Theodore Roosevelt and Reform (Part Two)
Professor of history Gary Gerstle explains that, "...the great reform effort of the first half of the twentieth century was about building a strong government that could regulate private industry and private power." Prof..
Theodore Roosevelt and San Juan Hill
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about the significant role of Black soldiers in the Battle of San Juan Hill. Professor Gerstle explains that presidential aspirant Theodore Roosevelt downplayed the importance of t..
Theodore Roosevelt and Women's Rights
Professor of history Gary Gerstle explains that, while Theodore Roosevelt was a staunch advocate of women's suffrage, "...he never thought that women could be equal to men in all respects."
Theodore Roosevelt and the Value of War
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about Theodore Roosevelt's perspective on war. Professor Gerstle explains that Roosevelt not only saw war as a means by which great men prove themselves, but also believed that par..
Theoreticians and Experimenters
Philosopher Ian Hacking talks about the differences in approach and skill sets between those who practice science primarily as theoreticians, and others who are primarily experimenters. Professor Hacking points out that ..
Theories of Truth
Philosopher Hilary Putnam states his objections to the various theories of truth (coherence, correspondence, pragmatist and, more recently, deflationist) that have been commonly cited by philosophers of science since the..
Thermal Treatment Technologies: Hazardous Waste Incinerators
Because most hazardous wastes cannot be landfilled, incineration provides an alternative. Whereas municipal waste incineration must meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act, hazardous waste incineration must comply wi..
Thermal Treatment Technologies: Municipal Waste and Reciprocating Grate Systems
One of the thermal treatment technologies that strives to make the best use of time, temperature and turbulence is the reciprocating grate incinerator, used by nearly 250 municipalities.
Thermal Treatment Technologies: Plasma Arc Technology
Extremely high temperatures are needed to decompose the most persistent, harmful, and even radioactive materials. One solution is the Plasma Arc Torch, which achieves the highest temperatures yet attained for the therma..
Thermal Treatment Technologies: Pyrolysis
Pyrolysis is a process that uses heat in an oxygen starved atmosphere to treat wood pulp, paper, plastic and other hydrocarbons like the mountains of discarded tires that clutter hillsides.