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Regression and Other Stories Andrew Gelman | Columbia University, New York
Real statistical problems are complex and subtle. This text is about using regression to solve real problems of comparison, estimation, prediction, and causal inference, based on real stories from the authors’ experience. It offers practical advice for understanding assumptions and implementing methods through graphics and computing in R and Stan. • Emphasis on practice rather than theory sets this apart from other texts • Three chapters on causal inference • Code and data for all examples in the book are available on the web site in the popular open-source programs R and Stan Contents: Preface; Part 0. Fundamentals: 1. Overview; 2. Data and measurement; 3. Some basic methods in mathematics and probability; 4. Generative models and statistical inference; 5. Simulation; Part I. Linear regression: 6. Background on regression modeling; 7. Linear regression with a single predictor; 8. Fitting regression models; 9. Prediction and Bayesian inference; 10. Linear regression with multiple predictors; 11. Assumptions, diagnostics, and model evaluation; 12. Transformations and regression; Part II. Generalized linear models: 13. Logistic regression; 14. Working with logistic regression; 15. Other generalized linear models; Part III. Before and after fitting a regression: 16. Design and sample size decisions; 17. Poststratification and missing-data imputation; Part IV. Causal inference: 18. Causal inference and randomized experiments; 19. Causal inference using regression on the treatment variable; 20. Observational studies with all confounders assumed to be measured; 21. More advanced topics in causal inference; Part V. What comes next?: 22. Advanced regression and multilevel models; Appendices: A. Six quick tips to improve your regression modeling; B. Computing in R; References; Author index; Subject index. Statistical theory and methods | Analytical Methods for Social Research
August 2020 246 x 189 mm 560pp 183 b/w illus. 215 exercises 978-1-107-02398-7 Hardback c. £79.99 / c. US$99.99 X 978-1-107-67651-0 Paperback c. £34.99 / c. US$44.99 X
Solutions Manual for Actuarial Mathematics for Life Contingent Risks Third edition David C. M. Dickson | University of Melbourne
This must-have manual provides solutions to all exercises in the Third Edition of the authors’ groundbreaking text, which is required reading for the Society of Actuaries’ (SOA) LTAM Exam. Over 300 solutions give insight as well as exam preparation. Companion spreadsheets are freely available online. • Complete solutions to all exercises in the required text for the Society of Actuaries’ (SOA) LTAM Exam • Solutions designed by authors to facilitate exam preparation and to deepen learning • Companion spreadsheets available online show implementation of computational methods Statistics for econometrics, finance and insurance | International Series on Actuarial Science
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Fundamentals of the Theory of Structured Dependence between Stochastic Processes Consistencies and Copulae Tomasz R. Bielecki
The theory of structured dependence has many real-life applications in areas such as finance, insurance, seismology, neuroscience, and genetics. The first book to be devoted to this research area, this is a useful tool for researchers and practitioners in the field, as well as graduate students. • Provides a consistent presentation of mathematical methods used for the purpose of analysis and modeling of structured dependence between random processes • Summarizes the underlying non-standard required mathematical material to make the theory accessible to readers without specialized training • Includes numerous examples of existing and potential applications of the theory as well as theoretical examples, making it a suitable reference for practitioners in these fields Probability theory and stochastic processes | Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications, 175
July 2020 247 x 174 mm 278pp 978-1-107-15425-4 Hardback £95.00 / US$125.00
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Computer Science Algorithm Design with Haskell Richard S. Bird | University of Oxford
This book presents the five main principles of algorithm design: divide and conquer, greedy algorithms, thinning, dynamic programming, and exhaustive search. It serves students, teachers, researchers, and professionals who want to know more about what goes into a good algorithm and how such algorithms can be expressed in purely functional terms. • Emphasises the deep structure of algorithms, giving both new and standard examples, and illuminates commonalities and differences between apparently unrelated algorithms • Contains nearly 300 exercises with complete answers, making the book suitable for use in the classroom or for self-study • All the algorithms are implemented in Haskell, making this an ideal follow-on from Bird’s Thinking Functionally with Haskell Algorithmics, complexity, computer algebra and computational geometry
July 2020 247 x 174 mm c.450pp 28 b/w illus. 290 exercises 978-1-108-49161-7 Hardback c. £49.95 / c. US$64.95 P
Boolean Functions for Cryptography and Coding Theory Claude Carlet | Université de Paris VIII
This complete and accessible survey of Boolean functions for cryptography and coding, written for researchers and graduate students, balances all necessary background with comprehensive state of the art coverage, and tackles recent problems and applications like side channel attacks, Gowers norm, and cloud computing. • A self-contained approach includes proofs for all the main results • A detailed reference list points the reader to other key results and developments in the field • Includes topics that have never been presented in monographs on Boolean functions, such as AMD codes, Gowers norm, and homomorphic encryption Cryptography, cryptology and coding
June 2020 253 x 177 mm c.620pp 978-1-108-47380-4 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99
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Data-Driven Computational Neuroscience
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Machine Learning and Statistical Models Concha Bielza | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Qiang Yang | Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Data-driven computational neuroscience facilitates the transformation of data into insights into the structure and functions of the brain. This modern treatment of real world cases offers neuroscience researchers and graduate students a comprehensive, in-depth guide to statistical and machine learning methods. • Breaks down theories with ordinary-language explanations while still prioritizing rigorous mathematical analysis • Organized into seven case studies with their own scientific approaches and results that can be adapted to other research situations • Many original figures and graphs help readers visualize theoretical concepts
Transfer learning deals with how machine learning and artificial intelligence systems can quickly adapt to new tasks and environments. This in-depth tutorial for students, researchers, and developers covers foundations, plus applications such as text mining, inference on social networks, recommendation, multimedia, and cyber-physical systems. • Distinguished authors who are pioneers of transfer learning research and practice. • This is the first book on this important subfield of machine learning and artificial intelligence • Featured applications include multimedia, Web search, text mining, sentiment analysis, cyber-physical systems, inference on social networks, and collaborative recommendation
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Pattern recognition and machine learning
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February 2020 228 x 152 mm 390pp 143 b/w illus. 978-1-107-01690-3 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99
The Art of Feature Engineering Essentials for Machine Learning Pablo Duboue | Textualization Software Ltd.
Neural Machine Translation
This is a guide for data scientists who want to use feature engineering to improve the performance of their machine learning solutions. The book provides a unified view of the field, beginning with basic concepts and techniques, followed by a crossdomain approach to advanced topics, like texts and images, with hands-on case studies. • Helps the practitioner obtain better end-to-end performance by not focusing on just tuning model parameters • Can be used as a supplementary text for machine learning or data science courses • Presents hands-on case studies, with 200 accompanying programs for students and instructors • Includes a first-of-its-kind publicly available dataset for teaching feature engineering Contents: Part I. Fundamentals: 1. Introduction; 2. Features, combined; 3. Features, expanded; 4. Features, reduced; 5. Advanced topics; Part II. Case Studies: 6. Graph data; 7. Timestamped data; 8. Textual data; 9. Image data; 10. Other domains. Pattern recognition and machine learning
July 2020 228 x 152 mm c.283pp 978-1-108-70938-5 Paperback c. £37.99 / c. US$49.99
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Bandit Algorithms Tor Lattimore | University of Alberta
Decision-making in the face of uncertainty is a challenge in machine learning, and the multiarmed bandit model is a common framework to address it. This comprehensive introduction is an excellent reference for established researchers and a resource for graduate students interested in exploring stochastic, adversarial and Bayesian frameworks. • Over 350 exercises, many with solutions, provide an excellent resource for a graduate course or self-study • Presents mathematical rigor as well as the explanations behind these techniques and approaches • This self-contained text is both broad and complete Pattern recognition and machine learning
July 2020 247 x 174 mm c.450pp 978-1-108-48682-8 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99
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Philipp Koehn | The Johns Hopkins University
Deep learning is revolutionizing how machine translation systems are built today. This introduction to machine translation starts from the basics of neural network methods and reaches the state of the art, while giving illuminating historical, linguistic, and applied context. Code examples in Python give a hands-on blueprint for implementation. • The first textbook on neural machine translation, with no prerequisite knowledge beyond high school math • Python code examples for the core methods build familiarity with implementation • Over 100 illustrations aid in understanding the key concepts, alongside non-technical math and an informal writing style Artificial intelligence and natural language processing
June 2020 247 x 174 mm c.200pp 978-1-108-49732-9 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99
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Retooling Politics How Digital Media Are Shaping Democracy Andreas Jungherr | Universität Konstanz, Germany
Democracies must confront the rise of digital media in politics and their role in informing, mobilizing, and persuading every-day citizens. This survey provides academics, journalists, and general readers with a data-driven guide to making sense of recent events like Brexit and the rise of Donald Trump, without ignoring longer-term trends. • Detailed examples – including the Arab Spring, Barack Obama, Brexit, Cambridge Analytica, and Donald Trump – illustrate the uses and effects of digital media • Takes a broad, interdisciplinary view, examining long-term trends as well as recent events • Uses a consistent interpretative framework to analyze the impact of digital media in politics Social, educational and philosophical aspects of computing, e-publishing, HCI
May 2020 228 x 152 mm c.350pp 978-1-108-41940-6 Hardback £26.99 / US$34.99
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Structural Geology: A Quantitative Introduction David D. Pollard | Stanford University, California
A pioneering textbook that balances descriptive classification and quantitative analysis of geological structures using tools from calculus and mechanics. Coordinated laboratory exercises available online help students to consolidate learning and put it into practice, preparing them for graduate studies and careers as professional geoscientists. • Presents a rigorous quantitative approach to structural geology balanced with description and geological examples from the field • Complemented by a website hosting a wealth of supplementary teaching resources, including a lab manual of practical activities and computational MATLAB® exercises that help develop programming skills • Illustrated throughout in full color, with electronic figures available to instructors and MATLAB® scripts for solving problems and recreating model plots, and worked problems that offer examples of how to address questions in structural geology • Assumes one year each of college-level physics and calculus Contents: Contents; List of Boxes; Preface; 1. Scope of Structural Geology; 2. Mathematical Tools; 3. Physical Concepts; 4. Elastic-brittle Deformation; 5. Elastic-ductile Deformation; 6. Elastic-viscous Deformation; 7. Fractures; 8. Faults; 9. Folds; 10. Fabrics; 11. Intrusions; References; Index.
Viscoelastic Waves and Rays in Layered Media Second edition Roger Borcherdt | United States Geological Survey, California
This edition extends the theory for viscoelastic wave propagation to include head waves and general ray theory. The additions, not published elsewhere, significantly increase interest in the book for advanced university courses, research, and applications in seismology, exploration geophysics, engineering, solid mechanics, acoustics, and physics. • Includes numerical examples and problem sets, with solutions available online, to facilitate teaching and learning of important characteristics of anelastic wave propagation in more than one dimension • Contains general solutions for the fundamental time-harmonic wave propagation and ray-theory problems of seismology, geophysics, and engineering • Provides viscoelastic solutions, numerical results, and problem sets for P, SI, and SII body waves, reflection-refraction problems, Rayleigh- and Love-Type surface waves, response of multiple layers, forward and inverse ray tracing problems, and head waves • Provides computation steps for ray-tracing computer algorithms to improve a variety of tomography inferred anelastic models such as those of the Earth’s deep interior and petroleum reserves Solid earth geophysics
June 2020 244 x 170 mm c.450pp 978-1-108-49569-1 Hardback c. £105.00 / c. US$145.00
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River Dynamics Geomorphology to Support Management Bruce L. Rhoads | University of Illinois
The diversity crisis in paleontology refers not to modern biota or the fossil record, but rather how our discipline lacks significant representation of individuals varying in race, ethnicity, and other aspects of identity. This Element is a call to action for broadening participation through improved classroom approaches.
A comprehensive overview of the geomorphological processes that shape rivers, combining process-based theoretical and geohistorical approaches. It discusses how the dynamics of rivers are being affected by human activity, and how river management techniques which work together with the dynamics of rivers can best be used to restore these systems. • Provides a detailed overview of the dynamics of rivers, helping readers appreciate that rivers are not static, but change over time and space • Contains in-depth treatment of the biophysical processes associated with river dynamics • Examines the impact humans have on the dynamics of rivers, and discusses approaches to river management which work with the natural dynamics of rivers
Palaeontology and life history | Elements of Paleontology
Hydrology, hydrogeology and water resources
Structural geology, tectonics and geodynamics
July 2020 276 x 219 mm 450pp 978-1-107-03506-5 Hardback c. £40.00 / c. US$80.00
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Equity, Culture, and Place in Teaching Paleontology Student-Centered Pedagogy for Broadening Participation Christy C. Visaggi | Georgia State University
March 2020 229 x 152 mm c.75pp 978-1-108-71793-9 Paperback c. £20.00 / c. US$25.00
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River Networks as Ecological Corridors
Statistical Analysis of Climate Extremes
Species, Populations, Pathogens Andrea Rinaldo | École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Manfred Mudelsee | Climate Risk Analysis
A summary of state-of-the-art research on how the river environment impacts biodiversity, species invasions, population dynamics, and the spread of waterborne disease. Blending laboratory, field and theoretical studies, it is the go-to reference for graduate students and researchers in river ecology, hydrology, and epidemiology. • Introduces the theory step-by-step, using ordinary language, examples, and case studies throughout, accelerating to complex theoretical derivations, without the need for prior knowledge • Includes inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives, showing how the different disciplines of hydrology, ecology and epidemiology interact • Establishes new ground for ecohydrology by formulating and solving a number of water-controlled ecological problems in a coherent framework • Suggests new avenues for research and recommends further opensource reading Hydrology, hydrogeology and water resources
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Systems of Frequency Distributions for Water and Environmental Engineering Vijay P. Singh | Texas A & M University
This book provides an overview of different systems of frequency distributions, their properties, and applications to the fields of water resources and environmental engineering. A variety of systems are covered and illustrated with real-world data, providing a valuable reference for researchers, graduate students, and professionals. • Comprised of easy-to-follow chapters, with the differential equation for the general system being described first, and special cases introduced later • Introduces systems commonly applied in economics to the field of water resources and environmental engineering, including D’Addrio, Dagum, Stoppa, and Esteban systems • Utilises real-world flood, rainfall, sediment, and water quality data to illustrate the applicability of different systems in frequency analysis Hydrology, hydrogeology and water resources
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Climatology and climate change
April 2020 228 x 152 mm c.211pp 63 b/w illus. 3 maps 978-1-108-79146-5 Paperback £29.99 / US$39.99
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Interacting Climates of Ocean Basins Observations, Mechanisms, Predictibility, and Impacts Edited by Carlos R. Mechoso | University of California, Los Angeles
A comprehensive review of interactions between the climates of different ocean basins and their key contributions to global climate variability and change. Providing essential theory and discussing outstanding examples as well as impacts on monsoons, it a useful resource for graduate students and researchers in the atmospheric and ocean sciences. • Includes a comprehensive review of the defining aspects of the climate in individual ocean basins, including mean states, seasonable cycles and variability, which provide the background for analyzing interactions with other basins • Introduces the theories of remote teleconnections by atmospheric and oceanic bridges, and of local atmosphere-ocean feedbacks, providing a solid grounding in the theory needed to understand key topics in climate variability • Discusses the interactions between the tropical oceans, as well as those between polar oceans and surrounding basins, from a multidisciplinary perspective including enhancements of climate predictability • Reviews impacts of these interactions on continental monsoons Oceanography and marine science
Pressure Broadening of Spectral Lines
June 2020 247 x 174 mm c.350pp 104 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-108-49270-6 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99
The Theory of Line Shape in Atmospheric Physics Peter Joseph Rayer | The Meteorological Office, UK
Presenting the quantum mechanical theory of pressure broadening and its application in atmospheric science, this unique treatment of the topic will be of particular value to the atmospheric physicist looking to deepen their understanding of the quantum world and appreciate the more theoretical aspects of line shape. • Provides a quantum mechanical perspective on an important area of atmospheric science, allowing for a richer understanding of line shape and pressure broadening • Self-contained, showing all necessary background support for the main argument • Uniquely detailed treatment of the topic covering both fundamental theory and the associated formalism Atmospheric science and meteorology
May 2020 247 x 174 mm c.647pp 978-1-108-48804-4 Hardback £135.00 / US$175.00
An accessible overview of the statistical analysis methods which can be used to investigate climate extremes and analyse potential risk. Illustrated with case studies, and including datasets and analysis software, it provides the necessary tools to analyse climate risk. Invaluable for students and researchers working in climate sciences. • Provides an interdisciplinary overview of statistics and both current and past climate extremes • Explains the big climate questions and presents the statistical methods for helping to solve them • Includes data sets and software to enable readers to replicate the case studies outlined in the book, and analyse their own data
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Understanding Environmental Pollution Fourth edition Marquita K. Hill | University of Maine, Orono
This undergraduate textbook examines environmental pollution ranging from our homes to the global environment. Completely updated and with over 50% new and rewritten material, this edition assesses the international scope of pollution, including air and water pollution, climate change, energy, solid and hazardous waste, and pollution at home. • Accessible and compelling writing style uses non-technical language where possible to appeal to students with little scientific background • Each chapter has been significantly updated from the Third Edition, with more than 50% new and rewritten material • Student questions are now organised at the ends of the chapters • Emphasis is placed on major pollution issues of international scope • The author provides a more holistic focus in this edition, examining a circular economy with closed-loop systems • Further reading and endnotes have been thoroughly updated Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations and acronyms; 1. Understanding pollution; 2. Reducing pollution to reduce risk; 3. Chemical toxicity; 4. Chemical exposures and risk assessment; 5. Ambient air pollution; 6. Acid deposition; 7. Global warming and ocean acidification; 8. Energy and pollution; 9. Stratospheric ozone depletion; 10. Water pollution; 11. Drinking water pollution; 12. Solid waste; 13. Hazardous waste; 14. Persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals; 15. Metals; 16. Pesticides; 17. Indoor air pollution; 18. Zero waste, zero emissions; Appendix. Chemistry – basic concepts; Index. Environmental science
June 2020 276 x 219 mm c.600pp 105 b/w illus. 44 tables 327 exercises 978-1-108-42308-3 Hardback £115.00 / US$150.00 X 978-1-108-43610-6 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
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100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything Mark Z Jacobson | Stanford University, California
This book covers the science and methods behind a worldwide transition to 100% clean, renewable energy for scientists, engineers, and social scientists. It is accessible to students, general readers, professionals, policymakers, advocates, researchers, and academics alike: anyone concerned about climate change, air pollution, and energy security. • The first textbook to explain how 100% clean, renewable energy can be achieved, in a short time, using technologies that are currently available • Unique in explaining not only the energy generation, storage, and transmission technologies themselves, but also how to transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy • Research presented in the book serves as the scientific basis for the Green New Deal and many laws by towns, cities, states, and countries to go to 100% clean, renewable energy • Highly multidisciplinary and accessible to a broad audience: students of all levels taking courses on climate solutions, air pollution solutions, energy, and renewable energy in departments of environmental engineering, environmental science, Earth science, geography, energy/ environmental policy and economics • Includes groundbreaking research not found in any other book on renewables • Focusses purely on 100% renewable energy, whereas other books include bridging technologies: this book explains why bridging technologies shouldn’t be used • Derived from a course taught by the author at Stanford: will act as basis for courses at other schools • Over 30 Transition Highlight boxes occur throughout the text that contain real-world examples of successful transitions to clean, renewable energy • Exercises and their solutions are dispersed throughout • Student problems are provided at the end of each chapter, with solutions online for course instructors Contents: Preface; 1. What problems are we trying to solve?; 2. Windwater-solar (WWS) and storage solution; 3. Technologies not needed or not helpful; 4. Electricity basics; 5. Photovoltaics and solar radiation; 6. Onshore and offshore wind energy; 7. Steps in developing 100 percent all-sector WWS and storage roadmaps; 8. Matching electricity, heat, cold, and hydrogen demand continuously with 100 percent WWS supply, storage, and demand response; 9. Evolution of the 100 percent movement and policies needed for a WWS solution; Glossary of acronyms; Acknowledgments; Appendix; References. Environmental science
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Institutional Complexity and Structural Transformation Edited by Frank Biermann | Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands
Challenges to Coherence, Legitimacy and Effectiveness Edited by Fariborz Zelli | Lunds Universitet, Sweden
This book is a state-of-the-art analysis of a decade of research on the institutional architectures in earth system governance. Over 40 leading scholars offer a compelling synthesis of the literature and chart future research directions. The book is essential reading for academics and policy-makers in the field of global governance. • An authoritative review written in clear language, making it accessible to a broad audience of students, researchers and policy-makers • Chapters are co-authored by leading academics and early-to midcareer researchers so that they provide a balanced treatment of longstanding debates and emerging research themes • Part of the book series is linked to the 10-year synthesis of the Earth System Governance Project Environmental policy, economics and law
April 2020 247 x 174 mm c.348pp 978-1-108-48951-5 Hardback £79.99 / US$105.00 978-1-108-74730-1 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99
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Durable by Design? Policy Feedback in a Changing Climate Andrew J. Jordan | University of East Anglia
This book provides a systematic analysis of the determinants of climate policy durability, exploring how key climate policies have shaped their own durability and ability to stimulate supportive politics in society. Combining state-of-the-art policy theories with accounts of landmark political events, it is ideal for researchers and policy-makers. • Outlines the potential and limitations of using public policies to trigger deep decarbonisation dynamics in wider society • Provides a fresh perspective on policy durability, linking policy design and policy feedback, which can be used by researchers working in other settings and policy areas • Offers a theoretically informed empirical account of when and how more durable climate policies actually emerge in policy making, informing a more realistic understanding of their real world potential Environmental policy, economics and law
July 2020 244 x 170 mm c.300pp 7 b/w illus. 978-1-108-49001-6 Hardback £95.00 / US$130.00
Analysing the interactions between institutions in the climate change and energy nexus, including the consequences for their legitimacy and effectiveness. Prominent researchers from political science and international relations compare three policy domains: renewable energy, fossil fuel subsidy reform, and carbon pricing. • Provides a novel and detailed analytical framework that helps scholars and practitioners to assess the shape and consequences of the institutional constellations in which they operate • Explores theories which provide possible explanations for the degree and consequences of institutional complexity, and looks at approaches which might guide future analyses • Develops practical policy recommendations on how to navigate in a complex governance nexus and reduce potentially negative consequences of institutional complexity Environmental policy, economics and law
May 2020 247 x 174 mm c.300pp 978-1-108-48481-7 Hardback £95.00 / US$125.00
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Environmental Rights in Earth System Governance Democracy Beyond Democracy Walter F. Baber | California State University, Long Beach
Environmental rights are a category of human rights necessarily central to both democracy and effective earth system governance. We analyze how human rights are made democratically and, in particular, how they can be made with respect to environmental matters, especially those that have import beyond the confines of the modern nation state. Environmental policy, economics and law | Elements in Earth System Governance
April 2020 229 x 152 mm c.75pp 978-1-108-73235-2 Paperback c. £20.00 / c. US$25.00
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Introduction to Engineering Heat Transfer G. F. Nellis | University of Wisconsin, Madison
Integrates fundamental theory with computational tools to give students the skills and confidence to solve real-world heat transfer problems. With extensive examples and real engineering problems throughout, and a suite of online teaching resources, this is an essential text for heat transfer courses and a useful guide for practicing engineers. • Introduces fundamental concepts and links them directly with computational tools that are essential for the design and optimization of real-world systems • EES, MATLAB® and FEHT packages are integrated throughout the book and are accompanied by online guidance documents on how to use the software • Numerous homework problems are provided in each chapter, and include standard hand calculations as well as advanced projectfocused problems requiring use of computational tools • Includes extensive examples of real engineering problems and takes a clear step-by-step approach to ensure students gain a thorough understanding of every derivation Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. One-dimensional, steady state conduction; 3. Extended surface problems; 4. Two-dimensional, steady-state conduction; 5. Lumped transient problems; 6. Transient conduction;
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7. Convection; 8. External forced convection; 9. Internal forced convection; 10. Free convection; 11. Boiling and condensation; 12. Heat exchangers; 13. Mass transfer; 14. Radiation; Appendix A. Thermophysical properties of solids; Appendix B. Thermophysical properties of liquids; Appendix C. Thermophysical properties of gases; Appendix D. Thermophysical properties of saturated liquids; Appendix E. Answers to selected problems; Index. Thermal-fluids engineering
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Ocean Waves and Oscillating Systems Linear Interactions Including Wave-Energy Extraction Second edition Johannes Falnes | Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim
Understand the absorption of energy from ocean waves by means of oscillating systems with this useful new edition. Essential for engineers, researchers, and graduate students, and an indispensable tool for those who work in this field. • Features integral and challenging exercises at the end of each chapter, in addition to an online solutions manual for instructors • Includes new figures not present in the previous edition • Has applications to the field of renewable energy Thermal-fluids engineering | Cambridge Ocean Technology Series, 8
May 2020 228 x 152 mm c.312pp 978-1-108-48166-3 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99
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Intensification of Liquid– Liquid Processes Laurence R. Weatherley | University of Kansas
Explore and review novel techniques for intensifying transport and reaction in liquid-liquid and related systems with this essential toolkit. Providing a unique review of the fundamentals, in addition to promising directions for investment and research in process intensification, this is the perfect guide for students, developers, and researchers. • Features state-of-the-art reviews of specific intensification techniques in liquid-liquid systems, including enhancement of fluid dynamics, liquid membranes and new solvents, and a summary of underpinning recent research in each case • Provides an updated overview of the fundamentals of drop behaviour and mass transfer phenomena in liquid-liquid systems • Contains information to inform choice of new potential intensification techniques for industrial liquid-liquid processes, and to enable informed decisions on directions for new research and development Chemical engineering | Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering
April 2020 247 x 174 mm c.380pp 259 b/w illus. 978-1-108-42101-0 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99
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Rigid Body Kinematics Joaquim A. Batlle | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona
Perfusion Cell Culture Processes for Biopharmaceuticals Process Development, Design, and Scale-up Massimo Morbidelli | Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Master the design and operation of perfusion cell cultures with this authoritative reference. A perfect resource for groups active in the cell culture field, as well as graduate students in areas such as chemical engineering, biotechnology, chemistry and biology. • Includes relevant cases studies • Addresses every step of process development and reactor operation, including small scale screening to lab-scale and scale-up to manufacturing scale • Explores perfusion cell culture from both an academic and an industrial perspective Chemical engineering | Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering
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A rigorous analysis and description of general motion in mechanical systems, which includes over 400 figures illustrating every concept, and a large collection of useful exercises. Ideal for students studying mechanical engineering, and as a reference for graduate students and researchers. • Includes over 400 high quality figures illustrating every concept, a large collection of useful worked exercises, end-of-chapter multiple-choice questions, and problems and puzzles with answers • Introduces key theoretical concepts in their most general form allowing the kinematic analysis of any multibody system • Provides exhaustive coverage, with a focus on 3D mechanics Engineering design, kinematics, and robotics
August 2020 244 x 170 mm c.302pp 978-1-108-47907-3 Hardback c. £69.99 / c. US$89.99
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Bio-Inspired Structures and Design Edited by Wole Soboyejo | Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts
Master simple to advanced biomaterials and structures with this essential text. Featuring topics ranging from bionanoengineered materials to bio-inspired structures for spacecraft and bioinspired robots, this is the ideal introduction to this emerging field for students in engineering and science as well as researchers. • Features examples of inter-disciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to bio-inspired structures and design • Provides physical basis for the design of bio-inspired structures with theory • Guides readers in achieving fundamental understanding of structures and their effects on the properties of hard and soft tissues Aerospace engineering
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Introduction to Spacecraft Thermal Design
Machine Learning for Speaker Recognition
Eric A. Silk | University of Maryland, College Park
Man-Wai Mak | Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Develop a fundamental understanding of heat transfer analysis techniques as applied to earth based spacecraft with this practical guide. Providing an overview of basic heat transfer analysis fundamentals, contemporary space based thermal technologies and more, this is the perfect tool for graduate students, professionals and academic researchers. • Includes real-life practical solution methodologies and practical engineering problems • Provides the reader with a template for how to perform spacecraft thermal analysis based on fundamental heat transfer principles • Uses numerical software packages such as Engineering Equation Solver (EES) to solve complex problems
Understand fundamental and advanced statistical and deep learning models for robust speaker recognition and domain adaptation. Presenting state-of-the-art machine learning techniques for speaker recognition, this useful toolkit is perfect for graduates, researchers, and engineers in electrical engineering, computer science and applied mathematics. • Presents the inference procedures from maximum likelihood to approximate Bayesian for linear and non-linear probabilistic models based on different types of latent variables • Features comprehensive treatments of noise robustness and domain adaptation in speaker recognition • Provides in-depth coverage of deep learning models, ranging from deep neural networks, deep belief networks to variational autoencoders and generative adversarial networks, for feature representation and data augmentation in speaker recognition
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Digital Signal Processing Principles and Applications Thomas Holton | San Francisco State University
A comprehensive and mathematically accessible introduction to digital signal processing, with clear explanations of elementary principles, advanced topics, and applications. It features over 600 full-color figures, 200 worked examples, hundreds of end-of-chapter problems, and computational examples of DSP algorithms implemented in Matlab and C. • Written specifically for students with a range of mathematical abilities • Covers the fundamentals through to intermediate- and advanced-level material • Includes over 600 full-color figures, 200 fully worked examples, and hundreds of end-of-chapter problems, and is accompanied online by interactive programs for instructors Contents: Preface; 1. Signals and systems; 2. Impulse response; 3. Discrete-time Fourier transform; 4. z-transform; 5. Frequency response; 6. A/D and D/A conversion; 7. Finite impulse response systems; 8. Infinite impulse response systems; 9. Filter architecture; 10. Discrete Fourier transform; 11. Fast Fourier transform; 12. Discrete cosine transform; 13. Multirate and multistage systems; 14. Spectral analysis; Appendices; Index. Communications, information theory and signal processing
August 2020 246 x 189 mm c.1000pp 978-1-108-41844-7 Hardback c. £105.00 / c. US$130.00
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Information Theoretic Perspectives on 5G Systems and Beyond Edited by Ivana Marić | Stanford University, California
Understand key information-theoretic principles that underpin the design of next-generation cellular systems with this invaluable resource. This book is the perfect tool for researchers and graduate students in the field of information theory and wireless communications, as well as for practitioners in the telecommunications industry. • An authoritative reference covering the latest research relevant to the development of future wireless systems • Provides design insights for 5G and future wireless systems • Includes a detailed introduction to network information theory Communications, information theory and signal processing
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Auction Theory for Computer Networks Dusit Niyato | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Do you have the tools to address emerging challenges and problems in modern computer networks? Discover a unified view of auction theoretic applications and develop auction models, solution concepts, and algorithms. A perfect resource for graduate and senior undergraduate students, network and software engineers, economists, and researchers. • Includes examples showing how to use auction theoretical approaches to solve network problems • Provides a comprehensive literature review of applications to modern computer networks • Features tutorial sections and explains the benefits of using auctiontheory for the design and optimization of networks Communications, information theory and signal processing
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Ambient Backscatter Communication Networks
Finite Elements for Engineers with ANSYS Applications
Dinh Thai Hoang | University of Technology, Sydney
Understand the fundamental principles of ambient backscatter technology with this authoritative review of the state-of-the-art in research and technological development. Focussing on architectures, protocols, and applications, this is an essential resource for graduate students, researchers, engineers, developers, and entrepreneurs. • A key reference for understanding technical issues and challenges for future developments • Features many potential directions for future research • Expert review of a key technology for future IoT networks Wireless communications
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Wireless Communications and Networking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Walid Saad | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
A thorough treatment of UAV wireless communications and networking research challenges and opportunities. Providing a holistic treatment of the fundamentals and applications of the subject, this is an essential tool for researchers, students, and engineers. • Provides major solutions to support the deployment of both UAV-base stations and UAV-user equipment over wireless cellular infrastructure • Features a unique blend of review material with in-depth analysis of specific models and use cases • Covers a wide range of techniques for modelling, design, and analysis of UAV-enabled wireless networks Wireless communications
March 2020 247 x 174 mm c.530pp 978-1-108-48074-1 Hardback £89.99 / US$115.00
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Ultra-dense Networks Principles and Applications Edited by Haijun Zhang | University of Science and Technology Beijing
Understand the theoretical principles, key technologies and applications of UDNs with this authoritative survey. A perfect resource for graduate students, researchers and professionals who need to get up to speed on the state of the art and future opportunities in UDNs. • Clear and concise explanation of the state-or-the-art in UDNs • Future opportunities and challenges addressed • Includes step-by-step treatment of theory, application examples and field trials and tests Wireless communications
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Mohamed Gadala | University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Incorporating theory, development of method, and the use of the finite element method in the commercial sector, this textbook integrates basic theory with real-life, design-oriented problems using ANSYS, the most commonly used computational software in the field. • Provides coverage of ANSYS Workbench software with an applications based focus • Covers transient conduction heat transfer analysis with nonlinearities • Initial chapters with minimal math development help students grasp the concept • Offers step-by-step solutions for project type problems using Ansys/ Workbench • Contains special chapters for modelling hints and use of Ansys and Workbench programs • Ample sets of examples in each chapter are solved in a systematic way by introducing the ideas and assumptions then the solution Contents: Preface; 1. Finite element concepts; 2. Detailed procedures; 3. Modeling aspects; 4. Linear static analysis using ANSYS/Workbench; 5. Finite element formulations; 6. Linear static analysis; 7. Conduction heat transfer analysis; Appendix A. Matrices and system of linear equations; Appendix B. Vectors and tensors; References; Index. Solid mechanics and materials
July 2020 246 x 189 mm 700pp 500 b/w illus. 978-1-107-19408-3 Hardback £89.99 / US$120.00
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Introduction to the Finite Element Method and Implementation with MATLAB Gang Li | Clemson University, South Carolina
An introductory textbook on the Finite Element Method for senior undergraduate and graduate students in engineering disciplines. Each chapter engages students with the comprehensive theory and mathematical framework by manually solving a case study of an engineering problem step by step, followed by a complete implementation in MATLAB®. • Step-by-Step Implementation Based Approach • Applications oriented with examples drawn from fluid dynamics heat transfer and civil engineering • MATLAB® Integrated throughout Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Mathematical preliminaries; 3. Numerical analysis methods; 4. General procedure of FEA for linear static analysis: 1-D problems; 5. FEA for multi-dimensional scalar field problems; 6. Mesh generation; 7. FEA for multi-dimensional vector field problems; 8. Structural elements; 9. FEA for linear time-dependent analysis; Index. Solid mechanics and materials
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Vibration Monitoring of Induction Motors Practical Diagnosis of Faults via Industrial Case Studies William T. Thomson | EM Diagnostics Ltd., Scotland
Master the art of vibration monitoring of induction motors with this unique guide to on-line condition assessment and fault diagnosis, based around thirty industrial case studies. Essential reading for industrial end-users, mechanical engineers, technicians and researchers working in motor design, manufacturing, and condition monitoring. • Presents thirty detailed and illustrated industrial case studies • The first book to focus on fault diagnosis and vibration monitoring of induction motors • Closes the loop between the diagnosis of faults using vibration spectrum analysis, subsequent strip-down of the motors, and accompanying photographic evidence Energy technology
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Phase Transitions in Materials Brent Fultz | California Institute of Technology
The new edition of this popular textbook provides a fundamental approach to phase transformations and thermodynamics of materials, emphasising explanations at the level of atoms and electrons. Fully revised and updated, and including over 170 end-of-chapter problems, it is a valuable companion for graduate students and researchers. • Topics are developed from basic principles providing a self-contained reference • Contains over 170 end-of-chapter problems, and an online solutions manual for instructors • A fourth part on Advanced Topics which extends the concepts covered in the book is available online as doi 10.7907/05BY-QX43 Materials science and engineering
April 2020 246 x 189 mm c.620pp 978-1-108-48578-4 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99
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Life Sciences Philosophy of Science for Biologists Edited by Kostas Kampourakis | Université de Genève
Written for students and researchers in the life sciences, this is the first book to provide an accessible introduction to philosophy of science with a focus on biology. It draws on contemporary examples to enable biologists to become more philosophically minded and informed, facilitating all aspects of research and communication. • Assumes no previous background or training in philosophy • Presents key philosophical topics using contemporary examples from biology • Includes contributions from authors from a broad range of philosophical backgrounds Life science professional development
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Biostatistics with R An Introductory Guide for Field Biologists Jan Leps | University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic
A straightforward introduction on how to analyse data from the field of biological research and conservation. All chapters are supplemented by thoroughly explained R code demonstrating interpretation of the results. An ideal reference for students, researchers and professionals, as well as lecturers of undergraduate courses. • Provides simple explanations with examples from biological disciplines ensuring that even students with limited mathematical skills can understand the statistical methods • Offers step-by-step demonstrations of data analysis improving readers’ skills in choosing an appropriate statistical method, conducting the test and correctly interpreting the results • Clarifies which information is essential in Methods and Results sections in research papers and reports developing readers’ publication skills Contents: 1. Basic statistical terms, sample statistics; 2. Testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit test; 3. Contingency tables; 4. Normal distribution; 5. Student’s T distribution; 6. Comparing two samples; 7. Nonparametric methods for two samples; 8. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Kruskal–Wallis test; 9. Two-way analysis of variance; 10. Data transformations for analysis of variance; 11. Hierarchical ANOVA, split-plot ANOVA, repeated measurements; 12. Simple linear regression: dependency between two quantitative variables; 13. Correlation: relationship between two quantitative variables; 14. Multiple regression and general linear models; 15. Generalised linear models; 16. Regression models for nonlinear relationships; 17. Structural equation models; 18. Discrete distributions and spatial point patterns; 19. Survival analysis; 20. Classification and regression trees; 21. Classification; 22. Ordination; Appendix 1. First steps with R software. Quantitative biology, biostatistics and mathematical modelling
August 2020 247 x 174 mm c.384pp 978-1-108-48038-3 Hardback c. £69.99 / c. US$89.99 978-1-108-72734-1 Paperback c. £26.99 / c. US$34.99
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21st Century Guidebook to Fungi Second edition David Moore
A comprehensive new edition that provides mycology students with an interdisciplinary view of the kingdom fungi. Chapters range from ecology and evolution, diversity and taxonomy, cell biology and biochemistry, to genetics and genomics, biotechnology and bioinformatics. Includes updated explanatory figures, colour illustrations and online material. • Combines classical mycology with advances in fungal genome analyses and computational biology, ensuring students acquire an up-to-date, comprehensive understanding of the field • A unique systems biology approach helps students to appreciate fungi as critical components of wider ecosystems • References point students to interactive resources on a complementary website Contents: 1. Twenty-first century fungal communities; 2. Evolutionary origins; 3. Natural classification of fungi; 4. Hyphal cell biology and growth on solid substrates; 5. Fungal cell biology; 6. Fungal genetics: from gene segregation to gene editing; 7. Structure and synthesis of fungal cell walls; 8. From the haploid to the functional diploid: homokaryons, heterokaryons, dikaryons and compatibility; 9. Sexual reproduction: the basis of diversity and taxonomy; 10. Continuing the diversity theme: cell and tissue differentiation; 11. Fungi in ecosystems; 12. Exploiting fungi for food; 13. Development and morphogenesis; 14. Ecosystem mycology: saprotrophs, and mutualisms between plants and fungi; 15. Fungi as
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symbionts and predators of animals; 16. Fungi as pathogens of plants; 17. Fungi as pathogens of animals, including humans; 18. Killing fungi: antifungals and fungicides; 19. Whole organism biotechnology of fungi. Plant science
May 2020 280 x 216 mm c.700pp 978-1-108-74568-0 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99
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Trees and Global Warming The Role of Forests in Cooling and Warming the Atmosphere William J. Manning | University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Tree planting is seen as one way that people can directly influence and hopefully reduce global warming now and in the future. This book provides a detailed analysis of how and where forests influence global warming. It will appeal to anyone interested in climate change, ecology and conservation. • Covers ozone and ozone/CO2 interactions at ambient and elevated temperatures, experiments with air and soil warming and tree growth, and applied predictive models that have been developed to assess the effects of forests on global warming • Provides a comprehensive review about forests and how they affect global warming • Describes the effectiveness of tree planting Ecology and conservation
June 2020 228 x 152 mm c.350pp 978-1-108-47178-7 Hardback c. £49.99 / c. US$64.99
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Plant Genetic Conservation Nigel Maxted | University of Birmingham
This up-to-date and long-awaited text provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the conservation and utilisation of plant genetic diversity, with a focus on sustaining global food security. It is ideal for students and professionals in plant sciences, ecology, conservation, genetics, natural resource management and food security. • Covers how botany, breeding, genetics, taxonomy and policy are all important for addressing plant genetic conservation, ensuring readers grasp a comprehensive, interdisciplinary perspective • Brings together the authors’ wealth of plant and agrobiodiversity conservation expertise and experience, offering readers both theoretical and practical viewpoints • Provides easy-to-follow language and up-to-date examples, engaging readers with the most recent knowledge in the field
Freshwater Biodiversity Status, Threats and Conservation David Dudgeon | The University of Hong Kong
Intended for readers interested in ecology conservation and natural history, this book describes the threats humans pose to freshwater animals, making them more endangered than their land and sea counterparts. The consequences of human activities on freshwater ecosystems, and how to mitigate them, is a recurring theme. • Provides an integrated account of the manifold threats to freshwater biodiversity on a global scale • Offers a broad taxonomic coverage, including both invertebrates and vertebrates, with a strong emphasis on fishes that are used to emphasize the need to protect these animals ‘in their own right’ but also because of their value in supporting human livelihoods • Presents a broad geographic coverage, incorporating biodiversity in lakes and rivers, with strong emphasis on the tropics Ecology and conservation | Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation
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Spatial Analysis in Field Primatology Applying GIS at Varying Scales Edited by Francine L. Dolins | University of Michigan, Dearborn
A guide to using geographic information systems (GIS) to research how primates use space, a question central to primate behavioral ecology. Covering cutting-edge methodology along with practical guidance on its use, the volume features research-based chapters on topics including travel routes, the impact of logging and the use of GIS in conservation. • The first volume specifically for primatologists on the application of GIS, with practical guidance to encourage use of the technology, such as advice on the best field transmitters • Research-based chapters show how many of the leading spatial ecologists apply this technology to address central questions in primatology in diverse circumstances and research projects • Shows how GIS can help to assess the impact of logging, mining and hunting, and help to inform primate conservation strategies Biological anthropology and primatology
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Contents: Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Establishing the social, political and ethical context; 3. Plant taxonomy; 4. Plant population genetics; 5. Genetic diversity measurement; 6. Planning plant conservation; 7. Conservation strategies and techniques; 8. In situ conservation; 9. Onfarm conservation; 10. Community-based conservation; 11. Germplasm collecting; 12. Seed gene bank conservation; 13. Whole plant, plantlet and DNA conservation; 14. Plant uses; 15. Germplasm evaluation; 16. Plant breeding; 17. Participatory plant breeding; 18. Conservation data management; Glossary; Acronyms and Abbreviations; References; Index. Ecology and conservation
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The Biological Universe
Lessons from our Sister Species Kevin D. Hunt | Indiana University, Bloomington
Life in the Milky Way and Beyond Wallace Arthur | National University of Ireland, Galway
Accessibly written, yet fully referenced and scientifically rigorous, this book encapsulates everything we know about chimpanzees: from why we study them to their anatomy, genetics and culture. Intended for senior undergraduates and graduate students in biological anthropology and primatology as well as non-specialists interested in chimpanzees. • Encapsulates everything we currently know about chimpanzees: from their discovery and why we study them to their anatomy, physiology, genetics and culture • Infused with real examples and evocative anecdotes drawn from the author’s 30 years of primate observation at Mahale, Gombe, Kibale and Semliki • Examines the breadth of science on chimpanzees with numerous illustrations to make concepts easily understandable
This book is for everyone with an interest in whether there is extraterrestrial life. Recent discoveries of planets beyond the solar system (more than 4000 of them) suggest that the question is not ‘whether?’ but ‘where?’. This book enables general readers to understand current endeavours to answer this question and the related one of ‘what kind?’ • Estimates the likely extent of the Biological Universe (all life-forms everywhere) • Paints a broad-brush picture of the current state of knowledge about exoplanets and the possible existence of life on many of them; and provides a series of key hypotheses about such life • Discusses current and planned space telescopes that will lead to discoveries in the next couple of decades Evolutionary biology
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August 2020 246 x 189 mm 644pp 141 b/w illus. 978-1-107-11859-1 Hardback c. £84.99 / c. US$110.00 978-1-107-54441-3 Paperback c. £34.99 / c. US$44.99
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Skeletal Anatomy of the Newborn Primate Timothy D. Smith | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
The first book to provide a broad comparison of skeletal and dental anatomy in subadult primates. With hundreds of anatomical illustrations and detailed descriptions, it is a valuable resource for students and researchers in the fields of biological anthropology, anatomy, primatology, growth and development, dental biology, and veterinary medicine. • The first broad comparative book on the skeletal and dental anatomy of subadult primates • The color atlas of newborn anatomy – based on several primate skeletons and illustrating the entire skeleton – provides a valuable reference source on comparative developmental anatomy • Boxes at the end of each chapter present in-depth information on each skeletal region, offering additional learning for advanced students and investigators who are more specialized in their research Biological anthropology and primatology
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The Biodemography of Subsistence Farming Population, Food and Family James W. Wood | Pennsylvania State University
An interdisciplinary perspective on preindustrial agriculture that combines insights from ecology and demography, this book explores the strengths and limitations of traditional farming. A valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in biological, physical and cultural anthropology, natural resource management, agriculture and ecology. • Provides an innovative and analytical approach to preindustrial farming which integrates the disciplines of ecology and demography • Reorients studies of traditional farming from the dominant ‘macro’ or ecosystem level towards a more revealing microdemographic and microecological scale • Situated at the heart of the debate on traditional farming, this book offers a balanced appraisal of the system’s strengths and limitations Biological anthropology and primatology | Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 87
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Cladistics A Guide to Biological Classification Third edition David M. Williams | Natural History Museum, London
This new edition of a foundational text presents a current review of cladistics, as applied to biological classification. It covers cladistics in the era of molecular data, with practical examples and diagrams. An accessible guide for students and researchers in taxonomy, systematics, comparative biology, evolutionary biology and molecular biology. • Presents a case for biological classification as a science in its own right • Includes a guide to modern myth-busting that irons out years of misconceptions • Practical examples and accessible diagrams help students understand key concepts Evolutionary biology | Systematics Association Special Volume Series, 88
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Understanding Evolution Kostas Kampourakis | University of Geneva
What is evolution and why do so many people find it difficult to understand? Understanding Evolution is a concise and accessible introduction to the core concepts of evolutionary theory, presented in the light of common conceptual obstacles. It shows that there is more than religious resistance to accepting evolution. • Provides a thoughtful, balanced and sensitive introduction to the major conceptual obstacles to understanding evolutionary biology • Combines simple thought-experiments with actual examples, enabling the reader to engage with evolutionary concepts themselves • Contains clear illustrations to help the reader understand research conclusions, processes and concepts Evolutionary biology | Understanding Life
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The Wicked Problem of Forest Policy A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sustainability in Forest Landscapes Edited by William Nikolakis | University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Given the interdisciplinary nature of the book’s subject matter, it will be of interest to social and natural scientists and researchers who engage in forestry and forestry-related disciplines. It has broader appeal to a global and non-academic audience, which can help advance policy discussions through more accessible language. • A global analysis of wicked forest policies that draws on and synthesizes theory and practice from a diverse range of disciplines • Provides rich insight into addressing deforestation and development issues, highlighting the importance of forests and their fundamental role in planetary health • Written by the leading forest policy experts from across the globe, it raises awareness for helping tame wicked forest policy problems Natural resource management, agriculture, horticulture and forestry
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This is a unique overview of a fascinating topic in mathematics – the Mahler measure – and its numerous interconnections with areas such as number theory, analysis, arithmetic geometry, special functions and random walks. The text can be used for graduate courses or self-study, with exercises at varying levels of difficulty. • Bridges the gap between the arithmetic theory of algebraic numbers and complex analysis • Displays the source of general connections between regulators and the values of L-functions • Gives numerous applications to concrete number-theoretical problems of hypergeometric and modular functions Number theory | Australian Mathematical Society Lecture Series, 28
Zeta and L-Functions of Varieties and Motives
Large Cardinals, Determinacy and Other Topics
Bruno Kahn | Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu-Paris Rive Gauche
The Cabal Seminar, Volume IV Volume 4 Edited by Alexander S. Kechris | California Institute of Technology
Large Cardinals, Determinacy and Other Topics is the last in a series of four books presenting the seminal papers from the Caltech-UCLA ‘Cabal Seminar’ with extensive unpublished material, new papers on related topics, and discussion of research developments since the publication of the original volumes. • Includes updated/revised material from the original Cabal Seminars volume • New, unpublished survey articles put the historical papers into context • Now includes uniform and modern notation to make the book more accessible to the reader Logic, categories and sets | Lecture Notes in Logic, 49
Zeta and L-functions have played a major part in the development of number theory. This book for graduate students and researchers presents a big picture of some key results and surrounding theory, whilst taking the reader on a journey through the history of their development. • Covers a great deal of important mathematics in a concise manner • Contains results and perspectives that do not appear elsewhere in the literature • A useful introduction to a difficult subject, suitable for graduate students and researchers Number theory | London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, 462
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Algorithmic Randomness Progress and Prospects Edited by Johanna N. Y. Franklin | Hofstra University, New York
This volume surveys many exciting recent developments in the field of algorithmic randomness and its interactions with other areas of mathematics, presenting a unified view of the theory. It will be a valuable reference for specialists and an excellent entry point for graduate students and other newcomers to the field. • Synthesizes a range of results previously scattered across various journal articles • Includes an introductory survey targeted at newcomers to the field • Details the interaction between algorithmic randomness and various areas of classical mathematics as well as computable analysis and areas of theoretical computer science Logic, categories and sets | Lecture Notes in Logic, 50
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A Lasting Symphony François Brunault | Ecole Normale Supérieure, Lyon
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Combinatorial Mathematics Douglas B. West | Zhejiang University, China
This thorough introduction to combinatorial and discrete mathematics provides readable and well-illustrated instruction in the basic material for graduate students in mathematics and computer science. With optional more advanced material and a thorough bibliography, it will also be an essential reference work for researchers in the field. • Can be used as a text for a one-year sequence, or as a one-semester introduction leading to an advanced course, with a complete solutions manual available online for instructors • Contains more than 2100 exercises at various levels. Especially instructive, interesting, or valuable exercises are marked with a diamond symbol • Includes several thousand references (with pointers to pages where cited) and many exercises, theorems, and proofs that have not previously appeared in textbooks Contents: Introduction; Part I. Enumeration: 1. Combinatorial arguments; 2. Recurrence relations; 3. Generating functions; 4. Further topics; Part II. Graphs: 5. First concepts for graphs; 6. Matchings; 7. Connectivity and cycles; 8. Coloring; 9. Planar graphs; Part III. Sets: 10. Ramsey theory; 11. Extremal problems; 12. Partially ordered sets; 13. Combinatorial
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designs; Part IV. Methods: 14. The probabilistic method; 15. Linear algebra; 16. Geometry and topology; Appendix. Hints to selected exercises; References; Author index; Notation index; Subject index. Discrete mathematics, information theory and coding theory
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Analysis and Geometry on Graphs and Manifolds Edited by Matthias Keller | Universität Potsdam, Germany
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This book addresses the interplay between several rapidly expanding areas of mathematics. Suitable for graduate students as well as researchers, it provides surveys of topics linking geometry, spectral theory and stochastics. • Displays interactions between various areas of mathematics (geometry, spectral theory and stochastics) so readers from different backgrounds can find common approaches to various problems • Discusses both the discrete and continuum settings so readers see the parallels and disparities between these two settings • Gives thorough overviews of certain topics as well as brief glances at specific problems to allow readers to get a foothold in various areas of mathematics Abstract analysis | London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, 461
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Potential Theory and Geometry on Lie Groups N. Th. Varopoulos | Université de Paris VI (Pierre et Marie Curie)
This book provides a complete and reasonably self-contained account of a new classification of connected Lie groups into two classes. Background material is introduced gradually to familiarise readers with the necessary ideas. A large number of accessible open problems will inspire students to explore further. • Introduces a new approach to the classification of Lie groups • Provides the necessary background material on theory of currents and random walk theory, for readers with no prior knowledge of these areas • Contains numerous open problems to inspire further development Abstract analysis | New Mathematical Monographs, 38
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New Spaces in Mathematics and Physics Formal and Conceptual Reflections Edited by Mathieu Anel | Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
In these graduate-level books arising from the workshop ‘New Spaces in Mathematics and Physics’, leading researchers explore various new notions of ‘space’ in mathematics and theoretical physics with particular attention given to often overlooked aspects, conceptual reflections and historical perspectives. • Introduces a vast array of notions of ‘space’ in mathematics and physics, suitable for graduates and researchers • Includes a mixture of formal introductions and more conceptual reflections, historical perspectives, and current open problems • Contains chapters written by leading mathematicians and theoretical physicists (including two Fields Medallists) Topology and geometry
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New Spaces in Physics Formal and Conceptual Reflections Volume 2 Edited by Mathieu Anel | Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
In this graduate-level book, arising from the workshop ‘New Spaces in Mathematics and Physics’, leading researchers explore the notion of ‘space’ in physics with particular attention given to often overlooked aspects, conceptual reflections and historical perspectives. • Introduces a vast array of notions of ‘space’ in mathematics and physics, suitable for graduates and researchers • Includes a mixture of formal introductions and more conceptual reflections, historical perspectives, and current open problems • Contains chapters written by leading mathematicians and theoretical physicists (including two Fields Medallists) Topology and geometry
August 2020 228 x 152 mm c.350pp 22 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-108-49062-7 Hardback c. £34.99 / c. US$44.99 P
New Spaces in Mathematics Formal and Conceptual Reflections Volume 1 Edited by Mathieu Anel | Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
In this graduate-level book, arising from the workshop ‘New Spaces in Mathematics and Physics’, leading researchers explore various new notions of ‘space’ in mathematics with particular attention given to often overlooked aspects of their subjects, conceptual reflections and historical perspectives. • Introduces a vast array of notions of ‘space’ in mathematics and physics, suitable for graduates and researchers • Includes a mixture of formal introductions and more conceptual reflections, historical perspectives, and current open problems • Contains chapters written by leading mathematicians and theoretical physicists (including two Fields Medallists) Topology and geometry
August 2020 228 x 152 mm c.550pp 20 b/w illus. 30 tables 978-1-108-49063-4 Hardback c. £54.99 / c. US$74.99 P
Higher Index Theory Rufus Willett | University of Hawaii, Manoa
A friendly introduction to higher index theory, a rapidly-developing subject at the intersection of geometry, topology and operator algebras. A well-balanced combination of introductory material (with exercises), cutting-edge developments and references to the wider literature make this book a valuable guide for graduate students and experts alike. • Explains key techniques and motivating background material to introduce a vibrant and highly active area of modern mathematics • Written in a concrete, example-focused style, and gives new and simpler approaches in many cases • A self-contained reference for many facts that can be difficult to find in the existing literature Topology and geometry | Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics, 189
July 2020 228 x 152 mm c.590pp 1 b/w illus. 150 exercises 978-1-108-49106-8 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 P
Mathematics
Topics in Cyclic Theory
Think Before You Compute
Daniel G. Quillen | University of Oxford
A Prelude to Computational Fluid Dynamics E. J. Hinch | University of Cambridge
Noncommutative geometry combines themes from algebra, analysis and geometry and has many applications to physics. This book focuses on cyclic theory, containing background not found in published papers. It is intended for P.hD. students in analysis and geometry, and researchers using K-theory, cyclic theory, differential geometry and index theory. • Provides background and motivation for topics in cyclic theory; readers can follow the motivating examples and analogies that led to the development of the theory • Presents examples and proofs in detail, making the subject accessible to students without specialist knowledge • Contains a simplified treatment of the topic, with results appearing in a useable form Topology and geometry | London Mathematical Society Student Texts, 97
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Lectures on Quantum Mechanics A Primer for Mathematicians Philip L. Bowers | Florida State University
Quantum mechanics remains of great interest to mathematicians, having inspired and been inspired by much of modern mathematics: functional analysis, Lie groups and representations, Clifford algebras, and more. This book presents quantum mechanics in a leisurely but mathematically honest way, making it perfect for graduate students in mathematics. • A mathematically honest treatment of quantum mechanics suitable for graduate students • Develops the required mathematics in full while retaining a leisurely style • Features several topics of interest requiring more advanced mathematics than found in many quantum mechanics texts Mathematical physics
May 2020 228 x 152 mm c.614pp 978-1-108-42976-4 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99
This guide to computational fluid mechanics is for any beginning graduate student who is thinking of computing a flow. The text starts with a quick introduction to enable students to solve numerically a simple problem by a simple method, before detailing all the key essentials and discussing optional advanced topics. • Students learn to compute a nonlinear flow within three hours • Discusses the pros and cons of the different options that may be available in packages • MATLAB codes are provided online to help students to reproduce and experiment with variations of results seen in the book
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Nonlinear Solid Mechanics for Finite Element Analysis: Dynamics Javier Bonet | University of Greenwich
The authors give a unified treatment of nonlinear solid mechanics, dynamic conservation laws, and the associated finite element techniques, alongside exercises, examples, and working code, to provide a selfcontained introduction to the dynamic simulation of nonlinear solids suitable for beginning masters and P.hD. students. • Theory and finite element implementation both included in one text • Assumes only beginning graduate-level knowledge and transitions the subject from Masters through to P.hD. level • Numerous illustrative examples and exercises enhance understanding of basic theory Mathematical modelling and methods
August 2020 247 x 174 mm 350pp 76 b/w illus. 1 table 45 exercises 978-1-107-11562-0 Hardback c. £49.99 / c. US$99.99 P
Mathematics of the Bond Market: A Lévy Processes Approach Michal Barski | Uniwersytet Warszawski, Poland
This book concerns stochastic models of the bond market in which randomness is generated by Lévy processes. It presents key results on arbitrage and completeness of the bond markets using the tools of stochastic analysis and stochastic PDEs. It offers many attractive mathematical problems. • Suitable for graduates and researchers in probability and mathematical finance • Analyses models of bond markets with randomness generated by Lévy processes, and includes key results on arbitrage and completeness and applications of nonlinear stochastic PDEs • Initial chapters introduce the subject in the simpler discrete time case to make the theory accessible to an audience unfamiliar with mathematical finance • The interdisciplinary approach shows the relevance of stochastic analysis models to finance Mathematical finance | Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications, 174
April 2020 234 x 156 mm 394pp 978-1-107-10129-6 Hardback £110.00 / US$140.00
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The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy An Annotated Translation of the Principia Isaac Newton Edited and translated by C. R. Leedham-Green | Queen Mary University of London
This heavily annotated translation of the third and final edition (1726) of Newton’s Principia will enable any reader with a good understanding of elementary mathematics to easily grasp the meaning of the text, either from the translation itself or from the notes, and to appreciate some of its significance. • A translation of Newton’s Principia, designed to be more readable than earlier translations which follow the Latin text verbally • Copious notes discuss the meaning, context, and significance of the text, and explore its ambiguities • The first translation into English that is based on an attempt to understand Newton’s arguments Mathematics (general)
June 2020 253 x 203 mm 800pp 270 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-1-107-02065-8 Hardback c. £199.00 / c. US$299.00
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The Body Image Book for Girls Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless Charlotte Markey | Rutgers University, New Jersey
Surviving Prescribing A Practical Guide Second edition Edited by Hugh Montgomery | Centre for Human Health and Performance, University College London
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Surviving Prescribing offers practical advice for real-world prescribing. Written by experts, it complements existing educational resources but adds a unique perspective. Whether supporting students revising for exams, clinicians on the wards, or professionals looking for a quickreference guide, it is concise, engaging and has wide appeal. • All chapters have been updated with attention to the latest guidelines and research, and new chapters cover anticoagulants, de-prescribing and e-prescribing • Contributions from experts from a variety of professional backgrounds ensures readers are provided with the most up-to-date, evidence-based prescribing information • Focuses on the practical, rather than the theoretical, empowering clinicians to prescribe independently General medicine
July 2020 186 x 123 mm c.256pp 978-1-108-70247-8 Paperback £19.99 / US$25.99
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Manual of Inpatient Psychiatry Second edition Edited by Michael I. Casher | University of Michigan
A practical guide to the diagnoses found on inpatient psychiatric units, covering topics such as schizophrenia, dementia, and borderline personality disorder. Discusses new advances in treatment such as ketamine and chronotherapy. Key information for diagnostic criteria and medication effects are also listed in tables for improved accessibility. • Uses a question and answer format to address the common issues in day-to-day psychiatric work, and chapters organised by diagnosis allows for quick information retrieval • Authored by clinicians with experience in inpatient psychiatry in both private practice and university settings, who provde valuable recommendations for best practice and treatment philosophies • Key information such as diagnostic criteria and medication effects are listed in tables, increasing accessibility of information to readers Mental health, psychiatry and clinical psychology
March 2020 186 x 123 mm 234pp 10 b/w illus. 44 tables 978-1-108-46101-6 Paperback £22.99 / US$29.99 G
Body image expert Dr Charlotte Markey uses her twenty-five years of experience to help girls aged 9-15 develop a positive body image and improve their overall wellbeing. Covering puberty, mental health, self-care, why diets are bad news, dealing with social media, and everything in-between, this is a must read! • Provides accurate, evidence-based information about body image, healthy eating habits, mental health and self-care for tween- and teen-aged girls • Helps girls to understand and appreciate their bodies as they become women, and navigate their way through the inaccurate and unrealistic beauty ideals portrayed in the media • Encourages ways to take care of mental and physical heath to improve body image and overall wellbeing, and also shows girls the part they can play in helping others to develop a positive body image Mental health, psychiatry and clinical psychology
July 2020 276 x 178 mm c.180pp 978-1-108-71877-6 Paperback £9.99 / US$14.95
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New to Eating Disorders Jane Morriss | Royal Cornhill Hospital
This book has been developed to give professionals new to the field of eating disorders the clinical knowledge, confidence and skills to be able to safely look after patients with these conditions. This book will appeal to mental health clinicians, particularly junior psychiatrists, and trainees. • Features case studies and clinical vignettes to help link theory with clinical practice • Concise, practical chapters to allow trainees to rapidly develop competence in eating disorders • Allows eating disorder knowledge (identified by the GMC as a priority need) to be increased rapidly among health care professionals Mental health, psychiatry and clinical psychology
June 2020 234 x 156 mm c.100pp 3 b/w illus. 978-1-911623-57-1 Paperback £19.99 / US$25.99
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Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN) Second edition Mike Slade | University of Nottingham
The Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN) is the world’s leading mental health needs assessment. Fully updated based on decades of use and feedback, the CAN is aimed at mental health educators, researchers, and hospital or communitybased professionals. Downloadable versions of the form are freely available from the CAN website. • No additional training is needed for the assessment to be completed by mental health workers or researchers • Contains blank forms for each of the four measures for scanning or photocopying, and downloadable versions are also freely available on the CAN website and the Cambridge University Press website • Modernises the CAN for the current social contexts, reflecting changes in the populations, as well as developments in research and understanding of psychiatry • Greatly expands the guidance from previous versions, with suggested structures and information to explain the rating system if needed • Contains a list of frequently asked questions and advice informed by the authors’ decades of experience teaching clinicians and researchers how to use the assessment Mental health, psychiatry and clinical psychology
March 2020 246 x 189 mm c.152pp 2 b/w illus. 11 tables 978-1-911623-35-9 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 P
Medicine
Evidence-Based Diagnosis
Ethics in Neurosurgical Practice
An Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology Second edition Thomas B. Newman | University of California, San Francisco
Edited by Stephen Honeybul | Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Royal Perth and Fiona Stanley Hospitals
A rigorous yet engaging guide to understanding and choosing a range of diagnostic and prognostic tests. Topics explored include the diagnostic process, the reliability and accuracy of different tests and quantifying treatment benefits using randomized trails. Numerous worked examples and problems based on real situations support readers’ learning. • Real-word examples demonstrate the practical application and relevance of the material, holding readers’ interests • Discussions are mathematically rigorous yet use simple, informal language, enabling readers to easily understand and appreciate the theory underlying the evaluation of tests and treatments • Engaging illustrations help make abstract concepts more concrete, complementing the textual explanations and adding to the fun of reading the book Epidemiology, public health and medical statistics
July 2020 234 x 156 mm c.405pp 978-1-108-43671-7 Paperback £37.99 / US$49.99
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Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia
May 2020 234 x 156 mm c.270pp 13 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-1-108-49412-0 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99
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Stroke Prevention and Treatment
Edited by Joseph McIsaac | University of Connecticut
A concise review of the essentials of anesthesia and critical care for anesthetists, nurses and emergency physicians preparing to treat survivors of major disasters. Experienced responders provide practical advice on topics including trauma surgery; mass casualties; chemical, biological and radiological exposure; and emergency communications. • A multitude of diverse opinions and experiences from proficient responders allows readers to understand the subject in a new light • Practical advice can be translated into immediate benefits for those planning and deploying • Concise overviews of topics mean that readers can use the book as a primer or refresher Anesthesia, intensive care, pain management
July 2020 234 x 156 mm 300pp 978-1-107-49825-9 Paperback £45.99 / US$59.99
A comprehensive and practical guide to bioethics and management of patients with neurosurgical conditions. Specific conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, ischemic stroke and spinal surgery – alongside the ethical treatment challenges they pose – are discussed and expanded upon through detailed case studies. • A targeted, disease-specific approach with chapters focusing on specific neurological conditions means that the book is practical and accessible for use in daily clinical practice • Readers are guided through examples of scenarios they might face with the help of detailed case studies that explore the ethical issues in detail and place them in a broader context • Contributors come from a wide range of fields including neurosurgeons, intensivists and bioethicists, giving a variety of viewpoints and experiences that will appeal to, and aid, a broad readership
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An Evidence-based Approach Second edition Edited by Jeffrey L. Saver
This invaluable reference provides stroke clinicians with access to the best available evidence for strategies and interventions in stroke prevention, acute stroke treatment, and stroke recovery. This new edition covers prehospital stroke care and regionalized stroke systems, endovascular reperfusion therapy, and electrical and magnetic brain stimulation. • Discussion of the results of systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials of interventions provides clinicians with a current, evidence-based overview of stroke care • Interpretation of the current evidence by an international panel of leading experts facilitates translation of best evidence into best practice • New coverage of primary prevention of stroke, and stroke rehabilitation and recovery, in addition to continued in-depth coverage of secondary stroke prevention and acute stroke treatment, ensures clinicians can find the advice relevant to their patients’ needs Neurology and clinical neuroscience
June 2020 246 x 189 mm 512pp 192 b/w illus. 33 tables 978-1-107-11314-5 Hardback £84.99 / US$110.00
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Ethics and Law for Australian Nurses
A Multidisciplinary Approach Second edition Edited by Peter C. Whitfield | Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
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Intended for use by those planning and delivering care to adult and paediatric patients with traumatic brain injuries, a holistic and multidisciplinary approach is emphasised. Topics covered include emergency, acute and longer-term care of the patient. Rehabilitation, medico-legal issues and the role of physiotherapy are also discussed in detail. • Advocates a multidisciplinary approach that appeals to the wide range of specialties and professions involved in caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries • References the many different guidelines regarding the management of a brain-injured patient, enabling readers to understand the basis of guidelines and their relevance and application in clinical practice • Pragmatic in style, offering highly practical advice for management and rehabilitation in a wide range of practice settings and enabling readers to formulate a ‘how I would do it’ approach to patient care Neurology and clinical neuroscience
April 2020 234 x 156 mm c.352pp 57 b/w illus. 978-1-108-43086-9 Paperback £64.99 / US$84.99
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Case Studies in Dementia Common and Uncommon Presentations Volume 2 Edited by Pedro Rosa-Neto | McGill University, Montréal
A selection of clinically useful case studies that cover the spectrum of cognitive decline in aging, from mild impairment to dementia, and the multiple causes and treatments. Updated to include new biomarker imaging technology and diagnostic criteria, this book is for trainees and clinicians in neurology, psychiatry and neuropsychology. • This second volume contains updated diagnostic criteria and new biomarker technologies, such as PET amyloid and tau, to enable effective clinical practice • An international authorship ensures that this collection of case studies is comprehensive and globally relevant • Easy-to-read and clearly written, these case studies will inform and assist clinical practice, and ensure clinical knowledge is up to date Neurology and clinical neuroscience | Case Studies in Neurology
July 2020 246 x 189 mm 288pp 60 colour illus. 14 tables 978-1-316-63805-7 Paperback £38.99 / US$49.99 G
Fourth edition Kim Atkins | University of Tasmania
A sound understanding of moral and legal obligations is critical to developing responsible nursing practice and building the nurse-patient relationship. The fourth edition of Ethics and Law for Australian Nurses provides a practical framework for understanding the ethical and legal dimensions of nursing practice. • Thoroughly updated to include up-to-date coverage of legislation, standards and engaging practice examples • Student learning is supported by case studies with discussion points and reflective questions that contextualise the theory and draw connections to practice • A companion website provides answers to chapter reflective questions, enabling students to check their understanding, and an instructor suite of multimedia resources and extension questions Contents: 1. Understanding the human person; 2. The legal system; 3. The nurse-patient relationship and the regulation of nursing practice; 4. Consent; 5. Duty of care and professional negligence; 6. Culturally safe nursing practice; 7. Patient information and confidentiality; 8. ‘Trust me, I’m a nurse’; 9. Witnessing and making mistakes; 10. Issues in abortion and euthanasia; 11. Ethics of aged care: autonomy under threat. The nurse as capacity builder. Nursing
March 2020 228 x 152 mm c.340pp 2 b/w illus. 24 tables 978-1-108-79694-1 Paperback £49.99 / US$59.99 X
Male and Sperm Factors that Maximize IVF Success Edited by John Aitken | University of Newcastle, New South Wales
Male factor infertility is receiving greater emphasis in IVF programs. Concise and practical, this book reviews the scientific evidence for various factors that can affect male fertility. It will enable gynecologists, urologists and andrologists to make evidence-based decisions that can influence the success rate of fertilization during IVF. • Contains short, practical, evidence-based chapters on a wide range of treatments and strategies that can help improve male fertility and optimize IVF outcomes • A detailed volume that is part of a four-book series on improving the success of IVF, with other volumes focusing on preconception health, the egg and embryo, and the endometrium • Written by global experts in the field Obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine
April 2020 234 x 156 mm c.168pp 27 b/w illus. 18 tables 978-1-108-70831-9 Paperback £38.99 / US$49.99 G
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Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy
Respiratory Disease in Pregnancy
Edited by Mary Connor | Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
Edited by Stephen E. Lapinsky | Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
Hysteroscopy is the most common surgical intervention in gynaecological practice. This guide addresses difficulties with the theoretical and practical areas of diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy. Aimed at healthcare professionals learning hysteroscopy and established practitioners wanting to develop skillsets, and their scope of practice. • Provides readers with a clear presentation of basic anatomy, and the underlying techniques for successful hysteroscopy • Offers a topical and practical exploration of the role of hysteroscopy, in the management of challenging clinical situations, by international experts • Supplies up-to-date descriptions of hysteroscopic surgical procedures to cover all aspects of current operative hysteroscopy • Considers training issues, as well as research and future developments for suggestions in monitoring and optimizing clinical practice
A practical guide to respiratory conditions and pregnancy and their successful management. Covering patient history, physiology and examination and special investigations; and placental gas exchange, smoking, drug therapy and management of respiratory failure. An essential reference for all clinicians managing mothers with respiratory conditions. • Covers respiratory diseases in pregnancy from both an obstetric and non-obstetric perspective, in order to bring experts in varying specialities to a shared level of understanding • Practical guidance for all stages of pregnancy, from antenatal to postpartum care, ensures this is an indispensable reference for clinicians involved in caring for women of reproductive age • Written by international leading experts in respiratory conditions, up-to-date clinical advice and understanding is provided in one handy guide
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Obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine
June 2020 246 x 189 mm 320pp 181 b/w illus. 978-1-107-11160-8 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99
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Patient-Centered Assisted Reproduction How to Integrate Exceptional Care with Cutting-Edge Technology Edited by Alice D. Domar | Boston IVF, Waltham, MA
An extensive resource meeting the needs of infertility care-givers, in the face of changing roles within IVF. This will aid those looking to employ high-quality methodologies to innovate practices for healthcare professionals, and bring patientcentered care to the forefront of the infertility sphere, raising standards of IVF patient-interaction. • Demonstrates the importance of patient-centered care, to allow readers to understand how strongly patients feel about their need for patient-centered care • Encompasses the future of the advanced reproductive technologies in both a medical and holistic way to inform all healthcare professionals who are treating and caring for infertility patients • Creates a unique model of care which combines the most recent technology, pharmaceutical and laboratory advances with a new way and forward-thinking approach to patient care Obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine
March 2020 234 x 156 mm c.208pp 20 b/w illus. 12 tables 978-1-108-79677-4 Paperback £42.99 / US$54.99 G
March 2020 246 x 189 mm 320pp 29 b/w illus. 77 tables 978-1-107-19480-9 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 G
Modern Management of Uterine Fibroids Edited by Mostafa Metwally | University of Sheffield
A practical guide to the management of uterine fibroids, featuring overviews of laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, and robotic surgical set-ups. Offering less invasive treatments such as uterine artery embolisation, and the debate around morcellation, and an online video library of procedures explained in the book, to enhance learning. • Offers detailed practical advice for surgical theatre equipment and techniques, for both new and established practitioners in the field • Coverage of both surgical techniques and less invasive treatments ensures a well-rounded overview of the management of uterine fibroids • The practical guide includes an up-to-date review of the debate around morcellation use • Detailed online video supplements reinforce the practical techniques explained in the book and aid in teaching the methods used Obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine
August 2020 246 x 189 mm c.320pp 103 b/w illus. 978-1-108-42017-4 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99
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Managing the Menopause Second edition Edited by Nicholas Panay | Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital, London
Covering all forms of management of the menopause in detail, this is a practical and accessible text for clinicians at all levels. Topics include the use of Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and its risks and benefits, as well as how to manage mood, libido and physical changes. • Example treatment plans are included, leading to the quick and accurate treatment of patients and giving the reader confidence in their decisions • Symptoms and other medical issues are discussed comprehensively, making this an essential reference guide for practising clinicians • Fully updated with the latest research, readers will be confident they are following the most recent guidelines for treatment Obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine
May 2020 234 x 156 mm c.320pp 978-1-108-79875-4 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99
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Manual of Urodynamics for Gynaecologists
Diagnostic Bone Marrow Haematopathology
Edited by Ranee Thakar | Croydon University Hospital
Jon van der Walt | St Thomas’ Hospital, London
This concise guide provides the essential information needed to perform high-quality urodynamic investigations. It covers topics ranging from setting up urodynamic equipment to performing individual tests, such as cystometry, videocystourethrography and ambulatory monitoring. Primarily written for trainee gynaecologists and continence nurses. • The book’s compact, portable form means that it can be used as a handy reference for troubleshooting during practice • Clear illustrations provide valuable teaching as they allow for easy visualization • Practical tips and everyday examples of pitfalls provide readers with the essential knowledge to perform high-quality urodynamic investigations
With over 200 illustrations, this vital guide to diagnostic criteria in hematopathology is easily accessible through clear tabular formatting, making it ideal for clinicians at all levels. General principles of bone marrow biopsy and aspirate processing are covered, along with the use of immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and molecular diagnoses. • Provides extensive and vibrant illustrations provided to aid the diagnostic process • Presents critical information using tables and bullet points for ease of reading in busy clinical settings • Includes access to an HTML version of the text on Cambridge Core, alongside expandable figures and resources, via a scratch-off code inside the cover Pathology and laboratory science
August 2020 246 x 189 mm 250pp 244 colour illus. 105 tables 978-1-107-14500-9 Hardback £0.85 / US$0.85 P
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July 2020 234 x 156 mm c.192pp 978-1-108-43222-1 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99
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Geriatric Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Introduction to GrapheneBased Nanomaterials
Edited by Kim A. Collins | LifePoint Inc, South Carolina
This unique guide covers all facets of geriatric forensic pathology. Packed with color illustrations and case examples, chapters cover both trauma and natural causes of death, as well as challenging topics such as abuse, dementias and euthanasia. It is invaluable for pathologists, medical practitioners and lawyers. • A unique reference text solely dedicated to the pathology and autopsy of elderly patients • Each chapter of the book is a stand-alone resource, helping readers to find pertinent information easily • Covers a very broad range of specific geriatric diseases and conditions, many of which have not been synthesized before with a forensic focus Pathology and laboratory science
July 2020 276 x 219 mm 802pp 978-1-107-17777-2 Print/online bundle
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Non-Neoplastic Pathology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
This book provides an introduction to the electrical and transport properties of graphene and other two dimensional nanomaterials. Fully updated from the first edition, the authors have added chapters on other two dimensional materials, spin related phenomena, and an improved overview of Berry phase effects. • Provides pedagogical presentations of basic concepts and methodologies concerning electronic and transport properties • Introduces a large number of examples of state-of-the-art research and concrete case studies, allowing the reader to engage with the most up-to-date research • Discusses current debate and future challenges for theory and simulation • Exercises are provided throughout the book, with further problems and solutions available online Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics
January 2020 247 x 174 mm 476pp 212 b/w illus. 2 tables 978-1-108-47699-7 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 P
A Practical Guide to Biopsy Diagnosis Edited by Roger M. Feakins | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
This book summarises non-neoplastic gastrointestinal (GI) pathology and provides a practical approach to interpreting biopsies. Written by a team of experts in the field, it is a concise and readable book for histopathologists examining gut tissue samples under a microscope. It includes numerous illustrations, fact sheets and practice points. • Contributions from experienced diagnostic pathologists working across Europe and the US optimise the book’s clinical relevance • Readers can gain full HTML access of the whole book, with expandable figures and resources, via a scratch-off code inside the cover • Concise text, clear summaries, high-quality illustrations, fact sheets, practice points and tables help readers to absorb information quickly • Provides a unique focus on inflammatory GI biopsies, rather than tumours, and describes normal appearance Pathology and laboratory science
June 2020 276 x 219 mm c.562pp 570 b/w illus. 570 colour illus. 978-1-108-76654-8 with Online Resource £170.00 / US$220.00
From Electronic Structure to Quantum Transport Second edition Luis E. F. Foa Torres | Universidad de Chile
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Quantum Nano-Plasmonics Witold A. Jacak | Politechnika Wroclawska, Poland
This step-by-step approach makes quantum theory of plasmons accessible to readers without specialized training in theory. Suitable for postgraduate students in the field of plasmonics, opto-electronics and photonics, and for researchers active in the field of photo-voltaics, optoelectronics, nano-plasmonics and nano-photonics. • The only monograph discussing nanoplasmonics in terms of microscopic quantum theory of random phase approximation type for plasmons in nanostructures • Suitable for researchers in condensed matter physics, plasmonics, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, nano-photonics and nano-plasmonics Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics
July 2020 247 x 174 mm c.320pp 978-1-108-47839-7 Hardback £110.00 / US$140.00
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Electronic Structure
Theoretical Concepts in Physics
Basic Theory and Practical Methods Second edition Richard M. Martin | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Electronic structure is the most highly referenced field in physics, making possible calculation of materials from the fundamental equations of quantum mechanics. This book is written for graduate students and research scientists in physics, chemistry and materials science, explaining the basic theory and the most-used computational methods. • Introduces theory of electronic structure of materials to graduate students and others in the field with step by step explanation • Up to date developments included such as density functional theory, topological insulators, Berry phases, and many new examples of applications • Pedagogical examples with many figures included Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics
August 2020 247 x 174 mm c.800pp 208 b/w illus. 7 tables 978-1-108-42990-0 Hardback c. £64.99 / c. US$84.99 P
Gauge Theories of Weak Decays Andrzej Buras | Technische Universität München
This is the first advanced, systematic and comprehensive look at the subject of weak decays in the framework of gauge theories. This book will benefit theorists, experimental researchers, and Ph.D. students working on flavour physics and weak decays as well as those physicists interested in physics beyond the Standard Model. • Offers a systematic introduction to the field of theoretical methods used in weak decays • Provides a general view of flavour physics, in particular the interplay of theory and experiment – crucial for the identification of new physics through quantum fluctuations • Allows both theorists and experimentalists to monitor developments in this field Particle physics and nuclear physics
May 2020 246 x 189 mm 650pp 69 b/w illus. 41 tables 978-1-107-03403-7 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99
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Foundations of Classical Mechanics P. C. Deshmukh | Indian institute of Technology, Tirupati, India
Foundations of Classical Mechanics aims at providing in-depth understanding of the cornerstones of modern science and engineering. It helps budding engineers and scientists who need a deep grasp of the foundation principles and rigorous methodologies. • Presents comprehensive coverage of the subject matter including Newtonian formulation, the variational principle, fluid mechanics, the theory of chaos, laws of electrodynamics and the theory of relativity • Emphasises building concepts, provides historical development and builds a mathematically rigourous formalism • Offers a seamless integration of mathematical rigour with the conceptual evolution of the subject
An Alternative View of Theoretical Reasoning in Physics Third edition Malcolm S. Longair | University of Cambridge
This original and integrated approach to theoretical reasoning in physics illuminates the subject from the perspective of real physics as practised by research scientists. It is aimed at advanced students with a firm grounding in physics, who wish to consolidate their understanding of how physics works in practice. • A unique book in the physics landscape emphasising the interaction between experiment and theory and giving the theoretical background behind some of the most important concepts in modern physics • An ideal supplement to physics courses at the final-year undergraduate or starting graduate level, developing broad connections and explaining the historical development of key topics • Fully revised with the addition of three new chapters covering Maxwell’s dynamical theory of the electromagnetic field; the motion of fluids; and dark matter, dark energy and the inflationary paradigm in cosmology • A companion volume, Quantum Concepts in Physics, extends the discussions focusing on the development of quantum mechanics Theoretical physics and mathematical physics
March 2020 246 x 189 mm c.644pp 225 b/w illus. 978-1-108-48453-4 Hardback £44.99 / US$59.99
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A Physicist’s Introduction to Algebraic Structures Vector Spaces, Groups, Topological Spaces and More Palash B. Pal | Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, India
Catering to the needs of graduate students and researchers in the field of mathematical physics and theoretical physics, this comprehensive and valuable text discusses the essential concepts of algebraic structures such as metric space, group, modular numbers, algebraic integers, field, vector space, Boolean algebra and measure angle. • Includes detailed proofs of important theorems • Offers more than 400 problems to test the understanding of concepts, including answers to many of them • In-depth coverage of topics includes vector space, group, and topological space • Topology is introduced after group theory, helping students understand the topological properties of group parameter spaces Theoretical physics and mathematical physics
May 2019 228 x 152 mm 712pp 978-1-108-49220-1 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 978-1-108-72911-6 Paperback c. £69.99 / c. US$89.99
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Theoretical physics and mathematical physics
December 2019 244 x 170 mm c.450pp 978-1-108-48056-7 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99
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