Biotechnology
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Biotechnology
Paperback. Separates fact from fiction and explains why and how GM crops can help us combat poverty, starvation and disease in the developing world, in a safe and responsible way. The author explains the technology and looks at the differences and similarities between genetic modification, conventional plant breeding, and natural processes. Num Pages: 197 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; TCBG; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 153 x 13. . Genetically Modified Crops in the Developing World. 197 pages, index. Separates fact from fiction and explains why and how GM crops can help us combat poverty, starvation and disease in the developing world, in a safe and responsible way. The author explains the technology and looks at the differences and similarities between genetic modification, conventional plant breeding, and natural processes. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; TCBG; TV. Dimension: 221 x 153 x 13. Weight: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Juta Academic
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781919713571
- ISBN
- 9781919713571
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.26
€ 20.99
€ 19.26
The Public, the Media and Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbi...
hardcover. Reviews the literature on communication about biotechnology. With the use of case studies, this book looks at public opinion data, communication theory, and international examples; and provides a complementary overview of how the public sees this controversial topic. Editor(s): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbitt, T.C. Num Pages: 405 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVK; KCM; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932046
- ISBN
- 9781845932046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.18
€ 248.18
paperback. Suitable for the general reader, as well as students and others interested in plant breeding and biotechnology, this book contributes to the debate about the applications and implications of gene technology from the perspective of a plant biologist. Num Pages: 158 pages, 8 pages colour plates. BIC Classification: PST; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 185 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997254
- ISBN
- 9780851997254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.70
€ 111.70
Securing the Harvest: Biotechnology, Breeding and Seed Systems for Afr...
Vries, J.De; Toenniessen, Gary H.
paperback. This work provides a critical assessment of the ways in which breakthroughs in biotechnology, participatory plant breeding, and seed systems can be broadly employed in developing and delivering more productive crop varieties in Africa's diverse agricultural environments. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; PSTL; TCB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995649
- ISBN
- 9780851995649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 163.33
€ 163.33
hardcover. Biotechnology processes are fundamentally changing the nature of the products being produced in agriculture. This text reviews the global canola sector in order to identify fundamental trends resulting from the adaptation of biotechnology. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995137
- ISBN
- 9780851995137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.01
€ 234.01
Hardcover. This groundbreaking, multidisciplinary work is one of the first books to cover Nanotheragnostics, the new developmental edge of nanomedicine. Through a collection of authoritative chapters, the book reports on nanoscopic therapeutic systems that incorporate therapeutic agents, molecular targeting, and diagnostic imaging capabilities. Editor(s): Tiwari, Ashutosh; Tiwari, Atul. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMG; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118290323
- ISBN
- 9781118290323
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.04
€ 249.04
Written by leading experts in the field, Cyanobacteria: An Economic Perspective is a comprehensive edited volume covering all areas of an important field and its application to energy, medicine and agriculture. Issues related to environment, food and energy have presented serious challenge to the stability of nation-states. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: KNBT; TCB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 186 x 25. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119941279
- ISBN
- 9781119941279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.65
€ 172.65
Hardcover. This publication offers a unique approach that links the materials science of bioceramics to clinical needs and applications. Num Pages: 484 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: TCB; TDCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118406755
- ISBN
- 9781118406755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.02
€ 123.02
Hardback. This book reviews and compares the major types of bioreactors used to produce renewable fuels, chemicals, medicines, and proteins, by providing an overview of the hydrodynamics and gas-liquid mass transfer operations in this equipment. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: TCB; TDCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118104019
- ISBN
- 9781118104019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.58
€ 112.58
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718893194
- ISBN
- 9780718893194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.32
€ 39.32
Provides a broad overview of advanced multidimensional imaging systems with contributions from leading researchers in the field Multi-dimensional Imaging takes the reader from the introductory concepts through to the latest applications of these techniques. Series: Wiley - IEEE. Num Pages: 458 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TTBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 248 x 28. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118449837
- ISBN
- 9781118449837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 186 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: MJCJ; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- World Health Organization Switzerland
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789241546508
- ISBN
- 9789241546508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.89
€ 67.89
Hardback. Bioactive compounds play a central role in high-value product development in the chemical industry. Editor(s): Gupta, Vijai Kumar; Tuohy, Maria G.; O'Donovan, Anthonia; Lohani, Mohtashim. Num Pages: 736 pages. BIC Classification: PN; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1256.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118733493
- ISBN
- 9781118733493
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 307.66
€ 307.66
Paperback. Explains how DNA works, what the Human Genome Project is, what these genetic technologies are and what they promise, and how they could disrupt our democratic society. This book is of interest to those who wish to learn more about the Human Genome Project and the genetic revolution that it may create. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406784
- ISBN
- 9780878406784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.86
€ 69.86
Paperback. Editor(s): Brannigan, Michael C. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: TCB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 12. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742532670
- ISBN
- 9780742532670
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.39
€ 63.39
hardcover. Editor(s): Brannigan, Michael C. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: TCB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742532663
- ISBN
- 9780742532663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.40
€ 161.40
paperback. A collection of articles, essays, speeches and testimony, chronicling the start of America's national debate on genetics. It begins with selections from Aldous Huxley and C.S. Lewis, then looks to the future, moving on to the questions surrounding the debate over human cloning and stem cells. Editor(s): Kristol, William; Cohen, Eric. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFM; MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521964
- ISBN
- 9780742521964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.76
€ 29.99
€ 25.76
Hardback. This book looks at both the past and the future of the debate over whether there are moral limits to scientific progress and what life will look like in the genetic age. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFM; MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521957
- ISBN
- 9780742521957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.41€ 84.31
€ 99.41
€ 84.31
Hardback. Visit our website for sample chapters! Editor(s): Sherlock, Richard; Morrey, John D. Num Pages: 664 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; PSAD; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 183 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742513570
- ISBN
- 9780742513570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.37
€ 186.37
This book reviews the state of art in the field of chemical sensors for analyses of ionic or molecular species dissolved in liquid media, mainly in aqueous solutions. The transduction of such devices is based on chemical, biological and physical phenomena. Editor(s): Fabry, Pierre; Fouletier, Jacques. Series: ISTE. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TCBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848211421
- ISBN
- 9781848211421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.41
€ 193.41