.png){kind=logo}
Humanities
Results 45281 - 45300 of 76950
Humanities
Hardback. This book collects cutting-edge research on the complexities that distinguish function theory. Rather than debate a single theory of functions, the book presents the richness of philosophical issues raised by functional discourse across the various sciences. Editor(s): Huneman, Philippe. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 243 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JHM; PDA; PSAJ; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753037
- ISBN
- 9789400753037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.60
€ 194.60
Hardcover. This book offers a detailed overview of the application of Baysian argumentation in philosophy, linguistics and social psychology. It provides a formal measure of subjective argument strength and argument force. Includes analyses of real life court cases. Editor(s): Zenker, Frank. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CB; HPK; JHBC; JMJ; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753563
- ISBN
- 9789400753563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Hardcover. Bringing together contributions from leading experts, and offering much-needed insight, this book analyses historical problems in the use of mathematics in physics, the use of physics in mathematics and the emergence of the discipline of Mathematical Physics. Editor(s): Barbin, E.; Pisano, Raffaele. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PBX; PDX; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 240 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753792
- ISBN
- 9789400753792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This volume gathers together a sampling of contemporary thinking on when, why, and how mindedness evolved in the natural world from researchers working in the biological, cognitive, and medical sciences. Editor(s): Swan, Liz Stillwaggon. Series: Biosemiotics. Num Pages: 432 pages, 24 black & white tables, 7 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400754188
- ISBN
- 9789400754188
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.76
€ 252.76
Hardcover. This book presents a historical analysis of the evolution of the global paper industry and its future prospects. It covers a period of 250 years and includes 16 countries, from Finland, Japan and Chile to Uruguay, the USA, and the Netherlands. Editor(s): Lamberg, Juha-Antti (Helsinki University of Technology); Ojala, Jari; Peltoniemi, Mirva; Sarkka, Timo. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 378 pages, 68 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HB; KCD; KJ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400754300
- ISBN
- 9789400754300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 317.85
€ 317.85
Paperback. Editor(s): Roeser, Sabine; Hillerbrand, Rafaela; Sandin, Per; Peterson, Martin. Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy. Num Pages: 159 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; KCA; KJT; PBUD; PDA; TGPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 9. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400754546
- ISBN
- 9789400754546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.06
€ 71.06
Paperback. This book argues for the restoration of theoretical and practical reason to economics, presenting the ideas of Nancy Cartwright and Amartya Sen, and showing they can foster a useful understanding of practical reason for solving problems in science and society. Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy. Num Pages: 118 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; HPQ; JHBC; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 118
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755635
- ISBN
- 9789400755635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.23
€ 71.23
Paperback. This book offers a historical overview on questions of individual autonomy and fundamental freedoms in a pluralistic society, and the extent to which modern Enlightenment values can serve as the universal foundation of law and society. Editor(s): Maris, C. W.; Jacobs, F. C. L. M. Translator(s): De Ville, J. R. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755697
- ISBN
- 9789400755697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 150.99
€ 150.99
The Background of Social Reality. Selected Contributions from the Inau...
. Ed(S): Schmid, Hans Bernhard; Kobow, Beatri...
Hardback. This volume examines social ontology. It expands the reach and depth of the philosophy of sociality by relating it to philosophical ideas from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and to key thinkers such as Husserl, Heidegger, and Bourdieu. Editor(s): Schmid, Hans Bernhard; Kobow, Beatrice; Schmitz, Michael. Series: Studies in the Philosophy of Sociality. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JHB; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755994
- ISBN
- 9789400755994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Paperback. This book provides an overview of the prominent issues, problems and challenges that well-being research has been facing since its appearance on the scientific stage. It addresses issues that lie at the core of the lively debate going on around happiness. Editor(s): Delle Fave, Antonella. Series: Happiness Studies Book Series. Num Pages: 340 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFF; JMAN; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757011
- ISBN
- 9789400757011
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Law. Num Pages: 89 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JKV; LAB; LBB; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 4. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 89
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757745
- ISBN
- 9789400757745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.62
€ 79.62
Hardback. Num Pages: 269 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757936
- ISBN
- 9789400757936
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.77
€ 161.77
Hardback. This book surveys and analyzes a decade of growing interest in polar regions, and the consequent challenges and opportunities of increasing tourist traffic in formerly remote and seldom-visited places which are especially vulnerable to disturbance by visitors. Editor(s): Muller, Dieter K. (Umea University); Lundmark, Linda; Lemelin, Raynald Harvey. Num Pages: 240 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; KCG; KCP; RGC; RP; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400758834
- ISBN
- 9789400758834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.80
€ 128.80
Hardcover. This expansive book uses neuroscience to examine consciousness from the inside, as we experience it, and from the outside as we encounter it in science. Covers pain, visual, auditory and olfactory experience, higher-order theories of consciousness and more. Editor(s): Brown, Richard. Series: Studies in Brain and Mind. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JMT; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 244 x 23. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400760004
- ISBN
- 9789400760004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.61
€ 131.61
Hardcover. In this book, scholars of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle explore one of the central concepts in Greek philosophy: our human capacity for reasoning. Analyzes the relationship of politics and philosophy, connections between knowledge and belief and much more. Editor(s): Anagnostopoulos, Georgios; Miller, Fred D., Jr. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 346 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400760035
- ISBN
- 9789400760035
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.38
€ 184.38
Hardcover. Can a theory of law be neutral? This book gathers a dozen important legal philosophers to discuss this question, the connection between law and morals, and the possibility of determining the content of law without appealing to any normative argument. Editor(s): Ferrer Beltran, Jordi; Moreso, Jose Juan; Papayannis, Diego Martin. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400760660
- ISBN
- 9789400760660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.83
€ 183.83
Hardcover. This book thoroughly explores coherence and its significance in legal reasoning from the general philosophical perspective, the perspective of legal theory, and from the viewpoint of cognitive sciences, including research on artificial intelligence and law. Editor(s): Araszkiewicz, Michal; Savelka, Jaromir. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; LAB; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400761094
- ISBN
- 9789400761094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Hardcover. In this book, leading scholars in early modern philosophy and specialists in contemporary philosophy focus on specific aspects of theories of perception, thought formation and judgment, and on questions of the norms of desirable epistemic and moral practices. Editor(s): Lenz, Martin; Waldow, Anik. Series: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400762404
- ISBN
- 9789400762404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
hardcover. This book addresses the question of what it means to be moral and the capacities one needs to be moral. It examines the role of internal factors such as willpower, commitment and character as well as the role of external, situational and structural factors. Editor(s): Musschenga, Bert; Harskamp, Anton Van. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 683.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400763425
- ISBN
- 9789400763425
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.59
€ 129.59
Hardcover. This book examines the complex relationship between engineering education and social justice. It presents a framework to make social justice more visible in engineering education and enhance scholarship in Engineering and Social Justice (ESJ). Editor(s): Lucena, Juan C. Series: Philosophy of Engineering and Technology. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JNA; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400763494
- ISBN
- 9789400763494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.65
€ 128.65