Science: general issues
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Science: general issues
Hardback. In three volumes, this book contains contributions from a distinguished group of scholars from a variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences, the humanities and the arts. The essays presented herein focus on philosophical and historical issues in contemporary physics. Editor(s): Gavroglu, Kostas; Stachel, John J. (Boston University, Center for Einstein Studies and Dept. of Physics, MA, USA); Wartofsky, Marx W. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329886
- ISBN
- 9780792329886
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€ 194.25
€ 194.25
Hardback. This text documents learning and teaching in open-inquiry learning environments, designed with the precepts of the following specific educational thinkers in mind: John Dewey, Seymour Papert, Donald Schon and Allan Collins. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 315 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330882
- ISBN
- 9780792330882
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Condition: New
€ 192.26
€ 192.26
Hardback. Presents a mathematical analysis of cumulative processes of economic growth. Divided into two sections, Basic Economic Growth Models: An Axiomatic Approach, and Basic Dynamic Systems, this monograph is useful for scholars in economics and applied mathematics, and also as a supplementary graduate textbook in economics and mathematics. Series: Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330912
- ISBN
- 9780792330912
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Condition: New
€ 129.64
€ 129.64
Hardback. Rescher offers an explanation of the presuppositions and methods of rational enquiry, and an exercise in metaknowledge, developing a systematic body of knowledge about the scope and limits of knowledge itself. Series: Episteme. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792331483
- ISBN
- 9780792331483
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Condition: New
€ 180.58
€ 180.58
Hardback. Brings a collection of essays which offer a systematic account of Wittgenstein's philosophy of mind and contribute in an absolutely new and original way to illuminating his later conception of human perceptive, emotional and cognitive language from both a theoretical and an historical point of view. Editor(s): Egidi, Rosaria. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; PDA; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792331711
- ISBN
- 9780792331711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.46
€ 192.46
Hardback. This text is devoted to the study of non-Archimedean - and especially p-adic - mathematical physics. Basic questions about the nature and possible applications of such a theory are investigated. Series: Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792331728
- ISBN
- 9780792331728
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Condition: New
€ 127.92
€ 127.92
Hardback. This text gives a detailed record of Ludwig Boltzmann's life and philosophical thoughts during his final years, a period of major change in physics, needing a new methodology of theoretical, idealized science. Editor(s): Blackmore, John T. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 288 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJC; PDX; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792332312
- ISBN
- 9780792332312
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Condition: New
€ 202.37
€ 202.37
Realism and Anti-realism in the Philosophy of Science
. Ed(S): Cohen, Robert S.; Hilpinen, Risto; C...
Hardback. Beijing International Conference, 1992 Editor(s): Cohen, Robert S.; Hilpinen, Risto; Chiu, Jen-Tsung; Qiu, Ren-Zong. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 517 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 915.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 517
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792332336
- ISBN
- 9780792332336
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Condition: New
€ 249.36
€ 249.36
Hardback. In relation to the problems faced, in contemplation and in practical affairs, philosophers must confront the question 'What is knowledge?'. This work deals with problems of knowing and believing, of the kinds and criteria of knowledge, of truth and fallibility, and of the cultural as well as individual factors in cognition. Editor(s): Kucuradi, Ioanna; Cohen, Robert S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 622.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792332411
- ISBN
- 9780792332411
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Condition: New
€ 192.20
€ 192.20
Paperback. This text redresses the philosophical neglect of experimental practice, offering an account of experiment as natural intelligence. It draws on studies of the early development of electromagnetism in the 19th century and the laboratory work of Michael Faraday, an experimental philosopher. Series: Science and Philosophy. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 595.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792332534
- ISBN
- 9780792332534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.28
€ 187.28
Hardback. This text is devoted to the study of equilibrium and nonequilibrium states of infinite continuous systems in quantum statistical mechanics. Model systems in the theories of superconductivity and superfluidity and other exactly solvable models are studied in detail. Series: Mathematical Physics Studies. Num Pages: 461 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 461
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792332589
- ISBN
- 9780792332589
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.86
€ 125.86
Paperback. This text documents learning and teaching in open-inquiry learning environments, designed with the precepts of the following specific educational thinkers in mind: John Dewey, Seymour Papert, Donald Schon and Allan Collins. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 315 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792333074
- ISBN
- 9780792333074
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Condition: New
€ 189.84
€ 189.84
Paperback. Editor(s): Sarkar, Sahotra. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792333920
- ISBN
- 9780792333920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.77
€ 242.77
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Schluchsee, Germany, March 7--18, 1994 Editor(s): Guntherodt, H-. J.; Anselmetti, Dario; Meyer, E. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 657 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDND; PHFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 657
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334064
- ISBN
- 9780792334064
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 360.18
€ 360.18
hardcover. Presents a collection of essays about how physical theories are developed. This work includes studies of Newton's methods and of the genesis of the theories of relativity. It also features reflective analyses of the alternatives facing contemporary theoretical physicists investigating problems in cosmology and quantum gravity. Editor(s): Leplin, Jarrett. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334613
- ISBN
- 9780792334613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.40
€ 127.40
Mexican Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science
. Ed(S): Ramirez, Santiago; Cohen, Robert S.
Hardback. A collection of papers that represent studies by Mexican philosophers and historians of science. This work presents topics of biology, physics, historical explanation and the historiography of science, and foundations of mathematics. Editor(s): Ramirez, Santiago; Cohen, Robert S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334620
- ISBN
- 9780792334620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.84
€ 123.84
Chinese Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technolog...
. Ed(S): Dainian, Fan; Cohen, Robert S.
Hardback. Contains articles that were selected from the first five volumes of the "Journal of Dialectics of Nature" published by the Chinese Academy of Sciences between 1979 and 1985. The Journal was established in 1979 as a comprehensive theoretical publication concerning the history, philosophy and sociology of the natural sciences. Editor(s): Dainian, Fan; Cohen, Robert S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 496 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 863.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334637
- ISBN
- 9780792334637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 365.37
€ 365.37
Hardback. Boltzmann was a philospher, as well as a physicist. This study delves into Boltzmann's correspondence and looks into his final years, aiming to present an alternative view. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JJC; HPC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334644
- ISBN
- 9780792334644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.45
€ 224.45
hardcover. Based on the theme that change agents, such as teachers and curriculum writers, have a key role in the translation of gender equity policy into gender equitable practices in science and mathematics education, this book is designed for use in university courses and by policy makers concerned with the gender/science/mathematics relationship. Editor(s): Parker, Lesley H. Series: Science & Technology Education Library. Num Pages: 230 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792335351
- ISBN
- 9780792335351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.99
€ 190.99
Science Policy and Research Management in the Balkan Countries
. Ed(S): Parissakis, George; Katsaros, Nikos
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Athens, Greece, November 23--25, 1994 Editor(s): Parissakis, George; Katsaros, Nikos. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 4. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DV; JPQB; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792335993
- ISBN
- 9780792335993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.17
€ 244.17