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History of science
Paperback. Editor(s): Poggi, Stefano; Bossi, M. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPC; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048142842
- ISBN
- 9789048142842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.61
€ 127.61
Hardback. The romantic concept of knowledge was decidedly unitary, but, in the period between 1790 and 1840, the special emphasis it placed on observation and research led to an unprecedented accumulation of data, accompanied by growth in scientific specialization. This book deals with the problem concerning the unitary concept of knowledge in that period. Editor(s): Poggi, Stefano; Bossi, Maurizio. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792323365
- ISBN
- 9780792323365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.81
€ 132.81
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319177885
- ISBN
- 9783319177885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.19
€ 62.19
Rockefeller and the Internationalization of Mathematics Between the Tw...
Reinhard Siegmund-Schultze
Hardback. Philanthropic societies funded by the Rockefeller family were prominent in the social history of the twentieth century, for their involvement in medicine and applied science. This book provides the first detailed study of their relatively brief but nonetheless influential foray into the field of mathematics. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJG; PBX; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 877.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764364687
- ISBN
- 9783764364687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.62
€ 130.62
Hardback. The 16th-Century intellectual Robert Recorde is chiefly remembered for introducing the equals sign into algebra, yet the greater significance of his work is often overlooked. This book details the man, his achievements and his historical importance. Series: History of Computing. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JB; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857298614
- ISBN
- 9780857298614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.77
€ 128.77
Paperback. The 16th-Century intellectual Robert Recorde is chiefly remembered for introducing the equals sign into algebra, yet the greater significance of his work is often overlooked. This book details the man, his achievements and his historical importance. Series: History of Computing. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447158240
- ISBN
- 9781447158240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Robert of Chester's Redaction of Euclid's Elements, the So-Called Adel...
Busard, H. L.; Folkerts, Menso
Paperback. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 532 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034896986
- ISBN
- 9783034896986
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.07
€ 130.07
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 109 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBLA; PBX; PDX; PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 109
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319552200
- ISBN
- 9783319552200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.84
€ 87.84
Hardcover. Based on the premise that in order to write proofs, one needs to read finished proofs as well as study both their logic and grammar, Revolutions in Geometry depicts how to write basic proofs in various fields of geometry. Series: Pure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM; PDX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 35. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470167557
- ISBN
- 9780470167557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.73
€ 168.73
Hardcover. This is the compelling story of the two biggest events in the evolution of ideas: the revolutions of Galileo and Darwin. Mark Brake captures the adventure and excitement of these two scientists in this is a timely examination of the ways in which faith and science clash, and how the battle for 'truth' is a perennial one. Series: Macmillan Science. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202689
- ISBN
- 9780230202689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Ashtekar, Abhay; Cohen, R.S.; Howard, Don; Renn, Juergen; Sarkar, Sahotra; Sarkar, Supriti. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 672 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDE; PDX; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1015.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048162864
- ISBN
- 9789048162864
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.86
€ 197.86
Hardback. Meant for physicists, historians, and philosophers of physics as well as students, this book offers an introduction to debates in relativistic and quantum physics. With contributions by physicists, philosophers, and historians of science, it is designed for use in graduate level courses in the history and philosophy of science. Editor(s): Ashtekar, Abhay; Cohen, Robert S.; Howard, Don; Renn, Jurgen; Sarkar, Sahotra; Shimony, A. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 650 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 650
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012846
- ISBN
- 9781402012846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.94
€ 198.94
Paperback. Editor(s): Schickore, Jutta; Steinle, Friedrich. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048170869
- ISBN
- 9789048170869
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. The distinction between the contexts of discovery and justification has left a turbulent wake in the philosophy of science. This book recognizes the need to re-open the debate about the nature, development, and significance of the context distinction, about its merits and flaws. Editor(s): Schickore, Jutta; Steinle, Friedrich. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 251 pages, 1 fig. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042508
- ISBN
- 9781402042508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Hardback. Using the history of the concept of extinction with the dodo as a case study, this title weaves together story fragments to give a cohesive view of 17th century exploration and the grave ramifications it had for the survival and extinction of many species. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PSVW6; RNKH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 291 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387988764
- ISBN
- 9780387988764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 38.69
€ 41.99
€ 38.69
Paperback. This book examines comparatively the US and the UK governments' management of Y2K and considers the extent to which such management can be understood as responses to market pressures, public opinion and organized interests. It concludes by providing valuable lessons to those concerned about managing risk and critical infrastructure today. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPJ; JFD; JPA; JPP; KJM; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358564
- ISBN
- 9781349358564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.89
€ 65.89
Paperback. Presents a historical account of the origin, rise, and importance of paleobiology. The author shows how the movement was conceived and promoted by a group of paleontologists and examines the intellectual, disciplinary, and political dynamics involved in the ascendency of paleobiology. It offers insight on data-driven approaches in recent science. Num Pages: 440 pages, 42 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 231 x 32. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226272948
- ISBN
- 9780226272948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.78
€ 41.99
€ 32.78
Hardback. Editor(s): Clifford, David; Wadge, Elisabeth; Warwick, Alex; Willis, Martin. Series: Anthem Nineteenth-Century Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, 10+ halftone illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843312123
- ISBN
- 9781843312123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.21
€ 139.21
The first study on Renaissance theories of weather in five decades, Renaissance Meteorology offers a novel understanding of traditional natural philosophy and its impact on the development of modern science. Num Pages: 224 pages, 3, 3 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; PDX; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421401874
- ISBN
- 9781421401874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Badash, Lawrence; Hirschfelder, J. O.; Broida, H. P. Series: Studies in the History of Modern Science. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1980
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027710987
- ISBN
- 9789027710987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.41
€ 129.41