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Vitalism and Its Legacy in Twentieth Century Life Sciences and Philosophy
This Open Access book combines philosophical and historical analysis of various forms of alternatives to mechanism and mechanistic explanation, focusing on the 19th century to the present. It addresses vitalism, organicism and responses to materialism and its relevance to current biological science. In doing so, it promotes dialogue and discussion about the historical and philosophical importan…
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- 978-3-031-12604-8
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- VIII, 269
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- History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences (HPTL, volume 29)
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Flexitranstore: Special Session in the 21st International Symposium on High V…
This open access book comprises 10 high-level papers on research and innovation within the Flexitranstore Project that were presented at the FLEXITRANSTORE special session organized as part of the 21st International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering. FLEXITRANSTORE (An Integrated Platform for Increased FLEXIbility in smart TRANSmission grids with STORage Entities and large penetration of…
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- 9783030378189
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- VI, 115
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- 610
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From Assessing to Conserving Biodiversity : Conceptual and Practical Challenges
This open access book features essays written by philosophers, biologists, ecologists and conservation scientists facing the current biodiversity crisis. Despite increasing communication, accelerating policy and management responses, and notwithstanding improving ecosystem assessment and endangered species knowledge, conserving biodiversity continues to be more a concern than an accomplished ta…
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- 978-3-030-10991-2
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- XIV, 452
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- History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences (HPTL, volume 24)
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The Economics of Big Science 2.0 : Essays by Leading Scientists and Policymakers
The second volume of open access essays builds upon the success of the initial installment, "The Economics of Big Science (© 2021, 978-3-030-52390-9, Open Access book as well)," delving deeper into the tangible socio-economic value generated by fundamental science missions and elucidating the various ways in which this benefit is realized. This collection showcases contributions that stem from…
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- 978-3-031-60931-2
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- XVII, 211
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- Science Policy Reports (SCIPOLICY)
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The Economics of Big Science : Essays by Leading Scientists and Policymakers
The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures. Investment in science – whether in education and training or through public funding for developing new research tools and technologies – is a crucial priority. Authors from big research lab…
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- 978-3-030-52391-6
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- VIII, 137
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- Science Policy Reports (SCIPOLICY)
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Comprehensive Utilization of Magnesium Slag by Pidgeon Process
This open access book introduces the magnesium resources in the world and the layout of this industry, the harmless handling/recycling of magnesium slag, and the process of magnesium silicothermic reduction (Pidgeon process) to produce the slag. Examples and experimental data in this book are from the author group’s research programs, as well as the recent researches in China. The book could …
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- 978-981-16-2171-0
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- XI, 141
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- SpringerBriefs in Materials (BRIEFSMATERIALS)
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Capability in Age and Ageing
This open access book provides insight on how to interpret capability in ageing – one’s individual ability to perform actions in order to reach goals one has reason to value – from a multidisciplinary approach. With for the first time in history there being more people in the world aged 60 years and over than there are children below the age of 5, the book describes this demographic trend…
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- 978-3-030-78063-0
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- XIV, 252
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- International Perspectives on Aging (Int. Perspect. Aging, volume 31)
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Social Exclusion in Later Life : Interdisciplinary and Policy Perspectives
Drawing on interdisciplinary, cross-national perspectives, this open access book contributes to the development of a coherent scientific discourse on social exclusion of older people. The book considers five domains of exclusion (services; economic; social relations; civic and socio-cultural; and community and spatial domains), with three chapters dedicated to analysing different dimensions of …
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- 978-3-030-51406-8
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- XXIX, 450
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- International Perspectives on Aging (Int. Perspect. Aging, volume 28)
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Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism
This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, de…
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- 978-3-319-73820-8
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- XXX, 564
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- International Perspectives on Aging (Int. Perspect. Aging, volume 19)
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Manifesto of the New Economy : Institutions and Business Models of the Digita…
The book describes the main directions for the development of the digital society. The author angles its book to those who are interested to know what would replace search engines, and how social networks would evolve; what profit can be made of different forms of informational collaboration (crowdsourcing, collaborative filtering). And, the main thing, how it will influence the structure of th…
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- 978-3-642-21277-2
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- VI, 145
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