Schizophrenia and Human Value (Book).

Islamic Ethics and Intrinsic Value of Human Being

One of the most important debates in Islamic ethics is the place of humanethics and its priority or posteriority in relation to the jurisprudence which deals with acts of worship. Given the diverse approaches towards Islam, there are different ideas on thisproblem. Some Muslims overlook human principles in the name of religion in their approach to Islam. Some others try to interpret Islam in su...

Book vs . Fair Value Accounting in Banking , and Intertemporal Smoothing . ∗

The aim of this paper is to examine the pros and cons of book and fair value accounting from the perspective of the theory of banking. We consider the implications of the two accounting methods in an overlapping generations environment. As observed by Allen and Gale(1997), in an overlapping generation model, banks have a role as intergenerational connectors as they allow for intertemporal smoot...

Atlas and Text-Book of Human Anatomy

to furnish a correct picture than will a single dissection or the inspection of accurate illustrations. Many good atlases have been brought out, but their high price, and the fact that many of their illustrations are not true to nature militate against their general usefulness; the great point about these volumes is that they are handy, practical?not too comprehensive, and they are provided wit...

Mondino's book and the human body.

The assertion that Mondino da Luzzi, the 14th Century Bolognese anatomist, was the first genuine human anatomist is questioned. Mondino's work is examined and his findings shown to be less than original. The investigations of surgeons, who conducted post mortem examinations during the 13th Century are highlighted, their contributions to anatomical science underscored, and their knowledge of hum...

Book Review: Understanding Human Anatomy and Pathology