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Ignorance

How It Drives Science

By: Stuart Firestein

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Ignorance

How It Drives Science

By: Stuart Firestein

Contrary to the popular view of science as a mountainous accumulation of facts and data, Stuart Firestein takes the novel perspective that ignorance is the main product and driving force of science, and that this is the best way to understand the process of scientific discovery.

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OUP USA

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0199828075

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Failure

Why Science is So Successful

By: Stuart Firestein

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Failure

Why Science is So Successful

By: Stuart Firestein

In his sequel to Ignorance (Oxford University Press, 2012), Stuart Firestein shows us that the scientific enterprise is riddled with mistakes and errors - and that this is a good thing! Failure: Why Science Is So Successful delves into the origins of scientific research as a process that relies upon trial and error, one which inevitably results in a hefty dose of failure.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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019939010X

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Failure

Why Science is So Successful

By: Stuart Firestein

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Why Science is So Successful

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Ignorance

How It Drives Science

By: Stuart Firestein

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Ignorance

How It Drives Science

By: Stuart Firestein

Knowledge is a big subject, says Stuart Firestein, but ignorance is a bigger one. And it is ignorance--not knowledge--that is the true engine of science. Most of us have a false impression of science as a surefire, deliberate, step-by-step method for finding things out and getting things done. In fact, says Firestein, more often than not, science is like looking for a black cat in a dark room, and there may not be a cat in the room. The process is more hit-or-miss than you might imagine, with much stumbling and groping after phantoms. But it is exactly this "not knowing," this puzzling over thorny questions or inexplicable data, that gets researchers into the lab early and keeps them there late, the thing that propels them, the very driving force of science. Firestein shows how scientists use ignorance to program their work, to identify what should be done, what the next steps are, and where they should concentrate their energies. And he includes a catalog of how scientists use ignorance, consciously or unconsciously--a remarkable range of approaches that includes looking for connections to other research, revisiting apparently settled questions, using small questions to get at big ones, and tackling a problem simply out of curiosity. The book concludes with four case histories--in cognitive psychology, theoretical physics, astronomy, and neuroscience--that provide a feel for the nuts and bolts of ignorance, the day-to-day battle that goes on in scientific laboratories and in scientific minds with questions that range from the quotidian to the profound. Turning the conventional idea about science on its head, Ignorance opens a new window on the true nature of research. It is a must-read for anyone curious about science.

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0199939330

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Decision Making in Medicine

An Algorithmic Approach

By: Stuart B. Mushlin,Harry L. Greene

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Decision Making in Medicine

An Algorithmic Approach

By: Stuart B. Mushlin,Harry L. Greene

This popular reference facilitates diagnostic and therapeutic decision making for a wide range of common and often complex problems faced in outpatient and inpatient medicine. Comprehensive algorithmic decision trees guide you through more than 250 disorders organized by sign, symptom, problem, or laboratory abnormality. The brief text accompanying each algorithm explains the key steps of the decision making process, giving you the clear, clinical guidelines you need to successfully manage even your toughest cases. - An algorithmic format makes it easy to apply the practical, decision-making approaches used by seasoned clinicians in daily practice. - Comprehensive coverage of general and internal medicine helps you successfully diagnose and manage a full range of diseases and disorders related to women's health, emergency medicine, urology, behavioral medicine, pharmacology, and much more. - A Table of Contents arranged by organ system helps you to quickly and easily zero in on the information you need. - More than a dozen new topics focus on the key diseases and disorders encountered in daily practice. - Fully updated decision trees guide you through the latest diagnostic and management guidelines.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323070760

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9780323070768

Tidy's Physiotherapy E-Book

By: Stuart Porter

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Tidy's Physiotherapy E-Book

By: Stuart Porter

The essential book to refer to, whether you're just starting out or about to go on placement or need to look up something for an assessment, the 14th edition of Tidy's Physiotherapy is up-to-date and ready to meet the needs of today's physiotherapy student. Chapters are written by specialists who have come from a wide range of clinical and academic backgrounds. Each chapter encourages you to problem solve and provides case studies to give the opportunity to consolidate learning and to give you confidence when you need to apply what you have learned. For the first time, a DVD ROM is included which contains sections on musculoskeletal tests, massage and exercise, and graphics which can be used for revision, presentations and even teaching.New techniques include core stability and muscle imbalance techniques - keeping the student informed of current developments • Hot topics covered, including NHS structure, the role of research and clinical governance • Case studies included to help the student think about their reading in a real-life context • New text design with redrawn and updated illustrations means the book is easier to navigate • Totally updated for today's physiotherapist - High quality annotated art illustrations - Case studies which provide further insights into the physiotherapists clinical reasoning - Web links - DVD containing videoclips and downloadable photographs - Additional chapters on Care of the Ventilated Patient; Caridac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Management of Tissue Healing and Repair, Massage, Electrotherapy, Pain and Changing Relationships for Promoting Health - Part of the Physiotherapy Essentials series - core textbooks for both students and lecturers

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702037745

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9780702037740

DiPiro's Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 12th Edition

By: Joseph T. DiPiro,Gary C. Yee,Stuart T. Haines,Thomas D. Nolin,Vicki Ellingrod,L. Michael Posey

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DiPiro's Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 12th Edition

By: Joseph T. DiPiro,Gary C. Yee,Stuart T. Haines,Thomas D. Nolin,Vicki Ellingrod,L. Michael Posey

A Doody's Core Title for 2023! The #1 Textbook in Pharmacotherapy providing optimal patient outcomes using evidence-based medication therapies—updated with the latest advances and guidelines For more than 30 years, DiPiro’s Pharmacotherapy has been the essential textbook for learning how to properly select, administer, and monitor drugs―everything needed to provide safe, effective drug therapy across all therapeutic categories. This new edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence-based information and recommendations. With content from 300 expert contributors, this valuable resource offers detailed descriptions of common and uncommon disease states, including treatment by pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic means. Each disease chapter opens with a Patient Care Process, helping readers understand the collaborative care model in which pharmacists work and communicate with other healthcare providers for effective coordinated care. Here's why DiPiro's Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach is the perfect learning tool for students, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers: All chapters provide the most current, reliable, and relevant information available Key concepts are included at the beginning of each chapter Clinical Presentation boxes concisely outline disease signs and symptoms New: Beyond the Book feature points readers to multimedia resources to deepen their understanding of the material Diagnostic flow diagrams, treatment algorithms, dosing guideline recommendations, and monitoring approaches clearly distinguish treatment pathways New: Drug monitoring tables have been added Patient care process boxes help readers know how to communicate with other health care providers New: Additional FREE E-Chapters are available on AccessPharmacy New: Over 2000 Review Questions to help prepare students!

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1265473420

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9781265473426

Les Continents de l’ignorance

By: Stuart Firestein

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Les Continents de l’ignorance

By: Stuart Firestein

La connaissance scientifique procède-t-elle vraiment d’une méthode sûre, progressive, rigoureuse ? N’avance-t-elle pas, bien plus qu’on le croit, par essais et erreurs, par tâtonnements ? C’est le fait de buter sur des questions épineuses et des données inexplicables qui motive les chercheurs à pousser plus loin leur travail. On réfléchit beaucoup à ce qu’est la connaissance, mais l’ignorance compte tout autant. Elle est même le moteur de la science. Stuart Firestein décrit ici comment les scientifiques se servent de l’ignorance pour programmer leur travail, pour identifier ce qu’ils doivent atteindre, les étapes à suivre et où concentrer leurs efforts. À travers des exemples empruntés à la psychologie cognitive, à la physique théorique, à l’astronomie et aux neurosciences, il illustre ce qu’est la pratique quasi quotidienne de l’ignorance dans les laboratoires et l’esprit des scientifiques. Brillant et drôle, ce petit livre accessible à tous montre vraiment comment on fait de la science et à quel point elle reste aujourd’hui encore une aventure pleine de surprises. Stuart Firestein enseigne les neurosciences et dirige le département de biologie de l’Université Columbia. Il est membre de l’Association américaine pour l’avancement des sciences.

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Odile Jacob

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2738171672

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