Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Hardback. Defends a non-reductionist philosophy and applies it to a variety of problems in the brain sciences. This book tackles such questions as why the brain is folded, and why animals have as many limbs as they do, explaining how these relate to principles of network optimality. It also describes how most natural language words are vague. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011764
- ISBN
- 9781402011764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.85
€ 193.85
The Brain without Oxygen. Causes of Failure - Physiological and Molecu...
Lutz, Peter L.; Nilsson, Goran E.; Prentice, ...
Hardback. Discusses the mechanisms of brain hypoxia tolerance in the vertebrates, which include diving marine mammals, high altitude dwellers and the hibernating mammal. This book gives special attention to the extraordinary adaptations that allow a few turtle and fish species to tolerate months of brain anoxia. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011658
- ISBN
- 9781402011658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.20
€ 192.20
Paperback. Our technological culture has an extremely dynamic character. This confronts us with moral problems and dilemmas. This book argues that pragmatism, with its emphasis on the interaction between technology and values, gives us both procedural help and stresses the importance of living and cooperating together in tackling these problems and dilemmas. Editor(s): Keulartz, Jozef; Korthals, Michiel; Schermer, Maartje; Swierstra, Tsjalling. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011153
- ISBN
- 9781402011153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.29
€ 126.29
Hardback. Captures an exchange between Paul Ramsey and his prominent colleagues. This volume is a vehicle for conversation and argument about issues of human birth, life, suffering, and death. Editor(s): Stenberg, Mark; Vaux, Sara A. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010538
- ISBN
- 9781402010538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.52
€ 128.52
Hardback. Our technological culture has an extremely dynamic character. This confronts us with moral problems and dilemmas. This book argues that pragmatism, with its emphasis on the interaction between technology and values, gives us both procedural help and stresses the importance of living and cooperating together in tackling problems and dilemmas. Editor(s): Keulartz, Jozef; Korthals, Michiel; Schermer, Maartje; Swierstra, Tsjalling. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009877
- ISBN
- 9781402009877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.79
€ 128.79
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Tihany, Hungary, from 5 to 8 September 2001 Editor(s): Ray, Chittaranjan. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009556
- ISBN
- 9781402009556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.65
€ 189.65
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Tihany, Hungary, from 5 to 8 September 2001 Editor(s): Ray, Chittaranjan. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009549
- ISBN
- 9781402009549
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.14
€ 188.14
Hardback. Gives a representation of landscape ecology. Both the theoretical basis and practical application of landscape ecology are considered. This book is useful for landscape planners, managers, conservationists and architects, biologists and geographers, colleges, universities, authorities, and those interested in ecological issues. Editor(s): Bastian, Olaf; Steinhardt, Uta. Num Pages: 498 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009198
- ISBN
- 9781402009198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.83
€ 250.83
Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relati...
. Ed(S): Nielsen, Jens Kvist; Kjar, Christian...
Hardback. SIP II, Helsingor 2001 Editor(s): Nielsen, Jens Kvist; Kjar, Christian; Schoonhoven, L. M. Series: Series Entomologica. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSB; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008900
- ISBN
- 9781402008900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.90
€ 247.90
Nutrients and Eutrophication in Estuaries and Coastal Waters
. Ed(S): Orive, Emma; Elliott, M.; Jonge, Vic...
Hardback. Proceedings of the 31st Symposium of the Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association (ECSA) held in Bilbao, Spain, 3-7 July 2000 Editor(s): Orive, Emma; Elliott, M.; Jonge, Victor N. de. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 526 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1424.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008702
- ISBN
- 9781402008702
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Condition: New
€ 246.90
€ 246.90
Hardback. The global scale of alien species invasions is becoming increasingly evident. This book intends to provide an overall picture of aquatic species invasions in Europe. It represents the array of major European aquatic systems in the geographical and ecological scope, from fully saline seas to freshwater lakes, major river systems and waterways. Editor(s): Leppakowski, Erkki; Gollasch, Stephan; Olenin, Sergej; Leppakoski, Erkki (Department of Biology, Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland). Num Pages: 584 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; PSAF; PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008375
- ISBN
- 9781402008375
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.06
€ 252.06
Paperback. Presents an integration of ecosystem theories. This book shows that ecosystems and their reactions may be understood, provided that all basic systems ecology is applied to different aspects of the properties of ecosystems. It is aimed at researchers and decision makers whose work involves the study of ecosystems and ecology. Series: Ecology and Environment. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007552
- ISBN
- 9781402007552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 246.43
€ 246.43
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Multisensor Data Fusion, held in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, June 25-July 7, 2000 Editor(s): Hyder, Anthony K.; Shahbazian, E.; Waltz, Edward. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 944 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; TJFM1; UYQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1543.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 944
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007231
- ISBN
- 9781402007231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 247.67
€ 247.67
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Multisensor Data Fusion, held in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, June 25-July 7, 2000 Editor(s): Hyder, Anthony K.; Shahbazian, E.; Waltz, Edward. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 944 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; TJFM1; UYQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 944
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007224
- ISBN
- 9781402007224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.61
€ 247.61
Hardback. Provides an account of mangrove plants from around the world, together with silvicultural and restoration techniques, and the management requirements of the communities to ensure their sustainability and conservation. This book re-examines various aspects of mangroves and their conservation. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006869
- ISBN
- 9781402006869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.70
€ 247.70
hardcover. Proceedings of Clone 2000, an International Workshop held in Obergurgl, Austria, 20-25 August 2000 Editor(s): Stuefer, Josef F.; Erschbamer, Brigitta (University of Innsbruck, Austria); Huber, Heidrun (Brown University, Providence, USA); Suzuki, Jun-Ichirou (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, Japan). Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY, 15:4-6, 2002
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006807
- ISBN
- 9781402006807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.97
€ 247.97
Hardback. Presents an integration of ecosystem theories. This book shows that the integrated ecosystem theory presented can be applied to explain various ecological observations and rules. It is useful for researchers and decision makers whose work involves the study of ecosystems and ecology. Series: Ecology and Environment. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006517
- ISBN
- 9781402006517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.69
€ 248.69
Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects
. Ed(S): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M....
Hardback. Gives a worldwide synthesis of tree resistance to insects. This book constitutes a treatment of the state of our knowledge on patterns of resistance by insect guilds and how this knowledge can be deployed to achieve the management of damaging forest insects. It is suitable for researchers attempting to manage forest pests using genetic resistance. Editor(s): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M.; Lieutier, Francois; Paine, Timothy. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; PSAB; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006180
- ISBN
- 9781402006180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.62
€ 193.62
The Evolution of Begging. Competition, Cooperation and Communication.
. Ed(S): Wright, Jonathan; Leonard, Marty L.
Hardback. Begging by nestling birds is a model system for investigating evolutionary conflicts of interest within families and their theoretical resolution provided by honest signals of offspring need. Organised into six sections, this book reviews theoretical and empirical literature on begging. Editor(s): Wright, Jonathan; Leonard, Marty L. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005718
- ISBN
- 9781402005718
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Condition: New
€ 250.83
€ 250.83
Hardback. Publications from 7th International Conference on Salt Lakes, held in Death Valley National Park, California, USA, September 1999 Editor(s): Melack, John M.; Jellison, Robert; Herbst, David B. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005671
- ISBN
- 9781402005671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.35
€ 190.35
The Salton Sea. Proceedings of the Salton Sea Symposium, Held in Deser...
. Ed(S): Barnum, Douglas A.; Elder, John F.; ...
Hardback. Proceedings of the Salton Sea Symposium, held in Desert Hot Springs, California, 13-14 January 2000 Editor(s): Barnum, Douglas A.; Elder, John F.; Stephens, Doyle (Formerly of US Geological Survey, Salt Lake City, USA); Friend, Milton (US Geological Survey, Madison, USA). Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSAF; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005558
- ISBN
- 9781402005558
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.09
€ 190.09
Hardback. Provides information on developments, both basic and applied, that already have or are expected to impact the field of ornamental breeding. This book includes an introductory section dealing with the basics of molecular and classical genetics and the evolution of floral diversity. Editor(s): Vainstein, Alexander (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel). Num Pages: 392 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005084
- ISBN
- 9781402005084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.89
€ 242.89
Cross-cultural Perspectives on the (Im)Possibility of Global Bioethics
Julia Tao Lai . Ed(S): Po-Wah
Hardback. Evaluates the controversy between the claim that there is a common morality accepted by all and the opposing view that there are different moral visions and moral rationalities, within which complex bioethical issues demand a solution. This book analyzes the impact of moral loss and moral diversity on the character of bioethics. Editor(s): Po-Wah, Julia Tao Lai. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004988
- ISBN
- 9781402004988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.60
€ 248.60
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Lichen Monitoring, Wales, United Kingdom, 16-23 August 2000 Editor(s): Nimis, Pier Luigi; Scheidegger, Christoph; Wolseley, Patricia A. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTV; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004308
- ISBN
- 9781402004308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 245.87
€ 245.87