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The Study of Instinct
First published in 1951, The Study of Instinct is widely considered the foundational text of ethology, the study of natural behavior. Written to introduce the largely German literature of the early ethologists to an English-speaking audience, Tinbergen first describes the objectives, scope, and limitations of ethology, then goes on to describe the influence of external stimuli and internal factors on behavior, proposes his famous hierarchical-motivational model for the control of behavior, and ends with accounts of the development, adaptiveness, and evolution of behavior, including human behavior. The volume remains a classic and is often cited in the opening sentence of modern papers on beh...
Speaking of Forms of Life
Humans pose an unprecedented threat to life in all its great diversity of forms. The human-induced extinction rate has been compared to “mass extinctions” of the past. But this language masks the fact that the crisis is due to voluntary, and thus, avoidable choices and actions. “Speaking of Forms of Life” shows that at the root of this crisis is the tragic inadequacy of the language predominantly used to represent and address what we are doing, including the language of “sustainable development,” “rights” for animals and the rest of nature, their “intrinsic value,” and conservation of species as “populations.” This talk alienates us from the other living things, from ...
The Essence of Judaism
First published in German in 1905 as Das Wesen des Judentums, Leo Baeck’s The Essence of Judaism is perhaps the most widely read example of German Jewish scholarship in the 20th century. Written as a response to Adolf von Harnack’s lecturesDas Wesen des Christentums (The Essence of Christianity), the book seeks to both define the fundamental principles of Judaism, and contrast them with other religions. But by outlining Judaism’s essence, Baeck also shows how the different denominations within Judaism are bound together by fundamental commonalities. Translated into English in 1936, it quickly became a classic in the English-speaking world, and has since been gifted at Bar Mitzvahs and ...
Ethology – An Animal Behaviour
Ethology is the scientific study of animals in which we particularly focus on understanding how animals interact with each other in their natural environments and underlying mechanisms. This branch of Biology studies the behavior of animals from the smallest insects to the majestic animals(mammals). In Ethology the insights to animal behavior and underlying mechanisms are gained by integrating observational findings with experimental approaches. It is an interdisciplinary field of science which is drawn from various fields including evolution, genetics, ecology and psychology. Ethology not only helps to understand the behaviors of animals but also assists in protection and conservation of ou...
Pygmalion
This play is based on the Greek myth of Pygmalion. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics based on phonetician Henry Sweet, who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and training her in etiquette. In the process, Higgins and Doolittle grow close, but she ultimately rejects his domineering ways and declares she will marry Freddy Eynsford Hill a young, poor, gentleman. Adapted for film under the title of 'My Fair Lady'.
Creative Convergence
Embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of art and technology in the groundbreaking realm of Creative Convergence: The AI Renaissance in Art and Design. This isn't just another book on art and technology- it's a journey that sparks curiosity, fuels innovation, and challenges traditional artistic boundaries. Discover the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it melds with human expression, propelling artistry into uncharted territories and redefining traditional notions of both originality and creativity. The text is not just about art or AI; it is about the fusion of both, catalyzing a creative revolution that challenges previous assumptions about human-machine colla...
Güncel Tıp ve Sağlık Bilimleri Çalışmaları Kavramlar, Araştırmalar ve Uygulama
Güncel Tıp ve Sağlık Bilimleri Çalışmaları Kavramlar, Araştırmalar ve Uygulama
Das Wesen des Judentums
Leo Baecks Das Wesen des Judentums wurde erstmals 1905 veröffentlicht und ist seitdem vielleicht das meistgelesene Beispiel deutsch-jüdischer Gelehrsamkeit des 20. Jahrhunderts. Das als Antwort auf Adolf von Harnacks Vorlesungen über Das Wesen des Christentums verfasste Buch versucht, die Grundprinzipien des Judentums zu definieren und diese mit anderen Religionen zu vergleichen. Doch indem er die Grundlagen des Judentums herausarbeitet, zeigt Baeck auch, wie die verschiedenen Strömungen innerhalb des Judentums durch grundlegende Gemeinsamkeiten miteinander verbunden sind. Nach der Übersetzung ins Englische 1936, entwickelte sich das Buch schnell zu einem Klassiker in der englischsprach...
Mirrors of Madness
Mirrors of Madness depicts the social-psychological processes and institutional consequences of psychiatric staffs experience of ""closet insanity"" (private worries about theirown social and psychological competence) and ""reverse role modeling"" (identification with their labeled psychotic clients' public behavior).The book shows how, in attempting to ward off the threat involved in these processes, staffs tend to be more vigilant of their own behavior while redirecting their insecurities toward their clients in the form of derogatory humor in psychiatric evaluations. These and other activities are shown to be inhibiting factors in the rehabilitative function of social control agencies.
Ways of Sensing
Ways of Sensing is a stimulating exploration of the cultural, historical and political dimensions of the world of the senses. The book spans a wide range of settings and makes comparisons between different cultures and epochs, revealing the power and diversity of sensory expressions across time and space. The chapters reflect on topics such as the tactile appeal of medieval art, the healing power of Navajo sand paintings, the aesthetic blight of the modern hospital, the role of the senses in the courtroom, and the branding of sensations in the marketplace. Howes and Classen consider how political issues such as nationalism, gender equality and the treatment of minority groups are shaped by sensory practices and metaphors. They also reveal how the phenomenon of synaesthesia, or mingling of the senses, can be seen as not simply a neurological condition but a vital cultural mode of creating social and cosmic interconnections. Written by leading scholars in the field, Ways of Sensing provides readers with a valuable and engaging introduction to the life of the senses in society.
