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Technology: general issues

paperback. Examines human inventions from the water wheel to the nuclear bomb and discusses theories of technology in the thought of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Marx, Heidegger, Spinoza, Mumford, and McLuhan. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 illustrations, 11 figures. BIC Classification: PDA; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 228 x 35. Weight in Grams: 402. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0034758
ISBN
9780520080553
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

paperback. BIC Classification: KJMP; TBC; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
McGraw Hill / Asia Singapore
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789814670869
ISBN
9789814670869
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.92

hardcover. The eighteenth century saw the creation of a number of remarkable mechanical androids: at least ten prominent automata were built between 1785 and 1810 by clockmakers, court mechanics, and other artisans from France, Switzerland, Austria, and the German lands. This title investigates two such automata depicting piano-playing women. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 halftones, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 3JF; PDX; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 237 x 22. Weight in Grams: 548. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSK0000428
ISBN
9780226034027
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

paperback. Few people realize that the Web was born at CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, and that it was invented by an Englishman, Tim Berners-Lee. This account tells how the idea first came about, how it was developed, and how it was handed over for free for the world to use. Num Pages: 392 pages, numerous line illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; TBX; UDB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 422. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTS0035912
ISBN
9780192862075
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

hardcover. Charles Bazerman tells the story of the emergence of electric light as one of symbols and communication. Series: Inside Technology. Num Pages: 434 pages, 57. BIC Classification: CFG; TBX; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 839. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The MIT Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTS0036162
ISBN
9780262024563
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. Clarifies the vital interdependence between structural steel design and fabrication drawings, equipping students to work flexibly with both. This book offers an overview of structural design theory. It provides examples, illustrations, and real-world assignments. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TBD; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 218 x 11. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781401890322
ISBN
9781401890322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 228.90

hardcover. A fascinating and informative read for all those interested in the history of ICE and how it has grown as well as the civil engineering industry and its impact on the world in which we live Num Pages: 276 pages, 500 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; TBX; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 278 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ICE Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
KTS0036468
ISBN
9780727741431
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.50
€ 34.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 203 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UB; UYF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
203
Condition
New
SKU
V9781466592476
ISBN
9781466592476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.40

hardcover. A fascinating and informative read for all those interested in the history of ICE and how it has grown as well as the civil engineering industry and its impact on the world in which we live Num Pages: 276 pages, 500 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; TBX; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 278 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ICE Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
KTS0036568
ISBN
9780727741431
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.50
€ 34.72

Paperback. The village pump was once the focal point of rural life, providing the only water supply to communities and offering a place in town squares and village greens for people to come together. This book focuses on the history of the village pump, exploring the different designs that existed and shedding light on the communities that relied upon them. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: TBX; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 7. Weight in Grams: 132.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
56
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747807049
ISBN
9780747807049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.11

paperback. Following the Industrial Revolution the ingenuity of Victorian manufacturers produced an enormous range of horse-drawn agricultural machinery. This book describes these machines and includes drawings of many of them, as well as photographs. Series: Shire Discovering. Num Pages: 96 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: TBX; TVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 114 x 6. Weight in Grams: 136.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Shire Publications United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852636640
ISBN
9780852636640
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.43

paperback. Num Pages: 100 pages, black & white tables, maps, diagrams. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSF; TB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 148 x 7. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
100
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853390234
ISBN
9781853390234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 29.19

hardcover. Num Pages: 720 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNDF; RNFF; TBC; TDCT; TVD; TVHF; TVQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 190 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1429.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
New India Publishing Agency India
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
720
Condition
New
SKU
V9789383305094
ISBN
9789383305094
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 305.15

Hardcover. Editor(s): Riar, C. S.; Saxena, D.C. Num Pages: 572 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNDF; RNFF; TBC; TDCT; TVD; TVHF; TVQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 237 x 38. Weight in Grams: 960.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
NIPA
Condition
New
SKU
V9789383305964
ISBN
9789383305964
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 355.74

Hardback. Argues that our romantic notions about innovation as invention are actually undermining our ability to pursue breakthrough innovations. This book takes us beyond the simple recognition that revolutionary innovations do not result from flashes of brilliance by lone inventors or organizations. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: KJC; KJMV6; TBY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 153 x 31. Weight in Grams: 564.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781578519040
ISBN
9781578519040
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 30.19

paperback. This text offers an understanding of the nature of scientific, mathematical and engineering practice, and the production of scientific knowledge. The author presents an approach to the unpredictable nature of change in science, taking into account a number of factors. Num Pages: 296 pages, 11 halftones, 11 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDA; PDR; TBDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTS0038053
ISBN
9780226668031
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

paperback. Series: Occasional Papers. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: AMVD; KC; TBR. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 147 x 4. Weight in Grams: 61.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853393679
ISBN
9781853393679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.17

hardcover. This book tells (for the first time) the story of how the 'practical' mathematics of Renaissance artists influenced the development of 'proper' mathematics. The text is clear, lively, and scholarly, and is accompanied by beautiful colour and black and white illustrations. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in science or art. Num Pages: 262 pages, numerous halftones and line figures. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PDZ; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 702. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some nicks and tears, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTS0038341
ISBN
9780198523949
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback.
Publisher
Monash University Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781922235862
ISBN
9781922235862
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 25.72

Hardcover. Editor(s): Parinov, Ivan A.; Chang, Shun-Hsyung. Num Pages: 307 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHF; PHV; TBN; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 190 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1024.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
307
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626185357
ISBN
9781626185357
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 293.36
€ 197.07

Paperback. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: UB; UFP; UNSB; UNSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 231 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1012.
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc United States
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781305251038
ISBN
9781305251038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 139.54

Paperback. Free as in Freedom interweaves biographical snapshots of GNU project founder Richard Stallman with the political, social and economic history of the free software movement. It examines Stallman's unique personality and how that personality has been at turns a driving force and a drawback in terms of the movement's overall success. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KNDH; UBJ. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 141 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
O´Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781449324643
ISBN
9781449324643
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.48

Hardback. Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science. Num Pages: 184 pages, 9 black & white halftones, 32 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PBWH; UB; UKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781498773874
ISBN
9781498773874
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.28

Hardback. Num Pages: 139 pages. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 14. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631176395
ISBN
9781631176395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 185.52
€ 125.79