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Science: general issues

Hardback. Explores the profound relationship between science and government to present an understanding of modern state formation. Beginning with the experimental science of Robert Boyle in 17th-century England, this study develops the concept of engine science to capture the centrality of engineering practices and technologies in the mechanical philosophy. Num Pages: 290 pages, 6 line illustrations,4 maps, 2 b/w photos (reproductions of paintintgs). BIC Classification: JPHC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520247536
ISBN
9780520247536
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.99
€ 64.94

Hardback. Offers an overview of the life and thought of Charles Darwin and his wide sphere of influence. This title illuminates the ways in which ideas of evolutionary biology have leapt the boundaries of science to influence philosophy, law, religion, literature, cinema, art, and popular culture. It contains more than a hundred essays. Num Pages: 496 pages, 378 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1670.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520243767
ISBN
9780520243767
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.42
€ 43.19

Paperback. Offers an overview and valuation of the UFO/alien abduction movement as a social phenomenon positioned between scientific and religious perspectives. This book demonstrates the unique place ufology occupies in the twentieth-century nexus between science and religion. Num Pages: 313 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; VXQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
313
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520239050
ISBN
9780520239050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.89

Hardback. At a time when women could not vote and very few were involved in the world outside the home, Annie Montague Alexander (1867-1950) was an intrepid explorer, skilled markswoman, philanthropist, and founder and patron of two natural history museums at the University of California, Berkeley. This title presents a luminous portrait of this woman. Num Pages: 397 pages, 46 b/w photographs, 2 line illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; GTB; JFSJ1; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of California Press California
Edition
1St Edition
Number of pages
397
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520227262
ISBN
9780520227262
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.70
€ 49.28

Hardcover. The Radiation Laboratory in Berkeley, California, was the birthplace of particle accelerators, radioisotopes, and modern big science. This title presents the laboratory's history. It helps you learn how Ernest Lawrence used local and national technological, economic, and manpower resources to build the cyclotron. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 976.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
648
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520064263
ISBN
9780520064263
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.61
€ 53.63

Paperback. This volume concentrates on the performance capabilities of instrumentation. This approach reflects the increasing emphasis on quality assurance and reliability of results and the increasing automation of machines. Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants) Aeo. Num Pages: 336 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDN; PNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471999010
ISBN
9780471999010
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 105.62

Hardback. This work is a guide to the principles behind sensitivity analysis. It suggests suitable methods for particular types of problem, which allows a greater understanding of the entire causal assessment chain. This makes the impact of source uncertainties and framing assumptions more transparent. Editor(s): Saltelli, A.; Chan, K.; Scott, E. M. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1042.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471998921
ISBN
9780471998921
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.43

Paperback. The design and analysis of biological experiments and the handling of large amounts of data generated requires a good working knowledge of statistical principles. Free of the usual technical jargon, this practical, user--friendly handbook covers all the basic statistical concepts and tests. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWL; PDN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471988229
ISBN
9780471988229
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 91.70

Hardback. "It is close to being a masterpiece. could well be the classic presentation of the area. " Warren J. Ewens, University of Pennsylvania, USA Population genetics is concerned with the study of the genetic, ecological, and evolutionary factors that influence and change the genetic composition of populations. Series: Wiley Series in Mathematical & Computational Biology. Num Pages: 422 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDE; PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 29. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471986539
ISBN
9780471986539
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 262.20

Hardback. Examining perspectives on time, how and why we measure time as we do, and time in relation to our lives, the author launches a wide-ranging enquiry into this elusive concept. The book looks at time and the universe as a whole, from the "beginnings" of time through to the present. Num Pages: 162 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 15. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
162
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471985457
ISBN
9780471985457
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.43

Hardback. Thermal Analysis Fundamentals and Applications to Polymer Science T. Hatakeyama Otsuma Women's University, Tokyo, Japan F.X. Quinn L'Oreal Recherche Advancee, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France The first edition of this classic book remains one of the very few introductory books covering both theoretical and practical aspects of thermal analysis (TA). Num Pages: 190 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PNF; PNRW; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471983620
ISBN
9780471983620
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 342.31

Paperback. Currently there is a gap between what scientists know aboutthe mind and brain and the assumptions that others draw from sources of everyday information such as newspapers, popular press and television. Editor(s): Della Sala, Sergio. Num Pages: 310 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471983033
ISBN
9780471983033
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.30

Hardback. This volume presents a unified framework for systems engineering and a systematic and rigorous source for a comprehensive description of the utilization of Monte Carlo methods in practical engineering problems. The author suggests that efficiency can be improved through such an integrated approach. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 670.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471981725
ISBN
9780471981725
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 271.43

Hardback. This volume covers the preparation methods, characterization, physical and chemical properties of giant vesicles. It provides an overview of ideas and results obtained from experimental studies as well as from theoretical approaches, covering a wide variety of aspects. Editor(s): Luisi, Pier Luigi; Walde, Peter. Series: Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry. Num Pages: 426 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; PNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 754.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
426
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471979869
ISBN
9780471979869
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 542.29

Paperback. The electronic-structural calculations of the properties of specific materials have become increasingly important since the 1970s. This book focuses equally on the different computational methods in relation to traditional quantum chemistry and solid-state physics. Series: Wiley Series in Theoretical Chemistry. Num Pages: 516 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; PHFC; PNRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 798.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
516
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471979760
ISBN
9780471979760
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 168.91

Hardback. The electronic-structural calculations of the properties of specific materials have become increasingly important since the 1970s. This book focuses equally on the different computational methods in relation to traditional quantum chemistry and solid-state physics. Series: Wiley Series in Theoretical Chemistry. Num Pages: 516 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; PHFC; PNRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 161 x 33. Weight in Grams: 834.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
516
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471979753
ISBN
9780471979753
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 409.39

Hardcover. This volume details the application of molecular simulation to the liquid state. Series: Wiley Tutorial Series in Theoretical Chemistry. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDE; PHFC; PHM; UGK; UYAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 199 x 21. Weight in Grams: 716.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471977162
ISBN
9780471977162
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 465.09

Paperback. Methods in trace element determination have undergone a renaissance over the past few years. This work brings the reader up to date in not only the theory of the methods, but also the apparatus and preparation of samples. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471974451
ISBN
9780471974451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 221.54

Hardcover. This book presents ordinary differential equations based on Lie group analysis and related invariance principles. The author provides students and teachers with a text for one-semester undergraduate and graduate courses that spans a variety of topics, from the basic theory through to applications. Series: Mathematical Methods in Practice S. Num Pages: 366 pages, notes. BIC Classification: PBG; PBKJ; PDE; TBJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 686.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471974307
ISBN
9780471974307
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 251.17

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

Paperback. Basic Mathematics for Chemists aims to teach the maths that chemists need to know through the use of applications, data, examples and problems all drawn from chemistry. The author demystifies the maths, and shows how, where and why it is used in chemistry. Num Pages: 292 pages, index. BIC Classification: PDE; PN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471972846
ISBN
9780471972846
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 87.51

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

€ 117.40

Hardcover. The finite element method and the boundary element method are two computational methods available for designing structures ranging from aircraft and ships to dams and tunnels. This text presents the mathematical basis of the joint use of both methods and their computer implementation. Num Pages: 412 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKL; PBM; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471971849
ISBN
9780471971849
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 225.86

Paperback. Matrices are used in many fields such as statistics, econometrics, mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. They provide a concise, simple method for describing long and complicated computations. This is a comprehensive handbook and dictionary of terms for matrix theory. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBF; PBT; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471970156
ISBN
9780471970156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 177.76

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