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Double Cross: Agriculture And Genetics, 1930 To 1960, Tracy Scott Lebenzon Feb 1988

Double Cross: Agriculture And Genetics, 1930 To 1960, Tracy Scott Lebenzon

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This paper discusses the role of genetic technology and application in agriculture between 1930 and 1960. Topics covered include the role of genetics and the relationship that theory, education, administration, professionalism, economic and social considerations bore to genetics.


Dream Therapy In Counseling, Deborah Ann Karr Black May 1981

Dream Therapy In Counseling, Deborah Ann Karr Black

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The purpose of this thesis is to present an overview of the origins and uses of dreams and dream interpretation through the years. This is accomplished in two main sections. The first section traces the ancient history of dreams and their uses in various cultures. It begins with the first written evidence of dreams found in the Egyptian culture and is carried through the Babylonian, Greek and Roman Eras. The history also includes the use of dreams as documented in the Biblical Records, the Oriental cultures and during the era of Christianity. The superstitions about dreams during the Medieval era …


"Is Human Understanding Finite?", Peter Brian Medawar Oct 1978

"Is Human Understanding Finite?", Peter Brian Medawar

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No abstract provided.


"Rates Of Change (Lecture 1)", John Rader Platt Jul 1978

"Rates Of Change (Lecture 1)", John Rader Platt

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No abstract provided.


"Participation And Alienation In Large Democracies", Michael A. Arbib Jun 1978

"Participation And Alienation In Large Democracies", Michael A. Arbib

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With Cooper, W., Ecosystems.


"Women In Science Career Workshop: Panel Discussion", Portland State University, Nona Glazer, Tony Oliver, Dell Rhodes, Lolita Carter, Frances Storrs Nov 1977

"Women In Science Career Workshop: Panel Discussion", Portland State University, Nona Glazer, Tony Oliver, Dell Rhodes, Lolita Carter, Frances Storrs

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Nona Glazer, moderator; Lolita Carter, Tony Oliver, Dell Rhodes, Frances Storrs, panelists. Five professionals in science, engineering, and technology fields discuss their experiences as women obtaining advanced degrees in STEM fields and balancing careers with family life.


Contributions Of Peter Pallas To Science And Exploration In Russia, Robert C. Parker Jul 1973

Contributions Of Peter Pallas To Science And Exploration In Russia, Robert C. Parker

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This thesis presents an account of a prominent eighteenth-century European naturalist, Peter Pallas (1741-1811), in the setting to which he contributed his scientific talents--the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. A complete outline of Pallas' life is presented for purposes of continuity, but the heart of the thesis is presented in chapters four and five, which combined, relate the major features of Pallas' career in Russia. These two chapters are set against pertinent background material, most of which is involved with the institution itself which supported Pallas. The St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences is surveyed in its origin and development in …