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The Nature of the Physical World
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How Music Works : A Physical Culture Theory
How do we understand culture and shape its future? How do we cross the bridge between culture as ideas and feelings and physical, cultural objects, all this within the endless variety and complexity of modern and traditional societies?This book proposes a Physical Culture Theory, taking culture as a self-organizing impulse pattern of electric forces.Bridging the gap to consciousness, the Physical Culture Theory proposes that consciousness content, what we think, hear, feel, or see is also just this: spatio-temporal electric fields.Music is a perfect candidate to elaborate on such a Physical Culture Theory.Music is all three, musical instrument acoustics, music psychology, and music ethnology.They emerge into living musical systems like all life is self-organization.Therefore the Physical Culture Theory knows no split between nature and nurture, hard and soft sciences, brains and musical instruments.It formulates mathematically complex systems as Physical Models ratherthan Artificial Intelligence. It includes ethical rules for maintaining life and finds culture and arts to be Human Rights.Enlarging these ideas and mathematical methods into all fields of culture, ecology, economy, or the like will be the task for the next decades to come.
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Fictions of Affliction : Physical Disability in Victorian Culture
"Highly recommended . . . Holmes moves seamlessly from novelists like Charles Dickens to sociologists like Henry Mayhew to autobiographers like John Kitto."---Choice "An absolutely stunning book that will make a significant contribution to both Victorian literary studies and disability studies."---Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Emory University "Establishes that Victorian melodrama informs many of our contemporary notions of disability . . . We have inherited from the Victorians not pandemic disability, but rather the complex of sympathy and fear."---Victorian Studies Tiny Tim, Clym Yeobright, Long John Silver---what underlies nineteenth-century British literature's fixation with disability?Melodramatic representations of disability pervaded not only novels, but also doctors' treatises on blindness, educators' arguments for "special" education, and even the writing of disabled people themselves.Drawing on extensive primary research, Martha Stoddard Holmes introduces readers to popular literary and dramatic works that explored culturally risky questions like "can disabled men work?" and "should disabled women have babies?" and makes connections between literary plots and medical, social, and educational debates of the day.Martha Stoddard Holmes is Associate Professor of Literature and Writing Studies at California State University, San Marcos.
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The Physical Nature of Information : A Short Course
A unified introduction to information theory for scientistsApplications of information theory span a broad range of disciplines today.This book presents a unified treatment of the subject for students and practitioners in the sciences.It teaches the tools universally used by physicists working on quantum computers and black holes, engineers designing self-driving cars, traders perfecting market strategies, chemists playing with molecules, biologists studying cells and living beings, linguists analyzing languages, and neuroscientists figuring out how the brain works.No matter what area of science you specialize in, The Physical Nature of Information unlocks the power of information theory to test the limits imposed by uncertainty. Provides a panoramic approach to information theoryDraws on examples from physics, engineering, biology, economics, and linguisticsApplications range from thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to dynamical chaos, information and communication theories, and quantum informationIncludes materials for lectures and tutorials along with exercises with detailed solutionsCan be used to design a one-semester introductory courseIdeal for self-study by graduate students and advanced undergraduatesInvaluable for scholars seeking new research opportunities
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Can one recognize a person's nature based on their physical appearance?
It is not possible to accurately recognize a person's nature based solely on their physical appearance. While certain physical traits may be associated with certain personality characteristics, it is not a reliable or accurate method of determining someone's true nature. People are complex and multi-dimensional, and their true nature is influenced by a wide range of factors including upbringing, experiences, and personal choices. It is important to get to know someone on a deeper level before making assumptions about their nature based on their physical appearance.
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Do you like hiking in the mountains?
As an AI, I do not have personal preferences or physical capabilities to engage in activities like hiking. However, I can provide information and tips on hiking in the mountains if you are interested.
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What is the difference between physical, physical and physiological?
The term "physical" refers to anything related to the body or material things, such as physical exercise or physical appearance. "Physiological" refers to the processes and functions of living organisms, particularly the body's internal functions and systems. "Psychical" is a term used in parapsychology to refer to mental or psychic phenomena, such as telepathy or clairvoyance.
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Is man a creature of nature or culture, or is culture the nature of man?
Man is a complex being influenced by both nature and culture. While humans are inherently part of the natural world, our behaviors, beliefs, and practices are largely shaped by the societies we live in. Culture can be seen as the nature of man in the sense that it is a fundamental aspect of human existence, shaping our identities and interactions with the world. Ultimately, the relationship between nature and culture is intertwined in shaping the essence of humanity.
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*Winner of the 2015 Guardian First Book Award*Raw and urgent, these poems are hymns to the male body – to male friendship and male love – muscular, sometimes shocking, but always deeply moving.We are witness here to an almost religious celebration of the flesh: a flesh vital with the vulnerability of love and loss, to desire and its departure.In an extraordinary blend of McMillan’s own colloquial Yorkshire rhythms with a sinewy, Metaphysical music and Thom Gunn’s torque and speed – ‘your kiss was deep enough to stand in’ – the poems in this first collection confront what it is to be a man and interrogate the very idea of masculinity.This is poetry where every instance of human connection, from the casual encounter to the intimate relationship, becomes redeemable and revelatory.Dispensing with conventional punctuation, the poet is attentive and alert to the quality of breathing, giving the work an extraordinary sense of being vividly poised and present – drawing lines that are deft, lyrical and perfectly pitched from a world of urban dereliction.An elegant stylist and unfashionably honest poet, McMillan’s eye and ear are tuned, exactly, to both the mechanics of the body and the miracles of the heart. Winner of the 2015 Fenton Aldeburgh First Collection Prize Shortlisted for the 2015 Costa Poetry PrizeShortlisted for the 2015 Forward Prize for Best First Collection
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Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Prepare for practice with the book tailored specifically for physical therapist assistants!Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides a clear, easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to the PTA's role in patient management, covering the core concepts related to physical rehabilitation and emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention.A treatment-oriented focus addresses each of the four categories of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Preferred Practice Patterns: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary.The final section of the book addresses interventions which overlap many practice patterns.Written by rehabilitation experts Michelle Cameron, MD, PT and Linda Monroe, MPT, in consultation with Susan Schmidt, a practicing PTA, and Carla Gleaton, the director of a PTA education program, this text will be a valuable resource both in the classroom and in professional practice. Comprehensive, evidence-based coverage of rehabilitation includes sections on pathology; examination; evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis; clinical signs, and intervention -- emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. Unique! A consistent, organized approach covers physical therapy intervention by disorder, with full discussions of each condition found in a single chapter. Format follows the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition so you become familiar with the terminology used in therapy practice. Clinical Pearls highlight key information. Unique! Full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate pathologies and interventions. Case studies with discussion questions guide you through specific patient interactions to build your clinical reasoning skills. Glossaries in each chapter define key terms to build your clinical vocabulary. Unique! Student resources on the companion Evolve website enhance your learning with vocabulary-building exercises, boards-style practice test questions, examples of commonly used forms, and references from the book linked to Medline.
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Extraordinary Bodies : Figuring Physical Disability in American Culture and Literature
Extraordinary Bodies is a cornerstone text of disability studies, establishing the field upon its publication in 1997.Framing disability as a minority discourse rather than a medical one, the book added depth to oppressive narratives and revealed novel, liberatory ones.Through her incisive readings of such texts as Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin and Rebecca Harding Davis's Life in the Iron Mills, Rosemarie Garland-Thomson exposed the social forces driving representations of disability.She encouraged new ways of looking at texts and their depiction of the body and stretched the limits of what counted as a text, considering freak shows and other pop culture artifacts as reflections of community rites and fears.Garland-Thomson also elevated the status of African-American novels by Toni Morrison and Audre Lorde.Extraordinary Bodies laid the groundwork for an appreciation of disability culture and an inclusive new approach to the study of social marginalization.
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Is man a being of nature or culture, or is culture the nature of man?
Man is a being of both nature and culture. While humans are inherently a part of the natural world, our ability to create and participate in culture sets us apart from other species. Culture shapes our beliefs, behaviors, and interactions with the world, becoming an essential part of our identity. Therefore, culture can be seen as the nature of man, as it influences and defines our existence in profound ways.
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Chemical or physical?
Chemical changes involve the formation of new substances with different chemical properties, while physical changes only affect the physical state or appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition. Examples of chemical changes include burning wood to produce ash and smoke, while examples of physical changes include melting ice into water or crushing a can. Both types of changes are important in understanding the behavior of matter and can be observed in various everyday phenomena.
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'Physical or psychological?'
Both physical and psychological health are equally important for overall well-being. Physical health refers to the proper functioning of the body and its systems, while psychological health refers to mental well-being and emotional stability. It is essential to maintain a balance between the two, as they are interconnected and can impact each other. Taking care of both physical and psychological health through regular exercise, healthy eating, stress management, and seeking support when needed can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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Physical or psychological?
Both physical and psychological health are important aspects of overall well-being. Physical health refers to the condition of the body and its ability to function properly, while psychological health relates to mental well-being and emotional stability. It is essential to prioritize both physical and psychological health in order to achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Taking care of both aspects can lead to improved quality of life and overall happiness.
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