David Levy ist ein prominenter Astronom und Autor, dessen Werk sich mit der tiefen Verbindung zwischen dem Kosmos und menschlicher Erfahrung auseinandersetzt. Sein Schreibstil wird oft als poetisch beschrieben und übersetzt komplexe astronomische Konzepte für ein breites Publikum in zugängliche Erzählungen. Levys Werke erforschen häufig Themen des kosmischen Wunders, der menschlichen Wissbegierde und unseres Platzes im weiten Universum. Sein Schreiben bietet den Lesern eine einzigartige Perspektive, die wissenschaftliche Präzision mit tiefer philosophischer Reflexion verbindet.
In October 1948 George McLaurin became the first African American to enroll at the University of Oklahoma. McLaurin's case drew national attention and culminated in a US Supreme Court decision. David Levy chronicles the historically significant - and at times poignant - story of McLaurin's two- year struggle to secure his rights.
Broadcasting Regulation, the EU and the Nation State
Focusing on the influence of digital broadcasting, this book explores the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe amid rapid technological advancements. It examines the shifting roles of nation states and the EU in response to market changes, analyzing future responsibilities and the emerging challenges they may face. Through this assessment, Levy provides insights into the complexities of governance in the digital age.
From preferences to trade
Exploring the intersection of language and economics, this book delves into how the words we use shape our understanding of desires and constraints in economic activities. It critiques modern economic theories for overlooking the significance of everyday language, emphasizing that communication influences human actions. Originally published in 1992, it highlights the economic ideas held by ordinary people, shedding light on the role of discourse in shaping economic behavior.
Network Jungle is a revealing, explosive novel about the sex and violence of the men who make TVby one of them!Steve Lane, President of FBC-TV, is being crucified by a headline-hunting senatorand his business associates are supplying the hammer and nails! Past successes count for nothing, friendships are forgotten, scruples are ignored, as his fellow executives cover their tracks and offer up Steve as a sacrifice to appease the government investigators. At the same time, his marriage is failing, but there is a young and nubile actress standing by hoping to replace his wife. Steve must decide whether to risk his career and buck the system, or play the game and keep his plush office. He must also settle his love life before he loses his wife forever. The solution he chooses is spectacular and surprising.
Designed for enthusiasts, this book offers an in-depth exploration of variable star observation, covering all essential aspects of the practice. It serves as a comprehensive guide, providing valuable insights and techniques for both novice and experienced observers.
Earth has been reduced to a vast laboratory, it's people survivors of carbon-saturated air that increased surface temperature, melted giant glaciers, turned land into swamp and forced population into drastically reduced habitable areas. Observing these survivors from space are human beings whose evolution has been as startling as it was predictable centuries before from known biology, medicine and psychology.Theirs is a world of instant molecular restructuring of matter, of people without need for sleep, free of all presently known diseases, capable of implanting complete memory systems, of altering humans to survive in any environment, on any planet. It is a time when time is meaningless, when human life is created outside the uterus, and death is a dispensation from Foxcroft, not a natural result or individual right.Into this time and this world, restored, reborn from their cryogenic capsules by now highly sophisticated techniques, come a man and a woman from the twentieth century. Their very human story involves the drama of their sudden awakening into a world they never made or expected. Theirs also, in a very new world, is a very old story about a man and a woman in love.
Exploring the genesis and history of comets, this introductory guide delves into recent scientific discoveries and their potential subtle influences on human behavior. It highlights the excitement surrounding upcoming films, including "Deep Impact," where the author served as a Scientific Adviser, positioning this book as a timely resource amidst a growing interest in comets.
Exploring the concept of robot consciousness, this book delves into the complexities of human-robot relationships. It examines the religious beliefs and ethical frameworks of robots, as well as their civil and legal rights. Additionally, the text reflects on human ethical attitudes regarding interactions with robots, prompting readers to consider the moral implications of technology in society.