Information: A Very Short Introduction, Floridi Luciano

Автор: Glendinning, Simon
Название: Derrida: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 019280345X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192803450
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Описание: Simon Glendinning explores Jacque Derrida`s work, from his engagement with the history of metaphysics to his views on law and justice and ethics and politics. Confronting and refuting claims that Derrida was an irresponsible `postmodernist` or `nihilist` he instead reveals Derrida`s significant contributions to philosophy.

Автор: Krebs John
Название: Food: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199661081 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199661084
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Описание: Drawing on a mixture of science and history, Professor Lord John Krebs looks at the development of food and the four great transitions that affected the way we eat. From issues such as the obesity crisis and sustainable agriculture to food scares and the role of new technologies, Krebs provides a fascinating exploration of the history of human food.

Автор: Close, Frank
Название: Nothing: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199225869 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199225866
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Описание: What is `nothing`? What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space - a void - exist? This Very Short Introduction explores the science and history of the elusive void: from Aristotle`s theories to black holes and quantum particles, and why the latest discoveries about the vacuum tell us extraordinary things about the cosmos.

Автор: Reader Ian
Название: Pilgrimage: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198718225 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198718222
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Описание: Pilgrimage is found in most religious cultures, from Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and India, to France, Spain, and Japan. In this Very Short Introduction Ian Reader explores the key themes of pilgrimage throughout the ages, considering its various forms and its identity as a `spiritual tourism` industry, to explain why it has remained so popular.

Автор: Winfield Alan
Название: Robotics: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199695989 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199695980
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Описание: Robotics is a key technology in the modern world. Yet, despite these successes, robots have failed to live up to the predictions of the 1950s and 60s. In this Very Short Introduction, Alan Winfield considers how robotics can be both a success story and a disappointment, and how robots can be both ordinary and quite remarkable.

Автор: Close Frank
Название: Nuclear Physics: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198718632 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198718635
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Frank Close describes the historical development of nuclear physics, our understanding of the nucleus, how nuclei form, and the applications of the field in medicine. Exploring key concepts, Frank Close shows how nuclear physics brings the physics of the stars to Earth.

Автор: Allen, Terence
Название: Microscopy: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198701268 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198701262
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Terence Allen introduces the reader to the full spectrum of microscopy techniques and advances. Explaining the history of microscopic techniques, development, principles, and recent technological advances, this is an ideal introduction for anyone studying the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering.

Автор: Tuniz Claudio
Название: Radioactivity: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199692424 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199692422
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Описание: Radioactivity - the breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation - is a fundamental process in nature, and used to provide important applications in science, medicine, and energy production. But it remains misunderstood and feared. In this Very Short Introduction, Claudio Tuniz explains the nature and mechanisms of radioactivity.

Автор: Hargreaves Ian
Название: Journalism: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199686874 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199686872
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Описание: In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction to Journalism, Ian Hargreaves considers the role and place of journalism in our constantly evolving digital world. Exploring issues relating to privacy, democracy, the entertainment industry, and global social media, Hargreaves explores the shape and influence of journalism in years to come.

Автор: Klenerman, Leslie
Название: Human Anatomy: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198707371 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198707370
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Описание: An understanding of the structure and function of the human body is vital for anyone studying the medical and health sciences. In this Very Short Introduction Leslie Klenerman provides a clear and accessible overview of the main systems of the human anatomy, illustrated with a number of clear explanatory diagrams.

Автор: Walmsley Ian A.
Название: Light: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199682690 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199682690
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Ian Walmsley introduces the physics of light. Beginning with the earliest conceptions of the nature of light he traces the growth of our understanding, through competing particle and wave theories to wave-particle duality and quantum theory, and the latest exciting applications such as optoelectronics.

Автор: Crawford, Dorothy H.
Название: Viruses: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199574855 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199574858
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Описание: From modern pandemics such as HIV, swine flu and SARS, to stories of vaccination and antiviral drugs, this Very Short Introduction charts man`s struggle against viruses. Outlining their origins, structure, and method of infection, Dorothy Crawford explores the vast variety of viruses, asking if we can live in harmony with them in the future.