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From Summetria to Symmetry: The Making of a Revolutionary Scientific C...
Hon, Giora (University Of Haifa, Israel); Gol...
paperback. The concept of symmetry is inherent to modern science. This study is based on primary sources, presented in context: the authors examine the trajectory of the concept in the mathematical and scientific disciplines as well as in art and architecture. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; HPN; PBX; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178841
- ISBN
- 9789048178841
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Condition: New
€ 316.34
€ 316.34
Paperback. In the past decade, regional social barometers have been designed to monitor and measure quality of life in all corners of the globe. This book presents quality-of-life assessments from six continents, ranging from the Arctic north to Australia. Editor(s): Moller, Valerie; Huschka, Denis; Michalos, Alex C. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; KCF; KCM; MBNH; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 372.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179527
- ISBN
- 9789048179527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Russian Models from the Mechanisms Collection of Bauman University
Golovin, Alexander A. (Northwestern Universit...
Paperback. The subject of this book is largely unknown, but of great interest to engineers, scientists, and mechanics. The book also contains information about the history of Bauman University, the TMM department, and the Russian specialists who created the collection. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHD; TGBN; TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 361.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179831
- ISBN
- 9789048179831
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
paperback. This is a "popular science" book, designed as a sequel to our About Life. The text briefly surveys the nature of science and its emergence in post-Renaissance Europe, and investigates the similarities and differences between biology and other sciences. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048180103
- ISBN
- 9789048180103
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Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Paperback. 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 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048180196
- ISBN
- 9789048180196
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. The career of Ettore Majorana, who had an astounding talent for Physics, was cut short in 1938 when he mysteriously disappeared at the age of 32, leaving many unpublished works. This book makes these works accessible to the general audience. Editor(s): Esposito, Salvatore; Recami, Erasmo; Merwe, Alwyn van der; Battiston, Roberto. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PDX; PHFP; PHN; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 705.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048180738
- ISBN
- 9789048180738
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Condition: New
€ 251.53
€ 251.53
International Symposium on History of Machines and Mechanisms
. Ed(S): Yan, Hong-Sen; Ceccarelli, Marco
Paperback. The HMMM2008 International Symposium on History of Machines and Mechanisms is the third event of a series started in 2000 as the main activity of the IFToMM Permanent commission for History of MMS; Mechanism and Machine Science. This book provides background information on the origin and the history of the invention of fundamental machines. Editor(s): Yan, Hong-Sen; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181384
- ISBN
- 9789048181384
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Condition: New
€ 195.06
€ 195.06
Paperback. This book pins down the methodological core of transcendental epistemology that must be used in order to throw light on the foundations of modern physics. A renewed understanding of modern physics is offered by the concept of constitution of objectivity. Editor(s): Bitbol, Michel; Kerszberg, Pierre; Petitot, Jean. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPK; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 837.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181445
- ISBN
- 9789048181445
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Condition: New
€ 229.87
€ 229.87
Paperback. This book traces the origins of the CD system and the subsequent evolution of digital optical storage, with a focus on the contributions of Philips to this field, which released and demonstrated a prototype in March 1979. Series: Philips Research Book Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TJF; TTB; UND; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181544
- ISBN
- 9789048181544
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Condition: New
€ 194.38
€ 194.38
Paperback. In 1971, J. Folkman hypothesized that tumor growth is angiogenesis-dependent. In 2004, the FDA approved the first angiogenesis inhibitor. This book compiles the relevant literature of that history and emphasizes the antiangiogenic approach to treat tumors. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMF; PDX; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181568
- ISBN
- 9789048181568
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Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Paperback. This book spans nearly 300 years of scientific history as it reconstructs episodes and experiments key to scientific progress, exploring the role played by controversies and rivalries among scientists. It includes guidelines for further research. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181728
- ISBN
- 9789048181728
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Condition: New
€ 160.96
€ 160.96
Paperback. Editor(s): Turner, G.L.E. Series: History of Science. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 309.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1976
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048184682
- ISBN
- 9789048184682
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Condition: New
€ 193.35
€ 193.35
The Golden Age of Polish Philosophy. Kazimierz Twardowski's Philosophi...
. Ed(S): Lapointe, Sandra; Wolenski, Jan; Mar...
Paperback. This volume tells the story of the Polish or Lvov-Warsaw School of analytic philosophy, founded by phenomenologist Kazimierz Twardowski, which presented an alternative "working" picture of the unity of science and originated some key philosophical trends. Editor(s): Lapointe, Sandra; Wolenski, Jan; Marion, Mathieu; Miskiewicz, Wioletta. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 264 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPC; HPL; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 375.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048184965
- ISBN
- 9789048184965
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. These essays explore the understanding of historical and contemporary geographies of science. From the 16th to the 20th centuries, they examine the formation and changing geographies of such scientific centers as museums, laboratories and world fairs. Editor(s): Meusburger, Peter; Livingstone, David; Jons, Heike. Series: Knowledge and Space. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; PDX; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048186105
- ISBN
- 9789048186105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.54
€ 199.54
hardcover. Science in the Context of Application identifies, explores and assesses the changing complexities of science. The changing conditions of scientific research is discussed, in addition to an examination of the role contemporary science plays in our values and society. Editor(s): Carrier, Martin; Nordmann, Alfred. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 502 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190508
- ISBN
- 9789048190508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.99
€ 203.99
The Genius of Archimedes. Proceedings of an International Conference H...
. Ed(S): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco
Hardback. Archimedes is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists of all time. These proceedings contain original, unpublished papers with the primary emphasis on the scientific work of Archimedes and his extensive influence. Editor(s): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 515 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 515
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190904
- ISBN
- 9789048190904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 268.78
€ 268.78
Hardback. George Berkeley was considered 'the most engaging and useful man in Ireland in the eighteenth century'. This is a collection of essays that is written by some leading scholars, aim to reconstruct the complexity of Berkeley's figure, without selecting 'major' works, nor searching for 'coherence' at any cost. Editor(s): Parigi, Silvia. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HRAB; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048192427
- ISBN
- 9789048192427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.34
€ 198.34
Hardback. The Rationalists provides a balanced overview of those associated with the rationalist movement, presenting a sharper depiction of their intellectual contexts and sources. Topics range from theodicy and early modern music theory to Spinoza's anti-humanism. Editor(s): Fraenkel, Carlos; Perinetti, Dario; Smith, Justin E. H. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 507.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048193844
- ISBN
- 9789048193844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.21
€ 132.21
Hardback. This volume presents works which have been done in Brazil on the philosophy of science, logic and the history of science. It includes a general introduction, which offers a historical and conceptual guide about the development of the field in Brazil. Editor(s): Krause, Decio; Videira, Antonio. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048194216
- ISBN
- 9789048194216
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.91
€ 134.91
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