Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. Reverse genetics, the genetic manipulation of RNA viruses to create a wild-type or modified virus, has led to important advances in our understanding of viral gene function and interaction with host cells. This book provides an account of the developments in reverse genetics of RNA viruses through a range of applications. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470979655
- ISBN
- 9780470979655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.97
€ 188.97
Paperback. Veterinary Ethics presents a range of ethical scenarios that veterinarians and other allied animal health professionals may face in practice. The scenarios discussed are not only exceptional cases with potentially significant consequences, but often less dramatic everyday situations Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 246 x 172. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Publisher
- 5m Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910455685
- ISBN
- 9781910455685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 46.79
€ 51.99
€ 46.79
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198723288
- ISBN
- 9780198723288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.54
€ 70.54
Hardback. Analyses the photographs that helped strengthen as well as bring down the Eugenics Movement. Concentrating mainly on developments in Britain, the USA and Nazi Germany, this book argues that photography, as the most powerful visual medium of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, was vital to the Eugenics Movement's success. Num Pages: 286 pages, 120 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1KBB; AJ; HBTB; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 175 x 22. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845192396
- ISBN
- 9781845192396
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.58
€ 130.58
Paperback. Using a large body of racial-type images and a variety of historical and archival sources, and concentrating mainly on developments in Britain, the USA and Nazi Germany, this book explains how photography, as the most powerful visual medium of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, was vital to the eugenics movement's success. Num Pages: 286 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AJ; JHM; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845194154
- ISBN
- 9781845194154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.84
€ 38.99
€ 35.84
Hardcover. Since the beginning of the 21st century there has been a concerted effort by the scientific community to develop genomic tools and resources for grapevine culminating in its complete genome sequence. These efforts and their usefulness for grapevine breeding or viticulture improvement are reviewed and discussed in this book. Editor(s): Adam-Blondon, Anne-Francoise; Martinez-Zapater, Jose-Miguel; Kole, Chittaranjan. Series: Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Crop Plants. Num Pages: 396 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVSW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578087174
- ISBN
- 9781578087174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.27
€ 238.27
Paperback. Since World War II, the biological and technological have been fusing and merging in new ways, resulting in the loss of a distinction between the two. This title deals with the fusion of biological and technological power and the entanglements of biocultures. Editor(s): Smelik, Anneke; Lykke, Nina. Series: In Vivo S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295988092
- ISBN
- 9780295988092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.81
€ 36.99
€ 33.81
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822326465
- ISBN
- 9780822326465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.43
€ 29.43
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
€ 227.50€ 156.25
€ 227.50
€ 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
Paperback
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.30
€ 66.30