Virtual Community Participation and Motivation: Cross-Disciplinary Theories

Virtual Community Participation and Motivation: Cross-Disciplinary Theories
Author: Li, Honglei
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2012-03-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466603135

"This book gives in-depth coverage of state-of-the-art research on virtual community participation,covering the concept of virtual community participation, followed by several streams of virtual community participation theories"--Provided by publishe

Moving People, Goods, and Information in the 21st Century

Moving People, Goods, and Information in the 21st Century
Author: New York Academy of Sciences
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0415281210

This book explores all the issues behind the creation of new infrastructures and examines the effects they will have on the shape of the cities in the twenty-first century.

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 27

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 27
Author: Jules Janick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2010-04-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470650338

Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per year.

Neural Correlates of Thinking

Neural Correlates of Thinking
Author: Eduard Kraft
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2008-11-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540680446

The advances in neuroimaging technologies have led to substantial progress in understanding the neural mechanisms of cognitive functions. Thinking and reasoning have only recently been addressed by using neuroimaging techniques. The present book comprehensively explores current approaches and contributions to understanding the neural mechanisms of thinking in a concise and readable manner. It provides an insight into the state of the art and the potentials, but also the limitations of current neuroimaging methods for studying cognitive functions. The book will be a valuable companion for everyone interested in one of the most fascinating topics of cognitive neuroscience.

Beyond Sovereignty

Beyond Sovereignty
Author: K. Grant
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2007-01-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 0230626521

Explores the central role of the British Empire in developing transnational ideas, institutions and social movements of increasing scope and influence in the eras of high imperialism and the two world wars. Chapters follow transnational dynamics and debates over sovereignty in the domains of sexuality, law, politics, culture and religion.