Tabak has created a fascinating exploration of a unique and uniquely beautiful North American language. The story begins in 18th century France in the first schools to use signed language as the language of instruction. Early in the 19th century a few individuals introduced a variant of this language into the United States and developed an educational system in which to use it. Out of these schools come members of a new American social class, the Deaf--with a capital D--who, united by a common signed language, create institutions through which they can participate in society on terms equal...
Tabak has created a fascinating exploration of a unique and uniquely beautiful North American language. The story begins in 18th century France in ...
Some of the most significant and potentially devastating dangers to human and animal life come from sources we cannot see without the help of microscopes. Viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms have been a troubling presence in the world probably from the time multicellular life first appeared. As part of the new Science and Technology in Focus series, Biohazards covers the history of how these extremely powerful microscopic invaders have plagued the human race and how humans have responded to these attacks. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this volume looks at the recent resurgence of...
Some of the most significant and potentially devastating dangers to human and animal life come from sources we cannot see without the help of microsco...
Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI is now established as the methodology of choice for the assessment of tumour microcirculation in vivo. The method assists clinical practitioners in the management of patients with solid tumours and is finding prominence in the assessment of tumour treatments, including anti-angiogenics, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Here, leading authorities discuss the principles of the methods, their practical implementation, and their application to specific tumour types. The text should is a single-volume reference that covers all the latest developments in...
Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI is now established as the methodology of choice for the assessment of tumour microcirculation in vivo. The method assist...
This text describes the most common types of biofuels and biofuel technologies and seeks to identify both the advantages and disadvantages associated with their use.
This text describes the most common types of biofuels and biofuel technologies and seeks to identify both the advantages and disadvantages associated ...
Coal and oil are two of the world's most important sources of primary energy. A multi-trillion dollar infrastructure has been created to locate, produce, transport, process, and burn coal and oil. This infrastructure has made modern life possible. This book describes the history of these sources of energy.
Coal and oil are two of the world's most important sources of primary energy. A multi-trillion dollar infrastructure has been created to locate, produ...
This study describes the technology and scale of the infrastructure that has evolved to produce, transport, and consume natural gas. It emphasizes the business of natural gas production and the energy futures markets that have evolved as vehicles for both speculation and risk management.
This study describes the technology and scale of the infrastructure that has evolved to produce, transport, and consume natural gas. It emphasizes the...
Neither an endorsement nor a condemnation of nuclear power, 'Nuclear Energy' provides objective information that is accessible - assuming only a modest knowledge of high school algebra on the part of the reader - and broad in scope.
Neither an endorsement nor a condemnation of nuclear power, 'Nuclear Energy' provides objective information that is accessible - assuming only a modes...
This reference describes two of the least objectionable means by which electricity is generated today. In addition to describing the nature of solar and geothermal energy and the processes by which they can be harnessed, this accessible book details how they are used in practice to supply electricity to the power markets.
This reference describes two of the least objectionable means by which electricity is generated today. In addition to describing the nature of solar a...
'Wind and Water' describes conventional hydropower, or wind power, and some of the newer technologies (with less certain futures) that are being introduced to harness the power of ocean currents, ocean waves, and the temperature difference between the upper and lower layers of the ocean.
'Wind and Water' describes conventional hydropower, or wind power, and some of the newer technologies (with less certain futures) that are being intro...
The new six-volume Energy and the Environment set provides an accessible and comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmental and social implications, and issues of environmental justice that are associated with the production of energy.
The new six-volume Energy and the Environment set provides an accessible and comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmen...
