Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Monitoring and Surveillance of Genetically Modified Higher Plants
. Ed(S): Kjellsson, Gosta; Strandberg, Morton
Paperback. Describes objectives and procedures for monitoring and surveying different types of GM plants, including herbicide tolerance, insect resistance and changed agronomic performance. This book also covers detection of GM plant dispersal and hybridisation; agricultural use and large scale effects; and habitat selection and community invasibility. Editor(s): Kjellsson, Gosta; Strandberg, Morton. Num Pages: 119 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; TCBG; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 6. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 119
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764362270
- ISBN
- 9783764362270
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.73
€ 84.73
Hardback. Editor(s): Kirmer, Anita; Tischew, Sabine. Num Pages: colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: AMV; JPQB; PSAF; RNF; RNK; RPC; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Vieweg+teubner Verlag United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783835101036
- ISBN
- 9783835101036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.16
€ 106.16
Paperback. Features major issues and topics in cognitive neuroscience, including the role of strategies in motor learning; efficient coding and the neural representation of value; the emotion paradox in the aging brain; perceptual foundations of bilingual acquisition in infancy; understanding disgust; and more. Editor(s): Kingstone, Alan; Miller, Michael B. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: GTR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 5. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318655
- ISBN
- 9781573318655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 151.98
€ 151.98
Paperback. This collection of papers is in honour of Julian Huxley, President from 1959 until 1962 of the Eugenics Society, which exists to support research into genetic and social factors of human reproduction with a view to improving problems associated with heredity, human qualities and population. Editor(s): Keynes, W Milo; Harrison, Professor of Biological Anthropology G a (Oxford University). Series: Studies in Biology, Economy & Society. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349099603
- ISBN
- 9781349099603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.76
€ 66.76
Paperback. Our technological culture has an extremely dynamic character. This confronts us with moral problems and dilemmas. This book argues that pragmatism, with its emphasis on the interaction between technology and values, gives us both procedural help and stresses the importance of living and cooperating together in tackling these problems and dilemmas. Editor(s): Keulartz, Jozef; Korthals, Michiel; Schermer, Maartje; Swierstra, Tsjalling. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011153
- ISBN
- 9781402011153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.94
€ 131.94
Hardback. Our technological culture has an extremely dynamic character. This confronts us with moral problems and dilemmas. This book argues that pragmatism, with its emphasis on the interaction between technology and values, gives us both procedural help and stresses the importance of living and cooperating together in tackling problems and dilemmas. Editor(s): Keulartz, Jozef; Korthals, Michiel; Schermer, Maartje; Swierstra, Tsjalling. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009877
- ISBN
- 9781402009877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.54
€ 134.54
This text examines the impact of climate change on freshwater ecosystems, past, present and future. Editor(s): Kernan, Martin; Battarbee, Richard W.; Moss, Brian R. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 174 x 22. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405179133
- ISBN
- 9781405179133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.47
€ 88.47
Hardback. In the last decade the life sciences have evolved at a startling rate, culminating in today's high-throughput methods in biochemistry laboratories. In this book, expert researchers focus on dynamic aspects of the transcriptome, proteome and metabolome. Editor(s): Kaufmann, Michael; Klinger, Claudia. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 418 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1008.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617794230
- ISBN
- 9781617794230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.63
€ 132.63
Hardback. Structure-Based Mechanics of Tissues and Organs Editor(s): Kassab, Ghassan S.; Sacks, Michael S. Num Pages: 503 pages, 71 black & white illustrations, 98 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MQW; PSA; TGM; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 503
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489976291
- ISBN
- 9781489976291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.51
€ 206.51
Hardback. This book provides a review, written by international forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases, on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Karnosky, D.F.; etc.; Ceulemans, R. (University of Antwerp, Belgium); Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. (University of Tuscia, Italy); Innes, J.L. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995519
- ISBN
- 9780851995519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 289.57
€ 289.57
Editor(s): Kalueff, Allan V.; Porte, Justin L. Num Pages: 185 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 186 x 16. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606920220
- ISBN
- 9781606920220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.33€ 80.25
€ 114.33
€ 80.25
Hardback. Written in the Neuromethods format, this book reviews protocols in behavioral neuroscience, including assays used to quantify emotionality, learning, memory, and social behaviors, and shows how to quantify endocrine responses and correlate them with behavior. Editor(s): Kalueff, Allan V.; Cachat, Jonathan M. Series: Neuromethods. Num Pages: 206 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607619529
- ISBN
- 9781607619529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.79
€ 134.79
Transgenic and Mutant Tools to Model Brain Disorders
. Ed(S): Kalueff, Allan V.; Bergner, Carisa L...
hardcover. Leading scientists specializing in this field offer a timely collection of recent advances featuring a vast array of topics with the aim of contributing to the diverse approaches taken when evaluating genetically modified models in biomedical research. Editor(s): Kalueff, Allan V.; Bergner, Carisa L. Series: Neuromethods. Num Pages: 246 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607614739
- ISBN
- 9781607614739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.81
€ 135.81
Paperback. Editor(s): Kalb, Robert G.; Strittmatter, Stephen M. Series: Contemporary Neuroscience. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617371264
- ISBN
- 9781617371264
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.77
€ 195.77
hardcover. Provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms associated with flowering. This book explores three main themes: the external and internal regulation of flowering, floral development, and fertilisation and gametophyte development, and also includes chapters on the evolution of flowers, floral senescence and apomixis. Editor(s): Jordon, B. R. (Lincoln University, New Zealand). Num Pages: 418 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930424
- ISBN
- 9781845930424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.83
€ 151.83
Paperback. This book shows how to construct and work with models of complex ecological processes, covering differential equations, matrix approaches, individual-based models and other relevant techniques. The authors include links to software tools and course materials. Editor(s): Jopp, Fred; Reuter, Hauke; Breckling, Broder. Num Pages: 416 pages, 131 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 397
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642050282
- ISBN
- 9783642050282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.21
€ 79.21
Paperback. Offers a comprehensive collection of the critical public documents in biomedical ethics. Covering the period from 1947 to 1995, this volume brings together core legislative documents, court briefs, and reports by professional organizations, public bodies, and governments around the world. Editor(s): Jonsen, Albert R.; Veatch, Robert M.; Walters, Leroy. Num Pages: 640 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1203.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406852
- ISBN
- 9780878406852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.76
€ 79.76
Hardback. Focusing on data quality issues, this book highlights problems such as background noise determination, analysis of variance, and errors in data handling. It is a useful reference for academic and industrial researchers who want to keep abreast of microarray data analysis. Editor(s): Johnson, Kimberly F.; Lin, Simon M. Num Pages: 252 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075827
- ISBN
- 9781402075827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.61
€ 68.61
Hardback. This book examines a wide range of techniques on RNA extraction, detection, quantification, visualization, and genome-wide profiling, from conventional methods to state-of-the-art high throughput approaches. Editor(s): Jin, Hailing; Gassmann, Walter. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 231 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 186 x 25. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617798382
- ISBN
- 9781617798382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.48
€ 130.48
This book provides practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting case studies, it covers detectability, single and multi-species detection and risk assessment. Editor(s): Jarrad, Frith; Low Choy, Sama; Mengersen, Kerrie. Series: CABI Invasives Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643595
- ISBN
- 9781780643595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
Hardback. Examines the status and future prospects of challenges of the following: in vitro morphogenesis; biotic and abiotic stress tolerance; genomics; nitrogen fixation and utilization; and nutritional improvement, and biodiversity of wild and tribal legumes. This book is of interest to researchers, as well as graduate students. Editor(s): Jaiwal, Pawan K.; Singh, Rana P. Series: Focus on Biotechnology. Num Pages: 411 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 411
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014055
- ISBN
- 9781402014055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.97
€ 255.97
Hardback. Covering aspects of plant molecular biology that are relevant to the improvement of woody plants, this volume covers general aspects of the technology of gene transfer plants and several examples of the current status of the applications of the techniques of molecular biology to woody species. Editor(s): Jain, Mohan; Minocha, Subhash C. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 527 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 917.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 527
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362418
- ISBN
- 9780792362418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.80
€ 255.80
Paperback. Editor(s): Irvine, G. Brent; Williams, Carvell H. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 386 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489942982
- ISBN
- 9781489942982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.79
€ 129.79
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Multisensor Data Fusion, held in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, June 25-July 7, 2000 Editor(s): Hyder, Anthony K.; Shahbazian, E.; Waltz, Edward. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 944 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; TJFM1; UYQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1543.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 944
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007231
- ISBN
- 9781402007231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 258.88
€ 258.88