H H Thomas: 629 books

Viewpoints on Media Effects: Pseudo-reality and Its Influence on Media Consumers continues the ongoing research of media effects by illuminating not only the negative effects of media consumption, but also some of the pro-social aspects, with a special focus on social media. Recommended for scholars...

College professor and fly-fishing enthusiast Dr. James Boyd Houston is accused of harassing an attractive coed who is enrolled in one of his classes. The dean honors his one-year terminal contract but refuses to approve his application for tenure. He will be out of a job when the contract expires....

Sound, Image, and National Imaginary in the Construction of Latin/o American Identities addresses a gap in the many narratives discussing the cultural histories of Latin American nations, particularly in terms of the birth, configuration, and perpetuation of national identities. It argues that these...

An eloquent essayist, here Huxley examines a number of subjects. The oldest essay in the collection, “On the Educational Value of the Natural History Sciences,” is about the differences between living and dead bodies; also included is a review of “The Origin of Species,” as well as his essays on Descartes, slavery, geology, education, and more.

This classic introduction to zoology isolates a single creature, the crayfish, in order to instruct the reader in the general principles of morphology, physiology, and the behavior of the animal. Huxley hoped that this monograph would show how his description of one animal could provide the “foundation for the whole of biological science.”

A collection of eleven essays by “Darwin’s Bulldog,” Darwiniana is invaluable reading for any student of evolution or zoology. In these essays, Huxley examines the theory of evolution, its weak points, criticisms of the theory, and its lasting influence on the course of scientific thought.

A collection of ten essays by the renowned zoologist and writer, this volume is invaluable reading for anyone interested in the history of the theory of evolution and Huxley’s own feelings about science and Christianity. Huxley examines agnosticism (Huxley coined the term “agnostic”), miracles of the New Testament, and more.

Sustainable Stormwater Management introduces engineers and designers to ideas and methods for managing stormwater in a more ecologically sustainable fashion. It provides detailed information on the design process, engineering details and calculations, and construction concerns. Concepts are illustrated...

For nearly 30 years, Dr. Meir Kryger’s must-have guide to sleep medicine has been the gold standard in this fast-changing field. This essential, full-color reference includes more than 20 unique sections and over 170 chapters covering every aspect of sleep disorders, giving you the authoritative...

From the preface: "History has dealt the juvenile court (and, more broadly, the juvenile justice system) a cruel blow. What began as a promising social experiment has disappointed nearly everyone... Inevitably, disillusionment has weakened the mandate of the juvenile justice system. Conflicts...

The re-emergence of debates on the decolonisation of knowledge has revived interest in the National Question, which began over a century ago and remains unresolved. Tensions that were suppressed and hidden in the past are now being openly debated. Despite this, the goal of one united nation living...

An anthology of the most important historical sources, classical and modern, on the subjects of presumptions and burdens of proof In the last fifty years, the study of argumentation has become one of the most exciting intellectual crossroads in the modern academy. Two of the most central concepts...

La globalización económica, las reformas institucionales neoliberales y el cambio de enfoque —de uno produccionista a otro conservacionista— han modificado a las comunidades pesqueras y a las costas de México. El proceso de desmantelamiento de la actividad pesquera inició en la década de...

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the role of parliamentary administrations in the control of European Union policy-making. It questions whether the decision to give parliaments greater powers in the aftermath of the Lisbon Treaty had only the intended effect of political debate on European...