Words Of Science And The History Behind Them

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Words of Science and the History Behind Them written by Isaac Asimov and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific terminology arranged in dictionary form with a full page discussion of the history, root, and meaning of each word.

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Words of Science written by Isaac Asimov and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Editors of the American Heritage Di
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0547350155
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Science Words Every College Graduate Should Know written by Editors of the American Heritage Di and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2006-04-05 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title offers a fascinating look at the vocabulary of science and technology. Thoughtfully chosen by the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, these words will stimulate inquisitive minds to explore new terrain and challenge long-standing science buffs to measure up. Covering a wide variety of scientific fields—from evolution and ecology to physics and computer science—the words are representative of the vocabulary required to understand the most important concepts of science. Each term is defined and explained in clear, nonscientific language, with examples showing the reader the importance of the word both in its field and in daily life. Many entries have extra features explaining word origins or providing fun facts and enlightening details. Key illustrations make the abstract comprehensible. Subjects discussed include absolute zero, dendrochronology, game theory, histone, Kuiper belt, Munchausen syndrome, piezoelectric effect, rain shadow, time dilation, and xerophyte. A great graduation gift or reward for the expert in the house, 100 Science Words Every College Graduate Should Know is sure to delight, surprise, and inspire everyone interested in the language of science and technology.

Author : Luc Steels
Publisher : Language Science Press
ISBN 13 : 3944675428
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Talking Heads experiment written by Luc Steels and published by Language Science Press. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Talking Heads Experiment, conducted in the years 1999-2001, was the first large-scale experiment in which open populations of situated embodied agents created for the first time ever a new shared vocabulary by playing language games about real world scenes in front of them. The agents could teleport to different physical sites in the world through the Internet. Sites, in Antwerp, Brussels, Paris, Tokyo, London, Cambridge and several other locations were linked into the network. Humans could interact with the robotic agents either on site or remotely through the Internet and thus influence the evolving ontologies and languages of the artificial agents. The present book describes in detail the motivation, the cognitive mechanisms used by the agents, the various installations of the Talking Heads, the experimental results that were obtained, and the interaction with humans. It also provides a perspective on what happened in the field after these initial groundbreaking experiments. The book is invaluable reading for anyone interested in the history of agent-based models of language evolution and the future of Artificial Intelligence.

Author : Michael D. Gordin
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022600032X
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scientific Babel written by Michael D. Gordin and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English is the language of science today. No matter which languages you know, if you want your work seen, studied, and cited, you need to publish in English. But that hasn’t always been the case. Though there was a time when Latin dominated the field, for centuries science has been a polyglot enterprise, conducted in a number of languages whose importance waxed and waned over time—until the rise of English in the twentieth century. So how did we get from there to here? How did French, German, Latin, Russian, and even Esperanto give way to English? And what can we reconstruct of the experience of doing science in the polyglot past? With Scientific Babel, Michael D. Gordin resurrects that lost world, in part through an ingenious mechanism: the pages of his highly readable narrative account teem with footnotes—not offering background information, but presenting quoted material in its original language. The result is stunning: as we read about the rise and fall of languages, driven by politics, war, economics, and institutions, we actually see it happen in the ever-changing web of multilingual examples. The history of science, and of English as its dominant language, comes to life, and brings with it a new understanding not only of the frictions generated by a scientific community that spoke in many often mutually unintelligible voices, but also of the possibilities of the polyglot, and the losses that the dominance of English entails. Few historians of science write as well as Gordin, and Scientific Babel reveals his incredible command of the literature, language, and intellectual essence of science past and present. No reader who takes this linguistic journey with him will be disappointed.

Author : Chris Ferrie
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1728230098
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My First 100 Art Words written by Chris Ferrie and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chris Ferrie fans will love this perfect educational art book for babies and toddlers featuring essential STEAM words from the #1 Science author! Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce them to art words that go beyond the basics with this first 100 words baby board book. From painting to photography, from music to theater, from literature to history and more, this is the bright and simple introduction to the smart words every budding scholar needs! Surprise your special little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond with the amazing opportunity to discover with this baby and toddler learning book! My First 100 Art Words makes a wonderful addition to many other gifts you may be searching for, such as baby first birthday gifts for girls and boys, early development toys for babies, baby learning games, gift sets for babies and toddlers, and more!

Author : George A. Miller
Publisher : Times Books
ISBN 13 : 9780716760160
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Science of Words written by George A. Miller and published by Times Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives a synthesis of what linguistic science has discovered about words.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744041171
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 1000 Words: Science written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduce key scientific concepts to your child and encourage early reading, writing and vocabulary skills Did you know that science is all around us, even on the playground? Open the pages of this illustrated picture and word book for young readers to discover the wonders of Science in 1000 words. This fascinating STEM education book for kids is packed with bright, detailed illustrations and easy-to-read terms. Every picture-packed page is full of scientific concepts such as sound, light, senses, and machines, with words for each image. It’s perfect for preschoolers or those learning English as a second language. This must-have reference book will broaden children’s vocabulary and strengthen their early reading and writing skills. Full of fun facts and stats, leading educational experts have carefully selected each topic with questions that stimulate thinking, talking, and early science skills. This vocabulary book also includes lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives, and common verbs. Feed your child’s curiosity and help them shape their language, science, and literacy skills. This will foster a love for science and critical thinking to inspire kids to want to know more about how the world around them works. Encourage Early Science, Vocabulary and Literacy Skills Discover a different and exciting STEM topic on every page of this science book for kids! Delve into the key scientific concepts from sound and light to plants and animals. It’s the perfect gift for children who are curious about science and keep asking the how and why questions! Use picture-and-word association to learn about STEM topics like: • Seasons, the weather, and why things get hot and cold • Machines, materials, and junk • Being at the doctor and inside the human body • Vehicles, transport, the moon landing, and much much more

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Signet Book
ISBN 13 : 9780451613097
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Words of Science written by Isaac Asimov and published by Signet Book. This book was released on 1969-09-30 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : IglooBooks
Publisher : Igloo Books
ISBN 13 : 9781801087629
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 First Science Words written by IglooBooks and published by Igloo Books. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's never too early to get little ones interested in science! Discover over 100 beautifully illustrated first STEM words to share with little learners.