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Nomura, Yasunori |
Quantum Physics, Mini Black Holes, and the Multiverse |
I08741 |
2018 |
eBook |
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von Hippel, Frank |
Plutonium |
I08705 |
2019 |
eBook |
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| 33 |
Szocik, Konrad |
The Human Factor in a Mission to Mars |
I08662 |
2019 |
eBook |
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| 34 |
Larsen, Kristine |
Particle Panic! |
I08581 |
2019 |
eBook |
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| 35 |
Traphagan, John W |
Science, Culture and the Search for Life on Other Worlds |
I08535 |
2016 |
eBook |
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| 36 |
Huysman, M.H |
Communities and Technologies |
I11587 |
2003 |
eBook |
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| 37 |
Kurz-Milcke, Elke |
Experts in Science and Society |
I10577 |
2004 |
eBook |
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| 38 |
Bainbridge, William Sims |
The Meaning and Value of Spaceflight |
I08526 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| 39 |
Cockell, Charles S |
The Meaning of Liberty Beyond Earth |
I07745 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| 40 |
Traphagan, John |
Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Imagination |
I07631 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| Title | Quantum Physics, Mini Black Holes, and the Multiverse : Debunking Common Misconceptions in Theoretical Physics |
| Author(s) | Nomura, Yasunori;Poirier, Bill;Terning, John;Nekoogar, Farzad |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2018. |
| Description | XIV, 212 p. 190 illus., 71 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | "Modern physics is rife with provocative and fascinating ideas, from quantum mechanics to the multiverse. But as interesting as these concepts are, they are also easy to understand. This book, written with deft hands by true experts in the field, helps to illuminate some of the most important and game-changing ideas in physics today." Sean M. Carroll "The Multiversal book series is equally unique, providing book-length extensions of the lectures with enough additional depth for those who truly want to explore these fields, while also providing the kind of clarity that is appropriate for interested lay people to grasp the general principles involved. " Lawrence M. Krauss This book explores, explains and debunks some common misconceptions about quantum physics, particle physics, space-time, and Multiverse cosmology. It seeks to separate science from pseudoscience. The material is presented in layperson-friendly language, followed by additional technical sections which explain basic equations and principles. This feature is very attractive to non-expert readers who nevertheless seek a deeper understanding of the theories, and wish to explore beyond just the basic description. Multiversal Journeys??? is a trademark of Farzad Nekoogar and Multiversal Journeys, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319417097 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. COSMOLOGY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Elementary particles (Physics)
5. Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory
6. PHYSICS
7. Popular Science in Physics
8. Quantum Field Theories, String Theory
9. QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
10. QUANTUM PHYSICS
11. Science???Social aspects
12. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
13. STRING THEORY
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| Title | Plutonium : How Nuclear Power???s Dream Fuel Became a Nightmare |
| Author(s) | von Hippel, Frank;Takubo, Masafumi;Kang, Jungmin |
| Publication | Singapore, Springer Singapore, 2019. |
| Description | XXI, 177 p. 51 illus., 44 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book provides a readable and thought-provoking analysis of the issues surrounding nuclear fuel reprocessing and fast-neutron reactors, including discussion of resources, economics, radiological risk and resistance to nuclear proliferation. It describes the history and science behind reprocessing, and gives an overview of the status of reprocessing programmes around the world. It concludes that such programs should be discontinued. While nuclear power is seen by many as the only realistic solution to the carbon emission problem, some national nuclear establishments have been pursuing development and deployment of sodium-cooled plutonium breeder reactors, and plutonium recycling. Its proponents argue that this system would offer significant advantages relative to current light water reactor technology in terms of greater uranium utilization efficiency, and that separating out the long-lived plutonium and other transuranics from spent fuel and fissioning them in fast reactors would greatly reduce the duration of the toxicity of radioactive waste. However, the history of efforts to deploy this system commercially in a number of countries over the last six decades has been one of economic and technical failure and, in some cases, was used to mask clandestine nuclear weapon development programs. Covering topics of significant public interest including nuclear safety, fuel storage, environmental impact and the spectre of nuclear terrorism, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of the issue for nuclear engineers, policy analysts, government officials and the general public. |
| ISBN,Price | 9789811399015 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. ENERGY
4. NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
5. NUCLEAR ENERGY
6. PHYSICS
7. Popular Science in Energy
8. Popular Science in Physics
9. Science???Social aspects
10. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
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| Title | The Human Factor in a Mission to Mars : An Interdisciplinary Approach |
| Author(s) | Szocik, Konrad |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2019. |
| Description | XII, 266 p. 16 illus., 11 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | A manned mission to Mars is faced with challenges and topics that may not be obvious but of great importance and challenging for such a mission. This is the first book that collects contributions from scholars in various fields, from astronomy and medicine, to theology and philosophy, addressing such topics. The discussion goes beyond medical and technological challenges of such a deep-space mission. The focus is on human nature, human emotions and biases in such a new environment. The primary audience for this book are all researchers interested in the human factor in a space mission including philosophers, social scientists, astronomers, and others. This volume will also be of high interest for a much wider audience like the non-academic world, or for students |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030020590 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Aerospace engineering
2. Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
3. ASTRONAUTICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Personality
7. Personality and Social Psychology
8. RESEARCH ETHICS
9. Research???Moral and ethical aspects
10. Science and Technology Studies
11. Science???Social aspects
12. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
13. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
14. SPACE SCIENCES
15. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
16. Technology???Sociological aspects
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| Title | Particle Panic! : How Popular Media and Popularized Science Feed Public Fears of Particle Accelerator Experiments |
| Author(s) | Larsen, Kristine |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2019. |
| Description | XV, 194 p. 48 illus., 44 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | From novels and short stories to television and film, popular media has made a cottage industry of predicting the end of the world will be caused by particle accelerators. Rather than allay such fears, public pronouncements by particle scientists themselves often unwittingly fan the flames of hysteria. This book surveys media depictions of particle accelerator physics and the perceived dangers these experiments pose. In addition, it describes the role of scientists in propagating such fears and misconceptions, offering as a conclusion ways in which the scientific community could successfully allay such misplaced fears through more effective communication strategies. The book is aimed at the general reader interested in separating fact from fiction in the field of high-energy physics, at science educators and communicators, and, last but not least, at all scientists concerned about these issues. About the Author Kristine M Larsen holds a Ph.D. in Physics and is currently a professor at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, in the Geological Sciences Department. She has published a number of books, among them The Women Who Popularized Geology in the 19th Century (Springer, 2017), The Mythological Dimensions of Neil Gaiman (eds. Anthony Burdge, Jessica Burke, and Kristine Larsen. Kitsune Press, 2012. Recipient of the Gold Medal for Science Fiction/Fantasy in the 2012 Florida Publishing Association Awards), The Mythological Dimensions of Doctor Who (eds. Anthony Burdge, Jessica Burke, and Kristine Larsen. Kitsune Press, 2010), as well as Stephen Hawking: A Biography (Greenwood Press, 2005) and Cosmology 101 (Greenwood Press, (2007) |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030122065 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. COMMUNICATION
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Media and Communication
5. NUCLEAR PHYSICS
6. Particle and Nuclear Physics
7. PHYSICS
8. Popular Science in Physics
9. Popular Science in Technology
10. Science???Social aspects
11. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
12. TECHNOLOGY
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| I08581 |
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| Title | Science, Culture and the Search for Life on Other Worlds |
| Author(s) | Traphagan, John W |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | X, 161 p. 4 illus., 3 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book explores humanity???s thoughts and ideas about extraterrestrial life, paying close attention to the ways science and culture interact with one another to create a context of imagination and discovery related to life on other worlds. Despite the recent explosion in our knowledge of other planets and the seeming era of discovery in which we live, to date we have found no concrete evidence that we are not alone. Our thinking about life on other worlds has been and remains the product of a combination of scientific investigation and human imagination shaped by cultural values--particularly values of exploration and discovery connected to American society. The rapid growth in our awareness of other worlds makes this a crucial moment to think about and assess the influence of cultural values on the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Here the author considers the junction of science and culture with a focus on two main themes: (1) the underlying assumptions, many of which are tacitly based upon cultural values common in American society, that have shaped the ways researchers in astrobiology and SETI have conceptualized the nature of their endeavor and represented ideas about the potential influence contact might have on human civilization, and (2) the empirical evidence we can access as a way of thinking about the social impact that contact with alien intelligence might have for humanity |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319417455 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ANTHROPOLOGY
2. ASTROBIOLOGY
3. ASTRONOMY
4. Cultural studies
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
8. Science???Social aspects
9. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
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| Title | Communities and Technologies |
| Author(s) | Huysman, M.H;Wenger, Etienne;Wulf, Volker |
| Publication | Dordrecht, Springer Netherlands, 2003. |
| Description | XII, 484 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The book contains 24 research articles related to the emerging research field of Communities and Technologies (C&T). The papers treat subjects such as online communities, communities of practice, Community support systems, Digital Cities, regional communities and the internet, knowledge sharing and communities, civil communities, communities and education and social capital. As a result of a very quality-oriented review process, the work reflects the best of current research and practice in the field of C&T |
| ISBN,Price | 9789401701150 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. APPLICATION SOFTWARE
2. COMPUTER SCIENCE
3. Computer Science, general
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Information Systems Applications (incl. Internet)
7. MANAGEMENT
8. Science???Social aspects
9. SOCIAL SCIENCES
10. Social Sciences, general
11. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
12. User interfaces (Computer systems)
13. User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction
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| Title | Experts in Science and Society |
| Author(s) | Kurz-Milcke, Elke;Gigerenzer, Gerd |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer US, 2004. |
| Description | VIII, 314 p. 19 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | In today's complex world, we have come to rely increasingly on those who have expertise in specific areas and can bring their knowledge to bear on crucial social, political and scientific questions. Taking the viewpoint that experts are consulted when there is something important at stake for an individual, a group, or society at large, Experts in Science and Society explores expertise as a relational concept. How do experts balance their commitment to science with that to society? How does a society actually determine that a person has expertise? What personal traits are valued in an expert? From where does the expert derive authority? What makes new forms of expertise emerge? These and related questions are addressed from a wide range of areas in order to be inclusive, as well as to demonstrate similarities across areas. Likewise, in order to be culturally comparative, this volume includes examples and discussions of experts in different countries and even in different time periods. The topics include the roles of political experts, scientific experts, medical experts, legal experts, and more |
| ISBN,Price | 9780306479649 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Clinical psychology
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Philosophy and science
5. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
6. Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary
7. Science???Social aspects
8. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
9. Sociology
10. Sociology, general
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| Title | The Meaning and Value of Spaceflight : Public Perceptions |
| Author(s) | Bainbridge, William Sims |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | XI, 225 p. 1 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book presents the most serious and comprehensive study, by far, of American public perceptions about the meaning of space exploration, analyzing vast troves of questionnaire data collected by many researchers and polling firms over a span of six decades and anchored in influential social science theories.?? It doesn't simply report the percentages who held various opinions, but employs sophisticated statistical techniques to answer profound questions and achieve fresh discoveries. Both the Bush and the Obama administrations have cut back severely on fundamental research in space science and engineering.??Understanding better what space exploration means for citizens can contribute to charting a feasible but progressive course. Since the end of the Space Race between the US and the USSR, social scientists have almost completely ignored space exploration as a topic for serious analysis, and this book seeks to revive that kind of contribution. The author communicates the insights in a lucid style, not only intelligible but interesting to readers from a variety of backgrounds.?? |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319078786 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Aerospace engineering
2. Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
3. ASTRONAUTICS
4. Cultural studies
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. Methodology of the Social Sciences
8. Political communication
9. Science???Social aspects
10. SOCIAL SCIENCES
11. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
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| Title | Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Imagination : SETI at the Intersection of Science, Religion, and Culture |
| Author(s) | Traphagan, John |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | X, 110 p. 1 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) represents one of the most significant crossroads at which the assumptions and methods of scientific inquiry come into direct contact with???and in many cases conflict with???those of religion. Indeed, at the core of SETI is the same question that motivates many interested in religion: What is the place of humanity in the universe? Both scientists involved with SETI (and in other areas) and those interested in and dedicated to some religious traditions are engaged in contemplating these types of questions, even if their respective approaches and answers differ significantly. This book explores this intersection with a focus on three core points: 1) the relationship between science and religion as it is expressed within the framework of SETI research, 2) the underlying assumptions, many of which are tacitly based upon cultural values common in American society, that have shaped the ways in which SETI researchers have conceptualized the nature of their endeavor and represented ideas about the potential influence contact might have on human civilization, and 3) what sort of empirical evidence we might be able to access as a way of thinking about the social impact that contact with alien intelligence might have for humanity, from both religious and cultural perspectives. The book?? developed as a result of a course the author teaches at the University of Texas at Austin: Religion, Science, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319105512 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ANTHROPOLOGY
2. ASTRONOMY
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. Popular Science in Astronomy
6. RELIGION
7. Religious Studies, general
8. Science???Social aspects
9. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
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