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Thinking through Technology

The Path between Engineering and Philosophy

By: Carl Mitcham

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Thinking through Technology

The Path between Engineering and Philosophy

By: Carl Mitcham

What does it mean to think about technology philosophically? Why try? These are the issues that Carl Mitcham addresses in this work, a comprehensive, critical introduction to the philosophy of technology and a discussion of its sources and uses. Tracing the changing meaning of "technology" from ancient times to our own, Mitcham identifies the most important traditions of critical analysis of technology: the engineering approach, which assumes the centrality of technology in human life; and the humanities approach, which is concerned with its moral and cultural boundaries. Mitcham bridges these two traditions through an analysis of discussions of engineering design, of the distinction between tools and machines, and of engineering science itself. He looks at technology as it is experienced in everyday life—as material objects (from kitchenware to computers), as knowledge ( including recipes, rules, theories, and intuitive "know-how"), as activity (design, construction, and use), and as volition (knowing how to use technology and understanding its consequences). By elucidating these multiple aspects, Mitcham establishes criteria for a more comprehensive analysis of ethical issues in applications of science and technology. This book will guide anyone wanting to reflect on technology and its moral implications.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226825396

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The Rightful Place of Science: Politics

By: Michael Crow,Robert Frodeman,David Guston,Carl Mitcham,Daniel Sarewitz

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The Rightful Place of Science: Politics

By: Michael Crow,Robert Frodeman,David Guston,Carl Mitcham,Daniel Sarewitz

The inaugural volume of The Rightful Place of Science book series gathers a collection of thinkers who insist there is much to gain from trying to comprehend the politics of technological change and, its close cousin, the practice of science and scientific research. The authors are part of an intellectual and ethical movement to view science and technology neither as objects of worship nor mere scholarly analysis. They wish to improve on the politics of science and to judge their reforms by a pragmatic measure: the quality of the outcomes of science and technology. To these authors, how we talk about technological change matters, because policies ultimately express deeper vernacular yearnings – for democracy, equity and of course utility. In these essays, hard questions get asked, new perspectives are presented, and contrarian understandings abound.

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Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes

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0615886701

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Steps toward a Philosophy of Engineering

Historico-Philosophical and Critical Essays

By: Carl Mitcham

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Steps toward a Philosophy of Engineering

Historico-Philosophical and Critical Essays

By: Carl Mitcham

The rise of classic Euro-American philosophy of technology in the 1950s originally emphasized the importance of technologies as material entities and their mediating influence within human experience. Recent decades, however, have witnessed a subtle shift toward reflection on the activity from which these distinctly modern artifacts emerge and through which they are engaged and managed, that is, on engineering. What is engineering? What is the meaning of engineering? How is engineering related to other aspects of human existence? Such basic questions readily engage all major branches of philosophy --- ontology, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics --- although not always to the same degree. The historico-philosophical and critical reflections collected here record a series of halting steps to think through engineering and the engineered way of life that we all increasingly live in what has been called the Anthropocene. The aim is not to promote an ideology for engineering but to stimulate deeper reflection among engineers and non-engineers alike about some basic challenges of our engineered and engineering lifeworld.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1786611287

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9781786611284

Ethics and Science

An Introduction

By: Adam Briggle,Carl Mitcham

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Ethics and Science

An Introduction

By: Adam Briggle,Carl Mitcham

This book explores ethical issues at the interfaces of science, policy, religion and technology, cultivating the skills for critical analysis.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521878411

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Humanitarian Engineering

By: Carl Mitcham,David Munoz

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Humanitarian Engineering

By: Carl Mitcham,David Munoz

Humanitarian Engineering reviews the development of engineering as a distinct profession and of the humanitarian movement as a special socio-political practice. Having noted that the two developments were situated in the same geographical and historical space -- that is, in Europe and North America beginning in the 1700s -- the book argues for a mutual influence and synthesis that has previously been lacking. In this spirit, the first of two central chapters describes humanitarian engineering as the artful drawing on science to direct the resources of nature with active compassion to meet the basic needs of all -- especially the powerless, poor, or otherwise marginalized. A second central chapter then considers strategies for education in humanitarian engineering so conceived. Two final chapters consider challenges and implications. Table of Contents: Engineering / Humanitarianism / Humanitarian Engineering / Humanitarian Engineering Education / Challenges / Conclusion: Humanizing Technology

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Springer Nature

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303179964X

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Practical Treatise on Perfumery

Comprising Directions for Making All Kinds of Perfumes, Sachet Powders, Fumigating Materials, Dentifices, Cosmetics, Etc. , Etc. , with a Full Account of the Volatile Oils, Balsams, Resins, and Other Natural and Artificial Perfume-Substances, Including The

By: Carl Deite

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Practical Treatise on Perfumery

By: Carl Deite

This immensely popular work by Carl Deite, translated from the German in 1892 by William Brannt, is a ready reference and practical guide for the home and professional perfumer. Special attention is given to the description of raw materials, as well as to methods for testing them to ensure the highest-quality final product.

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Applewood Books

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1429014687

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Effective Functional Progressions in Sport Rehabilitation

By: Todd S. Ellenbecker,Mark De Carlo,Carl DeRosa

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Effective Functional Progressions in Sport Rehabilitation

By: Todd S. Ellenbecker,Mark De Carlo,Carl DeRosa

Effective Functional Progressions in Sport Rehabilitation helps clinicians understand the important concepts of functional progressions and equips them to develop rehabilitation programs specific to the needs of their clients.

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Human Kinetics

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0736063811

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9780736063814

Preventive Management of Children with Congenital Anomalies and Syndromes

By: Golder Wilson,W. Carl Cooley

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Preventive Management of Children with Congenital Anomalies and Syndromes

By: Golder Wilson,W. Carl Cooley

CD contains copies of the checklists in the text along with additional supplementary material.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521776732

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9780521776738

Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness

By: Peter J. Maud,Carl Foster

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Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness

By: Peter J. Maud,Carl Foster

This text summarises current scientific methods for the assessment of human physiological fitness. The authors provide a rationale for methods of assessment, examine the limitations of some methods and provide details of alternative techniques.

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Human Kinetics

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073604633X

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Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation

By: Lynette Carl,Joseph Gallo,Peter Johnson

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Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation

By: Lynette Carl,Joseph Gallo,Peter Johnson

Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation discusses the effects of medications in the rehabilitation process and assists rehabilitation professionals in designing patient-specific therapy plans based on coexisting disease states and medications used.

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Human Kinetics

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0736096043

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9780736096041

The Water–Food–Energy Nexus

Power, Politics, and Justice

By: Jeremy Allouche,Carl Middleton,Dipak Gyawali

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The Water–Food–Energy Nexus

Power, Politics, and Justice

By: Jeremy Allouche,Carl Middleton,Dipak Gyawali

The world of development thinkers and practitioners is abuzz with a new lexicon: the idea of "the nexus" between water, food, and energy which is intuitively compelling. It promises better integration of multiple sectoral elements, a better transition to greener economies, and sustainable development. However, there appears to be little agreement on its precise meaning, whether it only complements existing environmental governance approaches or how it can be enhanced in national contexts. One current approach to the nexus treats it as a risk and security matter while another treats it within economic rationality addressing externalities across sector. A third perspective acknowledges it as a fundamentally political process requiring negotiation amongst different actors with distinct perceptions, interests, and practices. This perspective highlights the fact that technical solutions for improving coherence within the nexus may have unintended and negative impacts in other policy areas, such as poverty alleviation and education. The Water–Food–Energy Nexus: Power, Politics and Justice lays out the managerial-technical definitions of the nexus and challenges these conceptions by bringing to the forefront the politics of the nexus, around two key dimensions – a dynamic understanding of water–food–energy systems, and a normative positioning around nexus debates, in particular around social justice. The authors argue that a shift in nexus governance is required towards approaches where limits to control are acknowledged, and more reflexive/plural strategies adopted. This book will be of interest to academic researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the fields of international development studies, environmental politics, and science and technology studies, as well as international relations.

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Routledge

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1351805533

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9781351805537

Merville Battery & the Dives Bridges

By: Carl Shilleto

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Merville Battery & the Dives Bridges

By: Carl Shilleto

This battlefield guide is the companion work to Pegasus Bridge & Horsa Bridge. Together, these two books form the fully revised and updated edition of the previous best selling Battleground Europe Series book Pegasus Bridge & Merville Battery.This book examines, in great detail, the attack by 9 Para Bn of the British 6th Airborne Division on the German gun emplacement known as the Merville Battery on D-Day, 6 June 1944. The actions of 8 Para, 12 Para, Canadian 1 Para, attached engineer and support units, and commando raids in this area of Normandy are also told. In particular, the importance of destroying the five bridges, and a drainage culvert, in the Dives valley are explained along with the importance of taking and holding the high ground to the north-east of Caen. These combined actions resulted in the protection and securing of the left flank of the greatest combined military operation in history; Operation OVERLORD.In addition to explaining how these objectives were achieved, this battlefield guide relates the battles to the area as it is today. The book contains details of the museums, memorials, cemeteries and associated organizations. All of which will unravel the history of the area to the visitor and armchair traveler alike.To further aid the battlefield tourist, GPS data is also provided for either satellite navigation by vehicle or for viewing on Google Earth.

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Casemate Publishers

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178383000X

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9781783830008

Carl Grose: Plays One

Superstition Mountain; Horse Piss For Blood; 49 Donkeys Hanged; The Kneebone Cadillac

By: Carl Grose

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Carl Grose: Plays One

Superstition Mountain; Horse Piss For Blood; 49 Donkeys Hanged; The Kneebone Cadillac

By: Carl Grose

Bringing together five plays exploring our notions of family, myth, death, truth and the ever-fluctuating nature of reality, Carl Grose: Plays One celebrates the possibilities of theatre and humanity's desperate need to tell stories in order to survive. This collection includes Grose's blood-splattered love letter to the theatre, Grand Guignol, plus a quartet of anarchic Cornish-set comedies: Superstition Mountain, Horse Piss For Blood, 49 Donkeys Hanged and The Kneebone Cadillac.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1786825686

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9781786825681

London Gig Venues

By: Carl Allen

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London Gig Venues

By: Carl Allen

Everything you ever wanted to know about London's rock 'n' roll venues.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445658208

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Port Designer's Handbook

Recommendations and Guidelines

By: Carl A. Thoresen

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Port Designer's Handbook

Recommendations and Guidelines

By: Carl A. Thoresen

Over the past twenty years there has been considerable improvement and new information in the design of port and berth structures. This handbook reflects the lastest progress and developments in navigation safety, port planning and site selection, layout of container, oil and gas terminals, cargo handling, berth design and construction, fender and mooring principles. It presents guidelines and recommendations for the main items and assumptions in the layout, desing and construction of modern port structures, and the forces and loadings acting on them. The book provides an evaluation of different designs and construction methods for port and berth structures, and recommendations given by the different international harbour standards and recommendations. Practising harbour and port engineers and students will find the handbook an invaluable source of information.

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Thomas Telford

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0727732285

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9780727732286

Law's Desire

Sexuality And The Limits Of Justice

By: Carl Stychin

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Law's Desire

Sexuality And The Limits Of Justice

By: Carl Stychin

The law is one of the primary means through which sexuality is constructed, monitored and controlled. In this much needed book, Carl Stychin provides a critical examination of the relationship between law and sexual orientation in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The author exposes the connection between the law and sexual control through an exploration of key questions of current interest and controversy. He examines the motivations behind legal restrictions, and the impact on sexual subcultures and dominant society.

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Routledge

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1135095329

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Steps toward a Philosophy of Engineering

Historico-Philosophical and Critical Essays

By: Carl Mitcham

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Steps toward a Philosophy of Engineering

Historico-Philosophical and Critical Essays

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Ethics and Science

An Introduction

By: Adam Briggle,Carl Mitcham

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Ethics and Science

An Introduction

By: Adam Briggle,Carl Mitcham

This book explores ethical issues at the interfaces of science, policy, religion and technology, cultivating the skills for critical analysis.

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Humanitarian Engineering

By: Carl Mitcham,David Munoz

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Humanitarian Engineering

By: Carl Mitcham,David Munoz

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Thinking Through Technology

The Path Between Engineering and Philosophy

By: Carl Mitcham

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Thinking Through Technology

The Path Between Engineering and Philosophy

By: Carl Mitcham

This introduction to the philosophy of technology discusses its sources and uses. Tracing the changing meaning of "technology" from ancient times to the modern day, it identifies two important traditions of critical analysis of technology: the engineering approach and the humanities approach.

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