An empirically informed, philosophical account of the nature of anxiety and its value for agency, virtue, and decision making.
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How aesthetics--understood as a more encompassing framework for human activity--might become the primary discourse for political and social engagement. These essays make the case for a reignited understanding of aesthetics--one that casts aesthetics not as illusory, subjective, …
Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- An Alternative Approach to Foreign Direct Investment in Emerging Economies -- The Argument in Brief -- Data and Methods -- Implications and Scope -- The Plan of the Bo…
A comprehensive review of contemporary research in the vision sciences, reflecting the rapid advances of recent years.
An investigation of dance and choreography that views them not only as artistic strategies but also as intrinsically theoretical and critical practices Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 Precarious Rapture -- 2 Violent Desire -- 3 Ecstatic Community -- 4 Outer Spa…
A new edition of a classic work that originated the "embodied cognition" movement and was one of the first to link science and Buddhist practices.
A guide to the basics of information visualization that teaches nonprogrammers how to use advanced data mining and visualization techniques to design insightful visualizations.
FashionEast: The Spectre That Haunted Socialism
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A richly illustrated, comprehensive study of fashion under socialism, from state-sponsored prototypes to unofficial imitations of Paris fashion. Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Art versus Technology -- Chapter 2 Between Science and Myth -- Chapter 3 Ea…
"Electronic commerce has spurred far-reaching changes in business, on multiple fronts, using many technologies. This book provides a deep, practical understanding of these technologies and their use in e-commerce. Unlike other books on e-commerce, it does not concentrate solely …
The sixth edition of the foundational reference on cognitive neuroscience, with entirely new material that covers the latest research, experimental approaches, and measurement methodologies.
Applying the principles of human-centered design to real-world health care challenges, from drug packaging to early detection of breast cancer.
An investigation of non-tenure-track faculty at ten elite research universities and the implications for undergraduate education, institutional governance, and American preeminence in higher education. Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Do We Know Who Teaches …
In this book, Edward Ashford Lee makes a bold claim: that the creators of digital technology have an unsurpassed medium for creativity. Technology has advanced to the point where progress seems limited not by physical constraints but the human imagination. Writing for both liter…
A guide to understanding the inner workings and outer limits of technology and why we should never assume that computers always get it right. "In Artificial Unintelligence, Meredith Broussard argues that our collective enthusiasm for applying computer technology to every aspect…
An examination of eugenic thinking past and present, from forced sterilization to prenatal screening, drawing on experience with those who survived eugenics.
"The emergence of the environmental humanities as an academic discipline early in the twenty-first century reflects the growing conviction that environmental problems cannot be solved by science and technology alone. This book offers a concise overview of this new multidisciplin…