Biology, life sciences
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Biology, life sciences
Paperback. An exploration of the molecular interactions involved in the binding of proteins to DNA and the manipulation of DNA by proteins in such processes as recombination, transcription and topomerization. The structural and mechanistic bases of these phenomena in bacteria and higher organisms is stressed. Num Pages: 192 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412259906
- ISBN
- 9780412259906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.35
€ 124.35
Hardback. This text provides an introductory account of the physiology of insects, intelligible to any reader with an elementary knowledge of biology. It should be of interest to undergraduate students of biology, entomology and agriculture. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 8th ed. 1985
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412264603
- ISBN
- 9780412264603
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.10
€ 191.10
Paperback. A discussion of the biochemistry of lipids, including classification, structure and metabolism, implications for health and disease and the functions of lipids. The book is intended for undergraduates, but may be a useful first reference for postgraduates and research workers. Num Pages: 406 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412266201
- ISBN
- 9780412266201
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.86
€ 65.86
Paperback. An introduction to all aspects of modern entomology, this text provides the student with a basic understanding of insect structure, function, development, classification and phylogeny. Editor(s): Davies, R. G. Num Pages: 420 pages, 135 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 7th ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412266805
- ISBN
- 9780412266805
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.55
€ 124.55
Paperback. This comprehensive volume presents a well illustrated account of the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412277207
- ISBN
- 9780412277207
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.46
€ 125.46
Hardback. This work provides a synthesis of the literature on dispersal in small mammal species and uses them as models for dispersal in other animals. Editor(s): Stenseth, Nils Chr.; Lidicker, William Z. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412293306
- ISBN
- 9780412293306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.54
€ 194.54
Hardback. The main aim of this volume is to provide an overview of the interdisciplinary area of quaternary ecology. Topics discussed include species migrations and invasions of pre-existing communities and the disassembly and reassembly of communities after major environmental change. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412297809
- ISBN
- 9780412297809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.39
€ 245.39
Paperback. The main aim of this volume is to provide an overview of the interdisciplinary area of quaternary ecology. Topics discussed include species migrations and invasions of pre-existing communities and the disassembly and reassembly of communities after major environmental change. Num Pages: 242 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412297908
- ISBN
- 9780412297908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 144.35
€ 144.35
Paperback. Discusses aspects of nutrient cycling and food webs, covering such areas as nutrients and autotrophs, autotroph-herbivore interactions, disturbances to nutrient-limited food webs, effects of spatial extent and implications for global change. Series: Population and Community Biology Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412298400
- ISBN
- 9780412298400
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.31
€ 123.31
Hardback. A basis for approaching the problem of cancer through examination of the biochemistry and behaviour of malignant cells. The book provides a general background to the metastatic cell describing current knowledge about its genotype and phenotype and possible future directions for research. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412303005
- ISBN
- 9780412303005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.64
€ 251.64
Hardback. Aims to present the results of investigations into the history of the world's plant cover over the last 65 million years, not the methods by which these results have been obtained, and to document a selection of published accounts, both specific and general, for further reading. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412303203
- ISBN
- 9780412303203
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 280.39
€ 280.39
Hardback. Argues that cell signalling via nerves, hormones, local mediators and growth factors are not distinct phenomena, but branches of one general mechanism. This volume is designed to act as a bridge between general texts and is aimed at biologists coming to the topic from a variety of backgrounds. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412303500
- ISBN
- 9780412303500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.47
€ 193.47
Paperback. Num Pages: 394 pages, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPF; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412306907
- ISBN
- 9780412306907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.23
€ 124.23
Hardback. A review of the current knowledge of the molecular biology of the cell surface with particular emphasis on cell differentiation, relating the molecular properties of the cell surface to developmental biology. The book also discusses cell surface markers and cell adhesion molecules. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412308505
- ISBN
- 9780412308505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.73
€ 243.73
hardcover. A collection of papers covering the reproductive behaviour of insects. Reflecting a diversity of approach and differing degrees of conviction as to the relevance of evolutionary theory, the book discusses such topics as mate finding, host selection and the behaviour of feeding larvae. Editor(s): Bailey, W.; Ridsdill-Smith, J. (Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Division of Entomology, Perth, Australia). Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1991st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412312809
- ISBN
- 9780412312809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.30
€ 247.30
Hardback. The role of competition within communities, in shaping the structure and composition of the community matrix itself and in influencing day to day functioning of the system is particularly controversial. This book offers a synthesis of these arguments and suggests avenues for further research. Series: Population and Community Biology Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; JMAL; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412313509
- ISBN
- 9780412313509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.76
€ 68.76
paperback. The role of competition within communities, in shaping the structure and composition of the community matrix itself and in influencing day to day functioning of the system is particularly controversial. This book offers a synthesis of these arguments and suggests avenues for further research. Series: Population and Community Biology Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412313608
- ISBN
- 9780412313608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.98
€ 63.98
Hardback. This study of biological invasions introduces dynamic concepts into biogeography and spatial concepts into ecology. Using mathematical models from epidemiology and human geography he shows that apparently static species ranges contain dynamic internal parameters. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412314704
- ISBN
- 9780412314704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.93
€ 243.93
Hardback. Reviews the advances in the understanding of the biology, ecology and management of the Atlantic salmon throughout its geographical range. This book examines the effects on salmon of afforestation, pollution, water abstraction and changing agricultural methods. It also analyses the rapid escalation of salmon farming with its impact on wild stocks. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412321405
- ISBN
- 9780412321405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.32
€ 194.32
Paperback. A discussion of the recent advances in the field of nucleo-cytoplasmic transport for senior undergraduate and postgraduate biologists emphasizing the role of methodology in both formulating problems and answering them. Illustrator(s): Harvey, Jen. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412321900
- ISBN
- 9780412321900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.71
€ 123.71
Hardback. This book draws together many aspects of the functional biology of clonal animals, from their taxonomy and feeding ecology to their life-histories and evolutionary biology. The mechanism of somatic division and parthenogenesis and the benefits of cloning to a variety of Metazoa are examined. Series: Functional Biology. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412331305
- ISBN
- 9780412331305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.62
€ 193.62
Hardback. Beginning with an outline of the physical chemistry of oxygen and its role in evolution, this book examines the ability of organisms to survive without oxygen and progresses from simple organisms, such as Metazoans, to more complicated ones, such as arthropods and vertebrates. Editor(s): Bryant, C. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412333606
- ISBN
- 9780412333606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.14
€ 246.14
Hardback. Illustrates the application of tissue culture to conservation of plant genetic resources using major crops as examples. This book reviews the techniques in common use and looks at more novel techniques being used to enhance the existing methodology. Editor(s): Dodds, John M. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412338700
- ISBN
- 9780412338700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.14
€ 192.14
Paperback. Essentially concerned with how nitrogen-fixing organisms function and why they are of practical importance, this book reflects the influence on this subject of recent developments in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetic engineering and other biotechnologies. Num Pages: 264 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSGD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412346903
- ISBN
- 9780412346903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.45
€ 64.45