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Life sciences: general issues

Hardback. In this collection of essays, historians discuss the applications of evolutionary theory to cultural, social, economic and political phenomena. Contributors include anthropologist Donald Brown, archaeologist Albert Naccache and demographer Noel Bonneuil. Editor(s): Pomper, Philip; Shaw, David Gary. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBAH; JFCX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742521605
ISBN
9780742521605
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 206.87

hardcover. Editor(s): Pauly, Daniel; Tesfamichael, Dawit. Series: Coral Reefs of the World. Num Pages: 216 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 73 colour illustrations, 52 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSL; PSAF; PSPM; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 809.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401774338
ISBN
9789401774338
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.03

Hardcover. The advent of recombinant DNA technology in the 1970s was a key moment in the history of both biotechnology and the commercialization of academic research. This book brings to life the hybrid origin story of biotechnology and ways the academic culture of science has changed in tandem with the early commercialization of recombinant DNA technology. Series: Synthesis. Num Pages: 304 pages, 18 halftones, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSB; TBX; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 257 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226143835
ISBN
9780226143835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 36.20

Hardback. Offers a perspective on Darwin's impact in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds. Editor(s): Glick, Thomas F.; Puig-Samper, Miguel Angel; Ruiz, Rosaura. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1DSP; 1KL; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1320.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
295
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402000829
ISBN
9781402000829
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.66

Paperback. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: BM; JM; PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617230158
ISBN
9781617230158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.66

Hardback. Num Pages: 278 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 26 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMR; JMS; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137408822
ISBN
9781137408822
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.30

Paperback. The Proactionary Imperative debates the concept of transforming human nature, including such thorny topics as humanity's privilege as a species, our capacity to 'play God', the idea that we might treat our genes as a capital investment, eugenics and what it might mean to be 'human' in the context of risky scientific and technological interventions. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; PDA; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137433091
ISBN
9781137433091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 129.03

Hardback. The Proactionary Imperative debates the concept of transforming human nature, including such thorny topics as humanity's privilege as a species, our capacity to 'play God', the idea that we might treat our genes as a capital investment, eugenics and what it might mean to be 'human' in the context of risky scientific and technological interventions. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFM; JHBA; PDA; PDX; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
162
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137302977
ISBN
9781137302977
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.22

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 418 pages, 27 halftones 26 figs. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; BGT; PDX; PNF; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691633978
ISBN
9780691633978
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 273.56

Paperback. As our minds develop we create a personalized inner world based on our experiences. But during periods of intense emotion, such as anger, fear or euphoria, we can literally lose our mind, returning to the mental state we experienced as infants. This book intends to answer how our unique sense of self is created. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JMM; PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141007205
ISBN
9780141007205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.80

Hardback. He urges his fellow Christians to refuse to participate in the intellectually stifling debate over evolution and creationism/intelligent design. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRCM; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801894787
ISBN
9780801894787
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.27

Hardback. Contains some articles on the important topics in seven major areas: phylogenetics and the history of life; selection and adaptation; evolutionary processes; genes, genomes, and phenotypes; speciation and macroevolution; evolution of behavior, society, and humans; and evolution and modern society. Editor(s): Baum, David A.; Futuyma, Douglas J.; Hoekstra, Hopi E.; Moore, Allen J.; Peichel, Catherine Lynn; Schluter, Dolph; Whitlock, Michael. Num Pages: 872 pages, 16 color illus. 4 halftones. 97 line illus. 23 tables. 1 map. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 264 x 203 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1946.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
880
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691149776
ISBN
9780691149776
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.17
€ 97.49

Paperback. Editor(s): Baum, David A.; Futuyma, Douglas J.; Hoekstra, Hopi E.; Lenski, Richard E.; Moore, Allen J.; Peichel, Cahterine L.; Schluter, Dolph; Whitlock, Michael C. Num Pages: 888 pages, 16 color illus. 4 halftones. 97 line illus. 23 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691175874
ISBN
9780691175874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.34
€ 46.96

Paperback. Original publication and copyright date: 2009. Editor(s): Levin, Simon A.; Carpenter, Stephen R.; Godfray, H. Charles J.; Kinzig, Ann P.; Loreau, Michel; Losos, Jonathan B.; Walker, Brian; Wilcove, David S. Num Pages: 832 pages, 25 color illus. 14 halftones. 185 line illus. 22 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 205 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1728.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
848
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691156040
ISBN
9780691156040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.67
€ 54.12

Paperback. Takes you to the edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. This book brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. It shows, by harnessing this science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847946249
ISBN
9781847946249
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.71

Hardcover. Examines key trends in emerging strategic technologies and the implications for geopolitics and human dignity. Al-Rodhan argues that future evolution into transhumans is inevitable. In preparation, the global community is urged to establish strict moral and legal guidelines balancing innovation with the guarantee of dignity for all. Series: Cambridge Commonwealth Series. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JPA; JPSL; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 207 x 247 x 32. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230290846
ISBN
9780230290846
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.33

Paperback. Examines key trends in emerging strategic technologies and the implications for geopolitics and human dignity. Al-Rodhan argues that future evolution into transhumans is inevitable. In preparation, the global community is urged to establish strict moral and legal guidelines balancing innovation with the guarantee of dignity for all. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JPA; PSAJ; RG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349331642
ISBN
9781349331642
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.15

Hardcover. A meeting of great minds at the intersection of the arts and sciences Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; PDA; PSAJ; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 202.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bellevue Literary Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781934137727
ISBN
9781934137727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.29

Paperback. Is it really possible to change the structure and function of the brain, and in so doing alter how we think and feel? The answer is a resounding yes. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAN; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Constable
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845296742
ISBN
9781845296742
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 317 pages, black & white plates, colour plates. BIC Classification: MBX; MJCL; MMG; PDX; PSAK; VFD; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
The Experiment LLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781615191970
ISBN
9781615191970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.25

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