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Seven Pillars of Science
Author | : JOHN. GRIBBIN |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2020-10-08 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1785786563 |
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John Gribbin, author of Six Impossible Things, shortlisted for the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize, presents a tour of seven fundamental scientific truths that underpin our very existence. These 'pillars of science' also defy common sense. For example, solid things are mostly empty space, so how do they hold together? There appears to be no special 'life force', so how do we distinguish living things from inanimate objects? And why does ice float on water, when most solids don't? You might think that question hardly needs asking, and yet if ice didn't float, life on Earth would never have happened. The answers to all of these questions were sensational in their day, and some still are. Throughout history, science has been able to think the unthinkable - and Gribbin brilliantly shows the surprising secrets on which our understanding of life is based.
Seven Pillars of Science
Author | : John Gribbin |
Publsiher | : Icon Books |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2020-09-24 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781785786570 |
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John Gribbin, author of Six Impossible Things, shortlisted for the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize, presents a tour of seven fundamental scientific truths that underpin our very existence. These 'pillars of science' also defy common sense. For example, solid things are mostly empty space, so how do they hold together? There appears to be no special 'life force', so how do we distinguish living things from inanimate objects? And why does ice float on water, when most solids don't? You might think that question hardly needs asking, and yet if ice didn't float, life on Earth would never have happened. The answers to all of these questions were sensational in their day, and some still are. Throughout history, science has been able to think the unthinkable - and Gribbin brilliantly shows the surprising secrets on which our understanding of life is based.
The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom
Author | : Stephen M. Stigler |
Publsiher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2016-03-07 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780674970212 |
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What gives statistics its unity as a science? Stephen Stigler sets forth the seven foundational ideas of statistics—a scientific discipline related to but distinct from mathematics and computer science and one which often seems counterintuitive. His original account will fascinate the interested layperson and engage the professional statistician.
The Seven Pillars of Creation
Author | : William P. Brown |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2010-02-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780199889730 |
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In their highly selective and literal reading of Scripture, creationists champion a rigidly reductionistic view of creation in their fight against "soulless scientism." Conversely, many scientists find faith in God to be a dangerous impediment in the empirical quest for knowledge. As a result of this ongoing debate, many people of faith feel forced to choose between evolution and the Bible's story of creation. But, as William Brown asks, which biblical creation story are we talking about? Brown shows that, through a close reading of biblical texts, no fewer than seven different biblical perspectives on creation can be identified. By examining these perspectives, Brown illuminates both connections and conflicts between the ancient creation traditions and the natural sciences, arguing for a new way of reading the Bible in light of current scientific knowledge and with consideration of the needs of the environment. In Brown's argument, both scientific inquiry and theological reflection are driven by a sense of wonder, which, in his words, "unites the scientist and the psalmist." Brown's own wonder at the beauty and complexity of the created world is evident throughout this intelligent, well-written, and inspirational book.
Seven Pillars
Author | : Michael Rubin,Brian Katulis |
Publsiher | : AEI Press |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2019-11-14 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780844750262 |
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For decades, US foreign policy in the Middle East has been on autopilot: Seek Arab-Israeli peace, fight terrorism, and urge regimes to respect human rights. Every US administration puts its own spin on these initiatives, but none has successfully resolved the region’s fundamental problems. In Seven Pillars: What Really Causes Instability in the Middle East? a bipartisan group of leading experts representing several academic and policy disciplines unravel the core causes of instability in the Middle East and North Africa. Why have some countries been immune to the Arab Spring? Which governments enjoy the most legitimacy and why? With more than half the region under 30 years of age, why does education and innovation lag? How do resource economies, crony capitalism, and inequality drive conflict? Are ethnic and sectarian fault lines the key factor, or are these more products of political and economic instability? And what are the wellsprings of extremism that threaten not only the United States but, more profoundly, the people of the region? The answers to these questions should help policymakers and students of the region understand the Middle East on its own terms, rather than just through a partisan or diplomatic lens. Understanding the pillars of instability in the region can allow the United States and its allies to rethink their own priorities, adjust policy, recalibrate their programs, and finally begin to chip away at core challenges facing the Middle East. Contributors: Thanassis Cambanis Michael A. Fahy Florence Gaub Danielle Pletka Bilal Wahab A. Kadir Yildirim
Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Author | : Thomas Edward Lawrence,Jeremy Wilson |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Arab countries |
ISBN | : 1873141181 |
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The Nature of Life
Author | : Mark A. Bedau,Carol E. Cleland |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 443 |
Release | : 2018-11-22 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781108722063 |
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Introduces a broad range of scientific and philosophical issues about life through the original historical and contemporary sources.
Seven Days That Divide the World
Author | : John C. Lennox |
Publsiher | : Zondervan |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 2011-08-23 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780310492191 |
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What did the writer of Genesis mean by “the first day”? Is it a literal week or a series of time periods? If I believe that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, am I denying the authority of Scripture? In response to the continuing controversy over the interpretation of the creation narrative in Genesis, John Lennox proposes a succinct method of reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. With examples from history, a brief but thorough exploration of the major interpretations, and a look into the particular significance of the creation of human beings, Lennox suggests that Christians can heed modern scientific knowledge while staying faithful to the biblical narrative. He moves beyond a simple response to the controversy, insisting that Genesis teaches us far more about the God of Jesus Christ and about God’s intention for creation than it does about the age of the earth. With this book, Lennox offers a careful yet accessible introduction to a scientifically-savvy, theologically-astute, and Scripturally faithful interpretation of Genesis.