Psychology of reasoning

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Peter Carruthers, Stephen Laurence, Stephen Stich

Vol. 1-2 deal with the fundamental architecture of the mind, addressing such questions as: what capacities, processes, representations, biases, & connections are innate? How do these innate elements feed into a story about the development of our mature cognitive capacities, & which are shared with other members of the animal kingdom? Vol. 3: Concerned with the fundamental architecture of the mind, this text addresses questions about the existence & extent of human innate abilities, how these inate abilities affect the development of the mature mind, & which of them is shared with other species.

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Jayne O. Ifekwunigwe

"When the golfer Tiger Woods proclaimed himself a "Caublinasian", affirming his mixed Caucasian, Black, Native American and Asian ancestry, a storm of controversy was created in a world still perceived in terms of "black" and "white." This book is about ordinary lives facing similar dilemmas of racial identity, of belonging and not belonging. It tells the stories of six women of mixed African/ African Caribbean and white European heritage to show how the often painful experience of being a stranger in two cultures can be named and celebrated. Jayne Ifekwunigwe explores the cultural and historical roots of the popular discourses of race. She analyzes the problem of theorizing mixed racial and/or cultural identity in a global context, always relating it to the real-life experiences of these women"--Publisher description.

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Robert R.H. Anholt

"Today, a successful career in science, technology, and medicine is intimately related to mastery of communicating technical information to a broad audience, including students, colleagues, regulatory bodies, granting agencies, legislators, and the general public. In this engaging and lively book, the author provides a step-by-step guide on the entire process from preparation to delivery of a scientific presentation. The examples given throughout this easy-to-read book include highlights of important points to remember, including helpful tips and common pitfalls. This revised edition covers the effective use of PowerPoint and other computer-based presentation programs with all new illustrations. In addition, each chapter concludes with a handy summary of key points to remember. Dazzle 'Em With Style is written for any professional or student who delivers presentations, regardless of area of specialty."--Jacket.

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compiled and edited by Benjamin B. Wolman

Almost 20,000 entries to terms from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, biochemistry, psychopharmacology, neurology, neurosurgery, genetics, and endocrinology. Intended for professional and general use. Concise entries also include persons, tests, formulas, and many cross references.