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Paperback. Rethinking Evolutionary Psychology identifies, champions and vindicates a streamlined evolutionary psychology. It offers a new way of thinking that moves decisively away from theoretical and critical excess. Where standard accounts often obscure and distort, this book emphasizes and develops evolutionary psychology's heuristic credentials. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JM; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349495221
- ISBN
- 9781349495221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.10
€ 65.10
Paperback. What does it mean to be an expert? This book offers a fresh perspective on the role of expertise in the practice of science and the public evaluation of technology. Num Pages: 176 pages, 8 halftones, 6 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226113616
- ISBN
- 9780226113616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.00€ 28.68
€ 32.00
€ 28.68
Hardback. The nature of scientific explanation has been an important topic in philosophy of science for many years. This book highlights some of the conceptual problems that still need to be solved and points out a number of fresh philosophical ideas to explore. Editor(s): Persson, Johannes; Ylikoski, Petri. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402055805
- ISBN
- 9781402055805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.56
€ 126.56
Paperback. "Leading family sociologist David Morgan revisits his highly influential 'family practices' approach in this new book. Exploring its impact, and how it has been critiqued, Morgan shows the continued relevance of the approach with reference to time and space, the body, emotions, ethics and work/life balance"-- Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK; JKSN; JPQB; PDZ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358021
- ISBN
- 9781349358021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.88
€ 67.88
Hardback. This book discusses three possible human enhancement paradigms and explores how each involves different values, uses of technology, and different degrees and kinds of ethical concerns. A new framework is advanced that promotes technological innovation that serves the improvement of the human condition in a respectful and sustainable way. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFMG; PDA; PDR; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 222 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137402233
- ISBN
- 9781137402233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.69
€ 63.69
Hardback. Rethinking Science, Technology, and Social Change challenges prevailing notions that science and technology are socially shaped or constructed. The text puts forth a case for technological determinism, based on a realist and pragmatist account of science and technology, informed by historical comparisons. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 table, 3 figures. BIC Classification: JFC; JH; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804755887
- ISBN
- 9780804755887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.59
€ 76.59
Hardback. Comprising fully revised papers originally presented at the international colloquium at the University of Nancy, France, June 2004 this volume is a collection of essays devoted to the analysis of scientific change and stability, including some central epistemological consequences regarding the nature of scientific progress, rationality and realism. Editor(s): Soler, Lena; Sankey, Howard; Hoyningen-Huene, Paul. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 405 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062742
- ISBN
- 9781402062742
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.65
€ 246.65
Hardcover. The first volume of its kind to analyze the impact that theories and practices of imaging have had on a variety of fields. It draws on an impressive range of philosophical approaches, from analytic, to pragmatic, to phenomenological - concluding that imaging is developing a social and cultural impact comparable to language. Editor(s): Selinger, Evan. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPN; JMM; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230580657
- ISBN
- 9780230580657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.81
€ 122.81
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 32 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPQB; PDA; RGBP; RND; RNPG; WNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231168441
- ISBN
- 9780231168441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PDZ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441931801
- ISBN
- 9781441931801
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.49
€ 29.99
€ 25.49
Hardback. Using the history of the concept of extinction with the dodo as a case study, this title weaves together story fragments to give a cohesive view of 17th century exploration and the grave ramifications it had for the survival and extinction of many species. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PSVW6; RNKH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 291 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387988764
- ISBN
- 9780387988764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 37.14
€ 40.99
€ 37.14
Hardback. Advocates a private, investor-based approach to returning humans to the Moon - to extract Helium 3 for energy production, to use the Moon as a platform for science and manufacturing, and to establish permanent human colonies there in a kind of stepping stone community on the way to deeper space. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006. Corr. 2nd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387242859
- ISBN
- 9780387242859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 48.04
€ 51.99
€ 48.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441920256
- ISBN
- 9781441920256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 41.96
€ 51.99
€ 41.96
Paperback. Thompson presents Merton (1915 - 1968) as an inspiration, offering an important critique and healing resources for our technology-saturated culture. Num Pages: 132 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 159 x 7. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 132
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718892951
- ISBN
- 9780718892951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.03
€ 34.03
Hardcover. The Reviews in Computational Chemistry series brings together leading authorities in the field to teach the newcomer and update the expert on topics centered around molecular modeling. Editor(s): Lipkowitz, Kenny B.; Cundari, Thomas R. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 23
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470082010
- ISBN
- 9780470082010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.43
€ 250.43
Hardcover. VOLUME 25 Reviews in Computational Chemistry Kenny B. Lipkowitz and Thomas R. Cundari This Volume, Like Those Prior To It, Features Pedagogically Driven Reviews By Experts In Various Fields Of Computational Chemistry. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 25
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470179987
- ISBN
- 9780470179987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.24
€ 270.24
Hardcover. Computational chemistry is increasingly used in conjunction with organic, inorganic, medicinal, biological, physical, and analytical chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and chemical physics. This series is essential in keeping those individuals involved in these fields abreast of recent developments in computational chemistry. Editor(s): Lipkowitz, Kenny B.; Cundari, Thomas R. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 532 pages. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 32. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 26
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470388396
- ISBN
- 9780470388396
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.87
€ 251.87
Hardcover. This volume, like those prior to it, features chapters by experts in various fields of computational chemistry. Topics covered in Volume 18 include molecular modeling, computer-assisted molecular design (camd), quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and dynamics, and quantitative structure-activity relationships (qsar). Editor(s): Lipkowitz, Kenny B.; Boyd, Donald B. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PN; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 18
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471215769
- ISBN
- 9780471215769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 355.87
€ 355.87
Hardcover. Editor(s): Lipkowitz, Kenny B.; Boyd, Donald B. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 8500 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PN; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1387.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 8500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471219224
- ISBN
- 9780471219224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 4,687.20
€ 4,687.20
Hardcover. A series that brings together leading authorities in the field to present chapters to teach the newcomer and update the expert. Topics include computational chemistry, molecular modeling, computer-assisted molecular design (CAMD), quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and dynamics, and quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR). Editor(s): Lipkowitz, Kenny B.; Larter, Raima; Cundari, Thomas R. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 19
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471235859
- ISBN
- 9780471235859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 355.87
€ 355.87
Hardcover. Computational chemistry deals with computer-aided molecular research and is increasingly used in conjunction with organic, inorganic, medicinal, biological, physical, and analytical chemistry; biotechnology; materials science; and physics. Editor(s): Boyd, Donald B. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 432 pages, index. BIC Classification: PDN; PN; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 12
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471246718
- ISBN
- 9780471246718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 355.87
€ 355.87
Hardcover. THIS BOOK HAS SIX TUTORIALS AND REVIEWS WRITTEN BY INVITED EXPERTS. FIVE CHAPTERS TEACH TOPICS IN QUANTUM MECHANICS AND MOLECULAR SIMULATIONS. THE SIXTH CHAPTER EXPLAINS HOW PROGRAMS FOR CHEMICAL STRUCTURE DRAWING WORK. AN EDITORIAL DISCUSSES SOME OF THE MOST WELL-KNOWN PERSONAGES IN COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY. Editor(s): Boyd, Donald B. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PNR; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 35. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 13
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471331353
- ISBN
- 9780471331353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 355.87
€ 355.87
Hardcover. This is the fourteenth volume in the "Reviews in Computational Chemistry" series. The chapters are presented in the form of a tutorial and written in a non-mathmatical style, allowing students and researchers to access computational methods outside their immediate area of expertise. Editor(s): Lipkowitz, Kenny B.; Boyd, Donald B. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 162 x 32. Weight in Grams: 903.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 14
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471354956
- ISBN
- 9780471354956
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 355.87
€ 355.87
Hardcover. THIS VOLUME, WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR STAND-ALONE USE IN TEACHING AND RESEARCH, FOCUSES ON QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, AN AREA OF SCIENCE THAT MANY CONSIDER TO BE THE CENTRAL CORE OF COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY. Editor(s): Boyd, Donald B. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 15
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471361688
- ISBN
- 9780471361688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.42
€ 358.42