Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
paperback. Editor(s): Beksac, Meral. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 323 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, 26 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493944309
- ISBN
- 9781493944309
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Condition: New
€ 141.01
€ 141.01
Paperback. What does this extended period of dependency have to do with human brain growth and social interactions? And why is play a sign of cognitive complexity, and a spur for cultural evolution? This title explores these questions, and topics ranging from bipedal walking to incest taboos. Num Pages: 960 pages, 18 tables. BIC Classification: JMC; PSAJ; PSC; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1162.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 960
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674062016
- ISBN
- 9780674062016
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.28
€ 47.99
€ 40.28
Paperback. Editor(s): Boyde, Melissa. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AF; AS; D; JFC; JHB; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349461066
- ISBN
- 9781349461066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.69
€ 65.69
Paperback. This examination of stem cell biology from a philosophy of science perspective clarifies the field's central concept, the stem cell, as well as its aims, methods, models, explanations and evidential challenges. Relations to systems biology and clinical medicine are also discussed. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; HPX; MBGR; PDA; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349349852
- ISBN
- 9781349349852
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Condition: New
€ 66.48
€ 66.48
Paperback. Focusing on the period from 1970s onwards, this is a study of the relationship between politics, economics, science, and cultural values in the United States. It demonstrates that the history of biotechnology cannot be understood without taking into account the simultaneous rise of neo-liberalism as a political force and an economic policy. Series: In Vivo - A Mclellan Book. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295987910
- ISBN
- 9780295987910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Paperback. This text focuses on alterations of the normal development of a child. It presents a working theory based on what is known of the neurological and cognitive development in the context of evolution of the human species and its brain. Num Pages: 447 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MJW; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 25. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441912329
- ISBN
- 9781441912329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 291.11
€ 291.11
Hardcover. Considered an extremely promising area of biomedical research, gene therapy has the potential to treat diseases both inherited and acquired (e.g. , cystic fibrosis and cancer), and may eventually complement or replace conventional drug therapy. Editor(s): Meager, Anthony. Num Pages: 438 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: LNTH; MFN; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967095
- ISBN
- 9780471967095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 357.32
€ 357.32
Paperback. The Aesthetic Brain takes readers on an exciting journey through the world of beauty, pleasure, and art. Using the latest advances in neuroscience and evolutionary psychology, Anjan Chatterjee investigates how aesthetic sensibilitiies are etched into our minds, explaining why artistic concerns feature centrally in our lives. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190262013
- ISBN
- 9780190262013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.66
€ 31.99
€ 30.66
Paperback. This text describes the evidence for how life moved from sea to land, beginning more than 400 million years ago, employing the concept of "Hypersea" which is the idea that the barren land surfaces of the Earth could only have been colonized by multicellular organisms working in concert. Num Pages: 343 pages, 98 illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 225 x 22. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231075312
- ISBN
- 9780231075312
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Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 48.64
€ 54.99
€ 48.64
Hardcover. Craniofacial muscles include more than ten per cent of those in the human body, and are vital to basic life functions such as vision. This volume highlights the latest knowledge of their development as well as their structure and the diseases affecting them. Editor(s): McLoon, Linda K.; Andrade, Francisco. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFC; MFG; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461444657
- ISBN
- 9781461444657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.97
€ 250.97
Paperback. This text provides an overview of current advances in theoretical ecology and closely related areas in evolution and natural resources management, and aims to familiarize ecologists with the mathematical and statistical approaches used in the different areas. Editor(s): McGlade, J. Num Pages: 368 pages, 56. BIC Classification: PBW; PSAF; PSTS; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865427341
- ISBN
- 9780865427341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 161.09
€ 161.09
Hardback. Dr King presents an up-to-date synthesis of research on speciation. Num Pages: 358 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Dimension: 247 x 174. Weight in Grams: 975. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KAC0004148
- ISBN
- 9780521353083
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. This book covers a range of recent approaches to urban ecology. It bridges the gap between theory and practice and presents a broad spectrum of recent urban ecology approaches from systems research to environmentally sound urban design, exemplified by selected case studies from different continents. Editor(s): Richter, Matthias; Weiland, Ulrike. Num Pages: 235 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333398
- ISBN
- 9781444333398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.45
€ 153.45
hardcover. Filling a gap in the literature, this self-contained book presents theoretical and application-oriented results to structurally explore complex networks. Applications to biology, chemistry, linguistics, and data analysis are emphasized. Editor(s): Dehmer, Matthias. Num Pages: 486 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBV; PBW; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 169 x 243 x 33. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817647889
- ISBN
- 9780817647889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.00
€ 237.00
Paperback. The "11th Hour" series of revision guides have been designed for quick reference. At the end of each chapter there is a test including multiple choice questions, true/false and short answer questions, and every answer includes an explanation. Editor(s): Matthews, Gary G. Series: Eleventh Hour - Boston S. Num Pages: 248 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 281 x 212 x 15. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632044146
- ISBN
- 9780632044146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.26
€ 58.26
Paperback. Presents thirteen important scientific perspectives on the evolution and biology of this familiar group. This book includes discoveries of dinosaurs and primitive relatives of mammals; studies of mammalian chewing and locomotion; and examinations of the evolutionary process in plesiosaurs, mammals, and dinosaurs. Editor(s): Carrano, Matthew; Gaudin, Timothy; Blob, Richard; Wible, John. Num Pages: 448 pages, 37 halftones, 86 line drawings, 47 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 225 x 30. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226094786
- ISBN
- 9780226094786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.53€ 46.05
€ 53.53
€ 46.05
Hardback. Num Pages: 226 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSC; PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Delaware Press United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611490220
- ISBN
- 9781611490220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.08
€ 137.08
Hardcover. What are species? Are they objective features of the world? If so, what sort of features are they? Slater presents a novel approach to these questions, aiming to accommodating the attractions to both realism and antirealism about species. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDA; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230393240
- ISBN
- 9780230393240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198743811
- ISBN
- 9780198743811
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Hardback. Editor(s): Hirschey, Matthew D. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 314 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 36 colour illustrations, 13 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627036368
- ISBN
- 9781627036368
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Condition: New
€ 196.19
€ 196.19
Paperback. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 34. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781251416
- ISBN
- 9781781251416
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.33
€ 17.99
€ 13.33
Hardcover. Now updated for its second edition, Population Genetics is the classic, accessible introduction to the concepts of population genetics. Num Pages: 452 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118436943
- ISBN
- 9781118436943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.89
€ 104.89
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813545509
- ISBN
- 9780813545509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Hardback. A billion-year history of movement, from bacteria to Olympic athletes. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 33. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Publisher
- Icon Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785780455
- ISBN
- 9781785780455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.36
€ 26.99
€ 20.36