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Science in the Age of Sensibility

The Sentimental Empiricists of the French Enlightenment

By: Jessica Riskin

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Science in the Age of Sensibility

The Sentimental Empiricists of the French Enlightenment

By: Jessica Riskin

Empiricism today implies the dispassionate scrutiny of facts. But Jessica Riskin finds that in the French Enlightenment, empiricism was intimately bound up with sensibility. In what she calls a "sentimental empiricism," natural knowledge was taken to rest on a blend of experience and emotion. Riskin argues that sentimental empiricism brought together ideas and institutions, practices and politics. She shows, for instance, how the study of blindness, led by ideas about the mental and moral role of vision and by cataract surgeries, shaped the first school for the blind; how Benjamin Franklin's electrical physics, ascribing desires to nature, engaged French economic reformers; and how the question of the role of language in science and social life linked disputes over Antoine Lavoisier's new chemical names to the founding of France's modern system of civic education. Recasting the Age of Reason by stressing its conjunction with the Age of Sensibility, Riskin offers an entirely new perspective on the development of modern science and the history of the Enlightenment.

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355

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University of Chicago Press

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0226720853

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9780226720852

Moral Responsibility and Risk in Society

Examples from Emerging Technologies, Public Health and Environment

By: Jessica Nihlén Fahlquist

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Moral Responsibility and Risk in Society

Examples from Emerging Technologies, Public Health and Environment

By: Jessica Nihlén Fahlquist

Risks, including health and technological, attract a lot of attention in modern societies, from individuals as well as policy-makers. Human beings have always had to deal with dangers, but contemporary societies conceptualise these dangers as risks, indicating that they are to some extent controllable and calculable. Conceiving of dangers in this way implies a need to analyse how we hold people responsible for risks and how we can and should take responsibility for risks. Moral Responsibility and Risk in Society combines philosophical discussion of different concepts and notions of responsibility with context-specific applications in the areas of health, technology and environment. The book consists of two parts addressing two crucial aspects of risks and responsibility: holding agents responsible, i.e. ascribing and distributing responsibility for risks, and taking responsibility for risk. More specifically, the book discusses the values of fairness and efficacy in responsibility distributions and makes distinctions between backward-looking and forward-looking responsibility as well as individual and collective responsibility. Additionally, it analyses what it means to take responsibility for technological risks, conceptualising this kind of responsibility as a virtue, and furthermore, explores the notion of responsible risk communication and the implications for adult-child relationships. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental ethics, bioethics, public health ethics, engineering ethics, philosophy of risk and moral philosophy.

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312

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Routledge

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131727458X

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9781317274582

Brand Management in the Hotel Industry and Its Potential for Achieving Customer Loyalty

By: Jessica Salver

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Brand Management in the Hotel Industry and Its Potential for Achieving Customer Loyalty

By: Jessica Salver

Diploma Thesis from the year 2005 in the subject Tourism - Hotel Management, grade: 1,0, University resin university for applied sciences, language: English, abstract: Brands are a phenomenon that has been in existence already for centuries. From its original purpose of marking livestock, the concept was later adopted by manufacturers for their products and further developed and adapted to changes in business environments. The original idea of using marks to indicate ownership and origin, however, can be traced back even for millennia to ancient Greek and Rome and early Chinese dynasties. These days, the number of brands is greater than ever. More and more businesses have come to realize the power of brands, and the concept of brand management has consequently gained considerable interest in recent years. Every year the number of new brands registered increases. Fortune magazine suggests that "In the 21st century, branding ultimately will be the only unique differentiator between companies." Initially, the use of brands, or marks respectively, was limited to physical products only. Service brands are comparatively new in the long history of branding. The hotel industry - along with many other services - is lagging behind manufactured goods by decades. For this reason, research on brand management mainly concentrates on this type of products. Literature on service brands is comparatively scarce. Nonetheless, there are great potentials for brand management in the service industry in general and the hotel industry in particular. Hotel services differ from physical goods in many ways. For this reason, research findings and approaches to building and managing brands cannot simply be transferred. The major goal of this work is therefore to examine the concept of brand management, to adapt and apply it to hotel services. In today's ultra-competitive business environment, customer loyalty is a hot topic. The hotel industry has turned into a buyer's market. Competition k

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129

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GRIN Verlag

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3640445511

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9783640445516

Oxorn Foote Human Labor and Birth, Sixth Edition

By: Glenn David Posner,Amanda Y. Black,Griffith David Jones,Jessica Dy

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Oxorn Foote Human Labor and Birth, Sixth Edition

By: Glenn David Posner,Amanda Y. Black,Griffith David Jones,Jessica Dy

THE CLASSIC CHILDBIRTH HANDBOOK--COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED IN FULL COLOR Edition after acclaimed edition, Oxorn-Foote Human Labor & Birth has provided the most comprehensive, yet accessible overview of obstetrics available. Going beyond scientific theory and a technological orientation, this landmark guide is written for the real world of clinical practice, as it expertly examines all mechanisms of human labor and delivery. The book begins with a valuable review of clinical anatomy, then thoroughly examines the three stages of labor, with a focus on proper management and birthing techniques. Specific guidance on the full spectrum of complications and delivery situations, including Cesarean section, breech presentation, transverse lie, umbilical cord issues, dystocia, and more are also presented. A final section addresses such critical concerns as preterm labor, antepartum hemorrhage, and maternal and fetal complications in labor. FEATURES NEW! Full-color design with hundreds of original, skill-sharpening illustrations NEW! Insightful, timely chapter on the challenges of obesity in pregnancy NEW! Essential coverage of modern techniques for the management of postpartum hemorrhage NEW! Expanded review of multiple pregnancy

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801

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071780238

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9780071780230

Community Pharmacy Practice Guidebook

By: Jessica Wooster,Frank Yu

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Community Pharmacy Practice Guidebook

By: Jessica Wooster,Frank Yu

Get up to speed on everything there is to know about community pharmacy! This unmatched resource provides the tools you need to operate, manage, and advance community pharmacy. The authors have gathered information from practicing community pharmacists to deliver the most salient information you need to know. Community Pharmacy Practice Guidebook covers everything from operations and financial aspects to hiring/managing staff and important quality metrics within the community pharmacy practice setting. Delivering real-world content and practical applications for building the specific skills you need to succeed; it helps you create innovative solutions to optimize business and patient-related outcomes through clinical and value-added services specific to the community. Features Practice questions at the beginning and end of each chapter to test your knowledge. Each chapter includes practical application cases to build problem-solving skills related to community pharmacy. Real-life anecdotes, not just fictional situations, that provide a clear picture of how community pharmacy actually works. Coverage of community pharmacy models, legal considerations, pharmacy ownership and entrepreneurship, workflow optimization, human resources management, inventory, the role of technology, payment models and methods, clinical and value-added services, risk management, quality metrics, and more.

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159

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McGraw Hill Professional

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126047027X

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9781260470277

Oxorn-Foote Human Labor and Birth, Seventh Edition

By: Glenn David Posner,Amanda Y. Black,Griffith David Jones,Jessica Dy

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Oxorn-Foote Human Labor and Birth, Seventh Edition

By: Glenn David Posner,Amanda Y. Black,Griffith David Jones,Jessica Dy

The go-to guide to childbirth—completely revised and updated with new chapters Highly acclaimed for its authoritative coverage of obstetric care and concise, easy-to-read format, Oxorn-Foote Human Labor & Birth is an essential resource for anyone performing or assisting in childbirth. Written for the real world of clinical practice, the popular guide expertly examines all mechanisms of labor and delivery. Updated and revised, this seventh edition offers proven best practices and step-by-step guidance to obstetric procedures, techniques, and patient management. Oxorn-Foote Human Labor & Birth opens with a valuable review of clinical anatomy, followed by a thorough examination of the three stages of labor, with a focus on proper management and birthing techniques. The authors provide specific guidance on the full spectrum of complications and delivery situations, including Cesarean section, breech presentation, transverse lie, umbilical cord issues, dystocia, and more. Critical concerns such as preterm labor, antepartum hemorrhage, maternal and fetal complications, intrapartum infections, and post-term pregnancy are also addressed. No other book presents so much vital information in such a clearly illustrated manner. Features New! Patient Safety and Quality Assurance chapter with guidance on incorporating quality improvement into an obstetrics program New! Medical Education chapter with a summary of adult learning theory and advice on providing individual and interprofessional team training Full-color design with hundreds of original images clearly illustrating the techniques described Key points are bulleted throughout to facilitate quick and easy retrieval of information

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881

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McGraw Hill Professional

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126001942X

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9781260019421

What Your Unborn Baby Wants You to Know

A Complete Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

By: Boris M. Petrikovsky,Jessica Jacob,Lisa Aiken

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What Your Unborn Baby Wants You to Know

A Complete Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

By: Boris M. Petrikovsky,Jessica Jacob,Lisa Aiken

From a renowned team of specialists comes an authoritative handbook to explain what is happening to mother and baby every step of the way during pregnancy. Organized by topic for quick reference.

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324

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Perigee Trade

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039952682X

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9780399526824

Cancer Combat

Cancer Survivors Share Their Guerrilla Tactics to Help You Win the Fight of Your Life

By: Dean King,Jessica King,Jonathan Pearlroth

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Cancer Combat

Cancer Survivors Share Their Guerrilla Tactics to Help You Win the Fight of Your Life

By: Dean King,Jessica King,Jonathan Pearlroth

In this book, cancer survivors from around the country bring you into their lives, sharing their secret tactics for day-to-day survival to help you fight the battle of your life and win.

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438

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Bantam

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0553378457

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9780553378450

Reunion

The Extraordinary Story of a Messenger of Love & Healing

By: Jessica Ezell

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Reunion

The Extraordinary Story of a Messenger of Love & Healing

By: Jessica Ezell

A widow's account of the dog who appeared on the day of her husband's funeral, and which she believed was a messenger of love from him.

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234

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Stillpoint Publishing

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1883478170

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9781883478179

Acting on Your Faith

Congregations Making a Difference : a Guide to Success in Service and Social Action

By: Victor N. Claman,David E. Butler,Jessica A. Boyatt

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Acting on Your Faith

Congregations Making a Difference : a Guide to Success in Service and Social Action

By: Victor N. Claman,David E. Butler,Jessica A. Boyatt

Photos and accompanying text tell 70 stories of Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish congregations' ministries serving their immediate communities and the world beyond. Includes basic how-to help and a resource list of organizations and community funding sources.

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212

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0963970100

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9780963970107

Mistletoe Marriage

By: Jessica Hart

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Mistletoe Marriage

By: Jessica Hart

Mistletoe Marriage by Jessica Hart released on Oct 25, 2005 is available now for purchase.

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Harlequin Books

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0373038690

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9780373038695

Book's by Jessica Riskin

Science in the Age of Sensibility

Science in the Age of Sensibility

Moral Responsibility and Risk in Society

Moral Responsibility and Risk in Society

Brand Management in the Hotel Industry and Its Potential for Achieving Customer Loyalty

Brand Management in the Hotel Industry and Its Potential for Achieving Customer Loyalty

Oxorn Foote Human Labor and Birth, Sixth Edition

Oxorn Foote Human Labor and Birth, Sixth Edition

Community Pharmacy Practice Guidebook

Community Pharmacy Practice Guidebook

Oxorn-Foote Human Labor and Birth, Seventh Edition

Oxorn-Foote Human Labor and Birth, Seventh Edition

What Your Unborn Baby Wants You to Know

What Your Unborn Baby Wants You to Know

Cancer Combat

Cancer Combat

Reunion

Reunion

Acting on Your Faith

Acting on Your Faith

Mistletoe Marriage

Mistletoe Marriage

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