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Science: general issues

Hardback. Since the Niels Bohr centenary of 1985 there has been an astonishing international surge of scholarly analyses of Bohr's philosophy. This work features essays on a surprising variety of the different facets of Bohr as the natural philosopher whose 'framework of complementarity' shaped the final phase of the quantum revolution. Editor(s): Faye, Jan; Folse, Henry J. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 416 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792323785
ISBN
9780792323785
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 312.60

Hardback. Proceedings of the First Conference of the International Society for Hermeneutics and Science Editor(s): Feher, Marta; Kiss, Olga (Department of Philosophy, University of Economics, Budapest, Hungary); Ropolyi, Laszlo (Eotvos University, Budapest, Hungary). Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 399 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
399
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792357988
ISBN
9780792357988
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.69

Hardback. Based on a workshop on statistics in the sciences held on Monte Verita, Switzerland, in the spring of 1999, this book offers a snapshot of the role played by statistics in genetics and in the environmental sciences. It presents several contributions on modern statistical methods in the sciences. Editor(s): Fernholz, Luisa T.; Stahel, Werner (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland); Morgenthaler, Stephan. Series: Trends in Mathematics. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; PSAK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
183
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764365752
ISBN
9783764365752
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.82

Paperback. Presents a new approach to tertiary science education for the 21st century Editor(s): Ferrett, Tricia A.; Geelan, David R.; Schlegel, Whitney M.; Stewart, Joanne L. Series: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JNM; JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253009395
ISBN
9780253009395
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.21

Paperback / so. Editor(s): Fiebig, Harry; Reinhold, Siegfried. Num Pages: 172 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Gabler Verlag United Kingdom
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9783663020196
ISBN
9783663020196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.67

hardcover. Editor(s): Fischer, Hubertus; Remmert, Volker R.; Wolschke-Bulmahn, Joachim. Series: Trends in the History of Science. Num Pages: 380 pages, 72 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3J; PBX; PDX; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 774.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Birkhäuser Switzerland
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319263403
ISBN
9783319263403
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 308.50

Hardback. Includes proceedings of the European Conference on Mathematics for Industry held in London in June 2008. This title covers a wide range of mathematical techniques and the applications include manufacturing and technology, finance and policy-making, networks, medicine, and sport. Editor(s): Fitt, Alistair D.; Norbury, John; Ockendon, Hilary; Wilson, Eddie. Series: Mathematics in Industry. Num Pages: 1083 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1760.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
1083
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642121098
ISBN
9783642121098
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 214.57

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

€ 128.12

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

€ 34.40

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

€ 191.68

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

€ 195.18

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

€ 248.02

Hardback. Contains essays that cover topics related to the work of Merrilee and Wesley Salmon. This volume includes discussions of scientific explanation, rationality, inference and induction, social behaviour, philosophy of physics and biology. It is intended for scholars and researchers in such fields as philosophy of science and epistemology. Editor(s): Galavotti, Maria Carla; Pagnini, Alessandro. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792354970
ISBN
9780792354970
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.07

Paperback. The underevaluation of innovation in the food industry originates from a poor analysis of the characteristics of innovation in this sector and of the importance that this has for the entire food chain. This text provides new analyses of the consequences of innovation in the food industry. Editor(s): Galazzi, Giovanni; Venturini, Luciano; Galizzi, Giovanni. Series: Contributions to Economics. Num Pages: 406 pages, 93 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNDF; PDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 785.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Number of pages
406
Condition
New
SKU
V9783790809114
ISBN
9783790809114
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.37

Hardback. Presents aeronautical research and a range of mechanisms by which flight technology has advanced in the twentieth century. This book offers examinations of specific developments such as turbines and flight test equipment to investigations of patents policies and accident investigations. It is suitable for those in flight and aircraft design. Editor(s): Galison, Peter; Roland, Alex. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 383 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; PDX; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 871.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
383
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792360377
ISBN
9780792360377
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 332.41

Hardback. Offers a discussion of mathematical topics including variational and hemivariational inequalities, duality, complementarity, variational principles, sensitivity analysis, eigenvalue and resonance problems, and minimax problems. This book considers applications in different areas such as nonsmooth statics and dynamics. Editor(s): Gao, David Yang; Ogden, Ray W.; Stavroulakis, Georgios E. Series: Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications. Num Pages: 520 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDE; PHD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 906.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792367864
ISBN
9780792367864
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.25

Hardback. The second of the two volumes containing papers submitted by the invited speakers to the 11th international Congress of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science. This book presents the state of the intellectual discourse in the respective fields of the contributors. Editor(s): Gardenfors, Peter; Wolenski, Jan; Kijania-Placek, Katarzyna. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
370
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402009303
ISBN
9781402009303
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.39

Paperback / so. Editor(s): Gaus, Detlef; Uhle, Reinhard. Num Pages: 262 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JNA; JNC; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 327.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Vs Verlag Fur Sozialwissenschaften United States
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531148854
ISBN
9783531148854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 90.99

Hardback. This volume contains a collection of papers dealing with applications of orthogonal polynomials and methods for their computation, of interest to a wide audience of numerical analysts, engineers, and scientists. The applications address problems in applied mathematics as well as problems in engineering and the sciences. Editor(s): Gautschi, Walter; Golub, Gene H.; Opfer, Gerhard. Series: International Series of Numerical Mathematics. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBK; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764361372
ISBN
9783764361372
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.55

Hardback. Deals with issues in the historiography of science, focusing on what is known as the internalist approach. This book includes topics such as ancient Greek mathematics during the Enlightenment, the physical sciences in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as discussions of the relationship between history and philosophy of science. Editor(s): Gavroglu, Kostas; Christianidis, Y.; Nicolaidis, Efthymios (National Hellenic Research Foundation, Greece). Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792322559
ISBN
9780792322559
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.60

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