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Life sciences: general issues
Paperback. Evolutionary psychology claims to be the authoritative science of "human nature." But do the answers that evolutionary psychologists provide about language, sex, and social relations add up? The author thinks not. In this book, she offers a sustained and accessible critique of the myths of human nature fabricated by evolutionary psychologists. Num Pages: 115 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JMAL; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 110 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Prickly Paradigm Press, LLC United States
- Number of pages
- 115
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780976147527
- ISBN
- 9780976147527
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.38
€ 13.99
€ 12.38
Paperback. Argues compellingly that nature and nurture are not alternative influences on human development but, rather, developmental products and the developmental processes that produce them. This title shows that what developmental information" does depends on what is already in place and what alternatives are available. Series: Science & Cultural Theory. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: JHMP; JMA; JMC; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822324669
- ISBN
- 9780822324669
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Condition: New
€ 32.20
€ 32.20
Paperback. Susannah Cahalan was a happy, clever, healthy twenty-four-year old. Then one day she woke up in hospital, with no memory of what had happened or how she had got there. Everything she had taken for granted about her life, and who she was, was wiped out. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: BM; JM; MQVB; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141975344
- ISBN
- 9780141975344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.58
€ 14.99
€ 11.58
Paperback. This engaging book offers the general reader a succinct account of advances in genetics and genomics, showing their influence on our understanding of health and medicine, evolution, and biology, and how they push the boundaries of ethics and social values. Num Pages: 156 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2022
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2022
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387709154
- ISBN
- 9780387709154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 30.71
€ 32.99
€ 30.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 79 b&w illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAN; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. .
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262533539
- ISBN
- 9780262533539
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.23
€ 21.99
€ 17.23
Hardback. Offers an account of the origins and early years of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. This title discusses the people who founded the Institute and built a home for renowned research - leading scientists of the time as well as non-scientists of stature in finance, politics, philanthropy, publishing, and the humanities. Num Pages: 272 pages, 15 b/w photographs, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 251
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520276079
- ISBN
- 9780520276079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.64
€ 53.99
€ 38.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; PSAJ; PSAK; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 209 x 26. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465054954
- ISBN
- 9780465054954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.66
€ 19.99
€ 14.66
Paperback. Editor(s): Andersen, Svend; Peacocke, Arthur R. Series: Complementa S. Num Pages: 215 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HRAB; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772881140
- ISBN
- 9788772881140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.19
€ 24.19
"The development and application of bioinformatics tools to basic and translational cancer research is, in fact, a rapidly expanding field that deserves a timely review. Therefore, a publication of this type is needed. The editors have done an excellent job in recruiting well-established scientists to author the various chapters of the book. Editor(s): Nagl, Sylvia. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBF; MJCL; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470863046
- ISBN
- 9780470863046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 165.15
€ 165.15
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mattei, Tobias A. Num Pages: 159 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 263 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619422735
- ISBN
- 9781619422735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.88€ 153.78
€ 230.88
€ 153.78
Paperback. Offers an introduction that presents Darwin's theory. This title includes excerpts from Darwin's correspondence, commenting on the work in question, and its significance, impact, and reception. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 373
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872202856
- ISBN
- 9780872202856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.40
€ 23.99
€ 18.40
Paperback. Illustrated thoroughly, Biomolecular Archaeology is the first book to clearly guide students through the study of ancient DNA: how to analyze biomolecular evidence (DNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) to address important archaeological questions. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; PSAK1; PSD; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405179607
- ISBN
- 9781405179607
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 45.05
€ 46.99
€ 45.05
Paperback. This volume brings together the best of T. C. Smout's recent articles and contributions to books and journals on the topic of environmental history. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 398. Selected Essays. 256 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. This volume brings together the best of T. C. Smout's recent articles and contributions to books and journals on the topic of environmental history. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSAF; RN. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 16. Weight: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748645619
- ISBN
- 9780748645619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 30.10
€ 32.99
€ 30.10
paperback. This book brings together scattered information on insect conservation, providing a robust foundation for future progress, using examples from around the world. Series: Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521732765
- ISBN
- 9780521732765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.27
€ 48.99
€ 40.27
Paperback. Mammals are the dominant large animals, occurring in virtually every environment. This book presents an account of the remarkable 320 million year long fossil record that documents their origin, their long spell as no more than small, nocturnal creatures, and their explosive radiation since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Num Pages: 344 pages, numerous line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 192 x 19. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 342
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198507611
- ISBN
- 9780198507611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.64
€ 99.64
Hardcover. Num Pages: 188 pages, illus. BIC Classification: PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 188 x 17. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560729167
- ISBN
- 9781560729167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.77€ 81.93
€ 106.77
€ 81.93
Hardback. "Taking Life and Death Seriously: Bioethics from Japan". Editor(s): Takahashi, Takao; Bittar, Edward; Shelton, Wayne N. Series: Advances in Bioethics. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312061
- ISBN
- 9780762312061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.98
€ 125.98
hardcover. This book reviews state-of-the-art research into trait-based effects and their importance in community and ecosystem ecology. Editor(s): Ohgushi, Takayuki; Schmitz, Oswald J.; Holt, Robert D. Series: Ecological Reviews. Num Pages: 571 pages, 75 b/w illus. 14 colour illus. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 571
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781107001831
- ISBN
- 9781107001831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.22
€ 100.22
Paperback. Editor(s): Tang, Lily C.; Tang, Stephen. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 441.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461357544
- ISBN
- 9781461357544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.14€ 41.05
€ 63.14
€ 41.05
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
€ 56.01€ 53.36
€ 56.01
€ 53.36