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| A Student's Guide to General Relativity |
Presuming a familiarity with special relativity (with a brief account in an appendix), it describes how general covariance and the equivalence principle motivate Einstein's theory of gravitation. It then introduces differential geometry and the covariant derivative as the mathematical technology which allows us to understand Einstein's equations of general relativity. The book is supported by numerous worked exampled and problems, and important applications of general relativity are described in an appendix.
- The essential simplicity of the main physical arguments are clearly distinguished from the mathematical technicalities
- Ideally used as a supplementary text, either to navigate through a larger textbook, or to provide a complementary approach
- The book's presentation is complementary to any general relativity textbook
A Student's Guide to Infinite Series and Sequences
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| A Student's Guide to Infinite Series and Sequences |
The book begins with infinite series and sequences before moving onto power series, complex infinite series and finally onto Fourier, Legendre, and Fourier-Bessel series. With a focus on practical applications, the book demonstrates that infinite series are more than an academic exercise and helps students to conceptualize the theory with real world examples and to build their skill set in this area.
- An informal, plain language approach enables the student to get to grips with the material quickly
- A focus on practical real-world examples ensures a complex topic is accessible for students
- The early introduction of complex numbers allows the reader to apply infinite series to applications that are typically only addressed in high level mathematics courses
Ethical Challenges in Digital Psychology and Cyberpsychology
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| Ethical Challenges in Digital Psychology and Cyberpsychology |
The ethical implications of these ideas are important as we consider the cognitive enhancements that can be afforded by our technologies. If people are intimately linked to their technologies, then removing or damaging the technology could be tantamount to a personal attack. On the other hand, algorithmic devices may threaten autonomy and privacy. This book reviews these and other issues.
- Discusses the ways in which technology is increasingly becoming a part of personhood and the resulting ethical issues
- Proposes an ethical framework for a brain-based cyberpsychology
- Considers ethical and neuroethical issues in terms of technologically extended minds
The Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence
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| The Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence |
The overview provided by this two-volume set leaves virtually no area of intelligence research uncovered, making it an ideal resource for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals looking for a refresher or a summary of the new developments.
- Provides a comprehensive historical overview of the field of intelligence and intelligence testing
- Contains new topics not to be found elsewhere, such as: intelligence and video games, collective intelligence, leadership intelligence, and the historical evolution of intelligence
- Virtually no area of intelligence research is left untouched
Creativity in Research - Cultivate Clarity, Be Innovative, and Make Progress in your Research Journey
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| Creativity in ResearchCultivate Clarity, Be Innovative, and Make Progress in your Research Journey |
Simultaneously, they may also transform their emotional relationship with their work, replacing stress and a harsh inner critic with a more open and emotionally empowered attitude.
- Provides concrete exercises and techniques for readers to try
- Combines a focus on emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of research practice
- Uses mindfulness, reflection, and self-awareness as a foundation for creativity in research
- Synthesizes research on the abilities underlying creativity from across a wide array of academic literature
Science, Technology, and Society - New Perspectives and Directions
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| Science, Technology, and Society New Perspectives and Directions |
The amount of influence users have on technology development and how non-users are factored in are evaluated as the impact of scientific and technological progression on society is investigated, including politics, economy, family life, and ethics.
- Brings inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives on the current and future intersections of science, technology, and society
- Reflects on key questions for discussion and research in science and technology studies (STS)
- Gathers experts from STS subfields to give a complete overview of the field and to highlight the cutting-edge topics for research and practice
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Source: Cambridge University Press
