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Human reproduction, growth & development
Hardcover. An assessment of some ethical implications of increasing life spans. Taking as a starting point the idea that to increase longevity is a form of medical enhancement, it examines the value of living longer; the means for extending life spans; the consequences of greater longevity for the fair distribution of resources and healthcare in particular. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; MFKH3; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346. 256 pages. An assessment of some ethical implications of increasing life spans. Taking as a starting point the idea that to increase longevity is a form of medical enhancement, it examines the value of living longer; the means for extending life spans; the consequences of greater longevity for the fair distribution of resources and healthcare in particular. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MBDC; MFKH3; PSAD. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 16. Weight: 346.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230576957
- ISBN
- 9780230576957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.34
€ 66.34
Hardback. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306425837
- ISBN
- 9780306425837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.37
€ 201.37
Hardback. This volume is concerned with neurodegenerative disorders and age-related changes in the structure and function of the cerebral cortex, a topic that attracts increasing interest as longevity, and hence the number of aged individuals in the population, increase. Editor(s): Peters, Alan; Morrison, John H. Series: Cerebral Cortex. Num Pages: 783 pages, 162 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MFK; MJN; MJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2205.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 783
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306459665
- ISBN
- 9780306459665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 394.62
€ 394.62
Hardback. The major emphasis in this book is a compilation and definition of what is known about components of human milk, including glycoconjugates, that inhibit common pathogens of the infant. Also discussed are other bioactive constituents whose relevant biological roles are also beginning to be defined. Editor(s): Newburg, David S. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 592 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFK; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466533
- ISBN
- 9780306466533
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.09
€ 256.09
The Epididymis: From Molecules to Clinical Practice. A Comprehensive S...
. Ed(S): Robaire, Bernhard; Hinton, Barry
Hardback. Provides a review of the research on the male reproductive tract. This book also reviews the structure, function, and molecular mechanisms underlying the control of the efferent ducts, epididymis, and vas deferens. Editor(s): Robaire, Bernhard; Hinton, Barry. Num Pages: 575 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFKC; MJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2220.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 575
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466847
- ISBN
- 9780306466847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.42
€ 213.42
Hardback. Includes sections on introductory theory and method, biocognitive development in adulthood, and social development in adulthood. By soliciting contributions from leading theoreticians and researchers in the field of adult development, this volume presents theory and research on this subfield of developmental psychology. Editor(s): Demick, Jack; Andreoletti, Carrie. Series: The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging. Num Pages: 627 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMC; MFKH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 44. Weight in Grams: 3210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 627
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306467585
- ISBN
- 9780306467585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 388.69
€ 388.69
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333629659
- ISBN
- 9780333629659
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.46
€ 72.46
Hardback. There is a need to classify proteins of spermatogenic cells with a view of their functions, and their applications in the regulation of fertility and in understanding infertility. This book focuses on the description of specialized proteins, which are dominantly and/or specifically expressed in germ cells and localized in spermatozoa. Num Pages: 855 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 855
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387253985
- ISBN
- 9780387253985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.17
€ 257.17
Hardback. Presents various ways in which sperm compete to fertilize eggs and how this has prompted reinterpretations of breeding behavior from a biological perspective. This work provides a theoretical framework for the study of sperm competition and also discusses the roles of females and the relationships between paternal care in sperm competition. Editor(s): Shackelford, Todd K.; Pound, Nicholas. Num Pages: 286 pages, 61 black & white illustrations, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387280363
- ISBN
- 9780387280363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.05
€ 200.05
Steding's and Viragh's Scanning Electron Microscopy Atlas of the Devel...
Oostra, R.J.; Steding, Gerd; Lamers, Wout H.;...
Hardback. An atlas that comprises an exposure of the spatial and temporal aspects of human cardiac development as seen with scanning electron microscopy. Offering an overview on cardiac development in the human embryo, it gives a morphological reference of cardiac embryology for topographic correlation. Num Pages: 214 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFCR; MFKC3; MMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387369426
- ISBN
- 9780387369426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.40
€ 195.40
Hardback. Oncofertility has emerged as an interdisciplinary field bridging biomedical and social sciences, and examining issues regarding an individual's fertility options, choice and goals in light of cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. This book covers various aspects: medical, ethical and social of pregnancy after cancer. Editor(s): Woodruff, Teresa K.; Snyder, Karrie Ann. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFKC1; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387722924
- ISBN
- 9780387722924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.97
€ 194.97
Paperback. Editor(s): Papka, Raymond E. Series: Oklahoma Notes. Num Pages: 231 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFC; MFKC3; PS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387943954
- ISBN
- 9780387943954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.22
€ 72.22
Written by professionals working in the leading research laboratories, Human Embryonic Stem Cells: The Practical Handbook is a valuable, practical guide to deriving and culturing these cells. The book contains the first centralized collection of methods used in human embryonic stem cell biology. Editor(s): Sullivan, Stephen; Eggan, Kevin; Cowan, Chad A. Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MFKC3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 174 x 29. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470033562
- ISBN
- 9780470033562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 285.91
€ 285.91
In addition, each chapter includes a new section entitled describing clinical applications. Editor(s): Emery, V.Olga B.; Oxman, Thomas E. Series: The Johns Hopkins Series in Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Num Pages: 568 pages, 10, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MFKH3; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801871566
- ISBN
- 9780801871566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 168.02
€ 168.02
Shannon, Richard L. Sprott, Rosemarie Tong, Laurie Zoloth Editor(s): Read, Catherine Y.; Green, Robert C.; Smyer, Michael A. Num Pages: 296 pages, 4, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MFKH3; MJX; TCB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801887888
- ISBN
- 9780801887888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.94
€ 63.94
Paperback. The Perfect Baby is the most popular introduction to ethical issues in genetics. This new edition has been updated to discuss and debate advances in high tech reproduction, genetic testing, gene therapy, human cloning, and stem cell research. It includes a new epilogue by cloning pioneer Ian Wilmut and Glenn McGee. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JF; MBDC; MFK; MFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847697595
- ISBN
- 9780847697595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.40
€ 36.40
Working with principles from the fields of evolutionary and developmental biology (evo-devo), this fascinating work offers a new approach to analyzing child growth and development, examining each stage and transition in detail, from fetal development to preadulthood. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 181 x 18. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118027165
- ISBN
- 9781118027165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.77
€ 187.77
Hardcover. Human embryos and foetuses are highly public and contested figures. Their visual images appear across a wide range of forums. They have become commercial commodities as part of the IVF industry and are the focus of intense debates regarding concepts of personhood. This book discusses these issues, drawing on social and cultural theory and research. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBF; MBS; MFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137310712
- ISBN
- 9781137310712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.28
€ 66.28
Hardcover. Ectogenesis refers to the artificial gestation of a fetus outside the womb. Despite certain advantages for women's reproductive liberty, feminist groups remain divided regarding this technology. This book argues that reproduction imposes unjust burdens on women, and thus the ideals of equal opportunity demand continued research into ectogenesis. Num Pages: 138 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFK; MBDC; MFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 329.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137549860
- ISBN
- 9781137549860
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.10
€ 66.10
Paperback. An assessment of some ethical implications of increasing life spans. Taking as a starting point the idea that to increase longevity is a form of medical enhancement, it examines the value of living longer; the means for extending life spans; the consequences of greater longevity for the fair distribution of resources and healthcare in particular. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; HPQ; MFKC; PSA; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349366750
- ISBN
- 9781349366750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.50
€ 65.50