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Ancient Textile Production from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: Humanities and Natural Sciences Interwoven for our Understanding of Textiles (Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology)
by Agata Ulanowska Karina Grömer Ina Vanden Berghe Magdalena ÖhrmanThe diverse developments in textile research of the last decade, along with the increased recognition of the importance of textile studies in adjacent fields, now merit a dedicated, full-length publication entitled “Ancient Textile Production from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: Humanities and Natural Sciences Interwoven for our Understanding of Textiles”. With this volume, the authors and the editors wish to illustrate to the current impact of textile archaeology on the scholarly perception of the past (not limited to archaeology alone). The volume presents new insights into the consumption, meaning, use and re-use of textiles and dyes, all of which are topics of growing importance in textile research. As indicated by the title, we demonstrate the continued importance of interdisciplinarity by showcasing several ‘interwoven’ approaches to environmental and archaeological remains, textual and iconographic sources, archaeological experiments and ethnographic data, from a large area covering Europe and the Mediterranean, Near East, Africa and Asia. The chronological span is deliberately wide, including materials dating from c. 6th millennium BCE to c. mid-14th century CE. The volume is organised in four parts that aim to reflect the main areas of the textile research in 2020. After the two introductory chapters (Part I: About this Volume and Textile Research in 2020), follow two chapters referring to dyes and dyeing technology in which analytical and material-based studies are linked to contextual sources (Part II: Interdisciplinarity of Colour: Dye Analyses and Dyeing Technologies). The six chapters of Part III: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Textile Tools discuss textiles and textile production starting from the analyses of tools, whether functional or as representative of technological developments or user identity. Archaeological and cultural contexts as well as textile traditions are the main topics of the six chapters in Part IV: Traditions and Contexts: Fibres, Fabrics, Techniques, Uses and Meanings. The two final chapters in Part V: Digital Tools refer to the use of digital tools in textile research, presenting two different case studies.
Ancient Underground Opening and Preservation: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Scientific Problems and Long-term Preservation of Large-scale Ancient Underground Engineering (23-26 October 2015, Longyou, Zhejiang, China)
by Zhifa Yang Chikaosa TanimotoAncient Underground Opening and Preservation contains 59 papers presented at the International Symposium on Scientific Problems and Long-term Preservation of Largescale Ancient Underground Engineering (Longyou, China, 23-26 October 2015). The contributions focus on scientific and technical issues related to long-term preservation of large-scale anc
Ancient Water Technologies
by L. MaysThere is no more fundamental resource than water. The basis of all life, water is fast becoming a key issue in today's world, as well as a source of conflict. This fascinating book, which sets out many of the ingenious methods by which ancient societies gathered, transported and stored water, is a timely publication as overextraction and profligacy threaten the existence of aquifers and watercourses that have supplied our needs for millennia. It provides an overview of the water technologies developed by a number of ancient civilizations, from those of Mesopotamia and the Indus valley to later societies such as the Mycenaeans, Minoans, Persians, and the ancient Egyptians. Of course, no book on ancient water technologies would be complete without discussing the engineering feats of the Romans and Greeks, yet as well as covering these key civilizations, it also examines how ancient American societies from the Hohokams to the Mayans and Incas husbanded their water supplies. This unusually wide-ranging text could offer today's parched world some solutions to the impending crisis in our water supply. "This book provides valuable insights into the water technologies developed in ancient civilizations which are the underpinning of modern achievements in water engineering and management practices. It is the best proof that "the past is the key for the future." Andreas N. Angelakis, Hellenic Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Association, Greece "This book makes a fundamental contribution to what will become the most important challenge of our civilization facing the global crisis: the problem of water. Ancient Water Technologies provides a complete panorama of how ancient societies confronted themselves with the management of water. The role of this volume is to provide, for the first time on this issue, an extensive historical and scientific reconstruction and an indication of how traditional knowledge may be employed to ensure a sustainable future for all." Pietro Laureano, UNESCO expert for ecosystems at risk, Director of IPOGEA-Institute of Traditional Knowledge, Italy
Ancient Wheats
by Nusret Zencirci Hakan Ulukan Faheem Shehzad Baloch Shahid Mansoor Awais RasheedWheat (Triticum L.), an annual herbaceous plant in Poacae (Gramineae) family, settles in the Triticeae (Hordeae) subfamily. The grasses (Poaceae Barnhart) are the fifth largest (monocotyledonous flowering) plant family and of great importance for human civilization and life. Cereal crops such as maize, wheat, rice, barley, and millet are the domesticated ones in the family. It is still the most vital economical plant family in modern times, providing food, forage, building materials (bamboo, thatch), and fuel (ethanol). Wheat has many accessions in national and international gene banks. The estimated number of wheats by FAO in 2010 is 856,000, and, followed by rice (774,000), and barley (467,000). However, the recent consumer's (misdirected) focus on gluten content and nutritional value urges scientists to reexamine their knowledge about wheat (i.e., origin, evolution, and general and special quality characteristics), as well as their wild relatives and landraces for newer possible genetic resources. Cultured or non-cultured ancestral wheats: einkorn, emmer, wild emmer, spelt, macha, and vavilovii are still limitedly grown on the higher areas in Turkey, Italy, Germany, Morocco, Israel, and Balkan countries. They are exploited mostly for their desired agronomic, and specific quality. In some cultures, wheat species are believed to be therapeutic, with bioactive compounds that reduce and inhibit stubborn illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer, and cardiovascular diseases. In this book, we summarize the importance of ancestral wheat species, and provide a prospect for their future with special considerations in terms of species conservation and improvement.
Ancients To Middle Ages (Great Battles for Boys)
by Joe GiorelloSpartans! Persians! Romans! Historic warriors who changed the world. But does your son know why these soldiers were fighting? <p><p> In this installment of the bestselling series, boys travel to the ancient world to learn about twelve famous military battles that drastically altered world history. They'll also learn about the notable men who led those battles, including Alexander the Great, Julius Casaer, and William "Braveheart" Wallace, among many others. <p><p> Beginning in Ancient Greece and Persia, the battles continue into the Middle Ages—including the Crusades—and conclude with the year 1588 when the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England, and the dawn of modern naval warfare.
Ancillary Benefits of Climate Policy: New Theoretical Developments and Empirical Findings (Springer Climate)
by Wolfgang Buchholz Anil Markandya Dirk Rübbelke Stefan VögeleThis volume presents new developments in the research on ancillary benefits. Twenty years after the influential OECD report on ancillary benefits, the authors discuss theoretical innovations and offer new empirical findings on various ancillary effects in different world regions. Covering topics such as ancillary health effects associated with reduced air pollution, the influence of ancillary benefits on international cooperation on climate protection, co-effects of carbon capture and storage, ancillary effects of adaptation to climate change, multi-criteria decision analysis covering multiple effects of climate protection actions, and the analysis of primary and ancillary effects within an impure public goods framework, it provides starting points for further research on integrated climate policies seeking to address a range of policy objectives simultaneously.
Andean Foodways: Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Food and Culture (The Latin American Studies Book Series)
by John E. StallerThere is widespread acknowledgement among anthropologists, archaeologists, ethnobotanists, as well as researchers in related disciplines that specific foods and cuisines are linked very strongly to the formation and maintenance of cultural identity and ethnicity. Strong associations of foodways with culture are particularly characteristic of South American Andean cultures. Food and drink convey complex social and cultural meanings that can provide insights into regional interactions, social complexity, cultural hybridization, and ethnogenesis. This edited volume presents novel and creative anthropological, archaeological, historical, and iconographic research on Andean food and culture from diverse temporal periods and spatial settings. The breadth and scope of the contributions provides original insights into a diversity of topics, such as the role of food in Andean political economies, the transformation of foodways and cuisines through time, and ancient iconographic representations of plants and animals that were used as food. Thus, this volume is distinguished from most of the published literature in that specific foods, cuisines, and culinary practices are the primary subject matter through which aspects of Andean culture are interpreted.
Andean Hydrology
by Diego A. Rivera Alex Godoy-Faundez Mario Lillo SaavedraThis book describes the ecosystem of the Andean watersheds, covering the Californian valley, tropical Andes, and southern Andes. Case studies of the new methods and techniques used for hydrological research in the Andes are provided, and sustainability issues pertaining to Andean water resources are discussed in the context of climate change, social and economic issues, and public policy. Furthermore, the impact of economic development on the Andean ecosystem, specifically the effect on the water cycle and the water-energy-food nexus, are examined.
Andreev Reflection in Superconducting Junctions (SpringerBriefs in Physics)
by Yasuhiro AsanoThis book offers a primer on the fundamental theory of Andreev reflection, a fundamental process in the motion of a Cooper pair, which dominates low-energy electronic transport properties in superconductor junctions including differential conductance and Josephson current. The book concisely describes how Andreev reflection impacts the low-energy physics of electronic transport especially in topologically non-trivial superconductor junctions. In addition, it includes an introduction to topological superconductors, covering topological classification, chiral and helical superconductors, and topological edges. The book is based on the author’s lecture notes, used in his intensive lectures and while supervising his upper undergraduate and early graduate students. To fully benefit from this concise primer, readers only need an undergraduate background in quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. Further, by highlighting Josephson junctions of topological superconductors, the book offers readers a glimpse into cutting-edge topics.
Android for Absolute Beginners: Getting Started with Mobile Apps Development Using the Android Java SDK
by Grant AllenGet started as a mobile app developer and learn the art and science of Android app development. With no assumed knowledge about programming languages or Android required, you will gain the key skills for constructing fully functional Android apps for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.You will also build a solid foundation in the Java programming language and the business of creating and releasing software for Android. Along the way you’ll get comfortable with Android Studio - the best way to write modern Android apps - before diving into your first Android code. The author spends plenty of time explaining how to build a robust UI with widgets, menus, layouts and more. These components will be the basis of your Android apps and so are covered in depth.Having grasped the basics, you’ll move onto what will make your app stand out: sound, music, images, animations, and notifications. Taking these elements and combining them with phone features like calling and sensors, will take your apps to the next level.The final part of the book covers services, events, intents, receivers, files and databases, essential sources of information and functionality for users and your app. In addition, you'll see how to protect your users and their data with permissions and security in examples throughout the bookWhat You Will LearnGet started with Android and build your first apps with itInstall and use the Android Studio IDESet up and manage the app development life cycleMaster the basics of Java and XML required to create Android appsDiscover the strengths and features of the Android APIs and device capabilitiesWho This Book Is For Total beginners who have little or no exposure to software development. This book is also useful for developers who are completely new to Android.
Android Smartphones For Dummies
by Jerome DiMarzioBecome smartphone savvy with Dummies Android Smartphones For Dummies is the all-new guide to Android phones with the familiar Dummies charm everyone loves. This book will give Android rookies a crash-course in how to use these popular phones. You&’ll go beyond the basics of texting and taking photos—we&’ll walk you through all the pro tips and tricks for customizing your phone, optimizing all your settings, using social media (safely), and making the most of apps and widgets. We&’ll even teach you how to make calls, because phones can still do that. Set up and customize your new Android phone Take stunning pictures, video, and even selfies Find the best apps to make your life easier and more fun Keep your data secure and private while you browse the internetNew and inexperienced Android users will love the helpful, step-by-step guidance and friendly advice in Android Smartphones For Dummies.
Android Studio IDE Quick Reference: A Pocket Guide to Android Studio Development
by Ted HagosThis concise reference book for Android Studio 3 presents the essential Android Studio functions in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference. It will quickly demonstrate the usage of the Android Studio IDE to build an Android mobile app step by step.You won’t find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a reference that is concise, to the point and highly accessible. The Android Studio IDE Quick Reference is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any mobile or Android app developer or programmer.What You Will LearnDiscover the workflow basics in Android Studio 3Make tasks efficient with keyboard shortcutsCarry out unit testing in Android Studio 3Use time-saving techniques such as templatesMaster debugging basicsConfigure your project using GradleUse the profiler to monitor app performanceWho This Book Is ForThose who already know how to build applications in Android using Java. This book will serve as a handy and quick reference on how to get things done in Android Studio 3.
Androids and Intelligent Networks in Early Modern Literature and Culture: Artificial Slaves (Routledge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture)
by Kevin LaGrandeurAwarded a 2014 Science Fiction and Technoculture Studies Prize Honourable Mention. This book explores the creation and use of artificially made humanoid servants and servant networks by fictional and non-fictional scientists of the early modern period. Beginning with an investigation of the roots of artificial servants, humanoids, and automata from earlier times, LaGrandeur traces how these literary representations coincide with a surging interest in automata and experimentation, and how they blend with the magical science that preceded the empirical era. In the instances that this book considers, the idea of the artificial factotum is connected with an emotional paradox: the joy of self-enhancement is counterpoised with the anxiety of self-displacement that comes with distribution of agency.In this way, the older accounts of creating artificial slaves are accounts of modernity in the making—a modernity characterized by the project of extending the self and its powers, in which the vision of the extended self is fundamentally inseparable from the vision of an attenuated self. This book discusses the idea that fictional, artificial servants embody at once the ambitions of the scientific wizards who make them and society’s perception of the dangers of those ambitions, and represent the cultural fears triggered by independent, experimental thinkers—the type of thinkers from whom our modern cyberneticists descend.
Androids in the Enlightenment: Mechanics, Artisans, and Cultures of the Self
by Adelheid VoskuhlThe eighteenth century saw the creation of a number of remarkable mechanical androids: at least ten prominent automata were built between 1735 and 1810 by clockmakers, court mechanics, and other artisans from France, Switzerland, Austria, and the German lands. Designed to perform sophisticated activities such as writing, drawing, or music making, these OC Enlightenment automataOCO have attracted continuous critical attention from the time they were made to the present, often as harbingers of the modern industrial age, an era during which human bodies and souls supposedly became mechanized. aIn "Androids in the Enlightenment," Adelheid Voskuhl investigates two such automataOCoboth depicting piano-playing women. These automata not only play music, but also move their heads, eyes, and torsos to mimic a sentimental body technique of the eighteenth century: musicians were expected to generate sentiments in themselves while playing, then communicate them to the audience through bodily motions. Voskuhl argues, contrary to much of the subsequent scholarly conversation, that these automata were unique masterpieces that illustrated the sentimental culture of a civil society rather than expressions of anxiety about the mechanization of humans by industrial technology. She demonstrates that only in a later age of industrial factory production did mechanical androids instill the fear that modern selves and societies had become indistinguishable from machines. a
The Andromeda Evolution
by Michael Crichton Daniel WilsonFifty years after The Andromeda Strain made Michael Crichton a household name—and spawned a new genre, the technothriller—the threat returns, in a gripping sequel that is terrifyingly realistic and resonant. <P><P>The Evolution is Coming.In 1967, an extraterrestrial microbe came crashing down to Earth and nearly ended the human race. Accidental exposure to the particle—designated The Andromeda Strain—killed every resident of the town of Piedmont, Arizona, save for an elderly man and an infant boy. Over the next five days, a team of top scientists assigned to Project Wildfire worked valiantly to save the world from an epidemic of unimaginable proportions. In the moments before a catastrophic nuclear detonation, they succeeded. <P><P>In the ensuing decades, research on the microparticle continued. And the world thought it was safe…Deep inside Fairchild Air Force Base, Project Eternal Vigilance has continued to watch and wait for the Andromeda Strain to reappear. On the verge of being shut down, the project has registered no activity—until now. A Brazilian terrain-mapping drone has detected a bizarre anomaly of otherworldly matter in the middle of the jungle, and, worse yet, the tell-tale chemical signature of the deadly microparticle. <P><P>With this shocking discovery, the next-generation Project Wildfire is activated, and a diverse team of experts hailing from all over the world is dispatched to investigate the potentially apocalyptic threat. <P><P>But the microbe is growing—evolving. And if the Wildfire team can’t reach the quarantine zone, enter the anomaly, and figure out how to stop it, this new Andromeda Evolution will annihilate all life as we know it. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Aneurysms of the Popliteal Artery
by Antonino CavallaroPopliteal aneurysms are still controversial in terms of their pathogenesis, and challenging in terms of their treatment. This book offers a detailed overview of the latest advances in our understanding of the disease, and highlights the latest theories. Divided into eght sections, it focuses on: the historical background, embryology and anatomy of the popliteal artery, clinical presentation and diagnosis, pros and cons of traditional surgical techniques, pros and cons of advanced endovascuar techniques. The last section focuses on non-atherosclerotic popliteal aneurysme, i.e. on diseases in which popliteal aneurysms may specifically appear, rendering more challenging the diagnosis and the treatment As stressed in the foreword by the Chief Editor of the Journal of Vascuar Surgery, this book, given its scope, offers a valuable guide for all health professionals - experts and in training -.involved in vascular pathology and surgery.
Angebots- und Ausführungsmanagement-prozessorientiert: Erfolgsorientierte Unternehmensführung (VDI-Buch)
by Gerhard GirmscheidDie zwischen Angebot und Auftragsabwicklung im Bauunternehmen entstehenden Probleme lassen sich vermeiden. In diesem Buch findet der Leser das Angebots- und Ausf#65533;hrungsmanagement systematisch strukturiert. Die Projektphasen des Angebotsmanagements( Akquisition, Angebotsbearbeitung und Vertragsverhandlungen) sowie des Ausf#65533;hrungsmanagements (Arbeitsvorbereitung, Beschaffung und Bauausf#65533;hrung) werden in den einzelnen Schritten dargelegt. Im Vordergrund stehen die Prozessverantwortung sowie eine zielorientierte Arbeitsplanung und Arbeitsorganisation f#65533;r eine ergebnisorientierte Takt- und Fliessplanung mit Bauprogramm, Arbeitskalkulation, Wochen- und Tagesplanung, Logistik, Qualit#65533;ts- und Nachtragsmanagement. Alle wichtigen Aufgaben der Beteiligten werden beschrieben. Das Buch dient als Leitfaden f#65533;r eine erfolgreiche, prozess- und ergebnisorientierte Projektabwicklung in Bauunternehmen zur Erzielung des kalkulierten Gewinns und einer hohen Kundenzufriedenheit. Die #65533;berarbeitungen und Erg#65533;nzungen machen diese Neuauflage zu einem umfassenden Planungs- und Steuerungshandbuch f#65533;r die Angebots- und Ausf#65533;hrungsbearbeitung von projektspezifischen unikaten Auftr#65533;gen.
Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science: The Multidisciplinary Contributions of a Pioneer and Innovator (Historical & Cultural Astronomy)
by Ileana Chinnici Guy ConsolmagnoAngelo Secchi was a key figure in 19th century science. An Italian Jesuit and scientist, he helped lead the transition from astronomy to astrophysics and left a lasting legacy in the field. Secchi’s spectral classification of stars was a milestone that paved the way for modern astronomical research. He was also a founder of modern meteorology and an innovator in the design and development of new instruments and methods across disciplines.This contributed volume collects together reviews from an international group of historians, scientists and scholars representing the multiple disciplines where Secchi made significant contributions during his remarkable career. It analyzes both his famous and lesser known pioneering efforts with equal vigor, providing a well-rounded narrative of his life’s work. Beyond his scientific and technological work, his role as a Jesuit priest in Rome during the turbulent years of the mid 19th century is also described and placed in the context of his scientific and civic activities.
Angewandte Baudynamik: Grundlagen und Praxisbeispiele (Bauingenieur-Praxis)
by Helmut KramerObwohl Schwingungsprobleme in der Praxis zunehmend auftreten, werden sie von Tragwerkplanern gern umgangen. Statische Ersatzlasten, Stoßfaktoren oder Schwingbeiwerte werden angewendet, ohne sich der Anwendungsgrenzen bewusst zu sein. Dieses Buch weckt das Grundverständnis für die den Theorien zugrunde liegenden Modellvorstellungen und die Begrifflichkeiten der Dynamik. Die wichtigsten Kenngrößen werden beschrieben und mit Beispielen verdeutlicht. Darauf baut der anwendungsbezogene Teil mit den Problemen der Baudynamik – Stoßvorgänge, freie und erzwungene Schwingungen, Amplitudenreduktion durch Schwingungsdämpfer, menscheninduzierte Schwingungen, Einführung in die Baugrunddynamik und Maßnahmen des Erschütterungsschutzes – anhand von Beispielen auf. Mit diesem Rüstzeug kann sich der Nutzer in spezielle Fälle wie Glockentürme, dynamische Windlasten oder erdbebensicheres Bauen einarbeiten. Dem Bedarf der Praxis folgend wurde die 2. Auflage korrigiert, erweitert und um folgende Abschnitte ergänzt: - Eigenfrequenzen von Pfahlgründungen, - Diskretisierung homogener Systeme infolge „stehender Wellen“, - Ermüdung bei schwingungsanfälligen Stahlbrücken, - konstruktiver Explosionsschutz, - dynamische Kräfte bei Kurbeltrieb, - Abschirmung von Bodenwellen durch vertikale Schlitzkonstruktionen.
Angewandte Baudynamik: Grundlagen und Praxisbeispiele für Studium und Praxis (Bauingenieur-Praxis)
by Helmut KramerObwohl Schwingungsprobleme in der Praxis zunehmend auftreten, werden sie von Tragwerkplanern gern umgangen. Statische Ersatzlasten, Stoßfaktoren oder Schwingbeiwerte werden angewendet, ohne sich der Anwendungsgrenzen bewußt zu sein. Dieses Buch weckt das Grundverständnis für die den Theorien zugrunde liegenden Modellvorstellungen und die Begrifflichkeiten der Dynamik. Die wichtigsten Kenngrößen werden beschrieben und mit Beispielen verdeutlicht. Darauf baut der anwendungsbezogene Teil mit den Problemen der Baudynamik - Stoßvorgänge, freie und erzwungene Schwingungen, Amplitudenreduktion durch Schwingungsdämpfer, menscheninduzierte Schwingungen, Einführung in die Baugrunddynamik und Maßnahmen des Erschütterungsschutzes - anhand von Beispielen auf. Mit diesem Rüstzeug kann sich der Nutzer in spezielle Fälle wie Glockentürme, dynamische Windlasten oder erdbebensicheres Bauen einarbeiten.
Angewandte Bauphysik und Werkstoffkunde naturfaserverstärkter Kunststoffe: Eine Anleitung für Studium und Praxis
by Daniel FriedrichDer Transfer theoretischer Lerninhalte auf die Anwendungspraxis bislang ungeregelter biobasierter Baumaterialien steht im Vordergrund dieses Fachbuchs. Dazu werden Planungs- und Bemessungsprinzipien des Wärme-, Feuchte- und Schallschutzes vorgestellt und an neuartigen naturfaserverstärkten Kunststoffen (NFK) in der Fassadenanwendung demonstriert. Ergebnisse aus der laufenden Forschung zu NFK und insbesondere zu Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC) werden dabei verständlich erklärt und grafisch dargestellt. Es richtet sich an Studierende der Architektur und des Bauingenieurwesens und bietet zahlreiche klausurähnliche Übungen und Musterlösungen zur Vertiefung der Inhalte. Studierende erlernen die Grundlagen der Bauphysik und üben deren Anwendung auf konkrete Problemstellungen der Bauplanung. Zusätzlich können sie ihr erworbenes Wissen in vielfältigen Übungen mit hohem Praxisbezug wiederholen und festigen. Fachplanern*innen ergeben sich neue Perspektiven der Materialauswahl und Verwendung in Bauteilen mit Potential für mehr Nachhaltigkeit im Bauwesen.
Angewandte Ethik und Technikbewertung: Ein methodischer Grundriss – Grundlagen der Technikethik Band 2
by Michael FunkWie bilde ich mir ein ethisches Urteil, um Konflikten zu begegnen? Was ist Technik und wer ist verantwortlich, wenn sie versagt? Stehen Menschen noch im Mittelpunkt – obwohl oder gerade weil Maschinen immer „smarter“ werden? Fragen wie diese verlangen nach einer übersichtlichen und verständlichen Präsentation ethischer Methoden der Technikbewertung. Dabei rückt vorliegendes Buch die Auseinandersetzung mit den Folgen, Risiken und Nebeneffekten technischen Handelns in den Mittelpunkt. Diese reichen von ökologischen Fragen der Entsorgung über Zweckentfremdung bis hin zur individuellen und kollektiven Verantwortung von Ingenieur*innen. Aufbauend auf Grundlagen der angewandten Ethik wird in Bottom-up- und Top-down-Verfahren die Kasuistik sowie analogisch-vergleichende und logisch-ableitende Urteilsbildung eingeführt. Wesentliche Charakteristika technischen Handelns sowie Akteursrollen werden systematisch vorgestellt. Abbildungen, Beispiele und Aufgaben runden den verständlichen Aufbau ab. Als methodischer Grundriss richtet sich vorliegendes Buch an Ingenieurwissenschaftler*innen, Informatiker*innen und Geisteswissenschaftler*innen im Berufsalltag, aber auch an interessierte Lai*innen, die mehr über ethische Praxis erfahren wollen. Es bildet den zweiten, in sich abgerundeten Teil der Buchreihe Grundlagen der Technikethik.Haben wir die Technik, die wir brauchen, und brauchen wir die Technik, die wir haben?
Angewandte Geodatenanalyse und -Modellierung: Eine Einführung in die Geostatistik für Geowissenschaftler und Geoingenieure (erfolgreich studieren)
by Jörg BenndorfDie Fähigkeit, räumlich verteilte Daten zu analysieren und die darunterliegenden Prozesse und Strukturen zu verstehen und zu modellieren, ist in vielen Anwendungen der Geowissenschaften und des Geoingenieurwesens maßgebende Grundlage für weiterführende Arbeiten in der Erkenntnisgewinnung oder Planung/Projektierung. Das Fachgebiet der Geostatistik stellt dazu einen umfangreichen Pool an Methoden zur Verfügung, der sich fortwährend erweitert. Das vorliegende Buch ermöglicht sowohl dem Studierenden als auch dem Praktiker einen intuitiven Einstieg in die Grundlagen, Methoden und Anwendungen der Geostatistik. Dabei liegt der Fokus auf einer kurzen und prägnanten Darstellung von Schlüsselkonzepten, der kritischen Diskussion von Annahmen und Limitationen sowie der Illustration von Anwendungen anhand ausgewählter praktischer Beispiele. Übungsaufgaben bieten die Möglichkeit zur Vertiefung des Verständnisses sowie zur Selbstüberprüfung. An entsprechenden Textstellen sind Hinweise zu weiterführender Literatur gegeben. Nach erfolgreichem Studium des Buches gelingt es dem Leser, sich selbstständig in fortgeschrittene Aspekte der angewandten Geostatistik einzuarbeiten.
Angewandte Grundwasserchemie, Hydrogeologie und hydrogeochemische Modellierung: Grundlagen, Anwendungen und Problemlösungen
by Frank WisotzkyNeben den Anwendungen der Grundlagen der anorganischen Wasserchemie wird in dem Band erstmalig zusammenhängend die organische Wasserchemie von Grundwasserbelastungsstoffen behandelt. Darüber hinaus enthält er eine Einführung in die hydrochemische Modellierung und auch die chemischen Aspekte der Wasseraufbereitung werden dargestellt. Viele Beispiele aus der Praxis, Abbildungen und Schemazeichnungen machen die Grundwasserchemie nachvollziehbar und transparent. Mit zahlreichen Übungsaufgaben und dazugehörigen Lösungen.
Angewandte Grundwasserchemie, Hydrogeologie und hydrogeochemische Modellierung: Grundlagen, Anwendungen und Problemlösungen
by Frank Wisotzky Nils Cremer Stephan LenkNeben den Anwendungen der Grundlagen der anorganischen Wasserchemie wird in dem Band erstmalig zusammenhängend die organische Wasserchemie von Grundwasserbelastungsstoffen behandelt. Darüber hinaus enthält er eine Einführung in die hydrochemische Modellierung und auch die chemischen Aspekte der Wasseraufbereitung werden dargestellt. Viele Beispiele aus der Praxis, Abbildungen und Schemazeichnungen machen die Grundwasserchemie nachvollziehbar und transparent. Mit zahlreichen Übungsaufgaben und dazugehörigen Lösungen.