Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. Bioethics is the ethics, or moral principles and rules of conduct, of medical and biological research. This text is an introductory text of just biological and not medical bioethics. Editor(s): Bryant, John; Velle, Linda Baggott La; Searle, John. Num Pages: 372 pages, facsimiles, glossary, index. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471495321
- ISBN
- 9780471495321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 280.02
€ 280.02
Hardback. D. Editor(s): Shapshay, Sandra. Num Pages: 400 pages, 5, 4 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: APFA; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890772
- ISBN
- 9780801890772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.00
€ 75.00
Paperback. D. Editor(s): Shapshay, Sandra. Num Pages: 400 pages, 5, 4 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: APFA; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 27. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890789
- ISBN
- 9780801890789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 30.27
€ 34.99
€ 30.27
Emphasising on human goods such as life, health, friendship, and knowledge and the wrongness of intentionally turning against them, the book provides a valuable approach to controversial bioethical questions at the beginning and end of life. Its approach contrasts with that of the dominant bioethical theories of utilitarianism and principlism. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626162716
- ISBN
- 9781626162716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.47
€ 112.47
Paperback. Editor(s): Humber, James M.; Almeder, Robert F. Series: Biomedical Ethics Reviews. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781475746099
- ISBN
- 9781475746099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Bioethics and Moral Content, National Traditions of Health Care Morali...
. Ed(S): Engelhardt, H. Tristram; Rasmussen, ...
Hardback. Explores the plurality of moral perspectives shaping bioethics. This book includes contributions from Hong Kong, China, Japan, Texas, the United States, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. It offers a perspective of the range of approaches to bioethics. It brings into question whether there is unambiguously one ethics for bioethics to apply. Editor(s): Engelhardt, H. Tristram; Rasmussen, L. M. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792368281
- ISBN
- 9780792368281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.82
€ 201.82
Hardcover. Editor(s): Pace, Tyler N. Num Pages: 143 pages, tables, illus. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 143
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617282904
- ISBN
- 9781617282904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.33€ 93.93
€ 135.33
€ 93.93
Hardback. Deals with the topic of health inequalities and health disparities. This volume includes an introductory look at the issue of health care inequalities and disparities, racial and ethnic inequalities and disparities, issues related to substance abuse, and mental health and related concerns. It also looks at issues of vulnerable women. Editor(s): Rothman, Barbara Katz; Armstrong, Elizabeth M.; Tiger, Rebecca. Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 364 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFM; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 188 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762314386
- ISBN
- 9780762314386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.17
€ 122.17
Hardcover. Discussing the major issues of microbial biodiversity, this book provides readers with a clear perspective of how it differs from that of plants and animals as well as how it has evolved. Bringing together experts from around the world, the book offers a unique source of information that spans the diversity of microbial life. Series: Wiley Series in Ecological & Applied Microbiology. Num Pages: 592 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 36. Weight in Grams: 994.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471254331
- ISBN
- 9780471254331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.46
€ 218.46
Paperback. The title provides an overview of the current knowledge about the diversity of the living world and the various problems associated with its conservation and sustainable use. Covering both the fundamentals of the subject, along with the latest research, Biodiversity presents key conservation issues within a framework of global case studies. Num Pages: 296 pages, bibliography, references. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470849576
- ISBN
- 9780470849576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.39
€ 82.39
Paperback. In Biocode, Dawn Field and Neil Davies capture the scale and excitement of the rapidly growing field of genomics. From automatic DNA sequencing of newborns to synthetic life, and the sequencing of whole ecosystems, genomics is set to revolutionize our understanding of life on Earth and affect us all. Num Pages: 208 pages, 9 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK; PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 15. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199687763
- ISBN
- 9780199687763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.78
€ 32.78
Hardback. The RecQ-family helicases are a group of helicases which have important roles in the maintenance of genomic stability in many organisms. In humans, mutations in three RecQ-family helicases lead to disease. This book examines these helicases. It is intended for the researchers invested in these particular disorders. Num Pages: 92 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 92
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379843
- ISBN
- 9780792379843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.19
€ 131.19
Paperback. There is no such thing as an average person, we are all genetically and biologically unique. But when sperm meets egg, our characteristics are not locked in stone. This work argues that bad genes do not necessarily cause disease by themselves, and nutrition and environment can alter the outcome. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; VFMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780879838935
- ISBN
- 9780879838935
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.94
€ 30.99
€ 22.94
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
Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- BenBella Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935251743
- ISBN
- 9781935251743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.99
€ 18.99
€ 16.99
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 1032
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305114036
- ISBN
- 9781305114036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.20
€ 136.20
Paperback. The bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem and The Code Book tells the story of the brilliant minds that deciphered the mysteries of the Big Bang. A fascinating exploration of the ultimate question: how was our universe created? Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 38. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Edition
- New Edition
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007152520
- ISBN
- 9780007152520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 15.95
€ 21.99
€ 15.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 14 line illus. BIC Classification: JM; PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691165561
- ISBN
- 9780691165561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 22.39
€ 29.99
€ 22.39
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JMH; PSAJ; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231171885
- ISBN
- 9780231171885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.03
€ 51.03
paperback. Series: Contemporary Issues in Biomedicine, Ethics and Society. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461288534
- ISBN
- 9781461288534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.59
€ 67.59
Hardcover. This updated final volume in the best-selling series of reference works features descriptions of more than 200 genera in 49 families and includes a revised taxonomic outline for the Actinobacteria as well as many medically and industrially important taxa. Editor(s): Whitman, William B.; Goodfellow, Michael; Kampfer, Peter; Busse, Hans-Jurgen; Trujillo, Martha E.; Garrity, George; Ludwig, Wolfgang; Suzuki, Ken-Ichiro. Num Pages: 2083 pages, 450 black & white illustrations, 178 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMFM; PSA; PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 86. Weight in Grams: 6081.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 1750
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387950433
- ISBN
- 9780387950433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 488.74
€ 488.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AQ; PSAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 131 x 7. Weight in Grams: 96.
- Publisher
- Wooden Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904263692
- ISBN
- 9781904263692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.23
€ 9.23
Hardback. Can genetics contribute to improving education for all learners? This book considers how education can benefit from the recent progress in genetically informative research, providing new insights into the origins of individual differences in educational traits. These can range from cognitive abilities to motivation and personality. Editor(s): Kovas, Yulia; Malykh, Sergey; Gaysina, Darya. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; JNC; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137437310
- ISBN
- 9781137437310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.57
€ 129.57
Paperback. Intended for graduate and upper level undergraduate courses in behavioural ecology where students are already familiar with the basic ideas, this book continues to define the subject. A completely new set of contributions has been brought together once more to take account of the many exciting new developments in the field. Editor(s): Krebs, J. R.; Davies, N. B. Num Pages: 464 pages, 88 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMAL; PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865427310
- ISBN
- 9780865427310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.69
€ 88.69