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Life sciences: general issues
Hardcover. Discusses a range of methodological issues for an interdisciplinary bioethics. This book reintroduces the existential and cultural basis on which every medicine (limits-sensitive or off-limits medicine) depends, but it concerns also ethical judgment. It also covers the apprehension of the limitations of different ethical approaches to biomedicine. Editor(s): Rehmann-Sutter, Christoph (University of Basel); Duwell, Marcus; Mieth, Dieter. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 704. Reflections on Methods and Finitude. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. 396 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Rehmann-Sutter, Christoph (University of Basel); Duwell, Marcus; Mieth, Dieter. Discusses a range of methodological issues for an interdisciplinary bioethics. This book reintroduces the existential and cultural basis on which every medicine (limits-sensitive or off-limits medicine) depends, but it concerns also ethical judgment. It also covers the apprehension of the limitations of different ethical approaches to biomedicine. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAD. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 27. Weight: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042409
- ISBN
- 9781402042409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.96
€ 256.96
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine, 4-8 October 2003 Editor(s): Neretin, Lev N. (Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 522 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1462.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042638
- ISBN
- 9781402042638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 377.56
€ 377.56
Hardback. The author presents a functional overview of mangrove forest ecosystems: how they live and grow at the edge of tropical seas, how they play a critical role along the world's tropical coasts, and what their future might be in a world affected by climate change. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042706
- ISBN
- 9781402042706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.40
€ 198.40
Hardback. The puzzle of consciousness is how the electro-chemical activity constantly occurring in the brain translates into the conscious experience we enjoy. This title considers the attempts made by several neuro-scientists and philosophers to address the question, and suggests as to how it might be approached with the prospect of intelligibility. Series: Studies in Brain and Mind. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043093
- ISBN
- 9781402043093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.42
€ 131.42
Hardback. This book identifies emerging fields and new challenges that are discussed within the framework of the driving forces of Landscape Development. Editor(s): Kienast, Felix; Wilidi, Otto; Ghosh, Sucharita. Series: Landscape. Num Pages: 296 pages, 19 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 681.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044342
- ISBN
- 9781402044342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.57
€ 195.57
Environmental Effects of Afforestation in North-Western Europe
. Ed(S): Heil, Gerrit W.; Muys, Bart; Hansen,...
Hardback. Sets out a series of techniques that have been developed to estimate the environmental impact of afforestation. This book offers guidelines and decision support systems (DSS) to enable national and international policy makers as well as forest managers to maximize the benefits and minimize the adverse effects of afforestation. Editor(s): Heil, Gerrit W.; Muys, Bart; Hansen, Karina. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402045677
- ISBN
- 9781402045677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. A watershed acidification study that describes the responses to chronic N and S amendments by deciduous hardwood forests, one of the few studies to focus on hardwood forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Adams, Mary Beth; DeWalle, David R.; Hom, John L. (USDA Forest Service). Series: Environmental Pollution. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046148
- ISBN
- 9781402046148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.45
€ 195.45
Paperback. Editor(s): Wu, Jianguo; Jones, K. Bruce (US Environmental Protection Agency); Li, Harbin; Loucks, Orie L. (Miami University). Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046643
- ISBN
- 9781402046643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.76
€ 198.76
Hardback. The rate of creation of reactive nitrogen on the earth has increased over the years. This book presents a series of studies from across the Americas whose aim is to highlight key natural processes that control nitrogen cycling as well as discuss the main anthropogenic influences on the nitrogen cycle in both the tropical and temperate regions. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGM; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047176
- ISBN
- 9781402047176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.99
€ 128.99
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Groundwater and Ecosystems, Canakkale, Turkey, 5-7 September 2005 Editor(s): Baba, Alper; Howard, Ken W. F.; Gunduz, Orhan. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047374
- ISBN
- 9781402047374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.54
€ 131.54
Hardback. Presents an overview of chemical ecology related to different ecosystems. This title offers an outlook at novel directions that can be taken in chemical ecology through a molecular-ecological or eco-genomic approach. Editor(s): Dicke, Marcel; Takken, Willem. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047831
- ISBN
- 9781402047831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.44
€ 251.44
Hardback. Presents the research in quantifying complex mixtures in the environment and analyzing their potential impact on human health. Editor(s): Donnelly, K.C.; Cizmas, Leslie H. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG; MMR; PSAF; RN; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048449
- ISBN
- 9781402048449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.86
€ 132.86
Hardback. Maritime canals dissolve natural barriers to the dispersal of marine organisms, providing novel opportunities for natural dispersal, as well as for shipping-mediated transport. This book assesses the impacts of the world's three principal maritime canals - the Kiel, the Panama, the Suez - as invasion corridors for alien biota. Editor(s): Gollasch, Stephan; Galil, Bella S.; Cohen, Andrew N. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP; RNK; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050466
- ISBN
- 9781402050466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.50
€ 200.50
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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