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Fatigue Prediction for Random Loads: Using the Rainflow Method
by Georg Lindgren Igor Rychlik Sayan GuptaFatigue Prediction for Random Loads serves as a comprehensive treatise for methods for fatigue estimation and fatigue life prediction in randomly excited structural systems using the rainflow cycle counting method.Fatigue is an important mode of material degradation in structural components subjected to vibrations and a reliable estimation of their fatigue life span, and it is a key consideration in the design and development of such systems. This book uses advanced concepts of probability theory, random variables and random processes to develop spectral-based methods and formulae for predicting expected fatigue damage and expected fatigue life. The developments presented here bypass the need for a computationally expensive rainflow cycle counting that is usually adopted in time domain approaches.This book is aimed towards researchers and industry practitioners working in the intersectional areas of mechanics and applied mathematics and is expected to be particularly useful for applications on problems in the fields of wind engineering, offshore engineering, ship research and routing, aerospace engineering, automotive engineering and machine dynamics.
Women in Africa (Routledge Global Africa Textbooks)
by Toyin Falola Olajumoke Yacob-HalisoThis book introduces readers to the rich and diverse experiences of women across the African continent, covering their socio-cultural, political, and economic realities from the precolonial era right up to the modern day.In many precolonial African societies, women were empowered and considered to be important participants in the social structures and political systems that managed their communities, but during the colonial era, women were often marginalized. Now, across the continent, women are reasserting their agency. This book explores the various ways in which gender has been constructed in different African cultures across history and how this has impacted the lived experiences of women. The book encompasses a broad range of topics, including history, health, sexualities, gender-based violence, motherhood, education, economic activities, science and technology, religion, popular culture, politics, peacebuilding, feminism, literature, social media, and migration. Engaging and compelling, this book invites us to think again about the changing roles, identities, and contributions of African women across time and space.It is the perfect introduction for any student of gender or African studies, as well as for anyone looking for a reader-friendly guide to the subject.
Artificial Intelligence in Heat Transfer: Advances in Numerical Heat Transfer Volume VI
by J. M. Gorman J. P. AbrahamArtificial Intelligence in Heat Transfer shows how artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques, such as artificial neural networks, machine learning algorithms, genetic algorithms, etc., provide practical benefits specific to thermal sciences. It presents case studies involving heat and mass transfer, multi-objective optimization, conjugate heat transfer, nanofluids, thermal radiation, heat transfer through porous media (metal foam), and more.Drawing on the collective expertise of leading researchers and experts in multiple fields, the book provides an in-depth understanding of the possibilities that emerge when these tools are applied to problems related to thermal sciences. AI is an ever-evolving discipline that has created new and groundbreaking opportunities to advance the mechanical engineering field, particularly in the area of numerical heat transfer. This volume, Advances in Numerical Heat Transfer, explores various ways AI is used in heat transfer to solve engineering problems.This book will serve as an important resource for upper-level undergraduate students, researchers, engineers, and professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and inspiration to push the boundaries of the thermal sciences through AI-driven tools and techniques.
A Phenomenology of the Alien: Encounters with the Weird and Inscrutable Other (Psychology and the Other)
by Aaron B. DanielsA Phenomenology of the Alien: Encounters with the Weird and Inscrutable Other considers both literal and figurative experiences of the alien from a psychological, psychoanalytic and philosophical perspective.Throughout the book, the authors wrestle with the unexplained, ineffable, unspeakable, sublime, uncanny, abject and Miéville’s abcanny. This collection provides phenomenologies of encounters with the inscrutably alien from lights in the sky, dark corners of Weird fictional landscapes, architecture, technology, or the clinical symptom. The chapters examine fictional and nonfictional encounters with what exceeds the capacity to “make sense,” taking a new approach to the topic of alterity and inviting the reader to examine how these encounters reflect our contemporary condition culturally, individually, clinically, theologically and philosophically.Bridging cultural, psychoanalytic, literary, clinical, media, and religious studies, the novel approaches in this volume will be of interest to students and scholars alike.
According to Marcel Proust: Selon Marcel Proust
by Patrick Bray and Nelly FurmanFrench novelist, literary critic, and essayist Marcel Proust (1871–1922) was one of the most prominent authors of the twentieth century. This innovative edition features excerpts from In Search of Lost Time in their original French with the English translation en face.Whereas many introductory guides to Proust’s novel attempt to follow the development of the narrative, this guide focuses on Proust’s approach to writing as an art, one that can represent the changes brought by personal experiences as well as new inventions and historical events. Daunting in volume, in its range of topics, in its many characters, In Search of Lost Time requires steadfast attention and a discerning understanding not only of time, people, and place, but also of the expressivity of literary language. This guidebook entices readers to either start or renew their interest in Proust by presenting short citations from À la recherche du temps perdu (1913–1927) gathered around ten topics: Proust’s Project; Literature and Writing; Memory and Time; Art; Love and Jealousy; Sodom and Gomorrah; High Society; Objects; The Dreyfus Affair; and World War I. By including short extracts, this edition allows readers time to focus attention on specific issues dealing with Proust’s project, allowing readers to rediscover Proust or discover Proust for the first time. These accessible bilingual citations from À la recherche du temps perdu make an invaluable text for students of French or comparative literature, as well as translation, literature, and culture.
Numerical Methods for Engineering and Data Science
by Rolf Wuthrich Carole El AyoubiNumerical Methods for Engineering and Data Science guides students in implementing numerical methods in engineering and in assessing their limitations and accuracy, particularly using algorithms from the field of machine learning.The textbook presents key principles building upon the fundamentals of engineering mathematics. It explores classical techniques for solving linear and nonlinear equations, computing definite integrals and differential equations. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical underpinnings, with an in-depth discussion of the sources of errors, and in the practical implementation of these using Octave. Each chapter is supplemented with examples and exercises designed to reinforce the concepts and encourage hands-on practice. The second half of the book transitions into the realm of machine learning. The authors introduce basic concepts and algorithms, such as linear regression and classification. As in the first part of this book, a special focus is on the solid understanding of errors and practical implementation of the algorithms. In particular, the concepts of bias, variance, and noise are discussed in detail and illustrated with numerous examples.This book will be of interest to students in all areas of engineering, alongside mathematicians and scientists in industry looking to improve their knowledge of this important field.
Digital Storytelling: A Creator's Guide to Interactive Entertainment, Volume I
by Carolyn Handler MillerDigital Storytelling: A Creator’s Guide to Interactive Entertainment, Volume I, fifth edition delves into the fascinating and groundbreaking stories enabled by interactive digital media, examining both fictional and non‑fiction narratives. This fifth edition explores monumental developments, particularly the emergence of generative AI, and highlights exciting projects utilizing this technology. Additionally, it covers social media; interactive documentaries; immersive environments; and innovative uses of video games, chatbots, and virtual reality.Carolyn Handler Miller provides insights into storytelling essentials like character development, plot, structure, dialogue, and emotion, while examining how digital media and interactivity influence these elements. This book also dives into advanced topics, such as narratives using AR, VR, and XR, alongside new forms of immersive media, including large screens, escape rooms, and theme park experiences.With numerous case studies, this edition illustrates the creative possibilities of digital storytelling and its applications beyond entertainment, such as education, training, information, and promotion. Interviews with industry leaders further enhance the understanding of this evolving universe, making it a valuable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts.Key Features:• This book includes up-to-the-minute developments in digital storytelling.• It offers case studies of noteworthy examples of digital storytelling.• It includes a glossary clearly defining new or difficult terms.• Each chapter opens with several thought-provoking questions about the chapter’s topic.• Each chapter concludes with several creative and engaging exercises to promote the reader’s understanding of the chapter’s topic.
A Perfect Score: The Art, Soul, and Business of a 21st-Century Winery
by Craig Hall Kathryn HallA lively husband and wife team recounts their twenty-year climb from amateur winemakers to recipients of an almost unheard-of perfect score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.Kathryn and Craig Hall launched themselves head first into Napa Valley 20 years ago with the purchase of an 1885 winery and never looked back. Since the couple's purchase of their debut winery, their critically acclaimed HALL Wines and WALT Wines have become fixtures of the California wine industry, winning numerous accolades including a coveted 100-point "perfect score." A PERFECT SCORE weaves a vibrant tale of the HALL brand's meteoric rise to success, Napa Valley's tug-of-war between localism and tourism, and the evolving nature of the wine industry as a whole. Readers who love a good glass of wine will find much to savor in the Halls' expert account of the art, soul, and business of a modern winery.
A Lethal Cocktail: A totally gripping new cosy Golden Age mystery for fans of Agatha Christie and The Mitford Murders (The Woolf & Bell Mysteries #2)
by Ciar Byrne'Utterly charming and expertly plotted with twists I genuinely never saw coming!' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen InvestigatesA gripping and twisty standalone instalment in a charmingly bookish new cosy crime series - The Woolf & Bell Mysteries are perfect for fans of The Mitford Murders, The Three Dahlias and Agatha Christie. 'Agatha Christie vibes . . . in the beautiful Sussex countryside, what's not to love!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A brilliant cosy crime novel' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I thoroughly enjoyed this cosy murder mystery and would highly recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐---💍 Three ex-husbands. Two ex-wives. ⚰️ One shocking murder. 🍸 A wedding that's the talk of the town... Tudor Close Hotel, Rottingdean, is the most glamorous venue of the season. And not somewhere Virginia or her sister Vanessa would usually choose to frequent. They're far happier at home with their writing or painting, than brushing shoulders with debutantes or starlets.But Lady Ottoline has had a difficult year, so - despite her rather outlandish tastes - they let her choose the meeting spot. And when the group bumps into fashion designer Mimi Mason in the hotel bar, they begrudgingly accept an invite to her wedding breakfast the next morning. No one imagined that, a few cocktails later, Mimi would be dead.As the sisters are drawn into a new case, it becomes clear that someone meticulously planned this murder. Beneath the glittering exterior, there was a dark side to this beautiful bride - and every wedding guest had a reason to sabotage this happy union. But which one of them decided it was time to give Mimi a taste of her own poison?READERS LOVE WOOLF & BELL:'A delightful start to a new series'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Enjoyable and entertaining'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I thoroughly enjoyed this cozy murder mystery and would highly recommend'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Looking forward to reading more Woolf & Bell Mysteries'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I cannot wait to read the rest of the series'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A strong start to the Woolf & Bell Mysteries series, it had everything I was looking for'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Sharp: 50 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science
by Therese HustonDon't leave your best days to chance. Be happier, more focused and less stressed with Sharp's 50 simple strategies.Cognitive scientist Therese Huston unpacks the latest neuroscience research to deliver a goldmine of techniques to help you feel your sharpest at work, at home or in relationships, including: - how a calming deep breathing technique improves decision-making; - exactly what kind of exercise helps you think on your feet; - what brain science says scary movies can do to help you learn; and - how drinking tea can help you to focus on your most unfocused days.Sharp is packed with innovative, actionable tips that can make a difference in your daily routine. Best of all, many of them take five minutes or less. Whether you want to make fewer mistakes, support your partner through life's challenges, or simply learn faster, Sharp gives you the tools to do it all, without having to overhaul your entire lifestyle.
The Black Pool: A Memoir of Forgetting
by Tim MacGabhann'An unforgettable, freewheeling masterclass'MICHAEL MAGEE, Nero Book Award-winning author of Close to Home'Funny, nerve-wracking and utterly compelling'COLIN BARRETT, Booker Prize-longlisted author of Wild Houses'Extraordinary... A writer with a rare gift. I feel changed by it'BELINDA MCKEON, author of Solace'I was floored by the power and beauty of this book'DONAL RYAN, author of The Queen of Dirt IslandPrepare to look into The Black Pool and see a little part of yourself reflected back'JAN CARSON, EU Prize for Literature-winning author of The Raptures'Simultaneously tender, raw, profound, hilarious and horrible, guiding us through a nightmare into beautiful, hard-won wisdom'LISA MCINERNEY, Women's Prize for Fiction-winning author of The Glorious HeresiesFollowing an obsessive mind trying (and failing) to find relief, The Black Pool is a gripping thrill-ride through violent, chaotic underworlds. Tracing the roots of an illness through the failures of youth and adolescence and finally back to childhood, it's about all the wrong places where addicts look for transcendence - from work, to relationships, to writing, to anger.The Black Pool shows what happens when everything falls apart. It shows us rock bottom and the start of the journey to the surface from there. It's a memoir shot full of holes and shocking clarities. Towards the end, it achieves something like serenity - something like recovery.
Beyond Dispute: Rediscovering the Jewish art of constructive disagreement
by Daniel TaubFiercely divisive times call for radically different arguments.In our age of seemingly irreconcilable differences, argument is increasingly seen as a plague to be avoided or a contest to be won. Daniel Taub, an experienced peace negotiator and diplomat, argues that ancient Jewish wisdom offers a third way. Drawing from this tradition, and from his own experience at the heart of some of the world's toughest negotiations, in Beyond Dispute he makes the case for a radically different approach to help us come closer to truth and to each other.This approach sees argument not as a combat zone but as a joint enterprise, and its disputants not as jealous custodians of competing truths, but collaborative explorers. It seeks to create safe spaces not by outlawing controversial opinions but by welcoming them, and it offers a set of practical tools to rethink our own preconceptions. In fractious times it charts a way to build communities and societies that are resilient enough to face new and challenging ideas without fear.Weaving ancient insights with contemporary research in conflict resolution, as well as behind-the-scenes personal stories of diplomacy and negotiations, Beyond Dispute is a passionate call to rediscover and harness the vital and surprising power of a good argument.
No Such Thing as Normal: Disorders, Diagnoses, and the Limits of Psychiatry
by Marieke BiggExposing the false promises of psychiatry and the crumbling foundations on which it was builtPsychiatry rests on the belief that mental distress can ultimately be explained by biology: brain structures, chemical imbalances and genetics. Treatments from lobotomies to electroconvulsive therapy to prescription drugs have been touted as cures for 'disorder'. And somewhere along the way, the pharmaceutical industry has leapfrogged its patients, making millions designing drugs to treat disorders, then billions dreaming up disorders that require drugs. We are now diagnosed and treated for mental disorders more than ever, despite increasing evidence that environmental factors play a far greater role than biological ones. Laying out the steps for a mental health system that helps rather than harms, Marieke Bigg asks: how can we heal when faced with an industry that banks on keeping us sick?
Behooved
by M. StevensonThe fate of the kingdom is riding on them.Bianca knows her duty comes before her heart. So when the threat of war looms, she agrees to marry the neighbouring kingdom's heir. But not all royal weddings are a fairytale, and Prince Aric, Bianca's betrothed, is cold, aloof, and seems to hate her on sight. To make matters worse, on their wedding night, an assassination attempt goes awry - leaving Aric magically transformed into a horse. Bianca does what any bride in this situation would do: she mounts her new husband and rides away to safety.Sunset returns Aric to human form, but they soon discover the assassination attempt is part of a larger plot against the throne. Worse, Bianca has been framed for Aric's murder, and she's now saddled with a husband who is a horse by day and a frustratingly attractive man by night. As an unexpected romance begins galloping away with their hearts, Bianca and Aric must rely on each other to unravel the curse and save the throne.
The Malevolent Eight: The Explosive Sequel to the Massive Hit Fantasy Novel THE MALEVOLENT SEVEN
by Sebastien de CastellThe stakes have never been higher.The world is teetering on the brink of annihilation. The Lords Celestine and the Lords Devilish, celestial and infernal beings locked in an age-old enmity, have at last found the perfect battlefield for their apocalyptic Great Crusade: the mortal realm.Cade Ombra, former Glorian Justiciar turned mercenary wonderist, leads a band of emotionally unstable mages in a desperate bid to prevent the impending clash of divine and diabolical titans. Failure will leave humanity to be conscripted into an eternal war, serving as foot soldiers doomed to oblivion.The mission seems impossible, but Cade and the Malevolent Seven aren't exactly pacifists, so they're determined to bring peace no matter how many people they have to kill first. With wit as sharp as their blades and a moral compass that points only toward survival, they're ready to cut down anyone in their path to stop the war before it begins.Prepare for a whirlwind of dark magic, irreverent humour and relentless action in The Malevolent Eight: The Bad, The Worse and The Wicked. The fate of the humanity hangs in the balance, and only the most malevolent can hope to save it.
The Buried City: Unearthing the Real Pompeii
by Gabriel Zuchtriegel'The best book on Pompeii I've ever read' STEPHEN FRY'An essential read for anyone interested in this extraordinary place' TELEGRAPH'Brilliant' TOM HOLLANDA vast area of Pompeii is being excavated for the first time, revealing astonishing insights into how people really lived. In this revelatory new history, Director of Pompeii Gabriel Zuchtriegel shares the untold stories that are at last emerging.Pompeii is a world frozen in time. There are unmade beds, dishes left drying, tools abandoned by workmen, bodies embracing with love and fear. And alongside the remnants of everyday life, there are captivating works of art: lifelike portraits, exquisite frescos and mosaics, and the extraordinary sculpture of a sleeping boy, curled up under a blanket that's too small.The Buried City reconstructs the catastrophe that destroyed Pompeii on 24 August 79 CE, but it also offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the city as it was before: who lived here, what mattered to them, and what happened in their final hours. It offers us a vivid sense of Pompeii's continuing relevance, and proves that ancient history is much closer to us than we think.'A fascinating new book about what we are still learning about this most haunting of all lost cities... deeply moving' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Makes the familiar magical' DAN SNOW
The Ladie Upstairs: ‘A fever dream of a novel’ Lucy Rose, author of THE LAMB
by Jessie Elland'A fever dream of a novel. Fuelled by sapphic femgore, it's sick and sultry, and a deeply beguiling masterclass in the perverse; I couldn't put it down!' Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb'Devilishly addictive and delightfully gory from an exciting new voice in literary horror. Northanger Abbey meets Saltburn' Christine Anne Foley, author of BodiesScullery drudge Ann longs to become a lady's maid. Ann can't quite remember how or when she arrived at the grand Ropner Hall, but she loathes spending her days toiling in the dank kitchen. When a chance meeting with Ropner's Lady Charlotte leads to the opportunity to become her personal maid, Ann is convinced she has finally escaped her own version of hell. But has she? As Ann's new life above stairs takes a sinister twist, will it turn out that the terrors lurking up there are worse than the devils she knows below?Jessie Elland's deeply visceral debut is a dark and twisted tale of ambition and desire. Are you brave enough to enter Ropner Hall?'Disgustingly beautiful and sharp with shame. The Ladie Upstairs is an addictive, feverish and strangling read' Charlotte Paradise, author of Overspill'Beautiful prose, unforgettable characters, and a strange, twisty, dreamlike plot' Lauren Wilson, author of The Goldens©2025 Jessie Elland (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Poverty Shaping Politics: Machine Parties and Their Unexpected Challengers
by Rodrigo ZarazagaDrawing on substantial original interviews and fieldwork data from Argentina's marginalized urban areas, Poverty Shaping Politics reveals how the spatial segregation of slums and vulnerable neighborhoods compels the poor to seek out local political brokers to access resources, while politicians depend on these brokers to navigate poor areas and garner political support. Rodrigo Zarazaga uniquely demonstrates that the establishment of broker networks is driven more by the conditions of segregated poverty and vulnerability than by the inherent capabilities of 'machine-like' parties. Using the case of Cambiemos challenging Peronism in poor districts, Zarazaga provides the first account of a party building broker networks to contest a dominant machine party. While existing literature suggests that sustained economic development can weaken machine parties, this book shows that entrenched and widespread poverty can also threaten their hegemony.
Deep Learning Recommender Systems
by Zhe Wang Chao Pu Felice WangRecommender systems are ubiquitous in modern life and are one of the main monetization channels for Internet technology giants. This book helps graduate students, researchers and practitioners to get to grips with this cutting-edge field and build the thorough understanding and practical skills needed to progress in the area. It not only introduces the applications of deep learning and generative AI for recommendation models, but also focuses on the industry architecture of the recommender systems. The authors include a detailed discussion of the implementation solutions used by companies such as YouTube, Alibaba, Airbnb and Netflix, as well as the related machine learning framework including model serving, model training, feature storage and data stream processing.
On Discovery: How Knowledge is Produced across the Disciplines
by Jonathan JansenHow is new knowledge produced in the social, natural, and biomedical sciences? What is the role of serendipity versus planning? How has technology changed knowledge production, from AI to large datasets? This book presents insights into the pursuit of new knowledge from fields as diverse as medicine, engineering, linguistics, and theology. Over twenty researchers and scientists describe the modalities of discovery in their disciplines, offering a diverse survey of the social norms and politics of knowledge. Written in nontechnical language, this collection is designed to make research practices from widely different domains comprehensible to each other. A generative synthesis in the final chapter offers new insights into how discovery happens and its consequences for science and society. On Discovery will be essential reading for anyone interested in philosophical and social dimensions of knowledge.
Psychiatry and Human Nature: Classic and Romantic Perspectives
by Gareth S. OwenPsychiatry is medicine's most multi-disciplinary specialty and arguably its most intellectually and emotionally demanding. It has long attracted dual interpretations from cool, detached perspectives valuing objectivity (classic) to hotter, embodied and more political perspectives valuing subjectivity (romantic). Professor Owen argues that psychiatry should become more aware of classic and romantic threads that run through it. He approaches core topics in psychiatry and throughout the book both research and case material are used to animate the concepts. The author relates psychiatry to questions in philosophical anthropology and ethics. He presents human nature, mental disorder, and human freedom as inherently inter-related. This is a book of broad appeal to anyone interested in psychiatry and why this branch of medicine has ethical, legal and political significance.
Medicine on a Larger Scale: Global Histories of Social Medicine
by Warwick Anderson Jeremy A. Greene Lie Anne KveimIn a world of growing health inequity and ecological injustice, how do we revitalize medicine and public health to tackle new problems? This groundbreaking collection draws together case studies of social medicine in the Global South, radically shifting our understanding of social science in healthcare. Looking beyond a narrative originating in nineteenth-century Europe, a team of expert contributors explores a far broader set of roots and branches, with nodes in Sub-Saharan Africa, South America, Oceania, the Middle East, and Asia. This plural approach reframes and decolonizes the study of social medicine, highlighting connections to social justice and health equity, social science and state formation, bottom-up community initiatives, grassroots movements, and an array of revolutionary sensibilities. As a truly global history, this book offers a more usable past to imagine a new politics of social medicine for medical professionals and healthcare workers worldwide. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
The Anaesthesia Science Viva Book
by Simon BrickerThe fourth edition of the highly successful The Anaesthesia Science Viva Book provides detailed, accessible summaries of the core questions in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical measurement and equipment that may be covered in the oral part of the Final FRCA exam. In addition to a comprehensive update, this edition includes new subject material in each of the four basic sciences, with over 200 condensed summaries of the most relevant topics in the examination. Continuing to offer candidates an insight into the way the viva works, the book provides general guidance on examination technique, and readily accessible information relating to a wide range of potential questions. Written by a former senior examiner for the Diploma of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, with previous editions recommended by Anaesthesia UK, formerly a prime educational resource for trainee anaesthetists, the book remains an essential purchase for every Final FRCA candidate.
Good Vibrations: Unlocking the Healing Power of Music
by Stefan KoelschThough used as a healing practice for centuries, only recently have we begun to unravel the science behind music's profound impact on the mind and body. In this book, neuroscientist Stefan Koelsch explores the groundbreaking research behind music's influence on human wellbeing: emotional, physical, and psychological. Beginning with an account of the human brain's innate capacity for music, Koelsch explains music's potential to evoke emotions and change our moods, soothe anxiety and alleviate pain. Featuring case studies, he documents the potential of music therapy for a wide range of conditions like depression, stroke recovery, and Alzheimer's. Filled with fascinating science and concrete tips and strategies, this book encourages anyone to harness the power of music for personal growth, healing, and joy.
After the Realist Revolution: Judicial Lawmaking in an Age of Instrumentalist Common Law Jurisprudence
by Marin Roger ScordatoAfter the Realist Revolution extends the existing academic study of American common law into new and previously unexplored areas. Marin Scordato examines the conventional understanding of appellate court lawmaking and the profound change in the common understanding of that activity that occurred during the mid-twentieth century. Scordato argues that this change in the conventional account of common law can be best understood as an authentic paradigm shift, akin to those described by Thomas Kuhn in The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. The book also sheds light on the ways in which the current instrumentalist approach to appellate court lawmaking is influenced and, in some respects, compromised by the structures and procedures that were created during the prior formalist era. Thorough and insightful, After the Realist Revolution is an ideal resource for legal scholars and general readers interested in the nature and evolution of American common law.