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Science: general issues

Paperback. Traces the development, during the 20th century, of the four central themes in the philosophy of science: inductivism and its critics; conventionalism and the Duhem-Quine thesis; the nature of observation; and the demarcation between science and metaphysics. Num Pages: 272 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JJ; JFCX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631183587
ISBN
9780631183587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.19

Hardcover. Num Pages: 185 pages. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
185
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612099972
ISBN
9781612099972
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.98
€ 115.21

Paperback. Series: Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415891776
ISBN
9780415891776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.84

Paperback. Philosophy of Science: An Anthology assembles some of the finest papers in the philosophy of science since 1945, showcasing enduring classics alongside important and innovative recent work. Editor(s): Lange, Marc. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 664 pages, 40. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 169 x 44. Weight in Grams: 990.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
664
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405130349
ISBN
9781405130349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99

Hardback. Philosophy of Science: An Anthology assembles some of the finest papers in the philosophy of science since 1945, showcasing enduring classics alongside important and innovative recent work. Editor(s): Lange, Marc. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 664 pages, 40. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1268.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
664
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405130332
ISBN
9781405130332
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.24

Hardback. "For years I've fielded queries from colleagues around the world seeking an anthology through which to teach introductory history and philosophy of science courses by means of primary sources from the Greeks to the twentieth century. My answer has always been discouraging: No one book fills that need. But not anymore. Editor(s): McGrew, Timothy; Alspector-Kelly, Marc; Allhoff, Fritz. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 680 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 204 x 180 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1322.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405175432
ISBN
9781405175432
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.07

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474245234
ISBN
9781474245234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.86

Paperback. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. It explores the fundamental questions and challenges in the field, and looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, 10 black and white images. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA. Dimension: 174 x 111. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198745587
ISBN
9780198745587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.83

Hardback. This examination of stem cell biology from a philosophy of science perspective clarifies the field's central concept, the stem cell, as well as its aims, methods, models, explanations and evidential challenges. Relations to systems biology and clinical medicine are also discussed. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
296
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230368279
ISBN
9780230368279
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.63
€ 60.10

Paperback. The new edition of this authoritative introduction to the philosophy of technology includes recent developments in the subject, while retaining the range and depth of its selection of seminal contributions and its much-admired editorial commentary. Editor(s): Scharff, Robert C.; Dusek, Val. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 736 pages. BIC Classification: HP; PDA; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 195 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
696
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118547250
ISBN
9781118547250
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.60

Paperback. .
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262533164
ISBN
9780262533164
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 34.31

Hardcover. This volume discusses the use of phosphorus as a substitute for carbon. The subject is based on the idea that carbon is more similar to its diagonal relative, phosphorus. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDG; PNF; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 168 x 32. Weight in Grams: 754.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471973607
ISBN
9780471973607
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 584.06

Cards. A set of photographic cards showing all 118 elements. Num Pages: 126 pages, 400 colour illus, set of 126 photographic cards in box. BIC Classification: PDZ; PN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 135 x 82. Weight in Grams: 852.
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603761987
ISBN
9781603761987
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.52

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 b/w & 5 colour illus. BIC Classification: AJCR; PDX; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 150. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Transcript Verlag Germany
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9783837630855
ISBN
9783837630855
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.22
€ 42.22

Hardcover. The importance of the determination of elastic and mechanical properties has increased greatly as the result of new materials research and automated manufacturing and processing methods. This book provides information on laboratory techniques for both academic and research scientists. Editor(s): Weissberger, Arnold; Rossiter, Bryant W.; Baestzold, Roger. Series: Physical Methods of Chemistry. Num Pages: 313 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDN; PN; TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 616.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
Volume 7
Number of pages
313
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471534389
ISBN
9780471534389
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 499.69

paperback. Physical Relativity is a critical examination of one of the foundations of modern science, Einstein's 1905 special theory of relativity. Harvey Brown defends an original interpretation of the theory, and hence of the nature of space and time, which combines Einstein's insights with those of his immediate precursors. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PGZ; PHR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199232925
ISBN
9780199232925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 93 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 6. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
93
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604564853
ISBN
9781604564853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 34.72

Paperback. Translator(s): Waterfield, Robin. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: DB; PDX; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Oxford University Press England
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199540280
ISBN
9780199540280
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.69

paperback. Explains the central ideas of the quantum revolution and uncertainty principle. This book reveals how words and concepts familiar in daily life can lose their meaning in the world of relativity and quantum physics. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 138.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780141182155
ISBN
9780141182155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. Hard stuff made easy! Your solution to master the fundamentals of physics. Series: Demystified. Num Pages: 576 pages, ill. BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 188 x 30. Weight in Grams: 760.
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780071744508
ISBN
9780071744508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.20

Paperback. The fastest way to learn the facts of physics, from fluid dynamics to quarks and gluons. Series: In Minutes. Num Pages: 416 pages, 200 illustrations and diagrams. BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Quercus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782066484
ISBN
9781782066484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.41

Paperback. Breaking down the complicated concepts of speed, acceleration, torque, fluid mechanics, and surface physics, this book provides an introduction to the basic science underlying the sport of sailing. It also explores how the spectrum, reflection, and polarization of light lead sailors to 'see' wind on the water. Num Pages: 296 pages, 143 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781420073768
ISBN
9781420073768
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.61

Paperback. We all wish we could predict the future, but most of us don't know enough about the science that makes it possible. This title is a hypothetical journey through the next 100 years of scientific innovation, as told by the scientists who are making it happen. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141044248
ISBN
9780141044248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.88

Paperback. Shows how our far-fetched ideas today - from Star Trek's phasers and teleportation to time travel as envisioned by Back to the Future - are destined to become tomorrow's reality. This book explains what's just around the corner, what we might have to wait a few millennia to get our hands on and how surprisingly little of it is truly impossible. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 258.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141030906
ISBN
9780141030906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.80

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