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Gary King is the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor at Harvard University. His books include A Solution to the Ecological Inference Problem (Princeton). Robert O. Keohane is professor emeritus of international affairs at Princeton University. His books include After Hegemony (Princeton). Sidney Verba (1932–2019) was the Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor Emeritus and research professor of government at Harvard. His books include...
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Kaizen is a Japanese management philosophy that emphasises continuous improvement in all aspects of an organisation's operations. The philosophy can be applied to various industries, including manufacturing, service delivery, healthcare, education, and sports. Key aspects of the Kaizen approach include employee engagement, data-driven decision-making, and the promotion of standardised processes. By adopting the mindset of Kaizen, organisations can...
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Frequentemente llamado "El fundador de la filosofía moderna" y el "padre de la matemática moderna", René Descartes es considerado uno de los pensadores más importantes e influyentes en la Historia del Pensamiento Occidental, habiendo inspirado a contemporáneos y a varias generaciones de filósofos posteriores. Los expertos afirman que, a partir de Descartes, se inauguró el racionalismo de la Edad Moderna. En este valioso eBook, el lector podrá...
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No pienses tanto las decisiones es un libro de filosofía no convencional. Con una prosa que es a la vez un diario de vida y pensamiento, y un ejercicio de asociación libre y humor, Alejandro Rozitchner ofrece una visión del mundo original y afirmativa. En el camino, muchas de las ideas que el sentido común asume como referencias infaltables son descartadas y suplantadas por otras, más adecuadas a la época y a las transformaciones que han dado...
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"Named an Outstanding Book by the Gustavus Meyers Center for the Study of Human Rights in North America for 1998"
All the authors are in the department of sociology at the Universoty of California, Berkeley. Claude S. Fisher's books include The Urban Experience and To Dwell among Friends; Michael Hout's
Following in Father's Footsteps; Martín Sánchez Jankowski's
City Bound and Islands in the Street; Samuel R. Luca's, a pending...
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Embark on an intellectual journey with "The Bertrand Russell Collection," a comprehensive anthology spanning the influential philosopher's groundbreaking works. From "The Analysis of Mind" to insightful essays on humanism, ethics, and society, this collection encapsulates Russell's brilliance and offers timeless reflections on reason, knowledge, and the complexities of the human experience. Explore the mind of one of the 20th century's greatest thinkers...
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"A shadowy figure takes shape in a dark, old house. Was it just your imagination? Or was it a ghost? Ghost hunters investigate ghostly encounters with thermal cameras, EVP recorders, magnetic field detectors, and other advanced gear. Get an inside look at all the high-tech tools used to study hair-raising hauntings"--
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Owen and his team of volcanologists journey to Iceland to determine whether a famous volcano will erupt again.
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Diana C. Mutz is the Samuel A. Stouffer Professor of Political Science and Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Population-based survey experiments have become an invaluable tool for social scientists struggling to generalize laboratory-based results, and for survey researchers besieged by uncertainties about causality. Thanks to technological advances in recent years, experiments...
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"Elinor Ostrom, Co-Winner of 2009 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences" Amy R. Poteete is assistant professor of political science at Concordia University in Montreal. Marco A. Janssen is assistant professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. Elinor Ostrom is professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, and Arizona State University, Tempe, and the cowinner of...
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Gran parte de nuestra labor como arquitectos radica en la responsabilidad que adquirimos con los edificios que diseñamos: cómo van a funcionar, cómo se van a mantener, cómo se van a operar... Sin embargo, existe un reto mayor que impone el proyecto a su autor, que lo desafía y pone a prueba su visión y experiencia, y es cómo se transformará este en el futuro. Cómo a través del tiempo, con el cambio generacional y cultural de sus ocupantes,...
15) Fundamentos para la formulación de anteproyectos de tesis y presentación de informes de investigació
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La investigación científica tiene un rol fundamental en la sociedad: genera nuevos conocimientos, identifica problemas y busca soluciones mediante la aplicación del método científico; con el fin de que el conocimiento obtenido sea verídico y confiable. No obstante, es común que se considere un proceso sistemático complejo que no es fácil de desarrollar, problemático tanto para los profesores, directores o asesores que la enseñan como para...
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In his magnum opus, the author delves into the complexities of John Locke's philosophy, offering critical analyses of twelve of his most influential works. From the foundations of empirical thought to the political theory that shaped the fundamental principles of liberalism, this book guides the reader through a fascinating intellectual journey. Each chapter is meticulously woven, unfolding like a tapestry that reveals the depth and ongoing relevance...
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"The bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics illuminates the nature of science through the revolutionary ideas of the Greek philosopher Anaximander Over two millennia ago, the prescient insights of Anaximander paved the way for cosmology, physics, geography, meteorology, and biology, setting in motion a new way of seeing the world. His legacy includes the revolutionary ideas that the Earth floats in a void, that animals evolved, that...
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In a world ravaged by a devastating virus, a young scientist named Maya discovers a hidden underground society thriving beneath the ruins. As she uncovers their secrets, she becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that could determine the fate of humanity. With time running out, Maya must navigate treacherous alliances and confront her own inner demons to save the world from destruction. A thrilling dystopian tale of survival, betrayal, and the...
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Embark on a comprehensive journey through the intricate landscape of scientific thought in "Philosophy of Science: An Exploratory Journey". This in-depth guide takes readers from the rudimentary tenets of philosophy of science to the pivotal concepts that define and differentiate science from non-science.The book explores the fine balance between science and scientism, offering insight into the unique methodologies that shape scientific inquiry. It...
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