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Chance, Character, and Change

By: John Mattausch

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Chance is real. Not only is it a cause of societal change, but we as individuals are chance-given characters who discover and build our character in chancy circumstances. Chance is also expressed as coincidence and contingency, expressions which have episodically been of undeniable historical importance. Mattausch asserts the conventional picture of societal change is incorrect. Societal change is not a linear succession with each phase of change replacing its predecessor. Instead, the process is one of accumulative change in which chance plays various roles. Chance, Character, and Change develops the idea of chance, situating it within the history of thought and social change. By focusing strictly on manifestations of chance and of luck that can be seen and explained, Mattausch is able to show how chance acts in the environment of evolution and the social practices that regulate the inheritance of knowledge and technology. This, in turn, steers societal change and how change itself occurs. Chance's role is often characterized as coincidence or contingency, and this automatically is seen as progressive or degenerate. However, Mattausch notes that accumulative change is potentially both progressive as well as decadent. Chance also plays a part in the social aspects of our world--customs, practices, cultures, societies, and politics. When we act, Mattausch argues, we do not distinguish between good and bad, but rather between determinism and chance; the latter is a test of character, not of free will. This theory is general in its assertions and application, and can be related to many areas of study from economic theory, to human behavior, to politics. The rich texture of the writing and vivid use of examples from daily life and the work of other major thinkers draw in the reader. The most striking aspect of this work is the author's writing style and the way he weaves together evidence, classic research, and contemporary thought. It is skillfu

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1351529536

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A Commitment to Campaign

A Sociological Study of CND

By: John Mattausch

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A Commitment to Campaign

A Sociological Study of CND

By: John Mattausch

Brief text and illustrations introduce the habits and habitats of a variety of animals.

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Manchester University Press

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0719029082

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Before It's Too Late

By: John J. Scalercio

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Before It's Too Late

By: John J. Scalercio

Dr. William Rossi left his prestigious appointment as Chief Surgical Resident for Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City to move his wife, Andrea, and their soon-to-born first child, to a small, rural town in Derry, Pennsylvania. The couple’s decision was based on their belief that this change in lifestyle would allow them to shelter their family from the influences and dangers associated with living in larger metropolitan cities and, with less demand placed upon him, give Dr. Rossi more time to spend with his family. Unfortunately, Dr. Rossi discovers that bad things can also happen in small towns. Nine years after relocating to Derry, and while attending the eighteenth annual Harvest Festival in the park, Courtney, their young daughter, became bored with the activities. She wandered from the spot where her parents had noticed her sitting just minutes earlier, having decided to quietly stroll along a creek adjacent to the back edge of the park. It was there that she was found raped and murdered. One year passed and a completely unsuccessful investigation led the authorities to a dead end, with absolutely no hope of finding, let along convicting, the murderer. Dr. Rossi, seriously at risk of losing his mind to rage, grief and frustration, decides to take the matter into his own hands. What follows is a spiraling series of tragic events so terrifying and suspenseful that the story, Before It’s Too Late, will keep the reader up at night long after having finished the book.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1483625737

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Full-Potential Electronic Structure Method

Energy and Force Calculations with Density Functional and Dynamical Mean Field Theory

By: John M. Wills,Mebarek Alouani,Per Andersson,Anna Delin,Olle Eriksson,Oleksiy Grechnyev

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Full-Potential Electronic Structure Method

Energy and Force Calculations with Density Functional and Dynamical Mean Field Theory

By: John M. Wills,Mebarek Alouani,Per Andersson,Anna Delin,Olle Eriksson,Oleksiy Grechnyev

This is a book describing electronic structure theory and application within the framework of a methodology implemented in the computer code RSPt. In 1986, when the code that was to become RSPt was developed enough to be useful, it was one of the ?rst full-potential, all-electron, relativistic implem- tations of DFT (density functional theory). While RSPt was documented p- asitically in many publications describing the results of its application, it was many years before a publication explicitly describing aspects of the method appeared. In the meantime, several excellent all-electron, full-potential me- ods had been developed, published, and become available. So why a book about RSPt now? The code that became RSPt was initially developed as a personal research tool, rather than a collaborative e?ort or as a product. As such it required some knowledge of its inner workings to use, and as it was meant to be m- imally ?exible, the code required experience to be used e?ectively. These - tributes inhibited, but did not prevent, the spread of RSPt as a research tool. While applicable across the periodic table, the method is particularly useful in describing a wide range of materials, including heavier elements and c- pounds, and its ?exibility provides targeted accuracy and a convenient and accurate framework for implementing and assessing the e?ect of new models.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642151442

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High-Temperature Superconducting Materials

Preparations, Properties, and Processing

By: William E. Hatfield,John H. Miller

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High-Temperature Superconducting Materials

Preparations, Properties, and Processing

By: William E. Hatfield,John H. Miller

This book is a collection of proceedings of a symposium organized by the North Carolina Section of the American Chemical Society on the preparations, properties, and processing of high-temperature superconducting materials. The proceedings include papers of new results presented at the symposium.

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CRC Press

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1000103838

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The Forces of Collaborative Creativity

A practical guide to creative teamwork in the healthcare business

By: Peter John Comber

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The Forces of Collaborative Creativity

A practical guide to creative teamwork in the healthcare business

By: Peter John Comber

Collaborative Creativity is a powerful methodology for groups that uses short bursts of creative challenges to help people go beyond rational/conscious thinking and uncover, with constructive consequences, the emotional/irrational sphere that influences behaviour. It was developed by Peter Comber specifically for the complex environment of the healthcare industry, and this how-to manual for managers of healthcare companies offers practical advice on how to employ creative processes in their sector.

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Practical Inspiration Publishing

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1788601505

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Persuasion

Social Influence and Compliance Gaining

By: Robert H Gass,John S Seiter

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Persuasion

Social Influence and Compliance Gaining

By: Robert H Gass,John S Seiter

Now in its sixth edition, Persuasion: Social Influence and Compliance Gaining continues to boast an accessible voice and vibrant aesthetic that appeals to undergraduate students of communication, psychology, advertising, and marketing. In addition to presenting established theories and models, this text encourages students to develop and apply general conclusions about persuasion in real-world settings. Along the way, students are introduced to the practice of social influence in an array of contexts (e.g., advertising, marketing, politics, interpersonal relationships, social media, groups) and across a variety of topics (e.g., credibility, personality, deception, motivational appeals, visual persuasion). The new edition features an expanded treatment of digital and social media, up-to-date research on theory and practice, and enhanced discussions of topics such as political campaigning, emotional marketing, olfactory influence, and ethics. Instructors can also use the book’s downloadable test bank, instructor’s manual, and PowerPoint slides in preparing course material.

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Routledge

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1351806246

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Neoliberalising Old Age

By: John Macnicol

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Neoliberalising Old Age

By: John Macnicol

This book examines the effect of neoliberalism on the recent ageing and social policy agenda in the UK and the USA.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107115183

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Garfinkel and Ethnomethodology

By: John Heritage

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Garfinkel and Ethnomethodology

By: John Heritage

The writings of Harold Garfinkel have had a major impact on thesocial sciences and linguistics. This book offers a systematic andinnovative analysis of his theories and of the ethnomethodologicalmovement which he has inspired. It is the only full-length study focused on the writings of HaroldGarfinkel and will be essential reading for all those concernedwith understanding and evaluating one of the most radicallyoriginal social scientists of recent times.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0745677479

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Age Discrimination

An Historical and Contemporary Analysis

By: John Macnicol

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Age Discrimination

An Historical and Contemporary Analysis

By: John Macnicol

Age discrimination is a highly topical issue in all industrialised societies, against a background of concerns about shortening working lives and ageing populations in the future. Based upon detailed research, and adopting an interdisciplinary approach, this unique study traces the history of the age discrimination debate in Britain and the USA since the 1930s. It critically analyses the concepts of ageism in social relations and age discrimination in employment. Case-studies on generational equity and health care rationing by age are followed by an analysis of the British government's initiatives against age discrimination in employment. The book then traces the history of the debate on health status and old age, addressing the question of whether working capacity has improved sufficiently to justify calls to delay retirement and extend working lives. It concludes with a detailed examination of the origins and subsequent working of the USA's 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107320763

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Forensic Perspectives on Cybercrime

Human Behaviour and Cybersecurity

By: John McAlaney,Peter J. Hills,Terri Cole

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Forensic Perspectives on Cybercrime

Human Behaviour and Cybersecurity

By: John McAlaney,Peter J. Hills,Terri Cole

Forensic Perspectives on Cybercrime is the first book to combine the disciplines of cyberpsychology and forensic psychology, helping to define this emergent area. It explores the psychological factors that influence the behaviour of all those involved in cybersecurity, drawing upon the research literatures in relevant areas including forensic, social, and cyberpsychology. Written by leading figures in the field, the book provides an introduction to the cybercrime ecosystem, before discussing the psychological manipulation of targets through social engineering techniques and highlighting the unique threats that this type of attack presents. The reasons why people become involved in hacking are explored, and the authors review research literature on risk factors of being a victim of cybercrime, along with the concept of resilience. Behaviour change and prevention strategies are also evaluated, as well as the role of emergent technologies such as artificial intelligence and what this may mean for the role of humans in cybersecurity. Case studies and real-world examples are woven throughout to illustrate key issues, opportunities, and challenges. This unique text is a must-read for students undertaking any degree that relates to behaviour and cybersecurity, including psychology, computing, law, and business management. It is also highly relevant to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who work in cybersecurity and/or have an interest in empowering people to be safe online.

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Taylor & Francis

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1003850626

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The End of Organized Capitalism

By: Scott Lash,John Urry

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The End of Organized Capitalism

By: Scott Lash,John Urry

In this thought-provoking new book, Anthony Smith analyses key debates between historians and social scientists on the role of nations and nationalism in history. In a wide-ranging analysis of the work of historians, sociologists, political scientists and others, he argues that there are three key issues which have shaped debates in this field: first, the nature and origin of nations and nationalism; second, the antiquity or modernity of nations and nationalism; and third, the role of nations and nationalism in historical, and especially recent, social change. Anthony Smith provides an incisive critique of the debate between modernists, perennialists and primordialists over the origins, development and contemporary significance of nations and nationalism. Drawing on a wide range of examples from antiquity and the medieval epoch, as well as the modern world, he develops a distinctive ethnosymbolic account of nations and nationalism. This important book by one of the world’s leading authorities on nationalism and ethnicity will be of particular interest to students and scholars in history, sociology and politics.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0745688411

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Chance, Character, and Change

By: John Mattausch

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A Commitment to Campaign

A Sociological Study of CND

By: John Mattausch

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A Commitment to Campaign

A Sociological Study of CND

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Brief text and illustrations introduce the habits and habitats of a variety of animals.

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Chance, Character, and Change

Chance, Character, and Change

A Commitment to Campaign

A Commitment to Campaign

Before It's Too Late

Before It's Too Late

Full-Potential Electronic Structure Method

Full-Potential Electronic Structure Method

High-Temperature Superconducting Materials

High-Temperature Superconducting Materials

The Forces of Collaborative Creativity

The Forces of Collaborative Creativity

Persuasion

Persuasion

Neoliberalising Old Age

Neoliberalising Old Age

Garfinkel and Ethnomethodology

Garfinkel and Ethnomethodology

Age Discrimination

Age Discrimination

Forensic Perspectives on Cybercrime

Forensic Perspectives on Cybercrime

The End of Organized Capitalism

The End of Organized Capitalism

Chance, Character, and Change

Chance, Character, and Change

A Commitment to Campaign

A Commitment to Campaign

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