Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardback. Explores Confucian views regarding the human body, health, virtue, suffering, suicide, euthanasia, 'human drugs', human experimentation, and justice in health care distribution. This volume is of interest to the readers of bioethics, ethics, and Confucianism, as well as for philosophers and other scholars already familiar with the subject. Editor(s): Fan, Ruiping. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357230
- ISBN
- 9780792357230
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€ 193.74
€ 193.74
Changes of Atmospheric Chemistry and Effects on Forest Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Huttl, R. F.; Bellmann, Klaus
Hardback. Summarises the result of an interdisciplinary research programme entitled 'Rehabilitation of the Atmosphere of the New States of Germany - Effects on Terrestrial Ecosystems'. Editor(s): Huttl, R. F.; Bellmann, Klaus. Series: Nutrients in Ecosystems. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PSAF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357131
- ISBN
- 9780792357131
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€ 188.76
€ 188.76
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Constanta-Mamaia, Romania, 6-10 October 1997 Editor(s): Besiktepe, Sukru T.; Unluata, Umit (Institute of Marine Sciences, METU, Erdemli, Icel, Turkey); Bologa, Alexandru S. (Romanian Marine Research Institute, Constanta, Romania). Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSK; PSAF; PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356769
- ISBN
- 9780792356769
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Condition: New
€ 128.52
€ 128.52
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Kiev, Ukraine, March 23-27, 1998 Editor(s): Malanotte-Rizzoli, Paola; Eremeev, Valery N. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 539 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSM; PBWH; PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 749.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 539
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355861
- ISBN
- 9780792355861
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Condition: New
€ 131.02
€ 131.02
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Kiev, Ukraine, March 23-27, 1998 Editor(s): Malanotte-Rizzoli, Paola; Eremeev, Valery N. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 539 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSM; PBWH; PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 30. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 539
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355854
- ISBN
- 9780792355854
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€ 133.62
€ 133.62
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355250
- ISBN
- 9780792355250
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Condition: New
€ 244.03
€ 244.03
Hardback. Presents results of molecular, genomic, and organismal evolutionary processes. This volume represents analyses, experiments, observations, reviews, discussions and forecasts of evolutionary theory comprising both novel methods and results, reanalyzed and reviewed data sets based on comparative, experimental, and theoretical studies. Editor(s): Wasser, Solomon P. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355182
- ISBN
- 9780792355182
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Condition: New
€ 256.39
€ 256.39
Hardback. Aims to elucidate the scientific and philosophical backgrounds that play a role in the debate taking place on the relation between selection and self-organization. This book is intended for biologists, philosophers of science, systems scientists, mathematicians, physicists, sociologists of science. Editor(s): Vijver, Gertrudis van de. Num Pages: 450 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352600
- ISBN
- 9780792352600
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Condition: New
€ 227.90
€ 227.90
Hardback. Proceedings of the Fifth Trieste Conference on Chemical Evolution: An Abdus Salam Memorial, Trieste, Italy, 22-26 September 1997 Num Pages: 407 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 407
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351726
- ISBN
- 9780792351726
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Condition: New
€ 243.24
€ 243.24
Hardback. Proceedings of the 10th Workshop of the International Association of Phytoplankton Taxonomy and Ecology (IAP), held in Granada, Spain, 21-29 June 1996 Editor(s): Alvarez-Cobelas, M.; Reynolds, Colin S.; Sanchez-Castillo, P.; Kristiansen, Jorgen. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 895.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 1998
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351719
- ISBN
- 9780792351719
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Condition: New
€ 198.00
€ 198.00
Hardback. Climate change represents one of the most alarming threats to ecosystems. This collection of papers provides an overview of the potentially serious impact that climate change may have on tropical forests. It presents a snapshot of how tropical forests are likely to react to the changes being wrought on our planet's atmosphere and climate. Editor(s): Markham, Adam. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from CLIMATIC CHANGE, 39:2-3, 1998
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351245
- ISBN
- 9780792351245
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Condition: New
€ 243.88
€ 243.88
Hardback. The International Decade for the East African Lakes (IDEAL) has completed its first phase of field studies, and has assembled in this volume its findings, ranging from seismic reflections to historical drought chronologies, geochemistry, and modern food web processes. Editor(s): Lehman, John T. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFG; PSAF; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351184
- ISBN
- 9780792351184
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Condition: New
€ 192.14
€ 192.14
The Dynamic Architecture of a Developing Organism. An Interdisciplinar...
L. V. (Moscow State University) Beloussov
Hardback. Considers the development of organisms as a multi-level feedback-linked self-organizing process. Centered around developmental problems, this book is intended for students and researchers in biology, biomechanics and mathematical modelling. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792350446
- ISBN
- 9780792350446
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Condition: New
€ 191.94
€ 191.94
Impacts of Global Change on Tree Physiology and Forest Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Mohren, G.M.J.; Kramer, K. (Dlo-Inst...
Hardback. Proceedings of the International Conference on Impacts of Global Change on Tree Physiology and Forest Ecosystems, held 26-29 November 1996, Wageningen Editor(s): Mohren, G.M.J.; Kramer, K. (DLO-Institute for Forestry and Nature Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands); Sabate, S. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349211
- ISBN
- 9780792349211
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Condition: New
€ 194.64
€ 194.64
Hardback. Provides information on human activities and the tropical rainforest. This book poses more questions than answers about the rainforest and it is hoped that it encourages readers to think about the rainforest in a wider way than hitherto. It is aimed at geographers, social anthropologists, archaeologists, pedologists, and foresters. Editor(s): Maloney, Bernard K. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348580
- ISBN
- 9780792348580
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Condition: New
€ 126.01
€ 126.01
Germ-Line Intervention and Our Responsibilities to Future Generations
. Ed(S): Agius, Emmanuel; Busuttil, S.
Hardback. Raises a number of ethical issues concerning the impact of genetic engineering on generations yet to be born. This volume focuses on the concept of human nature: theological and secular perspectives, genetic intervention and the common heritage view, and social responsibilities of geneticists towards future generations. Editor(s): Agius, Emmanuel; Busuttil, S. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 177 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 177
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348283
- ISBN
- 9780792348283
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Condition: New
€ 190.99
€ 190.99
Hardback. Describes the excess supply of nutrients and manure to agricultural lands and the resulting problems of groundwater contamination and surface water eutrophication. This book reviews these practices in the main EU countries and in North America and proposes a sustainable approach for dealing with this environmental deterioration. Series: Soil & Environment. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; PSAF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347941
- ISBN
- 9780792347941
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Condition: New
€ 126.06
€ 126.06
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Genome Structure and Function, held in Marciana Marina, Elba, Italy, 13-23 June 1996 Editor(s): Nicolini, Claudio A. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 3. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792345657
- ISBN
- 9780792345657
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Condition: New
€ 246.95
€ 246.95
Hardback. Suicide prevention is still neglected by governments and public health authorities, despite the fact that in several Western countries suicide has become the primary cause of death among younger age groups. The selected papers here express the need for a holistic viewpoint in suicide management. Editor(s): De Leo, Diego; Schmidtke, Armin; Diekstra, Rene F. W. Num Pages: 243 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBZ; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344681
- ISBN
- 9780792344681
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Condition: New
€ 189.85
€ 189.85
Hardback. As the field of bioethics has matured, increasing attention is being paid to how bioethical issues are treated in different moral and religious traditions and in different regions of the world. This volume discusses theological developments from 1992 to 1994 in Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Hindu, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, and Latter-Day Saint. Editor(s): Lustig, B. Andrew. Series: Bioethics Yearbook. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344285
- ISBN
- 9780792344285
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Condition: New
€ 193.15
€ 193.15
Hardback. This study summarizes the current status of knowledge related to effects of UV-B radiation on plant life, ranging from gene to ecosystem level. Responses to UV-B radiation of marine, fresh water and terrestrial ecosystem processes are covered. Editor(s): Rozema, J.; Gieskes, W.W.C. (State University of Groningen, The Netherlands); Geijn, S.C. van de; Nolan, C.; Boois, H. de. Series: Advances in Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 9522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from PLANT ECOLOGY, 128:1-2, 1997
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344223
- ISBN
- 9780792344223
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Condition: New
€ 194.45
€ 194.45
Hardback. Shallow lakes differ from deep ones in many aspects of nutrient dynamics, biotic structure and interactions of various trophic levels. This title contains proceedings from the international conference 'Shallow Lakes 95' held in Mikolajki, Poland, on 20-26 August 1995. Editor(s): Kufel, Lech; Prejs, Andrzej; Rybak, Jan Igor. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 963.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 342, 1997
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344216
- ISBN
- 9780792344216
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Condition: New
€ 243.93
€ 243.93
Somatic Cell Genetics and Molecular Genetics of Trees
. Ed(S): Ahuja, M. R.; Boerjan, W. (Flanders ...
Hardback. Covers the developments in somatic cell genetics and molecular genetics of trees. This book includes topics such as regeneration by organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis, gene expression and molecular physiology, molecular markers, genome mapping, gene transfer, and biotic/abiotic stress-related molecular characterizations. Editor(s): Ahuja, M. R.; Boerjan, W. (Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology, Ghent, Belgium); Neale, David B. (Institute of Forest Genetics, USDA Forest Service, Berkeley, CA USA). Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341796
- ISBN
- 9780792341796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.43
€ 246.43
hardcover. The essays in this volume, while exploring bioethical issues bearing on death and dying, the use of scarce resources, and genetic interventions, also compare approaches to bioethics in Japan versus Western countries. Editor(s): Hoshino, Kazumasa. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341123
- ISBN
- 9780792341123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.92
€ 189.92