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Chapman, Allan |
Mary Somerville and the World of Science |
I07558 |
2015 |
eBook |
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Grazier, Kevin R |
Hollyweird Science |
I07534 |
2015 |
eBook |
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Cockell, Charles S |
Human Governance Beyond Earth |
I06234 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| 44 |
Hafemeister, David |
Physics of Societal Issues |
I05952 |
2014 |
eBook |
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Vuori, Synn??ve |
Explaining Technical Change in a Small Country |
I04137 |
1994 |
eBook |
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| Title | Mary Somerville and the World of Science |
| Author(s) | Chapman, Allan |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | XIII, 92 p. 17 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Mary Somerville (1780-1872), after whom Somerville College Oxford was named, was the first woman scientist to win an international reputation entirely in her own right, rather than through association with a scientific brother or father. She was active in astronomy, one of the most demanding areas of science of the day, and flourished in the unique British tradition of Grand Amateurs, who paid their own way and were not affiliated with any academic institution. Mary Somerville was to science what Jane Austen was to literature and Frances Trollope to travel writing. Allan Chapman???s vivid account brings to light the story of an exceptional woman, whose achievements in a field dominated by men deserve to be very widely known |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319093994 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. HISTORY
7. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
8. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
9. Philosophy and science
10. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
11. PHYSICS
12. Science???Social aspects
13. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
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| Title | Hollyweird Science : From Quantum Quirks to the Multiverse |
| Author(s) | Grazier, Kevin R;Cass, Stephen |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | XVI, 308 p. 60 illus., 30 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Lighthearted, quirky, and upbeat, this book explores the portrayal of science and technology on both the big and little screen -- and how Hollywood is actually doing a better job of getting it right than ever before. Grounded in the real-word, and often cutting-edge, science and technology that inspires fictional science, the authors survey Hollywood depictions of topics such as quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and alien worlds. Including material from interviews with over two dozen writers, producers, and directors of acclaimed science-themed productions -- as well as scientists, science fiction authors, and science advisors -- Hollyweird Science examines screen science fiction from the sometimes-conflicting vantage points of storytellers, researchers, and viewers. Including a foreword by Eureka co-creator and executive producer Jaime Paglia, and an afterword by astronomer and science fiction author Michael Brotherton, Ph.D., this book is accessible to all readers from the layperson to the armchair expert to the professional scientist, and will delight all of them equally |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319150727 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Knowledge - Discourse
5. Performing arts
6. Popular Science in Astronomy
7. SCIENCE EDUCATION
8. Science???Social aspects
9. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
10. Sociology
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| Title | Human Governance Beyond Earth : Implications for Freedom |
| Author(s) | Cockell, Charles S |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | X, 237 p. 2 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book extends the discussion of the nature of freedom and what it means for a human to be free. This question has occupied the minds of thinkers since the Enlightenment. However, without exception, every one of these discussions has focused on the character of liberty on Earth. In this volume the authors explore how people are likely to be governed in space and how that will affect what sort of liberty they experience. Who will control oxygen? How will people maximise freedom of movement in a lethal environment? What sort of political and economic systems can be created in places that will be inherently isolated? These are just a few of the major questions that bear on the topic of extra-terrestrial liberty. ??During the last forty years an increasing number of nations have developed the capability of launching people into space. The USA, Europe, Russia, China and soon India have human space exploration programs. These developments raise the fundamental question of how are humans to be governed in space. This book follows from a previous volume published in this series which looked at the Meaning of Liberty Beyond the Earth and explored what sort of freedoms could exist in space in a very general way. This new volume focuses on systems of governance and how they will influence which of these sorts of freedoms will become dominant in extra-terrestrial society. The book targets a wide readership covers many groups including: Space policy makers interested in understanding how societies will develop in space and what the policy implications might be for space organisations. Space engineers interested in understanding how social developments in space might influence the way in which infrastructure and space settlements should be designed. Space scientists interested in how scientific developments might influence the social structures of settlements beyond the Earth. Social scientists (political philosophers, ethicists etc) interested in understanding how societies will develop in the future |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319180632 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. ETHICS
5. INTERNATIONAL LAW
6. Law of the sea
7. Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space
8. Personality
9. Personality and Social Psychology
10. Philosophy and social sciences
11. Philosophy of the Social Sciences
12. Science???Social aspects
13. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
14. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
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| Title | Physics of Societal Issues : Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy |
| Author(s) | Hafemeister, David |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2014. |
| Description | XX, 668 p. 109 illus., 38 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book provides the reader with essential tools needed to analyze complex societal issues and demonstrates the transition from physics to modern-day laws and treaties. This second edition features new equation-oriented material and extensive data sets drawing upon current information from experts in their fields. Problems to challenge the reader and extend discussion are presented on three timely issues: ?? ????????????????? National Security: Weapons, Offense, Defense, Verification, Nuclear Proliferation, Terrorism ????????????????? Environment: Air/Water, Nuclear, Climate Change, EM Fields/Epidemiology ????????????????? Energy: Current Energy Situation, Buildings, Solar Buildings, Renewable ??Energy, Enhanced End-Use Efficiency, Transportation, Economics ?? Praise for the first edition: "This insight is needed in Congress and the Executive Branch. Hafemeister, a former Congressional fellow with wide Washington experience, has written a book for physicists, chemists and engineers who want to learn science and policy on weapons, energy, and the environment. Scientists who want to make a difference will want this book." Richard Scribner, first Director, Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow Program, AAAS ?? "Hafemeister shows how much one can understand about nuclear weapons and missile issues through simple back-of-the-envelope calculations. He also provides compact explanations of the partially successful attempts that have been made over the past 60 years to control these weapons of mass destruction. Hopefully, Physics of Societal Issues will help interest a new generation of physicists in continuing this work." Frank von Hippel, Professor, Princeton, former Assistant Director, National Security, White House, OSTP ?? "Energy policy must be quantitative. People who don't calculate economic tradeoffs often champion simplistic hardware. ???The solution is more... nuclear power, or electric cars, or photovoltaics, etc.??? Some simple physics will show that the true solution matches supply and demand as an ???integrated resource plan.??? Physics of Societal Issues is a good place to begin this journey." Arthur Rosenfeld, former California Energy Commissioner, Professor-emeritus, U. of California-Berkeley |
| ISBN,Price | 9781461492726 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. Energy and state
4. Energy policy
5. Energy Policy, Economics and Management
6. Environmental law
7. Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice
8. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
9. NUCLEAR ENERGY
10. Renewable and Green Energy
11. Renewable energy resources
12. Science???Social aspects
13. Security Science and Technology
14. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
15. System safety
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| Title | Explaining Technical Change in a Small Country : The Finnish National Innovation System |
| Author(s) | Vuori, Synn??ve;Vuorinen, Pentti |
| Publication | Heidelberg, 1. Imprint: Physica
2. Physica-Verlag HD, 1994. |
| Description | XI, 215 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Technical change is produced by the interaction of a large number of technical, economic, social and institutional factors. One of the starting points is the concept of national innovation systems. The aim of this book is to take Finland as an example illustrating the challenges faced by small countries. The characteristics and performance of the Finnish national innovation system of the last couple of decades are analyzed. The Finnish experience is put in a broader context by comparing it with a few other countries. The development paths possible in the near future are assessed. According to the results, many problems remain despite favourable developments in several technology indicators. The rigidities of the social institutions created during the 1970s and 1980s seem to have become obstacles for economic and technological development. There are fairly large differences between the countries studied, and even between the culturally and historically close Nordic countries. However,Finland and Sweden seem to share the same kind of encompassing collective risk-sharing systems, which may have detrimental effects on, for instance, incentives related to innovativeness. Increasing globalisation requires further development of the national system of innovation. Technology policy must be seen as one part of more encompassing social and economic policies, and the role of factors such as well-functioning institutions, appropriate education and sound incentive systems is highly important. The papers of this book are written by experts of various research disciplines. They reflect the respective views on the issue how technical change in Finland can be explained. It is also discussed how Finland fares in comparison to Denmark, Sweden, Japan and the United States |
| ISBN,Price | 9783642959134 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Business
2. Business and Management, general
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. ECONOMIC POLICY
6. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
7. Management science
8. R & D/Technology Policy
9. Science???Social aspects
10. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education
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