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Biology, life sciences

Hardback. Questions our approach to the study of consciousness and the way modern discoveries either mirror or contradict understandings reached in the centuries leading up to our own. Approaching the issue from both a philosophical and a psychological perspective, this work corrects many claims made about the success of brain science. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: HPM; JMT; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231141000
ISBN
9780231141000
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 42.00

Hardcover. Princeton neuroscientist Michael Graziano lays out an audacious new theory to account for the deepest mystery of them all: what is consciousness? Linking consciousness with social intelligence, Graziano discusses the science, the philosophy, and the implications. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199928644
ISBN
9780199928644
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.23

Paperback. Some of our most burning questions surround consciousness: What creates our identity? Do we really have free will? Is consciousness itself an illusion? The rapid rate of developments in brain science continues to open up debate on these issues. This book clarifies the complex arguments and illuminates the major theories on consciousness. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 25 black and white images. BIC Classification: HPM; JMR; JMS; JMT; PSC. Dimension: 174 x 111. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198794738
ISBN
9780198794738
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99

Paperback. This second edition presents how genetic information can be used to conserve threatened species, as well as manage ecologically or commercially important species. Num Pages: 624 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, maps, fig. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1200.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470671450
ISBN
9780470671450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.41

Hardback. Hawaii's forest bird community is the most insular and most endangered in the world and serves as a case study for threatened species globally. Ten have disappeared, nine are critically endangered, and even common species are in decline. This book describes the research and conservation efforts to save Hawaii's forest birds. Editor(s): Pratt, Thane K.; Atkinson, Carter T.; Banko, Mr. Paul C.; Jacobi, James D.; Woodworth, Ms. Bethany L. Num Pages: 640 pages, 97 black-&-white illustrations + 32 colour images. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; PSVW6; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300141085
ISBN
9780300141085
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 72.45

Hardcover. The late Navjot Sodhi conceived this book as a way of bringing to the forefront of our conservation planning for the tropics the views of people who were actually working and living there. In its 31 chapters, 55 authors present their views on the conservation problems they face and how they deal with them. Editor(s): Sodhi, Navjot S.; Raven, Peter H.; Gibson, Luke. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470658635
ISBN
9780470658635
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.96

Hardback. Editor(s): Amato, George; DeSalle, Rob; Ryder, Oliver A.; Rosenbaum, Howard C. Series: American Museum of Natural History, Center for Biodiversity Conservation, Series on Biodiversity. Num Pages: 264 pages, 2 halftones, 13 color illus., 6 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK; RNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231128322
ISBN
9780231128322
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 72.21

Hardcover. Conservation in protected areas has focused on preserving biodiversity of ecosystems, whereas conserving the genetic diversity contained within species has historically been ignored. This book presents a set of management guidelines that can be used for the conservation of plant genetic diversity of crop wild relatives in protected areas. Editor(s): Iriondo, Jose M.; Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: PST; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 175 x 10. Weight in Grams: 717.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
CABI
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845932824
ISBN
9781845932824
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.97

Paperback. Using numerous biological examples to lay the groundwork for a unifying theory applicable to predator-prey, parasitoid-host, and other consumer-resource interactions, this book focuses on how the properties of real organisms affect population dynamics. It synthesizes and extends the authors' own models involving insect parasitoids and their hosts. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 464 pages, 17 tables. 98 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691006574
ISBN
9780691006574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 92.69
€ 70.49

Hardcover. Editor(s): Como, Patrizio Da.; Uber, Vincente. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: PSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
297
Condition
New
SKU
V9781614707851
ISBN
9781614707851
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 337.56
€ 227.79

Science has long treated religion as a set of personal beliefs that have little to do with a rational understanding of the mind and the universe. This work attempts to bridge this gap by launching an unbiased investigation into the history and practices of science and Buddhist contemplative disciplines. Series: Columbia Series in Science and Religion. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: HRE; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231138345
ISBN
9780231138345
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.90

Hardcover. The newfound stability of carbenes has led to their development as catalysts and ligands for metal complexes of vast potential, including biomolecule labeling and surface modification of materials. Series: Wiley Series of Reactive Intermediates in Chemistry and Biology. Num Pages: 592 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 237 x 37. Weight in Grams: 996.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
592
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118237953
ISBN
9781118237953
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 183.92

Paperback. Contemporary Debates in Bioethics features a timely collection of highly readable, debate-style arguments contributed by many of today s top bioethics scholars, focusing on core bioethical concerns of the twenty-first century. Editor(s): Caplan, Arthur L.; Arp, Robert. Series: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy. Num Pages: 536 pages, figures. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 191 x 27. Weight in Grams: 904.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444337143
ISBN
9781444337143
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.62

Hardback. Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Biology brings together original essays on some of the most hotly debated questions in this lively and fast-moving field. Pairs of newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars discuss the central questions in an engaging head-to-head debate. Editor(s): Ayala, Francisco Jose; Arp, Robert. Series: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 932.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405159982
ISBN
9781405159982
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.30

Paperback. Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Biology brings together original essays on some of the most hotly debated questions in this lively and fast-moving field. Pairs of newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars discuss the central questions in an engaging head-to-head debate. Editor(s): Ayala, Francisco Jose; Arp, Robert. Series: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy. Num Pages: 440 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 25. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405159999
ISBN
9781405159999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 45.93

Paperback. Editor(s): Parkis, Albert G. Num Pages: 157 pages, tables. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
157
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594545368
ISBN
9781594545368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 91.51
€ 63.81

Paperback. Applies the best of the Roman Catholic theological and ethical tradition to some of the controversial and complex bioethical topics that confront society. This book combines concise prose with case studies on such issues as reproductive cloning, quality of life and clinical decision making, and the withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX6; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742550612
ISBN
9780742550612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.59

Paperback. Series: Contemporary Issues in Biomedicine, Ethics and Society. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1978
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461262411
ISBN
9781461262411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.11

Paperback.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
736
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199922260
ISBN
9780199922260
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 168.12

Hardcover. Num Pages: 447 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 188 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1180.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
447
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606921814
ISBN
9781606921814
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 205.62
€ 139.38

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