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Paperback. Explores the how and why of anthropomorphism. This book investigates the changing patterns of anthropomorphism across different time periods and settings, as well as their effects upon animals, humans, and their interactions. Editor(s): Daston, Lorraine; Mitman, Gregg. Num Pages: 240 pages, 41 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231130394
ISBN
9780231130394
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.41

Paperback. This introduction to the philosophy of technology discusses its sources and uses. Tracing the changing meaning of "technology" from ancient times to the modern day, it identifies two important traditions of critical analysis of technology: the engineering approach and the humanities approach. Num Pages: 410 pages, 8 halftones, 4 line drawings, 9 tables. BIC Classification: PDA; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 28. Weight in Grams: 644.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
410
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226531984
ISBN
9780226531984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 28.67

Paperback. This volume aims to help the reader acquire a sense of what philosophy is, how it began, why it persists, and how it is related to other fields of study, especially science. Num Pages: 360 pages, 6. BIC Classification: HPC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631219354
ISBN
9780631219354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.90

Hardback. * Explores numerous issues and positions in the three most basic areas of Philosophy: Theory of Knowledge, Theory of Value, and Metaphysics. * Identifies and explains the Socratic Method, Running out the Permutations, and Rational Dialogue. * Teaches readers to think through philosophical problems. Num Pages: 360 pages, 6. BIC Classification: HPC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631219347
ISBN
9780631219347
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.97

Paperback. Previous ed.: London: Addison-Wesley, 1982. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Addison Wesley
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780273728917
ISBN
9780273728917
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.34

Paperback. Argues that taking on some of the characteristics of plants will help us and our relationship to our world. Num Pages: 224 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publisher
SteinerBooks, Inc
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781584201434
ISBN
9781584201434
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.17

Hardback. Thinking in Physics Num Pages: 161 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNLC; JNM; JNU; PH; YQSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401786652
ISBN
9789401786652
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.27

Paperback. Mathematical savant and bestselling author of BORN ON A BLUE DAY, this is Tammet's engaging and personal exploration of what numbers can teach us about our lives and minds. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 15. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444737448
ISBN
9781444737448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Covers topics such as quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, field theory, thermodynamics, the role of mathematics in physics, and the concepts of probability and causality. This book is intended for advanced undergraduate students, professors, and researchers. Num Pages: 208 pages, 9 line illus. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
210
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691095530
ISBN
9780691095530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

Paperback. 'Thinking about Mathematics' covers the range of philosophical issues and positions concerning mathematics. The text describes the questions about mathematics that motivated philosophers throughout history and covers historical figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill. Num Pages: 328 pages, 4 line figures. BIC Classification: HPL; PBB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
322
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192893062
ISBN
9780192893062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.56

Paperback. Intuition is one of the most difficult skills to teach and develop. In Thinking About Equations , the authors share their years of teaching experience to help students develop intuition and skills for solving mathematical problems related to engineering and the physical sciences. Num Pages: 258 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470186206
ISBN
9780470186206
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 90.06

Paperback. In this important book, the authors explore what answers mean in relation to how people understand the world around them and communicate with one another. They offer practical and theoretical insights that will prove invaluable when developing questionnaires. Series: Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; PB; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118016091
ISBN
9781118016091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 78.49

Paperback. .
Publisher
O´Reilly Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781491907337
ISBN
9781491907337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.09

Paperback. This book looks in particular at "Greens functions" and the field of chaotic motion. It attempts to explain these, and other mathematical problems, with the minimum of specialized jargon, and to make the subject more accessible. Num Pages: 172 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852741832
ISBN
9780852741832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PDR; TBX; TBY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780748641
ISBN
9781780748641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.86

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Souvenir Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780285637764
ISBN
9780285637764
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.19

Paperback. A guide to exploring the world of maths. Starting with simple numbers and algebra, it goes on to deal with inconceivably big numbers in more dimensions than you ever knew existed. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: PDZM; WDKN; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 33. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141975863
ISBN
9780141975863
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNR; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401081597
ISBN
9789401081597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.18

Hardback. Gives a treatment of thin-film silicon as a novel semiconductor material. Beginning with fundamental physical properties, this work focuses on device applications, solar cells in particular. Intended for students and professional scientists, it also discusses the limitations and design optimization of the devices, as well as fabrication methods. Editor(s): Shah, Arvind Victor. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PHK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 33. Weight in Grams: 962.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9781420066746
ISBN
9781420066746
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.08
€ 116.96

Hardcover. Num Pages: Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PN; TDCK; TJFD5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594545177
ISBN
9781594545177
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 271.56
€ 185.04

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