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Life sciences: general issues

Paperback. In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 211 x 20. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393347791
ISBN
9780393347791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.90

Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465038992
ISBN
9780465038992
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.79

Hardcover. Human Genetics concerns the study of genetic forces in man. By studying our genetic make-up we are able to understand more about our heritage and evolution. Some of the original, and most significant research in genetics centred around the study of the genetics of complex diseases - genetic epidemiology. Editor(s): Elston, Robert C.; Olson, Jane M.; Palmer, Lyle. Series: Wiley Reference Series in Biostatistics. Num Pages: 856 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBNS; MFN; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 200 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1610.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
856
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471486312
ISBN
9780471486312
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 675.66

Paperback. Num Pages: 108 pages, 103ill. BIC Classification: MFC; PSAJ; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 253 x 5. Weight in Grams: 252.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Anthroposophic Press Inc United States
Number of pages
108
Condition
New
SKU
V9780880100878
ISBN
9780880100878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.34

paperback. A critical synthesis of key concepts for understanding human impacts on marine ecosystems and for decision-making based on ecosystem services. Series: Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 406 pages, 33 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781107675087
ISBN
9781107675087
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.67
€ 53.36

Hardcover. Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of plant gene expression. Unique in explaining the subject from a plant perspective, it highlights the importance of key processes, many first discovered in plants, that impact how plants develop and interact with the environment. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 196 x 18. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781119998884
ISBN
9781119998884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.95

Paperback. "Gould is a natural writer; he has something to say and the inclination and skill with which to say it."-P. B. Medawar, New York Review of Books Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Edition
Reissue
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393308198
ISBN
9780393308198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 143 x 12. Weight in Grams: 149.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Cowley Publications,U.S. United States
Number of pages
100
Condition
New
SKU
V9781561012985
ISBN
9781561012985
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.16

Paperback. Gathering thirteen essays by experts who convened at the Cary Conference at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in 2005, this book develops an integrated framework for understanding where diseases come from, what ecological factors influence their impacts, and how they in turn influence ecosystem dynamics. Editor(s): Ostfeld, Richard S.; Keesing, Felicia; Eviner, Valerie T. Num Pages: 520 pages, 66 line illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: MJCJ; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
2nd Paperback Edition
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691124858
ISBN
9780691124858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.46
€ 61.33

Hardback. An essential resource for paleontologists, biologists, geologists, and teachers, The Rise of Animals is the best single reference on one of earth's most significant events. Num Pages: 344 pages, 677, 677 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 292 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1672.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801886799
ISBN
9780801886799
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.16
€ 73.64

Hardcover. Provides the first substantive review of South American rodents. This book covers all native rodents of South America, the continental islands of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Netherlands off the Venezuelan coast. It includes identification keys and descriptions of all genera and species. Editor(s): Patton, James L.; Pardinas, Ulyses F. J.; D'Elia, Guillermo. Num Pages: 1384 pages, 548 halftones, 1 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSAF; PSVW7; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 65. Weight in Grams: 3402.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
1384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226169576
ISBN
9780226169576
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.08
€ 82.24

Hardcover. Decision-making is an integral part of our daily lives. Researchers seek a complete understanding of the decision-making process, including the biological and social basis and the impact of our decisions. Editor(s): Ebstein, Richard P.; Shamay-Tsoory, Simeone; Chew, Soo Hong. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH; JMRN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 262 x 19. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470543962
ISBN
9780470543962
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 166.30

Paperback. Film tie-in: an intimate portrait of Charles Darwin Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BJ; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848542020
ISBN
9781848542020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.69

Paperback. Tracing the development of population genetics through the writings of such luminaries as Darwin, Galton, Pearson, Fisher, Haldane and Wright, this text sheds light on this complex field as well as its bearing on other branches of biology. Series: Chicago History of Science & Medicine. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226684642
ISBN
9780226684642
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 28.63

Hardcover. Now updated for its second edition, Population Genetics is the classic, accessible introduction to the concepts of population genetics. Num Pages: 452 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2021
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
452
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118436943
ISBN
9781118436943
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.40

Hardback. Insects and other arthropods show complex behaviors that are products of versatile brains which, in a sense, think. Strausfeld weaves anatomical observations, molecular biology, neuroethology, cladistics, and the fossil record to explore how arthropod brains process sensory information to produce learning, strategizing, cooperation, and sociality. Num Pages: 848 pages, 175 color illustrations, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 234 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2828.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
848
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674046337
ISBN
9780674046337
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.94
€ 80.48

Paperback. Provides a comprehensive synthesis of modern evolutionary biology as it relates to plants. This text recounts the saga of plant life from its origins to the radiation of the flowering plants. Through computer-generated "walks" it shows how living plants might have evolved. Num Pages: 470 pages, 2 halftones, 7 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSD; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 736.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
470
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226580838
ISBN
9780226580838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 28.55

Paperback. Takes you to the edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. This book brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. It shows, by harnessing this science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTR; PDZ; PSAN; VSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cornerstone
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
9781847946249
ISBN
9781847946249
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.47

Paperback. Featuring an introduction by Stephen Jay Gould, "Genetics and the Origin of Species" presents the first edition of Dobzhansky's groundbreaking and now classic inquiry into what has emerged as the most important single area of scientific inquiry in the twentieth century: biological theory of evolution. Num Pages: 364 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 228 x 32. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231054751
ISBN
9780231054751
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.08
€ 40.56

Hardcover. Without our domesticated plants and animals, human civilization as we know it would not exist. How domestication happens is as fascinating as it is important. Num Pages: 496 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 169 x 245 x 45. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393064605
ISBN
9780393064605
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.72

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