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Science: general issues

Hardback. This book looks at both the past and the future of the debate over whether there are moral limits to scientific progress and what life will look like in the genetic age. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFM; MBDC; PDZ; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742521957
ISBN
9780742521957
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.50
€ 84.31

Paperback. This work looks at trends in small-town politics, tracking the infiltration of sophisticated communications technology, the use of political consultants, and the increase in fundraising and campaign expenditures. Series: Campaigning American Style. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 11. Weight in Grams: 231.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742517660
ISBN
9780742517660
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.57

hardcover. University science is now entangled with entrepreneurship, and researchers with a commercial interest are caught in an ethical quandary. Science in the Private Interest investigates the trends and effects of modern, commercialized academic science. Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFF; PDK; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
American First
SKU
V9780742514799
ISBN
9780742514799
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.04

Hardback. Clough shows how inadequate empirical philosophy is in creating real change in the sciences. Instead, she supports a more pragmatic approach based on the work of Richard Rorty and Donald Davidson. This work encourages Clough's fellow feminists to refocus their critiques and discard their philosophical debates about epistemology. Num Pages: 176 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPK; JFFK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742514645
ISBN
9780742514645
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.69

Paperback. Examines the perennial issues that keep science and religion at arm's length, clarifies those issues, and fits them into an historical framework-from Plato, to Aquinas, to today's thinkers. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAX; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742513976
ISBN
9780742513976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.35

Hardback. Examines the perennial issues that keep science and religion at arm's length, clarifies those issues, and fits them into an historical framework-from Plato, to Aquinas, to today's thinkers. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742513969
ISBN
9780742513969
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.39

Hardback. In this text, Stanley Aronowitz argues for the decline of "the job" as the backbone of American society. New economic and global technological changes have enabled an emerging culture of cynicism between workers and their employers that threatens social stability and well-being. Series: Critical Perspectives Series: A Book Series Dedicated to Paulo Freire. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; JHBL; JNA; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742509757
ISBN
9780742509757
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 27.92

Hardback. This text is intended as an introductory overview of the emergence of Science, Technology and Society Studies (STS) as a field of study, as well as a summary of interests and concerns. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742500662
ISBN
9780742500662
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.20

Hardback. With the spread of information and communication technologies (ICT)s comes the potential for new social and economic equalities. However, as Information, Power, and Politics: Technological and Institutional Mediations demonstrates, these technologies can also act as an impetus for democratizing information and knowledge. Editor(s): Albagli, Sarita; Maciel, Maria Lucia. Series: Critical Media Studies. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: GL; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780739148358
ISBN
9780739148358
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.04

Hardback. The column, 20 Things You Didn't Know About is a feature of the "Discover Magazine". This book is based on this column. It is drawn from a wide variety of scientific fields, including: space disasters, garbage, sleep, meteors, death, ancient weapons, rats, aliens, bees, sperm banks, internet, birth, sex in space, weather, duct tape and germs. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 144 x 30. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061435645
ISBN
9780061435645
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.73

Hardcover. In Denmark, the natural sciences (as also applies to other sciences, and culture in general) have developed mainly through the reception of and adaptation to science from abroad. This work describes the high points of the Danish contributions. Editor(s): Nielsen, Henry; Kragh, Helge; Kjaergaard, Peter C.; Nielsen, Kristian Hvidtfeldt. Num Pages: 607 pages, colour illus & maps. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 166 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
607
Condition
New
SKU
V9788779343177
ISBN
9788779343177
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.95

Paperback. Putting the transfer of technology between nations into historical context, this book considers the degree to which global technologies have made national institutions and traditions of technology redundant. It brings together a cross-disciplinary gathering of scholars from both sides of the Atlantic. Num Pages: 255 pages, illus. BIC Classification: HB; JFFS; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 171 x 18. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772889474
ISBN
9788772889474
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.73

Perfect Paperback. Num Pages: 164 pages. BIC Classification: JM; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Daimon Verlag Switzerland
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9783856305482
ISBN
9783856305482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 29.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 28. Weight in Grams: 689.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932589207
ISBN
9781932589207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.17

Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 6. Weight in Grams: 127.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Intercollegiate Studies Institute
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932236927
ISBN
9781932236927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.06

Paperback. This collection of essays looks at Darwin, Darwinism and evolution from several faith perspectives: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Contributors come from across the globe to examine their particular religious belief and views on evolution. Editor(s): Arnould, Jacques. Num Pages: 183 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
ATF Press Australia
Number of pages
183
Condition
New
SKU
V9781921817021
ISBN
9781921817021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.82

Paperback. Are scientists playing God? Are the artificial reproductive technologies helpful or hazardous?Should human embryos ever be used for research? How do we cope with people who are mentally ill? Do Christians have answers? This book considers a range of topics ranging all the way from early embryos through to old age. Series: University of Otago Series. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
ATF Press
Edition
First Edition (US) First Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781920691790
ISBN
9781920691790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.25

Paperback. Explores several issues in the field of science and religion, which are of common interest to different religions. The main idea underlying this book is that modern science poses challenges shared by religions. Editor(s): Abidin Bagir, Zaine. Series: Science & Theology S. Num Pages: 243 pages. BIC Classification: HRAF; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 327.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
ATF Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781920691349
ISBN
9781920691349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.30

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782430674
ISBN
9781782430674
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.30

Hardcover. The Accidental Scientist explores the role of chance and error in scientific, medical and commercial innovation, outlining exactly how some of the most well-known products, gadgets and useful gizmos came to be. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: PDZ; TB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782430155
ISBN
9781782430155
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.42

Paperback. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: JFFZ; KNDF; PDZ; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 133. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
ECW Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770413146
ISBN
9781770413146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.05

Hardback. Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 34. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633882232
ISBN
9781633882232
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.01

Hardcover. Num Pages: 275 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 35. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633881563
ISBN
9781633881563
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.29

Paperback. Num Pages: 172 pages, 150 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBEN; PDZ; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9781623170530
ISBN
9781623170530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.97

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