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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

€ 106.00
€ 90.03

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

€ 61.40

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

€ 76.87

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

€ 165.35

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

€ 68.66

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

€ 173.58

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

€ 33.99
€ 29.66

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

€ 173.39

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

€ 145.39

Hardback. Contains selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the IMA 4th International Conference on Mathematics in Transport. This work focuses on the development and application of mathematical and statistical modelling in transport. Editor(s): Heydecker, Ben. Num Pages: 428 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
SKU
V9780080450926
ISBN
9780080450926
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 333.75

Hardback. Reflects the unintended and paradoxical effects of technology developments regarding HTSFs. This work uses explanatory studies, with an objective of understanding the processes that drive HTSF development. Editor(s): Oakey, R. P.; During, W. E.; Mukhtar, Syeda-Masooda. Series: New Technology Based Firms in the New Millennium. Num Pages: 324 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJVS; KNTX; PDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9780080427614
ISBN
9780080427614
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.80

Paperback. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9781468492200
ISBN
9781468492200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.71

Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GBC; HP; PB; PD; UYQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhauser United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781468480528
ISBN
9781468480528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.12

paperback. Editor(s): Fachrekationen des Bibliographischen Instituts. Num Pages: 607 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhäuser United States
Edition
1982nd Edition
Number of pages
607
Condition
New
SKU
V9781468473766
ISBN
9781468473766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 154.48

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 396 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhauser United States
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
SKU
V9781468468076
ISBN
9781468468076
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 655.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
SKU
V9781468467772
ISBN
9781468467772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.86

Paperback. Translator(s): Despalatovic, Marijan. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC; HPCF; HRAB; PDA; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781468405446
ISBN
9781468405446
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 117.42

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 94 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GBC; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 163.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhauser United States
Number of pages
94
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461598183
ISBN
9781461598183
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.68

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GBC; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhauser United States
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461598152
ISBN
9781461598152
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.58

Paperback. Editor(s): Kolchanov, Nikolay (Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Novosibirsk, Russia); Hofestadt, Ralf; Milanesi, Luciano. Num Pages: 574 pages, 150 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PSB; PSBC; PSD; PSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 872.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Number of pages
574
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461497707
ISBN
9781461497707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 198.59

Hardback. This book examines the study of natural history in the Spanish Empire in the years, 1750-1850, taking a transatlantic approach to the history of science. Series Editor(s): Thompson, Andrew; MacKenzie, John. Series: Studies in Imperialism. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBTQ; PDX. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 554.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719084935
ISBN
9780719084935
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 158.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780709900825
ISBN
9780709900825
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.64

Hardback. Editor(s): McCormmach, Russell. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 570 pages. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
570
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691654324
ISBN
9780691654324
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 374.83

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; PDR; PHFB; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 685.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691653266
ISBN
9780691653266
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 239.48

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