Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Explores some of the myriad perspectives, from the scientific understandings proffered by anthropology, evolution, and ecology, to the promise of environmental responsibility offered by technology and economics, to the designs of nature envisioned in philosophy, law, and religion. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 line drawing, 2 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226102221
- ISBN
- 9780226102221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.29
€ 23.99
€ 19.29
Paperback. In considering how scientists persuade colleagues to cross the disciplinary divide, this text examines three scientific monographs in their historical contexts: Dodzhansky's "Genetics and the Origin of Species" (1937); Schrodinger's "What is Life?" (1944); and Wilson's "Consilience" (1998). Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 line drawing, 2 tables. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PSAJ; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226099071
- ISBN
- 9780226099071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.52
€ 40.99
€ 31.52
Paperback. Examines the theory and methods of quantitative genetics and presents case studies that illustrate the many ways in which the methods can be applied. The author brings together current theoretical and empirical studies to show how quantitative genetics can illuminate diverse topics. Editor(s): Boake, Christine R.B. Num Pages: 400 pages, 14 halftones, 40 line drawings, 18 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226062167
- ISBN
- 9780226062167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 40.83
€ 52.99
€ 40.83
Hardback. Dr King presents an up-to-date synthesis of research on speciation. Num Pages: 358 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Dimension: 247 x 174. Weight in Grams: 975. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KAC0004148
- ISBN
- 9780521353083
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Editor(s): Gulve, P Sjogren; Ebenhard, T. Series: Ecological Bulletin. Num Pages: 205 pages, 64. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 270 x 193 x 15. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Munksgaard International Publishers Denmark
- Edition
- 48th Edition
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788716163820
- ISBN
- 9788716163820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.93
€ 80.93
Hardcover. Editor(s): Karlsson, P.; Callaghan, T. Series: Ecological Bulletin. Num Pages: 226 pages, 109. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 268 x 192 x 17. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Munksgaard International Publishers Denmark
- Edition
- 45th Edition
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788716152015
- ISBN
- 9788716152015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.98
€ 90.98
Paperback. This advanced textbook is tailored for an introductory course in Systems Biology and is well-suited for biologists as well as engineers and computer scientists. It comes with student-friendly reading lists and a companion website featuring a short exam prep version of the book and educational modeling programs. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783527336364
- ISBN
- 9783527336364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.77€ 78.10
€ 86.77
€ 78.10
Hardcover. The first stand-alone textbook for at least ten years on this increasingly hot topic in times of global climate change and sustainability in ecosystems. Ecological biochemistry refers to the interaction of organisms with their abiotic environment and other organisms by chemical means. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 285 x 212 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783527316502
- ISBN
- 9783527316502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.16€ 91.39
€ 102.16
€ 91.39
Paperback. Contains the findings from a rapid biological assessment of the Kwamalasamutu region of southwestern Suriname. Focusing on the plant and animal species important to the indigenous Trio people, this survey establishes baseline information on the region's biodiversity and ecosystem health in order to better inform ecotourism and monitoring efforts. Editor(s): O'Shea, Brian J.; Alonso, Leeanne E.; Larsen, Trond Halvor. Series: Conservation International Rapid Assessment Program. Num Pages: 156 pages, 44 colour plates, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSS; PSAF; RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Conservation International,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934151501
- ISBN
- 9781934151501
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.29
€ 19.99
€ 17.29
Hardcover. Series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908316806
- ISBN
- 9781908316806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.22
€ 154.22
Paperback. Focuses on the results of gene localization and identification within the field and the development of more relevant audiometric and vestibulometric investigations. The book includes a review of gene localization and identification in non-syndromal autosomal recessive hearing impairment. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJPD; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861560582
- ISBN
- 9781861560582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.99
€ 102.99
Hardcover. Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 1 This volume brings together reviews from many of the most outstanding contributors to this area, who discuss recent advances in our knowledge of Arabidopsis, which is the favoured model system for flowering plants. Editor(s): Anderson, Mary L.; Roberts, Jeremy A. Series: Annual Plant Reviews S. Num Pages: 421 pages, 65 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSB; PSC; PSD; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 161 x 30. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 421
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850758907
- ISBN
- 9781850758907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.10
€ 295.10
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Pub
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840643787
- ISBN
- 9781840643787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.29
€ 146.29
Paperback. Aspergillosis, the leading fungal cause of mortality in immunocompromised patients, presents a serious worldwide challenge particularly in the face of increasing antifungal resistance. Editor(s): Clemons, Karl V.; Richardson, Malcolm D.; Perlin, David S. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 84 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 5. Weight in Grams: 217.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573319157
- ISBN
- 9781573319157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.75
€ 88.75
Paperback. The structure of DNA varies along its sequence, which can lead to sequence-dependent variations in the fidelity of DNA copying and repair. And because the probability of distinct classes of mutations varies along a DNA sequence, variation that affects fitness will have evolutionary implications, as selection acts on heritable variation. Editor(s): Caporale, Lynn Helena. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 6. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318877
- ISBN
- 9781573318877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.73
€ 139.73
Paperback. The brain and the spinal cord, together, compose the central nervous system. Only relatively recently has research shifted focus to consider the integral functions at the individual neuronal and network levels that are mediated by the spinal cord. In this volume, recent work is presented addressing developments in this emerging area. Editor(s): Ziskind-Conhaim, Lea; MacDermott, Amy B.; Alvarez, Francisco Munoz; Houle, John; Hochman, Shawn. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 8. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318747
- ISBN
- 9781573318747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 140.41
€ 140.41
Paperback. This fifth installment of The Year in Ecology and Conservation Biology continues this series outstanding reviews in diverse topics in ecology and conservation science and policy. Editor(s): Ostfeld, Richard S.; Schlesinger, William H. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: GBCY; PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 183 x 12. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318631
- ISBN
- 9781573318631
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.29
€ 145.29
Paperback. Aspergillosis, the leading fungal cause of mortality in immunocompromised patients, presents a serious worldwide challenge particularly in the face of increasing antifungal resistance. Editor(s): Clemons, Karl V.; Richardson, Malcolm D.; Perlin, David S. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 5. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318549
- ISBN
- 9781573318549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.25
€ 98.25
Paperback. Includes reviews on competition and the evolutionary dynamics of mutualism; rapid Hox gene evolution and the evolution of body plans; the evolutionary and conservation consequences of inbreeding - environment interactions; evolution and development of character displacement; applications of information theory to evolution; and gene duplications. Editor(s): Mousseau, Timothy A.; Fox, Charles W. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 6. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318457
- ISBN
- 9781573318457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.78
€ 137.78
Hardcover. Crosstalk between the neuroendocrine and immune systems plays an essential role in inflammatory, autoimmune, and allergic diseases. Editor(s): Chrousos, George P.; Kaltsas, Gregory A.; Mastorakos, George. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 700 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 700
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573316231
- ISBN
- 9781573316231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.42
€ 147.42