1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910455962503321

Autore

Howes Carollee

Titolo

The collaborative construction of pretend : social pretend play functions / / Carollee Howes with Olivia Unger and Catherine C. Matheson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Albany, : State University of New York Press, ©1992

ISBN

1-4384-0716-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vi, 162 pages) : illustrations

Collana

SUNY series, children's play in society

Altri autori (Persone)

UngerOlivia

MathesonCatherine C

Disciplina

155.4/18

Soggetti

Play

Imagination in children

Child & Youth Development

Social Welfare & Social Work

Social Sciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph



2.

Record Nr.

UNISA996331947403316

Titolo

Greek texts and Armenian traditions : an interdisciplinary approach / / edited by Francesca Gazzano, Lara Pagani, and Giusto Traina

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, [Germany] : , : De Gruyter, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

3-11-048866-3

3-11-048994-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (358 p.)

Collana

Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes, , 1868-4785 ; ; Volume 39

Disciplina

491.99212

Soggetti

Armenian language, Classical - Foreign elements - Greek

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Armenian Transliteration Table -- Ancient Armenian Translation from Greek Texts: Questions of Method -- Some Observations on the Armenian Pseudo-Callisthenes -- Eznik of Kołb as a Translator of Methodius of Olympus -- The Transmission and Reception of the Greek Cultural Heritage in Late Antique Armenia: The Armenian Translations of the Greek Neoplatonic Works -- Armenians in Xenophon -- Croesus’ Story in the History of Armenia of Movsēs Xorenac‘i -- Cyrus the Great in Movsēs Xorenac‘i, Patmut‘iwn Hayoc‘: Telescoping the King -- The Roman Army and the Transmission of Latin Loan Words in Old Armenian -- Armenia and Armenians in Asinius Quadratus’ Παρθικά -- Among Others: Greek in Context in the Letters of Grigor Magistros Pahlawuni (eleventh century) -- The Reception of Eusebius of Caesarea (ca. 264–339) in Armenia -- Pseudo-Athanasius, De incarnatione Christi contra Apollinarium: Some Critical Remarks -- The Hexaemeron of George of Pisidia and the Armenian Version: Textual Investigations -- Homer in the Armenian Tradition -- Appendix – Codex M 437 -- Grecisms in the Ancient Armenian Timaeus -- Greek, Syriac and Armenian in Contact: Lexical and Textual Outcomes -- Etymological Hypotheses Between Armenian and Indo-Iranian: New Proposals and



Remarks -- Greek Texts -- Latin Texts -- Armenian Texts -- Babylonian Texts -- Egyptian Texts -- Syriac Texts -- Epigraphic Texts -- List of Contributors

Sommario/riassunto

An interdisciplinary approach, crucial as it is in most fields of research, proves itself to be unescapable in the study of interactions between the ancient Armenian and Greek worlds and literatures. The volume arises from such an awareness and collects papers presented in a conference which has been organized in 2013 at the University of Genova, thanks to a cooperation with the Université Paris-Sorbonne, following in the footsteps of a tradition inaugurated by Giancarlo Bolognesi in the years '80 and '90. The subject is explored from many points of view: the topic of Armenian translations of Greek texts – with considerations of a methodological nature and the discussion of case-studies –, aspects which pertain to the historical context and the historiographical sources, the wide theme of the Armenian reception of Biblical, Christian and Byzantine literature, and finally philological, linguistic and lexical problems. The aim of this kind of research is to exploit the cooperation among classical philologists, linguists and Armenologists, in order to face the challenge of investigating a subject which requires many different competences.



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910484712603321

Titolo

In Pursuit of Nanoethics / / edited by Bert Gordijn, Anthony Mark Cutter

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

1-4020-6817-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (208 p.)

Collana

The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology, , 1875-0044 ; ; 10

Disciplina

174.96205

Soggetti

Ethics

Law

Nanotechnology

Social sciences

Economic policy

Law, general

Social Sciences, general

R & D/Technology Policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: In Pursuit of Nanoethics: An Introduction; 1.1 Nanotechnology and the Birth of Nanoethics; 1.2 The Current Volume; 1.3 Concepts and Novelty; 1.4 Opportunities and Challenges; 1.5 Risks and Precaution; 1.6 Public Debate and Policy; References; Part I: Concepts and Novelty; Chapter 2: On the Novelty of Nanotechnology: A Philosophical Essay; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Kinds and Paradoxes of Novelty; 2.3 Fallacies of Novelty; 2.4 Novelty in Science and Engineering; 2.5 Scrutinizing the Novelty of Nanotechnology; 2.6 The Ethics and Politics of Novelty; 2.7 Conclusion

ReferencesChapter 3: Does Nanotechnology Require a New "Nanoethics"?; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Do We Need a New Nano-Ethical Theory?; 3.3 Are the Ethical Issues Raised by Nanotechnology Unique?; 3.4 Can Existing Approaches Handle All Issues Raised by Nanotechnology?; 3.5 Do We Need Experts in the Ethics of Nanotechnology?; 3.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: GM Food and Nanotechnology; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Some Similarities; 4.3 Some



Dissimilarities; 4.4 A Lesson on Public Engagement; 4.5 A Lesson on Technological Fixes; 4.6 A Lesson on Case by Case Assessment; 4.7 Conclusion; References

Part II: Opportunities and ChallengesChapter 5: Nanomedicine and Body Modification: Critical Perspectives; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Feminism and Cosmetic Surgery; 5.3 The Culture of Cosmetic Surgery; 5.4 Cosmetic Surgery and Agency; 5.5 Nanomedicine, Autonomy and Regulation; 5.6 Feminism and Nanomedicine; 5.7 Nanomedicine, Risk and Regulation; 5.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Nanotechnology and Biodiversity; 6.1 Biodiversity; 6.2 Nanotechnology, Genetics and Biodiversity; 6.3 Benefits to Biodiversity; 6.4 Risks to Biodiversity; 6.5 Microorganisms and Nanotechnology; 6.6 Affects on Animals

6.7 The Need for Ongoing Research6.8 Future Technology and Self-Assembly;  Designer Life; 6.9 Governance Questions; References; Chapter 7: Nanotechnologically Enhanced Combat Systems: The Downside of Invulnerability; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Just War Theory; 7.3 The Ethics of Asymmetric Warfare; 7.3.1 The Guerrilla Problem; 7.3.2 The Problem of Riskless Warfare; 7.4 Military Nanotechnology; 7.5 Nanotechnology and Asymmetry; 7.6 Conclusion; References; Part III: Risks and Precaution; Chapter 8: Risk, Precaution, and Nanotechnology; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Risk; 8.3 Cost-Benefit Analysis

8.4 Precautionary Principles8.5 Evaluating the Precautionary Principle; References; Chapter 9: The Risks of Nanomedicine and the Precautionary Principle; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The Uncertain Risks of Nanomedicine; 9.2.1 Toxicity of Nanomaterials; 9.2.2 Increasing Gap Between Diagnosis and Therapy; 9.2.3 Privacy and Confidentiality Issues; 9.2.4 The Challenge of Enhancement; 9.3 Is the Precautionary Principle Useful in Nanomedicine?; 9.3.1 The Precautionary Principle: A Tool for Dealing with Uncertain Risks; 9.3.2 The Origins and Diffusion of the Precautionary Principle

9.3.3 Conditions for the Application of the Precautionary Principle

Sommario/riassunto

This volume assembles an interdisciplinary team of leading academics, industry figures, policymakers and NGO’s to consider the legal, ethical and social issues that are raised by innovations in nanoscience and nanotechnology. By bringing together international experts from a diverse range of fields this volume addresses the implications and impact that nanotechnology has on society. Through the exploration of six key themes the contributors analyse both the impact of nanotechnology and the emergence of the concept of nanoethics. Each section includes authors from both sides of the political and scientific divide – incorporating both positive and negative perspectives on nanotechnology, as well as including discussions of associated concepts such as converging technologies. The result provides for the widest and most balanced discussion of these issues to date.