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Philosophy of Mathematics Classic and Contemporary Studies

Philosophy of Mathematics Classic and Contemporary Studies

The philosophy of mathematics is an exciting subject. Philosophy of Mathematics: Classic and Contemporary Studies explores the foundations of mathematical thought. The aim of this book is to encourage young mathematicians to think about the philosophical issues behind fundamental concepts and about different views on mathematical objects and mathematical knowledge. With this new approach the author rekindles an interest in philosophical subjects surrounding the foundations of mathematics. He offers the mathematical motivations behind the topics under debate. He introduces various philosophical positions ranging from the classic views to more contemporary ones including subjects which are more engaged with mathematical logic. Most books on philosophy of mathematics have little to no focus on the effects of philosophical views on mathematical practice and no concern on giving crucial mathematical results and their philosophical relevance consequences reasons etc. This book fills this gap. The book can be used as a textbook for a one-semester or even one-year course on philosophy of mathematics. Other textbooks on the philosophy of mathematics are aimed at philosophers. This book is aimed at mathematicians. Since the author is a mathematician it is a valuable addition to the literature. Mark Balaguer California State University Los Angeles There are not many such texts available for mathematics students. I applaud efforts to foster the dialogue between mathematics and philosophy. Michele Friend George Washington University and CNRS Lille France | Philosophy of Mathematics Classic and Contemporary Studies

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Rome and the Classic Maya Comparing the Slow Collapse of Civilizations

Rome and the Classic Maya Comparing the Slow Collapse of Civilizations

This volume compares two of the most famous cases of civilizational collapse that of the Roman Empire and the Classic Maya world. First examining the concept of collapse and how it has been utilized in the historical archaeological and anthropological study of past complex societies Storey and Storey draw on extensive archaeological evidence to consider the ultimate failure of the institutions infrastructure and material culture of both of these complex cultures. Detailing the relevant economic political social and environmental factors behind these notable falls Rome and the Classic Maya contends that a phenomenon of “slow collapse” has repeatedly occurred in the course of human history: complex civilizations are shown to eventually come to an end and give way to new cultures. Through their analysis of these two ancient case studies the authors also present intriguing parallels to the modern world and offer potential lessons for the future. | Rome and the Classic Maya Comparing the Slow Collapse of Civilizations

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Classic Papers in Natural Resource Economics Revisited

Classic Papers in Natural Resource Economics Revisited

Classic Papers in Natural Resource Economics Revisited is the first attempt to bring together a selection of classic papers in natural resource economics alongside reflections by highly regarded professionals about how these papers have impacted the field. The seven papers included in this volume are grouped into five sections representing the five core areas in natural resource economics: the intertemporal problem; externalities and market failure; property rights institutions and public choice; the economics of exhaustible resources; and the economics of renewable resources. The seven papers are written by distinguished economists five of them Nobelists. The papers originally published between 1960 and 2000 addressed key issues in resource production pricing consumption planning management and policy. The original insights fresh perspectives and bold vision embodied in these papers had a profound influence on the readership and they became classics in the field. This is the first attempt to publish original commentaries from a diverse group of scholars to identify probe and analyse the ways in which these papers have impacted and shaped the discourse in natural resource economics. Although directed primarily at an academic audience this book should also be of great appeal to researchers policy analysts and natural resource professionals in general. This book was published as a series of symposia in the Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research.

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Social Theory The Multicultural Global and Classic Readings

Social Theory The Multicultural Global and Classic Readings

Social Theory is more than a reader. Feminists race theorists decolonizing leaders and others are thoughtfully introduced by Charles Lemert’s substantial commentaries. Social Theory has always sought to keep up with the new while respecting the old—from Durkheim and Weber to Latinx and LGBTQ pioneers. When the book first appeared it was as it remains a collection of selections from those who have changed how we think about social things. Today as the world is threatened by a global wave of anti-democratic movements Social Theory adds a new early section to remind us of the origins of democratic values in the 1700s. A new concluding section focuses the theoretical mind on how in the 2020s social theorists are rethinking the world in order to better understand and resist the menace of anti-democratic movements. | Social Theory The Multicultural Global and Classic Readings

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The Economics of Population Key Classic Writings

The Economics of Population Key Classic Writings

The economics of population has a long and controversial history as well as an exciting present. Vociferous popular debate public policy and population economics have unduly influenced one another: public debate and policy affect the erection of economists' conclusions just as the results of economists' studies influence debate and popular thought. The words and theories of John Maynard Keynes Thomas R. Malthus John Stuart Mill and Friedrich Engels come to mind immediately. However many writings on population economics had little or no influence on public thought at the time they were written although they may be seen as correct in light of modern developments. In fact many of the ideas contained in these writings were publicly debated but then ignored for a long time reappearing much later or reinvented independently. The Economics of Population edited by Julian L. Simon traces the history of population economics. This is a century-spanning collection of essays from foremost influential economic theorists arranged to illustrate thought development and its numerous reversals. The first section includes essays from Joseph J. Spengler John Graunt William Petty Thomas R. Malthus William Godwin and David Ricardo. Theorists such as Alexander Everett William Peterson Simon Gray Henry C. Carey John Stuart Mill Friedrich Engels Henry George and Charles Fourier are the subject of the volume's second section. Finally Simon covers the effect of population density and cities on productivity and the effect of density on agricultural practices and natural resources. Essays from this section include John Maynard Keynes' Is Britain Overpopulated? and The Economic Consequences of Peace as well as selections from Lionel Robbins George Simmel and Alvin H. Hansen. Simon's long-term focus reflects the evolution of population movements. He does not restrict himself to writings that have been important in the historical chain of intellectual influence. Rather he guides us to key works which shed light on the intellectual history of population economics. Simon includes some essays that while greatly influential can also be seen as fundamentally wrong in light of later work. As such The Economics of Population will be of great value to political economists sociologists of knowledge and historians of ideas. | The Economics of Population Key Classic Writings

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The Adult Learner The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

The Adult Learner The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed experiential problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. The 9th edition of The Adult Learner has been revised to include: Updates to the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field. The addition of two new chapters on diversity and inclusion in adult learning and andragogy and the online adult learner. An updated supporting website. This website for the 9th edition of The Adult Learner will provide basic instructor aids including a PowerPoint presentation for each chapter. Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices. If you are a researcher practitioner or student in education an adult learning practitioner training manager or involved in human resource development this is the definitive book in adult learning you should not be without. | The Adult Learner The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development

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The Human Brain during the Third Trimester 225– to 235–mm Crown-Rump Lengths Atlas of Central Nervous System Development Volume 11

The Human Brain during the Third Trimester 225– to 235–mm Crown-Rump Lengths Atlas of Central Nervous System Development Volume 11

This eleventh of 15 short atlases reimagines the classic 5-volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development. This volume presents serial sections from specimens between 225 mm and 235 mm with detailed annotations. An introduction summarizes human CNS developmental highlights around 6. 5 months of gestation. The Glossary (available separately) gives definitions for all the terms used in this volume and all the others in the Atlas. Key Features • Classic anatomical atlases • Detailed labeling of structures in the developing brain offers updated terminology and the identification of unique developmental features such as germinal matrices of specific neuronal populations and migratory streams of young neurons • Appeals to neuroanatomists developmental biologists and clinical practitioners • A valuable reference work on brain development that will be relevant for decades | The Human Brain during the Third Trimester 225– to 235–mm Crown-Rump Lengths Atlas of Central Nervous System Development Volume 11

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The Analysis of Time Series An Introduction with R

The Analysis of Time Series An Introduction with R

This new edition of this classic title now in its seventh edition presents a balanced and comprehensive introduction to the theory implementation and practice of time series analysis. The book covers a wide range of topics including ARIMA models forecasting methods spectral analysis linear systems state-space models the Kalman filters nonlinear models volatility models and multivariate models. | The Analysis of Time Series An Introduction with R

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Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia 2nd Edition Volume 1

Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia 2nd Edition Volume 1

Foods and Nutrition Encyclopedia 2nd Edition is the updated expanded version of what has been described as a monumental classic work. This new edition contains more than 2 400 pages; 1 692 illustrations 96 of which are full-color photographs; 2 800 entries (topics); and 462 tables including a table of 2 500 food compositions. A comprehensive index enables you to find information quickly and easily. | Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia 2nd Edition Volume 1

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Practical Radiotherapy Planning Fifth Edition

Practical Radiotherapy Planning Fifth Edition

Good and effective treatment in radiotherapy requires careful consideration of the complex variables involved as well as critical assessment of the techniques. This new edition of an established classic takes into account advances in imaging and treatment delivery and reflects the current state of the art in the practice of radiotherapy emphasizing the underlying principles of treatment that can be applied for conventional conformal and novel treatments. | Practical Radiotherapy Planning Fifth Edition

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The Sustainable Urban Development Reader

The Sustainable Urban Development Reader

This thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of The Sustainable Urban Development Reader combines classic and contemporary readings to provide a broad introduction to the topic that is accessible to general and undergraduate audiences. The Reader begins by tracing the roots of the sustainable development concept in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through classic readings. It then explores dimensions of urban sustainability including land use and urban design transportation ecological planning and restoration energy and materials use economic development social and environmental justice and green architecture and building. Additional sections cover tools for sustainable development sustainable development internationally visions of sustainable community and case studies from around the world. The Sustainable Urban Development Reader remains unique in presenting a broad array of sustainable city readings each with a concise introduction placing it within the context of this evolving discourse. Presenting an authoritative overview of the field using original sources in a highly readable format this book is a valuable resource for general readers as well as students and researchers in urban studies environmental studies the social sciences and related fields.

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Swimming Pools Design and Construction Fourth Edition

Swimming Pools Design and Construction Fourth Edition

The fourth edition of this classic book provides a comprehensive treatise on the design and construction of swimming pools both public and private. Significantly revised it covers planning materials design construction and finishing water circulation and treatment energy conservation maintenance and repairs. This is a standard book for all civil engineers who need to design and construct swimming pools and a useful reference on the design of water-retaining structures. | Swimming Pools Design and Construction Fourth Edition

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Handbook of Adhesive Technology

Handbook of Adhesive Technology

This classic reference examines the mechanisms driving adhesion categories of adhesives techniques for bond formation and evaluation and major industrial applications. Integrating recent innovation and improved instrumentation the work offers broad and comprehensive coverage. This edition incorporates several new adhesive classes new application topics and recent developments with nanoadhesives and bio-based adhesives. Existing chapters are thoroughly updated revised or replaced and authored by top specialists in the field. Abundant figures tables and equations appear throughout the work. | Handbook of Adhesive Technology

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Adaptation for Animation Transforming Literature Frame by Frame

Adaptation for Animation Transforming Literature Frame by Frame

Talented animation artists often neglect successful storytelling in favor of strong visuals but now you can have both with this complete guide to adaptation for animation. Veteran independent filmmaker Hannes Rall teaches you how to draw and adapt inspiration from copyright-free materials like fairy tales myths and classic literature making it easier than ever to create your own compelling narrative. Particular focus is given to making the adequate narrative and visual choices when transferring a text from page to screen: How to create a successful adaptation. With sections on subjects like transcultural adaptations visual poetry and production design this book is just the right mix of practical advice lavish illustrations and industry case studies to give you everything you need to start adapting your story today. Key features: Learn to apply concepts of adapting classic and modern literature for animation in different techniques Exclusive interviews with animation legends Giannalberto Bendazzi John Canemaker Ishu Patel and Georges Schwizgebel Lavishly illustrated with 325 color images (mostly never published before) that give thrilling insights into the visual development of award-winning animated adaptations | Adaptation for Animation Transforming Literature Frame by Frame

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Stage Makeup

Stage Makeup

Widely referred to as the bible of stage makeup the timely revision of this classic text addresses principles and techniques in the use of makeup for the contemporary performer. This extensive exploration of the application and use of stage makeup and makeup for a variety of performance venues covers all aspects in detail and contains over 1000 photographs drawings and diagrams demonstrating step-by-step procedures. Thoroughly updated and revised this classic text remains accurate and comprehensive providing information from which all readers – whether students new to the field or seasoned professional makeup artists – will benefit. New to this edition: Updated full-color photography throughout Expanded information on makeup design and application 48 new step-by-step instructions in color Expanded chapter on modeling with highlights and shadows New chapter on cross-gender makeup New instruction on making dentures noses and face casting New instructions for creating zombies animals aging effects and trauma Expanded information on makeup for television and film Up-to-date information on Special Effects makeup Up-to-date information on prosthetic makeup Updated chapters on facial hair and wigs Updated resources for products advanced training and health and safety

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Oral Interpretation

Oral Interpretation

In its 13th Edition the iconic Oral Interpretation continues to prepare students to analyze and perform literature through an accessible step-by-step process. New selections join classic favorites and chapters devoted to specific genres—narrative poetry group performance and more—explore the unique challenges of each form. Now tighter and more focused than its predecessors this edition highlights movements in contemporary culture—especially the contributions of social media to current communication. New writings offer advice and strategies for maximizing body and voice in performance and enhanced devices guide novices in performance preparation.

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Urban Politics Cities and Suburbs in a Global Age

Urban Politics Cities and Suburbs in a Global Age

Urban Politics blends the most insightful classic and current political science and related literature with current issues in urban affairs. The book’s integrative theme is ‘power ’ demonstrating that the study of urban politics requires an analysist to look beyond the formal institutions and procedures of local government. The book also develops important subthemes: the impact of globalization; the dominance of economic development over competing local policy concerns; the continuing importance of race in the urban arena; local government activism versus the ‘limits’ imposed on local action by the American constitutional system and economic competition; and the impact of national and state government action on cities. Urban Politics engages students with pragmatic case studies and boxed material that use classic and current urban films and TV shows to illustrate particular aspects of urban politics. The book’s substantial concluding discussion of local policies for environmental sustainability and green cities also appeals to today’s students. Each chapter has been thoroughly rewritten to clearly relate the content to current events and academic literature including the following: the importance of the intergovernmental city the role of local governments as active policy actors and vital policy makers even in areas outside traditional municipal policy concerns the prospects for urban policy and change in and beyond the Trump administration including the ways in which urban politics is affected by but not determined by Washington. Mixing classic theory and research on urban politics with the most recent developments and data in urban and metropolitan affairs Urban Politics 10e is an ideal introductory textbook for students of metropolitan and regional politics and policy. The book’s material on citizen participation urban bureaucracy policy analysis and intergovernmental relations also makes the volume an appropriate choice for Urban Administration courses. Chapter 2 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www. taylorfrancis. com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4. 0 license. | Urban Politics Cities and Suburbs in a Global Age

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Graphics and Visualization Principles & Algorithms

Graphics and Visualization Principles & Algorithms

This book is a comprehensive introduction to visual computing dealing with the modeling and synthesis of visual data by means of computers. What sets this book apart from other computer graphics texts is the integrated coverage of computer graphics and visualization topics including important techniques such as subdivision and multi-resolution modeling scene graphs shadow generation ambient occlusion and scalar and vector data visualization. Students and practitioners will benefit from the comprehensive coverage of the principles that are the basic tools of their trade from fundamental computer graphics and classic visualization techniques to advanced topics. | Graphics and Visualization Principles & Algorithms

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The Mayan Languages

The Mayan Languages

The Mayan Languages presents a comprehensive survey of the language family associated with the Classic Mayan civilization (AD 200–900) a family whose individual languages are still spoken today by at least six million indigenous Maya in Mexico Guatemala Belize and Honduras. This unique resource is an ideal reference for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Mayan languages and linguistics. Written by a team of experts in the field The Mayan Languages presents in-depth accounts of the linguistic features that characterize the thirty-one languages of the family their historical evolution and the social context in which they are spoken. The Mayan Languages:provides detailed grammatical sketches of approximately a third of the Mayan languages representing most of the branches of the family; includes a section on the historical development of the family as well as an entirely new sketch of the grammar of Classic Maya as represented in the hieroglyphic script; provides detailed state-of-the-art discussions of the principal advances in grammatical analysis of Mayan languages; includes ample discussion of the use of the languages in social conversational and poetic contexts. Consisting of topical chapters on the history sociolinguistics phonology morphology syntax semantics discourse structure and acquisition of the Mayan languages this book will be a resource for researchers and other readers with an interest in historical linguistics linguistic anthropology language acquisition and linguistic typology.

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Restorative Techniques in Paediatric Dentistry An Illustrated Guide to the Restoration of Extensive Carious Primary Teeth

Restorative Techniques in Paediatric Dentistry An Illustrated Guide to the Restoration of Extensive Carious Primary Teeth

This was one of the first books on the market to illustrate the various clinical techniques for restoration which is increasingly favored over extraction for primary teeth. A revised and updated edition of this successful text offers in addition new material on plastic restorations. Restorative Techniques addresses the specific needs of the pediatric patient and it helps the clinician manage the restoration with those needs in mind. As a classic volume it is essential for every dentist particularly those who work with children and adolescents and particularly those who perform restorative dentistry. | Restorative Techniques in Paediatric Dentistry An Illustrated Guide to the Restoration of Extensive Carious Primary Teeth

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Encyclopedia of Homosexuality Volume I

Encyclopedia of Homosexuality Volume I

First published in 1990 The Encyclopedia of Homosexuality brings together a collection of outstanding articles that were at the time of this book’s original publication classic pioneering and recent. Together the two volumes provide scholarship on male and female homosexuality and bisexuality and reaching beyond questions of physical sexuality they examine the effects of homophilia and homophobia on literature art religion science law philosophy society and history. Many of the writings were considered to be controversial and often contradictory at that time and refer to issues and difficulties that still exist today. This volume contains entries from A-L. | Encyclopedia of Homosexuality Volume I

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Family Self and Human Development Across Cultures Theory and Applications

Family Self and Human Development Across Cultures Theory and Applications

Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı's influential volume was a work of masterful scholarship and field-defining thought that challenged the existing assumptions in mainstream western psychology about the nature of individuals. During the past two decades since its publication cultural and cross-cultural research and theory on the self family and human development have expanded greatly developing fruitfully from the basic issues and paradigms Kağıtçıbaşı explored. This Classic Edition provides a critical assessment consideration and reflection of recent scholarship in this field. It brings this essential work up to date and appraises it in the light of current prevailing perspectives. | Family Self and Human Development Across Cultures Theory and Applications

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The United Nations and Changing World Politics Revised and Updated with a New Introduction

The United Nations and Changing World Politics Revised and Updated with a New Introduction

The revised and updated Introduction to this classic text situates the UN in substantially changing world politics including: The election of the ninth Secretary-General António Guterres; The burgeoning of “new nationalisms” worldwide including most importantly in the Trump administration’s Washington DC and Brexit; The continuing proliferation of such non-state actors as ISIS and those in the “third UN ” including developmental and humanitarian NGOs. Essential to all classes on the UN International Organizations and Global Studies this interim edition of The United Nations and Changing World Politics is refreshed for students and scholars alike. | The United Nations and Changing World Politics Revised and Updated with a New Introduction

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