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Impact of science & technology on society
Hardback. Since its early days of mass production in the 1850s, the sewing machine has been intricately connected with the global development of capitalism. This title traces the machine's journey into and throughout Japan, where it not only transformed manners of dress, but also helped change patterns of daily life, class structure, and the role of women. Series: Asia: Local Studies/ Global Themes. Num Pages: 304 pages, 35 b/w photographs, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHMC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558. The Sewing Machine in Modern Japan. Series: Asia: Local Studies/ Global Themes. 304 pages, Illustrations. Since its early days of mass production in the 1850s, the sewing machine has been intricately connected with the global development of capitalism. This title traces the machine's journey into and throughout Japan, where it not only transformed manners of dress, but also helped change patterns of daily life, class structure, and the role of women. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHMC; PDR. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 24. Weight: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520267855
- ISBN
- 9780520267855
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.65€ 64.43
€ 83.65
€ 64.43
Hardback. This collection is framed through Deleuze's symptomalogical approach which creates the ideal terrain for architecture and medical technologies of care to meet with robotics, alongside the newly emerging 'materialist landscape. Editor(s): Radman, Andrej; Sohn, Heidi. Series: New Materialisms. Num Pages: 328 pages, 45 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AMA; HPJ; HPN; HPS; PDA; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 237 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474421119
- ISBN
- 9781474421119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.59€ 119.92
€ 129.59
€ 119.92
paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; PDA; PDR; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- William Morrow Paperbacks United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780062230607
- ISBN
- 9780062230607
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.94
€ 20.99
€ 17.94
Hardback. Argues that we are caught in a collective illusion about the nature of modern technology that prevents us from imagining solutions to our economic and environmental crises other than technocratic fixes. Series: Globalization and the Environment. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100664
- ISBN
- 9780759100664
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Condition: New
€ 159.21
€ 159.21
Hardcover. Once upon a time our society was rich in stories. They united us and helped us to understand the world and ourselves. We called them myths. Today, we have a myth gap. Does that matter? The author argues powerfully and persuasively that it does. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPSL; PDR; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 134 x 185 x 18. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Eden Project Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909513112
- ISBN
- 9781909513112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.90
€ 14.99
€ 11.90
Paperback. What does it mean to be a modern family when dinner table conversations take place over smartphones? What happens to privacy when we readily share our personal lives with friends and corporations? This title uncovers how much humanity has - and hasn't - changed because of our increasingly co-dependent relationship with the computer. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; PDR; UBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571303663
- ISBN
- 9780571303663
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.07
€ 17.99
€ 13.07
Paperback. A contemporary analyses of the problem of technology. Num Pages: 312 pages, viii, 302 p. BIC Classification: GTF; JHM; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226066295
- ISBN
- 9780226066295
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€ 40.99€ 31.26
€ 40.99
€ 31.26
Hardback. In Fungible Life Aihwa Ong traces the revolutionary scientific developments in Asia by investigating how biomedical centers in Biopolis, Singapore and China mobilize ethnicized "Asian" bodies and health data for genomic research. Num Pages: 312 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; JFMG; JHMC; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822362494
- ISBN
- 9780822362494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.40
€ 148.40
Paperback. In Fungible Life Aihwa Ong traces the revolutionary scientific developments in Asia by investigating how biomedical centers in Biopolis, Singapore and China mobilize ethnicized "Asian" bodies and health data for genomic research. Num Pages: 312 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; JFMG; JHMC; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822362647
- ISBN
- 9780822362647
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.99
€ 36.99
€ 33.99
Paperback. Examines the significance of scientific knowledge and situates the culture of science in relation to other cultural forces in Muslim societies. This title traces the ways in which the realms of scientific knowledge and religious authority were delineated historically. Series: The Terry Lectures. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 line-drawings. BIC Classification: HBTB; HRH; PDR; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300177718
- ISBN
- 9780300177718
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.60
€ 24.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, B/W photos throughout. BIC Classification: PDR; UBJ; URD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610396394
- ISBN
- 9781610396394
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.80
€ 18.99
€ 17.80
Hardback. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PDR; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 178 x 114 x 18. Weight in Grams: 171.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691174761
- ISBN
- 9780691174761
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.73
€ 13.99
€ 11.73
Paperback. Behavior genetics has always been a breeding ground for controversies. From the "criminal chromosome" to the "gay gene," claims about the influence of genes like these have led to often vitriolic national debates about race, class, and inequality. The author traces the field of behavior genetics back to its origins in the 1950s. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 line drawings, 6 tables. BIC Classification: JHB; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226058450
- ISBN
- 9780226058450
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.81
€ 32.99
€ 25.81
Hardcover. Behavior genetics has always been a breeding ground for controversies. From the "criminal chromosome" to the "gay gene," claims about the influence of genes like these have led to often vitriolic national debates about race, class, and inequality. The author traces the field of behavior genetics back to its origins in the 1950s. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 line drawings, 6 tables. BIC Classification: JHB; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226058313
- ISBN
- 9780226058313
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Condition: New
€ 94.25€ 78.69
€ 94.25
€ 78.69
paperback. Editor(s): Penley, Constance; Ross, Andrew. Series: Cultural Politics S. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 400.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780816619320
- ISBN
- 9780816619320
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.49
€ 27.99
€ 26.49
hardcover. The need for questioning the ways in which technology is used in sports is the subject of this volume. Much of the focus is on the ethical implications of allowing genetic manipulation of human beings and the impact this could have on sport in general. Editor(s): Maih, A.; Eassom, Simon Bruce. Series: Research in Philosophy & Technology. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDR; PSX; TCBG; WSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308804
- ISBN
- 9780762308804
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Condition: New
€ 143.56
€ 143.56
Paperback. McGaw; Joy Parr, Simon Fraser University. Editor(s): Lerner, Nina E.; Oldenziel, Ruth; Mohun, Arwen P. Num Pages: 480 pages, 26, 26 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSJ; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 227 x 31. Weight in Grams: 646.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801872594
- ISBN
- 9780801872594
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.26
€ 43.99
€ 37.26
Paperback. org. Editor(s): Keeling, Kara; Kun, Josh. Series: A Special Issue of American Quarterly. Num Pages: 440 pages, 29, 29 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFD; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421405711
- ISBN
- 9781421405711
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Condition: New
€ 50.41
€ 50.41
Paperback. Editor(s): Hoff, Thomas; Bjorkli, Cato A. Num Pages: 277 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Tapir Academic Press Norway
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788251923415
- ISBN
- 9788251923415
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Condition: New
€ 55.37€ 43.62
€ 55.37
€ 43.62
Paperback. Deals with the interaction of aesthetic and technological dimensions within the formation of contemporary society. This book discusses the production of time and space, self and nature, individual and society in the image of technology. Editor(s): Heil, Reinhard; Kaminiski, Andreas; Stippak, Marcus; Unger, Alexander; Ziegler, Marc. Num Pages: 366 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 224 x 26. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783899425185
- ISBN
- 9783899425185
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Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 35.79
€ 49.99
€ 35.79
Economic and Social Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.;...
hardcover. There are many controversial socioeconomic issues concerned with the development and implementation of agricultural biotechnology. This book presents selected revised and edited papers from the fourth and fifth meetings of the International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.; Zilberman, David; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; MZ; PDR; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780851996189
- ISBN
- 9780851996189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.37
€ 174.37
The Oxford Handbook of Affective Computing (Oxford Library of Psycholo...
. Ed(S): Calvo, Rafael A.; D'Mello, Sidney K....
hardcover. Editor(s): Calvo, Rafael A.; D'Mello, Sidney K.; Gratch, Jonathan; Kappas, Arvid. Series: Oxford Library of Psychology. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PDR; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 267 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Academic United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199942237
- ISBN
- 9780199942237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 291.93
€ 291.93
Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Security
. Ed(S): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Ba...
hardcover. The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor. This book explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles evidence to pave the way for investment in agricultural research all over the developing world. Editor(s): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Babu, Suresh Chandra; Liebenberg, F.; Keswani, C. L. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; KCM; KCN; PDR; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932671
- ISBN
- 9781845932671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.84
€ 249.84
Hardback. With the spread of information and communication technologies (ICT)s comes the potential for new social and economic equalities. However, as Information, Power, and Politics: Technological and Institutional Mediations demonstrates, these technologies can also act as an impetus for democratizing information and knowledge. Editor(s): Albagli, Sarita; Maciel, Maria Lucia. Series: Critical Media Studies. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: GL; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739148358
- ISBN
- 9780739148358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.97
€ 144.97