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Life sciences: general issues

Hardback. In The Origin of Species Darwin outlined his theory of evolution, which proposed that species had been evolving and differentiating over time under the influence of natural selection. On its publication it became hugely influential, bringing about a seismic shift in the scientific view of humanity's place in the world. Series: Macmillan Collector's Library. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 106 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509827695
ISBN
9781509827695
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. In the Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply held beliefs of the Western world. The present edition provides a detailed discussion of his theories and adds an account of the responses of readers to the book on first publication. These cast light on recent controversies, such as questions of design and descent. Editor(s): Beer, Gillian. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 432 pages, one chart. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 128 x 27. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199219223
ISBN
9780199219223
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.77

Paperback. Before the "Origin of Species", accepted thinking held that life was the static and perfect creation of God. By a single, systematic argument Darwin called this view into question. This edition includes brief biographies of some of the most important scientific thinkers leading up to and surrounding the "Origin of Species". Illustrator(s): Hirst, Damien. Editor(s): Bynum, William F. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: HP; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 392. 516pp
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Penguin Classics London
Edition
01st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
9780140439120
ISBN
9780140439120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. This, the most interesting and helpful edition of Charles Darwin's major work, is now available in an inexpensive paperback edition. It is written with a clarity, forcefulness, and conciseness not found in any subsequent revision. For modern reading and for reference, it is the standard edition. Num Pages: 540 pages, 1 halftone. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 141 x 31. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
Facsimile
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674637528
ISBN
9780674637528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.51

Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 133 x 22. Weight in Grams: 264. By Means of Natural Selection. 336 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Dimension: 208 x 133 x 22. Weight: 262.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Dover Giant Thrift Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486450063
ISBN
9780486450063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198758129
ISBN
9780198758129
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.00
€ 13.27

Hardcover. Oomycetes are pathogens that pose a risk to agricultural crops and animals the USDA states they can cause $1 - $2 billion in losses worldwide each year to soybeans alone. This book brings together the knowledge from and tools for genetic and genomic research into oomycetes to help solve the problems this pathogen poses to crops and animals. Num Pages: 574 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSQ; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 934.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
574
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470255674
ISBN
9780470255674
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 223.51

Paperback. Optimization theory is designed to find the best ways of doing things. This work shows how extraordinarily diverse branches of biology are illuminated by the powerful methods of optimization theory. It also explains the mathematics involved, with biology students in mind. It is also useful for professionals, ranging from teachers to researchers. Num Pages: 176 pages, 38 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: PDE; PSAJ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 257.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
Revised
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691027982
ISBN
9780691027982
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 95.77
€ 73.20

Paperback. Num Pages: 66 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSAK1; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 134.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
66
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617289057
ISBN
9781617289057
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.40
€ 51.35

Paperback. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781316633465
ISBN
9781316633465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.94

Hardback. Provides the first comprehensive review of the evolution of tropical rain forests on a continent by continent basis, within an up--to--date tectonic, palaeogeographical and palaeoclimatic framework primarily by reference to the record of fossil pollens and spores. Num Pages: 378 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HBT; PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 962.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
378
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471983262
ISBN
9780471983262
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 397.80

Paperback. Offers an original way to integrate spiritual and scientific views of human evolution. This work offers an alternative to the way we think about our origins: random mutation (mechanistic neo-Darwinism), Genesis (God did it all personally), and Intelligent Design (God personally does what we can't otherwise account for). Num Pages: 245 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HREZ; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
245
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845192600
ISBN
9781845192600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 28.34

Paperback. HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. Series: Collins Classics. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 177 x 41. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
William Collins
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007902231
ISBN
9780007902231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.76

Hardback. .
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
179
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319005171
ISBN
9783319005171
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.46
€ 46.06

Paperback. Second edition of Freeman Dyson's fascinating examination of the origins of life on earth. Num Pages: 112 pages, 4 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 150.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521626682
ISBN
9780521626682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.90

Paperback. 'British prehistory will never look the same again.' Professor Colin Renfrew, University of Cambridge Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrated throughout. BIC Classification: JHMP; PDZ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 43. Weight in Grams: 552.
Publisher
Constable and Robinson United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845294823
ISBN
9781845294823
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.86

Paperback. Donald traces the evolution of human culture and cognition from primitive apes to artificial intelligence, presenting an enterprising and original theory of how the human mind evolved from its presymbolic form. Num Pages: 424 pages, 17 line illustrations, 5 tables. BIC Classification: JFC; JMAL; JMR; PSAJ; UYQ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 722.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674644847
ISBN
9780674644847
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 36.26

Hardback. Tracing mankind's evolution from the birth of life on Earth three billion years ago to the emergence of modern human beings, this volume explains how the field of evolutionary study has been aided by research in comparative anatomy and molecular biology. Translator(s): Friis, Erik J. Num Pages: 158 pages, 70 illustrations, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 317.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080613
ISBN
9780231080613
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.24
€ 49.94

Paperback. We have long attributed man's violent, aggressive, competitive nature to his animal ancestry. But what if we are just as given to cooperation, empathy, and morality by virtue of our genes? This work looks at the most provocative aspects of human nature - power, sex, violence, kindness, and morality. Num Pages: 300 pages, Black and white photographs. BIC Classification: JM; PSAJ; PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Granta Books
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862078826
ISBN
9781862078826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.63

Paperback. This imaginative exploration into living with soul is based of Rudolf Steiner's research into the senses, and offers a lucid introduction to spiritual psychology. Translator(s): Cornelis, Jakob K. Series: Social Ecology & Change. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HRQC; JMM; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 211 x 11. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Hawthorn Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781869890759
ISBN
9781869890759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.67

Paperback. Num Pages: 59 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 136 x 7. Weight in Grams: 114.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
59
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616687489
ISBN
9781616687489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.40
€ 51.35

Paperback. Discusses a contentious 19th-century debate about apes, humans, and competing theories of evolution Num Pages: 192 pages, 29 b&w photos. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253220516
ISBN
9780253220516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.79

Paperback. Editor(s): Bickle, John. Series: Oxford Handbooks in Philosophy. Num Pages: 656 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1052.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199965502
ISBN
9780199965502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.14

Paperback. Oxygen is the engine of life and evolution. This book explores the impact that oxygen has had on Earth, and the history of life. Explaining the rise of animals and plants, the origin of two sexes, and the evolution of ageing and death, it offers fresh perspectives on our own lives, explaining why we age and what we can do about it. Series: Oxford Landmark Science. Num Pages: 400 pages, 13 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS; PSAJ; RB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198784937
ISBN
9780198784937
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.98

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