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Intelligence Race And Genetics Conversations With Arthur R. Jensen

Intelligence Race And Genetics Conversations With Arthur R. Jensen

In a series of provocative conversations with Skeptic magazine Ssenior editor Frank Miele renowned University of California-Berkeley psychologist Arthur R. Jensen details the evolution of his thoughts on the nature of intelligence tracing an intellectual odyssey that leads from the programs of the Great Society to the Bell Curve Wars and beyond. Miele cross-examines Jensen's views on general intelligence (the g factor) racial differences in IQ cultural bias in IQ tests and whether differences in IQ are due primarily to heredity or to remediable factors such as poverty and discrimination. With characteristic frankness Jensen also presents his view of the proper role of scientific facts in establishing public policy such as Affirmative Action. 'Jensenism' the assertion that heredity plays an undeniably greater role than environmental factors in racial (and other) IQ differences has entered the dictionary and also made Jensen a bitterly controversial figure. Nevertheless Intelligence Race and Genetics carefully underscores the dedicated lifetime of scrupulously scientific research that supports Jensen's conclusions. | Intelligence Race And Genetics Conversations With Arthur R. Jensen

GBP 130.00
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An Introduction to Jacob Boehme Four Centuries of Thought and Reception

An Introduction to Jacob Boehme Four Centuries of Thought and Reception

This volume brings together for the first time some of the world’s leading authorities on the German mystic Jacob Boehme to illuminate his thought and its reception over four centuries for the benefit of students and advanced scholars alike. Boehme’s theosophical works have influenced Western culture in profound ways since their dissemination in the early 17th Century and these interdisciplinary essays trace the social and cultural networks as well as the intellectual pathways involved in Boehme’s enduring impact. The chapters range from situating Boehme in the 16th Century Radical Reformation to discussions of his significance in modern theology. They explore the major contexts for Boehme’s reception including the Pietist movement Russian religious thought and Western esotericism as well as focusing more closely on important readers: the religious radicals of the English Civil Wars and the later English Behmenists; literary figures such as Goethe and Blake and great philosophers of the modern age among them Schelling and Hegel. Together the chapters illustrate the depth and variety of Boehme’s influence and a concluding chapter addresses directly an underlying theme of the volume – asking why Boehme matters today and how readers in the present might be enriched by a fresh engagement with his apparently opaque and complex writings. | An Introduction to Jacob Boehme Four Centuries of Thought and Reception

GBP 46.99
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Technologies for Smart Sensors and Sensor Fusion

Technologies for Smart Sensors and Sensor Fusion

Exciting new developments are enabling sensors to go beyond the realm of simple sensing of movement or capture of images to deliver information such as location in a built environment the sense of touch and the presence of chemicals. These sensors unlock the potential for smarter systems allowing machines to interact with the world around them in more intelligent and sophisticated ways. Featuring contributions from authors working at the leading edge of sensor technology Technologies for Smart Sensors and Sensor Fusion showcases the latest advancements in sensors with biotechnology medical science chemical detection environmental monitoring automotive and industrial applications. This valuable reference describes the increasingly varied number of sensors that can be integrated into arrays and examines the growing availability and computational power of communication devices that support the algorithms needed to reduce the raw sensor data from multiple sensors and convert it into the information needed by the sensor array to enable rapid transmission of the results to the required point. Using both SI and US units the text: Provides a fundamental and analytical understanding of the underlying technology for smart sensors Discusses groundbreaking software and sensor systems as well as key issues surrounding sensor fusion Exemplifies the richness and diversity of development work in the world of smart sensors and sensor fusion Offering fresh insight into the sensors of the future Technologies for Smart Sensors and Sensor Fusion not only exposes readers to trends but also inspires innovation in smart sensor and sensor system development.

GBP 77.99
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Building Wireless Sensor Networks Theoretical and Practical Perspectives

Building Wireless Sensor Networks Theoretical and Practical Perspectives

Building Wireless Sensor Networks: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives presents the state of the art of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) from fundamental concepts to cutting-edge technologies. Focusing on WSN topics ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate curricula this book:Provides essential knowledge of the contemporary theory and practice of wireless sensor networkingDescribes WSN architectures protocols and operating systemsDetails the routing and data aggregation algorithmsAddresses WSN security and energy efficiencyIncludes sample programs for experimentationThe book offers overarching coverage of this exciting field filling a critical gap in the existing literature. | Building Wireless Sensor Networks Theoretical and Practical Perspectives

GBP 44.99
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Wireless Sensor Multimedia Networks Architectures Protocols and Applications

Wireless Sensor Multimedia Networks Architectures Protocols and Applications

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are a special class of ad hoc network in which network nodes composed of tiny sensors pass data such as temperature pressure and humidity through the network to a central location. Wireless sensor multimedia networks (WSMNs) are a special category of WSNs in which the sensor nodes are small cameras and microphones that can send voice image or video data through the network. This book presents the latest advances and research in WSMN architecture algorithms and protocols. WSMNs are attracting great attention from academia and industry due to the variety of applications in which they can be deployed. Wireless Sensor Multimedia Networks: Architectures Protocols and Applications explores the many benefits of WSMNs and the variety of applications in which they can be used—surveillance traffic monitoring advanced healthcare (blood pressure and heart rate monitoring) habitat monitoring and localization services (finding missing children or wanted criminals). The contributed chapters in this book explore current research into key areas such asNew quality-of-service-aware routing protocols that support a high data rate in WSMNsCognitive radio capability that increases efficiency of spectrum utilization and decreases the probability of collision and contentionMultimedia streaming optimization techniquesNew security schemes for real-time video streamingVarious ways of optimizing power consumption in WSMNsWireless Sensor Multimedia Networks: Architectures Protocols and Applications discusses open research issues and future trends in WSMNs. With this book academic researchers engineers and graduate students will be well-equipped to advance the research in this emerging field. | Wireless Sensor Multimedia Networks Architectures Protocols and Applications

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Advanced Wireless Communication and Sensor Networks Applications and Simulations

Advanced Wireless Communication and Sensor Networks Applications and Simulations

This book covers wireless communication security issues advanced wireless sensor networks (WSNs) routing protocols of WSNs with cross-layer solutions emerging trends in the advanced WSNs power management distributed sensing and data gathering techniques for WSNs WSNs security applications research of advanced WSNs with simulation results and simulation tools for WSNs. Features: Covers technologies supporting advanced wireless communication systems sensor networks and the conceptual development of the subject Discusses advanced data gathering and sharing/ distributed sensing techniques with its business applicability Includes numerous worked-out mathematical equations and formulas as well as essential principles including figures illustrations algorithms and flow charts Provides pervasive background knowledge including both wireless communications and WSNs Covers wireless networks as well as sensor network models in detail This book is aimed at graduate students researchers and academics working in the field of computer science wireless communication technology and advanced WSNs. | Advanced Wireless Communication and Sensor Networks Applications and Simulations

GBP 110.00
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Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks Applications Protocols and Standards

Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks Applications Protocols and Standards

The collaborative nature of industrial wireless sensor networks (IWSNs) brings several advantages over traditional wired industrial monitoring and control systems including self-organization rapid deployment flexibility and inherent intelligent processing. In this regard IWSNs play a vital role in creating more reliable efficient and productive industrial systems thus improving companies’ competitiveness in the marketplace. Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks: Applications Protocols and Standards examines the current state of the art in industrial wireless sensor networks and outlines future directions for research. What Are the Main Challenges in Developing IWSN Systems? Featuring contributions by researchers around the world this book explores the software and hardware platforms protocols and standards that are needed to address the unique challenges posed by IWSN systems. It offers an in-depth review of emerging and already deployed IWSN applications and technologies and outlines technical issues and design objectives. In particular the book covers radio technologies energy harvesting techniques and network and resource management. It also discusses issues critical to industrial applications such as latency fault tolerance synchronization real-time constraints network security and cross-layer design. A chapter on standards highlights the need for specific wireless communication standards for industrial applications. A Starting Point for Further Research Delving into wireless sensor networks from an industrial perspective this comprehensive work provides readers with a better understanding of the potential advantages and research challenges of IWSN applications. A contemporary reference for anyone working at the cutting edge of industrial automation communication systems and networks it will inspire further exploration in this promising research area. | Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks Applications Protocols and Standards

GBP 74.99
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Intelligent Sensor Node-Based Systems Applications in Engineering and Science

Intelligent Sensor Node-Based Systems Applications in Engineering and Science

This new volume covers the fusion of IoT and wireless communication technology for real-life applications. It discusses the current developments trends and latest usage of technology in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) and IoT which offer improvement in many areas including in enabling smart homes in agricultural systems for security systems for university monitoring systems and more. The volume also provides a theoretical analysis and discussion of the factors influencing smart sensing exploring the state-of-the-art IoT elements that are designed to be analogous to WSNs. It looks at advancements in IoT systems along with a two-way usage with wireless sensor networks that span the gap between the physical and virtual worlds leading to a hyperconnected society where devices are not only used to exchange data but also are smart devices with more capabilities. The chapters reveal how these technologies are used in smart homes for intelligent sensor-based cognitive radio networks for different techniques for data fusion for the synthesis and fabrication of nanosensor devices for monitoring agricultural nutrient levels and more. Furthermore the fake user problems in WSNs are also investigated with a note on the current trends and the newer trends to come in near future. | Intelligent Sensor Node-Based Systems Applications in Engineering and Science

GBP 139.00
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Neusner on Judaism Volume 1: History

Neusner on Judaism Volume 1: History

Jacob Neusner has published more than 1000 books and articles scholarly and academic popular and journalistic and is one of the most published humanities scholars in the world. Over a period of fifty years he has made significant insightful and challenging contributions to the study of Rabbinic Judaism particularly in the disciplines covered in the three volumes which make up Neusner on Judaism: the study of history (volume 1) literature (volume 2) and religion and theology (volume 3). These unique volumes of selective writings by Jacob Neusner with new introductions by the author offer scholars an invaluable resource in the field of Judaic Studies. | Neusner on Judaism Volume 1: History

GBP 38.99
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Networked Filtering and Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks

Networked Filtering and Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks

By exploiting the synergies among available data information fusion can reduce data traffic filter noisy measurements and make predictions and inferences about a monitored entity. Networked Filtering and Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks introduces the subject of multi-sensor fusion as the method of choice for implementing distributed systems. The book examines the state of the art in information fusion. It presents the known methods algorithms architectures and models of information fusion and discusses their applicability in the context of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Paying particular attention to the wide range of topics that have been covered in recent literature the text presents the results of a number of typical case studies. Complete with research supported elements and comprehensive references this teaching-oriented volume uses standard scientific terminology conventions and notations throughout. It applies recently developed convex optimization theory and highly efficient algorithms in estimation fusion to open up discussion and provide researchers with an ideal starting point for further research on distributed estimation and fusion for WSNs. The book supplies a cohesive overview of the key results of theory and applications of information-fusion-related problems in networked systems in a unified framework. Providing advanced mathematical treatment of fundamental problems with information fusion it will help you broaden your understanding of prospective applications and how to address such problems in practice. After reading the book you will gain the understanding required to model parts of dynamic systems and use those models to develop distributed fusion control algorithms that are based on feedback control theory.

GBP 59.99
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Mobile Wireless and Sensor Networks A Clustering Algorithm for Energy Efficiency and Safety

Mobile Wireless and Sensor Networks A Clustering Algorithm for Energy Efficiency and Safety

Wireless networking covers a variety of topics involving many challenges. The main concern of clustering approaches for mobile wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is to prolong the battery life of the individual sensors and the network lifetime. For a successful clustering approach the need of a powerful mechanism to safely elect a cluster head remains a challenging task in many research works that take into account the mobility of the network. In Mobile Wireless and Sensor Networks: A Clustering Algorithm for Energy Efficiency and Safety the authors use an approach based on computing of the weight of each node in the network as the proposed technique to deal with this problem. They present a virtual laboratory platform (VLP) of baptized mercury allowing students and researchers to make practical work (PW) on different aspects of mobile wireless sensor networks. The authors’ choice of WSNs is motivated mainly by the use of real experiments needed in most college courses on WSNs. These usual experiments however require an expensive investment and many nodes in the classroom. The platform presented here aims at showing the feasibility the flexibility and the reduced cost using the authors’ approach. The authors demonstrate the performance of the proposed algorithms that contribute to the familiarization of the learners in the field of WSNs. The book will be a valuable resource for students in networking studies as well as for faculty and researchers in this area. | Mobile Wireless and Sensor Networks A Clustering Algorithm for Energy Efficiency and Safety

GBP 82.99
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An Introduction to Existential Coaching How Philosophy Can Help Your Clients Live with Greater Awareness Courage and Ownership

An Introduction to Existential Coaching How Philosophy Can Help Your Clients Live with Greater Awareness Courage and Ownership

In An Introduction to Existential Coaching Yannick Jacob provides an accessible and practical overview of existential thought and its value for coaches and clients. Jacob begins with an introduction to coaching as a powerful tool for change growth understanding and transformation before exploring existential philosophy and how it may be integrated into coaching practice. The book goes on to examine key themes in existentialism and how they show up in the coaching space including practical models as well as their application to organisations and leadership. Jacob concludes by evaluating ethical dimensions of working existentially and offers guidance on how to establish an existential coaching practice including how to gain clients and build relationships with strategic partners. With reflective questions exercises interventions and activities throughout An Introduction to Existential Coaching will be invaluable for anyone wanting to live and work at greater depth or to succeed as an existential coach. Accessibly written and with a wide selection of references and resources An Introduction to Existential Coaching is a vital guide for coaches in training as well as an inspiring addition to the repertoir of experienced practitioners. It serves academics and students to understand existential philosophy and allows professionals with coaching responsibilities to access more meaningful conversations. | An Introduction to Existential Coaching How Philosophy Can Help Your Clients Live with Greater Awareness Courage and Ownership

GBP 24.99
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American Security and the Global War on Terror

American Security and the Global War on Terror

This book delivers an interpretive framework for making sense of today’s geopolitical landscape and casts new light on the impact ideology and technology have had on American foreign policy and contemporary security practices. Edwin Daniel Jacob argues that America’s security practices in the Global War on Terror have been guided by an anachronistic Cold War logic that has subordinated strategy to tactics. Jacob shows that deep-rooted prejudices and presuppositions regarding American exceptionalism have had a disastrous impact on the policies of the United States not only in dealing with terrorism but also in seeking to impose American hegemony in the Middle East. Ineffectual security practices of dubious moral character from rendition and torture to preemptive strikes and nation building to drones and assassinations privilege exigency over ethics. Yet the result of this “post-strategic” approach to security where interchangeable tactics like these masquerade as strategy only increases insecurity. Jacob offers a fresh perspective on American foreign policy that links national security with human security in regional terms. This approach highlights the need for order predictability and stability—the cornerstone of political realism. Making use of insights derived from Machiavelli Hobbes Marx Weber Schmitt and Morgenthau this interdisciplinary work provides an overview of American foreign policy in the twenty-first century and speaks to crucial themes in the fields of history political science and sociology. | American Security and the Global War on Terror

GBP 38.99
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Civil Society in Liberal Democracy

Civil Society in Liberal Democracy

In this contribution to contemporary political philosophy Jensen aims to develop a model of civil society for deliberative democracy. In the course of developing the model he also provides a thorough account of the meaning and use of civil society in contemporary scholarship as well as a critical review of rival models including those found in the work of scholars such as John Rawls Jurgen Habermas Michael Walzer Benjamin Barber and Nancy Rosenblum. Jensen's own ideal treats civil society as both the context in which citizens live out their comprehensive views of the good life as well as the context in which citizens learn to be good deliberative democrats. According to his idealization groups of citizens in civil society are actively engaged in a grand conversation about the nature of the good life. Their commitment to this conversation grounds dispositions of epistemic humility tolerance curiosity and moderation. Moreover their regard for the grand conversation explains their interest in deliberative democracy and their regard for democratic virtues principles and practices. Jensen is not a naive utopian however; he argues that this ideal must be realized in stages that it faces a variety of barriers and that it cannot be realized without luck. | Civil Society in Liberal Democracy

GBP 46.99
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Novel Sensors and Sensing

Novel Sensors and Sensing

Over the last twenty years there has been tremendous growth in the research and development of sensors and sensor signal processing methods. Advances in materials and fabrication techniques have led to a departure from traditional sensor types and the development of novel sensing techniques and devices many of which are now finding favor in industry. Novel Sensors and Sensing provides an introduction to modern sensor types and sensor signal processing methods with emphasis placed on the underlying physics and the generic operating principles involved. It includes a review of the fundamentals of measurement and instrumentation and covers the principle types of modern sensor-resonator semiconductor based and optical fiber (including an overview of optical propagation and transmission. ) The final chapter of the book is devoted to flow measurement an area that has benefited greatly from the developments in novel sensing devices and techniques.

GBP 56.99
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Studies in the Theory of International Trade

Studies in the Theory of International Trade

In this book originally published in 1937 Jacob Viner traces in a series of studies of contemporary source-material the evolution of the modern orthodox theory of international trade from its beginnings in the revolt against English mercantilism in the 17th and 18th centuries through the English currency and tariff controversies of the 19th century to the late 20th century. The author offers a detailed examination of controversies in the technical literature centering on important propositions of the classical and neo-classical economists relating to the theory of the mechanism of international trade and the theory of gain from trade. | Studies in the Theory of International Trade

GBP 35.99
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Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 3 Sensing Materials and Technologies

Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 3 Sensing Materials and Technologies

Because of unique water properties humidity affects materials and many living organisms including humans. Humidity control is important in various fields from production management to creating a comfortable living environment. The range of materials that can be used in the development of humidity sensors is very broad and the third volume of the Handbook of Humidity Measurement offers an analysis on various humidity-sensitive materials and sensor technologies used in the fabrication of humidity sensors and methods acceptable for their testing. Additional features include:¿ numerous strategies for the fabrication and characterization of humidity-sensitive materials and sensing structures used in sensor applications ¿ methods and properties to develop smaller cheaper more robust and accurate devices with better sensitivity and stability ¿ a guide to sensor selection and an overview of the humidity sensor market and¿ new technology solutions for integration miniaturization and specificity of the humidity sensor calibration. Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 3: Sensing Materials and Technologies provides valuable information for practicing engineers measurement experts laboratory technicians project managers in industries and national laboratories and university students and professors interested in solutions to humidity measurement tasks. Despite the fact that this book is devoted to the humidity sensors it can be used as a basis for understanding fundamentals of any gas sensor operation and development. | Handbook of Humidity Measurement Volume 3 Sensing Materials and Technologies

GBP 44.99
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The Routledge Handbook of Pragmatics

The Routledge Handbook of Pragmatics

The Routledge Handbook of Pragmatics provides a state-of-the-art overview of the wide breadth of research in pragmatics. An introductory section outlines a brief history the main issues and key approaches and perspectives in the field followed by a thought-provoking introductory chapter on interdisciplinarity by Jacob L. Mey. A further thirty-eight chapters cover both traditional and newer areas of pragmatic research divided into four sections: Methods and modalities Established fields Pragmatics across disciplines Applications of pragmatic research in today’s world. With accessible refreshing descriptions and discussions and with a look towards future directions this Handbook is an essential resource for advanced undergraduates postgraduates and researchers in pragmatics within English language and linguistics and communication studies.

GBP 42.99
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Literary Interventions in the Campaign Biography

Literary Interventions in the Campaign Biography

Literary Interventions in the Campaign Biography considers campaign biographies written by major authors including Nathaniel Hawthorne William Dean Howells Lew Wallace Jacob Riis and Rose Wilder Lane. Whereas a number of cultural historians have previously considered campaign biographies to be marginal or isolated from the fictional output of these figures this volume revisits the biographies in order to understand better how they inform and are informed by seismic shifts in the literary landscape. The book illuminates the intersection of American literature and politics while charting how the Presidency has developed in the public imagination. In so doing it poses questions of increasing significance about how we understand the office as well as its occupants today.

GBP 35.99
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Mass Fatality and Casualty Incidents A Field Guide

Mass Fatality and Casualty Incidents A Field Guide

Mass Fatality and Casualty Incidents: A Field Guide presents in checklist form the recommended responses to events that result in mass fatalities such as the Oklahoma City bombing the crash of a jet airliner or the attack on the World Trade Center. All cities in the United States will have to have a mass fatality disaster plan in effect by the end of 1999. Mr. Jensen is a leading authority in this area and provides training for police fire and hospital personnel (including EMTs and social workers) local state federal and international emergency planners and responders. This book details actions that are part of a mass fatality incident response. Specifically they are the actions that begin once life and property preservation ceases and continues through to the release of the deceased. Thus primary focus is on search recovery medicolegal investigation personal effects operations family assistance operations and media operations. Ancillary steps include logistics support security responder protection attitudes and coping with mass death. | Mass Fatality and Casualty Incidents A Field Guide

GBP 175.00
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The Printing Unwins: A Short History of Unwin Brothers The Gresham Press (1826-1976)

The Printing Unwins: A Short History of Unwin Brothers The Gresham Press (1826-1976)

First published in 1976 The Printing Unwins is the story of the firm of Unwin Brothers: the saga that began with the enterprise of Jacob Unwin who started the business which grew over the years into the Gresham Steam Press and under his sons George and Edward into Unwin Brothers of London and Woking. The social and economic changes of the years are not overlooked and the book show vividly the ebb and flow of fortune in a family firm with its strong strain of Nonconformity. With sympathy and humour the character and foibles of the various partners are described alongside their constant striving to satisfy customers achieve technical advance and adequate financial return. The book will be of interest to students of literature and history as well to any professional in the world of printing. | The Printing Unwins: A Short History of Unwin Brothers The Gresham Press (1826-1976)

GBP 85.00
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Systemic Diagnosis The Application of Family Systems Theory

Systemic Diagnosis The Application of Family Systems Theory

Systemic Diagnosis: An Application of Family Systems Theory helps marriage and family therapists incorporate theory-driven assessment and diagnosis into their practice demonstrating how they can diagnose systems not just individuals. This introductory textbook argues that theory and diagnosis are key to providing excellent care in family therapy. Rooted in family systems theory Jacob B. Priest offers readers a model to diagnosis the history structure and boundaries of family systems. Chapters begin by looking at traditional and relational models of diagnosis before diving into systemic diagnosis. Readers are introduced to the EPIC assessment and guided on how to use it in their practice. Filled with case studies throughout the book also includes digital content so students can practice a diagnosis process rooted in family systems theory. Designed to be used on COAMFTE accredited programs this book is essential for couple and family therapy students who are taking courses in assessment and mental health diagnosis and treatment. | Systemic Diagnosis The Application of Family Systems Theory

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Sensors for Chemical and Biological Applications

Sensors for Chemical and Biological Applications

In recent years sensor research has undergone a quiet revolution that will have a significant impact on a broad range of applications in areas such as health care the environment energy food safety national security and manufacturing. Sensors for Chemical and Biological Applications discusses in detail the potential of chemical and biological sensors and examines how they are meeting the challenges of chem-bio terrorism by monitoring through enhanced specificity fast response times and the ability to determine multiple hazardous substances. Exploring the nanotechnology approach and carrying this theme throughout the book the chapters cover the sensing principles for chemical electrical chromatographic magnetic biological fluidic optical and ultrasonic and mass sensing systems. They address issues associated with cost synthesis and testing of new low cost materials with high sensitivity selectivity robustness and speed for defined sensor applications. The book extensively discusses the detailed analysis of future impact of chemical and biological sensors in day-to-day life. Successful development of improved chemical sensor and biosensor systems and manufacturing procedures will not only increase the breadth and depth of the sensor industry but will spill over into the design and manufacture of other types of sensors and devices that use nanofabrication and microfabrication techniques. This reference not only supplies versatile hands-on tools useful in a broad array of disciplines but also lays the interdisciplinary groundwork required for the achievement of sentient processing.

GBP 69.99
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