Explanations 2005
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The Twenty First Century Mechanistic Theory Of Human Cognition
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Author : Diego Azevedo Leite
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-11-30
The Twenty First Century Mechanistic Theory Of Human Cognition written by Diego Azevedo Leite and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book presents a theoretical critical appraisal of the Mechanistic Theory of Human Cognition (MTHC), which is one of the most popular major theories in the contemporary field of cognitive science. It analyses and evaluates whether MTHC provides a unifying account of human cognition and its explanation. The book presents a systematic investigation of the internal and external consistency of the theory, as well as a systematic comparison with other contemporary major theories in the field. In this sense, it provides a fresh look at more recent major theoretical debates in this area of scientific research and a rigorous analysis of one of its most central major theories. Rigorous theoretical work is integrated with objective consideration of relevant empirical evidence, making the discussions robust and clear. As a result, the book shows that MTHC provides a significant theoretical contribution for the field of cognitive science. The content is useful for those interested in theoretical and empirical issues concerning major theories in the contemporary field of cognitive science.
Simulating Social Complexity
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Author : Bruce Edmonds
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-11-24
Simulating Social Complexity written by Bruce Edmonds and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-24 with Computers categories.
This volume examines all aspects of using agent or individual-based simulation. This approach represents systems as individual elements having their own set of differing states and internal processes. The interactions between elements in the simulation represent interactions in the target systems. What makes this "social" is that it can represent an observed society. Social systems include all those systems where the components have individual agency but also interact with each other. This includes human societies and groups, but also increasingly socio-technical systems where the internet-based devices form the substrate for interaction. These systems are central to our lives, but are among the most complex known. This poses particular problems for those who wish to understand them. The complexity often makes analytic approaches infeasible but, on the other hand, natural language approaches are also inadequate for relating intricate cause and effect. This is why individual and agent-based computational approaches hold out the possibility of new and deeper understanding of such systems. This handbook marks the maturation of this new field. It brings together summaries of the best thinking and practices in this area from leading researchers in the field and constitutes a reference point for standards against which future methodological advances can be judged. This second edition adds new chapters on different modelling purposes and applying software engineering methods to simulation development. Revised existing content will keep the book up-to-date with recent developments. This volume will help those new to the field avoid "reinventing the wheel" each time, and give them a solid and wide grounding in the essential issues. It will also help those already in the field by providing accessible overviews of current thought. The material is divided into four sections: Introduction, Methodology, Mechanisms, and Applications. Each chapter starts with a very brief section called ‘Why read this chapter?’ followed by an abstract, which summarizes the content of the chapter. Each chapter also ends with a section on ‘Further Reading’. Whilst sometimes covering technical aspects, this second edition of Simulating Social Complexity is designed to be accessible to a wide range of researchers, including both those from the social sciences as well as those with a more formal background. It will be of use as a standard reference text in the field and also be suitable for graduate level courses.
Persecution Migration And Nationalism
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Author : Mesganaw Mihiret
language : en
Publisher: Ethics International Press
Release Date : 2024-12-21
Persecution Migration And Nationalism written by Mesganaw Mihiret and has been published by Ethics International Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-21 with Social Science categories.
This book investigates how first-generation immigrants who identify as Amhara in the United States craft their identities and establish both physical and social spaces for themselves. This sits alongside the rise of Amhara ethnic nationalism, which aims to counter anti-Amhara sentiments and practices embedded in Ethiopia’s body politic since the second half of the 19th century. The author charts the historical development of the Ethiopian state, particularly how Italian colonial-era discord contributed to narratives of ethnic hatred toward the Amhara in a multiethnic Ethiopia. The book addresses key issues related to the after-migration experiences of the Amhara, particularly how they engage in placemaking centered on tizita (nostalgia)—a concept that encompasses remembering, memorializing, and yearning for places and experiences left behind. This holds deep significance in Amhara culture. The book explores the rise of nationalism as a response to these dynamics, and examines the transnational political processes that shape identity formation. Additionally, it analyzes how Amhara immigrants replicate cultural landscapes in their new environments. The experiences of Amhara immigrants in the USA provide unique insights into broader questions of how national political histories, colonial narratives, cultural heritage, and the negotiation between Western and non-Western cultures shape immigrant identity.
The End Of Territoriality
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Author : Andreas J. Obermaier
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-03-23
The End Of Territoriality written by Andreas J. Obermaier and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-23 with Social Science categories.
Through analyzing the implementation of a series of European Court of Justice rulings in the key member states of Germany, France and the UK, The End of Territoriality brings the high impact issue of policy changes to the foreground. The time sequencing of such changes is traced and scrutinized through a detailed investigation by Obermaier, followed by a comprehensive illustration on the full impact the policy amendments have had on the welfare states. By drawing extensively on original sources and new material, this volume will be of key interest to those studying and working within social policy, welfare, political sociology, and European law.
Perspectives On And From Institutional Ethnography
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Author : James Reid
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2017-11-15
Perspectives On And From Institutional Ethnography written by James Reid and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-15 with Social Science categories.
This book explores recent developments in Institutional Ethnography (IE) and offers reflective accounts on how IE is being utilised and understood in social research. IE is a sociological sub-discipline developed by Dorothy E. Smith that seeks to explicate the textual mediation of people’s everyday experiences in their local sites of being.
Modeling And Reasoning With Bayesian Networks
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Author : Adnan Darwiche
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2009-04-06
Modeling And Reasoning With Bayesian Networks written by Adnan Darwiche and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-06 with Computers categories.
This book is a thorough introduction to the formal foundations and practical applications of Bayesian networks. It provides an extensive discussion of techniques for building Bayesian networks that model real-world situations, including techniques for synthesizing models from design, learning models from data, and debugging models using sensitivity analysis. It also treats exact and approximate inference algorithms at both theoretical and practical levels. The treatment of exact algorithms covers the main inference paradigms based on elimination and conditioning and includes advanced methods for compiling Bayesian networks, time-space tradeoffs, and exploiting local structure of massively connected networks. The treatment of approximate algorithms covers the main inference paradigms based on sampling and optimization and includes influential algorithms such as importance sampling, MCMC, and belief propagation. The author assumes very little background on the covered subjects, supplying in-depth discussions for theoretically inclined readers and enough practical details to provide an algorithmic cookbook for the system developer.
Handbook Of Public Policy Analysis
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Author : Frank Fischer
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-09-25
Handbook Of Public Policy Analysis written by Frank Fischer and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-25 with Political Science categories.
The study of public policy and the methods of policy analysis are among the most rapidly developing areas in the social sciences. Policy analysis has emerged to provide a better understanding of the policymaking process and to supply decision makers with reliable policy-relevant knowledge about pressing economic and social problems. Presenting a broad, comprehensive perspective, the Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods covers the historical development of policy analysis, its role in the policy process, and empirical methods. The handbook considers the theory generated by these methods and the normative and ethical issues surrounding their practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this book- Deals with the basic origins and evolution of public policy Examines the stages of the policy-making process Identifies political advocacy and expertise in the policy process Focuses on rationality in policy decision-making and the role of policy networks and learning Details argumentation, rhetoric, and narratives Explores the comparative, cultural, and ethical aspects of public policy Explains primary quantitative-oriented analytical methods employed in policy research Addresses the qualitative sides of policy analysis Discusses tools used to refine policy choices Traces the development of policy analysis in selected national contexts The Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods describes the theoretical debates that have recently defined the field, including the work of postpositivist, interpretivist, and social constructionist scholars. This book also explores the interplay between empirical and normative analysis, a crucial issue running through contemporary debates.
Networked Knowledge Networked Media
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Author : Tassilo Pellegrini
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2009-07-21
Networked Knowledge Networked Media written by Tassilo Pellegrini and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-21 with Computers categories.
This book explores the increasing convergence of Social Media and Semantic Web technologies. It offers up-to-date contributions that illustrate various approaches to this young and emerging technology area.
Proceedings Of The European Cognitive Science Conference 2007
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Author : Stella Vosniadou
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-09-29
Proceedings Of The European Cognitive Science Conference 2007 written by Stella Vosniadou and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-29 with Psychology categories.
This volume contains the invited lectures, invited symposia, symposia, papers and posters presented at the 2nd European Cognitive Science Conference held in Greece in May 2007. The papers presented in this volume range from empirical psychological studies and computational models to philosophical arguments, meta-analyses and even to neuroscientific experimentation. The quality of the work shows that the Cognitive Science Society in Europe is an exciting and vibrant one. There are 210 contributions by cognitive scientists from 27 different countries, including USA, France, UK, Germany, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Spain, the Netherlands, and Australia. This book will be of interest to anyone concerned with current research in Cognitive Science.
The Evolution Of Inquiry
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Author : Daniel Callison
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2015-05-26
The Evolution Of Inquiry written by Daniel Callison and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-26 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Defining the progression toward inquiry learning, this book provides an extensive overview of the past five decades and the evolution of inquiry in science, history, language arts, and information literacy studies. Information inquiry is a basic skill for those who examine information as a science, and its principles can be applied across the K-12 curriculum. Built around reflective reviews of more than two dozen articles from School Library (Media Activities) Monthly, this helpful book shows the evolution, adoption, and application of the inquiry learning process to the school library teaching/learning environment. Four levels of inquiry—controlled, guided, open, and free—are explored in association with the emerging national Common Core curriculum and the Standards for the 21st-Century Learner from the American Association of School Librarians. With the growing interest in the concept of inquiry and inquiry learning, you may find yourself needing to distinguish between the existing models and their applications. To help you do that, the book provides you with rich, historical context that clarifies the models, and it also projects future applications of inquiry and learner-centered teaching through school information literacy programs. These new applications, such as graphic inquiry, argumentation for inquiry, and the student as information scientist, offer tangible examples you can use to enrich the expanding information literacy curriculum.