Science: general issues
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Science: general issues
Hardcover. The first academic study of this subject is an entertaining look at the search for Sasquatch which considers not just the nature of monsters and monster hunting in the late 20th century, but the more important relationship between the professional scientists and amateur naturalists who hunt them--and their place in the history of science. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBTB; PDX; PDZ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230111479
- ISBN
- 9780230111479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.89
€ 149.89
Hardcover. While there are many biographies of JFK and accounts of the early years of US space efforts, this book uses primary source material and interviews with key participants to provide a comprehensive account of how the actions taken by JFK's administration have shaped the course of the US space program over the last 45 years. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; PDX; PDZ; PG; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230110106
- ISBN
- 9780230110106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.37
€ 53.37
Hardcover. This book challenges the widely-held view that the information technology (IT) revolution has empowered people in the Third World. Tracing the making of the global IT regime, it shows that governments and corporations of the wealthy countries dominated this process, systematically excluding representatives of low-income countries. Series: Information Technology and Global Governance. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFF; JP; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230103641
- ISBN
- 9780230103641
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. Today's modern nations are using increasingly high-tech information systems to power a 'technology revolution'. This book is based on the work of the TechCast Project, conducted at the George Washington University and draws on the knowledge of 100 CEOs, scientists, academics and other experts to compile the best forecast data ever assembled. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; KJK; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 471.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019546
- ISBN
- 9780230019546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Hardback. Sir Arthur Clarke Award Winner Many environmentalists think going into space detracts from solving problems on Earth. Most space explorers feel environmentalism hampers their exploration of space. Leading astro-biologist Prof. Cockell argues that environmentalism and space exploration have one and the same objective, to ensure humanity has a home. Series: Macmillan Science. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 276 x 22. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007529
- ISBN
- 9780230007529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Presents an account of the scientific achievements and lives of cosmologists from Babylonians to Newton. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; PDA; PDX; PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140192469
- ISBN
- 9780140192469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.77
€ 23.99
€ 20.77
Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 221 x 15. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780077276034
- ISBN
- 9780077276034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 167.60
€ 167.60
Paperback. Covers the scientific inquiry-from biochemistry, physics, and astronomy, to genetics, evolutionary theory, and cognition. This title provides a comprehensive overview of the 2012 year's scientific developments. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062117915
- ISBN
- 9780062117915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.03
€ 16.99
€ 15.03
Paperback. Evolution is the most creative force in the universe. It has propelled the development of our world from the moment of the Big Bang through the various wonders of human achievement. This title presents a picture of how evolution is being perceived in the spiritual, philosophical, and scientific circles at the leading edge of contemporary culture. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM3; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- Original
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061916137
- ISBN
- 9780061916137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.41
€ 17.99
€ 16.41
Paperback. Series: Edge Question Series. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 134 x 29. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061436932
- ISBN
- 9780061436932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.51
€ 16.99
€ 15.51
Paperback. "A hardcover edition of this book was published in 2009 by Collins"--T.p. verso. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 204 x 18. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harper Paperbacks New York
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061430312
- ISBN
- 9780061430312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.80
€ 18.99
€ 17.80
Paperback. Editor(s): Enz, Charles P.; Meyenn, Karl V. Translator(s): Schlapp, R. Num Pages: 296 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642081637
- ISBN
- 9783642081637
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.73€ 55.08
€ 63.73
€ 55.08
Paperback. An acclaimed science writer tells the story of Pope Sylvester II, the erstwhile mathematician, astronomer, and spy, who brought Islamic science to the West before the year 1000 Num Pages: 328 pages, B&W photos/Maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; HBJD; HBLC; HRAX; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 400. The Story of the Pope Who Brought the Light of Science to the Dark Ages. 328 pages, B&W photos/Maps. Called "The Scientist Pope," Gerbert of Aurillac rose from peasant beginnings and ascended to the pinnacle of the Christian world to become Pope Sylvester II. In this book, the author follows Gerbert through scientific exploration and political scheming, showing how science was central to the lives of monks, kings, and popes a thousand years ago. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; HBJD; HBLC; HRAX; PDX. Dimension: 222 x 150 x 24. Weight: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Edition
- First Trade Paper Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465031443
- ISBN
- 9780465031443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.87
€ 28.87
hardcover. Designed as a laboratory handbook of methods used to perform stable isotope studies in humans, this book covers basic principles, dosage information, sample preparation procedures, analytical instrumentation and necessary mathematical methods. Editor(s): Abrams, S.A.; Wong, W.W. Num Pages: 192 pages, index. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MFG; PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996769
- ISBN
- 9780851996769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.55
€ 116.55
Economic and Social Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.;...
hardcover. There are many controversial socioeconomic issues concerned with the development and implementation of agricultural biotechnology. This book presents selected revised and edited papers from the fourth and fifth meetings of the International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.; Zilberman, David; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; MZ; PDR; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780851996189
- ISBN
- 9780851996189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.37
€ 174.37
hardcover. Translator(s): Ruyer, Alyosha. Series: Posthumanities. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780816692040
- ISBN
- 9780816692040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.27
€ 91.27
Paperback. Traces the issue of radioactive waste in Western countries from the end of World War II to the blossoming of the environmental movement in the early 1970s. This book looks at the myriad mishaps and subsequent cover-ups that were born out of the dilemma of where to house deadly nuclear materials. Num Pages: 326 pages. BIC Classification: PDX; RNP; TQSR3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813546742
- ISBN
- 9780813546742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.71
€ 41.71
hardcover. Follows Peirce from May 1890 through July 1892 - a period of turmoil as his career unravelled at the US Coast and Geodetic Survey. This title includes reviews and essays from "The Nation" in which Peirce critiques Paul Carus, William James, Comte Lombroso, and Karl Pearson, and takes part in a famous dispute between Frank E Abbot and Josiah Royce. Editor(s): Peirce Edition Project. Series: Selections from the Writings of Charles S. Peirce. Num Pages: 824 pages, 10 b&w illus., 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 1474. Weight in Grams: 1315.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Edition
- Chronological ed
- Number of pages
- 824
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253372086
- ISBN
- 9780253372086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.70
€ 66.70
Hardcover. Ethics and Human Action in Early Stoicism Num Pages: 356 pages, diagrams. BIC Classification: HPC; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 146 x 32. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198247395
- ISBN
- 9780198247395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.20
€ 211.20
Paperback. The human mind and brain are now among the hottest subjects in scientific research. Breakthrough techniques mean we are on the verge of being able to read minds, to control actions direct from the brain, to change or enhance the way our thinking works. Kathleen Taylor explores the astonishing possibilities and the ethical implications. Num Pages: 384 pages, 20 black and white images and 5 colour images. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199683857
- ISBN
- 9780199683857
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.57
€ 40.57