Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Through the first half of the twentieth century, emotions were a legitimate object of scientific study across a variety of disciplines. After 1945, however, in the wake of Nazi irrationalism, emotions became increasingly marginalized and postwar rationalism took central stage. This book chronicles the curious resurgence of emotion studies. Editor(s): Biess, Frank; Gross, Daniel M. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JMQ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 226 x 26. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226126487
- ISBN
- 9780226126487
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 36.57
€ 45.99
€ 36.57
paperback. This 2001 book brings together many of David Hull's most important essays on selection in one accessible volume. Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology. Num Pages: 278 pages, 2 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0034748
- ISBN
- 9780521644051
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Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.65
€ 5.65
Paperback. If humans are to understand and discover ways of addressing complex social and ecological problems, we first need to find intimacy with our particular places and communities. This title argues for the need for ecology to engage with philosophical values and economic motivations in a political process of negotiation. Num Pages: 240 pages, 9 b/w illustrations, 1 map, 2 tables. BIC Classification: PD; PSAF; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520285200
- ISBN
- 9780520285200
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.05
€ 33.99
€ 25.05
Paperback. Most conventional gardening books concentrate on how and when to carry out horticultural tasks such as pruning, seed sowing and taking cuttings. Science and the Garden, Third Edition is unique in explaining in straightforward terms some of the science that underlies these practices. Editor(s): Ingram, David S.; Vince-Prue, Daphne; Gregory, Peter J. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118778432
- ISBN
- 9781118778432
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Condition: New
€ 58.39
€ 58.39
Hardcover. Num Pages: 454 pages. BIC Classification: PD; PSAJ. Dimension: 185 x 257 x 23. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631178672
- ISBN
- 9781631178672
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.86€ 249.66
€ 362.86
€ 249.66
Hardback. Treasured by birders-and an invaluable reference for ornithologists, conservationists, and land use planners-this book will significantly influence our understanding and management of avian species in the region for the next decade. Editor(s): Ellison, Walter G. Num Pages: 520 pages, 445, 199 maps, 18 black & white line drawings, 224 colour illustrations, 4 black & white. BIC Classification: PSAF; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 218 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801895760
- ISBN
- 9780801895760
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Condition: New
€ 79.60€ 77.87
€ 79.60
€ 77.87
Paperback. Num Pages: 108 pages, 103ill. BIC Classification: MFC; PSAJ; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 253 x 5. Weight in Grams: 252.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Anthroposophic Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780880100878
- ISBN
- 9780880100878
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Condition: New
€ 26.12
€ 26.12
Hardcover. This up-to-date review of seed genomics, from basic seed biology to practical applications in crop science, provides a thorough background understanding of seed biology from a basic science perspective. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 692.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470960158
- ISBN
- 9780470960158
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Condition: New
€ 238.64
€ 238.64
Paperback. Describes the methodology for predicting the genetic merit of animals in the context of genetic improvement in an animal breeding programme. The methodology is developed from first principles, and all the required statistical and mathematical concepts are included in the book. Num Pages: 208 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVH; TVHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991696
- ISBN
- 9780851991696
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Condition: New
€ 107.73
€ 107.73
Paperback. The present edition contains selections from Darwin's Origin of Species that attempt to present the principal lines of argument, without becoming bogged down in details. It also includes notes and other remarks designed to help readers focus on what is essential in Darwin's argument for his theory of the development of living things. Editor(s): Maistrellis, Nicholas. Num Pages: 124 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 254 x 8. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Green Lion Press United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781888009347
- ISBN
- 9781888009347
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Condition: New
€ 12.13
€ 12.13
Paperback. Series: Insurrections: Critical Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: GTR; HPM; JMAF; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231158312
- ISBN
- 9780231158312
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.47
€ 40.99
€ 29.47
Hardback. Series: Insurrections: Critical Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: GTR; HPM; JMAF; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231158305
- ISBN
- 9780231158305
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Condition: New
€ 117.05€ 90.50
€ 117.05
€ 90.50
Paperback. A primer on self-organization in biological systems for students and other enthusiasts, this book introduces readers to the basic concepts and tools for studying self-organization and then examines numerous examples of self-organization in the natural world. Series: Princeton Studies in Complexity. Num Pages: 560 pages, 8 color plates. 32 halftones. 180 line illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 35. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691116242
- ISBN
- 9780691116242
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Condition: New
€ 91.30€ 71.43
€ 91.30
€ 71.43
Paperback. Deals with the usefulness of tools from statistical physics in ecology. This book provides an introduction to complex systems theory, and asks whether universal laws shape the structure of ecosystems. Tackling classic ecological questions, its presentation of theories and data focuses on the power of statistical physics and complexity in ecology. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 384 pages, 112 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691070407
- ISBN
- 9780691070407
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Condition: New
€ 87.79€ 68.87
€ 87.79
€ 68.87
Paperback. Editor(s): Porter, Olivia H. Num Pages: 81 pages. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 7. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633211025
- ISBN
- 9781633211025
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Condition: New
€ 135.77€ 95.40
€ 135.77
€ 95.40
Paperback. This book asks whether evolution can help us to understand human behaviour and explores diverse evolutionary methods and arguments. It provides a short, readable introduction to the science behind the works of Dawkins, Dennett, Wilson and Pinker. It is widely used in undergraduate courses around the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMAL; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199586967
- ISBN
- 9780199586967
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Condition: New
€ 59.02
€ 59.02
Paperback. This is the first modern textbook of sensory ecology. It provides an introduction to the key ideas, theories, and examples, describes how sensory systems work, and explores the links between the senses, animal signals, behaviour, and evolution. The book also tackles mechanistic and functional questions, integrating theoretical and empirical work. Num Pages: 264 pages, 68 colour line drawings, 45 colour halftones. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 12. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199601783
- ISBN
- 9780199601783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.85
€ 98.85
Paperback. Gene sequence data is the most abundant type of data available, and if you're interested in analyzing it, you'll find a wealth of computational methods and tools to help you. This is a resource for anyone who needs to know about the practical aspects and mechanics of sequence analysis. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596004941
- ISBN
- 9780596004941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.86
€ 32.99
€ 31.86
Hardback. Tells the story of author's life as a naturalist and the concepts that drive his interest in researching the ecological role of large predators. Using the relationship between sea otters, kelp, and sea urchins as a touchstone, he retraces his investigations of numerous other species, ecosystems, and more. Series: Organisms and Environments. Num Pages: 256 pages, 19 b/w photos, 14 line illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520285033
- ISBN
- 9780520285033
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.04
€ 33.99
€ 25.04
Hardcover. Editor(s): Villanueva, Reyna O. Num Pages: 131 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626182875
- ISBN
- 9781626182875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.28€ 130.40
€ 187.28
€ 130.40
Paperback. Professor Bryan Sykes provides a first-hand account of his research into a gene which passes undiluted from generation to generation through the maternal line and shows how it is being used to track our genetic ancestors. Num Pages: 368 pages, map. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780552152181
- ISBN
- 9780552152181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.08
€ 15.99
€ 11.08
Paperback. Synthesizes the literature on sex allocation, providing a conceptual framework and demonstrating how sex-allocation studies can answer broader questions in evolutionary and behavioral biology. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 480 pages, 107 line illus. 15 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691089645
- ISBN
- 9780691089645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.23€ 55.74
€ 70.23
€ 55.74
Hardback. Editor(s): D'Aquino, Mario; Stallone, Vincente. Num Pages: 173 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 238 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624171437
- ISBN
- 9781624171437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.71€ 149.96
€ 217.71
€ 149.96
Hardcover. Tracking the emergence of a new and distinctive way of thinking about sex represented by the unalterable, simple, and visually compelling binary of the X and Y chromosomes, this title examines the interaction between cultural gender norms and genetic theories of sex from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present, postgenomic age. Num Pages: 312 pages, 21 halftones, 11 line drawings. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PDX; PSAK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226084688
- ISBN
- 9780226084688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.64€ 78.29
€ 93.64
€ 78.29