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UNINA9910136616103321 |
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Lewis Geraint F. |
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A fortunate universe : life in a finely-tuned cosmos / / Geraint F. Lewis, University of Sydney, Luke A. Barnes, University of Sydney ; foreword by Brian Schmidt, Australian National University [[electronic resource]] |
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Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2016 |
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1-316-71480-2 |
1-316-71578-7 |
1-316-71564-7 |
1-316-66141-5 |
1-316-71592-2 |
1-316-71648-1 |
1-316-71606-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xvii, 373 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
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Pattern formation (Physical sciences) |
Pattern formation (Biology) |
Life - Origin |
Cosmology - Philosophy |
Universe |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 27 Oct 2016). |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Cover; Half-title page; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 A Conversation on Fine-Tuning; 2 I'm Only Human!; 3 Can You Feel the Force?; 4 Energy and Entropy; 5 The Universe Is Expanding; 6 All Bets Are Off!; 7 A Dozen (or So) Reactions to Fine-Tuning; 8 A Conversation Continued; Further Reading; References; Index |
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Over the last forty years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the Universe had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it - and life as we can imagine it - would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how we understand the Universe, from its most basic particles and forces, to planets, stars and galaxies, and back |
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through cosmic history to the birth of the cosmos. Conflicting notions about our place in the Universe are defined, defended and critiqued from scientific, philosophical and religious viewpoints. The authors' engaging and witty style addresses what fine-tuning might mean for the future of physics and the search for the ultimate laws of nature. Tackling difficult questions and providing thought-provoking answers, this volumes challenges us to consider our place in the cosmos, regardless of our initial convictions. |
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UNINA9910346037003321 |
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Autore |
Kumar Swapna |
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Titolo |
An online doctorate for researching professionals : program design, implementation, and evaluation / / Swapna Kumar and Kara Dawson |
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Athabasca University Press, 2018 |
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Edmonton : , : AU Press, , [2018] |
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©2018 |
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1-77199-209-3 |
1-77199-208-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (225 pages) |
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Issues in Distance Education |
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Doctor of philosophy degree |
Education, Higher |
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The interest in and demand for online terminal degress across disciplines by professionals wishing to conduct research and fulfill doctoral degree requirements at a distance is only increasing. But what these programs look like, how they are implemented, and how they might be evaluated are the questions that challenge administrators and pedagogues alike. This book presents a model for a doctoral program that bridges theory, research, and practice and is offered completely or largely online. In their described program model, Kumar and Dawson |
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enable researching professionals to build an online communtiy of inquiry, engage in critical discourse within and across disciplines, learn from and with experts and peers, and generate new knowledge. Their program design is grounded in the theoretical and research foundations of online, adult, and doctoral education, curriculum design and community-building, implementation and evaluation. The authors, who draw on their experience of implementing a similar program at the University of Florida, not only share data collected from students and faculty members but also reflect on lessons learned working on the program in diverse educational contexts. An important guide for program leaders who wish to develop and sustain an online professional doctorate, <em>An Online Doctorate for Researching Professionals</em> will also be a valuable resource for higher education professionals seeking to include e-learning components in existing on-campus doctoral programs. |
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