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Paperback. In this book, philosophers of biology explore central concepts and key issues in biology education. It covers a variety of topics ranging from traditional ones to contemporary ones, such as genomics, systems biology or evolutionary developmental biology. Editor(s): Kampourakis, Kostas. Series: History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences. Num Pages: 779 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1175.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 779
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796072
- ISBN
- 9789400796072
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Condition: New
€ 253.47
€ 253.47
Paperback. Cognitive flexibility presupposes an inclusive response to input from varied sources when engaged in problem-solving. The contributions in this volume analyze the nature of cognitive flexibility, as well as the impact of different types of beliefs on it. Editor(s): Elen, Jan; Stahl, Elmar; Bromme, Rainer; Clarebout, Geraldine. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; JNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796133
- ISBN
- 9789400796133
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. This overview of satellite archeology focuses on the use of Earth Observation in archaeology not only for probing the subsurface to unveil sites and artifacts but also for the management, valorization, monitoring and preservation of cultural resources. Editor(s): Lasaponara, Rosa; Masini, Nicola. Series: Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing. Num Pages: 384 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HD; JFC; RGW; UYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796157
- ISBN
- 9789400796157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 228.12
€ 228.12
Paperback. This book explores the ethical and policy challenges of benefit sharing in relation to human biological resources. It presents possible ways forward to achieve justice in low- and middle-income countries, where biomedical research is increasingly carried out. Editor(s): Schroeder, Doris; Cook Lucas, Julie. Num Pages: 261 pages, 4 colour illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFSJ; LBBP; LNKJ; MB; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796188
- ISBN
- 9789400796188
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Condition: New
€ 127.25
€ 127.25
Paperback. Editor(s): Clark, Jamie L.; Speth, John D. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 275 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HD; JHM; PSAF; PSVW; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 715.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796256
- ISBN
- 9789400796256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.07
€ 129.07
Paperback. Featuring contributions from the world's leading experts on the subject and based partly on several detailed case studies, this volume is the first comprehensive analysis of the scientific notion of robustness as well as of the general reliability of science. Editor(s): Soler, Lena; Trizio, Emiliano; Nickles, Thomas; Wimsatt, William. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA; PDX; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796430
- ISBN
- 9789400796430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.96
€ 194.96
Paperback. This book contains papers that explore the idea of commercial republics having a positive impact on peaceful international relations. It provides a conceptual overview of the strategic alternatives utilized by companies. Editor(s): Fort, Timothy L. Num Pages: 273 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; K. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796713
- ISBN
- 9789400796713
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Condition: New
€ 68.67
€ 68.67
Paperback. This book offers original essays by academic leaders and scholars whose work intersects with the life and work of Clark Kerr, arguably America's most significant higher education thinker and public policy analyst in the last half of the 20th century. Editor(s): Rothblatt, Sheldon. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796836
- ISBN
- 9789400796836
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. Drawing on interviews with leading figures in multifaith relations, this book documents the rise of the movement, describing initiatives that have been deployed to counter terrorism, climate change and other global risks at the turn of the 21st century. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796959
- ISBN
- 9789400796959
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This book identifies the specific ethical aspects of sustainability and develops ethical tools to analyze them. It also provides a methodological framework to integrate ethical and scientific analyses of sustainability issues. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796973
- ISBN
- 9789400796973
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Scepticism in the Eighteenth Century: Enlightenment, Lumieres, Aufklar...
. Ed(S): Charles, Sebastien; Plinio, J. Smith
Paperback. This groundbreaking volume is the first comprehensive assessment of the extent to which scepticism featured in evolving Enlightenment philosophy, with expert commentary on a range of thinkers including less well known, but nonetheless influential figures. Editor(s): Charles, Sebastien; Plinio, J. Smith. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796997
- ISBN
- 9789400796997
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Condition: New
€ 128.56
€ 128.56
Paperback. Editor(s): Wautischer, Helmut; Olson, Alan M.; Walters, Gregory J. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPCF; HPQ; HPS; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797031
- ISBN
- 9789400797031
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Condition: New
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
Paperback. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797109
- ISBN
- 9789400797109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Second Generation Biometrics: the Ethical, Legal and Social Context
. Ed(S): Mordini, Emilio; Tzovaras, Dimitros
Paperback. While debate rages over the impact of biometrics on personal privacy, the technology continues to develop rapidly. The boundary-blurring complexities of new biometrics urgently require the searching ethical, legal and political scrutiny this volume provides. Editor(s): Mordini, Emilio; Tzovaras, Dimitros. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; UBJ; UBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797239
- ISBN
- 9789400797239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.44
€ 128.44
Paperback. This volume addresses the complex interplay between the conditions of an agent's personal autonomy and the constitution of itself. It includes an instructive confrontation between subjective and intersubjective approaches to personal autonomy. Editor(s): Kuhler, Michael; Nadja, Jelinek. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797307
- ISBN
- 9789400797307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 183.47
€ 183.47
Paperback. The work of the Kyoto School, including luminaries such as Kitaro Nishida, represents one of the few streams of philosophy that originate in Japan. This book is the first collection in English to examine the School's notions of aesthetic education. Editor(s): Standish, Paul; Saito, Naoko. Series: Contemporary Philosophies and Theories in Education. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPN; JNA; JNMT; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797499
- ISBN
- 9789400797499
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
The Genius of Archimedes - 23 Centuries of Influence on Mathematics, S...
. Ed(S): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco
Paperback. Archimedes is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists of all time. These proceedings contain original, unpublished papers with the primary emphasis on the scientific work of Archimedes and his extensive influence. Editor(s): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 525 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JFC; JHM; PBX; PDX; TGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 801.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 525
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797635
- ISBN
- 9789400797635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.67
€ 251.67
Paperback. Editor(s): Cressy, Robert; Cumming, Douglas; Mallin, Chris. Series: Advances in Business Ethics Research. Num Pages: 464 pages, 70 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KFFD; KJH; LNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797680
- ISBN
- 9789400797680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.40
€ 195.40
Paperback. Asserting that globalization is untenable because it does not foster equity, peace, and respect for the environment, this book deploys case studies of failed states such as Somalia and Afghanistan in advocating a new paradigm that advances global peace. Editor(s): Ballesteros, Jesus; Fernandez, Encarnacion; Talavera, Pedro. Series: Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: H; JPA; KCP; LAB; LB; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797840
- ISBN
- 9789400797840
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This book explores ways that robot technology may affect legal systems in matters of responsibility and agency in criminal law, contractual obligations and torts. Discusses robot soldiers in battle, robo-trading of securities and service robots in torts law. Series: Law, Governance and Technology Series. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; LAB; LAFD; LNF; UBL; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798045
- ISBN
- 9789400798045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.96
€ 137.96