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Biology, life sciences
Hardback. A major thrust of scientific concern has been the problems of documenting and conserving biodiversity and the establishment of systems of sustainable development. This book reviews the practical application of species concepts and appropriate technologies for as wide a diversity as possible of living organisms. Editor(s): Claridge, M.F.; Dawah, H.A. (School of Pure and Applied Biology, University of Wales, Cardiff, Wales); Wilson, M.R. (Department of Zoology, National Museums and Galleries of Wales, Cardiff). Series: Systematics Association Special Volume Series. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412631207
- ISBN
- 9780412631207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 281.35
€ 281.35
Hardback. Developed from a short course taught at Leeds University, this book covers methods of monitoring emissions of air pollutants from stationary sources. It surveys the techniques and points out their advantages and disadvantages. Editor(s): Clarke, A. G. Series: Environmental Management Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412633904
- ISBN
- 9780412633904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.10
€ 193.10
Hardback. Provides a practical and theoretical introduction to the techniques of in situ conservation of plant genetic resources. This book includes methodologies, case studies and discussion of on-farm and genetic reserve conservation. Num Pages: 446 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412634000
- ISBN
- 9780412634000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.61
€ 249.61
Paperback. A book for those interested in butterflies, whether as conservation biologist, amateur or professional entomologist or as a student studying the phenomenon of butterfly populations as part of a number of biology, ecology or conservation courses. It describes the results from a British scheme to monitor butterflies. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412634604
- ISBN
- 9780412634604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 200.71
€ 200.71
Paperback. This text aims to provide a practical and theoretical introduction to the technique of in situ genetic conservation. Num Pages: 446 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412637308
- ISBN
- 9780412637308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 247.13
€ 247.13
Hardback. Divided into three parts, this book presents a general introduction to the study of animal energetics. Its 2nd part discusses the theory behind use of doubled labelled water and part three evaluates the practical aspects of its use and the methodlologies required for its application. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412637803
- ISBN
- 9780412637803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 369.38
€ 369.38
Hardback. Focuses on the themes of importance in the analysis of the role that the early life history of fishes plays in the number and quality of recruits: the selective processes at play in their early life history; the contributions of early life history to the understanding of recruitment. Editor(s): Chambers, R.C.; Trippel, E.A. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 596 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 596
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412641909
- ISBN
- 9780412641909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 361.85
€ 361.85
Hardback. Helps the reader to identify 42 crustacean species of commercial importance found in Europe during coastal explorations, fishing trips, displayed in public aquaria or available in restaurants, including selected freshwater crayfishes and deep-sea species. This book includes sections on the gross internal and external structure of these Crustacea. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; PSVT5; TVT; WNCS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412710605
- ISBN
- 9780412710605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 274.19
€ 274.19
Hardback. This volume brings together information on basic science research and its potential clinical application. The molecular and cell biology of liver growth is thoroughly reviewed, with an emphasis on the interaction of different cell types and the involvement of the extra-cellular matrix. Editor(s): Strain, A.; Diehl, Anna Mae. Num Pages: 662 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 662
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412712609
- ISBN
- 9780412712609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.29
€ 248.29
Hardback. Covers various aspects of mechanisms governing immune reactions in insects, starting with the origins of insect immunity. This volume also covers antibacterial peptides from insects and their mode of action, relationships between insect defense proteins and development and immune mechanisms in vectors of transmissible disease. Editor(s): Brey, P.T.; Hultmark, D.E. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412712807
- ISBN
- 9780412712807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.74
€ 193.74
Hardback. This text provides an integrated view of the molecular structure and function of the plant cell wall, its formation and roles in a variety of plant processes. Concluding chapters discuss degradation processes, biotechnological and nutritional aspects. Series: Topics in Plant Physiology. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412720208
- ISBN
- 9780412720208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.46
€ 192.46
Paperback. Focuses on the question - What are the benefits that animals gain from living in a social group? This book is suitable for wildlife enthusiasts, interested naturalists, wildlife biologists and wildlife managers. Series: Chapman & Hall Wildlife Ecology & Behaviour S. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; PSVW7; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412725203
- ISBN
- 9780412725203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.94
€ 125.94
Hardback. This text aims to enhance and update public awareness of the potential adverse impact of pesticides and other chemicals on the environment, animal and public health; and to promote acceptance by governments and farmers of environmentally safe practices, and of alternatives to these chemicals. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RN; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412728006
- ISBN
- 9780412728006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.79
€ 193.79
Paperback. This text aims to enhance and update public awareness of the potential adverse impact of pesticides and other chemicals on the environment, animal and public health; and to promote acceptance by governments and farmers of environmentally safe practices, and of alternatives to these chemicals. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RN; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412728105
- ISBN
- 9780412728105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.80
€ 187.80
The Molecular Biology of Insect Disease Vectors: A Methods Manual
. Ed(S): Crampton, Julian M.; Beard, C.B.; Lo...
hardcover. Provides detailed protocols covering the important techniques used in molecular entomology. This title contains 46 chapters, each covering a specific methodology and authored by an invited expert. It offers introductory narratives; detailed lists of materials and equipment required; detailed, step-by-step protocols; and explanatory notes. Editor(s): Crampton, Julian M.; Beard, C.B.; Louis, C. Num Pages: 578 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412736605
- ISBN
- 9780412736605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.69
€ 246.69
hardcover. There has been a revolution in the study and understanding of the diversity and structure of arthropod communities in the forest canopy. This volume brings together a range of the most recent studies on canopy arthropods. Editor(s): Stork, Nigel E.; Adis, Joachim; Didham, R.K. Num Pages: 584 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 995.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412749001
- ISBN
- 9780412749001
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 336.77
€ 336.77
Hardback. A reference for research scientists involved in the extraction, fractionation and isolation of compounds from natural materials, especially those working with plants. This book features practical exercises to illustrate the techniques described in every chapter. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412749100
- ISBN
- 9780412749100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.31
€ 191.31
hardcover. Presents a theoretical framework for understanding the dynamics of shallow lake communities as it has evolved over the past years from a combination of empirical studies, experimental work and model analysis. This book is intended for workers who do not dig deep into theoretical ecology such as lake managers, field biologists and experimentalists. Series: Population and Community Biology Series. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412749209
- ISBN
- 9780412749209
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
Hardback. Identifying the unifying principles emerging from experimental and theoretical approaches as well as the differences between organisms, this text illustrates that greater knowledge of resource competition will benefit human and environmental welfare. Series: Population and Community Biology Series. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412749308
- ISBN
- 9780412749308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.06
€ 194.06
Hardback. Records the plenary proceedings of the 12th triennial International Chromosone Conference, presenting an overview of the concerns in the developing studies of animal, plant and human cytogenetics. This volume explores the integration of molecular biology and cytogenetics. Editor(s): Henriquez-Gil, N.; Parker, J. S. (University of Reading, UK); Puertas, M. J. Series: Chromosomes today. Num Pages: 379 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, 26 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 859.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412752407
- ISBN
- 9780412752407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.97
€ 189.97