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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. Drawing together interview material, medical publications, and first-hand accounts, this book shows that what is being remade in the burgeoning medical field of face transplantation is not only the lives of patients, but also the very ways that state institutions, surgeons, and families make sense of rights, claims for inclusion, and life itself. Num Pages: 82 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFMG; MBDC; MBS; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 11. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137452719
- ISBN
- 9781137452719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.65
€ 65.65
Hardback. Presenting a method for the analysis of ecological systems using numerical models, this book describes the development of these models by means of relational diagrams and rate equations. The calculation of the dynamic behaviour of the models is studied through small computer programs. Editor(s): Leffelaar, P. A. Series: Current Issues in Production Ecology. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355250
- ISBN
- 9780792355250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.94
€ 255.94
Paperback. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 538 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1031.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 538
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401049344
- ISBN
- 9789401049344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.16
€ 253.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 140 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1922
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401767026
- ISBN
- 9789401767026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.56
€ 65.56
Paperback. Darwin applies his theories of evolution and environmental adaptation to the mechanics of climbing plants. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Darwin, Evolution and Genetics. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Cambridge Library Collection United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781108003599
- ISBN
- 9781108003599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.58
€ 31.58
Paperback. Just as Darwin's ideas continue to propel the modern study of adaptation, so too Richard Owen's contributions fuel the interest in homology, organic form, and evolutionary developmental biology. This title offers his theory of the archetype and his views on species origins. Editor(s): Amundson, Ron. Num Pages: 120 pages, figures, black & white plates. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226641935
- ISBN
- 9780226641935
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.00
€ 34.99
€ 28.00
Hardback. Marking A R Wallace's death in 1913, the author presents in facsimile, with transcription and annotations, the "Species Notebook" of 1855-1859 containing notes from Wallace's Malay expedition that reveal the travels, trials, and genius of the co-discoverer of natural selection - Darwin's equal among pioneers of evolution. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 228 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Facsimile, Annotated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674724884
- ISBN
- 9780674724884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.03€ 59.01
€ 64.03
€ 59.01
paperback. This book examines important questions in evolutionary biology, including how evolutionary innovations are generated and the origin of new constructional principles and new organs. It also scrutinizes the beginning of the major evolutionary transitions. Series: History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences. Num Pages: 309 pages, 61 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319353869
- ISBN
- 9783319353869
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.64
€ 127.64
Hardcover. The Origin of Autonomy and the Major Transitions in Evolution Series: History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences. Num Pages: 297 pages, 61 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319041407
- ISBN
- 9783319041407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.77
€ 128.77
Paperback. Investigates the origins of life's diversity and integrates data from molecular genetics, evolutionary developmental biology, embryology, comparative morphology, and paleontology into an analysis of interest to scholars from any of these fields. This book examines the sorts of evidence that can be gleaned from fossils, molecules, and morphology. Num Pages: 608 pages, 9 halftones, 252 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 185 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226845494
- ISBN
- 9780226845494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.39
€ 52.99
€ 41.39
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
€ 15.99€ 11.85
€ 15.99
€ 11.85
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€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. Charles Darwin's On The Origin of Species, in which he writes of his theories of evolution by natural selection, is one of the most important works of scientific study ever published. Editor(s): Carroll, Joseph. Series: Broadview Editions. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ; WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781551113371
- ISBN
- 9781551113371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.06
€ 25.99
€ 24.06
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
€ 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€ 31.92
€ 34.99
€ 31.92
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€ 13.91
€ 16.99
€ 13.91
Paperback. Translator(s): Braitenberg, Elisabeth H.; Braitenberg, Valentino. Series: Heidelberg Science Library. Num Pages: 129 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 129
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540083917
- ISBN
- 9783540083917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.82
€ 65.82
Hardcover. The neurosciences propose that the concept of will is scientifically untenable - it is our brain rather than our 'self' that controls our choices. Yet we seem to be confronted with increasing free choice in all areas of life. Using up-to-date empirical research in the social sciences and philosophy, this volume addresses the seeming contradiction. Editor(s): Maasen, Sabine; Sutter, Barbara. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 168 x 18. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013438
- ISBN
- 9780230013438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.85
€ 66.85
Paperback. Series: Progress in Clinical Biochemistry and Medicine. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; PSAN; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642705724
- ISBN
- 9783642705724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.77
€ 126.77
Paperback. Editor(s): Yaniv, Moshe; Ghysdael, Jacques. Series: Progress in Gene Expression. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034898164
- ISBN
- 9783034898164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.66
€ 66.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 219 pages, 549 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; PSF; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048163502
- ISBN
- 9789048163502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.16
€ 195.16
Hardback. Editor(s): Ryder, O.A.; Byrd, M.L. Num Pages: 373 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 373
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540132752
- ISBN
- 9783540132752
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.32
€ 135.32
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198758129
- ISBN
- 9780198758129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.47
€ 16.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 138 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 207.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540087267
- ISBN
- 9783540087267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.62
€ 126.62