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Darwin's Sciences - Duncan Porter - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Darwin's Sciences - Duncan Porter - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A complete scientific biography of Darwin that takes into account the latest research findings, both published and unpublished, on the life of this remarkable man. Considered the first book to thoroughly emphasize Darwin’s research in various fields of endeavor, what he did, why he did it, and its implications for his time and ours. Rather than following a strictly chronological approach - a narrative choice that characteristically offers an ascent to On the Origin of Species (1859) with a rapid decline in interest following its publication and reception - this book stresses the diversity and full extent of Darwin’s career by providing a series of chapters centering on various intellectual topics and scientific specializations that interested Darwin throughout his life. Authored by academics with years of teaching and discussing Darwin, Darwin''s Sciences is suited to any biologist who is interested in the deeper implications of Darwin''s research.

DKK 310.00
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On the Origin of Species - Tom Butler Bowdon - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

On the Origin of Species - Tom Butler Bowdon - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A new, deluxe hardcover edition of one of the most important scientific works ever written In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, accompanying her crew on a five-year journey that crossed the Atlantic Ocean to survey the coasts of South America. As the expedition’s geologist and naturalist, Darwin collected evidence from the Galapagos Islands and other locations which prompted him to speculate that species evolve over generations through a process of natural selection. In 1859, Darwin published On the Origin of Species, a work of scientific literature considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. His revolutionary work presented evidence from the Beagle expedition as well as from years of subsequent research and experimentation. Written for non-specialists, Darwin’s book gained widespread interest from the scientific community, religious leaders, politicians and the general public. The theory Darwin presented in his book quickly became the subject of heated debate and discussion. Now accepted by the scientific community, Darwin’s concepts of evolutionary adaptation via natural selection are central to modern evolutionary theory and form the foundation of modern life sciences. Perhaps the most transformative scientific volume ever published, this volume of the first edition of On the Origin of Species: Outlines Darwin’s ideas, scientific influences and the core of his theoryDetails natural selection and address possible objections to the theoryExamines the fossil record and biogeography to support evolutionary adaptationFeatures a "Recapitulation and Conclusion" which reviews key concepts and considers the future relevance of Darwin’s theory On the Origin of Species: The Science Classic is an important addition to the bestselling Capstone Classics series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon. It includes an insightful Introduction from leading Darwin scholar Dr John van Wyhe of the University of Singapore, which presents new research and an offers an original perspective on Darwin and his famous work. This high-quality, hardcover volume is a must-have for readers interested in science and scientific literature, particularly evolutionary theory and life sciences.

DKK 123.00
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Europe For Dummies - Darwin Porter - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Europe For Dummies - Darwin Porter - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user–friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time–tested features of the For Dummies series with up–to–the–minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer′s. - - Small trim size for use on–the–go - - Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges - The fun and easy way to explore Europe From great museums and historic sights to fabulous food and trendsetting styles, Europe has it all. Get the lowdown on everything from passports to palaces, culture to nightlife, and cathedrals to cuisine. With mini–guides to fifteen of Europe′s most popular cities and surrounding areas in eleven different countries, this book is your ticket to an exciting European adventure. Open the book and find: - - Down–to–earth trip–planning advice - - What you shouldn′t miss –and what you can skip - - The best hotels and restaurants for every budget - - Lots of detailed maps -

DKK 175.00
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Darwinism and the Divine - Alister E. Mcgrath - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Darwinism and the Divine - Alister E. Mcgrath - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Darwinism and the Divine examines the implications of evolutionary thought for natural theology, from the time of publication of Darwin''s On the Origin of Species to current debates on creationism and intelligent design. - - Questions whether Darwin''s theory of natural selection really shook our fundamental beliefs, or whether they served to transform and illuminate our views on the origins and meaning of life - - Identifies the forms of natural theology that emerged in 19th-century England and how they were affected by Darwinism - - The most detailed study yet of the intellectual background to William Paley''s famous and influential approach to natural theology, set out in 1802 - - Brings together material from a variety of disciplines, including the history of ideas, historical and systematic theology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, sociology, and the cognitive science of religion - - Considers how Christian belief has adapted to Darwinism, and asks whether there is a place for design both in the world of science and the world of theology - - A thought-provoking exploration of 21st-century views on evolutionary thought and natural theology, written by the world-renowned theologian and bestselling author -

DKK 310.00
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The British Empire - - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The British Empire - - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This volume adopts a distinctive thematic approach to the history of British imperialism from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. It brings together leading scholars of British imperial history: Tony Ballantyne, John Darwin, Andrew Dilley, Elizabeth Elbourne, Kent Fedorowich, Eliga Gould, Catherine Hall, Stephen Howe, Sarah Stockwell, Andrew Thompson, Stuart Ward, and Jon Wilson. - - Each contributor offers a personal assessment of the topic at hand, and examines key interpretive debates among historians - - Addresses many of the core issues that constitute a broad understanding of the British Empire, including the economics of the empire, the empire and religion, and imperial identities -

DKK 897.00
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Evolutionary Thought in Psychology - Henry Plotkin - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Evolutionary Thought in Psychology - Henry Plotkin - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Evolutionary Thought in Psychology: A Brief History traces the history of evolutionary thought in psychology in an accessible and lively fashion and examines the complex and changing relations between psychology and evolutionary theory. - - First book to trace the history of evolutionary thinking in psychology from its beginnings to the present day in an accessible and lively fashion. - - Focuses on the rise of evolutionary theories begun by Lamarck and Darwin and the creation of the science of psychology. - - Explains evolutionary thought''s banishment by behaviorism and cultural anthropology in the early 20th century, along with its eventual re-emergence through ethology and sociobiology. - - Examines the complex and changing relations between psychology and evolutionary theory. -

DKK 259.00
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Evolutionary Thought in Psychology - Henry Plotkin - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Evolutionary Thought in Psychology - Henry Plotkin - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Evolutionary Thought in Psychology: A Brief History traces the history of evolutionary thought in psychology in an accessible and lively fashion and examines the complex and changing relations between psychology and evolutionary theory. - - First book to trace the history of evolutionary thinking in psychology from its beginnings to the present day in an accessible and lively fashion. - - Focuses on the rise of evolutionary theories begun by Lamarck and Darwin and the creation of the science of psychology. - - Explains evolutionary thought''s banishment by behaviorism and cultural anthropology in the early 20th century, along with its eventual re-emergence through ethology and sociobiology. - - Examines the complex and changing relations between psychology and evolutionary theory. -

DKK 770.00
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Geographic Thought - Tim Cresswell - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Geographic Thought - Tim Cresswell - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This engaging and accessible introduction to geographic thought explores the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field of human geography. - - Covers the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge of the field, from ancient geography to contemporary non-representational theory - - Presents theories in an accessible manner through the author''s engaging writing style - - Examines the influence of Darwin and Marx, the emergence of anarchist geographies, the impact of feminism, and myriad other important bodies of thought - - Stresses the importance of geographic thought and its relevance to our understanding of what it is to be human, and to the people, places, and cultures of the world in which we live -

DKK 681.00
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Culture-on-Demand - James Lull - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Culture-on-Demand - James Lull - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This highly original, thought-provoking book – written by a pioneer of communication studies – is the first to analyze the post 9/11 world in terms of global media and popular culture. - - - - Written in an engaging and candid manner by a leading expert in this field - - Argues that cross-cultural understanding can only be achieved by harnessing the power of global media, popular culture, information technology, and personal communications technologies - - Examines the global trend of using film, video, music, and TV “on-demand” as the framework through which we experience all cultural activity - - Draws inspiration from the work of a range of theorists, from Charles Darwin to Anthony Giddens - - Candidly interrogates the very latest developments in world affairs, especially the roles of fundamentalist religious ideology, media globalization, and individualism, whose complex relationships have yet to be explained by social scientists -

DKK 828.00
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Insect - Hoyt - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Insect - Hoyt - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A weird and wonderful journey into the insect world through literature, science, art, and popular culture Insects inhabit an often unseen world, pursuing strange, tiny, and astonishingly full lives far beyond our wildest imaginings. From the dawn of the written word, humans have recorded their fascination with insects, from Aristotle, the world's first "biologist," to the journals of the nineteenth-century naturalists, to the hyperbolic and highly entertaining science fiction screenplays of the twentieth century. Insect Lives delightfully captures the entire range of our insect preoccupation. This eclectic and absorbing anthology of hard science, thrilling discoveries, and outlandish tales features everything from the Bible to Dave Barry, from Henry David Thoreau to Charles Darwin. Erich Hoyt (North Berwick, Scotland) has written for National Geographic and the New York Times and is the author of The Earth Dwellers: Adventures in the Land of Ants. Ted Schultz, PhD (Washington, DC), is a Smithsonian Institution entomologist and former editor at Whole Earth Review.

DKK 279.00
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Human Emotions - - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Human Emotions - - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Human Emotions: A Reader brings together a collection of articles which give an approach to the fast-growing field of empirical and theoretical research on emotions. The volume includes classic writings from Darwin, James and Freud chosen to show their current significance, together with articles from contemporary research literature. The articles give a broad coverage of the subject and include selections from cross-cultural, biological, social, developmental and clinical areas of study. Human Emotions: A Reader begins with an overall introduction to both the volume and subject area by the Editors. Each of the six sections of the book, and each article are introduced, contextualizing and relating these articles to comparable research. The volume is organized to correspond with the structure and coverage of Understanding Emotions written by Keith Oatley and Jennifer M. Jenkins (also published by Blackwell). It can also be used independently allowing instructors to teach courses on emotions with their own emphases, and giving students access to a range of primary source material in this thought provoking field.

DKK 448.00
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Environmental Thought - Robin Attfield - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Environmental Thought - Robin Attfield - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Environmental thought has a rich and extensive history. Philosopher Robin Attfield guides readers through the key developments and debates that have defined the field from ancient times to the present. Attfield investigates ancient, medieval and early modern environmental contributions; Darwin and his successors; the debate in America involving Thoreau, Marsh, Muir and Pinchot; the foundation of the science of ecology in the Western world; and twentieth century trailblazers like Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson. Central themes of key environmentalist works of the 1970s and 1980s are discussed, along with the major debates in environmental philosophy, including Lovelock’s Gaia hypothesis. Attfield then turns to the current environmental emergency, encompassing the crises of climate change, air pollution and biodiversity loss, exploring contemporary intellectual responses to it. Each chapter concludes with a list of recommended readings, selected to invite readers to explore the book’s topics in greater depth. Environmental Thought: A Short History will become a pivotal text in its field, of interest to students and scholars of history, philosophy, ethics, geography, religion, biology and environmental studies.

DKK 211.00
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Environmental Thought - Robin Attfield - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Environmental Thought - Robin Attfield - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Environmental thought has a rich and extensive history. Philosopher Robin Attfield guides readers through the key developments and debates that have defined the field from ancient times to the present. Attfield investigates ancient, medieval and early modern environmental contributions; Darwin and his successors; the debate in America involving Thoreau, Marsh, Muir and Pinchot; the foundation of the science of ecology in the Western world; and twentieth century trailblazers like Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson. Central themes of key environmentalist works of the 1970s and 1980s are discussed, along with the major debates in environmental philosophy, including Lovelock’s Gaia hypothesis. Attfield then turns to the current environmental emergency, encompassing the crises of climate change, air pollution and biodiversity loss, exploring contemporary intellectual responses to it. Each chapter concludes with a list of recommended readings, selected to invite readers to explore the book’s topics in greater depth. Environmental Thought: A Short History will become a pivotal text in its field, of interest to students and scholars of history, philosophy, ethics, geography, religion, biology and environmental studies.

DKK 538.00
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The Complete Guide to Nutrition in Primary Care - - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Complete Guide to Nutrition in Primary Care - - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Complete Guide to Nutrition in Primary Care Edited by Darwin Deen, MD, MS Lisa Hark, PhD, RD Clinicians and patients agree that primary care office visits should include routine nutrition assessment and counseling. But how do you fit it into an already crowded consultation? And what is the most up-to-date advice? With The Complete Guide to Nutrition in Primary Care, Drs. Deen and Hark provide the necessary tools. This comprehensive overview of nutrition answers your questions on: • Nutrition as Preventive Medicine • Nutrition through the Lifecycle • Improving Health by Changing Diet and Lifestyle Behaviors • Vitamins, Minerals, Dietary Supplements, and the Alternative • Successful Changes to the Environment This timely paperback contains everything the primary care clinician needs to counsel patients on diet and lifestyle issues. Keep it close at hand for the frequent consultation it is sure to receive. Dr. Darwin Deen is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on nutrition. Currently Professor of Clinical, Family and Social Medicine and Director of Medical Student Education at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, he has trained a generation of physicians on the connection between nutrition and health. He has played a leading role in revising medical school curricula to incorporate nutrition training. An award-winning teacher and noted author, he serves as Chair of the Task Force on Medical Nutrition Education of the American College of Nutrition and co-chairs the Group on Nutrition of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. His years of experience as a family physician make him perfectly suited to advise clinicians on counseling their patients on diet and lifestyle. Dr. Lisa Hark is a renowned family nutrition expert, with more than 20 years of experience in nutrition counseling and promoting the benefits of healthy eating in children and adults. As Director of the Nutrition Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, she developed a model medical school curriculum and textbook, Medical Nutrition and Disease, which has become one of the most widely used texts in nutrition education. She was given the Excellence in Medical/Dental Nutrition Education award from the American Society for Nutrition. Dr. Hark was also the host of the TV show, “Honey, We’re Killing the Kids,” which airs on TLC, and is a widely sought after speaker who communicates nutrition concepts effectively to health professionals, patients, and the media. www.blackwellmedicine.com

DKK 474.00
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Evolutionary Psychology - Christopher Badcock - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Evolutionary Psychology - Christopher Badcock - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

According to evolutionary biologists, we are the minders of our genes. But, as Christopher Badcock points out in this book, it is only recently that evolutionists have realized that minders need minds, and that evolution needs psychology to fill the yawning gap between genes and behaviour. Evolutionary Psychology assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and concentrates on the fundamental issues raised by the application of modern Darwinism to psychology. Basic concepts of evolution are explained carefully, so that the reader has a sound grasp of them before their often controversial application to psychology is discussed. The approach is a critical one, and the author does not hide the many difficulties that evolutionary psychology raises. Examples include the strange neglect of Darwin''s own writings on psychology, and the fact that no existing theory has succeeded in explaining why the human brain evolved in the first place. The book is the first to give a non-technical account of remarkable new findings about the roles that conflicting genes play in building different parts of the brain. It is also the first to consider the consequences of this for controversies like those over nature/nurture, IQ, brain lateralization and consciousness. Evolutionary Psychology is based on many years experience of teaching evolution and psychology to social science students, and is intended for all who wish to get to grips with the basic issues of one of the most exciting and rapidly growing areas of modern science.

DKK 216.00
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Social Theory - Alex Callinicos - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Social Theory - Alex Callinicos - Bog - John Wiley and Sons Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The second edition of this remarkably lucid text, provides a wide-ranging historical introduction to social theory. The new edition preserves, and further enhances, the book’s striking qualities – its clarity, reliability, comprehensiveness and scholarship. The theorists treated include Montesquieu, Adam Smith and the Scottish Enlightenment, Hegel, Marx, Tocqueville, Maistre, Gobineau, Darwin, Spencer, Kautsky, Nietzsche, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Freud, Lukács, Gramsci, Heidegger, Keynes, Hayek, Parsons, the Frankfurt School, Lévi-Strauss, Althusser, Foucault, Habermas, Bourdieu, Beck, and Giddens. Callinicos examines the ways in which social theory grew out of the eighteenth century Enlightenment, a time when societies emerging in the West ceased to invoke the authority of tradition to validate themselves, instead looking to scientific knowledge to justify their mastery of the world. He traces social theory’s connections with central themes in modern philosophy, with the development of political economy, and with the impact of evolutionary biology on social thought. The book has been carefully updated to ensure that it engages with the most current debates in social theory, and concludes with a substantial new chapter. Here Callinicos assesses the significance of contemporary debates about globalization, including the recent re-emergence of critiques of capitalism and imperialism in the work of Michael Hardt, Toni Negri, Luc Boltanski, Eve Chiapello, David Harvey, Robert Brenner, Giovanni Arrighi, and Slavoj Žižek. This updated version of a widely praised text will be essential reading for students of politics, sociology and social and political thought.

DKK 526.00
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