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Teresa Sacchet - 2
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by Sandra Codo
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published
Mar 06, 2014
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last modified
Mar 06, 2014 11:30 AM
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The Importance of Genomic Imprinting for Understanding Human Psychology and Pediatric Disorders
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by Sandra Codo
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published
Dec 02, 2014
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last modified
Aug 25, 2023 12:31 PM
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filed under:
Biology,
Genetics,
Theory of evolution
Social theory based on natural selection - which includes the theory of self-deception as an adaptive strategy - and biology of selfish genetic elements - which explains certain internal genetic conflicts - are the issues outlined in this lecture by the evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers, who began his studies investigating and developing theories of reciprocal altruism, parental investment in care of offspring, sexual selection, parent-offspring conflict, the ratio between the number of males and females, deception and self-deception.
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The Place of Race: Contemporary Caribbean Debates
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by Sandra Codo
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published
Dec 04, 2014
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last modified
Sep 19, 2019 10:06 AM
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filed under:
Glocal,
History,
Latin America,
Sociology
This event has discussed racism in Cuba and Haiti in order to present the two cases in comparison. Professors Rachel Price and Nick Nesbitt, both from Princeton University, presented the theme focusing on cultural, historical and political issues.
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The Politics of Science and Technology Policy: U.S.-European Comparisons
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by Sandra Codo
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published
Dec 08, 2014
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last modified
Sep 19, 2019 10:08 AM
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Globalization,
Research Group: Philosophy, History, and Sociology of Science and Technology,
Public Policies,
Politics,
Technology
Professor of science and technology studies at the John F. Kennedy Government School of Harvard University, Sheila Jasanoff has delivered the lecture "The Politics of Science and Technology Policy: US-European Comparisons." Jasanoff researches especially the role of science and technology in law, politics and public policy of modern democracies, with particular focus on the challenges of globalization and the implications of scientific and technological changes in national, international and global levels. These were the topics she has addressed in her conference.
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The University of Birmingham's Institute of Advanced Studies: The Year of Development and Plans for the Future
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by Sandra Codo
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Apr 07, 2014
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last modified
Sep 19, 2019 10:01 AM
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Glocal,
Ubias,
Green Room,
UK
The Director of the University of Birmingham's Institute of Advanced Studies, Malcolm Press, presents the development of the institute in its first year of existence and plans for the future. Martin Grossmann, Director of the IEA, presents the new website of the institute.
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Toby Gardner
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by Sandra Codo
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Mar 27, 2013 01:56 AM
Ecologista britânico Toby Gardner participa da mesa-redonda Sustentabilidade da Amazônia Brasileira, realizada em 21 de novembro.
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Universidade Central da Venezuela
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by Sandra Codo
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Mar 27, 2013 01:56 AM
Detalhe do prédio projetado por Carlos Raúl Villanueva.
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What does it mean to be moved by an artwork?
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by Sandra Codo
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published
Mar 21, 2014
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last modified
Sep 19, 2019 10:01 AM
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filed under:
Abstraction,
Psychology,
Aesthetics,
Neuroscience
At the event, Menninghaus presented the results of a research project that is being developed with the goal of establishing "being moved" and "being touched" as concepts of genuine emotion and revealing their role in aesthetic appreciation. According to the researcher, “this includes a novel perspective on the time-honored issue of aesthetic pleasure associated with negative emotions."
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Winfried Menninghaus
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by Sandra Codo
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Mar 10, 2014 10:21 AM
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