×


 x 

Shopping cart

Life sciences: general issues

Results 7945 - 7968 of 8144

Life sciences: general issues

Paperback. After several million years of jostling for ecological space, only one survivor from a host of hominid species remains standing: us. Human beings are extraordinary creatures, and it is the unprecedented human brain that makes them so. This book presents step-by-step account of the evolution of the brain and nervous system. Illustrator(s): Wynne, Patricia J. Num Pages: 368 pages, 68 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 546.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300205725
ISBN
9780300205725
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.04

Paperback. Since World War II, the biological and technological have been fusing and merging in new ways, resulting in the loss of a distinction between the two. This title deals with the fusion of biological and technological power and the entanglements of biocultures. Editor(s): Smelik, Anneke; Lykke, Nina. Series: In Vivo S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295988092
ISBN
9780295988092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Paperback. Editor(s): Sloan, Phillip R.; McKenny, Gerald; Eggleson, Kathleen. Series: Studies in science & the humanities from the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, & Values. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; HRAM3; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268041472
ISBN
9780268041472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 46.64

Paperback. Addresses the issue of what the concept of 'human dignity' entails and its proper role in bioethical controversies. Editor(s): Pellegrino, Edmund D.; Schulman, Adam; Merrill, Thomas W. Series: Notre Dame Studies in Medical Ethics. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 790.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268038922
ISBN
9780268038922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.84

Paperback. Series: Notre Dame Studies in Medical Ethics. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM1; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268033262
ISBN
9780268033262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Paperback. This title provides a comprehensive analytical overview of public dialogue among 19th century American Protestant intellectuals who struggled with the theory of organic evolution. Arguments over the scientific merits of Darwin's theory gave way to discussions of its theological implications. Series: Erasmus Institute Books. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC9; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268025526
ISBN
9780268025526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Paperback. By removing the linguistic barriers to understanding and appreciating the Origin, this book aims to bring 21st-century readers into closer contact with Charles Darwin's revolutionary ideas. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 b&w illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253011701
ISBN
9780253011701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Paperback. A collection that helps readers gain an understanding of the history of cloning in agriculture and animal science, the various biological procedures that are encompassed by the term 'cloning', and the considerations that should inform discussions about public policy matters related to both the cloning research and to human cloning itself. Editor(s): MacKinnon, Barbara. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252070587
ISBN
9780252070587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.56

Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 13 figures. BIC Classification: HRCG; PSAF; RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 235 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231169080
ISBN
9780231169080
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.95

Hardback. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 504 pages, 169 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
second edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231168885
ISBN
9780231168885
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.53
€ 112.66

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: CFF; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231167925
ISBN
9780231167925
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 4 recorded music items, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFMG; MFN; MQW; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231162999
ISBN
9780231162999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 7 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFF; JHMC; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231160933
ISBN
9780231160933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.68

Hardback. Num Pages: 672 pages, 543 figures, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 41. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
third edition
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231158923
ISBN
9780231158923
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.43
€ 140.97

Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRE; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231158343
ISBN
9780231158343
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.43

Hardback. Series: Insurrections: Critical Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: GTR; HPM; JMAF; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231158305
ISBN
9780231158305
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.82
€ 91.03

Hardback. "A project of the Council for Responsible Genetics." Editor(s): Krimsky, Sheldon; Sloan, Kathleen. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 illus; 4 tables. BIC Classification: JFSL; JHMP; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231156967
ISBN
9780231156967
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.82
€ 90.75

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 60 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231153867
ISBN
9780231153867
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.06
€ 73.24

Hardback. Editor(s): Brown, Alan S.; Patterson, Paul H. Num Pages: 448 pages, 21 illus; 14 tables. BIC Classification: MJC; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 261 x 29. Weight in Grams: 938.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231151245
ISBN
9780231151245
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.81
€ 76.74

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HPM; HRE; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231145473
ISBN
9780231145473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.68

Hardback. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRAB; HRE; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231145466
ISBN
9780231145466
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.32
€ 83.75

Paperback. Are ecosystems and their components continuously distributed and do they adhere to scaling laws, or are they discontinuous and more complex than early models would have us believe? This book argues that ecosystems are inherently discontinuous and that ecology, economics, and urban studies benefit from this paradigm shift. Editor(s): Allen, Craig R.; Holling, C. S. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 288 pages, 103 illus.; 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231144452
ISBN
9780231144452
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.95

Hardback. Are ecosystems and their components continuously distributed and do they adhere to scaling laws, or are they discontinuous and more complex than early models would have us believe? This book argues that ecosystems are inherently discontinuous and that ecology, economics, and urban studies benefit from this paradigm shift. Editor(s): Allen, Craig R.; Holling, C. S. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 288 pages, 103 illus.; 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231144445
ISBN
9780231144445
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.27
€ 102.15

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231143783
ISBN
9780231143783
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.67
€ 57.47

Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!