For years, psychiatry has operated without a unified theory of behavior; instead, it has spawned a pluralism of approaches--including biomedical, psychoanalytic, behavioral, and sociocultural models--each with radically different explanations for various clinical disorders. In Darwinian Psychiatry, Michael T. McGuire and Alfonso Troisi provide a conceptual framework for integrating many features of prevailing models. Based on Darwinian theory rather than traditional approaches, the book offers clinicians a fundamentally new perspective for looking at the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Writing from this innovative theoretical position, the authors discuss the origin of pathological conditions, the adaptation of symptoms and syndromes, the biological basis of social relations, and many other key concepts. This groundbreaking book will introduce those who study and are involved in the alleviation of mental suffering to an approach that will lead to radical changes in clinical practice. The authors suggest that when making diagnostic assessments, psychiatrists should evaluate not only the patients' symptoms but also their functional capacities, and that therapeutic interventions should work toward the achievement of biological goals. Providing an essential framework for understanding both everyday human behavior and a range of mental disorders, Darwinian Psychiatry will appeal to all mental health professionals and general readers interested in human psychology and behavior.

Darwinian Psychiatry

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Troisi, Alfonso

McGuire, Michael

Mental Health

Oxford University Press

Fractional geometry posits that a natural visual complexity can arise from iteration of simple rules and simple shapes. An Eye for Fractals is a fascinating study of the converse premise: that nature's complexity implies an underlying simplicity that can be traced back to fractal geometry.The book effectively integrates art with science, illustrating the natural occurrence of mathematics and geometry in lava flows, kelp beds, cloud formations and aspen groves. The book is enhanced with more than 150 photographs and drawings, including some color illustrations. An Eye for Fractals is a beautiful introduction to fractal geometry, a graphic, visual approach that should appeal to all who feel the fascination of this artful mathematics.

An Eye For Fractals: A Graphic And Photographic Essay

Computers & Technology

MANDELBROT, Benoit B.

Programming Languages

Addison-Wesley

The Scott Fitzgerald play (A Breakthrough book)

University of Missouri Press

McGuire and Anderson bring the findings of the behavioral biology of group cooperation to bear on the vexatious problem of healthcare reform. One of the few certainties that we have is that the approach of the last 50 years―arguments between advocates of government or private insurance―has led to intractable gridlock. It is thus necessary to ask whether the initial assumptions buried within this controversy might have fatal flaws. In the authors' views, they do. Our modern society would never tolerate funding of any other necessity or convenience by such clumsy methods. In short, McGuire and Anderson contend we must pay for healthcare the way we pay for food, housing, clothing, and transportation.
McGuire and Anderson begin by examining the flaws embedded in each side of the current debate. They offer ten postulates around which any successful system must be devised, and identify the problems from the perspective of patients, professionals, and public and private insurance providers. Finally, they apply the knowledge of the biology of human behavior to the problem of enhancing group cooperation toward a self-correcting system, which avoids the current major pitfalls. A workable system, they contend, will be one that is compatible with human nature; not a perfect system, but better than we have, and more likely to work than competing theoretical constructs.

The US Healthcare Dilemma: Mirrors and Chains

Anderson, William H.

Praeger

Hypercrime: The New Geometry of Harm

Godot 4 GDScript 2.0 Programming

Programming

lulu.com

In this comprehensive guide, readers will learn the fundamentals of programming in the Godot 4 engine using C#. With a focus on hands-on exercises and practical examples, the book takes readers through the entire process of game development and beyond, from creating their first game to building productivity applications and working with APIs.The book is designed for both beginners and experienced developers, and includes step-by-step instructions, clear explanations, and a wealth of examples and exercises. Readers will gain a deep understanding of programming concepts, including object-oriented programming, game physics, and more.

Using C Sharp in Godot 4

Godot Learning GDScript the Fun Way

Angels to Ashes: Largest Unsolved Mass Murder in Alaska History

The book details the murders aboard the fishing vessel Investor. This is the largest unsolved mass murder in Alaska State history. Eight people were slaughtered, including two small children and the Captians pregnant wife. The book starts with the actual scene of the murders and continues on through the lives of those involved as well as two trials of the suspected killer. The State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that their suspect was guilty. The author was personaly involved with the case from the beginning. During years of research, evidence was uncovered by the author as to the identitity of the possiable murderers. New evidence uncovers legal misconduct, lies , coverups and powerful drug connections. All of which shed new light on this gruesome crime.

Angels To Ashes: Largest Unsolved Mass Murder In Alaska History

History

Americas

AuthorHouse

Godot Android Application Development

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