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Human Agency, Artificial Intelligence, and the Attention Economy: The Case for Digital Distancing
by Leslie Paul ThielePeople relish novelty, enjoy convenience, and are prone to distraction. These natural tendencies are now being dangerously exploited in the digital world. So we find ourselves bewitched by the shimmering screens of our digital devices, like moths circling a flame. It may only be a matter of time before our downward spiral reaches a deadly nadir. Leslie Paul Thiele incisively explores the psychological, social, and political impacts of social media, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms that are designed to capture our attention and maximize engagement. Digital technologies offer countless benefits. But in the attention economy, they also heighten distraction and dependence, erode cognitive and social skills, proliferate misinformation, amplify political polarization, increase social isolation, and leave us despondent. Governmental regulation is needed, but it cannot replace the individual’s responsibility to exercise self-governance. Thoroughly grounded in the latest scientific research but accessible to the general reader, this book explains how we can cultivate the dispositions, habits, and skills needed to sustain human agency and strengthen democratic prospects. In an age of incessant technological upgrading, Thiele demonstrates a vital and practical means to avert human downgrading.
A Human Algorithm: How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Who We Are
by Flynn ColemanA groundbreaking narrative on the urgency of ethically designed AI and a guidebook to reimagining life in the era of intelligent technology.The Age of Intelligent Machines is upon us, and we are at a reflection point. The proliferation of fast–moving technologies, including forms of artificial intelligence akin to a new species, will cause us to confront profound questions about ourselves. The era of human intellectual superiority is ending, and we need to plan for this monumental shift.A Human Algorithm: How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Who We Are examines the immense impact intelligent technology will have on humanity. These machines, while challenging our personal beliefs and our socioeconomic world order, also have the potential to transform our health and well–being, alleviate poverty and suffering, and reveal the mysteries of intelligence and consciousness. International human rights attorney Flynn Coleman deftly argues that it is critical that we instill values, ethics, and morals into our robots, algorithms, and other forms of AI. Equally important, we need to develop and implement laws, policies, and oversight mechanisms to protect us from tech’s insidious threats.To realize AI’s transcendent potential, Coleman advocates for inviting a diverse group of voices to participate in designing our intelligent machines and using our moral imagination to ensure that human rights, empathy, and equity are core principles of emerging technologies. Ultimately, A Human Algorithm is a clarion call for building a more humane future and moving conscientiously into a new frontier of our own design.“[Coleman] argues that the algorithms of machine learning––if they are instilled with human ethics and values––could bring about a new era of enlightenment.” —San Francisco Chronicle
The Human Algorithm
by Robin K. MathewIn today&’s hyperconnected world, our lives have become increasingly intertwined with the technology we interact with. While innovations like smartphones and the Internet have brought unprecedented convenience and connectivity, they have also introduced new risks and challenges.In The Human Algorithm, Dr Robin K. Mathew takes readers on an eye-opening exploration of the complex digital landscape and our ever-evolving engagement with it. With chapters delving into smartphone addiction, the impact of technology on cognitive development, threats such as cyberbullying, online predators, and the dark web, this book shines a revelatory light on the often-overlooked aspects of our online existence. This comprehensive work also dedicates chapters to the internet&’s role in fuelling anxiety and hypochondria, the emergence of cyber dating and romance, and the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), among other crucial topics.All in all, this richly researched and compellingly argued compendium will equip you with the knowledge and insights to navigate the digital age with awareness and resilience.
Human Anatomy: The Definitive Visual Guide
by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff<p>For students of anatomy, biology, and the biomedical sciences; medical professionals; and curious families, DK's Human Anatomy will be a definitive resource. <p>Written by acclaimed anatomist, Dr. Alice Roberts, Human Anatomy is an up-to-the-minute study of the body. Spectacular digital images show the body in incredible, true-to-life detail. Exhaustive annotations provide the names of organs and structures throughout the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and reproductive systems, while describing their characteristics and functions. <p>This new addition to DK's award-winning catalog of human body titles will help readers better grasp the deep complexities of the human body for research, study, or general reference.</p>
Human Anatomy
by Frederic H. Martini Inc. Robert B. Tallitsch Judi NathFor courses in one-semester human anatomy. <p><p> A fresh voice strengthens a visually compelling, classic human anatomy text. <p> Revered for its groundbreaking, atlas-style format, detailed illustrations, and exceptionally clear photographs, Human Anatomy has long been known for its quality and sophistication, as well as its scope and level of coverage. Accomplished author and award-winning educator Judi Nath joins the writing team, bringing a fresh voice, enhanced accuracy, and a clear, engaging writing style to the 9th Edition. <p><p> The new edition builds upon the legacy of previous editions and includes expanded clinical content to help students focus on the types of diseases and injuries they are likely to encounter in their future careers; visually stunning Spotlight Figures in every chapter to guide students through complex topics; and new features that focus students on the key point in each section and use simple analogies and memory devices to help students remember facts and concepts.
Human Anatomy
by Mckinley Michael Mckinley Valerie O'LoughlinWith its unrivaled art program and accessible writing style, McKinley/O'Loughlin's Human Anatomy stands apart from other anatomy texts. High-quality photographs paired with brilliantly rendered illustrations help students visualize, understand, and appreciate the wonders of human anatomy. Student-friendly Study Tips, Clinical View boxes, and progressive question sets motivate students to internalize and apply what they've learned. Users who purchase Connect Plus receive access to the full online ebook version of the textbook.
Human Anatomy
by Michael McKinley Valerie O'Loughlin Ronald Harris Elizabeth Pennefather-O'BrienWith its unrivaled art program and accessible writing style, McKinley et al.'s Human Anatomy stands apart from other anatomy texts. High-quality photographs paired with brilliantly rendered illustrations help students visualize, understand, and appreciate the wonders of human anatomy. <p><p> The author team incorporates their over seventy years of teaching experience into student-friendly Learning Strategies, Clinical View boxes, and progressive question sets that motivate students to internalize and apply what they've learned. Users who purchase Connect Plus receive access to the full online eBook version of the textbook, as well full access to LearnSmart, SmartBook, and Anatomy & Physiology Ӏ REVEALED.
Human Anatomy
by Michael McKinley Valerie O'Loughlin Elizabeth Pennefather-O'BrienHuman Anatomy stands apart from other texts as it guides students on a clearly written and expertly illustrated beginner’s path through the human body. High-quality photographs paired with brilliantly rendered illustrations help students visualize, understand, and appreciate the wonders of human anatomy. The author team incorporates their combined 70 years of teaching experience into student-friendly learning strategies, built around a pedagogical framework designed to foster retention and encourage the application of knowledge and understanding.
Human Anatomy (4th Edition)
by Elaine N. Marieb Jon Mallatt Patricia Brady WilhelmThis textbook features chapters concentrating on cells, embryology, tissues, bones, joints, muscle tissue, the senses, blood, the heart, blood vessels, and surface anatomy, as well as the various body systems. A brief atlas contains 71 color photographs depicting organs, muscles, and bones. A companion CD-ROM contains interactive tutorials, practice tests, case studies, visual review exercises, and news articles. The authors teach at Holyoke Community College, Washington State University, and the Community College of Rhode Island. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Human Anatomy And Physiology
by Erin AmermanHuman Anatomy & Physiology speaks to the way today’s diverse students learn and study. In the 2nd Edition, author Erin Amerman strengthens her distinctive learner-centered approach by focusing on three unique pillars. First, Amerman uses art to present one-concept-at-a-time before bringing the distinct parts together in one summarizing Big Picture figure. Second, Amerman coaches students right when they need it, beginning on page one where the opening module titled How To Succeed in Your Anatomy & Physiology Course appears. And finally, she provides students with ample opportunities to practice and develop critical-thinking skills through questions about case studies and real-world scenarios.
Human Anatomy And Physiology
by Elaine N. Marieb Katja N. HoehnNinth Edition of the best-selling Human Anatomy & Physiology, trusted authors Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn have produced the most accessible, comprehensive, up-to-date and visually stunning anatomy & physiology textbook on the market. Marieb draws on her career as an A&P professor and her experience completing her nursing education; Hoehn relies on her medical education and award-winning classroom instruction—together, they explain anatomy & physiology concepts and processes in a meaningful and memorable way.
Human Anatomy and Physiology 10th Edition
by Elaine N. Marieb Katja HoehnHuman Anatomy and Physiology is organized under the following units : 1)Organization of the Body 2)Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body 3)Regulation and Integration of the Body and 4) Maintenance of the Body.
Human Anatomy and Physiology (4th edition)
by Elaine N. MariebIn this text Marieb (Holyoke Community College) integrates the relationships of body organ systems, homeostasis, and complementarity of structure and function.
Human Anatomy and Physiology (7th Edition)
by Elaine Nicpon Marieb Katja HoehnWith each edition of her top-selling "Human Anatomy & Physiology" text, Elaine N. Marieb draws on her own, unique experience as a full-time A&P professor and part-time nursing student to explain concepts and processes in a meaningful and memorable way. With the "Seventh Edition," Dr. Marieb has teamed up with co-author Katja Hoehn to produce the most exciting edition yet, with beautifully-enhanced muscle illustrations, updated coverage of factual material and topic boxes, new coverage of high-interest topics such as Botox, designer drugs, and cancer treatment, and a comprehensive instructor and student media package. The Human Body: An Orientation, Chemistry Comes Alive, Cells: The Living Units, Tissue: The Living Fabric, The Integumentary System, Bones and Skeletal Tissues, The Skeleton, Joints, Muscles and Muscle Tissue, The Muscular System, Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue, The Central Nervous System, The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity, The Autonomic Nervous System, The Special Senses, The Endocrine System, Blood, The Cardiovascular System: The Heart, The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels, The Lymphatic System, The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defensives, The Respiratory System, The Digestive System, Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation, The Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance, The Reproductive System, Pregnancy and Human Development, Heredity For all readers interested in human anatomy & physiology.
Human Anatomy and Physiology (8th edition)
by Elaine N. Marieb Katja HoehnA modern exploration of the human, from its interacting organ systems to the cellular and molecular underpinnings of the functions of life.
Human Anatomy And Physiology (Eleventh Edition)
by Elaine N. Marieb Katja N. HoehnHuman Anatomy & Physiology has launched the careers of more than three million healthcare professionals. With the newly revised Tenth Edition, Marieb and Hoehn introduce a clear pathway through A&P that helps students and instructors focus on key concepts and make meaningful connections. Each chapter opens with a visual "Chapter Roadmap" that guides students through the material and shows how concepts are related within and across chapters. The new modular organization makes key concepts more readily apparent and understandable to students, and new videos help students see why the content matters in their course as well as their future careers. As students master important concepts and follow a clear path through chapter content, the expanded suite of learning tools in the book and in MasteringA&P ensure they don't get lost along the way.
Human Anatomy And Physiology Laboratory Manual, Fetal Pig Version
by Elaine Marieb Lori SmithThe philosophy behind the revision of this manual mirrors that of all earlier editions. It reflects a still developing sensibility for the way teachers teach and students learn, informed by years of teaching the subject and by collecting suggestions from other instructors as well as from students enrolled in multifaceted healthcare programs. Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual was originally developed to facilitate and enrich the laboratory experience for both teachers and students. This edition retains those same goals. This manual, intended for students in introductory human anatomy and physiology courses, presents a wide range of laboratory experiences for students concentrating in nursing, physical therapy, pharmacology, respiratory therapy, and exercise science, as well as biology and premedical programs. The manual's coverage is intentionally broad, allowing it to serve both one- and two-semester courses, and it is available in versions that contain detailed guidelines for dissecting a cat or fetal pig laboratory specimen.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, Main Version
by Elaine N. Marieb Lori A. SmithFor the two-semester A&P laboratory course. Help manage time and improve learning inside and outside of the lab The #1 best-selling Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual helps students and instructors manage time inside and outside of the A&P lab classroom and works hand-in-hand with Mastering A&P, the leading online homework and learning program for A&P. The 13th Edition features dozens of new, full-color figures and photos in the review sheets, as well as revamped clinical application questions and critical thinking questions that reinforce the most important concepts from lab. <P><P>Encourage students to prepare for lab by assigning recommended Mastering A&P activities for each lab exercise, including 18 pre-lab videos (8 are new to this edition), Building Vocabulary Coaching Activities, exercise review sheet assessment questions, art labeling activities, mobile-ready Practice Anatomy Lab™ 3.1 with customizable flashcards, and more. Thousands of assignment options in the Item Library are closely correlated with the print edition of the manual, making it easier than ever to create homework assignments that are aligned with your lab activities.
Human Anatomy (Fifth Edition)
by Kenneth S. Saladin Stephen J. Sullivan Christina A. GanRead it – Ken Saladin explains human anatomy in an engaging, yet efficient way. He puts a premium on the words, and uses student–relevant analogies to motivate the reader. See it – Saladin's collection of illustrations and photos are carefully chosen to support the text discussion. Vibrant and realistic presentations engage students. Master it – With Connect Anatomy and Physiology, Learn Smart and Anatomy and Physiology Revealed, students can practice and improve their understanding of concepts. From the most pedagogically sound organisation to the exceptional art, to the integration of text with technology, Saladin has formed a teaching system that will both motivate and enable students to understand and appreciate the wonders of human anatomy. This distinctive text was developed to stand apart from all other anatomy texts with an approach borne out of more than 30 years of teaching, unparalleled art, and a writing style that has been acclaimed by reviewers. Designed for a one–semester college anatomy course, Saladin requires no prior knowledge of chemistry or cell biology. Users who purchase Connect receive access to the full online ebook version of the textbook as well as Anatomy and Physiology Revealed 3.0 and adaptive learning system – Learn Smart.
Human Anatomy for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to How We Move, Breathe, and Grow (Junior Scientists)
by Kristie WagnerLearn what makes our bodies move with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9!Are you curious about what your body looks like under your skin? Do you wonder where your food goes after you eat it? Check out what's happening inside your body with this kid's anatomy book. You'll take a tour of your tissues, organs, muscles, and bones, and find out how they work together to help you move, think, and grow.Explore a kid's anatomy book that includes:Detailed visual guides—Colorful pictures and diagrams show you the names of all your body parts, how your body fights off germs, how snacks become energy, and more.Fun facts—This kid's anatomy book is packed full of fascinating tidbits, like why your body grows hair and what causes freckles.Anatomy in action—Try hands-on activities like pulling the DNA out of strawberries!Discover how your body works with Human Anatomy for Kids.
Human Anatomy in Full Color
by John GreenTwenty-five exceptionally clear and detailed anatomical plates -- with labels and extensive captions -- depict the skeleton, spine, bones, joints, skull, muscles, skin and limbs; heart, stomach, other organs; respiratory, reproductive and digestive systems; development of a fetus and much more. Within reach of grade-school-age children.
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Volume #1)
by Elaine N. Marieb R. N. Katja HoehnHuman Anatomy & Physiology Fourth Custom Edition for McLennan Community College Volume 1
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
by Ronald D. Hill Pamela Harrison Alexander G. Cheroske Saundra K MinckleyThis laboratory manual was written emphasizing the instructional materials available at Mesa Community College.
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Fetal Pig Version 10th Edition update
by Elaine N. Marieb Susan J. MitchellThis manual, intended for students in introductory human anatomy and physiology courses, presents a wide range of laboratory experiences.It also contains the background discussions and terminology necessary to perform all experiments.
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Cat Version
by Elaine N. Marieb Susan J. Mitchell Lori A. SmithThis lab manual gives students a complete hands-on laboratory and learning experience inside and outside of the lab. The new edition has been fully revised with even more accessible language and more than 50 new and improved cadaver and histology photos. It also features engaging new Group Challenge activities that encourage a more active learning experience in the lab.