Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Scientists may soon reprogramme a human egg or sperm cell, make a change in the genetic instructions carried by that cell, a change that can be passed on down into eternity. The author asks should this happen? He argues that genetic engineering and the technologies that lie beyond it can launch us free of our past, of our humanity, of meaning. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 230. Keywords: "Health, Family & Lifestyle - Medical & Healthcare Practitioners - General Medical Issues,Science & Nature - Biological Sciences - Geneti"
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New
- SKU
- KHS0047276
- ISBN
- 9780747565437
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. This stimulating volume is the first to review the very latest scientific developments in human enhancement. It is unique in its examination of the ethical and policy implications of these technologies from a broad range of perspectives, including philosophy, the biological and neurosciences, and the social sciences. Editor(s): Savulescu, Julian; ter Meulen, Rudd; Kahane, Guy. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFMG; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405195812
- ISBN
- 9781405195812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.33
€ 112.33
Paperback. Intends to dismantle objections to genetic engineering, stem-cell research, designer babies, and cloning and makes an ethical case for biotechnology that is both forthright and rigorous. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691148168
- ISBN
- 9780691148168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Hardcover. Editor(s): Koops, Bert-Jaap; Luthy, Christoph; Nelis, Annemiek; Sieburgh, Carla; Jansen, J.P.M.; Schmid, Monika S. Num Pages: 199 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HP; JMM; MFN; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642350955
- ISBN
- 9783642350955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.56
€ 185.56
Hardback. Neuroscience is revolutionizing our understanding of human psychology and behaviour. By showing how to apply this new understanding to how you recruit, manage, and develop your people, Brann is enabling you to deliver a step change in organizational performance and individual achievement. Series: The Neuroscience of Business. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: KJMB; KJMV2; KJU; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137500403
- ISBN
- 9781137500403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.35
€ 60.35
Hardcover. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 261 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620810934
- ISBN
- 9781620810934
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.11€ 170.94
€ 253.11
€ 170.94
Hardcover. Num Pages: 100 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 13. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604562286
- ISBN
- 9781604562286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.04€ 107.92
€ 158.04
€ 107.92
Hardback. Editor(s): Garza, Terry. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 100
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634836425
- ISBN
- 9781634836425
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.12€ 141.79
€ 190.12
€ 141.79
Paperback. Sean Carroll explores how evolution has shaped nature's wondrous complexity and diversity, from insects to octopuses, from mice to men. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849160483
- ISBN
- 9781849160483
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
€ 17.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 211 x 184 x 24. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- W W Norton & Co Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393327793
- ISBN
- 9780393327793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.75
€ 19.99
€ 17.75
Hardback. Offering more than a collection of relevant knowledge in biology, mathematics, information and communication technology and related fields, the Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive modern perspective on how complex biological phenomena should be studied. Editor(s): Dubitzky, Werner; Wolkenhauer, Olaf; Yokota, Hiroki; Cho, Kwang-Hyun. Num Pages: 2414 pages, 300 black & white illustrations, 530 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSB; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 188. Weight in Grams: 6155.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013
- Number of pages
- 2414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441998620
- ISBN
- 9781441998620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 647.95
€ 647.95
Hardcover. Plant pathology looks at the nature and control of plant diseases, it is a highly diversified science with many specialities and divisions. Topics covered in this book include nematology, physiology, virology, phytobacteria, epidemiology and mycopathology. Editor(s): Maloy, O.C.; Murray, Timothy D. Num Pages: 1368 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 289 x 220 x 70. Weight in Grams: 3539.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 1368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471298175
- ISBN
- 9780471298175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 1,467.82
€ 1,467.82
Hardcover. The Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs reviews the physical, chemical and ecological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs, and their uses and environmental state trends in different parts of the world. Superbly illustrated, it includes 200 entries in a range of topics. Editor(s): Fairbridge, Rhodes W.; Herschy, Reginald W. Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Num Pages: 984 pages, 224 black & white illustrations, 251 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBG; RBK; RG; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 289 x 47. Weight in Grams: 3060.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 984
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056161
- ISBN
- 9781402056161
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 588.77
€ 588.77
Hardback. This new third edition updates a best-selling encyclopedia. It includes about 56% more words than the 1,392-page second edition of 2003. The number of illustrations increased to almost 2,000 and their quality has improved by design and four colors. Num Pages: 2231 pages, 94 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 97. Weight in Grams: 4740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 2231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067532
- ISBN
- 9781402067532
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 643.71
€ 643.71
Hardcover. Editor(s): Loback, Michael T.; Trevino, Jennifer N. Num Pages: 1011 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 267 x 72. Weight in Grams: 2418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 1011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613240939
- ISBN
- 9781613240939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 415.91€ 288.39
€ 415.91
€ 288.39
Hardcover. This encyclopedia covers all aspects of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of estuaries. It supplies detailed information from world-class estuarine and marine scientists as well as experts from other fields of study. Editor(s): Kennish, Michael J. Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Num Pages: 760 pages, 133 black & white illustrations, 197 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAF; RBKC; RBKF; RGBP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401788007
- ISBN
- 9789401788007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 678.52
€ 678.52
Paperback. This book provides an introduction to the "problem of scale", and presents information that will allow for improved design and interpretation of enclosed experimental aquatic ecosystems. The results of a 10-year research project are integrated into the book. Editor(s): Petersen, John E.; Kennedy, Victor S.; Dennison, William C.; Kemp, W. Michael. Num Pages: 232 pages, 248 black & white illustrations, 152 colour illustrations, 21 black & white tables, 9 col. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBP; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 256 x 191 x 11. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387767680
- ISBN
- 9780387767680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.72
€ 66.72
Hardback. The effect that bioethics can have on policy decisions and health care delivery demand an enhanced approach to our understanding of such complex issues. This book shows how empirical social research can be used to illuminate and answer such quandaries. Editor(s): Jacoby, Liva; Siminoff, Laura A.; Baker, Robert; Shelton, Wayne N. Series: Advances in Bioethics. Num Pages: 234 pages. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312665
- ISBN
- 9780762312665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.87
€ 121.87
Paperback. A major biography of Emma Darwin of whom the author writes: 'Darwin's debt to Emma can never be fully estimated. Without her he might have been a clever man who yet achieved nothing' Num Pages: 384 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGH; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 258. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001644
- ISBN
- 9780747262480
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. Emerging Epidemics provides a global perspective on the management and prevention of emerging and re-emerging diseases. In addition to covering the diagnosis, therapy, prevention of a variety of individual diseases, the book also examines the social and behavioral issues which can contribute to epidemics. Num Pages: 760 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 760
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118393239
- ISBN
- 9781118393239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.95
€ 198.95
Hardback. This volume provides a critical overview of the nature of nanotechnology and its applications in the biomedical sciences, as well as the philosophical and ethico-legal issues it raises. The articles are an exploration by scholars from various disciplines. Editor(s): Jotterand, Fabrice. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MQW; PSAD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086489
- ISBN
- 9781402086489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.35
€ 190.35
hardcover. In this dependable and cutting-edge book, accomplished investigators provide detailed descriptions on how to expand ESCs from the most commonly used species ex vivo, i.e. mouse and human, in static culture as well as in controllable bioreactor processes. Editor(s): Nieden, Nicole I. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607619611
- ISBN
- 9781607619611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.77
€ 125.77
paperback. This book covers a variety of topics, such as hematopoietic stem cells derived from ES cells, the interaction of these cells with natural killer cells or with cytotoxic T cells, and protocols for the derivation of hematopoietic cells and neuronal cells. Editor(s): Zavazava, Nicholas. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 220 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493962327
- ISBN
- 9781493962327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 153.93
€ 153.93
Paperback. In this text, feminists discuss bioethics topics in a feminist light. Among the subjects explored are the care/justice debates, transforming bioethics, and reproduction. The text also covers issues such as culturally appropriate responses to reproductive health problems in developing countries. Editor(s): Donchin, Anne; Purdy, Laura M. Series: New Feminist Perspectives. Num Pages: 296 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JFFK; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 253 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847689255
- ISBN
- 9780847689255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.51
€ 64.51