Synthetic Biology: A Very Short Introduction, Davies Jamie A.

Автор: Catling DavidC
Название: Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199586454 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199586455
Издательство: Oxford Academ
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Описание: Astrobiologists study the origin and evolution of life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond Earth; a question that has fascinated scientists for hundreds of years. In this Very Short Introduction, David C. Catling introduces the latest scientific understanding of astrobiology, incorporating aspects of microbiology, geology, and astronomy.

Автор: Winfield Alan
Название: Robotics: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199695989 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199695980
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Описание: Robotics is a key technology in the modern world. Yet, despite these successes, robots have failed to live up to the predictions of the 1950s and 60s. In this Very Short Introduction, Alan Winfield considers how robotics can be both a success story and a disappointment, and how robots can be both ordinary and quite remarkable.

Автор: Mladenov, Philip V. (retired Professor Of Marine Science, University Of Otago, New Zealand)
Название: Marine biology: a very short introduction
ISBN: 019884171X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198841715
Издательство: Oxford Academ
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Описание: Philip Mladenov examines the nature and variety of life in the oceans, and its importance to us and to the planet. He considers the human impact on these complex ecosystems, through overfishing, pollution, and climate change, and the actions needed to establish a more sustainable relationship, to protect them for future generations.

Автор: Joel A. Vilensky,Sid Gilman
Название: The Cranial Nerves: An Introduction to the Unique Nerves of the Head, Neck, and Special Senses
ISBN: 1118492013 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118492017
Издательство: Wiley
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Описание: The cranial nerves are an endlessly fascinating family of twelve nerves that have a dramatic impact on our daily lives. A dysfunction of the cranial nerves can cause loss of vision or double vision, loss of smell, poor balance, or loss of muscle function, and can also be an indicator of underlying neurological disorders. The Clinical Anatomy of the Cranial Nerves: The Nerves of "On Old Olympus Towering Top is an engaging and accessible book on the anatomy and clinical importance of these unique nerves.. Thetext opens with a brief introduction of key neuroanatomical concepts that relate the clinical and anatomical sections that follow. Additionally, this book uniquely provides a detailed description of the bones of the head and face in order for the reader to understand the routes taken by the cranial nerves through the skull.  Chapters then detail each nerve and its unique impact in relationship to our senses, motor function, and health. Vividly illustrated and supported by real–life clinical cases, the book will appeal to anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the cranial nerves. Merging anatomical and clinical information with intriguing clinical cases, The Clinical Anatomy of the Cranial Nerves:  The Nerves of "On Old Olympus Towering Top introduces readers to the anatomy and diverse function of this intriguing family of nerves.

Автор: Saracci Rodolfo
Название: Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 019954333X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199543335
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Описание: Epidemiology is the study of the changing patterns of disease. It is a vital field, central to the health of society, to the identification of causes of disease, and to their management and prevention. This Very Short Introduction dispels some of the myths relating to clinical trials, vaccination campaigns, and statistics concerning disease.

Автор: Floridi Luciano
Название: Information: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199551375 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199551378
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Описание: Luciano Floridi unpacks this fundamental concept - what information is, how it is measured, its value and meaning - cutting across the sciences and humanities, from DNA to the Internet, and the ethical issues related to privacy, copyright, and accessibility.

Автор: Crawford, Dorothy H.
Название: Viruses: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199574855 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199574858
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Описание: From modern pandemics such as HIV, swine flu and SARS, to stories of vaccination and antiviral drugs, this Very Short Introduction charts man`s struggle against viruses. Outlining their origins, structure, and method of infection, Dorothy Crawford explores the vast variety of viruses, asking if we can live in harmony with them in the future.

Автор: Tuniz Claudio
Название: Radioactivity: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199692424 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199692422
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Описание: Radioactivity - the breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation - is a fundamental process in nature, and used to provide important applications in science, medicine, and energy production. But it remains misunderstood and feared. In this Very Short Introduction, Claudio Tuniz explains the nature and mechanisms of radioactivity.

Автор: Bryant, John A. Baggott la Velle, Linda
Название: Introduction to Bioethics, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 111871959X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118719596
Издательство: Wiley
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Описание: Introduction to Bioethics provides a comprehensive and yet concise coverage of the broad field of bioethics, dealing with the scientific, medical, social, religious and, where appropriate, political and international concerns.

Автор: Murray, James D.
Название: Mathematical Biology I. An Introduction
ISBN: 1475777094 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781475777093
Издательство: Springer
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Описание: Providing an in-depth look at the practical use of math modeling, it features exercises throughout that are drawn from a variety of bioscientific disciplines - population biology, developmental biology, physiology, epidemiology, and evolution, among others.

Автор: Hobson, J. Allan
Название: Dreaming A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0192802151 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192802156
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Описание: What is dreaming and what causes it? Why are dreams so strange and often hard to remember? Modern science has given us a new and increasingly clear picture of how dreaming is created by the brain. This book introduces sleep laboratory science, the cellular and molecular mechanisms of sleep, and explores how the science of dreaming impacts our understanding of psychoanalysis and mental illness.

Автор: Heilbron, J. L.
Название: The History of Physics: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 019968412X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199684120
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Описание: How does the physics we know today - a highly professionalised enterprise, inextricably linked to government and industry - link back to its origins as a liberal art in Ancient Greece? John Heilbron`s crisp and witty book tells the 2500-year story and highlights the implications for humankind`s self-understanding.