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Paperback. Argues that the fly was essentially a laboratory tool whose productivity opened many new lines of genetic research. Kohler also explores the moral economy of the "Drosophilists". By closely examining their culture and customs, he reveals features of how experimental scientists do their work. Num Pages: 344 pages, 35 halftones, 9 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226450636
- ISBN
- 9780226450636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 36.34
€ 46.99
€ 36.34
Paperback. Series: Chicago Lectures in Mathematics. Num Pages: 170 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 218 x 15. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226511818
- ISBN
- 9780226511818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 28.04
€ 35.99
€ 28.04
Paperback. Life on earth is characterized by three phenomena: adaptation; diversity; and complexity. Natural selection explains adaptation. But what explains diversity and complexity? This book argues that there exists in evolution a spontaneous tendency toward increased diversity and complexity, one that acts whether natural selection is present or not. Num Pages: 184 pages, 2 halftones, 5 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226562261
- ISBN
- 9780226562261
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 25.28
€ 31.99
€ 25.28
Paperback. Drawn from lectures given by Raghavan Narasimhan at the University of Geneva and the University of Chicago, this book presents the part of the theory of several complex variables pertaining to unramified domains over C . Topics discussed are Hartogs' theory, domains in holomorphy, and automorphism of bounded domains. Series: Lectures in Mathematics. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226568171
- ISBN
- 9780226568171
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 40.03
€ 51.99
€ 40.03
Paperback. At last-an illuminating and accessible edition of Isaac Newton's writings, intended for nonspecialist readers. I. Bernard Cohen and Richard S. Westfall have meticulously collected representative works from every major aspect of Newton's intellectual life. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 434 pages, illustrations, glossaries. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSBD; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 212 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393959024
- ISBN
- 9780393959024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.07
€ 25.99
€ 22.07
Paperback. Shows that great insights in quantum physics can be obtained by exploring the mathematical structure of quantum mechanics. This title presents the theory of Hermitean operators and Hilbert spaces. Series: Princeton Landmarks in Mathematics & Physics. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKF; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Translation - from German
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691028934
- ISBN
- 9780691028934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.83
€ 128.83
Paperback. Quantitative models are crucial to almost every area of ecosystem science. This book provides an overview of the status and role of modeling in ecosystem science, including perspectives on the debate over the appropriate level of complexity in models. It contains eight chapters that address the critical issue of evaluating ecosystem models. Editor(s): Canham, Charles D.; Cole, Jonathan J.; Lauenroth, W.K. Num Pages: 504 pages, 76 line illus. 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691092898
- ISBN
- 9780691092898
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Condition: New
€ 81.14€ 62.28
€ 81.14
€ 62.28
Paperback. How does mathematics enable us to send pictures from space back to Earth? Where does the bell-shaped curve come from? Drawing on areas of mathematics from probability theory, number theory, and geometry, this work highlights how ideas, mostly from pure math, can answer these questions. It includes puzzles and problems of varying difficulty. Num Pages: 272 pages, 89 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691127972
- ISBN
- 9780691127972
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.50
€ 38.99
€ 28.50
Paperback. In The Hydrogen Economy, best--selling author Jeremy Rifkin takes us on an eye--opening journey into the next great commercial era in history. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Printing
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745630427
- ISBN
- 9780745630427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 38.61
€ 38.99
€ 38.61
paperback. * Stiegler is one of the most original and important philosophers and cultural theorists in France today. * His work is at the interface of philosophy and technology, so would appeal not only to those studying Philosophy, but media and cultural studies, and literary studies. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFT; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745648101
- ISBN
- 9780745648101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.21
€ 24.21
Paperback. * Feyerabend was one of the most important philosophers of science of the second half of the 20th century. His most famous book, Against Method, was an international bestseller that sold hundreds of thousands of copies. * This book is based on one of the last texts he wrote, shortly before he died in 1994. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745651903
- ISBN
- 9780745651903
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Condition: New
€ 18.52
€ 18.52
Hardback. Mountain Gorillas features stunning photos and four appendices documenting key biological and ecological information, habitat vegetation, milestones in mountain gorilla conservation, and travel information. Num Pages: 320 pages, 204, 199 colour illustrations, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW79; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 291 x 237 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890116
- ISBN
- 9780801890116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.02
€ 45.99
€ 38.02
Paperback. This wide-ranging and intensely interdisciplinary collection by one of the most distinguished historians and sociologists of science represents some of the leading edges of change in the scholarly understanding of science over the past several decades. Num Pages: 568 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801894213
- ISBN
- 9780801894213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.22
€ 40.99
€ 38.22
Paperback. Main Group Chemistry covers the chemistry of the s- and p-block elements, together with a brief chapter on the chemistry of zinc, cadmium and mercury. Series Editor(s): Davies, A. G.; Phillips, David; Woollins, J. Derek. Series: Tutorial Chemistry Texts. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 11. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780854046171
- ISBN
- 9780854046171
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.70
€ 22.70
Hardback. Translator(s): Johnston, David, Governor General of Canada. Num Pages: 176 pages, over 400 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWM; TTMW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887407628
- ISBN
- 9780887407628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.87
€ 30.99
€ 20.87
Hardback. This comprehensive text examines existing and emerging electrical drive technologies. The authors clearly define the most basic electrical drive concepts and go on to explain the most important details while maintaining a solid connection to the theory and design of the associated electrical machines. Num Pages: 524 pages. BIC Classification: TJFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 300 x 252 x 31. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119260455
- ISBN
- 9781119260455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.74
€ 124.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 2 pages. BIC Classification: PBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119387084
- ISBN
- 9781119387084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 20.01
€ 29.99
€ 20.01
Paperback. Locus Amoenus provides a pioneering collection of new perspectives on Renaissance garden history, and the impact of its development. Experts in the field illustrate the extent of our knowledge of how the natural world looked and how humans related to their environment. Editor(s): Samson, Alexander. Series: Renaissance Studies Special Issues. Num Pages: 210 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; TVS; WMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 226 x 10. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444361513
- ISBN
- 9781444361513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.19
€ 41.19
Hardback. Editor(s): Gann, Alexander; Witkowski, Jan. Num Pages: 350 pages, 1. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 223 x 29. Weight in Grams: 994.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Atria Books United States
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781476715490
- ISBN
- 9781476715490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.53
€ 38.99
€ 34.53
Hardcover. A classic brought up to date with new experiments using the latest methods. Modern spectroscopic techniques and current research topics make this an incomparable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, presenting a fascinating approach to inorganic chemistry by providing experiments that resemble real research. Editor(s): Woollins, J. Derek. Num Pages: 482 pages, ill. BIC Classification: PDN; PNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 171 x 32. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Germany
- Edition
- 3rd Revised Edition
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783527324729
- ISBN
- 9783527324729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.57€ 62.99
€ 69.57
€ 62.99