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Biology, life sciences

Paperback. This work looks at the hominid species that lived and flourished for around one million years before and, in some cases, after the evolution of modern humans some 200,000 years ago. It also investigates how, when, where and why the modern human species appeared and in due course became dominant. Num Pages: 248 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631205289
ISBN
9780631205289
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.07

Paperback. Presents a collection of classic texts combined with a number of contemporary syntheses on the topic of behavioral development in animals. This reader is suitable for students and scholars who wish to engage with the study of animal behavioral development. Editor(s): Bolhuis, Johan J.; Hogan, Jerry A. Num Pages: 512 pages, 15. BIC Classification: PSC; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631207085
ISBN
9780631207085
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.25

Hardback. By introducing key themes in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and the basic concepts of neuroscience, this text provides philosophers with the necessary background to engage the neurosciences and offers neuroscientists an introduction to the relevant tools of philosophical analysis. Editor(s): Bechtel, William; Mandik, Pete; Mundale, Jennifer; Stufflebeam, Robert S. Num Pages: 496 pages, 60. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPM; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1006.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631210443
ISBN
9780631210443
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.73

Paperback. By introducing key themes in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and the basic concepts of neuroscience, this text provides philosophers with the necessary background to engage the neurosciences and offers neuroscientists an introduction to the relevant tools of philosophical analysis. Editor(s): Bechtel, William; Mandik, Pete; Mundale, Jennifer; Stufflebeam, Robert S. Num Pages: 496 pages, 60. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPM; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 35. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631210450
ISBN
9780631210450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.40

Paperback. * Emphasizes the computational theory of mind in both its digital and connectionist forms. * Explains the basic concepts rather than particular hypotheses and experiments. * Provides historical background to theory of mind: philosophical, psychological, biological and computational. Num Pages: 464 pages, 153. BIC Classification: HPM; JMAQ; PSAN; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631212607
ISBN
9780631212607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.84

Paperback. * The first definitive collection of readings in cognitive neuroscience* Edited by one of the leading researchers in the field* Introductions and contextualisations provide a context for each section's papers. . Editor(s): Gazzaniga, Michael S. Num Pages: 536 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMM; JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 30. Weight in Grams: 964.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631216605
ISBN
9780631216605
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.03

Hardback. The first edition of this successful reader brought together key readings in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience for students. Now updated in order to keep up with this fast moving field, the volume includes new readings illustrating recent developments along with updated versions of previous contributions. Editor(s): Johnson, Mark H.; Munakata, Yuko; Gilmore, Rick O. Num Pages: 560 pages, 6 figures. BIC Classification: JMAQ; JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 187 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1174.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631217367
ISBN
9780631217367
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 169.91

Paperback. The first edition of this successful reader brought together key readings in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience for students. Now updated in order to keep up with this fast moving field, the volume includes new readings illustrating recent developments along with updated versions of previous contributions. Editor(s): Johnson, Mark H.; Munakata, Yuko; Gilmore, Rick O. Num Pages: 560 pages, 112. BIC Classification: JMAQ; JMR; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1042.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631217374
ISBN
9780631217374
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.28

Paperback. Research suggests chimpanzees may understand some of the epitemological aspects of visual perception, such as how the perceptual act of seeing can have internal several interpretations. These 15 studies were conducted with chimpanzees and young children on their understanding of visual perception. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 191 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMAQ; PSVP; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
191
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631224525
ISBN
9780631224525
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.90

Paperback. This book represents a test to the hypothesis that vocal rhythm coordination at four months of age predicts attachment and cognition at age 12 months. The findings show that high coordination can index more or less optimal outcomes, as a function of outcome measure, partner, and site. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 180 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFDC; JMC; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631232117
ISBN
9780631232117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.28

Hardcover. An encyclopaedic treatment of plant diseases in Europe, this book is designed as a standard reference volume for the general working plant pathologist and those taking advanced training in plant pathology. Editor(s): Smith, I. M.; Dunez, J.; Phillips, D. H.; Lelliott, R. A.; Archer, S. A. Series: BS - Plant Pathology Publications. Num Pages: 598 pages, 106 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 197 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1624.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
598
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632012220
ISBN
9780632012220
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 269.02

Paperback. This text presents the subject using a systems approach and is therefore a departure from the more commonly employed phyletic approach. Num Pages: 352 pages, 272. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632017263
ISBN
9780632017263
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 105.85

Hardcover. This advanced undergraduate textbook examines major aspects of fungal physiology in relation to fungal behaviour in natural habitats and, in so doing, provides a firm link between the divergent disciplines of fungal physiology and fungal ecology. Series: Botanical Monographs. Num Pages: 352 pages, 98. BIC Classification: PSQ; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 189 x 27. Weight in Grams: 814.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632021680
ISBN
9780632021680
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 217.83

Paperback. Bioenergetics is the study of the way biological systems, usually at the molecular level, utilize and convert energy. This illustrated text aims to provide a logical approach to the subject for the undergraduate or beginning postgraduate student, discussing recent advances. Series: At a Glance S. Num Pages: 120 pages, 102 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 212 x 7. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632023882
ISBN
9780632023882
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.97

Paperback. aeo an established bestseller which, in the new edition, is the only current text to give a modern coverage of the subject at this level aeo contains a large number of new illustrations and diagrams aeo covers the significant advances made in our current understanding of the eukaryotic genome. Series: Basic Microbiology. Num Pages: 304 pages, 163. BIC Classification: PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632024636
ISBN
9780632024636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.21

Hardcover. Considers the rapid microbiological techniques, which are being increasingly used in industry as alternatives to more conventional methods. In this volume, leading experts from research and industry review the wide variety of approaches that are needed in an industrial setting. Editor(s): Stannard, C. J.; Petitt, S. B.; Skinner, F. A. Series: Society for Applied Bacteriology Technical Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 74. BIC Classification: PSG; TDCT; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632026296
ISBN
9780632026296
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.44

Paperback. Following an examination of the biology and population dynamics of natural enemies, this work look in more detail at large carnivores, birds of prey, insectivorous mammals, insect parasitoids, arthropod predators, spiders, marine invertebrates, fish, cretaceous species, and others. Num Pages: 592 pages, 135 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 33. Weight in Grams: 974.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632026982
ISBN
9780632026982
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 171.72

Paperback. Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecology is a completely updated and revised edition of the earlier work, Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecosystems. The new edition has been re--titled to reflect the fact that the authors found that, from the modification exercise, a completely different and new book emerged. Editor(s): Barnes, Richard. S. K.; Mann, K. H. Num Pages: 280 pages, 137. BIC Classification: PSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 189 x 16. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632029839
ISBN
9780632029839
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 112.27

Paperback. * The most up to date text on plasmids. * An innovative teaching perspective makes for easy student understanding. * Contains crucial chapters on the importance of plasmids for clinical and biological research. . Num Pages: 176 pages, 49 illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 244 x 10. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632034369
ISBN
9780632034369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 82.87

Paperback. * Provides up-to-date summaries of the latest molecular approaches in this rapidly expanding field. * Gives guidance on the appropriate choice of methods for particular problems in ecology, and their strengths and limitations. Editor(s): Baker, Allan. Series: Ecological Methods & Concepts S. Num Pages: 352 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSD; PSF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632034376
ISBN
9780632034376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 135.33

Paperback. Examines the ecological processes that determine the size and structure of a population, and demonstrates that there are various fundamental principles that apply to populations of both animals and plants. This text addresses the problem of the detection of chaos, buried sea-banks and herbivorey implants. Num Pages: 256 pages, 196 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; PSVH; PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 192 x 15. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632034789
ISBN
9780632034789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.43

Paperback. Examines the selectivity of feeding from various viewpoints - the behavioural ecologist examines decision rules, the dietitian looks at nutritional problems, the community ecologist sees feeding as influencing species diversity - to produce a coherent view of how organisms "choose" their diet. Editor(s): Hughes, R. Num Pages: 232 pages, 39. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632035595
ISBN
9780632035595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 124.42

Paperback. Emphasizing both the progress made by genetics in the analysis of biological systems and the enormous complexity of the problems still to be solved, this work provides the reader an account of the various kinds of analysis, including both classical genetical and molecular techniques, that combine to give genetics its power and scope. Editor(s): Fincham, John R. S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 151 illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 189 x 13. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632036592
ISBN
9780632036592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 97.38

Paperback. The worlda s ecosystems are increasingly threatened by human development. Ecological impact assessment (EcIA) is used to predict and evaluate the impacts of development on ecosystems and their components,thereby providing the information needed to ensure that ecological issues are given full and proper consideration in development planning. Num Pages: 368 pages, 50. BIC Classification: PSAF; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 20. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632037384
ISBN
9780632037384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 108.25

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