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Organization in Biology
This open access book assesses the prospects of (re)adopting organization as a pivotal concept in biology. It shows how organization can nourish biological thinking and practice, by reconnecting with the idea of biology as the science of organized systems. The book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art picture of the characterizations and uses of the concept of organization in both biologic…
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- 978-3-031-38968-9
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- VIII, 333
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- History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences (HPTL, volume 33)
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Vitalism and Its Legacy in Twentieth Century Life Sciences and Philosophy
This Open Access book combines philosophical and historical analysis of various forms of alternatives to mechanism and mechanistic explanation, focusing on the 19th century to the present. It addresses vitalism, organicism and responses to materialism and its relevance to current biological science. In doing so, it promotes dialogue and discussion about the historical and philosophical importan…
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- 978-3-031-12604-8
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- VIII, 269
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- History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences (HPTL, volume 29)
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From Assessing to Conserving Biodiversity : Conceptual and Practical Challenges
This open access book features essays written by philosophers, biologists, ecologists and conservation scientists facing the current biodiversity crisis. Despite increasing communication, accelerating policy and management responses, and notwithstanding improving ecosystem assessment and endangered species knowledge, conserving biodiversity continues to be more a concern than an accomplished ta…
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- 978-3-030-10991-2
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- XIV, 452
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- History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences (HPTL, volume 24)
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Local Governance of Peatland Restoration in Riau, Indonesia : A Transdiscipli…
This open access book is one in a series of four volumes introducing peatland conservation and restoration in Indonesia. It focuses on local governance, in particular on regional and local perspectives in Riau, the most peat-destructed province of Indonesia. The book fills a vital gap in the existing literature that overlooks social science and humanities perspectives. Written by authors from d…
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- 978-981-99-0902-5
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- XII, 333
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- Global Environmental Studies (GENVST)
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The European Landing Obligation: Reducing Discards in Complex, Multi-Species …
This open access book provides a comprehensive examination of the European Landing Obligation policy from many relevant perspectives. It includes evaluations of its impacts at economical, socio-cultural, ecological and institutional levels. It also discusses the feasibility and benefits of several potential mitigation strategies. The book was timely published, exactly at the time where the Land…
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- 1
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- 9783030033088
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- XIX, 431 hlm,: ill, lamp;
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The Bluefin Tuna Fishery in the Bay of Biscay : Its Relationship with the Cri…
This open access book is an original contribution to the knowledge on fishing and research associated with one of the most enigmatic fish of our seas: bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (L.). Based on available evidence, it reconstructs the possible methods used to catch large spawners in the Strait of Gibraltar thousands of years ago and describes the much more recent overfishing that led to a grea…
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- 978-3-030-11545-6
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- XI, 123
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- SpringerBriefs in Biology (BRIEFSBIOL)
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- 570 COR b
Control Theory Tutorial : Basic Concepts Illustrated by Software Examples
This open access Brief introduces the basic principles of control theory in a concise self-study guide. It complements the classic texts by emphasizing the simple conceptual unity of the subject. A novice can quickly see how and why the different parts fit together. The concepts build slowly and naturally one after another, until the reader soon has a view of the whole. Each concept is illustra…
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- 978-3-319-91707-8
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- XI, 111
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- SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)
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- 620 FRA c
Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves
The aim of this open access book is to review and analyse the goods and services of bivalve shellfish. How they are defined, what determines the ecological functions that are the basis for the goods and services, what controversies in the use of goods and services exist, and what is needed for sustainable exploitation of bivalves from the perspective of the various stakeholders. The book is foc…
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- 1
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- 9783319967769
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- XXV, 591 hlm,: ill, lamp;
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Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World
This book focuses on central themes related to the conservation of bats. It details their response to land-use change and management practices, intensified urbanization and roost disturbance and loss. Increasing interactions between humans and bats as a result of hunting, disease relationships, occupation of human dwellings, and conflict over fruit crops are explored in depth. Finally, contribu…
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- 978-3-319-25220-9
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- IX, 606
Area-wide Integrated Pest Management : Development and Field Application
Over 98% of sprayed insecticides and 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their target species, including non-target species, air, water and soil. The extensive reliance on insecticide use reduces biodiversity, contributes to pollinator decline, destroys habitat, and threatens endangered species. This book offers a more effective application of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) a…
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- 9781003169239
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