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Life sciences: general issues
Hardback. Argues against the reductionist tendencies in Darwinism known as genetic reductionism. The authors explore the biological underpinnings of social systems from invertebrates to mammals, particularly humans. Num Pages: 242 pages, 3 tables, 2 figs. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 190. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231079464
- ISBN
- 9780231079464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.06€ 73.24
€ 95.06
€ 73.24
Hardback. Leading chemists, geologists, palaeontologists and biologists contribute to this study of the most basic origins of life on Earth. They explore the origin of life during the Archean Eon, the maturation of life during the Proterozoic and the diversification of life that marks the Phanerozoic. Editor(s): Bengtson, Stefan. Series: Nobel Symposium. Num Pages: 656 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 184 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1679.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231080880
- ISBN
- 9780231080880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.81€ 76.74
€ 99.81
€ 76.74
Paperback. Whether discussing habitat placement for the northern spotted owl or black-tailed prairie dog or strategies for controlling exotic pests, this book explains how capturing ecological relationships across a landscape with pragmatic optimization models can be applied to real world problems. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 520 pages, 55 line art, 16 color. BIC Classification: PBUH; PSAF; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231125451
- ISBN
- 9780231125451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.47€ 42.58
€ 53.47
€ 42.58
Hardback. An alternative view of evolving complexity. Bird argues that randomness means not disorder but infinite order and that complexity arises from the "playing out" of chaotic systems. Num Pages: 352 pages, 48 illus., 10 photos. BIC Classification: PBWS; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231126625
- ISBN
- 9780231126625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.35€ 51.34
€ 65.35
€ 51.34
Hardback. Addresses concerns that we are losing the diversity of crop plants that provide food for most of the world. This book discusses how economic development, loss of heirloom varieties and wild ancestors, and modern agricultural techniques have endangered the genetic diversity needed to keep agricultural crops vital and capable of adaptation. Editor(s): Motley, Timothy J.; Zerega, Professor Nyree; Cross, Hugh. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, charts, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231133166
- ISBN
- 9780231133166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.81€ 76.74
€ 99.81
€ 76.74
Hardback. Editor(s): Chrulew, Matthew; Rose, Deborah Bird; van Dooren, Thom. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAF; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231178808
- ISBN
- 9780231178808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.56€ 80.25
€ 104.56
€ 80.25
Hardback. Series: History of Emotions. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780252040580
- ISBN
- 9780252040580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.11
€ 119.11
Hardback. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 216 pages, 28 color illus. BIC Classification: PS; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6452 x 4522. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253024756
- ISBN
- 9780253024756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.76
€ 47.76
Paperback. Discusses a contentious 19th-century debate about apes, humans, and competing theories of evolution Num Pages: 192 pages, 29 b&w photos. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220516
- ISBN
- 9780253220516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.10
€ 23.99
€ 22.10
Hardcover. Weaves the evolutionary theory of sexual selection and the study of rhetoric together with the science and literature of psychedelic drugs Series: In Vivo. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295990941
- ISBN
- 9780295990941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.11
€ 119.11
Hardcover. Boasting a new focus on microbial communities and how they impact global ecology, this fully revised and updated third edition of Soil Microbiology explores the role the soil microbial community plays in global environmental health and in human health, as well as the new techniques available for analysis and students at this level. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470311103
- ISBN
- 9780470311103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.15
€ 138.15
Hardback. The fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico make up the largest commercial fishery in the United States. But the ecology of the Gulf is in trouble: much of the Gulf is subject to critical problems with toxic microorganisms. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QSD; PSAF; RBGB; RBGK; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471161745
- ISBN
- 9780471161745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 283.41
€ 283.41
Hardcover. An exploration of the principles and methods underlying the Human Genome Project and modern molecular genetics and biotechnology. Series: Baker Lecture S. Num Pages: 624 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSX; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 264 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1286.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471599081
- ISBN
- 9780471599081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.02
€ 263.02
Hardcover. Introducing environmental engineers and scientists (chemists, physicists, geologists, environmental planners, etc. ) to biology, Environmental Biology for Engineers and Scientists covers a far wider range of biology than has historically been taught to environmental engineers and offers a way to train future environmental engineers. Num Pages: 960 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 180 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1711.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471722397
- ISBN
- 9780471722397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.85
€ 187.85
Paperback. Exploring the origin of life on Earth, this text presents, in nontechnical language, an encapsulation of the work being done by scientists as they begin to characterize life as a natural outcome of the evolution of cosmic matter. Editor(s): Schopf, J. William. Num Pages: 208 pages, 52 b/w illustrations, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PGK; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520233911
- ISBN
- 9780520233911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardback. Focuses on the antelope that dominates the savanna ecosystems of eastern and southern Africa. This book presents a synthesis of research conducted over a span of fifty years, mainly on the wildebeest in the Ngorongoro and Serengeti ecosystems, where eighty percent of the world's wildebeest population lives. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; PSVW7; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 234 x 28. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition, 1 ed.
- SKU
- V9780520273184
- ISBN
- 9780520273184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.10€ 54.84
€ 70.10
€ 54.84
Paperback. Argues that the Earth is confronting a disaster in the making - an ecological crisis that, if left unresolved, could lead to mass extinction on the scale of that which killed the dinosaurs. This book reviews evidence for this "biodiversity crisis"�', showing that species are dying out at an unnaturally rapid rate. Illustrator(s): Wynne, Patricia J. Num Pages: 240 pages, 36 line illus., 2 maps. BIC Classification: PSAD; PSAK; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691050096
- ISBN
- 9780691050096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.68
€ 37.99
€ 27.68
Paperback. Editor(s): Adams, Mark B. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 262 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGT; PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691600307
- ISBN
- 9780691600307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.47€ 42.58
€ 53.47
€ 42.58
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 358 pages, 8 halftones 29 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691602769
- ISBN
- 9780691602769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.23€ 60.10
€ 77.23
€ 60.10
Paperback. Editor(s): Clarke, Adela E.; Fujimura, Joan H. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 378 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 657.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691603421
- ISBN
- 9780691603421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.17€ 64.47
€ 83.17
€ 64.47
Paperback. Num Pages: 512 pages, 20 color illus. 117 halftones 101 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691607979
- ISBN
- 9780691607979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.32€ 83.75
€ 109.32
€ 83.75
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691622293
- ISBN
- 9780691622293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.95
€ 54.99
€ 39.95
Hardback. "Taking Life and Death Seriously: Bioethics from Japan". Editor(s): Takahashi, Takao; Bittar, Edward; Shelton, Wayne N. Series: Advances in Bioethics. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312061
- ISBN
- 9780762312061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.40
€ 130.40
Hardback. Deals with the topic of health inequalities and health disparities. This volume includes an introductory look at the issue of health care inequalities and disparities, racial and ethnic inequalities and disparities, issues related to substance abuse, and mental health and related concerns. It also looks at issues of vulnerable women. Editor(s): Rothman, Barbara Katz; Armstrong, Elizabeth M.; Tiger, Rebecca. Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 364 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFM; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 188 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762314386
- ISBN
- 9780762314386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.63
€ 123.63