Biological Sciences

This book covers material that could be included in Bioinorganic Chemistry course for undergraduate and advanced undergraduate students in Chemistry and Biochemistry. . Each chapter presents material at a more advanced level than that of other Bioinorganic textbook and provides students with the nec... More

As the Victorians excavated the earth to create canals and railways in the early part of the nineteenth century, geological discoveries brought to light new narratives of the prehistoric, ideas that resounded in British society, art, and literature of the period. This engaging and generously illustr... More

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In a book infused with wisdom and wonder, Nobel Prize winning geneticist Francois Jacob walks us through the surprising ways of science, particularly the science of biology in the twentieth century. "Of Flies, Mice and Men" is at once a work of history, a social study of the role of scientists in th... More

The swift decline and present plight of India's wildlife make regular headlines. This book asks how we came to this point. It introduces us to the long history of India's wildlife, culminating in the present crisis. Drawing on memoirs, archives and official records, Mahesh Rangarajan brings new insi... More

As a pioneering work on plant electrophysiology, this exciting reference compiles new findings from the work of internationally renowned experts in the fields of electrophysiology, bio-electrochemistry, biophysics, signal transduction, phloem transport, tropisms, ion channels, plant electrochemistry... More

As a crucial component of the global smallpox eradication programme, which has been widely hailed as one of the greatest public health successes in the twentieth century, the Indian experience has some important stories to tell. Expunging Variola reveals these as it chronicles the last three decades... More

The book provides readers with clear and essential information needed to define, understand, and research this important topic. From the greenhouse effect to fossil fuels and the Industrial Revolution to growing evidence of global warming, this volume fairly addresses all sides of the issues. ... More

This new edition, thoroughly revised in a new format, aims to meet thses demand keeping in mind the basic aim of periodically updated contents of the book.... More

Ecological economics is a hot topic today as an alternative to 'neo-classical' environmental economics. It seeks to 'socially construct' a political economics that will deal with environmental problems and make the individual more visible in economic analysis. A leading authority in the field descri... More

Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Practices is intended as a textbook aimed at providing undergraduate and postgraduate students with a strong base in this emerging and highly promising interdisciplinary science. It strikes a balance between two important aspects of the science – the theory ... More

A comprehensive coverage of technology and processes behind e-commerce and e-governanceAt the time of the publication of the first edition of this book, the Internet was seen as a formidable force. It portended to disrupt and transform almost all facets of life; the way we lived and worked, the way ... More

This book has been written according to the syliabi of Indian universities and it covers major areas of cellular, general and comparative physiology. The text is organised on the basis of sixteen major areas of physiology.Cell as a Physiological unit, gives a brief survey of electron microscopic str... More

This book is intended for teaching senioror graduate level courses, and as a self-study text for practising biochemicalengineers, biotechnologists, applied and industrial microbiologist, cellbiologists, scientists involved in bioprocessing research and development and otherrelated fields. It continu... More

Plant breeding patents, the ownership of biological innovation and associated intellectual property rights (IPR) are the subject of increased attention worldwide. They are particularly relevant in the field of agricultural biotechnology. They are affecting public and private sector organizations and... More