tag:open.umn.edu,2005:/opentextbooks/textbooks?commit=Go&page=3&term=critical+thinking&utf8=%E2%9C%93Open Textbook Library - Search results for "critical thinking"2024-03-17T03:05:10Zhttps://open.umn.edu/assets/common/favicon/favicon-1594c2156c95ca22b1a0d803d547e5892bb0e351f682be842d64927ecda092e7.icohttps://open.umn.edu/assets/library/otl_logo-f9161d5c999f5852b38260727d49b4e7d7142fc707ec9596a5256a778f957ffc.png16282024-03-17T03:07:04Z2024-03-18T16:57:08ZZombie Apocalypse: Holy Land, Haiti, Hollywood<img alt="Read more about Zombie Apocalypse: Holy Land, Haiti, Hollywood" title="Zombie Apocalypse: Holy Land, Haiti, Hollywood cover image" class="cover " width="447" height="640" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEzNDgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--5dd95f624db8814474208402e74360ec07a50c37/medium-20bc747ea1712ea191763320c910b1cb.png" />Zombie Apocalypse: Holy Land, Haiti, Hollywood explores the intellectual and cultural histories of two highly influential and essentially religious ideas, that of the zombie and that of the apocalypse. The former is a modern idea rooted in Haitian Vodou and its popular African and European religious antecedents, while the latter is an ancient one rooted in Zoroastrianism and the Bible and widely expanded in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and is arguably one of the most influential ideas in world history. Today the merger of the zombie and the apocalypse has pervaded popular culture, with the zombie surpassing the vampire and Frankenstein as the most prolific monster in popular American consciousness. Drawing on biblical studies, African studies, Caribbean studies, and the sociology and history of religion, Parts I (Holy Land) and II (Haiti) explore the religious origins of these ideas. Part III (Hollywood) uses aspects of cultural studies, literary analysis, critical race theory, and cinema studies to document the (primarily) American obsession with the zombie and the zombie apocalypse. The apocalypse and the zombie have been momentous intellectual, historical, and cultural realities and social forces in both very ancient and very recent human history and culture. As such, Zombie Apocalypse provides a focused analysis of certain fundamental aspects of human existence. It challenges readers to cultivate their critical thinking skills while learning about two of the most compelling notions in human religious history and the impact they continue to have.16242024-03-17T02:16:21Z2024-03-18T16:57:08ZSocial Work Practice and Disability Communities: An Intersectional Anti-Oppressive Approach<img alt="Read more about Social Work Practice and Disability Communities: An Intersectional Anti-Oppressive Approach" title="Social Work Practice and Disability Communities: An Intersectional Anti-Oppressive Approach cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="501" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEzMzYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--4ec4eae574e52abd5210d6f05378ba512e8638d1/081622_RotelProject_Socialwork-Opt2-350x501.png" />Designed as a main textbook for social work courses at the bachelor’s and master’s level or for social work practitioners in the field, this work moves beyond a traditional medicalized and segregated approach (i.e., chapters organized around impairments) to the exploration of disability-specific populations, instead taking a more intersectional approach in discussing specific service areas and practice issues while weaving in stories about the lived experiences of disabled people with a range of social identities. These issues include parenting, mass incarceration, ableism, aging, and employment, among many others. A key goal of this book is to introduce an intersectionality-informed and critically culturally competent approach to anti-oppressive social work practice with disabled people, primarily in the United States. To do this, we present an innovative practice model for social workers to use in their work with disabled people and communities, which is incorporated throughout the book in a variety of practice considerations. The main themes woven throughout our practice model are intersectionality theory, critical cultural competence, and anti-oppressive practice.16232024-03-17T01:57:52Z2024-03-18T16:57:08ZWhy Do I Have to Take This Course? A Guide to General Education<img alt="Read more about Why Do I Have to Take This Course? A Guide to General Education" title="Why Do I Have to Take This Course? A Guide to General Education cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="453" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEzMzMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--eb21433e9737090495f4060e90ea49a0ad916c7f/081622_RotelProject_TakethisCourse-Final-350x453.jpg" />Why Do I Have to Take This Course? A Guide to General Education developed out of many years of thinking about general education courses and curriculums. We, as university personnel, do not always succeed in explaining why we have certain requirements. Even though these courses make up a significant percentage of our college careers, there is not often time set aside to talk about general education and explore its purpose and goals. When we do not know the reason why we are doing something, it can sometimes lead to apathy and even resentment. Once we have an idea of the purpose, then we can start to appreciate and learn. It is worthwhile to spend some time thinking about these purposes, both “official” and personal ones, in order to maximize student learning. This textbook helps students systematically study how general education requirements are developed, their history, post-graduation value, etc. It emphasizes exploration of the significance of individual learning outcomes, especially through the lens of John Lewis’ philosophy of “good, necessary trouble.” For instructors adopting this book, it is designed to assign in its entirety or in parts as instructors can choose to emphasize relevant learning outcomes. It is also designed for use by advisors, especially with advisees who express concerns over taking certain requirements.16202024-03-17T00:47:32Z2024-03-18T16:57:08ZHeritages of Change: Curatorial Activism and First-Year Writing<img alt="Read more about Heritages of Change: Curatorial Activism and First-Year Writing" title="Heritages of Change: Curatorial Activism and First-Year Writing cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="453" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEzMjQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--7f04a0470ce38eaf34b665ecf88fcb7d25902b85/081622_RotelProject_HeritageofChange-Ver2-Tracy-3-350x453.jpg" />In first-year writing courses, it can often feel that we practice writing and research in a vacuum. Writing is about communication, and, if we do not feel that we have an audience, then it can seem like our writing has no purpose (even though practice of any kind will help us develop these skills). Heritages of Change: Curatorial Activism and First-Year Writing is a method for students to think about the social changes that were prevalent during the COVID years and remain important in their wake. Heritages of Change is a lens for thinking and writing about these ideas. Through curation and exhibition as an act of activism, students focus on a specific audience with whom they can communicate authentically about this dynamic world.16182024-03-14T04:49:18Z2024-03-18T16:57:08ZCounter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technologies and Operations<img alt="Read more about Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technologies and Operations" title="Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technologies and Operations cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="453" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEzMTUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--a8a6a08c8c6a813c626ad819e9d2d1156637639f/Cover_Counter-Unmanned-Aircraft-Systems-Technologies-and-Operations2-350x453.jpg" />As the quarter-century mark in the 21st Century nears, new aviation-related equipment has come to the forefront, both to help us and to haunt us. (Coutu, 2020). This is particularly the case with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These vehicles have grown in popularity and accessible to everyone. Of different shapes and sizes, they are widely available for purchase at relatively low prices. They have moved from the backyard recreation status to important tools for the military, intelligence agencies, and corporate organizations. New practical applications such as military equipment and weaponry are announced on a regular basis – globally. (Coutu, 2020). Every country seems to be announcing steps forward in this bludgeoning field.16172024-03-14T04:37:00Z2024-03-18T16:57:08ZCyber-Human Systems, Space Technologies, and Threats<img alt="Read more about Cyber-Human Systems, Space Technologies, and Threats" title="Cyber-Human Systems, Space Technologies, and Threats cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="438" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEzMTIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--152e94dc971a7dc0d1458003ee5c08ab708fd6e7/Book_8_Cover_JIC-18-authors-07252023-350x438.jpg" />CYBER-HUMAN SYSTEMS, SPACE TECHNOLOGIES, AND THREATS is our eighth textbook in a series covering the world of UASs / CUAS / UUVs / SPACE. We address the technological future of the merging of cyber-human systems (robots, cyborgs, AI/ML, computers) with humans and apply these innovations to space operations and defense against threats that are concomitant with their development. We look at artificial brains, legality of CHS sensors, AI /ML and Ag and food industry; Neurostrike and CHATGPT, biological threats and growth in space, space EW, modeling, deep space warfare, logistics and dominance; hypersonic missiles, cyber threats in space, machine parts, materials technologies, and economies of scale, quantum technologies impact and finally, innovative wireless power transfer for space applications. State-of-the-Art research by a team of eighteen SMEs is incorporated into our book. We trust you will enjoy reading it as much as we have in its writing. There is hope for the future. There is also caution needed.16162024-03-14T04:26:33Z2024-03-18T16:57:08ZSpace Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations<img alt="Read more about Space Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations" title="Space Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="467" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEzMDksInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--5103b965f70b3c56be7db70d129bef71ede7dd46/Book7-Cover-1.jpg-900-x-1200-aspect-ratio-of-x75-Rev-4A-06232022-1-350x467.jpg" />SPACE SYSTEMS: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND OPERATIONS (SSETO) is our seventh textbook in a series covering the world of UASs / CUAS / UUVs. SSETO takes on a new purview of SPACE. UASs (Drones) have a maximum altitude of about 33,000 ft (10 km) because rotating rotors become physically limiting. (Nichols R. et al., 2019) Between 400 ft and 33,000 ft is in the purview of DREAMERS. In the DREAMERS region, Space has its most interesting technological emergence. We see emerging technologies and operations that may have profound effects on humanity. This is the mission our book addresses. We look at the Dreamer region from three perspectives: 1) a Military view where intelligence, jamming, spoofing, advanced materials, and hypersonics are in play; 2) the Operational Dreamer Region; which includes Space-based platform vulnerabilities, trash, disaster recovery management, A.I., manufacturing, and extended reality; and 3) the Humanitarian Use of Space technologies; which includes precision agriculture wildlife tracking, fire risk zone identification, and improving the global food supply and cattle management. State-of-the-Art research by a team of fifteen SMEs is incorporated into our book. We trust you will enjoy reading it as much as we have in its writing. There is hope for the future.16152024-03-14T04:09:48Z2024-03-18T16:57:08ZUnmanned Vehicle Systems & Operations on Air, Sea, Land<img alt="Read more about Unmanned Vehicle Systems & Operations on Air, Sea, Land" title="Unmanned Vehicle Systems & Operations on Air, Sea, Land cover image" class="cover " width="413" height="532" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEzMDYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--53e97223af375762346152ee828843edf489c48a/unman.jpg" />This is our fourth textbook in a series previously covering the world of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS). The authors have expanded our purview beyond UAS / CUAS systems. Our title shows our concern for growth and unique operations for all unmanned vehicles in all theaters: Air, Sea and Land.16112024-03-04T01:21:44Z2024-03-04T01:21:44ZFracture Mechanics: An Engineering Primer - 2nd Edition<img alt="Read more about Fracture Mechanics: An Engineering Primer - 2nd Edition" title="Fracture Mechanics: An Engineering Primer - 2nd Edition cover image" class="cover " width="300" height="423" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEyMzgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--09bfd269202bc658189708ed893c5d77ced54372/submission_86_103_coverImage_en_US_t.png" />In this second edition, which is the result of numerous revisions, updates and additions, the authors cover the basic concepts of fracture mechanics for both the linear elastic and elastic-plastic regimes. The fracture mechanics parameters K, G, J and CTOD are treated in a basic manner along with the test methods to determine critical values. The development of failure assessment based on elastic-plastic fracture mechanics is reflected in a comprehensive treatment. Three chapters are devoted to the fracture mechanics characterisation of crack growth. Fatigue crack growth is extensively treated and attention is paid to the important topic of the initiation and growth of short fatigue cracks. Furthermore, sustained load fracture and dynamic crack growth are discussed, including various test techniques, e.g. the determination of the crack arrest toughness. Finally, there are two chapters dealing with mechanisms of fracture and the ways in which actual material behaviour influences the fracture mechanics characterisation of crack growth. This textbook is intended primarily for engineering students. It will be useful to practising engineers as well, since it provides the background to several test and design methods and to criteria for material selection.16092024-03-04T00:36:00Z2024-03-04T00:36:00ZLeading in Health and Social Care<img alt="Read more about Leading in Health and Social Care" title="Leading in Health and Social Care cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="467" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTEyMzIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--a783da78bdc7b0f44025c9d716b79292bffb3c51/thumbnail_Cover-Leading-in-Health-and-Social-Care-350x467.jpg" />This comprehensive textbook captures best international practice and is focused on the practical needs of leaders in health and social care. The text includes chapters that address evolving and innovative practices in leadership, ethics, leading people and human resource management, cultural safety for First Nations peoples, innovation, digital health, finance and resource management, systems thinking, change, evaluation and safety and quality. As an open educational resource, leaders, managers, students, policymakers and all readers interested in improving healthcare systems can access the book. The choice to publish on an open platform demonstrates our commitment to building a strong, transparent, and connected community of practice for health service leaders across many disciplines and across the world. We hope this pragmatic and contemporary textbook will reach a broad audience with an interest in strengthening the discipline of health service leadership and building fit-for-purpose healthcare systems that meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. To achieve this we want the text to be free and widely available. To achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, health and quality education are key and this open educational resource (OER) is available for all to use to guide their practice and the strengthening of health and social care systems.
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