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The Social and Economic Roots of the Scientific Revolution. Texts by B...
. Ed(S): Freudenthal, Gideon; McLaughlin, Pet...
Paperback. This book presents classics of Marxist historiography of science: Boris Hessen's, "The Social and Economic Roots of Newton's Principia;" Henryk Grossman's, "The Social Foundation of Mechanistic Philosophy and Manufacture;" and Descartes' New Ideal of Science. Editor(s): Freudenthal, Gideon; McLaughlin, Peter. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; PDA; PDX; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791930
- ISBN
- 9789400791930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Hardback. This book presents classics of Marxist historiography of science: Boris Hessen's, "The Social and Economic Roots of Newton's Principia;" Henryk Grossman's, "The Social Foundation of Mechanistic Philosophy and Manufacture;" and Descartes' New Ideal of Science. Editor(s): Freudenthal, Gideon; McLaughlin, Peter. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096037
- ISBN
- 9781402096037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.51
€ 199.51
Hardback. Drawing attention to the formal flaws in theories that motivate theory modification, the correspondence relations that hold between old and new theories and the cross-theoretic retention of symmetry and conservation principles, this volume is dedicated to Heinz Post who proposed a rational model of scientific discovery. Editor(s): French, Steven; Kamminga, Harmke. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 388 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792320852
- ISBN
- 9780792320852
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.03
€ 257.03
Correspondence, Invariance and Heuristics: Essays in Honour of Heinz P...
. Ed(S): French, S.; Kamminga, Harmke
paperback. Editor(s): French, S.; Kamminga, Harmke. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 388 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HB; HPK; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048142293
- ISBN
- 9789048142293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.39
€ 250.39
Paperback. Editor(s): Frekers, Dieter; Gill, David R.; Speth, Josef. Num Pages: 203 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642754692
- ISBN
- 9783642754692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Paperback. Editor(s): Freeland, Guy; Corones, Anthony. Series: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 420 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HB; HP; HR; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048153022
- ISBN
- 9789048153022
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.40
€ 195.40
Hardback. Focuses on the Proto-Scientific Revolution, which is that distinctive period, essentially High Renaissance in character, which paved the way for the Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century. This work brings the works of Copernicus and Vesalius together, by placing them within the context of the Proto-Scientific Revolution as a whole. Editor(s): Freeland, Guy; Corones, Anthony. Series: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 420 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JD; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359135
- ISBN
- 9780792359135
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.25
€ 202.25
Paperback. Editor(s): Frappier, Melanie; Brown, Derek; DiSalle, Robert. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783545
- ISBN
- 9789401783545
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Highlights the advances that have contributed to our understanding of spatial patterns and scale issues in microbial ecology. This book brings together research conducted at a range of spatial scales (from Am to km) and in a variety of different types of environments. Editor(s): Franklin, Rima; Mills, Aaron. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PSG; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048175703
- ISBN
- 9789048175703
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.68
€ 194.68
Hardback. Highlights advances that have contributed to our understanding of spatial patterns and scale issues in microbial ecology. This book brings together research conducted at a range of spatial scales (from Am to km) and in a variety of different types of environments. Editor(s): Franklin, Rima; Mills, Aaron. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PSG; RGM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062155
- ISBN
- 9781402062155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.61
€ 195.61
Paperback. This report of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses summarizes the proceedings of a number of international meetings. It describes over 2000 individual viruses belonging to 73 families or groups, as well as providing data on particle, biological and serological properties. Editor(s): Francki, R.I.B.; Fauquet, Claude M. (La Jolla, CA, USA); Knudson, D.L.; Brown, F. Series: Archives of Virology. Num Pages: 450 pages, 3 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; MMFM; PDC; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783211822869
- ISBN
- 9783211822869
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.38
€ 120.38
Hardback. Editor(s): Francis, Leonard Deepak; Mayoral, Alvaro; Arenal, Raul. Num Pages: 284 pages, 84 black & white illustrations, 93 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PDND; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319151762
- ISBN
- 9783319151762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Hardback. The Rationalists provides a balanced overview of those associated with the rationalist movement, presenting a sharper depiction of their intellectual contexts and sources. Topics range from theodicy and early modern music theory to Spinoza's anti-humanism. Editor(s): Fraenkel, Carlos; Perinetti, Dario; Smith, Justin E. H. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 507.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048193844
- ISBN
- 9789048193844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.21
€ 132.21
Hardback. Tracing the rapid growth of knowledge and practice in human and medical genetics, this book raises significant questions about the social and ethical readiness of scientists, physicians, and others to make appropriate decisions concerning the utilization of this new genetic knowledge and technique. Editor(s): Fortun, Michael; Mendelsohn, Everett. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792353331
- ISBN
- 9780792353331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.62
€ 198.62
paperback. Editor(s): Forth, Shaun; Hovland, Paul; Phipps, Eric; Utke, Jean; Walther, Andrea. Series: Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 380 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PBU; PDE; UFM; UMX; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642439919
- ISBN
- 9783642439919
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
Hardback. The 31 contributed papers presented at the AD2012 conference cover the application of algorithmic differentiation (AD) to many areas in science and engineering as well as aspects of AD theory and its implementation in tools. This title presents proceedings of this conference. Editor(s): Forth, Shaun; Hovland, Paul; Phipps, Eric; Utke, Jean; Walther, Andrea. Series: Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 380 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PDE; UMX; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642300226
- ISBN
- 9783642300226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.66
€ 129.66
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Former, Majorie; Van Asseldonk, Gerdie; Drenth, Jacqueline; Van Duinen, Jolanda. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Bohn Stafleu Van Loghum Netherlands
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789036810746
- ISBN
- 9789036810746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.55
€ 35.55
National Military Establishments and the Advancement of Science and Te...
. Ed(S): Forman, Paul; Sanchez-Ron, Jose M. (...
paperback. Editor(s): Forman, Paul; Sanchez-Ron, Jose M. (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid). Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002502
- ISBN
- 9781402002502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.57
€ 71.57
Paperback. Editor(s): Force, James E.; Hutton, Sarah. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048165568
- ISBN
- 9789048165568
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
hardcover. Contains eleven essays by eminent scholars which focus on Newton's theology, his study of alchemy, the early reception of Newtonianism, and the history of Newton scholarship. This book includes accounts of the attempts over the last quarter of the twentieth century, to publish Sir Isaac Newton's theological manuscripts. Editor(s): Force, James E.; Hutton, Sarah. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402019692
- ISBN
- 9781402019692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.86
€ 132.86