Themes in American Philosophy: Purpose, Experience and Community (Torchbooks)

Politics & Social Sciences

Smith, John E.

Philosophy

Harper-Torchbooks

Purpose and Thought the Meaning of Pragmat

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Fungal Biotechnology (BRITISH MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY//BRITISH MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM SERIES)

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Academic Pr

This revised edition of John E. Smith's classic details the phenomenal growth in American philosophy in the years since the book first appeared. Through the addition of a new chapter and the readdressing of earlier material, Smith advances his reflections on the present decade. The book also considers the impact of British linguistic philosophy and other currents of thought abroad on classical American philosophy.

Spirit of American Philosophy (Galaxy Books)

Oxford Univ. Press

America's Philosophical Vision

In these previously uncollected essays, Smith argues that American philosophers like Peirce, James, Royce, and Dewey have forged a unique philosophical tradition—one that is rich and complex enough to represent a genuine alternative to the analytic, phenomenological, and hermeneutical traditions which have originated in Britain or Europe."In my judgment, John Smith has no equal today in combining two scholarly qualities: the analysis of philosophical texts with penetration and rigor, and the discernment of what it is in these texts that matters. These qualities are in evidence throughout the essays in America's Philosophical Vision. Whether he is evaluating Rorty's view of Dewey; the pragmatic theory of experience and truth; theories of freedom, creativity, and the self; Royce's conception of community; or synoptic philosophic visions, Smith always succeeds in uniting a comprehensive understanding of philosophic writings with a sure grasp of their import for human culture and aspiration. It is a great benefit to students of American thought that these papers have now been collected into one volume."—James Gouinlock, Emory University

University of Chicago Press

Smith (emeritus, philosophy, Yale U.) was general editor of The Works of Jonathan Edwards from 1963 until his retirement in 1991. He presents a detailed overview of the basic theological and philosophical ideas developed by the influential Puritan. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Jonathan Edwards: Puritan, Preacher, Philosopher (Outstanding Christian Thinkers)

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Univ of Notre Dame Pr

"During the past ten years, there has been a revolution in our understanding of developmental biology, as scientists apply the ideas and techniques of genetics and embryology to the processes of development. In this book, John Maynard Smith gives an account of the progress that has been made in this field - in our knowledge of both the development of individuals and the evolution of the species."--BOOK JACKET.

Shaping Life: Genes, Embryos and Evolution (Darwinism Today series)

Evolution

Yale University Press

Biotechnology is the major technology of the 21st century, yet few people realise how much it impacts on many aspects of human society. The defining aim of this new fifth edition is to re-establish the correct understanding of the term biotechnology. Using the straightforward style that made the previous editions of his textbook so popular, John Smith once again helps students with the deciphering and use of biological knowledge. He explains the historical developments in biotechnology and the range of activities from brewing beer, the treatment of sewage and other wastes, and the creation of biofuels. He also discusses the innovations in molecular biology, genomics and proteomics, systems biology and their impact on new biotechnology. In this edition John Smith also re-examines the ethics and morality of aspects of biotechnology and puts new emphasis on stem cells and regenerative medicine and micro RNA.

Biotechnology

Cambridge University Press

Biotechnology (Studies in Biology)

Biotechnology concerns the practical application of organisms or their components. Historically, biotechnology was an art, involved in the production of wines, beers and cheeses. Nowadays it involves a series of advanced technologies spanning biology, chemistry, and process engineering. In recent years innovations involving genetic engineering have had a major impact on biotechnology. Its applications are diverse, including the production of new drugs, transgenic organisms and biological fuels, gene therapy and clearing up pollution. John Smith, writing in a readily accessible way, describes the history, techniques and applications of biotechnology as well as discussing the ethical issues raised by this modern science. The third edition of this successful book has nearly doubled in size to take account of recent advances. It is important reading for anyone, from school onwards, interested in this field.

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