'Parkinson's Disease' reviews the history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this chronic, progressive neurological disease. Discussing research into the possible genetic cause of Parkinson's, this title also covers the exciting new treatments (or possible cure) that scientists are developing and testing.
'Parkinson's Disease' reviews the history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this chronic, progressive neurological disease. Discussing re...
Offers an objective account of the science behind climate change, the potential harm that industrial economies cause to the environment, the international debates that have emerged, and the potential for mitigation. This title explores specific case studies, including the United States, Brazil, Australia, Germany, and China.
Offers an objective account of the science behind climate change, the potential harm that industrial economies cause to the environment, the internati...
All animals have to eat, but feeding behaviour goes far beyond predators and prey. This book explains the various techniques for finding food as well as the importance of food chains and food webs.
All animals have to eat, but feeding behaviour goes far beyond predators and prey. This book explains the various techniques for finding food as well ...
Religion plays a major role in the origin and development of numerous civilizations throughout the world. Many governments have used a sacred text as a source of guidance to create laws and policies, using religious values as inspiration to develop their version of an ideal society. Yet as religions underwent numerous revolutions and factions splintered and clashed, many started questioning the role of religion in government.
Religion plays a major role in the origin and development of numerous civilizations throughout the world. Many governments have used a sacred text as ...
Biodiversity reveals the important role each of these life forms plays in its ecosystem as well as the irreversible and extensive consequences that would result from a massive loss of biodiversity. It explores the ecological and evolutionary processes, how these processes depend on the cohabitation of a wide range of life forms within an ecosystem, and how the existence of these diverse organisms maintains a crucial stability in the natural world. Beginning with an introduction to biodiversity, this new volume discusses its importance and history, the difficulties in maintaining it, and past...
Biodiversity reveals the important role each of these life forms plays in its ecosystem as well as the irreversible and extensive consequences that wo...