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Science: general issues
Recent Developments in the Philosophy of Science: EPSA13 Helsinki
. Ed(S): Maki, Uskali; Votsis, Ioannis; Ruphy...
Hardback. Editor(s): Maki, Uskali; Votsis, Ioannis; Ruphy, Stephanie; Schurz, Gerhard. Series: European Studies in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 400 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 765.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319230146
- ISBN
- 9783319230146
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€ 123.92
€ 123.92
hardcover. The need for questioning the ways in which technology is used in sports is the subject of this volume. Much of the focus is on the ethical implications of allowing genetic manipulation of human beings and the impact this could have on sport in general. Editor(s): Maih, A.; Eassom, Simon Bruce. Series: Research in Philosophy & Technology. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDR; PSX; TCBG; WSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308804
- ISBN
- 9780762308804
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Condition: New
€ 144.83
€ 144.83
Hardback. Editor(s): Magnani, Lorenzo; Li, Ping; Park, Woosuk. Series: Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics. Num Pages: 231 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PBWH; PDX; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319184784
- ISBN
- 9783319184784
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€ 187.69
€ 187.69
Paperback. Focusing on relevant conceptual and logical issues underlying the catholic quest for proving, this volume seeks to cast light on what the effectiveness of proof rests on. Editor(s): Lupacchini, Rossella; Corsi, Giovanna. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PBC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag Italy
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788847007833
- ISBN
- 9788847007833
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Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
Hardback. Editor(s): Lund, Anders; Shiotani, Masaru. Series: Topics in Molecular Organization and Engineering. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 890.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792309888
- ISBN
- 9780792309888
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Condition: New
€ 250.31
€ 250.31
Technological Concepts and Mathematical Models in the Evolution of Mod...
. Ed(S): Lucertini, Mario; Gasca, Ana M.; Nic...
Hardback. A collection of historical research studies that covers the evolution of technology as knowledge, the emergence of an autonomous engineering science in the Industrial Age, the idea of scientific management of production and operation systems, and the interaction between mathematical models and technological concepts. Editor(s): Lucertini, Mario; Gasca, Ana M.; Nicola, Fernando. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764369408
- ISBN
- 9783764369408
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€ 65.70
€ 65.70
Explorations in the History of Machines and Mechanisms
. Ed(S): Lopez-Cajun, Carlos S.; Ceccarelli, ...
Hardback. Editor(s): Lopez-Cajun, Carlos S.; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 267 pages, 194 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TGB; TGMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319311821
- ISBN
- 9783319311821
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€ 122.75
€ 122.75
Paperback. Editor(s): Lin, Cheng-hung; Fu, Daiwie. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; GT; HB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 152. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401051033
- ISBN
- 9789401051033
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Condition: New
€ 194.64
€ 194.64
Hardback. A collection of papers on philosophy of science, conceptual history of science, and sociology of science written by Taiwanese scholars. Included are essays on "Western" topics, as well as topics in the history of Chinese science. Editor(s): Lin, Cheng-hung; Fu, Daiwie. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792317661
- ISBN
- 9780792317661
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Condition: New
€ 192.85
€ 192.85
Hardback. Editor(s): Levere, Trevor H.; Shea, William R. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 372 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792304203
- ISBN
- 9780792304203
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€ 194.37
€ 194.37
Paperback. McGaw; Joy Parr, Simon Fraser University. Editor(s): Lerner, Nina E.; Oldenziel, Ruth; Mohun, Arwen P. Num Pages: 480 pages, 26, 26 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSJ; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 227 x 31. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801872594
- ISBN
- 9780801872594
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Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 36.82
€ 44.99
€ 36.82
Secrets and Knowledge in Medicine and Science, 1500-1800
. Ed(S): Leong, Ms. Elaine; Rankin, Professor...
Secrets played a central role in transformations in medical and scientific knowledge in early modern Europe. This title provides a pan-European and interdisciplinary overview on the topic. It includes essays that offer significant interpretations of the role played by secrets in their area of specialization. Editor(s): Leong, Ms. Elaine; Rankin, Professor Alisha. Series Editor(s): Cunningham, Dr. Andrew; Grell, Professor Ole Peter. Series: The History of Medicine in Context. Num Pages: 260 pages, Includes 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754668541
- ISBN
- 9780754668541
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Condition: New
€ 185.91
€ 185.91
hardcover. This volume reviews conceptual conflicts at the foundations of physics now and in the past century. The focus is on the conditions and consequences of Einstein's pathbreaking achievements that sealed the decline of the classical notions of space, time, radiation, and matter, and resulted in the theory of relativity. Editor(s): Lehner, Christoph; Renn, Jurgen; Schemmel, Matthias. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 375 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PGC; PHDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817649395
- ISBN
- 9780817649395
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Condition: New
€ 123.66
€ 123.66
Paperback. Contains 18 reviewed papers originally presented at the conference Practical Work in Science Education - the Face of Science in Schools, held at the Royal Danish School of Educational Studies in Copenhagen, in May 1998. This book includes contributions by researchers from England, France, Germany, Norway, Israel, Italy, Sweden and South Africa. Editor(s): Leach, John; Paulsen, Albert Chr. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788778670793
- ISBN
- 9788778670793
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Condition: New
€ 127.05
€ 127.05
Hardback. Provides background, theoretical research-based frameworks, guidelines, and examples for the implementation and assessment of innovative models of science learning, teaching, and professional preparation. This work is useful for administrators, policy makers, and science-education departments. Editor(s): Lavoie, Derrick R.; Roth, Wolff-Michael. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371298
- ISBN
- 9780792371298
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Condition: New
€ 127.74
€ 127.74
hardcover. Editor(s): Lagaros, Nikos D.; Papadrakakis, Manolis. Series: Computational Methods in Applied Sciences. Num Pages: 522 pages, 215 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBU; PDE; TBD; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319183190
- ISBN
- 9783319183190
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Condition: New
€ 190.23
€ 190.23
Hardback. Takes seriously the philosophical significance of women's lived experience Editor(s): LaChance, Sarah Adams; Lundquist, Caroline R. Series: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH; JFSJ1; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 28. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823244607
- ISBN
- 9780823244607
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Condition: New
€ 150.80
€ 150.80
Paperback / so. Editor(s): L Weber, Robert; Weber, Robert L, PH.D. Num Pages: 186 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 249.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Vieweg+teubner Verlag United States
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783528085834
- ISBN
- 9783528085834
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Condition: New
€ 84.87
€ 84.87
Paperback / so. Editor(s): L Weber, Robert; Menglishdoza, Eric; Weber, Robert L, PH.D.; Mendoza, Eric. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 367.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Vieweg+teubner Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783528084042
- ISBN
- 9783528084042
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Condition: New
€ 75.05
€ 75.05
Hardback. In relation to the problems faced, in contemplation and in practical affairs, philosophers must confront the question 'What is knowledge?'. This work deals with problems of knowing and believing, of the kinds and criteria of knowledge, of truth and fallibility, and of the cultural as well as individual factors in cognition. Editor(s): Kucuradi, Ioanna; Cohen, Robert S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792332411
- ISBN
- 9780792332411
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Condition: New
€ 193.22
€ 193.22
Paperback. This collection shows how allegory offers highlights for culture, with its fluctuations and transformation. This collective effort retrieves the vision of the exalted human spirit, bringing together literature, theatre, music and painting in a variety of revealing perspectives. Editor(s): Kronegger, Marlies; Tymieniecka, Anna-Teresa. Series: Analecta Husserliana. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 643.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792323488
- ISBN
- 9780792323488
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Condition: New
€ 193.54
€ 193.54
Hardback. This collection of essays focuses on the reception of Leibniz's thinking in the sciences and the philosophy of science in the 19th and 20th centuries. Authors studied include C.F. Gauss, Georg Cantor, Kurd Lasswitz, Bertrand Russell, Ernst Cassirer, Louis Couturat, among others. Editor(s): Kromer, Ralph; Chin-Drian, Yannick. Series: Publications des Archives Henri Poincare / Publications of the Henri Poincare Archives / Science Autour de / Around 1900. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD; PBX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034605038
- ISBN
- 9783034605038
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Condition: New
€ 64.97
€ 64.97
Hardback. The papers in this work deal primarily with cognitive and social aspects of the interaction between science and technology. Instead of general "global" interpretation schemes and models, empirical case studies form the hard core of the book. Editor(s): Kroes, Peter; Bakker, Martijn. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792318989
- ISBN
- 9780792318989
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Condition: New
€ 224.52
€ 224.52
paperback. A collection of articles, essays, speeches and testimony, chronicling the start of America's national debate on genetics. It begins with selections from Aldous Huxley and C.S. Lewis, then looks to the future, moving on to the questions surrounding the debate over human cloning and stem cells. Editor(s): Kristol, William; Cohen, Eric. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFM; MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742521964
- ISBN
- 9780742521964
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.94
€ 30.99
€ 25.94