An exploration of moral stress, distress, and injuries inherent in modern society through the maps that pervade academic and public communications worlds.In Ethics in Everyday Places, ethicist and geographer Tom Koch considers what happens when, as he puts it, "you do everything right but know you've done something wrong." The resulting moral stress and injury, he argues, are pervasive in moder…
A comprehensive account of the neurobiological basis of language, arguing that species-specific brain differences may be at the root of the human capacity for language.OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
"The pandemic has raised awareness of the need for universal access to high speed internet service in the United States. This book shows us that the debate about internet access is but the latest chapter in a long history of debates about universal service in the United States. This book analyzes the history, costs, and benefits of providing universal access to technologies and services, includ…
Tracing the thread of ""decreation"" in Chinese thought, from constantly changing classical masterpieces to fake cell phones that are better than the original.OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
Literary authors have frequently called on elements of cartography to ground fictional space, to visualize sites, and to help readers get their bearings in the imaginative world of the text. Today, the convergence of digital mapping and globalization has spurred a cartographic turn in literature. This book gathers leading scholars to consider the relationship of literature and cartography. Gene…
Can we can use the patterns and processes of convergent evolution to make inferences about universal laws of life, on Earth and elsewhere In this book, Russell Powell investigates whether we can use the patterns and processes of convergent evolution to make inferences about universal laws of life, on Earth and elsewhere. Weaving together disparate philosophical and empirical threads, Powell off…
A call to redefine mobility so that it is connected, heterogeneous, intelligent, and personalized, as well as sustainable, adaptable, and city-friendly.OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
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"This book provides a model for teaching computational thinking to middle and high school students across a broad range of school subjects"--OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
An examination of ""digital coping"" involving the use of communication technologies, particularly social media, in responding to illness.OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.