How do “human” prejudices reemerge in algorithmic cultures allegedly devised to be blind to them? To answer this question, this book investigates a fundamental axiom in computer science: pattern discrimination. By imposing identity on input data, in order to filter—that is, to discriminate—signals from noise, patterns become a highly political issue. Algorithmic identity politi...(展开全部)

An enlarged edition of Thomas Sowell's brilliant examination of the origins of economic disparities Economic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations. Many explanations have been offered for the differences. Some believe that those with less fortunate outcomes are victims of genetics. Others believe that those who are less fortunate are victims of...(展开全部)

An empirical examination of how economic and other disparities arise Economic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations. Many explanations have been offered for the differences. Some believe that those with less fortunate outcomes are victims of genetics. Others believe that those who are less fortunate are victims of the more fortunate. Discrimina...(展开全部)

The first edition, published in 1973, has become a classic reference in the field. Now with the second edition, readers will find information on key new topics such as neural networks and statistical pattern recognition, the theory of machine learning, and the theory of invariances. Also included are worked examples, comparisons between different methods, extensive graphics, ex...(展开全部)

SimplySeries™ Simply Pattern —To reveal how inspiring and creative patterns delight surfaces and become undividable in our everyday life Edited by Victionary Pattern has always been a star in the creative world. From Andy Warhol to Mark Rothko, Emilio Pucci to Hanna Werning, creatives always use pattern to inject new energy into their works. The same pattern can be used on fash...(展开全部)

伊丽莎白·威尔海德（Elizabeth Wilhide），设计与装潢领域专业作家，已出版《设计通史》《康兰论设计》《康兰论色彩》《室内设计宝典》《朴素、简约与实用》《麦金托什风格》《家居必备书》《斯堪的纳维亚的现代家居》等。她住在英国伦敦。 张心童，图书翻译，同声传译，已出版译著《世界花纹与图案大典》《装饰的法则》《艺术的精神》《20世纪简史》《与古斯塔夫国王共进晚宴》《但丁》等，诗歌创作散见于《世界日报》《侨报》等。现定居于美国旧金山。

In a post-9/11 world, the present is as unpredictable as any future... Paid to predict the hottest trends, Cayce Pollard is in London to evaluate the redesign of a famous corporate logo when she's offered a different assignment: find the creator of the obscure, enigmatic video clips being uploaded to the Internet-footage that is generating massive underground buzz worldwide....(展开全部)

Equality is an ideal to which we all aspire. Yet the more closely we examine it, the more its meaning shifts. How do we explain how equal treatment can in effect lead to inequality, while unequal treatment might be necessary in order to achieve equality? The apparent paradox can be understood if we accept that equality can be formulated in different ways, depending on which und...(展开全部)

托马斯·索威尔（Thomas Sowell），美国经济学家、社会评论家、斯坦福大学胡佛研究所高级研究员，长期任职于康奈尔大学、加利福尼亚大学洛杉矶分校、艾姆赫斯特学院和其他学术机构以及智囊团。著有《美国种族简史》《歧视与不平等》《经济学的思维方式》等30部作品，常年在《福布斯》《财富》《新闻周刊》《时代》《华盛顿邮报》等媒体发表文章，曾获得“博伊尔奖”、美国“国家人文科学奖章”、“布莱德雷基金奖”等荣誉。

Pattern Magic 2 is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan, partner to the original title Pattern Magic . Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions makeit easy to create stunning, sculptural cloth...(展开全部)