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Technology: general issues
Paperback. Drawing on three detailed case studies the sewing machine, a glass bottle blowing factory, and the cyanide process for gold and silver refining, this book explores a central paradox of economic growth in nineteenth-century Mexico. Num Pages: 360 pages, 6 line drawings, 18 b/w images, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK; HBTK; KCZ; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520284906
- ISBN
- 9780520284906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Hardback. Genetic algorithms (GA) and evolution strategies (ES) are relatively new stochastic based techniques for solving engineering problems on computers. GA and ES are based on a loose biological analogy: evolutionary theory (mutation, crossover, selection, survival of the fittest). Editor(s): Miettinen, K.; Neittaanmaki, Pekka; Makela, M. M.; Periaux, Jacques. Num Pages: 500 pages, references. BIC Classification: PBWH; TBJ; TGB; UYAM; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 175 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999027
- ISBN
- 9780471999027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.54
€ 300.54
Hardback. This work is a guide to the principles behind sensitivity analysis. It suggests suitable methods for particular types of problem, which allows a greater understanding of the entire causal assessment chain. This makes the impact of source uncertainties and framing assumptions more transparent. Editor(s): Saltelli, A.; Chan, K.; Scott, E. M. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998921
- ISBN
- 9780471998921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.43
€ 190.43
Hardback. This text examines synthetic and dynamical properties of fuzzy control systems in a quantitative manner. It includes fuzzy dynamical systems, controllability and sensitivity analysis and how these affect parameters in membership functions, fuzzification, defuzzification and inferencing. Editor(s): Farinwata, Shehu S.; Filev, Dimitar P.; Langari, Reza. Num Pages: 416 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBWX; TBC; TBJ; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986317
- ISBN
- 9780471986317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.02
€ 198.02
Hardback. This text maps out new networks of information and power, and presents an overview of one of the strongest growing areas in geography, namely technology. It is covered in three parts: conceptualizing electronic space; global electronic commerce; and urban, regional and national development. Editor(s): Wilson, Mark I.; Madison, James; Corey, Kenneth E. (both Michigan State University, USA). Num Pages: 284 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RGCM; TB; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984276
- ISBN
- 9780471984276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.11
€ 246.11
Hardback. Extraction Methods for Environmental Analysis is the first book to bring together all the extraction techniques used for analysis of liquid and solid environmental samples, including solid phase extraction and micro--extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, microwave--assisted extraction and accelerated solvent extraction. Num Pages: 240 pages, 50 line diagrams, 70 bar-charts, 32 tables, references. BIC Classification: TB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471982876
- ISBN
- 9780471982876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.37
€ 258.37
Hardback. This volume presents a unified framework for systems engineering and a systematic and rigorous source for a comprehensive description of the utilization of Monte Carlo methods in practical engineering problems. The author suggests that efficiency can be improved through such an integrated approach. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471981725
- ISBN
- 9780471981725
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 271.43
€ 271.43
Hardcover. Measurement and Calibration Requirements For Quality Assurance to ISO 9000 Alan S. Morris University of Sheffield, UK Quality assurance is of paramount importance for today's businesses. This uniquely integrated approach to quality management focuses on the measurement and calibration requirements that are key to the achievement of ISO 9000. Series: Wiley Series in Quality & Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 404 pages, index. BIC Classification: KJMQ; TBMM; TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 182 x 30. Weight in Grams: 922.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471976851
- ISBN
- 9780471976851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.35
€ 272.35
Hardcover. This text shows how stochastic geometry can be applied to real structural problems in materials science and technology. It pays particular attention to describing spatial sizes and shapes of grains and particles, developments in stochastic geometry, and relevant computer simulation techniques. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 404 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWL; TBJ; TBN; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974864
- ISBN
- 9780471974864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.51
€ 257.51
Hardcover. This book presents ordinary differential equations based on Lie group analysis and related invariance principles. The author provides students and teachers with a text for one-semester undergraduate and graduate courses that spans a variety of topics, from the basic theory through to applications. Series: Mathematical Methods in Practice S. Num Pages: 366 pages, notes. BIC Classification: PBG; PBKJ; PDE; TBJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974307
- ISBN
- 9780471974307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.17
€ 251.17
Hardcover. Dusty Plasmas Physics, Chemistry and Technological Impacts in Plasma Processing Edited by Andre Bouchoule Universite da Orleans, France Dusty Plasmas gives the reader a thorough overview of current knowledge on many aspects of the subject, from the basic science to technological implications. Editor(s): Bouchoule, Andre. Num Pages: 418 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PHFP; PN; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471973867
- ISBN
- 9780471973867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 474.33
€ 474.33
Hardcover. The finite element method and the boundary element method are two computational methods available for designing structures ranging from aircraft and ships to dams and tunnels. This text presents the mathematical basis of the joint use of both methods and their computer implementation. Num Pages: 412 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKL; PBM; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471971849
- ISBN
- 9780471971849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.86
€ 225.86
Paperback. Matrices are used in many fields such as statistics, econometrics, mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. They provide a concise, simple method for describing long and complicated computations. This is a comprehensive handbook and dictionary of terms for matrix theory. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBF; PBT; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471970156
- ISBN
- 9780471970156
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 177.76
€ 177.76
Hardcover. With applications in pattern recognition, data compression and numerical analysis, the wavelet transform is a key area of modern mathematics that brings new approaches to the analysis and synthesis of signals. This book presents the central issues and emphasizes comparison, assessment and how to combine method and application. Series: Pure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts. Num Pages: 342 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: PBK; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967927
- ISBN
- 9780471967927
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.94
€ 211.94
Paperback. This book covers the public health, technical, socioeconomic, sociocultural and institutional aspects of sanitation in towns and cities of developing countries. The text features excreta-related diseases and the use of sanitation to reduce their transmission. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1QFG; TBR; TQS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961635
- ISBN
- 9780471961635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 144.86
€ 144.86
Hardcover. Dynamic unbounded medium-structure interactions occur in many fields of engineering and physical science, such as wave propagation in soil-structure and fluid-structure interactions, acoustics and electromagnetism and as diffusion in heat conduction and consolidation. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TBJ; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 26. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961345
- ISBN
- 9780471961345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 334.71
€ 334.71
Hardcover. Design encompasses some of the highest cognitive abilities of human beings, including creativity, synthesis and problem solving. Editor(s): Cross, Nigel; Christiaans, Henri; Dorst, Kees. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AK; JHBC; TBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471960607
- ISBN
- 9780471960607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 523.31
€ 523.31
Hardcover. Clearly written and free of statistical jargon, this invaluable guide concentrates on the practicalities of statistical analysis for anyone involved with agricultural research. Each section starts with the key points, giving a quick reference to the contents and plenty of examples using a reala data. Num Pages: 288 pages, tables, glossary. BIC Classification: PBT; TBJ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 181 x 22. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471960065
- ISBN
- 9780471960065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 348.63
€ 348.63
Hardcover. This book addresses the formulation, approximation and numerical solution of optimal shape design problems: from the continuous model through its discretization and approximation results, to sensitivity analysis and numerical realization. Num Pages: 442 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AK; TBJ; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471958505
- ISBN
- 9780471958505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 567.61
€ 567.61
Hardcover. The concept of a system as an entity in its own right has emerged with increasing force in the past few decades in, for example, the areas of electrical and control engineering, economics, ecology, urban structures, automaton theory, operational research and industry. Series: Wiley Interscience Series in Systems & Optimization. Num Pages: 474 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; TBJ; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471956792
- ISBN
- 9780471956792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 429.65
€ 429.65
Hardcover. Applying the finite element method to surface water and soil transport problems, this monograph demonstrates how the technique can be used to simulate real situations, to resolve environmental issues and to conduct environmental impact studies. Editor(s): Carey, Graham F. Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDE; RNF; TBJ; TGMF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471956624
- ISBN
- 9780471956624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 433.80
€ 433.80
Hardcover. Part of a two-volume work which addresses subjects applicable to heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation in a unified way, this particular text represents a comprehensive mathematical formulation for modelling physics. Num Pages: 418 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: PBWH; TBJ; TGBN; TGMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 1
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471956594
- ISBN
- 9780471956594
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 594.18
€ 594.18
Hardcover. This volume attempts to highlight the general concept of the virtual distortion method. It includes the necessary theoretical background, a variety of applications to problems of structural analysis and design, and the development of efficient computational methods for numerical analysis. Num Pages: 318 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TBJ; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 181 x 30. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471956563
- ISBN
- 9780471956563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 573.84
€ 573.84
Hardcover. Change-point problems arise in a variety of experimental and mathematical sciences, as well as in engineering and health sciences. This rigorously researched text provides a comprehensive review of recent probabilistic methods for detecting various types of possible changes in the distribution of chronologically ordered observations. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 438 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBB; PBT; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471955221
- ISBN
- 9780471955221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 292.95
€ 292.95