Science: general issues
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Science: general issues
Introduces the philosophy of science focused on cultivating an understanding of both the workings of science and its historical and social context. This title offers selections that range from discussions of topics in general methodology to a sampling of foundational problems in various physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Num Pages: 464 pages, Ill.d.tabs.ch. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 198 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872204515
- ISBN
- 9780872204515
Condition: New
€ 77.30€ 59.64
€ 77.30
€ 59.64
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 458
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872204508
- ISBN
- 9780872204508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.51
€ 46.99
€ 33.51
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW; PDN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118736869
- ISBN
- 9781118736869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.21
€ 167.21
Paperback. This book presents the basic scientific computing methods for the solution of partial differential equations (PDEs) as they occur in engineering problems. Programming codes in Fortran and C are included for each problem. Num Pages: 380 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDN; TGB; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471972662
- ISBN
- 9780471972662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.27
€ 145.27
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748402533
- ISBN
- 9780748402533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.22
€ 90.22
Paperback. This is the first text in nanoscience that integrates the physics, chemistry and biology of this new discipline. Each topic is treated assuming no background, but a conceptual emphasis and numerous examples and problems lead the reader to make contact with current research literature. Num Pages: 480 pages, 280 black and white line drawings and halftones. BIC Classification: PD; TBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 472
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Pap/Cdr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199544219
- ISBN
- 9780199544219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.76
€ 58.76
Hardback. Presents an account of the development of laminar boundary layer theory as a historical study. This book includes a description of the application of the ideas of triple deck theory to flow past a plate, to separation from a cylinder and to flow in channels. It is intended to provide a graduate level teaching resource. Series: Oxford Texts in Applied & Engineering Mathematics. Num Pages: 346 pages, numerous line figures. BIC Classification: PBKS; PBX; PDE; PHDF; TBJ; TGMF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 639.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198506751
- ISBN
- 9780198506751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.50
€ 82.50
Paperback. At present, most books on ecological modelling rely on very complex mathematics, resulting in students and researchers shying away from investigating the potential uses of ecological models and their methods of construction. This new book aims to open up this exciting area to a much wider audience. Series: Ecological Methods & Concepts S. Num Pages: 216 pages, 75 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDE; RNC; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632036349
- ISBN
- 9780632036349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.79
€ 135.79
Paperback. Provides an account of the theory of image formation in a confocal fluorescence microscope, as well as a practical guideline to the operation of the instrument, its limitations, and the interpretation of confocal microscopy data. The appendices provide a reference to optical theory, microscopy-related formulas and definitions, and Fourier theory. Series: Tutorial Texts. Num Pages: 136 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PDND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 255 x 8. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- SPIE Press
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819460431
- ISBN
- 9780819460431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.14
€ 76.14
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Icon Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848311206
- ISBN
- 9781848311206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.65
€ 11.99
€ 9.65
Paperback. Stephen Hawking is the world-famous physicist. To the public he is a tragic figure - a brilliant scientist and author of the 9 million-copy-selling "A Brief History of Time", and yet confined to a wheelchair and almost completely paralysed. This guide explores Hawking's life, and the evolution of his work from his days as a student. Illustrator(s): Zarate, Oscar. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 120 x 14. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Fourth Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848310940
- ISBN
- 9781848310940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 8.92
€ 10.99
€ 8.92
paperback. Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics. This book takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PD; PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 121 x 13. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Edition
- New Ed
- Publisher
- Icon Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840468502
- ISBN
- 9781840468502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.63
€ 11.99
€ 10.63
paperback. Unique graphic introductions to big ideas and thinkers, written by experts in the field. Illustrator(s): Van Loon, Borin. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 121 x 13. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781848312968
- ISBN
- 9781848312968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 6.28
€ 10.99
€ 6.28
Paperback. An incredible illustrated tour through the cutting-edge of physics Illustrator(s): Pugh, Oliver. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 118 x 169 x 12. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848315891
- ISBN
- 9781848315891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.75
€ 11.99
€ 9.75
Paperback. Compact INTRODUCING guide to a boundlessly intriguing topic. Illustrator(s): Pugh, Oliver. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, B/w throughout. BIC Classification: PBCD; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 119 x 14. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Icon Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848314061
- ISBN
- 9781848314061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.65
€ 11.99
€ 9.65
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Slp
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848317505
- ISBN
- 9781848317505
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 16.74
€ 24.99
€ 16.74
Paperback. Genetics is the newest of all sciences - nothing useful was known about inheritance until just over a century ago. Now genetics is exploding, and before long we will have the complete code, written in three thousand million letters of DNA, of what makes a human being. Illustrator(s): Van Loon, Borin. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 260. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- KTG0012761
- ISBN
- 9781840466362
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs. This guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene. Illustrator(s): Selina, Howard. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 120 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848311862
- ISBN
- 9781848311862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.67
€ 11.99
€ 9.67
Paperback. A brand new science title in the renowned graphic novel-style of the Introducing Graphic Guide series. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, 176 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 120 x 168 x 2. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848318625
- ISBN
- 9781848318625
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 8.92
€ 10.99
€ 8.92
paperback. Covers the difficult progress from pre-Darwinian thinking to modern genetics, and the devastatingly important impact of one man on our fundamental understanding of biology, life and ourselves. Illustrator(s): Van Loon, Borin. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 121 x 13. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781848311176
- ISBN
- 9781848311176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 7.79
€ 9.99
€ 7.79
Paperback. Unique graphic guide to the fascinating developments in AI and their philosophical implications Illustrator(s): Selina, Howard. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; UYQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 119 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Icon Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Fourth
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848312142
- ISBN
- 9781848312142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.65
€ 11.99
€ 9.65
Paperback. Connecting laboratory research, clinical medicine, social theory, and lived experience, Intolerant Bodies reveals how doctors and patients have come to terms, often reluctantly, with this novel and puzzling mechanism of disease causation. Series: Johns Hopkins Biographies of Disease. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: MBX; MJCM; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415338
- ISBN
- 9781421415338
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 29.73
€ 30.99
€ 29.73
Paperback. The authors look to the laws of thermodynamics for answers to the questions of evolution, ecology, economics, and even life's origin. Num Pages: 378 pages, 30 halftones, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226739373
- ISBN
- 9780226739373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.38
€ 25.38
Paperback. A people's history of the global space race in the 1960s, beginning with cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and astronaut Alan Shepard and ending with the close of the Mercury and Voskhod programs in 1965. Series: Outward Odyssey: a People's History of Spaceflight. Num Pages: 432 pages, 20 images and a frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBLW3; PDX; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803226395
- ISBN
- 9780803226395
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.74
€ 30.74