Описание: An enthralling exploration that upends the prevailing view of consciousness and demonstrates how intelligence is literally embedded in the palms of our hands
Автор: Odom Название: Fixing Intelligence ISBN: 0300099762 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300099768 Издательство: Yale University Press Цена: 2195 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Security depends on intelligence. This is a discussion of basic problems in American intelligence and how to fix them, outlining fundamental restructuring of this
vast network of agencies, technology and human agents. William E.
Odom is a high-ranking member of the United States Intelligence community. In the wake of 9/11, Odom
has revised and updated a critique he wrote several years before for staffs of the US congressional committee overseeing the vast American intelligence bureaucracy. His
recommendations for revamping this essential component of American security are here available for general readers as well as for policymakers.
While giving an overview of
the world of US intelligence, Odom shows that the failure of American intelligence on 9/11 had much to do with the complex bureaucratic relationships existing among the various
components of the Intelligence Community. The sustained fragmentation within the Intelligence Community since World War II is part of the story; the blurring of security and intelligence
duties is another. Odom describes the various components of American intelligence in order to give readers an understanding of how complex they are and what can be done to make
them more effective in providing timely intelligence and more efficient in using their large budgets.
He shows definitively that they cannot be remedied with quick fixes but
require deep study of the entire bureaucracy and the commitment of the US government to implement the necessary reforms.
Автор: Rumbaugh Название: Intelligence of Apes & Other Rational ISBN: 0300099835 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300099836 Издательство: Yale University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 5047 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: What is animal intelligence? In what ways is it similar to human intelligence? Many behavioural scientists have realized that animals can be rational, can think
in abstract symbols, can understand and react to human speech, and can learn through observation as well as conditioning many of the more complicated skills of life. Duane
Rumbaugh and David Washburn have identified an advanced level of animal behaviour that reflects animals' natural and active inclination to make sense of the world. Rumbaugh and
Washburn unify all behaviour into a framework they call Rational Behaviourism and present it as a new way to understand learning, intelligence and rational behaviour in both animals
and humans.
Drawing on years of research on issues of complex learning and intelligence in primates (notably rhesus monkeys, chimpanzees and bonobos), Rumbaugh and
Washburn provide delightful examples of animal ingenuity and persistence, showing that animals are capable of very creative solutions to novel challenges. The authors analyse
learning processes and r
search methods, discuss the meaningful differences across the primate order and point the way to further advances, enlivening theoretical material about primates with stories about
their behaviour and achievements.
Автор: Wargo, John Название: Green intelligence ISBN: 0300110375 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300110371 Издательство: Yale University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 3072 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: We live in a world awash in manmade chemicals, from the pesticides on our front lawns to the diesel exhaust in the air we breathe. This book explains the origins of society`s profound misunderstanding of everyday chemical hazards and offers a practical path toward developing greater `green intelligence`.
Автор: Brig.Gen. Oscar W. Koch Название: G-2: Intelligence for Patton ISBN: 0764308009 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764308000 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 1667 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The enigmatic science of military intelligence is examined in this personal record, written by Brig.Gen. Oscar W. Koch, who served during World War II as chief of intelligence for General George S. Patton, Jr., one of the most colorful military leaders in American history. General Koch traces the growth and development of the infant science through detailed accounts of the intelligence role in some of the most celebrated battles of the war, and through his personal remembrances of Patton and his relationships with members of his intelligence staff. His story moves from the African campaign through Sicily, into France on D-Day and on to the Battle of the Bulge, pointing out how the work of the intelligence staff made the differences in the final reckoning. General Kochs book is more than a historical study, however. It is the exciting story of the operations behind the cloak and dagger illusions.
Описание: We live in a world awash in manmade chemicals, from the pesticides on our front lawns to the diesel exhaust in the air we breathe. In this book, the author explains the origins of society`s profound misunderstanding of everyday chemical hazards and offers a practical path toward developing greater `green intelligence`.
Название: Artificial Sunshine ISBN: 0707802881 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780707802886 Издательство: ACC-distribution titles Цена: 1984 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Why artificial sunshine? Today we can light our homes at the flick of a switch, turning night into day. Only when things go wrong, like a power cut, can we appreciate the experience of our ancestors, who after sunset, had to shut down their working lives. For the poor, the source of light was from the hearth, supplemented by rushlight, tallow dip and oil lamps. The rich could light their homes with candles of wax, but contemporary accounts make clear that sumptuous lighting was only used on special occasions. All this changed with the arrival in the early nineteenth century of gas lighting. It was the industrial revolution that provided the incentive to make radical improvements to lighti: cottage industries and manufactories had to continue production beyond nightfall. Gas lighting was installed in factories, shops and on the streets, permitting a social life after dark for citizens and town dwellers. Gas lighting was also installed in homes, though the highest echelons of society regarded it as rather common. They put away their oil lamps and candlesticks with the development of electric lighting. Maureen Dillon traces the fascinating history of domestic lighting, explaining the technological developments, providing, providing the social context, and detailing the changes in style and design of fittings. She draws upon the remarkable range of light fittings offered by the National Trust's collection of historic houses, from rushlights at Moseley Old Hall to exquisite chandeliers at Saltram, from dark lanterns and lace enhancers at Toenend to electric jewellery at Cragside. At the end of the nineteenth century, it would have been possible for a visitor to Britain to see all the lighting technologies described above. At the start of the twenty-first century, we can only wonder at the lifestyle of our forefathers, vividly described by Joseph Swan, the developer of the electric light bulb, as the 'dark ages'. Owners of historic houses, big and small, old and not so old, will find the survey of light fittings and their attachments and accoutrements invaluable The social context of lighting will be of great interest even to the non-technological reader For visitors to National Trust houses, this book will provide the means to recognise and understand domestic lighting in all its various forms
Автор: Duncan John Название: How Intelligence Happens ISBN: 0300154119 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300154115 Издательство: Yale University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 2195 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Understanding how brains build intelligence is among the most fascinating challenges of modern science. How does the biological brain, a collection of billions of cells, enable us to do things no other species can do? This book offers an adventure story - the story of the hunt for basic principles of human intelligence, behaviour, and thought.
Автор: Stanovich Keith E. Название: What Intelligence Tests Miss: The Psychology of Rational Thought ISBN: 0300164629 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300164626 Издательство: Yale University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 2085 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Critics of intelligence tests have argued that these tests neglect important qualities such as emotion, empathy, and interpersonal skills. However, such critiques imply that though intelligence tests may miss certain key noncognitive areas, they encompass most of what is important in the cognitive domain. This book challenges this assumption.
Автор: Aitken Molly Emma Название: The Intelligence of Tradition in Rajput Court Painting ISBN: 0300142293 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300142297 Издательство: Yale University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 7132 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The genre of Rajput painting flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries in the kingdoms that ruled what is now the Indian state of Rajasthan (place of rajas). This title surveys the overall tradition of Indian Rajput painting, while developing new methods to ask unprecedented questions about meaning.
Автор: Craughwell Название: Who Are You? Test Your Emotional Intelligence ISBN: 1579129048 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781579129040 Издательство: Abrams Рейтинг: Цена: 719 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Attractive, take-anywhere, write-in quiz book that offers a daily dose of self-discovery
Who Are You? Test Your Emotional Intelligence is perfect for a handbag, briefcase, or knapsack This entertaining and enlightening quiz book is great to have on hand anytime and anywhere, be it a long commute, a waiting room, or an evening at home.
Who Are You? Test Your Emotional Intelligence is a a compilation of 50 tests designed to analyze your emotional intelligence from a variety of perspectives, help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, and reveal aspects of your personality you may not have realized existed
Each quiz can be taken in just a few minutes and is easily scored. With a fun, modern cloth cover, elastic closure and overall great package you will want to show off this clever quiz book wherever you go
Other titles in this series: Who Are You? Test Your Personality How Smart Are You? Test Your Math IQ How Smart Are You? Test Your IQ
Автор: Duncan John Название: How Intelligence Happens ISBN: 0300177720 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780300177725 Издательство: Yale University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 1865 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Human intelligence is among the most powerful forces on earth. This book explains how brains break down problems into useful, solvable parts and then assemble these parts into the complex mental programmes of human thought and action. It is suitable for those curious to understand how their own mind works.
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