R. Steven Turner Livres

"An exploration of the scientific career of James Smithson, who left his fortune to establish the Smithsonian Institution"-- Provided by publisher

The book delves into the historical controversy surrounding human visual perception that began in 1860s Germany, focusing on the rivalry between physiologists Hermann von Helmholtz and Ewald Hering. It examines their conflicting theories regarding spatial perception, color sensation, and the interplay of mind and experience in vision. R. Steven Turner argues that such controversies are essential for scientific progress, using the Helmholtz-Hering dispute to illustrate how debate and negotiation influence the evolution of scientific theories.

Are you sick and tired of people saying that you should grow a thick skin? Do you find it difficult to distinguish someone else's discomfort from your own? Do you prefer taking your own car to places so that you can leave when you please? If so, then you've come to the right place.

¿Alguna vez ha sido sometido al comportamiento doloroso y dañino de gente que parece no tener escrúpulos? ¿Alguna vez ha sido la víctima del humor negativo concebido para meterse con sus puntos débiles y hacerle vulnerable?