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Astrobiological Neurosystems

Rise and Fall of Intelligent Life Forms in the Universe

By: Jerry L. Cranford

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Astrobiological Neurosystems

Rise and Fall of Intelligent Life Forms in the Universe

By: Jerry L. Cranford

This book explains why scientists believe that life may be more common in the Universe than previously considered possible. It presents the tools and strategies astronomers and astrobiologists are using in their formal search for habitable exoplanets as well as more advanced forms of life in other parts of our galaxy. The author then summarizes what is currently known about how and where organic molecules critical to our form of carbon-based life are manufactured. The core of the book explains (and presents educated guesses) how nervous systems evolved on Earth, how they work, and how they might work on other worlds. Combining his knowledge of neuroscience, computers, and astrobiology the author jumps into the discussion whether biological nervous systems are just the first step in the rise of intelligence in the Universe. The book ends with a description from both the psychologist’s and the neuroscientist’s viewpoints, exactly what it is about the fields of astrobiology and astronomy that “boggles the minds” of many amateur astronomers and interested non-scientists. This book stands out from other popular science books on astrobiology by making the point that “astro-neurobiologists” need to begin thinking about how alien nervous systems might work.

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Springer

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3319104195

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From Dying Stars to the Birth of Life

The New Science of Astrobiology and the Search for Life in the Universe

By: Jerry L. Cranford

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From Dying Stars to the Birth of Life

The New Science of Astrobiology and the Search for Life in the Universe

By: Jerry L. Cranford

Written in an informal manner, this account tells the incredible story of the birth of an entirely new field of science called Astrobiology—a field that is now investigating whether life might exist on other worlds. From the discovery that other stars in our galaxy are circled by planets to the detection of single-cell organisms found living on Earth in extremely hostile environments, this account details the recent breakthroughs made by astronomers and earth scientists over the last few decades. Based on these findings, it argues that scientists now have the technology they need to move from speculating or fantasizing about extraterrestrials to possibly providing mankind with the first definitive proof that we are not alone.

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416

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5m Books Ltd

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1908062320

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9781908062321

The Healthcare Professional's Guide to Human Research

By: Cranford, Jerry L.

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The Healthcare Professional's Guide to Human Research

By: Cranford, Jerry L.

This book is designed for healthcare professionals who want to become critical and intelligent consumers of research literature in their chosen fields. It provides general guidelines, in highly specific terms, for critically evaluating whether particular research is valuable, based on the appropriateness of research design, methodology, and statistics. It offers a clear road map for healthcare professionals to apply knowledge obtained from good research in appropriate publications in everyday practice.

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137

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Plural Publishing

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1597568805

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9781597568807

Basics of Audiology

Vibrations to Sounds

By: Cranford, Jerry L.

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Basics of Audiology

Vibrations to Sounds

By: Cranford, Jerry L.

Basics of Audiology was developed from Dr. Cranford's extensive experience teaching audiology to speech-language pathology (SLP) students. Although there are multiple, established introductory texts in audiology, this text is uniquely geared to students who specifically studying speech-language pathology. The book includes all the necessary audiological principles needed for any SLP student to become competent in test assessment and the diagnosis of hearing disorders. Mastery of this text will enable the future clinician practice in a wider patient base. In addition to being useful in undergraduate training programs as a primary or supplementary text, the book will also be valuable for SLPs who have been in the trenches for a number of years and feel they need to have their knowledge of audiology refreshed or updated. Because the author has focused on using nontechnical or laymans terminology in explaining the various scientific and clinical concepts/principles in this field, he also believes that parents, relatives, or significant others of hearing impaired patients will also find this book useful for understanding the problems experienced by their loved ones.

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1597568813

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9781597568814

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Astrobiological Neurosystems

Astrobiological Neurosystems

From Dying Stars to the Birth of Life

From Dying Stars to the Birth of Life

The Healthcare Professional's Guide to Human Research

The Healthcare Professional's Guide to Human Research

Basics of Audiology

Basics of Audiology

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