This book presents a collection of studies by Romanian philosophers, addressing foundational issues currently debated in contemporary philosophy of science. It offers a historical survey of the tradition of scientific philosophy in Romania. It examines some problems in the foundations of logic, mathematics, linguistics, the natural and social sciences. Among the more specific topics, it discusses scientific explanation, models, and mechanisms, as well as memory, artifacts, and rules of research. The book is useful to those interested in the philosophy of real science, but also to those interested in Romanian philosophy.
Stable isotope ratio variation in natural systems reflects the dynamics of Earth systems processes and imparts isotope labels to Earth materials. Carbon isotope ratios of atmospheric CO2 record exchange of carbon between the biosphere and the atmosphere; the incredible journeys of migrating monarchs is documented by hydrogen isotopes in their wings; and water carries an isotopic record of its source and history as it traverses the atmosphere and land surface. Through these and many other examples, improved understanding of spatio-temporal isotopic variation in Earth systems is leading to innovative new approaches to scientific problem-solving. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, methods, and applications that are enabling new disciplinary and cross-disciplinary advances through the study of "isoscapes": isotopic landscapes.
"This impressive new volume shows scientists deciphering and using the natural isotope landscapes that subtly adorn our spaceship Earth.", Brian Fry, Coastal Ecology Institute, Louisiana State University, USA
"An excellent timely must read and must-have reference book for anybody interested or engaged in applying stable isotope signatures to questions in e.g. Anthropology, Biogeochemistry, Ecology, or Forensic Science regarding chronological and spatial movement, changes, or distribution relating to animals, humans, plants, or water.", Wolfram Meier-Augenstein, Centre for Anatomy & Human Identification, University of Dundee, UK
"Natural resources are being affected by global change, but exactly where, how, and at what pace? Isoscapes provide new and remarkably precise answers.", John Hayes, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA
"This exciting volume is shaping a new landscape in environmental sciences that is utilizing the remarkable advances in isotope research to enhanceand extend the capabilities of the field.", Dan Yakir, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Le numéro d'automne de la revue Histoire Québec vous propose un retour sur le forum « Découvrir la métropole par ses quartiers » organisé conjointement l'automne dernier par le Laboratoire d'histoire et de patrimoine de Montréal (Département d'histoire de l'UQAM), les Archives de la Ville de Montréal, l'Écomusée du Fier monde, le Coeur des sciences de l'UQAM et la Fédération Histoire Québec. Trois étudiants des cycles supérieurs ont joué les « historiens-reporter » afin de rendre le contenu du forum accessible au plus grand nombre. Laissez Jean-Denis Rondeau, Roch Montpetit et Jordane Labarussias vous faire découvrir le patrimoine montréalais à travers le cours mythique de Paul-André Linteau, l'expérience d'une classe de cinquième du quartier Centre-Sud, les défis rencontrés par la Société d'histoire d'Ahuntsic-Cartierville dans la préservation de leur patrimoine, et la question du numérique dans la valorisation du passé. Découvrez aussi « L'autre Place des Arts » en bande dessinée et des circuits historiques interactifs à télécharger.
This book reviews and synthesizes studies on local and regional occupancy and abundance of Neotropical mammals from central Mexico to South America. The book focuses primarily on addressing issues of a wide array of mammalian species from a population level in different habitats and ecosystems across the Neotropical region. Occupancy and abundance analyzed through hierarchical approaches with a variety of statistical tools are the central ecological parameters treated in the chapters of this volume. This book will be an updated reference for researchers, professionals, students, wildlife managers, and people interested in mammal ecology and conservation in tropical and subtropical regions.
