Impact of Science on Society, Paperback

The story of what's happened to the air we breathe, the impact it has had on our health and what we can do to fight back.

The impact of the digital world and its algorithms on human beings and society

Reducere. Virus of the Mind is the first popular book devoted to the science of memetics, a controversial new field that transcends psychology, biology, anth...

This is the first comprehensive overview of the 'science of science, ' an emerging interdisciplinary field that relies on big data to unveil the re...

Reducere. A look at some of the most amazing elevators in the world. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engin...

Reducere. An in-depth history of science, primarily covering the 1930s, from Superman to Olaf Stapledon's Star Maker. The book examines science fiction liter...

Reducere. The term 'science fiction' conjures an image of aliens, laser guns, and dystopia-a medley of wild, improbable scenarios and possibilities. As a lit...

Presents key topics with an emphasis on experimental research and logic. Students will learn the importance of developing testable hypotheses, how ...

Reducere. Unlike other books on epidemics, which either focus on the science behind how microbes cause disease or tell first-person accounts of one particula...

A masterful survey of the history of Marxist philosophy of science Sheehan retraces the development of a Marxist philosophy of science through deta...

This book explores the ways in which emotion is understood, researched and experienced through digital technologies. With attention to questions wh...

Reducere. This engaging and accessible book explains the scientific principles behind guns, both ancient and modern. It connects their evolution to advances ...

The Game Plan is designed to be used by secondary instructional leaders who want to make a lasting impact on the culture of literacy and data in th...

Reducere. An interview with Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia on the interplay of religion, science and technology from an Eastern Orthodox perspective. Met...

An exploration of how the physicality of the material world shapes our thoughts, emotions, cosmological frameworks, social relations and our bodies...

Reducere. This book comes from two authors with scientific backgrounds. It recognises the huge advances made through science and their beneficial impact on s...

In Central Europe, limited success in revisiting the role of science in the segregation of Roma reverberates with the yet-unmet call for contextual...

Reducere. This is a detailed history of one of the most important and dramatic episodes in modern science, recounted from the novel vantage point of the dawn...

Reducere. Researchers in learning sciences are pioneering instructional technologies that have the capacity to revolutionize the nation's educational system....

Reducere. Beloved for his Narnian tales and books of Christian apologetics, bestselling British writer C. S. Lewis also was a perceptive critic of the growin...

Test Prep Books' TExES Core Subjects EC-6 291 Test Prep: TExES 291 Study Guide and Practice Test Questions 2nd Edition] Made by Test Prep Books exp...

The Great Smog of China traces Chinese air pollution events dating back to more than 2, 000 years ago. Based on the authors' fieldwork, interviews ...

Reducere. DescriptionFor Albert Einstein, 1905 was a remarkable year. It was also a miraculous year for the history and future of science. In six short month...

Reducere. This book tells how quantitative ideas of chance have transformed the natural and social sciences as well as everyday life over the past three cent...

Reducere. J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fascinating and fundamental questions about how...

Migration is a politically sensitive topic and an important aspect of contentious debates about social and cultural diversity, economic stability, ...

This compelling book examines parental leave policies in Nordic countries, looking at how these laws encourage men towards life courses with greate...

Reducere. The definitive insider's history of the genetic revolution--significantly updated to reflect the discoveries of the last decade. James D. Watson, t...

Whether a student, an instructor, a researcher, or just someone interested in understanding the roots of sociology and our social world, The Cambri...

Reducere. Twenty Stories and Novellas from Hugo, Campbell, and Locus Award Winner Greg Egan, Arguably Australia's Greatest Living Science Fiction Writer In a...

Each year, the Supreme Court of the United States announces new rulings with deep consequences for our lives. This third volume in Palgrave's SCOTU...

Reducere. Foer's unlikely journey from chronically forgetful science journalist to U.S. Memory Champion frames a revelatory exploration of the vast, hidden i...

Reducere. Read how the science of Quantum Physics proves that our mind, expectations, thoughts, emotions or faith can have a direct impact on our reality and...

This transformative guide completely breaks down our current understanding of biological sex and gender diversity.Introducing readers to seven vari...

Reducere. This book is an introduction to computers covering relevant topics that include: computers and society, the Internet, social media, Microsoft Offic...

Reducere. The hidden brain is the voice in our ear when we make the most important decisions in our lives--but we're never aware of it. The hidden brain deci...

Reducere. Only a few books stand as landmarks in social and scientific upheaval. Norbert Wiener's classic is one in that small company. Founder of the scienc...

Reducere. Imagine a sustainable world, run on clean and renewable energies that are less aggressive to the environment. Now imagine humanity under the impact...

Reducere. It is easy to think of evolution as something that happened long ago, or that occurs only in "nature, " or that is so slow that its ongoing impact ...

Reducere. DescriptionThis book is a milestone in the history of academic research on the development and role of geomancy (fengshui in Chinese and p'ungsu in...

Reducere. Our Rule the Kingdom of ACT test prep guide builds off three principles: Strategies, knowledge, and practice. It provides a clear understanding of ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Ian TuhovskyDiscover the powerful way to transform your relationships with friends, loved ones, and even co-workers, with p...

Reducere. Lee D. Baker explores what racial categories mean to the American public and how these meanings are reinforced by anthropology, popular culture, an...

DescriptionA Seat at the Table examines how women in Congress assess their experiences in and contributions to American politics. Drawing on person...

Reducere. Now in paperback, this breakthrough book on the new psychological science of time by one of the most influential living psychologists--the New York...

Written by one of the world's most distinguished historians of psychiatry, Psychiatry and Its Discontents provides a wide-ranging and critical pers...

Harnessing the energy of provocative theories generated by recent understandings of the human body, the natural world, and the material world, Mate...

DescriptionWhat happens with something becomes someone?In the aftermath of an asteroid impact, Earth's power grid is damaged nearly beyond recovery...

Analysts and pundits from across the American political spectrum describe Islamic fundamentalism as one of the greatest threats to modern, Western-...

The Psychology of Brexit examines the psychological causes, catalysts, and consequences of Brexit. Unlike most cultural upheavals, Brexit is not th...

Reducere. Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization is the only concise overview of Japan's phenomenal impact on world pop culture available in English. Sur...

Reducere. As one of the world's most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and prof...

Reducere. A quiet yet profound revolution is taking place right before our very eyes. The rise of virtual reality is consuming objective reality as our gold ...

Reducere. DescriptionThe great challenge for the Christian in a post-Christian context is how to impact this fallen world with our faith. In Making a Differe...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Judith HowardIt is not unusual for educators today, whether in the early childhood, primary or secondary sectors, to be con...

Reducere. Most people get information about child sexual abuse from media coverage, social movements, or conversations with family and friends. Confronting C...

Reducere. Economic growth since the Industrial Revolution has been achieved at great cost both to the natural environment and to the autonomy of communities....

Reducere. Life on 1/10th the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome.We all want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global...

Reducere. Featuring real-life stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life's struggles, Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health i...

Some of the best and most influential papers by Amos Tversky, one of the most brilliant social science thinkers of the twentieth century.Amos Tvers...

Reducere. Based in the idea that social phenomena are best studied through the lens of different disciplinary perspectives, Empty Churches studies the growin...

TIME Magazine's 2020 "Kid of the Year" Innovate and Create Our generation is growing up in a time where we're seeing problems that have never exist...

Reducere. A POST-APOCALYPTIC FIRST CONTACT EPIC - NO-BULL SCI-FI AT ITS BEST!Aliens, First-Contact, Collapse, Dreamtech, Revolution and Extinction.IT IS DECE...

Reducere. What have scientists learned about the causes of autism spectrum disorder? Why do different kids have such different symptoms, and what are the bes...

All societies have their own customs and beliefs surrounding death. In the West, traditional ways of mourning are disappearing, and although Wester...