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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. An assessment of some ethical implications of increasing life spans. Taking as a starting point the idea that to increase longevity is a form of medical enhancement, it examines the value of living longer; the means for extending life spans; the consequences of greater longevity for the fair distribution of resources and healthcare in particular. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; MFKH3; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346. 256 pages. An assessment of some ethical implications of increasing life spans. Taking as a starting point the idea that to increase longevity is a form of medical enhancement, it examines the value of living longer; the means for extending life spans; the consequences of greater longevity for the fair distribution of resources and healthcare in particular. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MBDC; MFKH3; PSAD. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 16. Weight: 346.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230576957
- ISBN
- 9780230576957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.93
€ 66.93
Hardcover. Exploring methods used to examine metal levels and distribution in brain tissue and cells, this book discusses the use of fluorescent metal probes, synchrotron-based X-ray microscopy, laser ablation-ICP-MS, laser-based tissue microdissection, MRI image analysis, fractionation of cell tissue samples for metal analysis and metal treatment of cells. Editor(s): White, Anthony R. Series: Neuromethods. Num Pages: 324 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, 32 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493969166
- ISBN
- 9781493969166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.58
€ 130.58
Hardback. This book provides a convincing argument for the view that whole cells and whole plants growing in competitive wild conditions show aspects of plant behaviour that can be accurately described as 'intelligent'. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 238 x 18. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199539543
- ISBN
- 9780199539543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.15
€ 171.15
Hardcover. Editor(s): Antolli, Paolo G.; Liu, Zhiming. Num Pages: 225 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621001645
- ISBN
- 9781621001645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 227.90€ 156.25
€ 227.90
€ 156.25
Paperback. Editor(s): Vlahou, Antonia. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 408 pages, 74 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSBC; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617377990
- ISBN
- 9781617377990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.79
€ 184.79
Paperback. A leading expert of the neurophysiology of emotions, Damasio shows how our consciousness arose out of the development of emotion. At its core human consciousness is consciousness of the feeling and experiencing self. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 32. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099288763
- ISBN
- 9780099288763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.35
€ 17.99
€ 13.35
paperback. Takes the reader on a journey of scientific discovery through a series of case studies, demonstrating what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking and to normal social behaviour. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMRN; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 8th Print
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099501640
- ISBN
- 9780099501640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.45
€ 17.99
€ 13.45
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 37 color illus. 35 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; PSAJ; PSTS; PSVS; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 178. Weight in Grams: 45.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691166353
- ISBN
- 9780691166353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.63
€ 36.99
€ 27.63
paperback. Editor(s): Nowell, April. Series: International Monographs in Prehistory, Archaeological S. Num Pages: 200 pages, 31 b/w illus, 1 table. BIC Classification: HDDA; JHMP; JMR; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 216. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781879621305
- ISBN
- 9781879621305
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Condition: New
€ 76.50
€ 76.50
Hardback. From simple reflexes to complex movements, all animal behavior is governed by a nervous system. But what kind of government is it-a dictatorship or a democracy? Ari Berkowitz explains the variety of structures and strategies that control behavior, while providing an overview of thought-provoking debates and cutting-edge research. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674736900
- ISBN
- 9780674736900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.62
€ 33.99
€ 28.62
Paperback. Neurotransmitter receptors are sites and systems within the brain and central nervous system (CNS) that act as links in the information processing chain. This is an important area of research because certain substances such as nicotine and heroin affect the way receptors process information. Editor(s): Ariano, Marjorie A. Series: Receptor Biochemistry & Methodology. Num Pages: 250 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 182 x 12. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471195245
- ISBN
- 9780471195245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.99
€ 240.99
Paperback. Demonstrating that animal cruelty behaviours are another form of antisocial behaviour, alongside human aggression and violence, and almost without exception are carried out by the same individuals this book offers clear recommendations for future research on animal cruelty and future action aimed at prevention. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JKV; L; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316151
- ISBN
- 9781349316151
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Condition: New
€ 66.30
€ 66.30
Paperback. Full of fascinating and bizarre cases of genetic mutation and irregularity, 'Mutants' is an amazing exploration of the human form in all its beautiful and unique guises. Num Pages: 464 pages, 50 b/w illus, Index. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780006531647
- ISBN
- 9780006531647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Hardcover. How Creativity Happens In The Brain is about the brain mechanisms of creativity, how a grapefruit-sized heap of meat crackling with electricity manages to be so outrageously creative. It has a sharp focus: to stick exclusively to sound, mechanistic explanations and convey what we can, and cannot, say about how brains give rise to creative ideas. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 black & white tables, 2 figures, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMM; JMR; PSAN; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 251 x 19. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137501790
- ISBN
- 9781137501790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.47
€ 183.47
Paperback. This work gives an appraisal of the relevance of philosophy to the problems of environmental degradation. The aim of the author is to encourage readers to seek a system which supports deep ecological principles, or an ecosophy, by reassessing the relationship between man and nature. Translator(s): Rothenberg, David. Num Pages: 240 pages, line drawings, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSAD; PSAF; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370. Outline of an Ecosophy. 240 pages, line drawings, bibliography, index. This work gives an appraisal of the relevance of philosophy to the problems of environmental degradation. The aim of the author is to encourage readers to seek a system which supports deep ecological principles, or an ecosophy, by reassessing the relationship between man and nature. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PSAD; PSAF; RNT. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 16. Weight: 380. Translator(s): Rothenberg, David.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521348737
- ISBN
- 9780521348737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.36
€ 60.36
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 210 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 13. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- With a New afterword by the author
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691630601
- ISBN
- 9780691630601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.86
€ 139.86
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742541719
- ISBN
- 9780742541719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.41
€ 25.99
€ 24.41
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
€ 48.42
€ 48.42
Paperback. The most up-to-date and complete textbook for first time genomics students, Introduction to Genomics offers a fascinating insight into how organisms differ or match; how different organisms evolved; how the genome is constructed and how it operates; and what our understanding of genomics means in terms of our future health and wellbeing. Num Pages: 492 pages, 330 colour line, 49 colour half-tone. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 195. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198754831
- ISBN
- 9780198754831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.68
€ 69.68
In the process, they provide insight into current debates on evolution and religious belief. Series: Medicine, Science, and Religion in Historical Context. Num Pages: 336 pages, 7, 7 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 3JH; HRCC7; HRCX6; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801883897
- ISBN
- 9780801883897
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.21
€ 71.21
The Emergence of Humans. An Exploration of the Evolutionary Timeline.
Ash, Patricia J.; Robinson, David J.
Paperback. * Carefully structured around the evolutionary timeline. * Clearly written and presented with numerous full colourillustrations * Includes integrated self-assessment questions and acomprehensive glossary. * Provides objective coverage of contentious issues. . Num Pages: 338 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, frontispiece, figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 20. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470013151
- ISBN
- 9780470013151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.74
€ 104.74
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815345527
- ISBN
- 9780815345527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.89
€ 60.89
Hardback. Yeast Genetic Networks presents an analysis of small-scale gene networks in yeast. The text discusses different methods to analyze gene expression quantitatively, and describes a collection of mathematical and computational tools. Editor(s): Becskei, Attila. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 344 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 183 x 21. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617790850
- ISBN
- 9781617790850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.35
€ 130.35
Paperback. This book is designed to give students rapid and easy access to key ecological material to assist learning and revision. Series: Instant Notes. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate; (XX) Exams / tests / exercises. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859962572
- ISBN
- 9781859962572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82