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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
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Condition: New
€ 68.70
€ 68.70
Paperback. Chang examines how scientists first created thermometers; how they measured temperature beyond the reach of standard thermometers; and how they managed to assess the reliability and accuracy of these instruments without a circular reliance on the instruments themselves. Series: Oxford Studies in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 304 pages, Black and white throughout. BIC Classification: HP; JFCX; PDA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195337389
- ISBN
- 9780195337389
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Condition: New
€ 70.08
€ 70.08
Paperback. Provides a range of writing skills that an experimental scientist needs to employ. Chapters cover various types of science writing, from routine forms, such as laboratory notes, abstracts, and memoranda, to the more complex writing required in dissertations, journal articles, and grant proposals. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBWT; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300117936
- ISBN
- 9780300117936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.82
€ 30.99
€ 22.82
hardcover. This collection of essays by prominent philosophers treats Husserl's last work, The Crisis of European Sciences, which deals with the relation of science to the world of everyday experience. Editor(s): Hyder, David; Rheinberger, Hans-Jorg. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804756044
- ISBN
- 9780804756044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.91
€ 81.91
Paperback. When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. Written with a diver's love of the ocean, a novelist's skill at storytelling, the author takes us deep into the sea to introduce an astonishing cast of fascinating and bizarre creatures that make the salty depths their home. Num Pages: 200 pages, 26 colour plates. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVW73. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226678764
- ISBN
- 9780226678764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.22
€ 23.99
€ 19.22
paperback. Forrest and Gross expose the scientific failure, the religious essence, and the political ambitions of "intelligent design" creationism highlighting its threat to public education and to the separation of church and state. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- Updated ed.
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195319736
- ISBN
- 9780195319736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.79
€ 37.79
Hardcover. William Hyde Wollaston made an astonishing number of discoveries in an astonishingly varied number of fields. This book features length study of Wollaston, his science, and the environment in which he thrived. It will help to reinstate Wollaston in the history of science and the pantheon of its great innovators. Series: Synthesis. Num Pages: 424 pages, 37 halftones, 32 line drawings, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; BGT; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 164 x 37. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226245737
- ISBN
- 9780226245737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.53
€ 41.99
€ 32.53
hardcover. The need for questioning the ways in which technology is used in sports is the subject of this volume. Much of the focus is on the ethical implications of allowing genetic manipulation of human beings and the impact this could have on sport in general. Editor(s): Maih, A.; Eassom, Simon Bruce. Series: Research in Philosophy & Technology. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDR; PSX; TCBG; WSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308804
- ISBN
- 9780762308804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.83
€ 144.83
Hardback. The author evaluates the consequences of the application of scientific knowledge to all aspects of human affairs, particularly the sphere of social problems. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231031813
- ISBN
- 9780231031813
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Condition: New
€ 104.11€ 79.98
€ 104.11
€ 79.98
paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 28. Weight in Grams: 308. Paperback, cover has a small tear otherwise in good condition.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Profile Books
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KRF2233624
- ISBN
- 9781781250372
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 12.99€ 4.99
€ 12.99
€ 4.99
paperback. The father of string theory recounts his paradigm-shifting debate with Stephen Hawking over the nature of black holes. Num Pages: 480 pages, Integrated: 60, b/w photos. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 153 x 33. Weight in Grams: 398. Some light scuffing and shelfwear, otherwise a very good copy.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Back Bay Books
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KRF2233476
- ISBN
- 9780316016414
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 12.99€ 7.28
€ 12.99
€ 7.28
Paperback. What can a fingernail tell us about the mysteries of creation? In one sense, a nail is merely a hunk of mute matter, yet in another, it's an information superhighway quite literally at our fingertips. This title explores this hidden web of unimaginably complex interactions in every living being. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; PDZ; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300171525
- ISBN
- 9780300171525
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.86
€ 34.99
€ 25.86
Hardcover. Essays explore the world of Michael of Rhodes, examining the historical context, the discovery of his manuscript, and Michael's knowledge of mathematics, shipbuilding, navigation, and other topics. Editor(s): Long, Pamela O.; McGee, David; Stahl, Alan M. Num Pages: 384 pages, 86 b&w illus. BIC Classification: HBLH; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262123082
- ISBN
- 9780262123082
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.78€ 54.71
€ 56.78
€ 54.71
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
€ 13.99
€ 11.14
hardcover. One Time Fits All tells the story of the development, integration, and obstacles overcome in setting an the International Date Line, establishing the worldwide system of Standard Time zones, and adopting Daylight Saving Time-including their global impacts on how the general public keeps time today. Num Pages: 320 pages, 7 tables, 36 illustrations, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; PDX; PDZ; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804756426
- ISBN
- 9780804756426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.27
€ 81.27
hardcover. Alistair Lax takes a fascinating look at these most devious molecules, explaining the many ingenious mechanisms they use to penetrate our cell's defences, and the deadly pandemics that result. A story not only of disease but also of human rivalry and persistence in our struggle to understand, combat, and harness these powerful toxins. Num Pages: 204 pages, numerous halftones, 1 table, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: MBNH; MMFM; MMGT; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198605584
- ISBN
- 9780198605584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.37
€ 64.37
Paperback. Trekking across the technoscapes and the dreamscapes of nanotechnology, the author elaborates a theory of nanovision, demonstrating that nanotechnology has depended throughout its history on a symbiotic relationship with science fiction. Num Pages: 296 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; PDZ; TBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822342656
- ISBN
- 9780822342656
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.53
€ 30.99
€ 27.53
Paperback. In this thought-provoking title, neurologist Adam Zeman offers an enlightening view of consciousness seen through the lenses of science and philosophy, enhancing his discussion with case studies of neurological patients and observations of young children's expanding mental worlds. Num Pages: 404 pages, 75 figures. BIC Classification: JMTC; PDZ; VSP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300104974
- ISBN
- 9780300104974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.75
€ 30.99
€ 22.75
Hardcover. In all scientific endeavors lies the ancient drive for sharing ideas and knowledge, and now this can be accomplished in a single tongue - English. But is this a good thing? This author answers this question by investigating the phenomenon of English in science, how and why it came about, the forms in which it appears, and what is its future. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 halftone, 7 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFG; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226535036
- ISBN
- 9780226535036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.15
€ 26.99
€ 22.15
hardcover. A collection of essays by experts in the field, exploring how nature works to produce systems of increasing complexity from simple components, and how our understanding of this phenomenon of emergence can lead us to a deeper appreciation of both our humanity and our relationship with God. Num Pages: 392 pages, figures. BIC Classification: HPM; HRAB; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199204717
- ISBN
- 9780199204717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.43
€ 277.43
Foundations and Methods from Mathematics to Neuroscience
. Ed(S): Crangle, Colleen E.; Sienra, Adolfo ...
paperback. During his long career, Patrick Suppes has contributed significantly both to the sciences and to scientific philosophies. In this volume, an international group of Suppes' colleagues and collaborators builds upon his insights. It explores a range of topics, from the relationship between science and philosophy. Editor(s): Crangle, Colleen E.; Sienra, Adolfo Garcia de la; Longino, Helen E. Series: Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Centre for the Study of Language & Information United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781575867458
- ISBN
- 9781575867458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.74
€ 37.99
€ 29.74
paperback. Showing how ordinary people participate in creating science, this text documents how the development of science has affected ordinary people, and how ordinary people have perceived that development. Num Pages: 568 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 265 x 41. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Avalon Publishing Group United States
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560257486
- ISBN
- 9781560257486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.73
€ 32.99
€ 23.73
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465063826
- ISBN
- 9780465063826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.06
€ 30.06
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 122 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Pitchstone Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634310000
- ISBN
- 9781634310000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.48
€ 16.99
€ 14.48