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Science: general issues
Scientific Opportunism L’Opportunisme scientifique: An Anthology
Poincare, Henri. Ed(S): Rollet, Laurent
paperback. Editor(s): Rollet, Laurent. Series: Publications des Archives Henri Poincare / Publications of the Henri Poincare Archives / Science Autour de / Around 1900. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034894418
- ISBN
- 9783034894418
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Condition: New
€ 63.48
€ 63.48
Paperback. Covers various aspects of communication for early scientists from research to thesis to presentations. This book discusses how to use multi-media effectively in presentations and communication. It includes an extensive appendices section with examples for further guidance. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CBWT; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123847270
- ISBN
- 9780123847270
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.33
€ 54.33
Paperback. Many people assume that the claims of scientists are objective truths. This title argues that the acts of observing and theorizing are both matters of perspective - which makes scientific knowledge contingent. It also states that colors do not actually exist in objects. Num Pages: 160 pages, 12 colour plates, 29 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDA; PHJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 11. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226292137
- ISBN
- 9780226292137
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.76
€ 32.99
€ 25.76
Hardback. Originally published in French as: Pluralismes scientifiques: enjeux aepistaemiques et maetaphysiques (Paris: Editions Hermann, 2013). Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822944584
- ISBN
- 9780822944584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.31
€ 61.31
Hardback. Deals with the role of the organisation in scientific research. This book examines organisational influences such as leadership, resources and technology, and their importance in relation to scientific performance. It focuses on the organisation of scientific research and the importance of the research environment to scientific performance. Editor(s): Hurley, John. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; PDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010545
- ISBN
- 9781402010545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.84
€ 122.84
Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and ...
Council Of Science Editors
Hardcover. Offers recommendations on all matters of writing style and citation. Developed by the Council of Science Editors (CSE), the leading professional association in science publishing, this guide encompasses all areas of the sciences. It has been fully revised to reflect the best practices in scientific publishing. Num Pages: 840 pages, 75 line drawings, 126 tables. BIC Classification: CBW; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 187 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1738.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Eighth Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226116495
- ISBN
- 9780226116495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.07€ 64.91
€ 77.07
€ 64.91
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Macmillan Learning
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781429201889
- ISBN
- 9781429201889
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Condition: New
€ 53.34€ 52.76
€ 53.34
€ 52.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CBW; CJCW; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- BMJ Publishing Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780727916259
- ISBN
- 9780727916259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.27
€ 57.27
Paperback. In this book, Michael Mahoney documents the idiosyncracies and foibles of the scientific process as a field of endeavor. A new introduction updates his discussion in light of subsequent developments. Series: Ewp Foundations of Psychology. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Eliot Werner Publications Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780975273807
- ISBN
- 9780975273807
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Condition: New
€ 58.39
€ 58.39
Hardcover. Editor(s): Nielsen, Kristian Hvidtfelt; Harbsmeier, Michael; Ries, Christopher J. Num Pages: 475 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GPS; PDN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 248 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 475
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788771240146
- ISBN
- 9788771240146
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Condition: New
€ 54.27
€ 54.27
Paperback. From leading scientists, lawyers, and educators-a decisive rebuttal to those who undermine science in the name of religion. Editor(s): Petto, Andrew J.; Godfrey, Laurie R. Num Pages: 480 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393330731
- ISBN
- 9780393330731
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.73
€ 33.99
€ 30.73
Paperback. Having the ability to speak confidently; engage the audience; make a clear, well-argued case; and handle any tricky situations, is rarely a natural talent, but it can be learned through application and practice. This title helps readers do just that. Num Pages: 158 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: CBP; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 10. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439826034
- ISBN
- 9781439826034
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.96
€ 40.99
€ 40.96
Paperback. Sciku brings together four hundred revealing, poignant, witty haiku on scientific subjects, written by students of Camden School for Girls. Editor(s): Flynn, Simon. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: DCQ; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 11. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848317949
- ISBN
- 9781848317949
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Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.34
€ 9.99
€ 8.34
hardcover. This title treats the polysemy of science fiction film. It examines the science fiction genre and analyzes the nature of science and its representation in western culture, especially in the 50s when the film medium assumes significance for the genre. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; APF; JFC; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840232
- ISBN
- 9780810840232
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Condition: New
€ 133.46
€ 133.46
Second International Multidisciplinary Microscopy and Microanalysis Co...
. Ed(S): Polychroniadis, E. K.; Oral, Ahmet Y...
Hardback. Editor(s): Polychroniadis, E. K.; Oral, Ahmet Yavuz; Ozer, Mehmet. Series: Springer Proceedings in Physics. Num Pages: 281 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 74 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDND; PHV; PNFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319169187
- ISBN
- 9783319169187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.22
€ 186.22
hardcover. Proposes an austere form of naturalism called 'Second Philosophy'. This book, using the persona of an idealized inquirer, constructs a second-philosophical line of thought which is practised in reflections on the ground of logical truth, the methodology, ontology and epistemology of mathematics, and general prospects for metaphysics naturalized. Num Pages: 462 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; PBB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 32. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199273669
- ISBN
- 9780199273669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.21
€ 61.21
Paperback. Spanish cosmographers were charged with turning their observations of the New World into a body of knowledge that could be used for governing. The author shows that this knowledge had considerable strategic, defensive, and monetary value that royal scientists were charged with safeguarding from foreign and internal enemies. Num Pages: 360 pages, 10 colour plates, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1KB; PDX; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226055404
- ISBN
- 9780226055404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.50
€ 40.99
€ 31.50
Hardcover. Imperial expansion necessitated changes in the way scientific knowledge was gathered. This book shows how this cosmographic knowledge had considerable strategic, defensive, and monetary value that royal scientists were charged with safeguarding from foreign and internal enemies. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 colour plates, 14 halftones, 5 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1KB; PDX; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226675343
- ISBN
- 9780226675343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.85€ 78.75
€ 94.85
€ 78.75
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.91
€ 185.91
Paperback. A complete investigation of the development and suppression of antigravity and field propulsion technologies. Num Pages: 512 pages, 130 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHD; TRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591430780
- ISBN
- 9781591430780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 27.57
€ 27.99
€ 27.57
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Three Rivers Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307338402
- ISBN
- 9780307338402
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.06
€ 19.99
€ 17.06
Paperback. Women's bodies and the study of anatomy in Italy between the late thirteenth and the mid-sixteenth centuries. Num Pages: 419 pages, 62 b&w illus. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; PDX; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Zone Books United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781890951689
- ISBN
- 9781890951689
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Paperback. "Eye-opening .. memorable.. Rosenblum's enthusiasm is contagious and his prose accessible."-Kirkus Reviews Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393339376
- ISBN
- 9780393339376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.42
€ 18.99
€ 17.42
Hardback. Showing how our ability to see the Earth from 'necessary distance' has profound cultural and ethical implications, this book reveals a split between the ancient idea of the Earth as mother and its more recent conception as a resource to be exploited. The global change revealed by satellites should convince us of the need to act more responsibly. Num Pages: 149 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHR; RNFY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 15. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319406022
- ISBN
- 9783319406022
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 32.66
€ 40.99
€ 32.66