Edité par Current Hardcover, 2014
ISBN 10 : 1591846714 ISBN 13 : 9781591846710
Vendeur : Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Like New. 1st Edition. May have light shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.
Edité par Current Hardcover September 2012, 2012
ISBN 10 : 1591845130 ISBN 13 : 9781591845133
Vendeur : Eagle Eye Books, Decatur, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Used.
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Edité par Current Hardcover, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1617230065 ISBN 13 : 9781617230066
Vendeur : Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, Etats-Unis
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hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.
Edité par Current Hardcover August 2013, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1591845114 ISBN 13 : 9781591845119
Vendeur : Colorado's Used Book Store, Englewood, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Light edgewear to dust jacket, binding sound and pages unmarked. All Orders Shipped With Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Numbers.
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Edité par Current Hardcover, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1591847672 ISBN 13 : 9781591847670
Vendeur : Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, Etats-Unis
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hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.
Edité par Current Hardcover, 2012
ISBN 10 : 159184472X ISBN 13 : 9781591844723
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. 0. New insights from the science of scienceFacts change all the time. Smoking has gone from doctor recommended to deadly. We used to think the Earth was the center of the universe and that Pluto was a planet. For decades, we were convinced that the brontosaurus was a real dinosaur. In short, what we know about the world is constantly changing.But it turns out theres an order to the state of knowledge, an explanation for how we know what we know. Samuel Arbesman is an expert in the field of scientometrics-literally the science of science. Knowledge in most fields evolves systematically and predictably, and this evolution unfolds in a fascinating way that can have a powerful impact on our lives.Doctors with a rough idea of when their knowledge is likely to expire can be better equipped to keep up with the latest research. Companies and governments that understand how long new discoveries take to develop can improve decisions about allocating resources. And by tracing how and when language changes, each of us can better bridge generational gaps in slang and dialect.Just as we know that a chunk of uranium can break down in a measurable amount of time-a radioactive half-life-so too any given fields change in knowledge can be measured concretely. We can know when facts in aggregate are obsolete, the rate at which new facts are created, and even how facts spread.Arbesman takes us through a wide variety of fields, including those that change quickly, over the course of a few years, or over the span of centuries. He shows that much of what we know consists of mesofacts-facts that change at a middle timescale, often over a single human lifetime. Throughout, he offers intriguing examples about the face of knowledge: what English majors can learn from a statistical analysis of The Canterbury Tales, why its so hard to measure a mountain, and why so many parents still tell kids to eat their spinach because its rich in iron.The Half-life of Facts is a riveting journey into the counterintuitive fabric of knowledge. It can help us find new ways to measure the world while accepting the limits of how much we can know with certainty.
Edité par Brand: Current Hardcover, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1617230057 ISBN 13 : 9781617230059
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1. What is life?Humans have been asking this question for thousands of years. But as technology has advanced and our understanding of biology has deepened, the answer has evolved. For decades, scientists have been exploring the limits of nature by modifying and manipulating DNA, cells and whole organisms to create new ones that could never have existed on their own.In Creation, science writer Adam Rutherford explains how we are now radically exceeding the boundaries of evolution and engineering entirely novel creatures-from goats that produce spider silk in their milk to bacteria that excrete diesel to genetic circuits that identify and destroy cancer cells. As strange as some of these creations may sound, this new, synthetic biology is helping scientists develop radical solutions to some of the worlds most pressing crises-from food shortages to pandemic disease to climate change-and is paving the way for inventions once relegated to science fiction.Meanwhile, these advances are shedding new light on the biggest mystery of all-how did life begin? We know that every creature on Earth came from a single cell, sparked into existence four billion years ago. And as we come closer and closer to understanding the ancient root that connects all living things, we may finally be able to achieve a second genesis-the creation of new life where none existed before.Creation takes us on a journey four billion years in the making-from the very first cell to the ground-breaking biological inventions that will shape the future of our planet.
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Edité par Current Hardcover July 2014, 2014
ISBN 10 : 1591846714 ISBN 13 : 9781591846710
Vendeur : A Cappella Books, Inc., Atlanta, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Like New. Etat de la jaquette : As New.
Edité par Current Hardcover, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1591844762 ISBN 13 : 9781591844761
Vendeur : Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Edité par Current Hardcover, 2010
ISBN 10 : 1617230006 ISBN 13 : 9781617230004
Vendeur : Antiquariat Buchhandel Daniel Viertel, Diez, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. 320 Seiten in gutem Zustand 24738 ISBN 9781617230004 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 499 Gebundene Ausgabe, Größe: 16.5 x 2.5 x 24.1 cm.
Edité par CURRENT HARDCOVER, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1591845289 ISBN 13 : 9781591845287
Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 225 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.