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Paperback. Editor(s): Abulafia, Anna Sapir. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBL; HPC; HRAX; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349424993
- ISBN
- 9781349424993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.78
€ 138.78
Hardback. Relocating Modern Science challenges the belief that modern science was created uniquely in the West and was subsequently diffused elsewhere. Through a detailed analysis of key moments in the history of science, it demonstrates the crucial roles of circulation and intercultural encounter for their emergence. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; HBG; HBTB; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230507081
- ISBN
- 9780230507081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.35
€ 150.35
Paperback. A challenge to the belief that modern science was created uniquely in the West and subsequently diffused elsewhere. Through a detailed analysis of knowledge construction in botany, cartography, terrestrial surveying, linguistics, education and colonial administration, Raj demonstrates the crucial role of intercultural encounter and circulation. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 maps, 24 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FK; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238503
- ISBN
- 9780230238503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.69€ 125.78
€ 130.69
€ 125.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Arabatzis, Theodore; Simoes, Ana (University of Lisbon, Portugal); Renn, Jurgen. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 390 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319349350
- ISBN
- 9783319349350
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 150.47
€ 150.47
Hardback. Editor(s): Arabatzis, Theodore; Renn, Jurgen; Simoes, Ana (University of Lisbon, Portugal). Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 390 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319145525
- ISBN
- 9783319145525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.60
€ 151.60
Hardback. 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: 297 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027710970
- ISBN
- 9789027710970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.66
€ 131.66
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
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99
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
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
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
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
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. 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): 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
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
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
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
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. 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