A scientific and societal exploration into the possibility—and consequences—of extended, potentially indefinite human lifespans.
Contains proceedings of the International Conference on X-ray and VUV Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation, held at Stanford University, California, July 29–August 2, 1985.
This book provides an in-depth guide to mixed methods research, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. It covers design, implementation, and interpretation, and is aimed at researchers in social sciences, health, and education fields. The second edition includes updated examples, new discussions of emerging approaches, and additional resources.
This landmark text presents the authors’ decades-long study of Kanzi, a bonobo who learned to use lexigrams and comprehend spoken English, reaching developmental capabilities comparable to a 2½‑year‑old human child philpapers.org +11 Wikipedia +11 carta.anthropogeny.org +11 . The book combines a personal narrative of Kanzi’s upbringing with theoretical critique, addressing p…