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The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security

By: Nicholas G. Evans

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The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security

By: Nicholas G. Evans

New advances in neuroscience promise innovations in national security, especially in the areas of law enforcement, intelligence collection, and armed conflict. But ethical questions emerge about how we can, and should, use these innovations. This book draws on the open literature to map the development of neuroscience, particularly through funding by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, in certain areas like behavior prediction, behavior modification, and neuroenhancement, and its use in the creation of novel weapons. It shows how advances in neuroscience and new technologies raise ethical issues that challenge the norms of law enforcement, intelligence collection, and armed conflict, broadly grouped under the term "national security." Increasing technological sophistication without attention to ethics, this book argues, risks creating conditions for the development of "dual-use" technologies that may be prone to misuse, are grounded in an incomplete understanding of the brain, or are based on a limited view of the political contexts in which these technologies arise. A concluding section looks at policy and regulatory options that might promote the benefits of emerging neuroscience, while mitigating attendant risks. Key Features: First broad survey of the ethics of neuroscience as it applies to national security Innovative ethical analysis over a range of cross-cutting technologies including behavior prediction and modification tools, human enhancement, and novel lethal and nonlethal weapons Ethical analysis covering all stages from the development, testing, and use (or misuse) of these technologies; and decisions from the individual scientist to the nation state Strong policy focus at multiple levels, from self-governance to international regulation Combination of philosophical analysis with grounded, practical recommendations

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0429824149

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War on All Fronts

A Theory of Health Security Justice

By: Nicholas G. Evans

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War on All Fronts

A Theory of Health Security Justice

By: Nicholas G. Evans

An argument for the centrality of rights in health security, and how to apply ethical principles to protecting those rights during public health crises. In recent years, efforts to respond to infectious diseases have been described in terms of national and global security, leading to the formation of the field of “health security.” In War on All Fronts, Nicholas G. Evans provides a novel theory of just health security and its relation to the practice of conventional public health. Using COVID-19 as a jumping-off point to examine wider issues, including how the US thinks about and prepares for pandemics, Evans shows the flaws in using the “war metaphor" and how any serious understanding of health security must square with human rights—even when a disease poses a threat to national security. Evans asks what ethical principles justify declaring, and taking action during, a public health emergency such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The relevant principles, he argues, parallel those of the ethics of armed conflict. Just war theory, properly understood, begins with pacifism and a commitment to the right not to be killed and then steps back to ask under what limited conditions it is permissible to kill. In a similar way, a just health security must also begin with the idea that public health should hold human rights sacrosanct and then ask under what limited conditions other concerns might prevail. Evans’s overall goal is to formulate a guide to action, particularly as the world deals with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Turning to the transition from war back to peace in public health, he looks at reparation, rebuilding, and the accountability of actors during the crisis.

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MIT Press

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0262374218

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The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security

By: Nicholas G. Evans

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Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders

By: Carolyn Black Becker,Nicholas R. Farrell,Glenn Waller

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Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders

By: Carolyn Black Becker,Nicholas R. Farrell,Glenn Waller

Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders is designed to augment existing eating disorder treatment manuals by providing clinicians with practical advice for maximizing the effectiveness of exposure, regardless of clinical background or evidence-based treatment used. Suitable for use with a range of diagnoses, this easy-to-use guide describes the most up to date empirical research on exposure for eating disorders, extrapolating clinical advice from the anxiety disorders literature in order to help busy clinicians become more effective in treating these challenging illnesses. Readers will gain solid understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of exposure therapy, as well as how to utilize this information to explain the rationale for exposure to patients. Specific types of eating disorder exposure are covered in detail, including exposure to food and eating, cue exposure for binge eating, weighing and weight exposure, novel forms of exposure for eating disorders, and more. The book also provides strategies for overcoming obstacles, including institutional resistance to implementation of exposure therapy.

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Oxford University Press

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0190069759

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Essential Mathematical Biology

By: Nicholas F. Britton

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Essential Mathematical Biology

By: Nicholas F. Britton

This self-contained introduction to the fast-growing field of Mathematical Biology is written for students with a mathematical background. It sets the subject in a historical context and guides the reader towards questions of current research interest. A broad range of topics is covered including: Population dynamics, Infectious diseases, Population genetics and evolution, Dispersal, Molecular and cellular biology, Pattern formation, and Cancer modelling. Particular attention is paid to situations where the simple assumptions of homogenity made in early models break down and the process of mathematical modelling is seen in action.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1447100492

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How to Solve the Mind-body Problem

By: Nicholas Humphrey

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How to Solve the Mind-body Problem

By: Nicholas Humphrey

Humphrey's principal paper is followed by commentaries on Humphrey's theory, which consist of ten essays by various authors, and then followed by Humphrey's reply to commentators.

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Imprint Academic

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0907845088

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Picts

Scourge of Rome, Rulers of the North

By: Gordon Noble,Nicholas Evans

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Picts

Scourge of Rome, Rulers of the North

By: Gordon Noble,Nicholas Evans

Shortlisted for the EAA Book Prize 2023 The Picts have fascinated for centuries. They emerged c. ad 300 to defy the might of the Roman empire only to disappear at the end of the first millennium ad, yet they left major legacies. They laid the foundations for the medieval Scottish kingdom and their captivating carved stones are some of the most eye-catching yet enigmatic monuments in Europe. Until recently the Picts have been difficult to trace due to limited archaeological investigation and documentary sources, but innovative new research has produced critical new insights into the culture of a highly sophisticated society which defied the might of the Roman Empire and forged a powerful realm dominating much of northern Britain. This is the first dedicated book on the Picts that covers in detail both their archaeology and their history. It examines their kingdoms, culture, beliefs and everyday lives from their origins to their end, not only incorporating current thinking on the subject, but also offering innovative perspectives that transform our understanding of the early history of Scotland.

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Birlinn Ltd

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178885506X

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Political Research

An Introduction

By: Lisa Harrison,Nicholas Startin

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Political Research

An Introduction

By: Lisa Harrison,Nicholas Startin

An excellent starting point for those new to the area of Research Methods, this work assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and sets out the key issues involved in doing research in politics.

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1134589239

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The Role of Green Chemistry in Biomass Processing and Conversion

By: Haibo Xie,Nicholas Gathergood

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The Role of Green Chemistry in Biomass Processing and Conversion

By: Haibo Xie,Nicholas Gathergood

Sets the stage for the development of sustainable, environmentally friendly fuels, chemicals, and materials Taking millions of years to form, fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources; it is estimated that they will be depleted by the end of this century. Moreover, the production and use of fossil fuels have resulted in considerable environmental harm. The generation of environmentally friendly energy from renewable sources such as biomass is therefore essential. This book focuses on the integration of green chemistry concepts into biomass processes and conversion in order to take full advantage of the potential of biomass to replace nonsustainable resources and meet global needs for fuel as well as other chemicals and materials. The Role of Green Chemistry in Biomass Processing and Conversion features contributions from leading experts from Asia, Europe, and North America. Focusing on lignocellulosic biomass, the most abundant biomass resource, the book begins with a general introduction to biomass and biorefineries and then provides an update on the latest advances in green chemistry that support biomass processing and conversion. Next, the authors describe current and emerging biomass processing and conversion techniques that use green chemistry technologies, including: Green solvents such as ionic liquids, supercritical CO2, and water Sustainable energy sources such as microwave irradiation and sonification Green catalytic technologies Advanced membrane separation technologies The last chapter of the book explores the ecotoxicological and environmental effects of converting and using fuels, chemicals, and materials from biomass. Recommended for professionals and students in chemical engineering, green chemistry, and energy and fuels, The Role of Green Chemistry in Biomass Processing and Conversion sets a strong foundation for the development of a competitive and sustainable bioeconomy. This monograph includes a Foreword by James Clark (University of York, UK).

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John Wiley & Sons

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111844941X

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9781118449417

Charles Darwin in Australia

By: F. W. Nicholas,Jan Nicholas

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Charles Darwin in Australia

By: F. W. Nicholas,Jan Nicholas

Drawing upon Darwin's diary, this lavishly illustrated book traces Darwin's travels in Australia in 1836.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521728673

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War on All Fronts

A Theory of Health Security Justice

By: Nicholas G. Evans

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A Theory of Health Security Justice

By: Nicholas G. Evans

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The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security

The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security

War on All Fronts

War on All Fronts

The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security

The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security

Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders

Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders

Essential Mathematical Biology

Essential Mathematical Biology

How to Solve the Mind-body Problem

How to Solve the Mind-body Problem

Picts

Picts

Political Research

Political Research

The Role of Green Chemistry in Biomass Processing and Conversion

The Role of Green Chemistry in Biomass Processing and Conversion

Charles Darwin in Australia

Charles Darwin in Australia

War on All Fronts

War on All Fronts

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