Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
hardcover. The essays in this volume apply philosophical analysis to address three kinds of questions: What are the implications of genetic science for our understanding of nature? What might it influence in our conception of human nature? What challenges does genetic science pose for specific issues of private conduct or public policy? Editor(s): Gehring, Verna V. Series: Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy Studies. Num Pages: 144 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSAD; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742533349
- ISBN
- 9780742533349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.62
€ 140.62
Hardcover. Num Pages: 335 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 187 x 28. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604562460
- ISBN
- 9781604562460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.10€ 159.66
€ 234.10
€ 159.66
Hardback. A compelling synthesis of ideas from agronomy, medicine, breeding, physiology, population genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology, Genetic Glass Ceilings presents transgenics as an inevitable and desperately necessary approach to securing and diversifying the world's food supply. Num Pages: 488 pages, 44, 34 black & white line drawings, 10 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: PSAK; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801887192
- ISBN
- 9780801887192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.23€ 65.19
€ 70.23
€ 65.19
Hardback. Editor(s): Cervantes Amaya, Julian A.; Franco Jimenez, Miguel M. Num Pages: 247 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 188 x 260 x 22. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 247
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620815984
- ISBN
- 9781620815984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.10€ 162.21
€ 234.10
€ 162.21
Paperback. Genetic Data Analysis II details the statistical methodology needed to draw inferences from discrete genetic data. An emphasis is given to permutation tests, and developments in phylogenetic tree construction are reviewed. Num Pages: 376 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP; MBNS; MFN; PSAK; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates Inc
- Edition
- 2 Sub
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878939022
- ISBN
- 9780878939022
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 157.83
€ 157.83
paperback. Num Pages: 888 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 272 x 216 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1840.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Pearson United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 888
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292092362
- ISBN
- 9781292092362
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.24
€ 109.24
Hardback. Offers an account of the origins and early years of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. This title discusses the people who founded the Institute and built a home for renowned research - leading scientists of the time as well as non-scientists of stature in finance, politics, philanthropy, publishing, and the humanities. Num Pages: 272 pages, 15 b/w photographs, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 251
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520276079
- ISBN
- 9780520276079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.92
€ 54.99
€ 39.92
paperback. It is the study of genetic variation, backed up by language and archaeology, which provides evidence about the spread of farming, the movements of peoples across the globe, the precise links between races - and the sheer unscientific absurdity of racism. This work offers an investigation into the past 100,000 years of human history. Translator(s): Seielstad, Mark. Num Pages: 240 pages, diagrams, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AHA; HBTB; PSAK; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 176. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001797
- ISBN
- 9780140296020
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardback. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: JMRN; PDA; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231178426
- ISBN
- 9780231178426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.40
€ 40.99
€ 29.40
Paperback. Covering a variety of species from yeast to humans, this book tells the story of selfish genetic elements, those continually appearing stretches of DNA that act narrowly to advance their own replication at the expense of the larger organism. Num Pages: 632 pages, 13 color illustrations, 3 halftones, 88 line illustrations, 34 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674027220
- ISBN
- 9780674027220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.19
€ 37.99
€ 33.19
Paperback. Editor(s): Gachelin, Gabriel; Ikawa, Yoji; Ishii, Shunsuke; Kourilsky, Philippe; Yaniv, Moshe. Num Pages: 262 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 169 x 10. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Libbey Eurotext France
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9782742000630
- ISBN
- 9782742000630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.49€ 41.64
€ 51.49
€ 41.64
Paperback. Covers various aspects of contemporary biology including gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, DNA testing, and genetic engineering, and fundamental concepts. This book discusses classical and molecular genetics, quantitative and population genetics including cloning and genetic diseases, and the many applications of genetics to the world. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231130134
- ISBN
- 9780231130134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 31.17
€ 42.99
€ 31.17
Hardback. This sixth and final volume in the Genera Orchidacearum series treats 140 genera in tribes Dendrobieae and Vandeae of the largest subfamily, Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used in hybridizing. Editor(s): Pridgeon, Alec M.; Cribb, Phillip J.; Chase, Mark W.; Rasmussen, Finn N. Series: Genera Orchidacearum. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps, figures. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199646517
- ISBN
- 9780199646517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 299.14
€ 299.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 59 pages, graphs, tables, diagrams, illus. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 226 x 6. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 59
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617289705
- ISBN
- 9781617289705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.03€ 45.30
€ 62.03
€ 45.30
Hardcover. Editor(s): Catalano, Anthony J. Num Pages: 361 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 264 x 26. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617282768
- ISBN
- 9781617282768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 296.14€ 204.36
€ 296.14
€ 204.36
Hardcover. Editor(s): Redberry, Grace W. Num Pages: 201 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 267 x 186 x 20. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594548321
- ISBN
- 9781594548321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.39€ 186.85
€ 270.39
€ 186.85
Hardback. How is a gene identified, by its structure or its function? What is the influence of gene expression on natural selection of protein functions, and how is variation in gene expression selected in evolution? Here, the author shows us that the extensiveness of gene sharing and protein multifunctionality offers a way of responding to these questions. Num Pages: 336 pages, 30 color illustrations, 11 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 892.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023413
- ISBN
- 9780674023413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.76€ 86.90
€ 94.76
€ 86.90
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991641
- ISBN
- 9780851991641
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.53
€ 179.53
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815345039
- ISBN
- 9780815345039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 113.68
€ 113.68
Hardback. Editor(s): Santos, Hannah. Num Pages: 183 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634855129
- ISBN
- 9781634855129
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.78€ 180.27
€ 238.78
€ 180.27
Paperback. Editor(s): Wheeler, Miguel N.; Johnston, Bradley R. Num Pages: 95 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT; TDCH; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 151 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 95
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629480435
- ISBN
- 9781629480435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.70€ 81.09
€ 114.70
€ 81.09
Paperback. This textbook has been updated to incorporate advances in genomics, protein engineering, computational biology and bioinformatics. It explains evolutionary change at the molecular level in a way that can be understood with little prior knowledge of molecular biology, evolution or mathematics. Num Pages: 439 pages, 200 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 184 x 23. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates
- Number of pages
- 439
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 2 Sub
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878932665
- ISBN
- 9780878932665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 203.19
€ 203.19
Hardback. In the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new co-author James Gibbs offer a thorough introduction to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, focusing on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations. Num Pages: 516 pages, 210 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 194 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 516
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405135450
- ISBN
- 9781405135450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.47
€ 98.47
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780124079083
- ISBN
- 9780124079083
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.19
€ 97.19