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Hardback. Gives a survey of research in logic and philosophy of science. This work provides a picture of foundational research into various sciences, both natural and social. It contains items such as symposia on interfaces between logic and methodology, semantics and semiotics, and details about the state of the field in Eastern Europe and the Far East. Editor(s): Dalla Chiara, Maria Luisa; Doets, Kees; Mundici, Daniele; Benthem, Johan van. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 494 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 879.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343844
- ISBN
- 9780792343844
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€ 259.28
€ 259.28
Hardback. Devoted to the problem of the geometrizing of Lagrangians which depend on higher-order accelerations, this volume presents a construction of the geometry of the total space of the bundle of the accelerations of order k>=1. It is suitable for scientists whose work involves differential geometry and mechanics of particles and systems. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBMP; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343936
- ISBN
- 9780792343936
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€ 200.98
€ 200.98
Hardback. Contains a selection of papers presented at the first conference of the Society for Computational Economics held at ICC Institute, Austin, Texas, May 21-24, 1995. This volume is devoted to applications of computational methods for the empirical analysis of economic and financial systems. Editor(s): Amman, Hans M.; Rustem, Berc; Whinston, Andrew B. Series: Advances in Computational Economics. Num Pages: 376 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343974
- ISBN
- 9780792343974
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Condition: New
€ 201.73
€ 201.73
Engineering Probabilistic Design and Maintenance for Flood Protection
. Ed(S): Cooke, Roger; Mendel, M.; Vrijling, ...
Hardback. Collects contributions in probabilistic design, applied to the construction and maintenance of flood defense systems. This book discusses four key applications, with reviews from engineers, mathematicians and problem owners. It is useful for graduate students and researchers. Editor(s): Cooke, Roger; Mendel, M.; Vrijling, J. K. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TNC; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343998
- ISBN
- 9780792343998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.14
€ 132.14
hardcover. Foundational research focuses on the theory, but theories are to be related also to other theories, experiments, facts in their domains, data, and to their uses in applications, whether of prediction, control, or explanation. A theory is to be identified through its class of models, but not so narrowly as to disallow these roles. Editor(s): Fraassen, Bas C.Van. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE, 1:1, 1997
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344056
- ISBN
- 9780792344056
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Condition: New
€ 70.06
€ 70.06
hardcover. Modern fracture mechanics considers phenomena at many levels, macro and micro; it is therefore inextricably linked to methods of theoretical and mathematical physics. This text introduces these sophisticated methods in a straightforward manner. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TD; TGMD5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1440.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344087
- ISBN
- 9780792344087
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€ 200.66
€ 200.66
Hardback. After the catastrophic Ariane-5 accident which destroyed four Cluster spacecraft, European Space Agency Science Programme Committee gave approval to refurbish spare Cluster spacecraft and make it ready for flight. This title covers the objectives of the recovery mission, ground systems, ground observation program, and theory and modelling efforts. Editor(s): Escoubet, C. P.; Schmidt, R. (ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands); Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 658 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1276.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from SPACE SCIENCE REVIEWS, 79:1-2, 199
- Number of pages
- 658
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344117
- ISBN
- 9780792344117
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Condition: New
€ 254.93
€ 254.93
Hardback. Presents work from a Summer School on Advances in Quantum Optics and Spectroscopy of Solids, held in Ankara, Turkey. This book includes topics such as the interaction of quantum light with trapped atoms and condensed matter; and, quantum tomography and phase analysis. It is suitable for those in quantum optics, and solid state spectroscopy. Editor(s): Hakiogammalu, T. (Physics Dept.); Shumovsky, Alexander S. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344148
- ISBN
- 9780792344148
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Condition: New
€ 133.08
€ 133.08
Hardback. The International Symposium on Plant Production in Closed Ecosystems held in Narita, Japan, August 26-29, 1996 Editor(s): Goto, E.; Kurata, K.; Hayashi, M.; Sase, S. (National Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Japan). Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344179
- ISBN
- 9780792344179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.49
€ 256.49
Hardback. Explores two complementary aspects of post-colonial science/technology practice. This title accesses the cognitive and technical trajectories experienced by many third world nations since decolonization. Editor(s): Shinn, Terry; etc. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 418 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344193
- ISBN
- 9780792344193
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Condition: New
€ 257.84
€ 257.84
Hardback. Shallow lakes differ from deep ones in many aspects of nutrient dynamics, biotic structure and interactions of various trophic levels. This title contains proceedings from the international conference 'Shallow Lakes 95' held in Mikolajki, Poland, on 20-26 August 1995. Editor(s): Kufel, Lech; Prejs, Andrzej; Rybak, Jan Igor. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 963.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 342, 1997
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344216
- ISBN
- 9780792344216
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.79
€ 252.79
Hardback. This study summarizes the current status of knowledge related to effects of UV-B radiation on plant life, ranging from gene to ecosystem level. Responses to UV-B radiation of marine, fresh water and terrestrial ecosystem processes are covered. Editor(s): Rozema, J.; Gieskes, W.W.C. (State University of Groningen, The Netherlands); Geijn, S.C. van de; Nolan, C.; Boois, H. de. Series: Advances in Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 9522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from PLANT ECOLOGY, 128:1-2, 1997
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344223
- ISBN
- 9780792344223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.79
€ 203.79
Hardback. Presents the fundamentals of modern ideas on the structure of atomic nuclei. This book examines different models of the nucleus and discusses their interrelations. It is suitable for research workers in the field of nuclear physics, particle physics and nuclear engineering, as well as to postgraduate students of physics and engineering. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 625 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHP; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1061.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 625
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344230
- ISBN
- 9780792344230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.08
€ 375.08
Hardback. As the field of bioethics has matured, increasing attention is being paid to how bioethical issues are treated in different moral and religious traditions and in different regions of the world. This volume discusses theological developments from 1992 to 1994 in Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Hindu, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, and Latter-Day Saint. Editor(s): Lustig, B. Andrew. Series: Bioethics Yearbook. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344285
- ISBN
- 9780792344285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.14
€ 200.14
IUTAM Symposium on Interaction Between Dynamics and Control in Advance...
Dick H. Van . Ed(S): Campen
Hardback. These papers address a wide variety of applications ranging from vehicle systems to mechatronic systems. Furthermore, the relevance of more fundamental areas such as control of chaos and optimal control is illuminated. Editor(s): Campen, Dick H. van. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 457 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGMD4; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 457
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344292
- ISBN
- 9780792344292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.34
€ 70.34
Hardback. Covers the implications of interior techniques for the field of mathematical programming. This book provides theoretical as well as computational results, explains the intuition behind the main ideas, gives examples as well as proofs, and contains a bibliography. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBU; PBW; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344308
- ISBN
- 9780792344308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.87
€ 199.87
Cytotoxic, Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Potential of Heavy Metals Relate...
Nick D. . Ed(S): Hadjiliadis
Hardback. The idea underlying the present work is to present a multidisciplinary perspective on heavy metals in the environment, affording a better understanding of their action on human organisms and health, aiming to make them less polluting and more environmentally friendly. Editor(s): Hadjiliadis, Nick D. Series: NATO Science Partnership Sub-series 2: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 653 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK; PSB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344322
- ISBN
- 9780792344322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.54
€ 71.54
Hardback. Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Aquatic Weeds, European Weed Research Society Editor(s): Caffrey, Joseph; Barrett, Philip R. F.; Murphy, Kevin J.; Wade, Philip Max (Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK). Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 340, 1997
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344339
- ISBN
- 9780792344339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.71
€ 204.71
hardcover. After a year's successful operation, the European DENIS project is now a scientific reality and its close cousin 2MASS (USA) is about to come into operation. The observational and data reduction processes of both DENIS and 2MASS are fully described in this volume. Editor(s): Garzon, F.; etc. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344346
- ISBN
- 9780792344346
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Condition: New
€ 68.23
€ 68.23
Hardback. Examines features of curriculum policy across the TIMSS countries, especially the role of textbooks and curriculum guides. This book portrays similarities and differences in mathematics curricula in the succession of objectives across grades. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curtis C.; Valverde, Gilbert A.; Houang, Richard T. (Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA); Wiley, David E. (Northwestern University, USA). Num Pages: 276 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 17. Weight in Grams: 725.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344360
- ISBN
- 9780792344360
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Condition: New
€ 136.11
€ 136.11
Many Visions, Many Aims: A Cross-National Investigation of Curricular ...
. Ed(S): Schmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curti...
paperback. Which goals and standards guide mathematics education across the world? This first report of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) explores this question by examining the rich data collected in the TIMSS Curriculum Analysis. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curtis C.; Valverde, Gilbert A.; Houang, Richard T. (Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA); Wiley, David E. (Northwestern University, USA). Num Pages: 276 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 195 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344377
- ISBN
- 9780792344377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.45
€ 134.45
Hardback. Which goals and standards guide science education across the world? This first report of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) explores this question by examining the data collected in TIMSS Curriculum Analysis. It also portrays similarities and differences in science curricula in the succession of objectives across grades. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H.; Raizen, S.; Britton, E. D.; Bianchi, Leonard J.; Wolfe, Richard G. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 759.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344384
- ISBN
- 9780792344384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.00
€ 203.00
Hardback. Discusses the unfocused nature of US mathematics and science curricular intentions, textbooks, and teacher practices. This title offers the premise that producers of US textbooks and curriculum guides have attempted to answer calls for curricular reform by adding new content to existing materials instead of devoting time to restructuring them. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curtis C.; Raizen, S. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 527.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344407
- ISBN
- 9780792344407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.93
€ 132.93
Paperback. The report summarizes data from the TIMSS curriculum analysis and integrates it with teacher questionnaire data from the US, Japan, and Germany on science and mathematics topic coverage and instructional practices. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H. Num Pages: 164 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344414
- ISBN
- 9780792344414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37