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Science: general issues

Hardback. This volume is dedicated to Professor Dimitri Beskos. It is essentially a collection of both original and review articles on contemporary Boundary Element Methods (BEM) as well as on the newer Mesh Reduction Methods (MRM), covering a range of research topics. Editor(s): Manolis, G.D.; Polyzos, D. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PDE; TBC; TBJ; TGB; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 998.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402097096
ISBN
9781402097096
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.67

Hardback. Today's biology offers different approaches, and in appraising them, this reference compares their varied conceptual frameworks as it explores new research on a clarified conceptual basis. It includes debate on differing practice and theoretical attitudes. Editor(s): Barberousse, Anouk; Morange, Michel; Pradeu, Thomas. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402096358
ISBN
9781402096358
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.96

Hardback. This book spans nearly 300 years of scientific history as it reconstructs episodes and experiments key to scientific progress, exploring the role played by controversies and rivalries among scientists. It includes guidelines for further research. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PDA; PDX; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402096259
ISBN
9781402096259
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 158.93

Hardback. This book presents classics of Marxist historiography of science: Boris Hessen's, "The Social and Economic Roots of Newton's Principia;" Henryk Grossman's, "The Social Foundation of Mechanistic Philosophy and Manufacture;" and Descartes' New Ideal of Science. Editor(s): Freudenthal, Gideon; McLaughlin, Peter. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402096037
ISBN
9781402096037
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.95

Hardback. This book proposes an original theory of epistemic justification that offers a new way to relate justification to the epistemic goal of truth-conducive belief. It will engage philosophers working in epistemology or related fields, and their graduate students. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPJ; HPK; HPM; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
227
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402095665
ISBN
9781402095665
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.12

Hardback. In 1971, J. Folkman hypothesized that tumor growth is angiogenesis-dependent. In 2004, the FDA approved the first angiogenesis inhibitor. This book compiles the relevant literature of that history and emphasizes the antiangiogenic approach to treat tumors. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL2; MMF; PDX; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
126
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402095597
ISBN
9781402095597
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.04

Hardback. This book traces the origins of the CD system and the subsequent evolution of digital optical storage, with a focus on the contributions of Philips to this field, which released and demonstrated a prototype in March 1979. Series: Philips Research Book Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 643.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402095528
ISBN
9781402095528
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.94

Hardback. This book pins down the methodological core of transcendental epistemology that must be used in order to throw light on the foundations of modern physics. A renewed understanding of modern physics is offered by the concept of constitution of objectivity. Editor(s): Bitbol, Michel; Kerszberg, Pierre; Petitot, Jean. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 951.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402095092
ISBN
9781402095092
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 313.94

Hardback. A significant dimension of globalization has been the rapid development of information and communications technologies (ICTs). This volume offers a critique of the nexus between ICT and its impact on society, individuals and educational institutions. Editor(s): Zajda, Joseph; Gibbs, Donna. Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; PDR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402094255
ISBN
9781402094255
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.29

Paperback. This book features a collection of sixteen papers focused on the most urgent issues arising from nanotechnology today and in the near future. The essays tackle such contentious issues as environmental impact, intellectual property, privacy, and more. Editor(s): Allhoff, Fritz; Lin, Patrick. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1040.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402093852
ISBN
9781402093852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.21

Hardback. This book contains fifteen contributions from philosophers and scientists that showcase French philosophy of science studies. It includes a thorough historical introduction that describes the various schools of thoughts and methods as well as major concepts. Editor(s): Gayon, Jean; Brenner, Anastasios. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 381 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
381
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402093678
ISBN
9781402093678
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.52

Paperback. Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Editor(s): Smart, John C. Series: Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNT; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
410
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402092800
ISBN
9781402092800
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 192.00

Hardback. This is a fascinating account of the lives of two Victorian naturalists. It follows many years of research into Charles Darwin's relationship with his cousin William Darwin Fox. New factual material on Darwin is presented, drawn from his cousin's diaries. Num Pages: 622 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BJ; PDX; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1201.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
622
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402092329
ISBN
9781402092329
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.50

Hardback. The career of Ettore Majorana, who had an astounding talent for Physics, was cut short in 1938 when he mysteriously disappeared at the age of 32, leaving many unpublished works. This book makes these works accessible to the general audience. Editor(s): Esposito, Salvatore; Recami, Erasmo; Merwe, Alwyn van der; Battiston, Roberto. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1950.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402091131
ISBN
9781402091131
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 258.15

Hardback. In 2006, an international conference was held to honor Abner Shimony, a pioneer in quantum mechanics. This book offers twenty-three lectures from that conference, many written by leading researchers in physics and the philosophy of physics. Editor(s): Myrvold, Wayne C.; Christian, Joy. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 516 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PHQ; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 917.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
516
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402091063
ISBN
9781402091063
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.65

Hardback. This volume presents the Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Vibration Problems held in 2007. It provides a state-of-the-art overview of the developments in describing and solving vibration related problems in physics and engineering. Editor(s): Inan, Esin; Sengupta, D.; Banerjee, M.M.; Mukhopadhyay, Basudev; Demiray, Hilmi. Series: Springer Proceedings in Physics. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PHD; TBJ; TGB; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402090912
ISBN
9781402090912
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.38

Hardback. This volume thoroughly details all major aspects of the science of mechanics and shows how they are crucial for understanding important natural phenomena and for solving problems related to applications and engineering. Series: Mathematical and Analytical Techniques with Applications to Engineering. Num Pages: 572 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PDE; PHD; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 978.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
572
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402089879
ISBN
9781402089879
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 250.69

Hardback. Experiment is subject to many kinds of failures. Combining historical and philosophical approaches, this book shows that it is fruitful to bring to light forgotten and lost failures, subject them to analysis and learn from their moral. Editor(s): Hon, Giora (University of Haifa, Israel); Schickore, Jutta; Steinle, Friedrich. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402088926
ISBN
9781402088926
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.19

Hardcover. This book brings together the work of leading chemistry educators who are researching the triplet relationship at secondary and university levels. It discusses the learning involved, the problems that students encounter, and successful approaches to teaching. Editor(s): Gilbert, Professor John K.; Treagust, David. Series: Models and Modeling in Science Education. Num Pages: 367 pages, 58 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1560.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2009th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402088711
ISBN
9781402088711
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.66

Hardback. This is a "popular science" book, designed as a sequel to our About Life. The text briefly surveys the nature of science and its emergence in post-Renaissance Europe, and investigates the similarities and differences between biology and other sciences. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA; PDX; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
267
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402088650
ISBN
9781402088650
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.38

Hardback. This investigation into causal modelling presents the rationale of causality; i.e. what guides reasoning in causal modeling. In contrast to the dominant paradigm, it argues that causal models are governed by a variation, rather than regularity or invariance. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402088162
ISBN
9781402088162
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 180.64

Hardback. Here is a book that contains some of the most recent research discoveries of scientific and technological knowledge contained in the Iliad and the Odyssey. They suggest that the Greek Mycenean era (1450-1000 BC) was a very advanced civilization indeed. Editor(s): Paipetis, S. A. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 536 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 956.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402087837
ISBN
9781402087837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.16

Hardback. The subject of this book is largely unknown, but of great interest to engineers, scientists, and mechanics. The book also contains information about the history of Bauman University, the TMM department, and the Russian specialists who created the collection. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHD; TGBN; TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
251
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402087752
ISBN
9781402087752
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.51

Hardback. This book aims to present an account of rational choice from a non-Bayesian point of view. It provides the first non-Bayesian account of normative decision theory and includes a formal account of the framing of decision problems. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
170
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402086984
ISBN
9781402086984
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.07

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