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The Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science provides students and general readers with a clear and lively introduction to the terminology of political science.

This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.

This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.

A cutting-edge survey of contemporary thought at the intersection of science and Christianity. Provides a cutting-edge survey of the central ideas at play at the intersection of science and Christianity through 54 original articles by world-leading scholars and rising stars in the disciplineFocuses on Christianity's interaction with Science to offer a fine-grained analysis of issues such as multiverse theories in cosmology, convergence in evolution, Intelligent Design, natural theology, human consciousness, artificial intelligence, free will, miracles, and the Trinity, amongst many othersAddresses major historical developments in the relationship between science and Christianity, including Christian patristics, the scientific revolution, the reception of Darwin, and twentieth century fundamentalismDivided into 9 Parts: Historical Episodes; Methodology; Natural Theology; Cosmology & Physics; Evolution; The Human Sciences; Christian Bioethics; Metaphysical Implications; The Mind; Theology; and Significant Figures of the 20th CenturyIncludes diverse perspectives and broadens the conversation from the Anglocentric tradition

The heart-wrenching conclusion to Max and Chloe's story from the best-selling Life is Strange comic series. In the face of an unimaginable threat, can Max use her power to save everyone she loves - and return home? Following on from the BAFTA award-winning videogame Life is Strange, Max Caulfield believes that she has finally found a way to cross the timelines and return to the woman she loves, Chloe Price. In doing so, she will have to leave behind the life she has built with a new Chloe, in a world where Rachel Amber never died. But Max is not alone, as friends and allies old and new - including Tristan, the band the High Seas, and fan-favorite 'queen of the nerds', Steph Gingrich - rally to help her in her hour of need! Life is Strange: Settling Dust collects Life is Strange: Settling Dust #1-4. It also collects the comic book debut of Alex Chen from Life is Strange: True Colors, as serialised in Life is Strange: Coming Home #1-2 and Life is Strange FCBD 2021.

Collecting the emotional final three volumes in best-selling series inspired by the BAFTA-Award winning videogame, featuring exclusive art prints!Though her first attempt at crossing the veil left her weakened, and Tristan stranded alone in her original universe, Max Caulfield was never going to stop fighting to get back to the woman she loves. Across the timelines, Chloe, Max, Rachel and their friends travel across the states and towards and uncertain future. Along the way, they'll test themselves and each other - but when an unexpected ally (or two!) presents appears, Max finally believes she's found the strength to return home. Only a new storm, one that threatens to destroy Max's work across the timelines, stands between her and Chloe Price. Collects Life is Strange: Partners in Time - Tracks, Life is Strange: Coming Home and Life is Strange: Settling Dust, plus exclusive art cards using artwork from the series.

Explores how the explosion of neuroscience-based evidence in recent years has led to a fundamental change in how forensic psychology can inform working with criminal populations.This book communicates knowledge and research findings in the neurobiological field to those who work with offenders and those who design policy for offender rehabilitation and criminal justice systems, so that practice and policy can be neurobiologically informed, and research can be enhanced. Starting with an introduction to the subject of neuroscience and forensic settings, The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience then offers in-depth and enlightening coverage of the neurobiology of sex and sexual attraction, aggressive behavior, and emotion regulation; the neurobiological bases to risk factors for offending such as genetics, developmental, alcohol and drugs, and mental disorders; and the neurobiology of offending, including psychopathy, antisocial personality disorders, and violent and sexual offending. The book also covers rehabilitation techniques such as brain scanning, brain-based therapy for adolescents, and compassion-focused therapy.The book itself: Covers a wide array of neuroscience researchChapters by renowned neuroscientists and criminal justice expertsTopics covered include the neurobiology of aggressive behavior, the neuroscience of deception, genetic contributions to psychopathy, and neuroimaging-guided treatmentOffers conclusions for practitioners and future directions for the field.The Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience is a welcome book for all researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students involved with forensic psychology, neuroscience, law, and criminology.

The first graphic novel in the award-winning series, rereleased in a deluxe hardback. When her temporal abilities began to tear her apart, Max Caulfield must return to Arcadia Bay to confront her past.The first graphic novel following the events of the original Life is Strange videogame, and the ending where Max sacrificed the town of Arcadia Bay to save Chloe. A year after making her fateful choice and forgoing her powers, building a new life in Seattle away from the trauma of her past, Max's temporal abilities begin to return - beyond her control. Pulled between timelines without warning, she and Chloe leave Seattle to return to face the ruins of Arcadia Bay.Haunted by the past, and by her uncontrollable flickering between realities, Max must fight to find a timeline where she belongs. Can Max and Chloe find the answer in the ashes of Arcadia Bay - or must Max sacrifice even more for her future?Life is Strange vol 1: Dust Deluxe Edition collects the Life is Strange comic issues #1 - 4 in a new hardcover binding, plus never-before-seen art from the development of the series.

Minds, Brains, and Computers presents a vital resource -- the most comprehensive interdisciplinary selection of seminal papers in the foundations of cognitive science, from leading figures in artificial intelligence, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.

Titan Comics and SQUARE ENIX(R) are thrilled to announce an all-new graphic novel set in the world of the critically acclaimed, award-winning, highly successful video game series, LIFE IS STRANGE(TM). Titan Comics' LIFE IS STRANGE(TM) returns readers to the setting of Arcadia Bay, offering fans the opportunity to dive back into the story of its beloved characters. The popular and celebrated video game, LIFE IS STRANGE(TM), is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, XBOX and iOS. Achieving undeniable success, LIFE IS STRANGE(TM) has sold over 3 million units to date across all formats. The first game in the series, LIFE IS STRANGE(TM), follows the story of Max Caulfield, a senior majoring in photography who discovers that she can rewind time when trying to save her best friend Chloe Price. The pair investigate the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, and uncover a dark side to the life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max quickly learns that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future. Launching episodically in 2015, the game quickly secured incredible acclaim - with over 75 Game of the Year awards, nominations, and industry accolades including the BAFTA award for Best Story, the Peabody Award, the Golden Joystick Performance of the Year, and the Game Awards 'Game for Impact' Award. An equally well-received prequel game, LIFE IS STRANGE(TM): Before the Storm, launched on August 31, 2017 on PC, XBOX ONE(R), the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation(R)4. Developed by DeckNine Games, Before the Storm winds the clock back three years, to chart the nascent relationship between Chloe Price and Rachel Amber.

This new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy has been extended significantly to include 55 chapters across two volumes written by some of today's most distinguished scholars. New contributors include some of today’s most distinguished scholars, among them Thomas Pogge, Charles Beitz, and Michael DoyleProvides in-depth coverage of contemporary philosophical debate in all major related disciplines, such as economics, history, law, political science, international relations and sociologyPresents analysis of key political ideologies, including new chapters on Cosmopolitanism and FundamentalismIncludes detailed discussions of major concepts in political philosophy, including virtue, power, human rights, and just war

A Companion to Science Fiction assembles essays by an international range of scholars which discuss the contexts, themes and methods used by science fiction writers. This Companion conveys the scale and variety of science fiction.Shows how science fiction has been used as a means of debating cultural issues.Essays by an international range of scholars discuss the contexts, themes and methods used by science fiction writers.Addresses general topics, such as the history and origins of the genre, its engagement with science and gender, and national variations of science fiction around the English-speaking world.Maps out connections between science fiction, television, the cinema, virtual reality technology, and other aspects of the culture.Includes a section focusing on major figures, such as H.G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, and Ursula Le Guin.Offers close readings of particular novels, from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.

A Companion to Science Fiction assembles essays by an international range of scholars which discuss the contexts, themes and methods used by science fiction writers. This Companion conveys the scale and variety of science fiction.Shows how science fiction has been used as a means of debating cultural issues.Essays by an international range of scholars discuss the contexts, themes and methods used by science fiction writers.Addresses general topics, such as the history and origins of the genre, its engagement with science and gender, and national variations of science fiction around the English-speaking world.Maps out connections between science fiction, television, the cinema, virtual reality technology, and other aspects of the culture.Includes a section focusing on major figures, such as H.G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, and Ursula Le Guin.Offers close readings of particular novels, from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.

This new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy has been extended significantly to include 55 chapters across two volumes written by some of today's most distinguished scholars. New contributors include some of today’s most distinguished scholars, among them Thomas Pogge, Charles Beitz, and Michael DoyleProvides in-depth coverage of contemporary philosophical debate in all major related disciplines, such as economics, history, law, political science, international relations and sociologyPresents analysis of key political ideologies, including new chapters on Cosmopolitanism and FundamentalismIncludes detailed discussions of major concepts in political philosophy, including virtue, power, human rights, and just war

This collection of 28 original essays examines the diverse scope of John Locke’s contributions as a celebrated philosopher, empiricist, and father of modern political theory. Explores the impact of Locke’s thought and writing across a range of fields including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, political theory, education, religion, and economicsDelves into the most important Lockean topics, such as innate ideas, perception, natural kinds, free will, natural rights, religious toleration, and political liberalismIdentifies the political, philosophical, and religious contexts in which Locke’s views developed, with perspectives from today’s leading philosophers and scholarsOffers an unprecedented reference of Locke’s contributions and his continued influence

This lucid survey takes readers on a thought-provoking tour through the life and work of Immanuel Kant. Offers an excellent introduction to the broad range of Kant’s philosophical thought. Provides an exposition of Kant’s major philosophical works, including the Critique of Pure Reason. Topics covered include Kant’s theory of empirical cognition, his doctrine of transcendental idealism, and his theory of the limits of reason.