Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. How do we know that species change? Has there really been enough time for evolution to operate? This title details the evidence for evolution. It covers different levels of evolution, from within-species changes, which are much less challenging to see and believe, to much larger ones, say, from fish to amphibian, or from land mammal to whale. Num Pages: 144 pages, 10 halftones, 27 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226723808
- ISBN
- 9780226723808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.41
€ 129.41
Hardback. Num Pages: 464 pages, 235 colour illustrations, 27 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; PSAF; RBK; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 261 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1178.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781498742900
- ISBN
- 9781498742900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.62
€ 92.62
Paperback. Through twenty-five lively essays examining the field's history and trends, shortcomings and strengths, and the political and policy interplay within the bioethical realm, this comprehensive book begins a much-needed critical and constructive discussion of the moral landscape of bioethics. Editor(s): Eckenwiler, Lisa A.; Cohn, Felicia. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801886126
- ISBN
- 9780801886126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.22
€ 33.99
€ 29.22
paperback. Considers the implications of autism for the nature of consciousness, our understanding of the consciousness of others, meaning theories in philosophy of language, and the modality of mind. This book explores questions about genetic decision making, research into the nature of autism, and the controversial quest for a cure. Series: Bioethics and the Humanities. Num Pages: 248 pages, 6 b&w photos. BIC Classification: MBDC; MJNA; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220134
- ISBN
- 9780253220134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.03
€ 30.03
paperback. These essays examine the developments in three fundamental biological disciplines - embryology, evolutionary biology, and genetics. Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology. Num Pages: 290 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0034783
- ISBN
- 9780521545280
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.91
€ 5.91
Paperback. At the beginning of this century enormous progress had been made in genetics. The Human Genome Project finished sequencing human DNA. It seemed it was only a matter of time until we had all the answers to the secrets of life on this planet. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848313477
- ISBN
- 9781848313477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.02
€ 15.99
€ 12.02
Hardback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 77 figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- n
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231163040
- ISBN
- 9780231163040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.35
€ 69.35
Hardcover. The field of molecular biology has revolutionized the study of biology. The applications to medicine are enormous, ranging from diagnostic techniques for disease and genetic disorders, to drugs, to gene therapy. Num Pages: 2878 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAK; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 298 x 235 x 170. Weight in Grams: 8020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 2878
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471153023
- ISBN
- 9780471153023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 3,110.68
€ 3,110.68
The Emergence of Humans. An Exploration of the Evolutionary Timeline.
Ash, Patricia J.; Robinson, David J.
Paperback. * Carefully structured around the evolutionary timeline. * Clearly written and presented with numerous full colourillustrations * Includes integrated self-assessment questions and acomprehensive glossary. * Provides objective coverage of contentious issues. . Num Pages: 338 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, frontispiece, figures. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 20. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470013151
- ISBN
- 9780470013151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.01
€ 101.01
hardcover. This major new edition features many topics not covered in the original, including graphical models, random forests, and ensemble methods. As before, it covers the conceptual framework for statistical data in our rapidly expanding computerized world. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 745 pages, 282 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PSA; UNF; UYAM; UYQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1422.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 767
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009, Corr. 9th printing 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848570
- ISBN
- 9780387848570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.08
€ 106.08
Paperback. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 408 pages, 6 halftones, 43 line drawings, 33 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 710. Complexity, Uncertainty, and Managing for Sustainability. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. 408 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSAF. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 19. Weight: 704.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132510
- ISBN
- 9780231132510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.08
€ 74.08
The Ecosystem Approach. Complexity, Uncertainty, and Managing for Sust...
Waltner-Toews, David; Kay, Professor James J....
Hardback. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 408 pages, 6 halftones, 43 line drawings, 33 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 871.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132503
- ISBN
- 9780231132503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.08
€ 185.08
Hardcover. 384 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Bianchi, G.; Skjoldal, H.R. Sustainable use of aquatic ecosystems is high on regional, national and international agendas and central to the implementation of international agreements on biological diversity, fisheries and fish stock management. This book covers theoretical and applied aspects of sustainable management, with emphasis on addressing implementation issues. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSAF; TVT. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 24. Weight: 1014.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934149
- ISBN
- 9781845934149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.85€ 152.59
€ 153.85
€ 152.59
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Pub
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840643787
- ISBN
- 9781840643787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.26
€ 150.26
Paperback. Explores how place-focused research yields exportable general knowledge as well as practical local knowledge, and how society can facilitate ecological understanding by investing in field sites, place-centered databases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and field-oriented education programs that emphasize natural history. Editor(s): Billick, Ian; Price, Mary V. Num Pages: 512 pages, 42 halftones, 32 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226050430
- ISBN
- 9780226050430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.96
€ 81.96
Hardcover. Explores how place-focused research yields exportable general knowledge as well as practical local knowledge, and how society can facilitate ecological understanding by investing in field sites, place-centered databases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and field-oriented education programs that emphasize natural history. Editor(s): Billick, Ian. Num Pages: 512 pages, 42 halftones, 32 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226050423
- ISBN
- 9780226050423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.62
€ 195.62
Paperback. This work sounds an early warning about an environmental catastrophe that has become all too familiar today - the invasion of nonnative species. The author explains the devastating effects that invasive species can have on local ecosystems. Num Pages: 186 pages, 42ill. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 186
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226206387
- ISBN
- 9780226206387
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.16
€ 32.16
Paperback. Explains what is known about hydrothermal systems in terms of their deep-sea environment and their geological and chemical makeup. This book explores the possibility that life originated at hydrothermal vents, a hypothesis that has had impact on our ideas about the potential for life on other planets or planetary bodies in our solar system. Num Pages: 448 pages, 4 pages of color plates, 28 halftones, 158 line illus., 30 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT; PSVW; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691049298
- ISBN
- 9780691049298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 148.14
€ 148.14
Hardback. Edited and written by leading researchers from around the world, The Ecological Genomics of Fungi covers a broad diversity of fungal systems and provides unique insight into the functions of those fungi in various ecosystems, from soil, to plant, to human. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAK1; PSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 22. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119946106
- ISBN
- 9781119946106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.04
€ 222.04
Paperback. How do we make the field and laboratory coherent? How do we use statistics to help experimentation? How do we integrate modeling and statistics? This book answers these questions. It makes liberal use of computer programming for the generation of hypotheses, exploration of data, and the comparison of different models. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 67 line illus. 27 tables. BIC Classification: PBW; PDN; PSAF; PSTS; PSVS; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 137 x 22. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691034973
- ISBN
- 9780691034973
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.39
€ 132.39