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Hardcover. Cartesian Empiricisms Editor(s): Dobre, Mihnea; Nyden, Tammy. Series: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 339 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400776890
- ISBN
- 9789400776890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.05
€ 129.05
Paperback. This is the first comprehensive examination of Leibniz's thought on time and space. The book fills a gap in existing scholarship by examining his views on the topological structure of space and time, including the unity and unboundedness of space and time. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPCF; HPJ; PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400789432
- ISBN
- 9789400789432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
paperback. Editor(s): MacLeod, Roy; Johnson, Jeffrey A. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 298 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JPA; KCS; KJMV5; PDX; TDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790964
- ISBN
- 9789400790964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 227.37
€ 227.37
Paperback. This unique book presents an overview of believers and disbelievers in a cerebral seat of human morality. With depth and clarity, the book presents their positions and arguments, and offers an explanation for these attempts to localise our moral sense. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; MBX; PDA; PDX; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791268
- ISBN
- 9789400791268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
The Social and Economic Roots of the Scientific Revolution. Texts by B...
. Ed(S): Freudenthal, Gideon; McLaughlin, Pet...
Paperback. This book presents classics of Marxist historiography of science: Boris Hessen's, "The Social and Economic Roots of Newton's Principia;" Henryk Grossman's, "The Social Foundation of Mechanistic Philosophy and Manufacture;" and Descartes' New Ideal of Science. Editor(s): Freudenthal, Gideon; McLaughlin, Peter. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; PDA; PDX; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791930
- ISBN
- 9789400791930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
The Sciences Media Connection Public Communication and its Repercuss...
. Ed(S): Rodder, Simone; Franzen, Martina; We...
Paperback. This book presents the underlying theories of the different approaches for modeling cracking of concrete and offers a survey of the state-of-the-art in computational concrete mechanics. It covers a broad spectrum of topics related to modeling of cracks. Editor(s): Rodder, Simone; Franzen, Martina; Weingart, Peter. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 392 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792487
- ISBN
- 9789400792487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.10
€ 195.10
Paperback. This book provides an overview of the water technologies developed by a number of ancient civilizations, from those of Mesopotamia and the Indus valley to later societies such as the Mycenaeans, Minoans, Persians, and the ancient Egyptians. Editor(s): Mays, Larry. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HD; PDX; RNF; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400793361
- ISBN
- 9789400793361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 227.27
€ 227.27
Paperback. This book presents general relativity as a cornerstone of modern theoretical physics. It covers both classical general relativity and supergravity and offers plenty of historical background on the physicists relevant to the theories presented. Num Pages: 356 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHDV; PHR; PHS; PHU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400795440
- ISBN
- 9789400795440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 161.26
€ 161.26
Paperback. Here is a systematic account of the role of language in the development and interpretation of physics. Coverage includes analysis showing how a revised interpretation of physics impacts on philosophical issues: conceptual revolutions, realism and reductionism. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400795761
- ISBN
- 9789400795761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This book exhibits deep philosophical quandaries and intricacies of the historical development of science lying behind a simple item of common sense in modern science: the composition of water as H2O. It offers a unique new advocacy for pluralism in science. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 337 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PDA; PDX; PN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 242 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796461
- ISBN
- 9789400796461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 427.23
€ 427.23
Paperback. This book presents general relativity as a cornerstone of modern theoretical physics. It covers both classical general relativity and supergravity and offers plenty of historical background on the physicists relevant to the theories presented. Num Pages: 472 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHDV; PHR; PHS; PHU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400798854
- ISBN
- 9789400798854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 151.64
€ 151.64
Paperback. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400799035
- ISBN
- 9789400799035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Epistemological and Social Problems of the Sciences in the Early Ninet...
. Ed(S): Jahnke, H.N.; Otte, M.
Paperback. Editor(s): Jahnke, H.N.; Otte, M. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; JHB; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400984165
- ISBN
- 9789400984165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.95
€ 195.95
Proceedings of the Boston Colloquium for the Philosophy of Science 196...
. Ed(S): Cohen, Robert S.; Wartofsky, Marx W.
paperback. Proceedings of the Boston Colloquium for the Philosophy of Science 1964/1966 Editor(s): Cohen, Robert S.; Wartofsky, Marx W. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 538 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1967
- Number of pages
- 538
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401035101
- ISBN
- 9789401035101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.26
€ 130.26
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
Paperback. Editor(s): Leplin, Jarrett. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; PDA; PDX; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401040211
- ISBN
- 9789401040211
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66
Paperback. Editor(s): Kox, A. J.; Siegel, Daniel M. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 407 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; HB; MBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 601.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 407
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401040976
- ISBN
- 9789401040976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.93
€ 67.93
The Invention of Physical Science. Intersections of Mathematics, Theol...
. Ed(S): Nye, Mary Jo; Richards, J.; Stuewer,...
Paperback. Editor(s): Nye, Mary Jo; Richards, J.; Stuewer, Roger H. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401050975
- ISBN
- 9789401050975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.22
€ 194.22
Science and Empires: Historical Studies about Scientific Development a...
. Ed(S): Petitjean, Patrick; Jami, Catherine ...
paperback. Editor(s): Petitjean, Patrick; Jami, Catherine (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, REHSEIS, Paris, France); Moulin, A.M. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 431 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JPA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 431
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401051453
- ISBN
- 9789401051453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.63
€ 250.63
paperback. Series: Science and Philosophy. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; PDX; PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401058247
- ISBN
- 9789401058247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78