Science: general issues
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Science: general issues
Hardback. In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus publicly defended his hypothesis that the earth is a planet and the sun a body resting near the center of a finite universe. This title reframes this pivotal moment in the history of science, centering the story on a conflict over the credibility of astrology that erupted in Italy just as Copernicus arrived in 1496. Num Pages: 704 pages, 72 b/w photographs, 13 line illustrations, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 3JB; PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 190 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1410. Prognostication, Skepticism, and Celestial Order. 704 pages, Illustrations. In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus publicly defended his hypothesis that the earth is a planet and the sun a body resting near the center of a finite universe. This title reframes this pivotal moment in the history of science, centering the story on a conflict over the credibility of astrology that erupted in Italy just as Copernicus arrived in 1496. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 3JB; PDX; PG. Dimension: 255 x 190 x 52. Weight: 1410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520254817
- ISBN
- 9780520254817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.85€ 75.66
€ 99.85
€ 75.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 90 pages. BIC Classification: ABQ; JKSN1; JNKG; KJS; KJVX; PDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 201.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Bonus Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566251594
- ISBN
- 9781566251594
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.30
€ 20.99
€ 18.30
Hardcover. Ron Mallon explores how thinking and talking about kinds of person can bring those kinds into being. He considers what normative implications this social constructionism has for our understanding of our practices of representing human kinds, like race, gender, and sexual orientation, and for our own agency. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; JM; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198755678
- ISBN
- 9780198755678
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Condition: New
€ 105.21
€ 105.21
Paperback. Drawing from the author's experience as a practicing astrophysicist and from the writings of the scholars of religion, philosophy, and mythology, this title locates the connective tissue linking science and religion - their commonality as sacred pursuits - and finds their shared aspiration in pursuit of 'the True and the Real'. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520265868
- ISBN
- 9780520265868
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.35
€ 27.99
€ 21.35
Paperback. The author of this text offers a theory of consciousness. He proposes that conscious experience must be understood as an irreducible entity similar to such physical properties as time, mass, and space that exists at a fundamental level and cannot be understood as the sum of its parts. Series: Philosophy of Mind Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, 9 line illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPM; JMR; PD; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 149 x 29. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195117899
- ISBN
- 9780195117899
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Condition: New
€ 28.11
€ 28.11
Paperback. An investigation into the minds, motives and methods of con artists by a New York Times bestselling psychologist Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782113911
- ISBN
- 9781782113911
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.54
€ 15.99
€ 11.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 578 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 36. Weight in Grams: 917.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761813071
- ISBN
- 9780761813071
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Condition: New
€ 101.23
€ 101.23
Hardback. Argues that a reconstruction of scientific laws should give an account of laws relating phenomena to underlying mechanisms generating them, as well as of laws relating this mechanism to its inherent capacities. This book is intended for philosophers of science and philosophers of social science, as well as for natural and social scientists. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358527
- ISBN
- 9780792358527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.74
€ 127.74
Paperback. This book is an exploration of the fundamental metaphysical problems of substance, space and time. Series: Cambridge Philosophy Classics. Num Pages: 141 pages. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107534315
- ISBN
- 9781107534315
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.83
€ 26.99
€ 26.83
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
Hardback. The Complex Itinerary of Leibniz's Planetary Theory Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; PBX; PDX; PHDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319212357
- ISBN
- 9783319212357
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Condition: New
€ 65.18
€ 65.18
Hardback. This text deals with the role of scientific theories in measurement. It addresses the assets and liabilities of theories which display the feature of "completeness", a theory which can be used as its own observation theory. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792324751
- ISBN
- 9780792324751
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Condition: New
€ 192.90
€ 192.90
Paperback. Editor(s): Glick, Thomas F. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 423 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; PDA; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 652.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987
- Number of pages
- 423
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401082235
- ISBN
- 9789401082235
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Condition: New
€ 239.48
€ 239.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 142 x 30. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226299778
- ISBN
- 9780226299778
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Condition: New
€ 59.43€ 50.25
€ 59.43
€ 50.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 27. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552159609
- ISBN
- 9780552159609
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.77
€ 21.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 219.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817631673
- ISBN
- 9780817631673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.20
€ 63.20
The Coming Robot Revolution. Expectations and Fears About Emerging Int...
Bar-Cohen, Yoseph; Hanson, David
Hardback. This fascinating book discusses the emergence of humanlike robots into our everyday world. It covers the trends, possibilities, and concerns we will all feel with their emergence. State-of-the-art photos and futuristic illustrations are included. Num Pages: 173 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDR; PDZ; TJFM; TTDS; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387853482
- ISBN
- 9780387853482
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.95
€ 40.99
€ 33.95
Hardcover. The combined finite discrete element method is a relatively new computational tool aimed at problems involving static and/or dynamic behaviour of systems involving a large number of solid deformable bodies. This work covers important applications such as mining engineering, rock blasting and petroleum engineering. Num Pages: 348 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDE; PHQ; TBJ; TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 26. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470841990
- ISBN
- 9780470841990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.00
€ 209.00
paperback. Series: Routledge Library Editions: 20th Century Science. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBLW; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781138997745
- ISBN
- 9781138997745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.61
€ 58.61
Hardback. Editor(s): Buchwald, Diana Kormos; Illy, Jozsef; Rosenkranz, Ze'ev; Sauer, Tilman; Moses, Osik. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 1208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 269 x 206 x 64. Weight in Grams: 2426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Documentary
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691164106
- ISBN
- 9780691164106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.99€ 148.06
€ 188.99
€ 148.06
Paperback. Editor(s): Buchwald, Diana Kormos; Illy, Jozsef; Rosenkranz, Ze'ev; Sauer, Tilman; Moses, Osik. Translator(s): Hentschel, Ann M.; James, Jennifer Nollar. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 192 x 253 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1014.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Documentary
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691164229
- ISBN
- 9780691164229
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Condition: New
€ 99.42
€ 99.42
Hardback. In April 1922, we find Einstein lecturing in Paris, engaged in reestablishing ties among scientists in former enemy nations. This title recounts in poetic prose the hectic schedule on land, the contemplative rest at sea, and his musings on science, philosophy, and art during his first encounter with the Far East, Palestine, and Spain. Editor(s): Buchwald, Diana Kormos; Illy, Jozsef; Rosenkranz, Ze'ev; Sauer, Tilman. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 1080 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 199 x 63. Weight in Grams: 2176.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 1088
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156736
- ISBN
- 9780691156736
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.00
€ 256.00
Paperback. Includes documents that appears in the language in which it was written, and presents the English translations of select portions of non-English materials. Editor(s): Buchwald, Diana Kormos; Rosenkranz, Ze'ev; Hentschel, Professor, Dr. Klaus; Sauer, Tilman; Illy, Jozsef. Translator(s): Hentschel, Ann M.; Moses, Osik. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 251 x 188 x 29. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156743
- ISBN
- 9780691156743
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Condition: New
€ 73.70€ 56.67
€ 73.70
€ 56.67
Hardback. Documents Albert Einstein's visible public persona in his correspondence, honors and prizes, lectures and travels, articles, and the many solicitations asking him to join public initiatives. Editor(s): Buchwald, Diana Kormos; Rosenkranz, Ze'ev; Sauer, Tilman; Illy, Jozsef; Holmes, Virginia Iris. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 712 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: GBC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 190 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691141909
- ISBN
- 9780691141909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.63
€ 245.63