Stephen Carpenter: 6 books

Book cover of The Philosophy of Evolution and the Metaphysical Basis of Science
by Stephen Carpenter
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015

All knowledge is essentially one. The object-matter upon which intellect exerts itself, does not affect the subjective act of knowing. Physics, when stripped of that which is merely contingent, becomes metaphysics. Physical science deals with object-matter, and discusses the signs by which nature...
Book cover of Nature's Services

Nature's Services

Societal Dependence On Natural Ecosystems

by Gretchen Daily, Sandra Postel, Kamaljit Bawa
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012

Life itself as well as the entire human economy depends on goods and services provided by earth's natural systems. The processes of cleansing, recycling, and renewal, along with goods such as seafood, forage, and timber, are worth many trillions of dollars annually, and nothing could live without...
Book cover of Robot Sex

Robot Sex

Social and Ethical Implications

by Mark Migotti, Nicole Wyatt, Brian Earp
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2017

Perspectives from philosophy, psychology religious studies, economics, and law on the possible future of robot-human sexual relationships. Sexbots are coming. Given the pace of technological advances, it is inevitable that realistic robots specifically designed for people's sexual gratification...
Book cover of Making Classroom Inquiry Work

Making Classroom Inquiry Work

Techniques for Effective Action Research

by Ellen Ballock, Sean F. Biancaniello, Stefan L. Biancaniello
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010

Teachers are the single most important element in helping every child succeed in school. Making Classroom Inquiry Work: Techniques for Effective Action Research is designed to serve those who wish to delve deeper into their action research or as leaders in teacher research and reflective practice....
Book cover of Joint Attention

Joint Attention

New Developments in Psychology, Philosophy of Mind, and Social Neuroscience

by Timothy P. Racine, David A. Leavens, Colwyn Trevarthen
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2012

Interdisciplinary perspectives on definitional concerns, underlying mechanisms, and the functional significance of joint attention. Academic interest in the phenomenon of joint attention—the capacity to attend to an object together with another creature—has increased rapidly over the past...
Book cover of Your Amazing Itty Bitty Safety Book

Your Amazing Itty Bitty Safety Book

15 Essential Steps for the Safe & Healthy Workplace Environment

by Stephen C. CarPenter, CSP
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2015

Your Amazing Itty Bitty Safety Book:  15 Essential Steps for the Safe & Healthy Workplace Environment.  People work in order to provide their families with food, shelter, and clothing. Workers deserve to go home in the same safe and healthy manner they arrived at the...
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