This book presents general relativity as a cornerstone of modern theoretical physics. It covers both classical general relativity and supergravity and offers plenty of historical background on the physicists relevant to the theories presented.
It signals new and impending developments in philosophy, which has seen Bayesian models deployed in formal epistemology and philosophy of science, but has yet to explore the full potential of Bayesian models as a framework in argumentation.
Leaving aside human and social capital for a future volume, the book should be viewed as a crucial first step in developing indicators for total wealth in the countries covered by the case studies, which include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique and South Africa.
Presents a considerable number of interrelated contributions dealing with the scientific ability to shape and control matter and electromagnetic fields on a sub-wavelength scale. This book is suitable for people working in the disciplines of physics, biology and chemistry.
This book addresses the ways in which the metaphor of the criminal as monster is used to scapegoat certain categories of crimes and criminals for anxieties about our own potential for deviant, and, indeed, dangerous interests.
The context of education and learning covers schools, higher education, non-formal education, religious institutions, adult literacy, curriculum and textbooks.
The book proposes a set of original contributions in research areas shared by planning theory, architectural research, design and ethical inquiry.
This book discusses decades of research, defining the special value of hardiness: being resilient by not only surviving, but thriving under stress, thereby achieving fulfillment in living. The book includes examples of hardiness assessment and training.
Honoring the centenary of the original appearance of Ideen, this book assesses the influence of Husserl's concept of phenomenology on leading figures and movements of the last century: Ortega y Gassett, Edith Stein, Heidegger and Gurwitsch, among others.
This book makes a major contribution to knowledge and theory by drawing implications of teacher effectiveness research for the field of teacher training and professional development.
Published since 1899, this is the authoritative reference on the demography and sociology of Jewish life in the U.S. and around the world. Covers population and character of Jewish communities, directories of Jewish organizations, publications and more.
Drawing on the work of leading scholars in the fields of philosophy, political theory, international law, religious studies and peace studies, this book makes a significant contribution to current literature on war, justice and post-conflict reconciliation.