In this provocative book, Paul Glimcher argues that economic theory may provide an alternative to the classical Cartesian model of the brain and behavior. Glimcher argues that Cartesian dualism operates from the false premise that the reflex is able to describe behavior in the real world that animals inhabit. A mathematically rich cognitive theory, he claims, could solve the most difficult problems that any environment could present, eliminating the need for dualism by eliminating the need for a reflex theory. Such a mathematically rigorous description of the neural processes that connect sensation and action, he explains, will have its roots in microeconomic theory. Economic theory allows physiologists to define both the optimal course of action that an animal might select and a mathematical route by which that optimal solution can be derived. Glimcher outlines what an economics-based cognitive model might look like and how one would begin to test it empirically. Along the way, he presents a fascinating history of neuroscience. He also discusses related questions about determinism, free will, and the stochastic nature of complex behavior.
Автор: Williams George C. Название: Adaptation and Natural Selection: A Critique of Some Current Evolutionary Thought ISBN: 0691182868 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691182865 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 20050.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Originally published: 1966. With new foreword. [First] Princeton science library edition, with new preface by the author, A1996.
Автор: Medina John Название: Brain Rules, Updated and Expanded ISBN: 098326337X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780983263371 Издательство: INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES UK Рейтинг: Цена: 13710.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: "Includes link to `Brain Rules` film"--Cover.
Автор: Joel B. Smith; Saleemul Huq; Stephanie Lenhart; Lu Название: Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change ISBN: 9048147263 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048147267 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 204040.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Martin Parry University College, London, UK The 13 country studies collected in this re- Adaptations Assessment published by the port represent the first of what is likely to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change become a worldwide, country-by-country (Carter et al., 1994) as an agreed technical estimate of the likely impacts of, and appro- set of scientific methods for climate impact priate adaptations to, greenhouse-gas-in- assessment and has written its own guidance duced global climate change. document, Guidance for Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment (U.S. CSP, 1994). Under the U.N. Framework Convention on The u.S. Country Studies Program devel- Climate Change (UNFCCC), signatories oped the Guidance and other reviews of agreed to two near-term actions and one ma- methodology into a nonspecialist set of jor subsequent one. The two near-term ac- workbooks for use at the country level, tions are to make annual estimates of the which, backed up by advice from experi- emissions and sinks of greenhouse gases, enced scientists from the United States and which are now being reported as part of a other countries, enabled local scientists to country-by-country inventory developed by conduct their own vulnerability and adapta- the U.N. Environment Programme, the Or- tion assessments.
Автор: Samanez-Larkin Gregory R. Название: The Aging Brain: Functional Adaptation Across Adulthood ISBN: 1433830531 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781433830532 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 69380.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Finalist in the 2 2 PROSE Awards Brain aging-and human aging more broadly-has long been seen as a process of slow, and inevitable, deterioration and decline. Today, this view has been challenged with research demonstrating a more complex set of changes - growth, decline, adaptation, selectivity, and reorganization - in brain structure and function across adulthood. In fact, research in both behavioral and brain science shows that not all cognitive processes decline with age, that in fact some improve over the course of adulthood, and those that improve can often compensate for those that decline. It turns out that the aging brain is very much alive, a remarkable example of life amp rsquo s ability to survive and adapt in increasingly challenging environments. Chapters in this multidisciplinary volume examine structural and related functional changes in the aging brain, and the neural mechanisms underlying such changes age-related changes in learning and episodic memory risk and protective factors and the assessment and prevention of cognitive decline.
Название: Biochemical Adaptation ISBN: 160535564X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781605355641 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 171060.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This volume first examines the nature of these perturbations to biochemical systems and then elucidates the major adaptive strategies that enable organisms from all Domains of Life-Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya-to conserve common types of biochemical structures and processes across a wide range of environments.
Автор: P. Bouverot; C. Leray Название: Adaptation to Altitude-Hypoxia in Vertebrates ISBN: 3642823181 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642823183 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 113190.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This is partly because of the limited number of variables explored in a given study, but it is also attributable to differences in experimental design, differences among species in susceptibility to hypoxia, nonstandardized experimental conditions, lack of proper control of physical (e.
Автор: Meyer Название: Measuring, Modeling and Simulating the Re-adaptation Process of the Human Visual System after Short-Time Glares in Traffic Scenarios ISBN: 3658147032 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783658147037 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 55890.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Benjamin Meyer performs several psycho-physical experiments to measure the re-adaptation process of glared drivers in traffic scenarios. The author then develops a novel tone mapping algorithm to simulate the recurring contrast perception of the human eye by adjusting the displayed contrast. Depending on background illumination, bright light sources cause considerable perception restrictions for a glared viewer and can deter the driver from perceiving critical objects for several seconds and severely increase the risk of accidents. Based on the results of the conducted user studies, this vision impairment is integrated into a night driving simulator. The modified driving simulation provides a more realistic visualization and enables the analysis of critical traffic scenarios including short-time headlight glares. This leads to better transferability of driving simulator results and enables investigating driving behavior in the presence of glare.
Автор: C. Bryant; C. Behm Название: Biochemical Adaptation in Parasites ISBN: 0412325306 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780412325304 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 194730.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book attempts to place what is known about the biochemistry of parasites in a biological context covering evolution, ecology, adaptation and variation. In addition there is a chapter on parasite immunology.
Автор: Taylor, Marcus Название: Political ecology of climate change adaptation ISBN: 1138237345 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138237346 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 51030.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
This book provides the first systematic critique of the concept of climate change adaptation within the field of international development. Drawing on a reworked political ecology framework, it argues that climate is not something 'out there' that we adapt to. Instead, it is part of the social and biophysical forces through which our lived environments are actively yet unevenly produced. From this original foundation, the book challenges us to rethink the concepts of climate change, vulnerability, resilience and adaptive capacity in transformed ways. With case studies drawn from Pakistan, India and Mongolia, it demonstrates concretely how climatic change emerges as a dynamic force in the ongoing transformation of contested rural landscapes. In crafting this synthesis, the book recalibrates the frameworks we use to envisage climatic change in the context of contemporary debates over development, livelihoods and poverty.
With its unique theoretical contribution and case study material, this book will appeal to researchers and students in environmental studies, sociology, geography, politics and development studies.
Автор: Miles H.A. Keenleyside Название: Diversity and Adaptation in Fish Behaviour ISBN: 3642813763 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642813764 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 121890.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The major emphasis is on field studies, since my main concern is with adaptive solutions to problems, and I believe these are most likely to be correctly perceived by workers who are familiar with the natural ecological setting of their animals.
Автор: Guido Chelazzi; Marco Vannini Название: Behavioral Adaptation to Intertidal Life ISBN: 0306429306 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780306429309 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 297210.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The NATO Advanced Research Workshop on "Behavioural Adaptation to Intertidal Life" held in Castiglioncello, Italy (May, 1987) was attended by 50 participants, most of whom presented requested lectures.
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