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Hardback. Variational methods give a versatile framework for several branches of theoretical mechanics. For problems in dynamics, variational formulations provide a powerful alternative to vector methods. This work describes differential variational formulations followed by integral formulations. It also includes an account of the calculus of variations. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHD; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329237
- ISBN
- 9780792329237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.87
€ 247.87
Hardback. This text is an outcome of two conferences held in Poland in 1987 and 1990. Both conferences dealt with the problem of rationality. It presents a comprehensive current account of the manifold approaches to the problem of rationality and related issues. Editor(s): Misiek, Jozef. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 602.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329251
- ISBN
- 9780792329251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.34
€ 188.34
Hardback. Offers contributions to the debate about mathematics teaching and learning. This book adopts theoretical perspectives while drawing on the classroom as both the source of investigation and the site of potential change and development. It is suitable for lecturers and researchers and teachers concerned with the classroom as a cultural phenomenon. Editor(s): Lerman, Steve. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 221 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329312
- ISBN
- 9780792329312
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
Hardback. Shows that the concept of critical mathematics education is crucial for every educational theory. This book explains that, if humanity is submerged in technology, and if modern technology is to a great extent constituted by mathematics, then the implicit and explicit functions of mathematics education assume a fundamental importance. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329329
- ISBN
- 9780792329329
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.47
€ 245.47
Hardback. The escape from metastable states via noise-assisted hopping and/or tunneling is pivotal to many scientific disciplines. This title surveys developments in the rate theory of both equilibrium and nonequilibrium processes. Editor(s): Talkner, Peter; Hanggi, Peter. Series: Understanding Chemical Reactivity. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329404
- ISBN
- 9780792329404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.00
€ 124.00
Hardback. Contains papers and posters presented at the 18th Eucarpia Fodder Crops Section Meeting held at Loen, Nordfjord, Norway in August 1993. The book demonstrates the diversity both in crops and environmental stresses that confront the forage breeders. It presents both general and specific aspects of adaptation to marginal growing conditions. Editor(s): Rognli, O.A.; Solberg, Eric; Schjelderup, I. (Holt Research Station). Series: Developments in Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 330 pages, 81 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from EUPHYTICA, 77:3, 1994
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329480
- ISBN
- 9780792329480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.18
€ 247.18
Paperback. This text describes the birth and early development of the International Astronomical Union. Attention is paid to the Union's bridging political controversies and maintaining the ties between astronomers in times of war or heavy political tension. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329800
- ISBN
- 9780792329800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.06
€ 188.06
Paperback. volume 2 Editor(s): Davies, Peter J. (Cornell University). Num Pages: 833 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1465.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 833
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329855
- ISBN
- 9780792329855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 364.48
€ 364.48
Hardback. In three volumes, this book contains contributions from a distinguished group of scholars from a variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences, the humanities and the arts. The essays presented herein focus on philosophical and historical issues in contemporary physics. Editor(s): Gavroglu, Kostas; Stachel, John J. (Boston University, Center for Einstein Studies and Dept. of Physics, MA, USA); Wartofsky, Marx W. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329886
- ISBN
- 9780792329886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Hardback. Deals with the contemporary development of quantum theory from the point of view of quantum optics. This book also presents fundamentals of quantum theory with attention being given to the quantum theory of measurement. It is for research workers in quantum mechanics, quantum theory, quantum optics and electronics, optical communications. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330004
- ISBN
- 9780792330004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.38
€ 247.38
Hardback. Proceedings IUTAM Symposium, held in Birmingham, UK, 6--9 September 1993 Editor(s): Blake, John R.; Boulton-Stone, Jeremy M.; Neale, Thomas H. Series: Fluid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHDF; TGMF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330080
- ISBN
- 9780792330080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 367.70
€ 367.70
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on 'Engineering Risk and Reliability in a Changing Physical Environment, New Developments in Resources Management with Applications to Non-Steady Conditions', Deauville, France, May 24--June 4, 1993 Editor(s): Duckstein, Lucien; Parent, Eric. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 486 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; RN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330103
- ISBN
- 9780792330103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 367.26
€ 367.26
Hardback. Deals with dusty and self-gravitational plasmas. This book is focused on the effects in the dusty plasma, with allowance for gravitational interaction between dust grains. It also includes charging of dust particles under various physical conditions and the motion of dust particles under the joint action of electromagnetic and gravitation fields. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330226
- ISBN
- 9780792330226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Hardback. This text explains the "how" and the "why" of chemical reaction engineering, particularly for those who are not familiar with this area; deals with the effects of a number of physical phenomena on the outcome of chemical reactions; and examines some applications. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330271
- ISBN
- 9780792330271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.55
€ 247.55
Hardback. CEC/IUFRO Symposium, Halmstad, Sweden, June 7-10, 1993 Editor(s): Nilsson, L.O.; Huttl, R. F.; Johansson, U.T. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 689 pages, 208 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1882.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from PLANT AND SOIL 168/169, 199
- Number of pages
- 689
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330301
- ISBN
- 9780792330301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.94
€ 378.94
Hardback. This text presents original contributions to the areas of individual choice, experimental economics, operations and analysis, multiple-criteria decision-making, market uncertainty, game theory and social choice. The papers were presented at the FUR VI conference. Editor(s): Munier, Bertrand R.; Machina, Mark J. Series: Theory and Decision Library B. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330318
- ISBN
- 9780792330318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.97
€ 195.97
Hardback. Contains a comprehensive treatment of the theory of random vibration of linear structures subjected to stationary or nonstationary excitations. This book is of interest to structural analysts and research engineers dealing with structures in a random environment. It is also useful as a textbook for a graduate course in random vibration. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330363
- ISBN
- 9780792330363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.78
€ 224.78
Hardback. Many of those involved with the mechanics of composite materials and structures may have come across the works of Dr N J Pagano in their research. His research papers are among the most referenced of all literature in the field of mechanics of composite materials. This monograph contains Dr Pagano's major technical papers. Editor(s): Reddy, J. N.; Pagano, N. J. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330417
- ISBN
- 9780792330417
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.48
€ 249.48
hardcover. Deals with the quantitative physical modeling of subduction and subduction-related processes. This book presents a description of the modeling method, results from model experiments, theoretical analysis of results on the basis of continuum mechanics, and their geodynamic interpretation. Series: Modern Approaches in Geophysics. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330424
- ISBN
- 9780792330424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.56
€ 191.56
Pulsation, Rotation and Mass Loss in Early-Type Stars
. Ed(S): Balona, Luis A.; Henrichs, Huib F.; ...
Paperback. In this Symposium, researchers specializing in pulsation, rotation, magnetic fields and stellar winds are brought together in order to broaden our understanding of O and B stars. Editor(s): Balona, Luis A.; Henrichs, Huib F.; Le Contel, Jean Michel. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 550 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1031.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330455
- ISBN
- 9780792330455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.39
€ 68.39
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Il Ciocco, Italy, 16--29 August 1992 Editor(s): Byrnes, J. S.; Byrnes, Jennifer L. (Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA); Hargreaves, Kathryn A. (Free Software Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Prometheus Inc, Newport, Rhode Island, USA); Berry, Karl (Free Software Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Prometheus Inc, Newport, Rhode Island, USA). Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 415 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 415
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330783
- ISBN
- 9780792330783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 366.11
€ 366.11
Hardback. This text documents learning and teaching in open-inquiry learning environments, designed with the precepts of the following specific educational thinkers in mind: John Dewey, Seymour Papert, Donald Schon and Allan Collins. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 315 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330882
- ISBN
- 9780792330882
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.27
€ 193.27
Hardback. Presents a mathematical analysis of cumulative processes of economic growth. Divided into two sections, Basic Economic Growth Models: An Axiomatic Approach, and Basic Dynamic Systems, this monograph is useful for scholars in economics and applied mathematics, and also as a supplementary graduate textbook in economics and mathematics. Series: Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330912
- ISBN
- 9780792330912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.32
€ 130.32
Hardback. Is time, even locally, like the real line? Multiple structures of time, implicit in physics, create a consistency problem. This book includes historical details and explains - why the entropy law is inadequate for time asymmetry, and why notions such as time asymmetry (hence causality) may be conceptually inadequate. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGZ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792331032
- ISBN
- 9780792331032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.46
€ 192.46