Life sciences: general issues
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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Offers an overview of why creationism fails with respect to the fundamentals of scientific inquiry. This title explains the basics of logic and rhetoric at the heart of scientific thinking, shows what a logical syllogism is, and tells how one can detect that an argument is logically fallacious, and therefore invalid, or even duplicitous. Num Pages: 194 pages, 7 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520270534
- ISBN
- 9780520270534
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Hardback. Suitable for those who are interested in green development - including policy makers, architects, developers, builders, and homeowners - this practical guide focuses on the central question of how to conserve biodiversity in neighborhoods and to minimize development impacts on surrounding habitats. Num Pages: 205 pages, 17 b/w photographs, 10 line illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 68.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271104
- ISBN
- 9780520271104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.87€ 57.54
€ 74.87
€ 57.54
Paperback. More than two centuries ago, William Paley introduced his famous metaphor of the universe as a watch made by the Creator. Today, some 150 years since Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" was published, the argument of design is seeing a revival. This work tells how Darwin left the door open for this revival. Num Pages: 440 pages, 16 line illustrations, 10 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 29. Weight in Grams: 662.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271296
- ISBN
- 9780520271296
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.06
€ 40.99
€ 29.06
Hardback. Suitable for students, scientists, engineers, environmental managers, and policy makers, this book reviews scientifically rigorous literature directly relevant to understanding, managing, protecting, and restoring wetland ecosystems of North America. Editor(s): Batzer, Darold P.; Baldwin, Andrew H. Num Pages: 408 pages, 179 color illustrations, 85 line illustrations, 32 tables. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSAF; RGBF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1375.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271647
- ISBN
- 9780520271647
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Condition: New
€ 148.54€ 111.05
€ 148.54
€ 111.05
Hardback. Molecular studies reveal highly ordered geographic patterns in plant and animal distributions. This title discusses possible causes for the endemism of high-level taxa in tropical America and Madagascar, and overlapping clades in South America, Africa, and Asia. Series: Species and Systematics. Num Pages: 576 pages, 106 line illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1176.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271968
- ISBN
- 9780520271968
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.37€ 64.89
€ 84.37
€ 64.89
Paperback. One of California's most remarkable wetlands, Suisun Marsh is the largest tidal marsh on the West Coast and a major feature of the San Francisco Estuary. This title includes information about the ecological and human history of Suisun Marsh, its abiotic and biotic characteristics, and alternative futures facing this ecosystem. Editor(s): Moyle, Peter B.; Manfree, Amber D; Fiedler, Peggy L. Num Pages: 256 pages, 11 b/w photographs, 21 line illustrations, 17 color maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSAF; PSP; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520276086
- ISBN
- 9780520276086
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Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.26
€ 50.99
€ 36.26
Hardback. Tells the story of two brothers who changed the way we think about the future of our species. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 231 x 20. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520281523
- ISBN
- 9780520281523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.54
€ 54.99
€ 39.54
Paperback. Gene sequence data is the most abundant type of data available, and if you're interested in analyzing it, you'll find a wealth of computational methods and tools to help you. This is a resource for anyone who needs to know about the practical aspects and mechanics of sequence analysis. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596004941
- ISBN
- 9780596004941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.65
€ 32.99
€ 31.65
Paperback. This is an exploration of the evolution of cognition. The author begins by developing a set of analytic tools for thinking about cognition and its evolution,examining the relationship between folk psychology and an integrated scientific conception of human cognition. Num Pages: 280 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPM; JMR; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631188872
- ISBN
- 9780631188872
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Condition: New
€ 49.55
€ 49.55
Paperback. Adopting a cognitive neuroscience approach to this question generates a new perspective and some challenging hypotheses. The book explores in detail the contribution of the brain structures, particularly the cerebral cortex, to the various aspects of movement preparation and execution. Series: Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMM; JMR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631196044
- ISBN
- 9780631196044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.30
€ 48.30
Paperback. Synaesthesia is a condition in which a stimulus in one sensory modality automatically triggers a perceptual experience in another sensory modality. This book brings together what is known about this neurological condition. Editor(s): Harrison, John E.; Baron-Cohen, Simon. Num Pages: 296 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMM; JMR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631197645
- ISBN
- 9780631197645
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Condition: New
€ 52.06
€ 52.06
Hardback. Provides a non-technical introduction to cognitive science, and the key issues that animate the field. This work explores subject areas such as Mind, Vision, Language, and Neuroscience, and contains selections on the foundations of cognitive science, cognition development, reasoning, object recognition, eye movements, and visual recognition. Editor(s): LePore, Ernest; Pylyshyn, Zenon. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631204930
- ISBN
- 9780631204930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.45
€ 142.45
Paperback. Provides a non-technical introduction to cognitive science, and the key issues that animate the field. This work explores subject areas such as Mind, Vision, Language, and Neuroscience, and contains selections on the foundations of cognitive science, cognition development, reasoning, object recognition, eye movements, and visual recognition. Editor(s): LePore, Ernest; Pylyshyn, Zenon. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631204947
- ISBN
- 9780631204947
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.36
€ 47.36
Hardback. By introducing key themes in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and the basic concepts of neuroscience, this text provides philosophers with the necessary background to engage the neurosciences and offers neuroscientists an introduction to the relevant tools of philosophical analysis. Editor(s): Bechtel, William; Mandik, Pete; Mundale, Jennifer; Stufflebeam, Robert S. Num Pages: 496 pages, 60. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPM; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631210443
- ISBN
- 9780631210443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.24
€ 151.24
Paperback. By introducing key themes in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and the basic concepts of neuroscience, this text provides philosophers with the necessary background to engage the neurosciences and offers neuroscientists an introduction to the relevant tools of philosophical analysis. Editor(s): Bechtel, William; Mandik, Pete; Mundale, Jennifer; Stufflebeam, Robert S. Num Pages: 496 pages, 60. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPM; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 35. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631210450
- ISBN
- 9780631210450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.87
€ 69.87
Paperback. * Emphasizes the computational theory of mind in both its digital and connectionist forms. * Explains the basic concepts rather than particular hypotheses and experiments. * Provides historical background to theory of mind: philosophical, psychological, biological and computational. Num Pages: 464 pages, 153. BIC Classification: HPM; JMAQ; PSAN; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631212607
- ISBN
- 9780631212607
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.95
€ 54.95
Paperback. * The first definitive collection of readings in cognitive neuroscience* Edited by one of the leading researchers in the field* Introductions and contextualisations provide a context for each section's papers. . Editor(s): Gazzaniga, Michael S. Num Pages: 536 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMM; JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 30. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631216605
- ISBN
- 9780631216605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.50
€ 75.50
Hardback. The first edition of this successful reader brought together key readings in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience for students. Now updated in order to keep up with this fast moving field, the volume includes new readings illustrating recent developments along with updated versions of previous contributions. Editor(s): Johnson, Mark H.; Munakata, Yuko; Gilmore, Rick O. Num Pages: 560 pages, 6 figures. BIC Classification: JMAQ; JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 187 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631217367
- ISBN
- 9780631217367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.11
€ 180.11
Paperback. The first edition of this successful reader brought together key readings in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience for students. Now updated in order to keep up with this fast moving field, the volume includes new readings illustrating recent developments along with updated versions of previous contributions. Editor(s): Johnson, Mark H.; Munakata, Yuko; Gilmore, Rick O. Num Pages: 560 pages, 112. BIC Classification: JMAQ; JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631217374
- ISBN
- 9780631217374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.71
€ 78.71
Paperback. * The most up to date text on plasmids. * An innovative teaching perspective makes for easy student understanding. * Contains crucial chapters on the importance of plasmids for clinical and biological research. . Num Pages: 176 pages, 49 illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 244 x 10. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632034369
- ISBN
- 9780632034369
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.96
€ 85.96