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Life sciences: general issues
The Contingent Nature of Life. Bioethics and the Limits of Human Exist...
. Ed(S): Duwell, Marcus; Rehmann-Sutter, Chri...
Hardback. Explores the different dimensions of how the contingency of life, and especially human life, is relevant for ethical discussions and the normative frameworks in bioethics. This title explores the relevance of the notion contingency, needs and desires for moral argumentation and bioethics. Editor(s): Duwell, Marcus; Rehmann-Sutter, Christoph (University of Basel); Mieth, Dietmar. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067624
- ISBN
- 9781402067624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.96
€ 256.96
Hardback. This volume gathers scholars from ecology, biochemistry, evolutionary biology, cognitive science, anthropology and philosophy to discuss how Gregory Bateson's thinking might lead to a reframing of central problems in modern science. Editor(s): Hoffmeyer, Jesper. Series: Biosemiotics. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 607.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067051
- ISBN
- 9781402067051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 338.75
€ 338.75
Paperback. Presents monitoring as an integral component of responsible conservation management and as a catalyst for decision making. This book covers key areas in the development of a monitoring project, including: the roles of survey and surveillance; incorporating knowledge from existing research; and identifying the conservation priority on sites. Editor(s): Hurford, Clive; Schneider, Michael. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSTS; PSV; RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402065651
- ISBN
- 9781402065651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.84
€ 128.84
Hardback. Building on a range of disciplines - from biology and anthropology to philosophy and linguistics - this book deals with the range of codes relevant to life, and reveals the ubiquitous role of coding mechanisms in both organic and mental evolution. Editor(s): Barbieri, Marcello. Series: Biosemiotics. Num Pages: 460 pages, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 847.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063398
- ISBN
- 9781402063398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 318.27
€ 318.27
Hardback. Vertebrte conservation and biodiversity Editor(s): Hawksworth, David Leslie; Bull, Alan T. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 494 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVS; PSVW; RNCB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 919.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063190
- ISBN
- 9781402063190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.40
€ 252.40
Hardback. Intramembrane-Cleaving Proteases Editor(s): Hooper, N. M.; Lendeckel, Uwe. Series: Proteases in Biology and Disease. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063107
- ISBN
- 9781402063107
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Principles and Technical Aspects of PCR Amplification
Pelt-Verkuil, Elizabeth Van, Belkum, Alex Van...
Hardcover. Principles and Technical Aspects of PCR Amplification Num Pages: 330 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062407
- ISBN
- 9781402062407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.97
€ 195.97
Paperback. The Fish Oocyte Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSC; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062346
- ISBN
- 9781402062346
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.10
€ 198.10
Hardback. Features papers presented at the International Symposium on the Eutrophication Process and Control in Large Shallow Lakes - with special reference to Lake Taihu, held in Nanjing, China in April 2005. This book helps readers understand and manage eutrophication in shallow lakes. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061578
- ISBN
- 9781402061578
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.75
€ 203.75
Hardback. Discusses fresh directions in plant systems research. This book offers various insights in physiology and genetics of crop adaptation for wheat and maize, along with innovative approaches in architectural and physiology-based modelling of crop functioning. Editor(s): Spiertz, J.H.J.; Struik, P.C; Laar, H. H. van. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 741.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059049
- ISBN
- 9781402059049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.23
€ 251.23
Accessing and Sharing the Benefits of the Genomics Revolution
. Ed(S): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chi...
Hardback. Explores the legal, economic and political debate over intellectual property rights for traditional knowledge and genetic resources, analyzing theory and practice of access and benefits sharing around the world. This title investigates current flashpoints - the battle between Monsanto and Percy Schmeiser over farmers' rights. Editor(s): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chica. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058219
- ISBN
- 9781402058219
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.24
€ 198.24
Hardback. Reflects on the effects of discoveries in genetics on a broad range of scientific fields. This book shows the way in which those discoveries influence genetics itself and many other fields, and explains the impact of genetics on contemporary culture. It contains views of Nobel Laureate Francois Jacob on genetics and the nature of living things. Editor(s): Fagot-Largeault, Anne; Torres, Juan Manuel; Rahman, Shahid. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; PSAK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056635
- ISBN
- 9781402056635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.18
€ 199.18
Hardback. Broadens the discussion on invasion biology and ecology to belowground systems. This book features papers that are based on efforts by an international group of soil ecologists to assess the biological and ecological mechanisms of earthworm invasions. Num Pages: 129 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Biologival Invasions volume 8.6 (2
- Number of pages
- 129
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402054280
- ISBN
- 9781402054280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardback. This volume describes the myriad ways in which fish have approached problems of reproduction. It is an amply illustrated comparative study of the microscopic structure of the female genital systems of fish. Num Pages: 598 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSC; PSF; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402054150
- ISBN
- 9781402054150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 433.96
€ 433.96
Hardback. Ecosystems are complex and enigmatic entities that are ultimately our life support systems. This book explores developments that unfold when math and physics meet ecology. It examines ecosystems from theoretical, experimental, and empirical viewpoints. It begins by simplifying and synthesizing nature's complex relationships. Editor(s): McCann, Kevin S.; Noakes, David L. G. Series: Peter Yodzis Fundamental Ecology. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053368
- ISBN
- 9781402053368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.51
€ 199.51
hardcover. Presents a range of contributions addressing diverse aspects of biodiversity exploitation and conservation. This book also presents examples that derive from studies in 17 countries including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Editor(s): Hawksworth, David L.; Bull, Alan T. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 514 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNCB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 937.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 514
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402052828
- ISBN
- 9781402052828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.52
€ 252.52
Trends in Antarctic Terrestrial and Limnetic Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Bergstrom, Dana M.; Convey, Pete; Hu...
Hardback. The Antarctic provides a suite of scenarios useful for investigating the range of climate change effects on terrestrial and limnetic biota. This book discusses the likely effects of climate change on Antarctic terrestrial and limnetic ecosystems. Editor(s): Bergstrom, Dana M.; Convey, Pete; Huiskes, Ad H.L. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTS; PSAF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052767
- ISBN
- 9781402052767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.01
€ 197.01
Hardcover. A collection of more than 30 peer-reviewed papers that focuses on the diversity and conservation of arthropods. It highlights issues that range from large-scale disturbance to local management, from spatial heterogeneity to temporal patterns. Editor(s): Hawksworth, David Leslie; Bull, Alan T. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 525 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP; PSVT; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1189.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052033
- ISBN
- 9781402052033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.17
€ 254.17
Ecology of Tidal Freshwater Forested Wetlands of the Southeastern Unit...
. Ed(S): Conner, William H.; Doyle, Thomas W....
Hardback. Draws together various findings on the hydrological processes, community organization, and stress physiology of freshwater, tidally influenced land-margin forests of the southeastern United States. This book describes the land use history that led to the restricted distribution of these wetlands. Editor(s): Conner, William H.; Doyle, Thomas W.; Krauss, Kenneth W. Num Pages: 505 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; PSAF; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 505
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050947
- ISBN
- 9781402050947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.52
€ 252.52
Hardback. The book focuses on Mediterranean island landscapes and examines their biotic ecological, physical, and environmental characteristics. It also explores the major environmental changes that the islands experienced during the Quaternary period. Editor(s): Vogiatzakis, I.N.; Pungetti, G.; Mannion, Antoinette. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JHM; PSAF; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 765.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050633
- ISBN
- 9781402050633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.41
€ 251.41