Science: general issues
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Science: general issues
Hardback. Addresses scientism and relativism, two false philosophies that divorce science from culture in general and from tradition in particular. According to this book, science is an integral part of culture, and both scientism and relativism ignore the cultural value of science. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011566
- ISBN
- 9781402011566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.06
€ 195.06
Hardcover. Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature, the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life Series: Macmillan Science. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 677.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220201
- ISBN
- 9780230220201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.34
€ 51.99
€ 43.34
hardcover. Volume addressing questions that drove the entire project. Editor(s): Robinson, Kenneth Girdwood. Series Editor(s): Cullen, C. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 336 pages, 21 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTB; KCZ; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 196 x 25. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521087322
- ISBN
- 9780521087322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.61
€ 192.61
hardcover. The first systematic survey of the conceptual history of basic logical terminology in ancient China. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 504 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 194 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521571432
- ISBN
- 9780521571432
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.95
€ 263.95
hardcover. Volume 6. Part III of Science and Civilisation in China contains two separate works. The first, by Christian Daniels, is a comprehensive history of Chinese sugar cane technology from ancient times to the early twentieth century. The second, by Nicholas K. Menzies, is a history of forestry in China. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 770 pages, 6 maps. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 770
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780521419994
- ISBN
- 9780521419994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 314.23
€ 314.23
hardcover. The volume as a whole covers the subjects of biology and biological technology. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 756 pages, 41 b/w illus. 14 maps 22 tables. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 310 x 227 x 62. Weight in Grams: 1830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 756
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521087315
- ISBN
- 9780521087315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.19
€ 300.19
hardcover. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 197 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1346.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521085748
- ISBN
- 9780521085748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.12
€ 272.12
hardcover. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 804 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 804
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521085731
- ISBN
- 9780521085731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 328.26
€ 328.26
hardcover. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 600 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521085717
- ISBN
- 9780521085717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 286.16
€ 286.16
hardcover. Traces the production and use of iron and steel in China from ca. 1000 BC. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 512 pages, 139 b/w illus. 48 colour illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521875660
- ISBN
- 9780521875660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.64
€ 275.64
hardcover. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 990 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 310 x 227 x 65. Weight in Grams: 2310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521070607
- ISBN
- 9780521070607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.68
€ 300.68
hardcover. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 926 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 67. Weight in Grams: 2350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1959
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 926
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521058018
- ISBN
- 9780521058018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 418.99€ 415.77
€ 418.99
€ 415.77
hardcover. This study, the first of two parts, gives a comprehensive account of Chinese textiles and textile technology. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 556 pages, 256 b/w illus. 3 maps 9 tables. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521320214
- ISBN
- 9780521320214
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 286.16
€ 286.16
hardcover. The Gunpowder Epic is one of three planned publications on military technology within Dr Needham's immense undertaking. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 742 pages, 245 b/w illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 742
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521303583
- ISBN
- 9780521303583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 310.27
€ 310.27
hardcover. The first volume of the three parts of Science and Civilisation in China deals with the art of war in ancient and medieval China. Series Editor(s): Cullen, C. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 620 pages, 323 b/w illus. 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 620
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521327275
- ISBN
- 9780521327275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 286.16
€ 286.16
hardcover. A further volume in Joseph Needham's magisterial revelation on China which introduces the history of medicine. Editor(s): Sivin, Nathan. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 280 pages, 10 b/w illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 196 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521632621
- ISBN
- 9780521632621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.70
€ 158.70
hardcover. The first historical exploration of the origins and evolution of the major Chinese food processing techniques. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 769 pages, 61 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 196 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1848.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 769
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521652704
- ISBN
- 9780521652704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.18
€ 293.18
hardcover. The volume as a whole covers the subjects of alchemy, early chemistry, and chemical technology. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 516 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1355.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521210287
- ISBN
- 9780521210287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 286.16
€ 286.16
hardcover. This second part of the sixth volume of Joeph Needham's great enterprise is an account of the technological history of Chinese agriculture. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 768 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1915.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521250764
- ISBN
- 9780521250764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 318.62€ 317.47
€ 318.62
€ 317.47
hardcover. The only history of Chinese mining in English. Illustrated by photographs from mines. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 564 pages, 127 b/w illus. 15 maps 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521580007
- ISBN
- 9780521580007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 314.23
€ 314.23
hardcover. A history of Chinese ceramic technology from the Stone Age to the present day. Series Editor(s): Cullen, C. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 968 pages, 75 b/w illus. 85 colour illus. 55 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 64. Weight in Grams: 2845.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 968
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521838337
- ISBN
- 9780521838337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 369.01
€ 369.01
hardcover. Part one of the fifth volume of Joseph Needham's great enterprise is written by one of the project's collaborators. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 504 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521086905
- ISBN
- 9780521086905
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 296.44€ 286.16
€ 296.44
€ 286.16
hardcover. A comprehensive, highly illustrated study of botany in ancient China through to the end of the seventeenth century. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 788 pages, 332 b/w illus. 18 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; PDX; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 202 x 254 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1658.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107109872
- ISBN
- 9781107109872
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.74
€ 248.74
hardcover. Half title of some vols. in Chinese characters: Zhongguo ke xue ji shu shi. Series: Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 196 x 27. Weight in Grams: 982.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1956
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521057998
- ISBN
- 9780521057998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.50
€ 219.50