled King Ranch of South Texas was renowned for its breed of horses. Here is the story of the ranch and its horses, how they were bred, and what they have achieved.
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LEGARE STREET PR The Art Craft Of Garden Making
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Roman Aqueducts and Water Supply Duckworth
Book SynopsisA. Trevor Hodge is Distinguished Research Professor of Classics at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.Trade Review'... brings together a vast quantity of information in a lively and highly readable form, with extensive notes and illustrations and a comprehensive bibliography. The index is particularly well done. Anyone seriously interested in the working of Roman aqueducts (and even the casually curious) will be using this valuable survey again and again.' Harry B. Evans, American Journal of Archaeology; 'Hodge triumphantly combines deep scholarship and lucid interpretation, while guiding non-technical readers considerately and painlessly through the inevitable quagmire of hydraulic principles.... the book is thorough, utterly practical and highly readable - at times even funny - and it will be a long time before it is superseded' M.J.T. Lewis, Nature
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Herald Press (VA) Michael Faraday Father of Electronics
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LUP - University of Michigan Press Ladies of the Lights
Book SynopsisStories from fifty historic female lighthouse keepers
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Elsevier Science The Bamboos of the World
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Elsevier Science Advances in Sonochemistry
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Elsevier Science Powder Sampling and Particle Size Determination
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Elsevier Science Industrial Process Scaleup
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