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History of science
Results 1841 - 1860 of 1948
History of science
Hardback. Experiment is subject to many kinds of failures. Combining historical and philosophical approaches, this book shows that it is fruitful to bring to light forgotten and lost failures, subject them to analysis and learn from their moral. Editor(s): Hon, Giora (University of Haifa, Israel); Schickore, Jutta; Steinle, Friedrich. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088926
- ISBN
- 9781402088926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.20
€ 133.20
paperback. These essays focus on the life, work and faith of Georges Lemaitre, detailing the historical, cosmological, philosophical and theological issues of Big Bang theory from its beginnings in the pioneering work of Lemaitre through to the modern day. Editor(s): Holder, Rodney Dennis; Mitton, Simon. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642442209
- ISBN
- 9783642442209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 227.34
€ 227.34
paperback. Consists of 104 biographical articles on eminent contributors to statistical and probabilistic ideas born prior to the 20th Century. This title covers such statisticians as: Fermat, Pascal, Huygens, Neumann, Bernoulli, Bayes, Laplace, Legendre, Gauss, Poisson, Pareto, Markov, Bachelier, Borel, and many more. Editor(s): Heyde, C. C.; Seneta, Eugene; Fienberg, Stephen E. Num Pages: 512 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PBT; PBX; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387952833
- ISBN
- 9780387952833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.39
€ 74.39
paperback. This anthology of primary sources collects more than 120 documents in English translation portraying the role of physics, both perceived and actual, in the Nazi state. The texts were predominantly written by German scientists, particularly physicists. Editor(s): Hentschel, Professor, Dr. Klaus. Translator(s): Hentschel, Ann M. Series: Modern Birkhauser Classics. Num Pages: 511 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034802024
- ISBN
- 9783034802024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 164.04
€ 164.04
Innovation in Science and Organizational Renewal: Historical and Socio...
. Ed(S): Heinze, Thomas; Munch, Richard
hardcover. Editor(s): Heinze, Thomas; Munch, Richard. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 290 pages, 9 colour illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; JHB; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 256 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137594198
- ISBN
- 9781137594198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
Paperback. Devoted to the scientific legacy of Professor Victor Ambartsumian, this book recounts and builds on his revolutionary ideas in astrophysics and corresponding results, and shows how these ideas are in use in astronomical centers worldwide. Editor(s): Harutyunian, Haik; Sedrakian, David; Kalloghlian, Arsen; Nikoghossian, Arthur. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PGC; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489996718
- ISBN
- 9781489996718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Gunergun, Feza; Raina, Dhruv. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 292 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; MBX; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 419.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734647
- ISBN
- 9789400734647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.12
€ 194.12
Hardback. Argues that the process of transmission of knowledge whether theoretical or practical was not a simple and one-way process from the donor to the receiver as it is often admitted, but a multi-dimensional and complex cultural process of selection and transformation where ancient scientific and local traditions and elements. Editor(s): Gunergun, Feza; Raina, Dhruv. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 292 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HB; MBX; PDA; PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048199679
- ISBN
- 9789048199679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.82
€ 199.82
The Reception of Darwinism in the Iberian World. Spain, Spanish Americ...
. Ed(S): Glick, Thomas F.; Puig-Samper, Migue...
Hardback. Offers a perspective on Darwin's impact in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds. Editor(s): Glick, Thomas F.; Puig-Samper, Miguel Angel; Ruiz, Rosaura. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1DSP; 1KL; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402000829
- ISBN
- 9781402000829
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.53
€ 133.53
The Reception of Darwinism in the Iberian World. Spain, Spanish Americ...
. Ed(S): Glick, Thomas F.; Puig-Samper, Migue...
paperback. Editor(s): Glick, Thomas F.; Puig-Samper, Miguel Angel; Ruiz, R. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401038850
- ISBN
- 9789401038850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85
This book explores Australia's unique predator communities from pre-historic, historic and current perspectives. Editor(s): Glen, Alistair S.; Dickman, Christopher R. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; PDX; PSV; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 277 x 212 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1748.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643103108
- ISBN
- 9780643103108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.22
€ 114.22
Paperback. Editor(s): Gavroglu, Kostas; Stachel, John; Wartofsky, Marx W. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPK; PBX; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048144365
- ISBN
- 9789048144365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.30
€ 195.30
Paperback. Editor(s): Gavroglu, Kostas; Renn, Jurgen. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 195
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048173648
- ISBN
- 9789048173648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
paperback. Editor(s): Gavroglu, Kostas; Christianidis, Y.; Nicolaidis, Efthymios (National Hellenic Research Foundation, Greece). Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PBX; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048142644
- ISBN
- 9789048142644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.78
€ 68.78
Hardback. Presents aeronautical research and a range of mechanisms by which flight technology has advanced in the twentieth century. This book offers examinations of specific developments such as turbines and flight test equipment to investigations of patents policies and accident investigations. It is suitable for those in flight and aircraft design. Editor(s): Galison, Peter; Roland, Alex. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 383 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; PDX; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 871.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792360377
- ISBN
- 9780792360377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 340.68
€ 340.68
The Body as Object and Instrument of Knowledge: Embodied Empiricism in...
. Ed(S): Gal, Ofer; Wolfe, Charles T.
Hardback. This book features papers from a workshop organized by the unit for History and Philosophy of Science in Sydney, held in 2009. It focuses on the development of empiricism as an interest in the body, both as the object of research and the subject of experience. Editor(s): Gal, Ofer; Wolfe, Charles T. Series: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048136858
- ISBN
- 9789048136858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.37
€ 256.37
Paperback. The essays in this survey of the 'new science' of the seventeenth century offer a fresh historiographical paradigm for the Enlightenment's cultural ambience, viewing the epoch's key figures, from Kepler to Newton, through the prism of Baroque culture. Editor(s): Gal, Ofer; Chen-Morris, Raz. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPC; PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400795136
- ISBN
- 9789400795136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 183.00
€ 183.00
Hardback. The essays in this survey of the 'new science' of the seventeenth century offer a fresh historiographical paradigm for the Enlightenment's cultural ambience, viewing the epoch's key figures, from Kepler to Newton, through the prism of Baroque culture. Editor(s): Gal, Ofer; Chen-Morris, Raz. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JD; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 643.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400748064
- ISBN
- 9789400748064
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.08
€ 184.08
The Legend of Charlemagne in the Middle Ages: Power, Faith, and Crusad...
. Ed(S): Gabriele, Matthew; Stuckey, Jace
paperback. Editor(s): Gabriele, Matthew; Stuckey, Jace. Series: The New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBL; HRC; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349375066
- ISBN
- 9781349375066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.52
€ 137.52
Paperback. In this book, international scholars examine the basic psychopathological concepts of Karl Jaspers and their anthropological roots in light of modern research paradigms. It offers new perspectives for the analysis of consciousness and its disorders. Editor(s): Fuchs, Thomas; Breyer, Thiemo; Mundt, Christoph. Num Pages: 198 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; MMJT; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493944811
- ISBN
- 9781493944811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 227.31
€ 227.31