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Science: general issues
Revealing the richness and influence of Oxford's mathematical tradition and the fascinating characters that have helped to shape it for over 800 years, this second edition brings the story right up to the opening of the new Oxford Mathematical Institute in 2013, with a foreword from Marcus du Sautoy and recent developments from Peter M. Neumann. Editor(s): Fauvel, John; Flood, Raymond; Wilson, Robin. Num Pages: 416 pages, 200 b/w line drawings, 80 b/w halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 194 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199681976
- ISBN
- 9780199681976
Condition: New
€ 132.10
€ 132.10
Deposit and Geoenvironmental Models for Resource Exploitation and Envi...
. Ed(S): Fabbri, Andrea G.; Gaal, G.; McCammo...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Matrahaza, Hungary, 6-19 September 1998 Editor(s): Fabbri, Andrea G.; Gaal, G.; McCammon, Richard B. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; RBG; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 773.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009907
- ISBN
- 9781402009907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.85
€ 124.85
Economic and Social Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.;...
hardcover. There are many controversial socioeconomic issues concerned with the development and implementation of agricultural biotechnology. This book presents selected revised and edited papers from the fourth and fifth meetings of the International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.; Zilberman, David; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; MZ; PDR; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780851996189
- ISBN
- 9780851996189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
hardcover. Among the considerations of the two dozen papers are the reception and development of Einstein's theory of general relativity in various institutions around the world; conceptual issues of the theory, especially themes, concepts, and principles associated with his theory of gravity; a number of tech Editor(s): Eisenstaedt, Jean; Kox, A. J. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 480 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 1992nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817634797
- ISBN
- 9780817634797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.66
€ 204.66
Applications of Geometric Algebra in Computer Science and Engineering
. Ed(S): Dorst, Leo; Doran, Chris; Lasenby, J...
Hardback. The articles in this volume reflect an interdisciplinary approach to the subject of geometric algebra in computer science, engineering, physics and mathematics. A range of techniques and applications are highlighted and relevant areas are introduced in a self-contained manner. Editor(s): Dorst, Leo; Doran, Chris; Lasenby, Joan. Num Pages: 478 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBMW; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817642679
- ISBN
- 9780817642679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.58
€ 131.58
Nonlinear Hyperbolic Problems: Theoretical, Applied and Computational ...
. Ed(S): Donato, Andrea; Oliveri, Francesco
Hardback. Editor(s): Donato, Andrea; Oliveri, Francesco. Series: Notes on numerical fluid mechanics. Num Pages: 612 pages. BIC Classification: PDE; PHDS; TBJ; TGMF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate. Dimension: 229 x 162. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Friedrich Vieweg & Sohn Verlagsgesellschaft mbH Germany
- Number of pages
- 612
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783528076436
- ISBN
- 9783528076436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.19
€ 125.19
Paperback. The essays in this volume ask what risks Canadians might be exposed to as fiscal pressures strain the capacity of regulators in areas such as food, drugs, pesticides, fisheries, and the environment. Editor(s): Doern, G. Bruce; Reed, Ted. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; PDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802082626
- ISBN
- 9780802082626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.92
€ 46.99
€ 41.92
Hardback. With this, one of two volumes, proceedings of a conference dedicated to the work of scientist Moshe Flato, the reader should be able to take stock of the present state of the art in a number of subjects at the frontier of current research in mathematics, mathematical physics, and physics. Editor(s): Dito, Giuseppe; Sternheimer, Daniel. Series: Mathematical Physics Studies. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792365419
- ISBN
- 9780792365419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.52
€ 128.52
hardcover. With this, one of two volumes, proceedings of a conference dedicated to the work of scientist Moshe Flato, the reader should be able to take stock of the present state of the art in a number of subjects at the frontier of current research in mathematics, mathematical physics, and physics. Editor(s): Dito, Giuseppe; Sternheimer, Daniel. Series: Mathematical Physics Studies. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792365402
- ISBN
- 9780792365402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.16
€ 130.16
The Religions of the Book. Christian Perceptions, 1400-1660.
. Ed(S): Dimmock, Dr Matthew; Hadfield, A.
Paperback. This book is the first study to explore the relationship between Christianity, Judaism and Islam in the Early Modern period. Editor(s): Dimmock, Dr Matthew; Hadfield, A. Series: Early Modern Literature in History. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; HBJD; HBL; HRAX; JFC; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349286133
- ISBN
- 9781349286133
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Condition: New
€ 67.45
€ 67.45
Hardback. The standard mathematical framework of quantum mechanics specifies the physical magnitudes of a system. This work explains the forms of the modal interpretation, surveys its achievements, and discusses the problems, and is intended for philosophers of science, theoretical physicists, and graduate students in these disciplines. Editor(s): Dieks, Dennis; Vermaas, Pieter E. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352075
- ISBN
- 9780792352075
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.43
€ 192.43
Applied Bayesian Statistical Studies in Biology and Medicine
. Ed(S): Di Bacco, M.; D'Amore, G. (Universit...
Hardback. Presents the results of biological and medical research with the statistical methods used to obtain them. Editor(s): Di Bacco, M.; D'Amore, G. (Universita di Firenze, Italy); Scalfari, F. (Polo Universitario Asti Studi Superiori, Italy). Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; PS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075483
- ISBN
- 9781402075483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.22
€ 127.22
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Demidov, S S; Folkerts, M; Rowe, D E; Scriba, C J; Folkerts, Menso. Num Pages: 782 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PBX; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 782
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034896962
- ISBN
- 9783034896962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.70
€ 90.70
Modeling and Computational Methods for Kinetic Equations
. Ed(S): Degond, Pierre; Pareschi, Lorenzo; R...
Hardback. In recent years kinetic theory has developed in many areas of the physical sciences and engineering, and has extended the borders of its traditional fields of application. This monograph is a self-contained presentation of such recently developed aspects of kinetic theory, as well as a comprehensive account of the fundamentals of the theory. Editor(s): Degond, Pierre; Pareschi, Lorenzo; Russo, Giovanni. Series: Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Germany
- Number of pages
- 367
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817632540
- ISBN
- 9780817632540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.00
€ 129.00
Paperback. Editor(s): Datta, Amitava; Mukhopadhyaya, B.; Raychaudhuri, A. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PHP; PHQ; PHS; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132217282
- ISBN
- 9788132217282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.62
€ 123.62
Hardback. Selected Contributed Papers of the Tenth International Congress of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science, Florence, August 1995 Editor(s): Dalla Chiara, Maria Luisa; Guintini, Roberto (University of Cagliari, Italy); Laudisa, Frederico (University of Florence, Italy). Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357278
- ISBN
- 9780792357278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.48
€ 191.48
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.21
€ 247.21
Hardback. Contains the papers submitted by the participants to the Tenth International Congress of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science, held in Florence, August 1995. This work covers the traditional subdisciplines of mathematical logic and philosophical logic, as well as their interfaces with computer science, linguistics and philosophy. Editor(s): Dalla Chiara, Maria Luisa; Doets, Kees; Mundici, Daniele; Benthem, Johan van. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 534 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343837
- ISBN
- 9780792343837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.95
€ 247.95
Chinese Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technolog...
. Ed(S): Dainian, Fan; Cohen, Robert S.
Hardback. Contains articles that were selected from the first five volumes of the "Journal of Dialectics of Nature" published by the Chinese Academy of Sciences between 1979 and 1985. The Journal was established in 1979 as a comprehensive theoretical publication concerning the history, philosophy and sociology of the natural sciences. Editor(s): Dainian, Fan; Cohen, Robert S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 496 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 863.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334637
- ISBN
- 9780792334637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.91
€ 362.91
Hardback. Editor(s): D'Agostino, Fred; Jarvie, I. C. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792302643
- ISBN
- 9780792302643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.32
€ 245.32
Foundations and Methods from Mathematics to Neuroscience
. Ed(S): Crangle, Colleen E.; Sienra, Adolfo ...
paperback. During his long career, Patrick Suppes has contributed significantly both to the sciences and to scientific philosophies. In this volume, an international group of Suppes' colleagues and collaborators builds upon his insights. It explores a range of topics, from the relationship between science and philosophy. Editor(s): Crangle, Colleen E.; Sienra, Adolfo Garcia de la; Longino, Helen E. Series: Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Centre for the Study of Language & Information United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781575867458
- ISBN
- 9781575867458
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.52
€ 36.99
€ 29.52
Paperback. Exploring aspects of Irish medical history, from the nature and proposed remedies for various illnesses in eighteenth century Ireland, to the treatment of influenza in twentieth-century Ireland, this book shows how the cultures of medical care evolved over three centuries. Editor(s): Cox, C.; Luddy, Maria. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBL; HBTB; MBX; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358540
- ISBN
- 9781349358540
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.40
€ 63.40
Hardback. Editor(s): Corves, Burkhard J.; Lovasz, Erwin Christian; Huesing, Mathias. Series: Mechanisms and Machine Science. Num Pages: 365 pages, 206 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MQW; PDE; TGB; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319170664
- ISBN
- 9783319170664
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Condition: New
€ 123.62
€ 123.62
Hardback. A collection of papers addressing the key challenges that face the Bayesian interpretation of probability. This work includes important criticisms of Bayesian reasoning and also gives an insight into some of the points of disagreement amongst advocates of the Bayesian approach. Editor(s): Corfield, David; Williamson, Jon. Series: Applied Logic Series. Num Pages: 416 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002236
- ISBN
- 9781402002236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.60
€ 187.60