Describes the lives and accomplishments of major American scientists, including Henry Rowland, A. A. Michelson, R. A. Millikan, Linus Pauling, Murray Gell-Mann, and Richard Feynman

Legends in Their Own Time: A Century of American Physical Scientists

SERAFINI, ANTHONY

Reference

Springer

The search for our elusive human origins and an understanding of the mysteries of the human body have challenged the most inquisitive and imaginative thinkers from Egyptian times through the twentieth century. In The Epic History of Biology, Anthony Serafini - a distinguished philosopher and historian of science - regales the reader with the triumphs and failures of the geniuses of the life sciences. The subtleties of the animal kingdom - anatomy, zoology, and reproduction - along with the complexities of the plant kingdom, have fascinated humanity as far back as 5000 years ago. Astounding ancient knowledge of the arcane curing powers of herbs as well as early experimentation with different chemical combinations for such purposes as mummification led to today's biological technology. Innovative pioneers such as Aristotle, Galen, Hippocrates, and Vesalius challenged the limits of knowledge and single-mindedly pursued their work, often in the face of blind superstition. In superb, lyrical prose Serafini recreates the ideas and theories of these revolutionaries from ancient times through today, against the backdrop of the dogma and prejudices of their time. He explores the inspired revelations that gave birth to such discoveries as the controversial theory of evolution, the humble origins of genetics, the fantastic predictions of quantum mechanics, and the infinite promise of computer technology. Even today the biological sciences are undergoing rapid and kaleidoscopic changes. Every new insight gives rise to a myriad of new ethical questions and responsibilities. The Epic History of Biology confronts these issues head on and predicts the wondrous new directions biology will follow.

The Epic History of Biology

Weight Training for Cats

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Ballantine Books

Ethics and Social Concern gives undergraduate students an overview of key issues in the three major fields of applied ethics: Business, Medicine, and Mass Media/Journalism. Anthony Serafini has collected the most poignant essays and articles by some of the most provocative philosophers and writers within these areas of applied ethics. Among the critical topics covered are: Should AIDS Victims BE Quarantined? Multinational Corporations In Vitro Fertilization and Feminist Ethics Whistleblowing: The ReporterÂ’s Role Blackmailing Integrity in Journalism  Confidential Sources The Profit Motive in Medicine To help students see the common underlying ethical themes across these fields of inquiry, Serafini has written introductions to each section to ferret out the affinities and connections between the articles.

Ethics and Social Concern, Volume Two (Ethics & Social Concern)

Business & Money

Business Culture

iUniverse

Linus Pauling: A Man and His Science

Biographies & Memoirs

Paragon_House

The Epic History Of Biology

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Basic Books

Traces the life of the influential American scientist discusses his areas of research, and looks at his efforts to stop nuclear testing.

Professionals & Academics

Ethics and Social Concern gives undergraduate students an overview of key issues in the three major fields of applied ethics: Business, Medicine, and Mass Media/Journalism. Anthony Serafini has collected the most poignant essays and articles by some of the most provocative philosophers and writers within these areas of applied ethics. Among the critical topics covered are: Should AIDS Victims BE Quarantined? Multinational Corporations In Vitro Fertilization and Feminist Ethics Whistleblowing: The ReporterÂ’s Role Blackmailing Integrity in JournalismConfidential Sources The Profit Motive in medicineTo help students see the common underlying ethical themes across these fields of inquiry, Serafini has written introductions to each section to ferret out the affinities and connections between the articles.

Ethics and Social Concern

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

This work is a brief, cogent introduction to the enterprise of Western philosophy. It is designed for the student who has had only a brief introduction or no introduction at all to the development of philosophy, beginning with the Pre-Socratic Period and covering all the major periods in Philosophy up to the present day. This work allows the philosopher to speak in his own voice, through quotation, and is very strong in developing the principal arguments of the thinkers included. It is particularly marked by objectivity and by a lack of technical jargon, and therefore, speaks directly to the student.

A History of Philosophy

Intl Scholars Pubns

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