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Pest controlOctober 2013Biological Control Programmes in Canada 2001-2012
by Edited by Peter G Mason, David R Gillespie.
Canada is a world leader in biological control research. Reporting the status of biocontrol agents released in Canada over the last decade, this book presents case studies by target pest that evaluate the impact of biocontrol and recommend future priorities. In addition to a new chapter on future targets and an appendix listing established agents, this edition contains information of interest to a global audience, and chapters that address effects of invasive species and climate change.
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September 1993Ein Land und zwei Völker
Zur jüdisch-arabischen Frage
by Martin Buber, Paul R Mendes-Flohr, Paul R Mendes-Flohr
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Literature & Literary Studies1997Toward a History of Ukrainian literature
by George G. Grabowicz
The work of the famous American-Ukrainian Slavologist and Ukrainian scholar Hryhoriy Hrabovych interprets the history of Ukrainian literature in several main ways: theoretical, comparative, immanent and historiographical. The book includes his studies, essays, and polemics written over the years. They were mainly produced in times of a sharp confrontation between official Soviet and Western approaches to literary studies. Today, after Ukraine gained its independence, there is an urgent need for a thorough reassessment of various scientific traditions and paradigms as well as a review of the canon of Ukrainian literature, its histography and methodology. The vast majority of these works were published in English or in sources unavailable for the Ukrainian reader, including specialist researchers. This edition can significantly reorient our understanding of the history of Ukrainian literature and enable a rethinking of Ukrainian cultural and intellectual processes.
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February 2004Geist, Sprache und Gesellschaft
Philosophie der wirklichen Welt
by John R. Searle, Harvey P. Gavagai, John R. Searle
John R. Searle gehört zu den wirkmächtigsten Philosophen der Gegenwart. Er hat bahnbrechende Untersuchungen über Sprechakte veröffentlicht, eine eigene Konzeption von Intentionalität vorgelegt und das Funktionieren gesellschaftlicher Realität erklärt. Er hat die Diskussion um künstliche Intelligenz mit seinem Bild des »chinesischen Zimmers« bereichert und damit allen Vergleichen des menschlichen Geistes mit dem Computer ein vieldiskutiertes Argument beschert. Hier zieht Searle die Summe aus diesen Themen. Durch die leichtverständliche Darstellung und Searles Fähigkeit, komplexe Probleme in wenigen Sätzen zu skizzieren und zu lösen, eignet sich das Buch nicht nur als Einführung in Searles Denken, sondern auch als Einführung in die Gegenwartsphilosophie überhaupt.
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March 2008Die Vielfalt der Bedeutung
Zeichen, Ziele und ihre Verwandtschaft
by Ruth G. Millikan, Hajo Greif
Menschliche Gedanken und Handlungen, Organe und Organismen, Werkzeuge und sprachliche Bedeutungen scheinen kaum etwas miteinander gemeinsam zu haben – außer daß man ihnen allen Ziele und Zwecke zuspricht. Ruth G. Millikan vertritt die Auffassung, daß es eine echte, robuste, in der Evolutionsgeschichte begründete Verbindung zwischen all diesen verschiedenen Formen von Zielen und Zwecken gibt. Nur in ihrer Verbindung miteinander, so die These, sind sie überhaupt angemessen zu verstehen. Zur Begründung führt Millikan neue Erkenntnisse der Biologie, Psychologie und Linguistik an, entwickelt eine innovative Sicht auf Sprache und Denken und bietet zugleich eine umfassende Einführung in die naturalistische Philosophie des Geistes.
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Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900July 2013In the wake of the great rebellion
by James G. Patterson
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Agriculture & related industriesMay 2001Biotechnology Revolution in Global Agriculture
Invention, Innovation and Investment in the Canola Sector
by Edited by Peter W B Phillips, George G Khachatourians
Biotechnology processes are fundamentally changing the nature of the products being produced in the industry. Canola has been developed in Canada through such processes. It is a type of rapeseed that has an enhanced level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids, thus producing a healthier oil for human consumption. It is now being introduced to many other countries. This book reviews for the first time the global canola sector in order to identify fundamental trends resulting from the adoption of biotechnology. It examines the canola sector over an extended period, looking at:its local originsregional growth and international expansionanalyses of public policy affecting commercialisationestimates of the costs and benefits of changes.It is essential reading for government and industry researchers and students involved in the areas of agricultural economics, plant biotechnology and crop science.
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January 1981Truth, knowledge and reality
Inquiries into the foundations of 17. century rationalism. A symposium of the Leibniz-Gesellschaft, Reading, 27 - 30 July 1979
by Herausgegeben von Parkinson, George Henry R.
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BiotechnologyApril 2005Genetic Diversity of Cacao and its Utilization
by Basil G D Bartley
The cacao (Theobroma cacao) plant is an important Neo-Tropical species whose natural habitat is the Amazon basin. Over the last 30 years there has been a considerable geographical expansion in the availability of cacao genetic resources. As a result the plant has a rich genetic diversity that exists at two levels: that of the primitive populations in the area of original distribution of the species, and that of the derived cultivated populations. This book provides a comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the diversity of the species. It starts by examining the diversity and inheritance of the characteristics of primitive populations in the Amazonian and Caribbean regions. It then looks at the evolution of diversity within cultivated populations first in South America and around the Caribbean, and then beyond the Americas. The book describes the inter-relationships between populations based on morphological and molecular markers. It also examines the conservation of genetic resources and how these genetic resources can be utilized to produce new cultivars.
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August 2009Bios und Zoë
Die menschliche Natur im Zeitalter ihrer technischen Reproduzierbarkeit
by Martin G. Weiß
Mit dem Aufkommen der Biotechnologien ist die Natur des Menschen scheinbar verfügbar und manipulierbar geworden und die Frage nach dem Verhältnis von biologischem Leben und menschlicher Lebensform rückt zunehmend ins Zentrum der Aufmerksamkeit. Bios, das spezifische Leben einzelner Wesen, und Zoë, die einfache Tatsache des Lebens, scheinen immer stärker auseinanderzutreten. Der interdisziplinäre Sammelband stellt den Überlegungen bekannter europäischer Autoren die Positionen namhafter Vertreter der angelsächsischen Science Technology Studies gegenüber und bietet so einen aufschlußreichen Überblick über die aktuelle Auseinandersetzung der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften mit dem Phänomen der Lebenswissenschaften und ihren biotechnologischen Anwendungen. Mit Beiträgen u. a. von Dieter Birnbacher, Bruno Latour, Gianni Vattimo, Hans-Jörg Rheinberger, Karin Knorr Cetina, Nikolas Rose, Paul Rabinow und Charis Thompson.
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Insecticide & herbicide technologyFebruary 1994Potato Genetics
by Edited by John E Bradshaw, George R Mackay
The potato is economically a very important crop in many parts of the world. All improvements through potato breeding or biotechnology must be based on a thorough knowledge of potato genetics. This book fills a major gap in the current literature for an up-to-date account of this topic and its implications for crop improvement. Written by authorities from the UK, USA, Canada, Peru, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Poland, this major reference work will be indispensible for workers in plant genetics, breeding and biotechnology.
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January 2022COVID-19 and Other Coronaviruses, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
In December of 2019, the first reports came from Wuhan, China of a new respiratory infection that was causing serious illness. The cases were initially associated with a market where live animals were being sold for food. By tracing the outbreak, cases were retrospectively identified as early as November 17, 2019 and some undetected cases may have occurred even prior to that time. The first death from this new illness was reported on January 11, 2020. Since then this disease has spread across the globe achieving pandemic status and disrupting contemporary life. This new volume in the Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series, COVID-19 and Other Coronaviruses, Second Edition, traces the history of coronaviruses, past outbreaks of coronavirus-related illnesses, such as SARS, and explains the nature of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19. It also includes a new chapter dedicated to the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants that are appearing. Other chapters include: History of Coronaviruses Testing for and Diagnosis of Coronavirus Infections Transmission of Coronavirus Diseases Molecular Biology and Immunology of Coronavirus Diseases Prevention of COVID-19 and Other Coronavirus Diseases Outlook for COVID-19 and the Potential for Future Coronavirus Pandemics
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January 2019HIV/AIDS, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that can develop into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). More than 1 million Americans are infected with HIV/AIDS, and the Centers for Disease Control estimate that 15 percent of them are unaware of it. There is no cure or vaccine for HIV/AIDS, but it can be managed through proper medication and a healthy lifestyle. HIV/AIDS, Second Edition describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV/AIDS, the newest research in the field, and future prospects for controlling the disease. Chapters include: What Are HIV and AIDS? The History of HIV/AIDS The Biology of HIV/AIDS Diagnosis and Treatment of HIV/AIDS Prevention of HIV/AIDS Attempts to Develop a Vaccine for HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS: Future Prospects and Concerns.
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January 2020Whooping Cough, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious disease caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Characterized by severe coughing fits, whooping cough can lead to pneumonia, convulsions, encephalopathy, and, in rare cases, death. Since most infections occur in unvaccinated infants and children, vaccination is recommended for this highly contagious disease for infants starting at 2 months of age, with booster shots throughout childhood. Although whooping cough is more common in undeveloped nations, it is on the rise in the United States, with more than 15,000 cases in the country in 2006 compared to 1,000 in 1976. Whooping Cough explores both the historical and epidemiological aspects of this disease as well as its biology, providing information on its prevalence, treatment, vaccination, and prevention. Chapters include: What Is Whooping Cough? The History of Whooping Cough The Biology of Whooping Cough The Toxins of Bordetella Pertussis Diagnosis and Treatment of Whooping Cough Prevention of Whooping Cough Future Prospects and Concerns Regarding Whooping Cough.
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BiotechnologyJanuary 2000Biotechnology in the Developing World and Countries in Economic Transition
by Edited by George T Tzotzos, K G Skryabin
Of special interest to those countries that are relatively new to the biotechnology field, this unique data source describes emerging biotechnology trends in developing countries and in Central and Eastern Europe. It includes information on government policy and legislation, biotechnology programmes, research centres, universities, private companies, and national societies and organisations in each country.
