Author: Ronald de Sousa
Publisher: The MIT Pre
Keywords: books, bradford, emotion, rationality
Number of Pages: 396
Published: 1990-03-14
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0262540576
ISBN-13: 9780262540575

In this urbane and witty book, Ronald de Sousa disputes the widespread notion that reason and emotion are natural antagonists. He argues that emotions are a kind of perception, that their roots in the paradigm scenarios in which they are learned give them an essentially dramatic structure, and that they have a crucial role to play in rational beliefs, desires, and decisions by breaking the deadlocks of pure reason Ronald de Sousa is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto.

Author: Ronald de Sousa
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: mind, rational, evolution, think
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2007-06-25
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 019518985X
ISBN-13: 9780195189858

In a world where natural selection has shaped adaptations of astonishing ingenuity, what is the scope and unique power of rational thinking? In this short but wide-ranging book, philosopher Ronald de Sousa looks at the twin set of issues surrounding the power of natural selection to mimic rational design, and rational thinking as itself a product of natural selection. While we commonly deem ourselves superior to other species, the logic of natural selection should not lead us to expect that nature does everything for the best. Similarly, rational action does not always promote the best possibl

Author: David A. Sousa
Publisher: Corwin Press
Keywords: mathematics, learns, brain
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2007-09-19
List price: $38.95
ISBN-10: 1412953065
ISBN-13: 9781412953061

Discusses cognitive mechanisms for learning mathematics and factors that contribute to mathematics difficulties, examines how the brain develops an understanding of number relationships, and connects to NCTM curriculum focal points.

Author: David A. Sousa
Publisher: Corwin Press
Keywords: learns, brain
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2005-12-21
List price: $40.95
ISBN-10: 1412936616
ISBN-13: 9781412936613

This updated edition of the powerful bestseller examines new research on brain functioning and translates this information into effective classroom strategies and activities.

Author: David A. Sousa
Publisher: Corwin Press
Keywords: learns, brain, gifted
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 2009-07-30
List price: $38.95
ISBN-10: 141297173X
ISBN-13: 9781412971737

Translates the latest neuroscientific findings into practical strategies for identifying, understanding, and engaging gifted learners in different subjects, grade levels, demographics, and special need areas.

Author: Luis De Sousa
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Keywords: abbreviations, medical, common
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 1994-09-21
List price: $83.95
ISBN-10: 0827366434
ISBN-13: 9780827366435

This indispensable manual is a complete guide to common medical abbreviations and symbols used by physicians. Abbreviations are arranged in alphabetical order for ease of reference and the text includes abbreviations that are similar but have different meanings. It ensures accurate interpretation of daily medical charts and records that are dictated or written by physicians and includes examples of medical abbreviations commonly used by physicians. Latin root words are italicized whenever appropriate and text covers common medical and Greek symbols used in medicine. (medical terminology, med

Author: David A. Sousa
Publisher: Corwin Press
Keywords: read, learns, brain
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2004-07-20
List price: $38.95
ISBN-10: 1412906016
ISBN-13: 9781412906012

Arm yourself with the most current neuroscientific information available on reading and effective learning and start your students down a lifelong path as successful readers.