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Arts

R. Vanderbeeken, Dept. Art-, Music- and Theatre Sciences, GhentUniversity, Belgium; F. Le Roy, Dept. Art-, Music- and TheatreSciences, Ghent University, Belgium; C. Stalpaert, Dept. Art-,Music- and Theatre Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium; D. Aerts,Leo Apostel Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies, Brussels FreeUniversity, Belgium (Eds.)

Drunk on Capitalism. AnInterdisciplinary Reflection onMarket Economy, Art and Science

The book presents an interdisciplinary collectionof analyses that discuss the impact of marketeconomy on our culture in the post-Berlin Wallera. It contains two parts. The first focuses on thecommercialisation of science and education. Thesecond elaborates on the multiple and diverserelation between art and capital.

FeaturesThis interdisciplinary collection of essays probes theimpact of the market economy on art and sciencein the post-Berlin Wall era.Part One: Science forSale, A Dollar Green Science Scene, focuses on newalliances of contemporary science and educationwith commercial funding, and the commodificationof knowledge. Among the questions addressed hereare: Does proximity to economic power eclipse [..]

ContentsIntroduction. (Don’t) Put Your Money WhereYour Mouth Is. R. Vanderbeeken.- Single StepGuide To Success - Day Planning, H. Bunting.-Part I. Science for sale.- The Inseparability ofScience and Values, J. Dupré,- The HumanitiesUnder Fire? R. Pinxten.- What Is There BeyondMertonian and Dollar Green Science? Exploring theContours of Epistemic Democracy, J. Van Bouwel.-Enclosing the Academic Commons ─ IncreasingKnowledge Transfer or Eroding Academic Values?S. Sterckx.- (E)valuating Words. Money and Gain inthe Therapeutic Economy, D. Nobus, Copyright: aCurse or a Blessing? E.[..]

Fields of interestInterdisciplinary Studies; Regional and CulturalStudies; Philosophy of the Social Sciences; ModernPhilosophy; Political Philosophy

Target groupsResearch

Type of publicationContributed volume

Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business daysNovember 28, 2011

2012. XXIII, 180 p. 20 illus. (Einstein Meets Magritte:An Interdisciplinary Reflection on Science, Nature, Art,Human Action and Society, Vol. 11) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2081-7

K. Elle, Hamburg, Germany

Metaphorisches Managementmit Intuition und Kreativität komplexe Systeme steuern

Metaphorisches Management richtet sich anMenschen, die in Zeiten erhöhter Instabilität Wandelorganisieren müssen. Dazu gehören Politiker,Wissenschaftler, Lehrer, Ingenieure und vorallem Manager. Scheinbar reichen unsere altenDenkmuster und die gelernten Handlungsstrategiennicht mehr aus, um in den globalen Landschaftender Überkomplexität sinnvoll navigieren zukönnen. Metaphorisches Management ist eineMethode, die zum einen kreative Impulse in jedemVeränderungsprozess auslöst und praktisch nutzt.Zum anderen wird gleichzeitig das kollektive Wissenals inspirierende Netzwerkressource aktiviert.Dieses Buch reflektiert moderne Ökonomie undsucht fruchtbare Verbindungen zur Ökologie. Esbefasst sich mit der Nachhaltigkeit und beschreibtKreativität als ein wichtiges Erkenntniswerkzeug.Das alles wird aus einer künstlerischen Perspektivegesehen. Dabei geht es nicht um „die Kunst“,sondern darum, wie der kreativ Gestaltende inder sozialen Arena eine dienende, wie auch eineberatende Funktion[..]

FeaturesMetaphorisches Management richtet sich anMenschen, die in Zeiten erhöhter Instabilität Wandelorganisieren müssen. Dazu gehören Politiker,Wissenschaftler, Lehrer, Ingenieure und vorallem Manager. Scheinbar reichen unsere altenDenkmuster und die gelernten Handlungsstrategiennicht mehr aus, um in den globalen Landschaftender Überkomplexität sinnvoll navigieren zu können.Metaphorisches Management ist eine [..]

ContentsEinleitung - Reisen um verändert anzukommen;Das zentrifugale Weltbild; 1 Paradigmenwechsel- vom fossilen ins solare Zeitalter; 2 Das integraleModell - das Navigationssystem für instabileSysteme; 3 Kreativität – die ewig erneuerbareEnergie der Menschen; 4 Nachhaltigkeit – dieUnschärfe managen lernen; 5 Wahrnehmung – oderdie Konstruktion unserer inneren Spielräume; 6Veränderung - faszinierende Übergange zwischenInstabilität und Stabilität; 7 MetaphorischesDenken – die Kreation von Metaebenen; 8Organisationswissen – kreative Zugänge zurkollektiven Intelligenz; 9 Toolbox –[..]

Fields of interestInterdisciplinary Studies; Aesthetics; EnvironmentalManagement; Business & Economics (general);Psychology (general); Complexity

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Type of publicationProfessional book

Due: Oktober 29, 2011

2012. 250 S. 330 Abb., 300 in Farbe. Hardcover

$69.95ISBN 978-90-481-9678-4

C. Brosius, Karl Jaspers Centre, Heidelberg, Germany; R.Wenzlhuemer, Karl Jaspers Centre, Heidelberg, Germany (Eds.)

Transcultural TurbulencesTowards a Multi-Sited Reading of Image Flows

Today, hardly anything moves as fast across theglobe as images and media. This fact opens newavenues to explore social and cultural change, butalso poses new theoretical challenges of how to graspand better understand these changes and flows.Moreover, such movements across geophysical andcultural borders have a historical depth that enablesus to explore globalisation and localisation in newways. Transculturality is still a relatively new fieldof research in the Humanities through which wesharpen our competence and ‘literacy’ to come toterms with the complexity of globalised cultures.This volume ventures into new domains of researchon the transculturality of images and addressesthe need to develop new or modify establishedoften ethno- and Eurocentric interpretations ofwhat happens when images travel. It does so bybringing together cutting-edge research from fieldssuch as art history, cultural anthropology, colonialhistory, Islamic studies, religious studies and literarycriticism.

FeaturesToday, hardly anything moves as fast across theglobe as images and media. This fact opens newavenues to explore social and cultural change, butalso poses new theoretical challenges of how to graspand better understand these changes and flows.Moreover, such movements across geophysical andcultural borders have a historical depth that enablesus to explore globalisation and localisation in newways. [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Visual Cosmopolitanism.- CirculatingImages.

Fields of interestRegional and Cultural Studies; InterdisciplinaryStudies; Anthropology


Type of publicationMonograph


2011. VIII, 308 p. 90 illus., 54 in color. (TransculturalResearch – Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in aGlobal Context, Vol.) Softcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-18392-8

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Biomedicine

H. Kalter, Children's Hospital Research Foundation, CincinnatiChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA

A History of Diabetes in PregnancyThe impact of maternal diabetes on offspring prenataldevelopment and survival

Type 1 diabetes is a serious and common disease,afflicting one per 200 of the population worldwide.It is widely believed to cause harmful physicalmaldevelopment--congenital malformations--and other consequences in the unborn children ofwomen with the disease. This book considers thehistory of the disease in pregnant women and thisbelief that it causes anomalies since the time of thediscovery of insulin in 1921, and presents a profoundand critical appraisal of the subject of its supposedprenatal harmfulness.

FeaturesType 1 diabetes is a serious and common disease,afflicting one per 200 of the population worldwide.It is widely believed to cause harmful physicalmaldevelopment--congenital malformations--and other consequences in the unborn children ofwomen with the disease. This book considers thehistory of the disease in pregnant women and thisbelief that it causes anomalies since the time of thediscovery of insulin [..]

ContentsPREFACE.- 1. INTRODUCTION.- 2. THEFRAMEWORK.- 3. THE EARLY YEARS.- 4.SPONTANEOUS ABORTION.- 5. PERINATALDEATH.- 6. PREDIABETES.- 7. GESTATIONALDIABETES.- 8. PREGESTATIONAL DIABETESTYPE 2.- 9. PREGESTATIONAL DIABETES TYPE1.- 10. CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS-QUESTIONS.- 11. DIABETES ANDMALFORMATION.- 12. MALFORMATIONS ANDDIABETES .- 13. DIABETES CENTER STUDIES.-14. BROAD-SCALE STUDIES.- 15. POPULATION-BASED STUDIES.- 16. SPECIFIC CONGENITALMALFORMATIONS.- 17. PREVENTINGCONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS.- 18.PRENATAL AND FOLLOW-UP STUDIES.- 19.DIABETIC PREGNANCY IN ANIMALS. I.- 20.[..]

Fields of interestBiomedicine (general); Pediatrics; Gynecology;Epidemiology



Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business daysOctober 28, 2011

2012. XII, 272 p. 1 illus. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1556-1

E.L. Lane, Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff,UK; S.B. Dunnett, The Brain Repair Group, School of Biosciences,Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK (Eds.)

Animal Models of MovementDisordersVolume I

Movement is the way that animals interact withtheir environment and is under the organizationand complex control of the brain and spinal cord.Multiple central nervous systems, including cortex,basal ganglia, cerebellum, and brainstem, interactto provide precise motor control and integration.Damage or disease within these systems causeprofound motor disturbances in man, which canbe effectively modeled in animals to develop abetter understanding and treatment of the humancondition. Animal Models of Movement Disordersintroduces a variety of methods and techniques usedto model and assess motor function in experimentalanimals from lower orders, such as drosophila and c.elegans, through vertebrate species including fish, tomammals, such as rodents and non-human primates.The most advanced contemporary models in eachsystem are presented at multiple levels of analysisfrom molecular and genetic modeling, lesions,anatomy, neurochemistry, to imaging and behavior.Volume I contains general[..]

FeaturesMovement is the way that animals interact withtheir environment and is under the organizationand complex control of the brain and spinal cord.Multiple central nervous systems, including cortex,basal ganglia, cerebellum, and brainstem, interactto provide precise motor control and integration.Damage or disease within these systems causeprofound motor disturbances in man, which can beeffectively [..]

ContentsWhy Can’t a Rodent Be More like a Man?: A ClinicalPerspective.- Zebrafish as a Vertebrate ModelOrganism for Studying Movement Disorders.-Methodological Strategies to Evaluate FunctionalEffectors Related to Parkinson’s Disease throughApplication of C. elegans Models.- Effects of Alpha-Synuclein Expression on Behavioral Activity inDrosophila, a Simple Model of Parkinson’s Disease.-Neurological Evaluation of Movement Disordersin Mice.- Rodent Skilled Reaching for ModelingPathological Conditions of the Human MotorSystem.- High Throughput Mouse Phenotyping.-MRI of Neurological[..]

Fields of interestNeurosciences; Neurology; Animal Models



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2012. XV, 447 p. 74 illus., 31 in color. (Neuromethods,Vol. 61) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-297-7

E.L. Lane, Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff,UK; S.B. Dunnett, The Brain Repair Group, School of Biosciences,Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK (Eds.)

Animal Models of MovementDisordersVolume II

Movement is the way that animals interact withtheir environment and is under the organizationand complex control of the brain and spinal cord.Multiple central nervous systems, including cortex,basal ganglia, cerebellum, and brainstem, interactto provide precise motor control and integration.Damage or disease within these systems causeprofound motor disturbances in man, which canbe effectively modeled in animals to develop abetter understanding and treatment of the humancondition. Animal Models of Movement Disordersintroduces a variety of methods and techniques usedto model and assess motor function in experimentalanimals from lower orders, such as drosophila and c.elegans, through vertebrate species including fish, tomammals, such as rodents and non-human primates.The most advanced contemporary models in eachsystem are presented at multiple levels of analysisfrom molecular and genetic modeling, lesions,anatomy, neurochemistry, to imaging and behavior.Volume II of this detailed[..]

FeaturesMovement is the way that animals interact withtheir environment and is under the organizationand complex control of the brain and spinal cord.Multiple central nervous systems, including cortex,basal ganglia, cerebellum, and brainstem, interactto provide precise motor control and integration.Damage or disease within these systems causeprofound motor disturbances in man, which can beeffectively [..]

ContentsBehavioral Assessment of Genetic Mouse Modelsof Huntington’s Disease.- Excitotoxic Lesionsof the Rodent Striatum.- Combination LesionModels of MSA.- The Role of the Dorsal Striatum inInstrumental Conditioning.- 3-Nitropropionic Acidand Other Metabolic Toxin Lesions of the Striatum.-Functional Assessment of Subcortical Ischemia.-Functional Organization of Rat and Mouse MotorCortex.- Forebrain Circuits Controlling WhiskerMovements.- An Approach to Understanding theNeural Circuitry of Saccade Control in the CerebralCortex Using Antidromic Identification in theAwake Behaving[..]

Fields of interestNeurosciences; Neurology; Animal Models




2011. XV, 443 p. 77 illus., 29 in color. (Neuromethods,Vol. 62) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-300-4

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A. Noordergraaf, Professor Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA, USA

Blood in Motion

Blood in Motion is a textbook in CardiovascularScience. It sets out to introduce, entice andexplain the cardiovascular system to the readerusing a classical system in teaching anatomy,physiology, general operation and specificsystems. It is specifically designed to support theinterests of students, experienced physiologistsand clinicians. The book is subdivided into threeparts, comprising a total of 11 chapters. Part Ipresents an historical perspective of cardiovascularknowledge and complements it with current insightinto the physiology of the cardiovascular system.Part II explores sections of the circulatory loop,starting with an in-depth treatment of the veins, andincluding the lymphatic, the microcirculation, thearterial system and the heart. Part III incorporatesapproaches to the cardiovascular system as a whole,both in physiology and in science, such as modeling.This section introduces impedance-defined flowand offers the reader its application in mathematicalmodeling. At[..]

FeaturesBlood in Motion is a textbook in CardiovascularScience. It sets out to introduce, entice and explainthe cardiovascular system to the reader using aclassical system in teaching: anatomy, physiology,general operation and specific systems. It isspecifically designed to support the interestsof students and experienced physiologists andclinicians. The book is subdivided into three parts [..]

ContentsPart 1: Synoptic Reviews of Thinking in CirculatoryPhysiology.- Synoptic Reviews Of CardiovascularScience From Different Approaches.- TheCardiovascular System and its Modes of Operation.-PART II: Circulatory Sub-Systems.- The VenousSystem.- The Heart.- Transmission of ArterialSignals, Venous Nonlinearity, and Body Movement.-The Microcirculation.- The Lymphatic System.-PART III: Impedence Defined Flow and the ClosedLoop.- The Closed System.- Maintenance ofthe Circulation and Impedance-Defined Flow.-Circulatory Control.- Models of CardiovascularSubsystems Yielding the Closed[..]

Fields of interestBiomedicine (general); Cardiology; History ofMedicine

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Type of publicationUndergraduate textbook


2011. XVII, 323 p. 114 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover

$79.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0004-2

J. Aliberti, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. USA(Ed.)

Control of Innate and AdaptiveImmune Responses duringInfectious Diseases

Upon infection the host needs to mount vigorousimmune response against pathogen in order tosuccessfully control its replication. However, oncethe infectious agent is controlled or eliminated,host cells need to signal the immune system toslow or cease its activities. While vast knowledgehas been accumulated through the years on themechanisms involved in the initiation and effectorphases of the immune responses, the pathwaystriggered in order to modulate or end innate andacquired immunity are becoming more evident asevidence for its relevance comes to surface. Due toits biological power, evidence has surfaced indicatingthat eventually pathogens may take advantage ofsuch regulatory pathways in order to escape effectormechanisms and progress to persistence. This bookwill discuss several cellular pathways involved incontrolling immune response in the context ofinfectious diseases, their biological consequences andpotential "hijack" of these pathways for the benefit ofpathogen leading[..]

FeaturesThe interface between host and pathogen cellsinvolves a complex series of molecular mechanisms.On one side host cells recognize pathogen structuresand initiate immune responses. On the other side,pathogens continually evolve immune escapestrategies aiming at establishing chronic disease andtransmission to a new host. The balance betweenthose two forces can determine the fate of infectiousdiseases. [..]

ContentsResolution of inflammation during Toxoplasmagondii infection.- Mechanisms of host protectionand pathogen evasion of immune response duringtuberculosis.- NKT cell activation during (microbial)infection.- Regulation of innate immunity duringTrypanosoma cruzi infection.- B cell-mediatedregulation of immunity during Leishmaniainfection.- Control of the Host Response toHistoplasma capsulatum.- Modulation of T-cellmediated immunity by cytomegalovirus.- T cellresponses during Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)-1 infection

Fields of interestImmunology; Microbiology; Infectious Diseases




2012. X, 178 p. 21 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0483-5

C.G. Wilson, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK; P.J.Crowley, Callum Consultancy LLC, Devon, PA, USA (Eds.)

Controlled Release in Oral DrugDelivery

Controlled Release in Oral Drug Delivery providesfocus on specific topics, complementing otherbooks in the initial CRS series. Each chapter sets thecontext for the inventions described and describethe latitude that the inventions allow. In order toprovide some similar look to each chapter, thecoverage includes the historical overview, candidatedrugs, factors influencing design and development,formulation and manufacturing and delivery systemdesign. This volume was written along three mainsections: the relevant anatomy and physiology, adiscussion on candidates for oral drug delivery andthe major three groups of controlled release systems:diffusion control (swelling and inert matrices);environmental control (pH sensitive coatings, timecontrol, enzymatic control, pressure control) andfinally lipidic systems.

FeaturesControlling the rate, extent and time of a drug’sdelivery can optimize its performance in manyways, relative to “immediate release” delivery. Suchoptimized design requires a broad knowledge baseof topics such as gastro intestinal tract physiology,polymer science, and the mechanisms by whichdrugs are released from the formulated units.Technologies to “reduce to practice” also need to becarefully [..]

ContentsIntroduction and History of Controlling DrugRelease.- The Organization of the Gut and the OralAbsorption of Drugs: Anatomical, Biological andPhysiological Considerations in Oral FormulationDevelopment.- Controlling Drug Release in OralProduct Development Programs: An IndustrialPerspective.- Animal Model Systems Suitable forControlled Release Modeling.- In Vitro Testingof Controlled Release Dosage Forms duringDevelopment and Manufacture.- Oral ControlledDelivery Mechanisms and Technologies.- Drug-Polymer Matrices for Extended Release.- IonExchange Approaches to Controlling[..]

Fields of interestPharmaceutical Sciences / Technology




2011. XIII, 412 p. 142 illus., 63 in color. (Advances inDelivery Science and Technology) Hardcover

$239.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1003-4


J.D. Lambris, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; G.Hajishengallis, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (Eds.)

Current Topics in Innate Immunity II

Mounting evidence in the past decade indicatesthat innate immunity mediates functions above andbeyond first-line defense against infection. It is nowappreciated that innate immune mechanisms arecritically involved in the development of adaptiveimmunity and, moreover, the regulation of diversephysiological and homeostatic processes. The latterexplains why deregulation of innate immunitymay lead to pathological disorders that are notnecessarily or directly related to host defense. ThisVolume compiles the latest advances in this rapidlyevolving field as presented by eminent scientists atthe 7th International Aegean Conference on InnateImmunity in Rhodes, Greece. It includes topicsrelated to the biology and function of Toll-like andother pattern-recognition receptors, complementand its crosstalk with other physiological systems,inflammatory mechanisms and diseases, naturalkiller cells, and the cooperative interplay betweeninnate and adaptive immune cells. This book is anexcellent[..]

FeaturesMounting evidence in the past decade indicatesthat innate immunity mediates functions above andbeyond first-line defense against infection. It is nowappreciated that innate immune mechanisms arecritically involved in the development of adaptiveimmunity and, moreover, the regulation of diversephysiological and homeostatic processes. The latterexplains why deregulation of innate immunity maylead to [..]

ContentsPentraxins in humoral innate immunity.- galectinsas pattern recognition receptors: structure, function,and evolution.- the role of innate immunityin trafficking of hematopoietic stem cells – anemerging link between activation of complementcascade and chemotactic gradients of bioactivesphingolipids.- interaction of the microbiome withthe innate immune response in chronic wounds.-keystone species and community service throughmanipulation of innate immunity.- a conserved hostand pathogen site on immunoglobulins: structuraland functional aspects.- advances in understandingthe[..]

Fields of interestImmunology; Microbiology; Infectious Diseases;Virology; Pharmacology / Toxicology




2012. XVII, 354 p. 61 illus., 45 in color. (Advancesin Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 946)Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0105-6

Y. Pommier, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes ofHealth, Bethesda, MD USA (Ed.)

DNA Topoisomerases and Cancer

DNA topoisomerases represent an essential familyof DNA processing enzymes and a large numberof topoisomerase inhibitors are used clinically forthe treatment of various human cancers. Novelsdrugs are in clinical development both against typeI and type II topoisomerases. The book will includebasic biochemical and structural reviews for thecancer-relevant topoisomerases. It will describe howtopoisomerase dysfunctions can damage the genomeand increase the risk of cancers, and the involvementof topoisomerases in programmed cell death. Thebook will also present the various topoisomeraseinhibitors in clinical use and development and theirmolecular and cellular mechanisms of action.

FeaturesDNA topoisomerases are present in all livingorganisms and are essential to maintaining thehelical structure of DNA. They are highly relevantfor cancer because a number of anti-cancer drugsselectively target two of the human enzymes, DNAtopoisomerases I and II. Those drugs converttopoisomerases into cellular poisons by trapping theenzymes as they cleave DNA. The book starts outwith a detailed outline of [..]

ContentsIntroduction and Historical Perspective.-Human DNA topoisomerase I: Structure,Enzymology and Biology.- Mitochondrialtopoisomerases.- Structure and mechanism ofeukaryotic type IIA topoisomerases.- Essentialfunctions of topoisomerase III in the nucleusand mitochondria.- DNA topoisomerase I andillegitimate recombination.- Topoisomerase-inducedDNA damage.- Topoisomerases and carcinogenesis:Topo III and BLM.- Topoisomerase inhibitors: aparadigm for interfacial inhibitors.- TopoisomeraseI inhibitors: chemical biology.- Topoisomerase IIinhibitors: chemical biology.- Topoisomerase I[..]

Fields of interestCancer Research; Pharmacology / Toxicology




2012. XI, 443 p. 65 illus., 49 in color. (Cancer DrugDiscovery and Development) Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0322-7

T.O. Tollefsbol, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA (Ed.)

Epigenetics Protocols

The field of epigenetics has played a major role atthe forefront not only of molecular biology, butalso of medical genetics and clinical medicine. Fewdisciplines have experienced growth comparableto that which we have witnessed for epigenetics inthe past decade. The goal of Epigenetics Protocols,Second Edition is to highlight select techniquesthat have been mainstays in the field as well as tocover methods that are especially relevant to extantdiscoveries in epigenetics. This volume focuses onthe two broad areas of epigenetics: DNA methylationand chromatin modifications, and also coversthe complex topic of computational methods forepigenetic analyses which is essential to a completeunderstanding of the vast body of information that isbeing derived with the use of these newly-developedtools. Written in the highly successful Methods inMolecular Biology™ series format, chapters containintroductions to their respective topics, lists of thenecessary materials and reagents,[..]

FeaturesThe field of epigenetics has played a major role atthe forefront not only of molecular biology, butalso of medical genetics and clinical medicine. Fewdisciplines have experienced growth comparableto that which we have witnessed for epigenetics inthe past decade. The goal of Epigenetics Protocols,Second Edition is to highlight select techniques thathave been mainstays in the field as well as [..]

ContentsAdvances in Epigenetic Technology.- DNAMethylation Detection: Bisulfite GenomicSequencing Analysis.- Methylation-specific PCR(MSP).- Analyzing DNA Methylation Using BisulfitePyrosequencing.- Closed-tube PCR Methods forLocus Specific DNA Methylation Analysis.- ACombined Bisulfite Restriction Analysis (COBRA)Bioinformatics Tool: Methyl-typing.- SIRPH: anHPLC-based SNuPE for Quantitative MethylationMeasurement at Specific CpG Sites.- RestrictionLandmark Genome Scanning (RLGS).- MethylatedDNA Immunoprecipitation (MeDIP) Genome-wideAnalysis.- Methylated-CpG Island Recovery Assay[..]

Fields of interestHuman Genetics; Gene Expression




2011. XI, 332 p. 54 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology,Vol. 791) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-315-8


L. O'Driscoll, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences andMTCI, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland (Ed.)

Gene Expression ProfilingMethods and Protocols

Understanding gene expression and how it changesunder normal and pathological conditions isessential to our understanding of the fundamentalsof cell biology through to the targeted treatment ofdisease. In Gene Expression Profiling: Methods andProtocols, Second Edition, experts in their particularfields compile detailed protocols for a broad rangeof techniques, currently available and being furtherdeveloped, for the analysis of gene expression atthe DNA, RNA, and protein levels. Written in thehighly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™series format, chapters include introductions to theirrespective topics, lists of the necessary materialsand reagents, step-by-step, readily reproduciblelaboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshootingand avoiding known pitfalls. Practical and easy-to-use, Gene Expression Profiling: Methods andProtocols, Second Edition presents a collection ofclearly described and illustrated chapters, certain tobe helpful to researchers in academia, in[..]

FeaturesUnderstanding gene expression and how it changesunder normal and pathological conditions isessential to our understanding of the fundamentalsof cell biology through to the targeted treatment ofdisease. In Gene Expression Profiling: Methods andProtocols, Second Edition, experts in their particularfields compile detailed protocols for a broad range oftechniques, currently available and being [..]

ContentsReal-Time PCR and Multiplex Approaches.-Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction toDetect Extracellular mRNAs.- Microarray Analysisof mRNAs: Experimental Design and Data AnalysisFundamentals.- Software and Tools for MicroarrayData Analysis.- Analysis of Gene Expression asRelevant to Cancer Cells and Circulating TumorCells.- Gene Expression Profiling in Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded Tissues Using the Whole-Genome DASL Assay.- MicroRNA ExpressionAnalysis: Techniques Suitable for Studies ofIntercellular and Extracellular MicroRNAs.- WesternBlotting Analysis as a Tool to[..]





2011. X, 200 p. 37 illus., 15 in color. (Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 784) Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-1-61779-288-5

B. Deplancke, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne,Switzerland; N. Gheldof, Université de Lausanne, Lausanne,Switzerland (Eds.)

Gene Regulatory NetworksMethods and Protocols

Gene regulatory networks play a vital role inorganismal development and function by controllinggene expression. With the availability of completegenome sequences, several novel experimentaland computational approaches have recently beendeveloped which promise to significantly enhanceour ability to comprehensively characterize theseregulatory networks by enabling the identificationof respectively their genomic or regulatory statecomponents, or the interactions between thesetwo in unprecedented detail. Divided into fiveconvenient sections, Gene Regulatory Networks:Methods and Protocols details how each of theseapproaches contributes to a more thoroughunderstanding of the composition and functionof gene regulatory networks, while providing acomprehensive protocol on how to implement themin the laboratory. Written in the highly successfulMethods in Molecular Biology™ series format,chapters contain introductions to their respectivetopics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents,[..]

FeaturesGene regulatory networks play a vital role inorganismal development and function by controllinggene expression. With the availability of completegenome sequences, several novel experimentaland computational approaches have recently beendeveloped which promise to significantly enhanceour ability to comprehensively characterize theseregulatory networks by enabling the identification ofrespectively [..]

ContentsHow Do You Find Transcription Factors?Computational Approaches to Compile andAnnotate Repertoires of Regulators for AnyGenome.- Expression Pattern Analysis of RegulatoryTranscription Factors in Caenorhabditis elegans.-High-throughput SELEX Determination of DNASequences Bound by Transcription Factors In vitro.-Convenient Determination of Protein-Binding DNASequences using Quadruple 9-Mer-Based Microarrayand DsRed-Monomer Fusion Protein.- Analysis ofSpecific Protein-DNA Interactions by Bacterial One-Hybrid Assay.- MITOMI- A Microdluidic Platformfor In vitro Characterization of[..]





2012. XI, 446 p. 108 illus., 33 in color. (Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 786) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-291-5

J. Thalhamer, University of Salzburg, Austria; R. Weiss, Universityof Salzburg, Austria; S. Scheiblhofer, University of Salzburg,Department of Molecular Biology, Division of Allergy &Immunology, Hellbrunnerstrasse 34, 5020 Salzburg, Austria(Eds.)

Gene Vaccines

The induction of antigen-specific immune responsesafter in vivo transfection with expression plasmidshas triggered a revolution of vaccine research. Aftera first hype, evoked by the fascinating options of thismethod, clinical studies did not reach the ambitiousaims and a phase of disillusion ensued. It becameobvious that Gene vaccines displayed a weakerimmunogenicity in humans than had been observedin the mouse models. Meanwhile these hurdleshave been overcome and gene vaccines undergoa renaissance. The present book gives an updateof the “world of naked gene vaccines”, namelyDNA and RNA vaccines. Its content ranges fromgeneral mechanisms, inherent immunostimulatoryproperties and the vast potential to modulateimmune responses, to recent successful clinicalstudies and approved veterinary gene vaccines.Beyond the state-of-the-art of genetic immunization,the reader will be stimulated with a chapteraddressing “burning questions”.

FeaturesThe induction of antigen-specific immune responsesafter in vivo transfection with expression plasmidshas triggered a revolution of vaccine research. Aftera first hype, evoked by the fascinating options of thismethod, clinical studies did not reach the ambitiousaims and a phase of disillusion ensued. It becameobvious that Gene vaccines displayed a weakerimmunogenicity in humans than had been observedin [..]

ContentsPreface.- 1 General mechanisms of gene vaccines.- 2Strategies to Improve DNA Vaccine Potency: HPV-associated Cervical Cancer as a Model System.- 3Immune-activating mechanisms of replicase-basedDNA and RNA vaccines and their role in immune-apoptosis.- 4 Cytokine genes as molecular adjuvantsfor DNA vaccines.- 5 Pharmaceutical non-viralformulations for gene vaccines.- 6 Rational design offormulated DNA vaccines: the DermaVir approach.-7 In vivo electroporation.- 8 Electroporation-basedTrigrid™ delivery system (TDS) for DNA vaccineadministration.- 9 Prime Boost Regimens for[..]

Fields of interestVaccine; Immunology; Medical Biochemistry



Due: October 28, 2011

2012. XI, 330 p. 49 illus., 41 in color. Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0438-5


T.-P. Yao, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; E. Seto, MoffittCancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA (Eds.)

Histone Deacetylases: the Biologyand Clinical Implication

The book highlights work from many differentlabs that taught us abnormal HDACs potentiallycontribute to the development or progressionof many human diseases including immunedysfunctions, heart disease, cancer, memoryimpairment, aging, and metabolic disorders.

FeaturesThe book highlights work from many differentlabs that taught us abnormal HDACs potentiallycontribute to the development or progressionof many human diseases including immunedysfunctions, heart disease, cancer, memoryimpairment, aging, and metabolic disorders.

Fields of interestPharmacology / Toxicology; Biomedicine (general);Posttranslational Modification; Protein Science;Laboratory Medicine; Gene Function


Type of publicationHandbook


2011. XI, 260 p. 31 illus., 20 in color. (Handbook ofExperimental Pharmacology, Vol. 206) Hardcover

$419.00ISBN 978-3-642-21630-5

M. von Itzstein, Griffith University, QLD, Australia (Ed.)

Influenza Virus Sialidase - A DrugDiscovery Target

Influenza continues to be an ongoing problemdespite the existence of vaccines and drugs. Diseaseoutbreaks can occur relatively quickly as witnessedwith the recent emergence of the influenza virusA/H1N1 pandemic. The development of new anti-influenza drugs is thus a major challenge. Thisvolume describes all aspects of the virus structureand function relevant to infection. The focus ison drug discovery of inhibitors to the enzymesialidase, which plays a key role in the infectiouslifecycle of the virus. Following an overview of theinfluenza virus, the haemagglutinin, the interactionswith the cell receptors and the enzymology ofvirus sialidase, recent results in drug design arepresented. These include a full coverage of thedesign, synthesis and evaluation of carbohydrate aswell as non-carbohydrate influenza virus sialidaseinhibitors. Further reviews of the clinical experiencewith influenza virus sialidase inhibitors and of thedevelopment of resistance to these inhibitor drugs[..]

FeaturesInfluenza continues to be an ongoing problemdespite the existence of vaccines and drugs. Diseaseoutbreaks can occur relatively quickly as witnessedwith the recent emergence of the influenza virusA/H1N1 pandemic. The development of new anti-influenza drugs is thus a major challenge. Thisvolume describes all aspects of the virus structureand function relevant to infection. The focus is ondrug [..]

ContentsInfluenza Virus Virology.- Investigating theinteraction between influenza and sialic acid– making and breaking the link.- Enzymologyof Influenza Virus Sialidase.- Influenza VirusSialidase and Structure-Based Drug Design.- TheDevelopment of Carbohydrate-based InfluenzaVirus Sialidase Inhibitors.- The Development ofNon-carbohydrate-based Influenza Virus SialidaseInhibitors.- Clinical Experience with Influenza VirusSialidase Inhibitors.- Resistance Development toInfluenza Virus Sialidase Inhibitors.

Fields of interestPharmacology / Toxicology; Infectious Diseases;Virology; Immunology




2012. IX, 178 p. 58 illus., 21 in color. (Milestones in DrugTherapy) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-3-7643-8926-0

D. LeRoith, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA(Ed.)

Insulin-like Growth Factors andCancerFrom Basic Biology to Therapeutics

The book will detail the history, successes, andfailures of targeted therapies for cancer, with aparticular focus on IGF systems and cancer.

FeaturesThe insulin-like growth factor system has beenshown to play a critical role in cancer developmentand progression. Insulin-like Growth Factorsand Cancer: From Basic Biology to Therapeutics,specifically brings these aspects to the reader. Thevolume covers the epidemiological aspects of therelationships between circulating insulin and IGF-1levels and the risk for cancer and [..]

ContentsPreface.- Epidemiology of IGF-1 and Cancer.- Agingand Cancer: The IGF-I Connection.- Obesity, Type2 Diabetes and Cancer.- IGF System and BreastCancer.- The Role of Insulin-Like Growth FactorSignaling in Prostate Cancer Development andProgression.- Mouse Models of IGF-1 Deficiency.-Insulin-like Growth Factor Signaling in PediatricSarcomas.- Cancer Genes, Tumor Suppressors,and Regulation of IGF-1R Expression in Cancer.-Mouse Models of IGF-1R and Cancer.- Targetingthe Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Receptor in CancerTherapy.- Targeting Insulin-like Growth Factor(IGF-1R) and[..]





2012. XII, 284 p. 22 illus., 17 in color. (Cancer DrugDiscovery and Development) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0597-9


M.B.M. Teunissen, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands(Ed.)

Intradermal Immunization

This volume of Current Topics in Microbiologyand Immunology covers diverse topics relatedto intradermal immunization. The chaptershighlight the effectiveness of intradermalimmunization in experimental animal models orin clinical practice, all supporting the view thatintradermal immunization is at least as good asother immunization routes. Keeping in mind thatcurrent vaccines are not specially designed forintradermal immunization, but show comparableefficiency even at reduced dosages, this underlinesthe great potential for the skin as a vaccinationsite. Hopefully, the overview in this volume willencourage vaccine designers to focus on thispromising immunization route, and in addition, toinspire them to develop vaccines that are especiallyoptimized for intradermal immunization.

FeaturesDespite the impressive success of current vaccineprograms, there remains a need to improve theeffectiveness of current vaccines. A more powerfuland longer lasting immune response induced bysmaller and fewer doses of vaccine is an excitingchallenge. Improvement of effectiveness also enablesinduction of protective immunity in populations thatrespond poorly to vaccination, for example elderly or[..]

ContentsPreface.- Understanding the murine cutaneousdendritic cell network to improve intradermalvaccination strategies.- Insight into theimmunobiology of human skin and cutaneousdendritic cell subsets to perfection intradermalvaccination design.- Delivery systems forintradermal vaccination.- Targeting skin dendriticcells to improve intradermal immunization.-Intradermal Rabies vaccination: the evolution andfuture of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis.-Intradermal vaccination to protect against yellowfever and influenza.- The dermis as a portal fordendritic cell-targeted immunotherapy[..]

Fields of interestVaccine; Immunology; Dermatology




2012. X, 253 p. 17 illus. (Current Topics in Microbiologyand Immunology, Vol. 351) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-23689-1

T. Batchelor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; L.M.DeAngelis, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA(Eds.)

Lymphoma and Leukemia of theNervous System

This is the second edition of a book called"Lymphoma of the Nervous System," which waspublished by Butterworth-Heinemann (B-H) in2004. Lymphoma and Leukemia of the NervousSystem is a comprehensive review of this challenginggroup of diseases and should be useful for thepracticing neurologist, hematologist, oncologist andfor any practitioner involved in the management ofthese patients.

FeaturesLymphomas and leukemias of the nervous systemresult in devastating neurological complicationsand high mortality. These malignancies mayarise within the central nervous system or maydisseminate to the brain or cerebrospinal fluid froma source elsewhere in the body. Early diagnosis andtherapeutic intervention lead to improvement inneurological symptoms and signs and potentiallyimproved survival. The [..]

ContentsForeword.- Preface.- Part I – Introduction.-Chapter 1- Overview of the Lymphomas – JillLacy, Julie Vose.- Chapter 2- Overview of theLeukemias – Harshabad Singh, Eyal Attar.- Part II–Central Nervous System Lymphomas.- Chapter3- Pathological features of CNS lymphomas –Judith Ferry, Rolf Pfannl, Nancy Harris.- PrimaryCNS lymphoma.- Chapter 4- Epidemiology –Brian O’Neill, Ingfrid Haldorsen.- Chapter 5-Biology – James Rubenstein.- Chapter 6- DiagnosticConsiderations – Tracy Batchelor, Daphne Wang,Edward Neuwelt, Gilbert Gonzalez.- Chapter 7-Radiation and Combined Modality[..]





2012. XIX, 415 p. 61 illus., 30 in color. With 1 4-pagecolor insert. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4419-7667-3

T.D. Gould, Department of Psychiatry, University of MarylandSchool of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA (Ed.)

Mood and Anxiety RelatedPhenotypes in MiceCharacterization Using Behavioral Tests, Volume II

Preclinical research related to mood and anxietydisorders relies extensively upon mouse behavioraltests and models, the use of which continuesto increase as a greater number of underlyingsusceptibility genes are discovered, new targetsfor medications are identified, and clinicalstudies reveal novel neurobiological risk factors. Mood and Anxiety Related Phenotypes in Mice:Characterization Using Behavioral Tests, VolumeII serves as a complement to the previous volumein order to offer a comprehensive resource for thebehavioral approaches that are valuable for thecharacterization of mood and anxiety disorder-related behaviors in mice and the techniques that areutilized in the development of effective medications. As a collection presented in the Neuromethodsseries, each chapter provides a brief backgroundand review of the test or model as well as a completeand up-to-date protocol narrative. Authoritativeand comprehensive, Mood and Anxiety RelatedPhenotypes in Mice: Characterization[..]

FeaturesPreclinical research related to mood and anxietydisorders relies extensively upon mouse behavioraltests and models, the use of which continuesto increase as a greater number of underlyingsusceptibility genes are discovered, new targetsfor medications are identified, and clinicalstudies reveal novel neurobiological risk factors. Mood and Anxiety Related Phenotypes in Mice:Characterization Using [..]

ContentsLongitudinal Assessment of Deliberate MouseBehavior in the Home Cage and AttachedEnvironments: Relevance to Anxiety and MoodDisorders.- Using Behavioral Patterns AcrossSpecies in Mood Disorder Research.- Telemetryin Mice: Applications in Studies of Stress andAnxiety Disorders.- Modeling Mouse Anxiety andSensorimotor Integration: Phenotypes in the SuokTest.- Assessment of Social Approach Behavior inMice.- The Mouse Defense Test Battery: A ModelMeasuring Different Facets of Anxiety-RelatedBehaviors.- Novelty-Suppressed Feeding in theMouse.- The Four-Plate Test in Mice.- The[..]

Fields of interestNeurosciences




2011. XIII, 382 p. 91 illus., 4 in color. (Neuromethods,Vol. 63) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-312-7


J.-P. Bourguignon, University of Liège, Belgium; B. Jégou, GERHMInserm U625, Rennes, France; B. Kerdelhué, Centre Universitairedes Saints-Pères, France; J. Toppari, University of Turku, Finland;Y. Christen, Fondation Ipsen, Boulogne-Billancourt, France (Eds.)

Multi-System Endocrine Disruption

Endocrine disruption is an expanding field due tothe numerous chemicals involved and, as evidencedmore recently, the variety of homeostatic systemsthat they can alter throughout life. The gatheringof experts from all over the world should helpto identify health disorders that are possibly orlikely related to exposure to endocrine disrupters.The research needs have been discussed as well asrecommendations prioritizing target groups andfollowing the precautionary principle.

FeaturesEndocrine disruption is an expanding field due tothe numerous chemicals involved and, as evidencedmore recently, the variety of homeostatic systemsthat they can alter throughout life. The gatheringof experts from all over the world should help toidentify health disorders that are possibly or likelyrelated to exposure to endocrine disrupters. Theresearch needs have been discussed as well as [..]

Fields of interestPharmacology / Toxicology; Neurosciences;Endocrinology




2012. XI, 175 p. 24 illus., 15 in color. (Research andPerspectives in Endocrine Interactions) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-22774-5

M. Terabe, Vaccine Branch, National Cancer Institute, NIH,Bethesda, MD, USA; J.A. Berzofsky, Vaccine Branch, NationalCancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA (Eds.)

Natural Killer T cellsBalancing the Regulation of Tumor Immunity

This book will cover primary roles of NKT cells inimmunity to cancer, in both mouse tumor modelsand cancer patients. There are several chaptersdescribing general aspects of NKT cells.

FeaturesNatural killer T (NKT) cells are CD1d-restrictedT cells that respond to lipid, not protein, antigenspresented by CD1d, which is a non-classical MHCclass I-like molecule. This relatively small butpivotal T cell population bridges the gap betweeninnate and adaptive immunity by rapidly producelarge amounts of many kinds of cytokines and byproviding the T cell arm of the adaptive immunesystem a [..]

ContentsPreface.- Introduction: Mechanisms of NKT cell-mediated adjuvant activity and function of iPS-derived NKT cells.- Structure and Recognition ofAntigens for Invariant NKT Cells.- Invariant NKTcell-based vaccine strategies.- Immune regulationof tumor immunity by NKT cells.- The Regulationof CD1d+ and CD1d- tumors by NKT Cells.-DC-based immunotherapy targeting NKT cells.-Therapeutic Approaches Utilising NKT Cells.-NKT Cells of Cancer Patients & How Models canInform Therapeutic Plans.- Understanding therole of Natural Killer T (NKT) cells in hematologicmalignancies: progress and[..]





2012. XI, 205 p. 23 illus., 16 in color. (Cancer DrugDiscovery and Development) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0612-9

G. Manfredi, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, NewYork, NY, USA; H. Kawamata, Weill Medical College of CornellUniversity, New York, NY, USA (Eds.)

NeurodegenerationMethods and Protocols

Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer'sand Parkinson's disease are a growing burden on oursociety. Understanding and treating these commondiseases is one of the major current challenges forthe biomedical field. In Neurodegeneration: Methodsand Protocols, experts in the field tackle thischallenge and present cutting-edge analytical andtechnological approaches to study the mechanismsunderlying neurodegenerative processes. Organizesinto five sections, chapters detail protocols forisolating and culturing cells from the nervoussystem, production and use of animal models,characterization of cell death, analytical toolsto study disease mechanisms, and therapeuticapproaches for neurodegeneration. Written in thesuccessful Methods in Molecular Biology™ seriesformat, chapters include introductions to theirrespective topics, lists of the necessary materialsand reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducibleprotocols, and notes on troubleshooting andavoiding known[..]

FeaturesNeurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer'sand Parkinson's disease are a growing burden on oursociety. Understanding and treating these commondiseases is one of the major current challenges forthe biomedical field. In Neurodegeneration: Methodsand Protocols, experts in the field tackle thischallenge and present cutting-edge analytical andtechnological approaches to study the mechanisms[..]

ContentsIntroduction to Neurodegenerative Diseasesand Related Techniques.- In vivo and In vitroDetermination of Cell Death Markers in Neurons.-Degenerating Processes Identified by ElectronMicroscopic Immunocytochemical Methods.-Isolation and Culture of Neurons and Astrocytesfrom the Mouse Brain Cortex.- Isolation and Cultureof Postnatal Spinal Motoneurons.- ConvertingHuman Pluripotent Stem Cells to Neural Tissueand Neurons to Model Neurodegeneration.-Neural Differentiation of Induced PluripotentStem Cells.- Developing Yeast Models of HumanNeurodegenerative Disorders.- Modeling[..]

Fields of interestNeurosciences




2011. XV, 512 p. 100 illus., 9 in color. (Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 793) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-327-1


A. Merighi, Dipartimento di Morfofisiologia Veterinaria,Università degli Studi di Torino, Grugliasco, Torino, Italy (Ed.)

NeuropeptidesMethods and Protocols

Since the early days, the field of neuropeptidebiology has dramatically widened, and today theultimate frontiers in neuropeptide research liein the development of pharmacologically activecompounds that are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier to exert their biological role(s) in vivoand in the construction of genetic vectors to beemployed in gene therapy. Neuropeptides: Methodsand Protocols presents a readily reproduciblecollection of established and emerging techniquesfor neuropeptide research as contributed byexpert researchers in the field. The detailedmethods presented cover subjects such asimmunocytochemical localization, biochemicalcharacterization, functional analysis, developmentand production of genetic probes, and the design ofneuropeptide derivatives for cellular neurobiologyas well as the potential therapeutic applications. Written in the highly successful Methods inMolecular Biology™ series format, chapters includeintroductions to their respective topics,[..]

FeaturesSince the early days, the field of neuropeptidebiology has dramatically widened, and today theultimate frontiers in neuropeptide research liein the development of pharmacologically activecompounds that are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier to exert their biological role(s) in vivoand in the construction of genetic vectors to beemployed in gene therapy. Neuropeptides: Methodsand [..]

ContentsWhat Are Neuropeptides?.- NeuropeptideLocalization in Non Mammalian Vertebrates.-Combined Light and Electron MicroscopicVisualization of Neuropeptides and TheirReceptors in Central Neurons.- Neuropeptide RNALocalization in Tissue Sections.- Intron-SpecificNeuropeptide Probes.- Direct In Situ RT-PCR.-Laser Capture Microdissection and Quantitative-PCR Analysis.- Visualization of Peptide SecretoryVesicles in Living Nerve Cells.- FluorescenceImaging with Single-Molecule Sensitivity andFluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) ofCell-Penetrating Neuropeptides.- Analysis of[..]

Fields of interestNeurosciences; Neurochemistry




2011. XI, 416 p. 149 illus. With online files/update.(Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 789) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-309-7

S. Morand, Institut des Sciences de l’Evolution, Montpellier,France; F. Beaudeau, INRA, Nantes, France; J. Cabaret, INRA,Nouzilly, France (Eds.)

New Frontiers of MolecularEpidemiology of Infectious Diseases

Molecular epidemiology has recently broaden itsfocuses due to the development of molecular toolsbut also by incorporating advances of other fieldssuch as mathematical epidemiology, molecularecology, population genetics and evolution.Facing new risks of emerging and re-emerginginfectious diseases that are threats for humansand their livestock, the objectives of molecularepidemiology include: - the development ofmolecular tools, genotyping and gene expression- the incorporation of concepts and results ofpopulation genetics of infectious diseases - theintegration of recent advances in theoreticalepidemiology and evolutionary ecology of diseases- a better understanding of transmission for thedevelopment of risk factors analyses. This bookwill demonstrate how the latest developmentsin molecular tools and in epidemiology canbe integrated with studies of host-pathogeninteractions. Besides a strong theoretical component,there will also be an emphasis on applications in thefields of[..]

FeaturesMolecular epidemiology has recently broaden itsfocuses due to the development of molecular toolsbut also by incorporating advances of other fieldssuch as mathematical epidemiology, molecularecology, population genetics and evolution. Facingnew risks of emerging and re-emerging infectiousdiseases that are threats for humans and theirlivestock, the objectives of molecular epidemiologyinclude: - the [..]

ContentsPreface. Introduction. Part 1 – Methods and toolsin molecular epidemiolog.-1 Molecular typing ofbacterial pathogens: a tool for the epidemiologicalstudy and control of infectious diseases.Part 2 –Contribution of population genetic.-2 Molecularepidemiology and evolutionary genetics of infectiousdiseases.-3 Population genetics and molecularepidemiology of infectious diseases. Part 3 –Contribution of population and evolutionaryepidemiolog.-4 Modelling the dynamics of host-parasite interactions: basic principles.-5 Evolution ofvirulence: intuitions and models. Part 4 –Case[..]

Fields of interestBiomedicine (general); Medical Microbiology;Parasitology; Infectious Diseases; Epidemiology;Virology




2012. VIII, 340 p. 70 illus., 18 in color. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-2113-5

H.W. Seyberth, Philipps University of Marburg, Germany; A.Rane, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; M. Schwab, Dr.Margarethe Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology,Stuttgart, Germany (Eds.)

Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology

The objective of this volume is to give an overviewof the present state of the art of pediatric clinicalpharmacology including developmental physiology,pediatric-specific pathology, special tools andmethods for development of drugs for children(assessment of efficacy, toxicity, long-term safetyetc.) as well as regulatory and ethical knowledgeand skills. In the future, structural and educationalchanges have to lead back to a closer cooperationand interaction of pediatrics with (clinical)pharmacology and pharmacy.

FeaturesThe objective of this volume is to give an overviewof the present state of the art of pediatric clinicalpharmacology including developmental physiology,pediatric-specific pathology, special tools andmethods for development of drugs for children(assessment of efficacy, toxicity, long-term safetyetc.) as well as regulatory and ethical knowledgeand skills. In the future, structural and educationalchanges [..]

ContentsPreface.- Part 1: General Considerations andmethodological aspects.- Part 2: Developmentof pediatric medicines.- Part 3: Specific pediatricpharmacology.

Fields of interestPharmacology / Toxicology; Pediatrics; LaboratoryMedicine




2011. XII, 383 p. 34 illus., 8 in color. (Handbook ofExperimental Pharmacology, Vol. 205) Hardcover

$419.00ISBN 978-3-642-20194-3


F.P. Nijkamp, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; M.J. Parnham,University Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Zagreb, Croatia (Eds.)

Principles of Immunopharmacology

This textbook provides a unique support in gainingessential knowledge on the immune response,its diagnosis and its modification by drugs andchemicals. The first section of the book, coveringa basic introduction to immunology and itsrelevance for human disease, has been updated toaccommodate new immunological concepts. Thesecond section on immunodiagnostics has beenfurther expanded to describe widely used moleculartechniques and is followed by a systematic coverageof drugs affecting the immune system, revised tocover recent developments. The book concludeswith a chapter on immunotoxicology. This thirdedition continues the unique format dealing withfour related topics in a single volume, obviating theneed to refer to several different textbooks. Newaids to the reader include a two-column format,glossaries of technical terms and appendix referencetables. The emphasis on illustrations is maintainedfrom the first edition.

FeaturesPrinciples of Immunopharmacology providesa unique source of essential knowledge on theimmune response, its diagnosis and its modificationby drugs and chemicals. The third edition of thisinternationally recognized textbook has been revisedto include recent developments, but continues theestablished format, dealing with four related fields ina single volume, thus obviating the need to refer to[..]

ContentsIntroduction: Altering the chain of commandin host defence.- Immunity: Hematopoiesis andlymphocyte development: an introduction.- T cellsubsets and T cell-mediated immunity.-Antibodydiversity and B lymphocyte-mediated immunity.-Dendritic cells.- Cytokines.- Innate immunity -phagocytes, natural killer cells and the complementsystem.- Inflammatory mediators and intracellularsignalling.- Immune response in human pathology:Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, andparasites.- Immune response in human pathology:Hypersensitivity and autoimmunity.- Cancerimmunity.-[..]

Fields of interestImmunology; Pharmacology / Toxicology; CellBiology; Infectious Diseases; Allergology; MedicalBiochemistry


Type of publicationGraduate/advanced undergraduate textbook


2011. XXXI, 728 p. 162 illus., 37 in color. Softcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-0346-0135-1

N. Jenkins, University College Dublin, National Instituteof Bioprocessing Research & Training, Dublin, Ireland; N.Barron, Dublin City University, National Institute for CellularBiotechnology, Ireland; P. Alves (Eds.)

Proceedings of the 21st AnnualMeeting of the European Societyfor Animal Cell Technology (ESACT),Dublin, Ireland, June 7-10, 2009

The 21st ESACT conference was held in the beautifulsurroundings of the CityWest Hotel resort in Dublin,Ireland. For the first time in ESACT history thenumber of participants exceeded 900: a sign ofthe ever increasing importance of this area. Theconference commenced on Sunday June 5th withtwo sets of parallel workshops on the subjects listedbelow. An additional workshop was held on Mondaylunchtime of the conferenceProcess AnalyticalTechnology (PAT), Quality by Design (QbD)and other recent regulatory developments.2. Innovative media products for the 21st centurybiopharmaceutical industry.3. The impact ofhigh titre media feed-streams on monoclonalantibody purification.4. Advances in genomicsand proteomics.5. Stem Cell Technology: newdevelopments and clinical applications.

FeaturesThe 21st ESACT meeting – ‘Cellular Solutions forClinical Challenges’ outlined the novel capabilitiesof animal cell technology to move towards theclinic. The highly successful meeting was attendedby a record number of researchers and engineersinterested in all aspects of animal cell technology.The meeting included sessions on Stem Cells,Tissue Engineering, Advances in Bioprocessing,Biotherapeutics, [..]

Contents1 Synthetic and Molecular Biology.- 2 Stem Cells.- 3Tissue Engineering.- 4a Advances in Bioprocessing.-4b Advances in Bioprocessing.- 5 Biotherapeutics.- 6Novel Vaccines and Virology.- 7 WorkShops.- Index

Fields of interestBiomedicine (general); Cell Biology; Life Sciences(general); Biotechnology


Type of publicationProceedings


2012. XLIV, 753 p. 381 illus. (ESACT Proceedings, Vol. 5)Hardcover

$349.00ISBN 978-94-007-0883-9

S.G. Amara, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; E.Bamberg, Max-Planck-Institut für Biophysik, Frankfurt, Germany;B.K. Fleischmann, Institut für Physiologie I, Life and Brain Center,Bonn, Germany; Th. Gudermann, Walther-Straub-Institut fürPharmakologie und Toxikologie, München, Germany; R. Jahn,Max-Planck-Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Göttingen,Germany; W.J. Lederer, Medical Biotechnology Center, Universityof Maryland Biotechnology Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, USA;R. Lill, University of Marburg, Medical Biotechnology Center,Marburg, Germany; B. Nilius, University of Leuven, Leuven,Belgium; S. Offermanns, Max-Planck-Institut für Herz- undLungenforschung, Bad Nauheim, Germany (Eds.)

Reviews of Physiology,Biochemistry and Pharmacology161

F. Schweda and A. Kurtz: Regulation of ReninRelease by Local and Systemic FactorsM.Krauss and V. Haucke: Shaping Membranes forEndocytosisB.M. Jockusch and P.L. Graumann:The Long Journey: Actin on the Road to Pro- andEukaryotic CellsB. Colsoul, R. Vennekens and B.Nilius: Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) CationChannels in Pancreatic ß cells

FeaturesContents:F. Schweda and A. Kurtz: Regulation ofRenin Release by Local and Systemic FactorsM.Krauss and V. Haucke: Shaping Membranes forEndocytosisB.M. Jockusch and P.L. Graumann:The Long Journey: Actin on the Road to Pro- andEukaryotic CellsB. Colsoul, R. Vennekens and B.Nilius: Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) CationChannels in Pancreatic ß cells

ContentsRegulation of renin release by local and systemicfactors.- Shaping membranes for endocytosis.

Fields of interestHuman Physiology; Pharmacology / Toxicology




2012. V, 110 p. 13 illus., 10 in color. (Reviews ofPhysiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Vol. 161)Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-3-540-87628-1


C.J. Heckman, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA;S.L. Manne, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NewBrunswick, NJ, USA (Eds.)

Shedding Light on Indoor Tanning

Since the industrialization and urbanization ofthe Western workforce, tanned skin has beenperceived increasingly as attractive and fashionablefor naturally light-skinned individuals. However, inaddition to causing tanning, photo-aging, and otherhealth effects, ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a well-known carcinogen. Despite wide-spread awarenessof UV risks, tanning has become increasinglypopular in several Western countries including theUSA. While millions of individuals tan indoorseach day, relatively little is known about thisphenomenon. This book fills that gap by providingan overview of indoor tanning, reasons for itspopularity, its risks including skin cancers, and thepublic health context surrounding the behavior. Wehave invited some of the preeminent experts in thefield to summarize the existing scientific literaturefor each of the chapters. Shedding Light on IndoorTanning is an up-to-date and comprehensive bookthat provides a unique and essential overview of themost[..]

FeaturesSince the industrialization and urbanization ofthe Western workforce, tanned skin has beenperceived increasingly as attractive and fashionablefor naturally light-skinned individuals. However, inaddition to causing tanning, photo-aging, and otherhealth effects, ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a well-known carcinogen. Despite wide-spread awarenessof UV risks, tanning has become increasinglypopular in [..]

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. History and Culture of Tanningin the United States.- 3. Prevalence and Correlatesof Indoor Tanning.- 4. Motivations for IndoorTanning: Theoretical Models.- 5. How UltravioletRadiation Tans Skin.- 6. Skin Cancer and OtherHealth Effects of Indoor Tanning.- 7. TanningDependence: Is tanning an addiction?- 8. SelectedIndoor Tanning Myths and Controversies.- 9. A Systematic Review of Intervention Efforts toReduce Indoor Tanning.- 10. Indoor TanningRegulation, Enforcement, Taxation, and Policy.- 11.Sunless Tanning.- 12. International Perspectives onIndoor[..]

Fields of interestCancer Research; Dermatology; Health Promotionand Disease Prevention; Health Psychology;Popular Science in Medicine and Health; Effects ofRadiation / Radiation Protection




2012. VIII, 202 p. 6 illus. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-2047-3

A.R. Rao, IBM, New York, NY, USA; G.A. Cecchi, IBM, New York, NY,USA (Eds.)

The Relevance of the Time Domainto Neural Network Models

A significant amount of effort in neural modeling isdirected towards understanding the representationof information in various parts of the brain,such as cortical maps [6], and the paths alongwhich sensory information is processed. Thoughthe time domain is integral an integral aspectof the functioning of biological systems, it hasproven very challenging to incorporate the timedomain effectively in neural network models. Apromising path that is being explored is to studythe importance of synchronization in biologicalsystems. Synchronization plays a critical role in theinteractions between neurons in the brain, giving riseto perceptual phenomena, and explaining multipleeffects such as visual contour integration, and theseparation of superposed inputs. The purpose ofthis book is to provide a unified view of how thetime domain can be effectively employed in neuralnetwork models. A first direction to consider isto deploy oscillators that model temporal firingpatterns of a neuron or a[..]

FeaturesA significant amount of effort in neural modeling isdirected towards understanding the representationof external objects in the brain. There is alsoa rapidly growing interest in modeling theintrinsically-generated activity in the brain, asrepresented by the default mode network hypothesis,and the emergent behavior that gives rise to criticalphenomena such as neural avalanches. Time plays acritical [..]

ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Adaptation and contraction theory for thesynchronization of complex neural networks.- 3.Temporal Coding is not only about Cooperation- it is also about Competition.- 4. Using Non-Oscillatory Dynamics to Disambiguate SimultaneousPatterns.- 5. Functional constraints on networktopology via generalized sparse representations.- 6. Evolution of Time in Neural Networks: From thePresent to the Past, and Forward to the Future.- 7.Synchronization of Coupled Pulse-Type HardwareNeuron Models for CPG Model.- 8. A UniversalAbstract-Time[..]

Fields of interestNeurosciences; Computation by Abstract Devices;Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)




2012. XVII, 222 p. 128 illus., 71 in color. (Springer Seriesin Cognitive and Neural Systems) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0723-2

C. Tidona, Waldbrunn, Heidelberg, Germany; G. Darai, Universityof Heidelberg, Germany (Eds.)

The Springer Index of Viruses

The continuous growth of knowledege makes it verydifficult for scientists to retrieve comprehensive andaccurate data on viruses. The desired information isoften dispersed in a variety of books, journals andonline resources. This encyclopedia presents thelatest facts about all known virus in a standardizedform created by hundreds of the world's leadingvirologists. Virus taxonomy represents the basicframework that allows an understanding of thecomplex evolutionary process that continuouslytakes place among viruses and their hosts. Each ofthe 300 taxonomically ordered chapters includesdetailed information on individual genus members,historical events, the hosts they can affect (animal,man or plant), virion morphology, genomeproperties, replication strategy, properties ofindividual transcripts and proteins, sequenceaccession numbers, biological properties, diseases,recombinant vector constructs, vaccine strains, keyreferences, as well as a high-resolution particle imageand a drawing[..]

FeaturesThe continuous growth of knowledege makes it verydifficult for scientists to retrieve comprehensive andaccurate data on viruses. The desired information isoften dispersed in a variety of books, journals andonline resources. This encyclopedia presents thelatest facts about all known virus in a standardizedform created by hundreds of the world's leadingvirologists. Virus taxonomy represents the [..]

Fields of interestVirology; Medical Microbiology; Microbiology


Type of publicationEncyclop(a)edia


2012. 22 p. 434 illus. In 4 volumes, not availableseparately. Hardcover

$1,600.00ISBN 978-0-387-95918-4

springer.com Business & Economics 13

M.A. Hayat, Kean University, Union, NJ, USA (Ed.)

Tumors of the Central NervousSystem, Volume 5Astrocytomas, Hemangioblastomas, and Gangliogliomas

The most recent developments in diagnostic andtherapeutic aspects of Gliomas (glioblastoma)in the brain are presented. The importance ofpersonalized medicine and clinical validation fortargeted therapy are discussed. The identificationof various types of biomarkers (determined bymolecular genetics) is included, along with theiradvantages and limitations as markers in tumordetection and diagnosis. The identification andvalidation of brain cancer (glioblastoma) genesare discussed. The role of cancer stem cells in theinitiation and persistence of malignant gliomas isexplained; response of glioblastoma cancer stemcells to various growth factors, such as epidermalgrowth factor receptor kinase inhibitor, is explained.The use of surgical resection, chemotherapy (e.g.,temozolomide), immunotherapy, and radiationtherapy for glioblastoma patients is included.Biological impediments for chemotherapy andradiotherapy for malignant glioblastoma are pointedout. Standard (established) as well as[..]

FeaturesThe most recent developments in diagnostic andtherapeutic aspects of Gliomas (glioblastoma) in thebrain are presented. The importance of personalizedmedicine and clinical validation for targeted therapyare discussed. The identification of various types ofbiomarkers (determined by molecular genetics) isincluded, along with their advantages and limitationsas markers in tumor detection and diagnosis. [..]

ContentsIntroduction. Part 1. ASTROCYTOMAS.DIAGNOSIS AND BIOMARKERS.- 1. Methylationin malignant astrocytomas.- 2. Deciphering thefunction of doppel protein in astrocytomas.- 3.Astrocytic tumors: role of antiapoptotic proteins.-4. Astrocytomas: role of wnt/β- catenin/tcf signalingpathway.- 5. Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma:role of mtor pathway.- 6. Role of progesteronepreceptor isoforms in human astrocytomas growth.-7. Astrocytic tumors: role of carbonic anhydrase ix.-8. Development of cysts in pilocytic astrocytomas:role of eosinophilic granular bodies (method).- 9.Role of[..]

Fields of interestCancer Research; Neuroradiology; Neurosurgery;Oncology; Surgery; Pathology




2012. XXV, 290 p. 53 illus., 40 in color. (Tumors of theCentral Nervous System, Vol. 5) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-2018-3

Business & Economics

N. Gaillard

A Century of Sovereign Ratings

The financial difficulties experienced by Greecesince 2009 serve as a reminder that countries(i.e., sovereigns) may default on their debt. Manyobservers considered the financial turmoil wasbehind us because major advanced countries hadadopted stimulus packages to prevent banks fromgoing bankrupt. However, there are rising doubtsabout the creditworthiness of several advancedcountries that participated in the bailouts. In thisuncertain context, it is particularly crucial to beknowledgeable about sovereign ratings. This bookprovides the necessary broad overview, which willbe of interest to both economists and investorsalike. Chapter 1 presents the main issues that areaddressed in this book. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 providethe key notions to understand sovereign ratings.Chapter 2 presents an overview of sovereign ratingactivity since the first such ratings were assigned in1918. Chapter 3 analyzes the meaning of sovereignratings and the significance of rating scales; it alsodescribes the[..]

FeaturesThe financial difficulties experienced by Greecesince 2009 serve as a reminder that countries(i.e., sovereigns) may default on their debt. Manyobservers considered the financial turmoil wasbehind us because major advanced countries hadadopted stimulus packages to prevent banks fromgoing bankrupt. However, there are rising doubtsabout the creditworthiness of several advancedcountries that [..]

ContentsIntroduction.-The Booms and Busts of theSovereign Rating Activity.-Definition, Typology,and Refinement of Sovereign Ratings.-How AreSovereign Ratings Assigned?.-Moody’s SovereignRatings: 1918–1939 and 1986–2006 Compared.-Sovereign Rating Methodologies: From Theory toPractice.-Consistency and Performance of SovereignRatings during the Interwar Years.-Consistency andPerformance of Sovereign Ratings since the 1980s.-Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P Sovereign Ratings andEMBI Global Spreads: Lessons from 1993-2007.-TheLimits of Sovereign Ratings in Light of the GreekDebt Crisis of[..]

Fields of interestFinancial Economics; Macroeconomics / MonetaryEconomics; Finance / Banking; Economic Policy





$119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0522-1

P.T. Hasler, Blättchen & Partner AG , München

Aktien richtig bewertenTheoretische Grundlagen praktisch erklärt

Ausgehend von Diskontierungsmodellen,über die der Wert einer Aktie anhand vonerwarteten Cashflow- oder Dividendenströmenermittelt wird, bis hin zu marktorientiertenMultiplikator-Verfahren, in denen Aktienrelativ zu anderen Unternehmen einer Branchebewertet werden, stellt dieses Buch alle gängigenBewertungsverfahren vor und erläutert dieseanhand von zahlreichen und themennah platziertenÜbungsbeispielen. Darüber hinaus werdenausgewählte Spezialthemen wie die Analyse vonWachstumsunternehmen oder die Bewertungzum Börsengang durchleuchtet. „Aktien richtigbewerten“ wendet sich an Privataktionäre ebensowie an den professionellen Investmentbanker,an Vermögensverwalter und Portfoliomanager,Finanzanalysten, Unternehmensberater undJournalisten sowie an alle, die regelmäßig mit demKauf und Verkauf von Aktien beschäftigt sind.Es vermittelt das (Selbst-)Bewusstsein für eineobjektive Anlageentscheidung – basierend auf einereigenen fundamentalen Unternehmensbewertung –unabhängig von den[..]

FeaturesAusgehend von Diskontierungsmodellen, überdie der Wert einer Aktie anhand von erwartetenCashflow- oder Dividendenströmen ermitteltwird, bis hin zu marktorientierten Multiplikator-Verfahren, in denen Aktien relativ zu anderenUnternehmen einer Branche bewertet werden, stelltdieses Buch alle gängigen Bewertungsverfahren vorund erläutert diese anhand von zahlreichen undthemennah platzierten [..]

ContentsGrundlagen der Bewertung börsennotierterUnternehmen.- Die integrierteUnternehmensplanung als Basisder Bewertung.- Der Einfluss desRisikos auf den Unternehmenswert.-Dividendendiskontierungsmodelle.- DiscountedCashflow-Modelle.- Wertschöpfungsmodelle.-Die Bewertung mit Referenzunternehmen.-Eigenkapitalbasierte Kennzahlen.- EV-basierteMultiplikatoren.- Substanzwertbasierte Kennzahlen.-Spezialprobleme der Unternehmensbewertung.-Die Unternehmensbewertung zum IPO.- TypischeFehler in der Unternehmensbewertung.

Fields of interestBusiness & Economics (general); Finance / Banking




2011. XX, 484 S. 36 Abb., 2 in Farbe. Hardcover

$89.95ISBN 978-3-642-21169-0

14 Business & Economics springer.com

G. Flichman, Centre International de Hautes EtudesAgronomiques Méditerranéennes, Montpelllier, France (Ed.)

Bio-Economic Models applied toAgricultural Systems

This book has the purpose of providing the "stateof the arts" concerning bio-economic modellingdealing with agricultural systems. In most cases,the contributions use a methodology combiningthe use of biophysical and economic models, in allcases, an engineering production function approachis totally or partially applied. This practice is beingdeveloped in the last years as a response to concretepolicy matters: agricultural policies are increasinglycombined with environmental and natural resourcespolicies, and this reality involves the need of anintegrated assessment, that current economic modelsare not able to provide.

FeaturesThe bio-economic modeling approach presented inthis book is a result of two distinct developments:by one side, the improvement of bio-physicalsimulation models applied to agricultural systemsand by the other, the evolution of agriculturalpolicies demanding a kind of assessment thatconventional economic models are not able toprovide. Some economists began to realize thatbiophysical models could be [..]

ContentsAcknowledgments.- Preface.- Part I.- Ch. 1.Modelling the relationship between agricultureand the environment using bio-economic models:some conceptual issues.- Ch. 2. Bio physical modelsas detailed engineering production functions.-Ch. 3. Dynamic optimisation problems: Differentresolution methods regarding agriculture andnatural resource economics.- Ch. 4. Biophysicalmodels for cropping system simulation.- PartII.- Ch. 5. Incorporating yield information froma biogeochemical model into an agriculturalproduction model to infer adoption of a newbioenergy crop.- Ch. 6.[..]

Fields of interestAgricultural Economics; Environmental Economics;Operations Research, Mathematical Programming

Target groupsGraduate



2012. XII, 220 p. 45 illus., 23 in color. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1901-9

W. Leal Filho, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany(Ed.)

Climate Change and theSustainable Use of Water Resources

The book explores the geo-chemical, physical, socialand economic impacts of climate change on watersupplies. It contains examples and case studies froma wide range of countries, and addresses the need topromote sustainable water use across the world.

FeaturesThe book explores the geo-chemical, physical, socialand economic impacts of climate change on watersupplies. It contains examples and case studies froma wide range of countries, and addresses the need topromote sustainable water use across the world.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Economics; SustainableDevelopment; Climate Change




2012. XII, 823 p. 190 illus. (Climate ChangeManagement) Hardcover

$279.00ISBN 978-3-642-22265-8

C. Spengel, University of Mannheim, Germany; A. Oestreicher,University of Göttingen, Germany

Common Corporate Tax Base in theEUImpact on the Size of Tax Bases and Effective Tax Burdens

The European Commission envisages puttingforward a proposal for a tax reform that wouldallow improving the efficiency and simplicity ofthe corporate income tax systems. This reportassesses the impact of a Common Corporate TaxBase (CCTB) on the size of the corporate tax basesof EU companies. The results of the report shallhelp to evaluate the economic consequences of theintroduction of a harmonised set of tax accountingrules. The estimates are based on the European TaxAnalyzer with data from the year 2006 and applyoptions specified by the Commission’s SteeringGroup.

FeaturesThe European Commission envisages puttingforward a proposal for a tax reform that wouldallow improving the efficiency and simplicity ofthe corporate income tax systems. This reportassesses the impact of a Common Corporate TaxBase (CCTB) on the size of the corporate tax basesof EU companies. The results of the report shallhelp to evaluate the economic consequences of theintroduction of a harmonised set [..]

ContentsIntroductions.- Methodology.- Future Value of theTax Base and Effective Company Tax Burden.

Fields of interestBusiness Taxation; Public Finance & Economics;European Integration; Accounting / Auditing




2012. XVI, 175 p. 23 illus. (ZEW Economic Studies, Vol.43) Softcover

$89.95ISBN 978-3-7908-2755-2


M.P. Johnson, University of Massachusetts Boston, MA, USA (Ed.)

Community-Based OperationsResearchDecision Modeling for Local Impact and Diverse Populations

Community-based operations research (CBOR)is the use of analytical methods with governmentand organizations in the formal and informal non-profit sector to improve the lives of individualsand communities. The beneficiaries of thesemethods tend to be localized, as well as members ofdisadvantaged and underserved groups. Examplesof problems amenable to CBOR include: designof public infrastructure such as parks and publicart; location of facilities such as homeless sheltersor elder care facilities; social interventions such aspublic health initiatives or anti-violence programs,and improved processes such as grants managementor human service provision, among many others.Solutions to these problems may be difficult and/or controversial due to conflicting notions offairness, social impacts or social norms, or becauseof stigmatized or marginalized populations. CBORapplications address the needs of organizationsworking for the public good which typically havelimited exposure to operations[..]

FeaturesCommunity-based operations research (CBOR)is the use of analytical methods with governmentand organizations in the formal and informal non-profit sector to improve the lives of individualsand communities. The beneficiaries of thesemethods tend to be localized, as well as members ofdisadvantaged and underserved groups. Examplesof problems amenable to CBOR include: design ofpublic infrastructure such [..]

ContentsCommunity-Based Operations Research:Introduction, Theory and Applications.- Tutorialsin Operations Research 2007: "Community-Based Operations Research".- OperationsManagement in Community-Based NonprofitOrganizations.- Modeling Equity for AllocatingPublic Resources.- Spatial Optimization andGeographic Uncertainty: Implications for SexOffender.- Locating Neighborhood Parks witha Lexicographic Multiobjective OptimizationMethod.- Using GIS-Based Models to ProtectChildren from Lead Exposure.- A Model for HairCare Flow in Salons in the Black Community.- StreetGangs: A Modeling[..]

Fields of interestOperation Research / Decision Theory; FinancialEconomics; Operations Research, MathematicalProgramming; Social Policy




2012. XXIII, 340 p. 68 illus., 54 in color. (InternationalSeries in Operations Research & Management Science,Vol. 167) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0805-5

P. Brucker, University of Osnabrück, Germany; S. Knust, Universityof Osnabrück, Germany

Complex Scheduling

FeaturesReihentext:GOR The German Society of OperationsResearch - and its members provide numeroussignificant contributions to Operations Research/Management Science, with respect to both theoryand practice. In order to demonstrate the highstandards of these contributions and to make themmore easily available, in particular to researchersand practitioners from outside the German-speakingcountries, [..]

ContentsScheduling Models.- Algorithms and Complexity.-Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling.- ComplexJob-Shop Scheduling.

Fields of interestOperation Research / Decision Theory; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; Algorithms;Optimization; Computational Science andEngineering




2012. X, 340 p. 115 illus. (GOR-Publications) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-3-642-23928-1

M. Dabrowski, CASE - Center for Social and Economic Research,Warsaw, Poland; M. Maliszewska, CASE - Center for Social andEconomic Research, Warsaw, Poland (Eds.)

EU Eastern NeighborhoodEconomic Potential and Future Development

The selected papers in this volume were preparedunder the research project on “EU EasternNeighborhood: Economic Potential and FutureDevelopment (ENEPO)” funded by the EU SixthFramework Program. They discuss the broadspectrum of development issues in the EU EasternNeighborhood and economic relations betweenthe enlarged EU and its Eastern neighbors inthe former USSR. Individual chapters addressareas of economic and social development, trade,energy, investment, migration, costs and benefitsof economic reforms, development assistance andpolitical economy of policy reforms. In particular,they examine interrelations and mutual synergiesbetween trade liberalization, inflow of foreigninvestment, economic and institutional reformsand a reduction of income and developmentdisparities. The publication thus closes an importantknowledge gap in respect to the economic, social andinstitutional development of the CIS region and itseconomic relations with the EU.

FeaturesThe selected papers in this volume were preparedunder the research project on “EU EasternNeighborhood: Economic Potential and FutureDevelopment (ENEPO)” funded by the EU SixthFramework Program. They discuss the broadspectrum of development issues in the EU EasternNeighborhood and economic relations between theenlarged EU and its Eastern neighbors in the formerUSSR. Individual chapters address areas of [..]

ContentsThe Development Gap Between the CIS and EU.-East-West Integration: A Geographical EconomicsApproach.- Deep Integration with the EU: Impacton Selected ENP Countries and Russia.- EnergizingEU-FSU Relations: Challenges and Opportunities.-The Motives and Impediments to FDI in theCIS.- Global Ageing and the MacroeconomicConsequences of Migration from NeighborhoodCountries to Europe.- Income and DistributionEffects of Migration and Remittances.- InstitutionalConvergence of the CIS Towards EuropeanBenchmarks.- Institutional Harmonization in theContext of EU Cooperation with Its[..]

Fields of interestEuropean Integration; Economic Policy; EconomicSystems; Development Economics; InternationalEconomics; Migration




2011. XX, 200 p. 40 illus. Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-3-642-21092-1


J. Chevallier, University Paris Dauphine, France

Econometric Analysis of CarbonMarketsThe European Union Emissions Trading Scheme and the CleanDevelopment Mechanism

Through analysis of the European UnionEmissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and theClean Development Mechanism (CDM), this bookdemonstrates how to use a variety of econometrictechniques to analyze the evolving and expandingcarbon markets sphere, techniques that can beextrapolated to the worldwide marketplace. Itfeatures stylized facts about carbon markets froman economics perspective, as well as covering keyaspects of pricing strategies, risk and portfoliomanagement.

FeaturesThrough analysis of the European UnionEmissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and theClean Development Mechanism (CDM), this bookdemonstrates how to use a variety of econometrictechniques to analyze the evolving and expandingcarbon markets sphere, techniques that can beextrapolated to the worldwide marketplace. Itfeatures stylized facts about carbon markets from aneconomics perspective, as well as [..]

Contents1. Introduction to Emissions Trading.- 2. CO2 PriceFundamentals.- 3. Link With The Macroeconomy.-4. The Clean Development Mechanism.- 5. Risk-Hedging Strategies And Portfolio Management.- 6.Advanced Topics: Time-To-Maturity and Modelingthe Volatility of Carbon Prices.- Solutions.- Index.

Fields of interestBusiness & Economics (general); EnvironmentalEconomics; Financial Economics; Statistics (general);Statistics and Computing / Statistics Programs;Environment (general)




2012. XXX, 217 p. 74 illus., 29 in color. Hardcover

$79.95ISBN 978-94-007-2411-2

J. Barjis, TU Delft, The Netherlands; T. Eldabi, Brunel University,Uxbridge, UK; A. Gupta, Minnesota State University, Moorhead,MN, USA (Eds.)

Enterprise and OrganizationalModeling and Simulation7th International Workshop, EOMAS 2011, held at CAiSE 2011,London, UK, June 20-21, 2011, Selected Papers

This book constitutes the post conferenceproceedings of the 7th International Workshopon Enterprise and Organizational Modeling andSimulation, EOMAS 2011, held in conjunctionwith CAiSE 2011 in London, UK, in June2011.Enterprises are purposefully designed systemsused to fulfill certain functions. An extendedenterprise and organizational study involvesboth analysis and design activities, in whichmodeling and simulation play prominent roles.Therelated techniques and methods are effective,efficient, economic, and widely used in enterpriseengineering, organizational study, and businessprocess management. The 14 contributions inthis volume were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 29 submissions, and they explore these topics,address the underlying challenges, find and improveon solutions, and demonstrate the applicationof modeling and simulation in the domains ofenterprises, their organizations and underlyingbusiness processes.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the post conferenceproceedings of the 7th International Workshopon Enterprise and Organizational Modeling andSimulation, EOMAS 2011, held in conjunctionwith CAiSE 2011 in London, UK, in June2011.Enterprises are purposefully designed systemsused to fulfill certain functions. An extendedenterprise and organizational study involves bothanalysis and design activities, in [..]

Fields of interestBusiness Information Systems; Computer Appl.in Administrative Data Processing; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); Simulation andModeling




2011. X, 215 p. (Lecture Notes in Business InformationProcessing, Vol. 88) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24174-1

A.R. Faroque, Y. Takahashi

Export Assistance: The Way Backand ForwardAn Empirical Investigation into Developing Country “BornGlobals”

“Born global” (BG) firms have attracted manyresearchers throughout the last decade. Theemergence of this phenomenon initially posed aserious challenge to the validity and applicability ofthe traditional “stage” theory of internationalization;however, scholars have more recently been ableto reconcile traditional and new theories intoa single framework for studying the process ofinternationalization. This volume applies bothnetwork theory and knowledge-based theoryto analyze export assistance in the context ofinternationalization of low-tech BG firms indeveloping countries (with an in-depth study ofthe apparel industry in Bangladesh). The findingsthat non-governmental network partners providemore useful advice than government agencies isone that may resonate through other countries,including developed economies. Government’smore useful role is confined to the financial supportand incentives that are provided to such firms. It is,however, the commitment to exporting that[..]

Features“Born global” (BG) firms have attracted manyresearchers throughout the last decade. Theemergence of this phenomenon initially posed aserious challenge to the validity and applicability ofthe traditional “stage” theory of internationalization;however, scholars have more recently been ableto reconcile traditional and new theories intoa single framework for studying the process ofinternationalization. [..]

Fields of interestInternational Economics; Economic Policy;Development Economics


Type of publicationBrief


2012. XII, 73 p. 4 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Business, Vol. 4)Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1295-3


G. Michelagnoli, University of Florence, Italy

Ezio Tarantelli - Economic Theoryand Industrial Relations

The present book analyses the work of EzioTarantelli, a remarkable Italian scientist andeconomist killed by the Red Brigades in 1985 afteronly a short life (1941-1985). Tarantelli’s work andits implications are not only of importance for Italianresearchers, but also represents a contribution ofinterest to economists worldwide. The first chapterof this volume shows the most important featuresof the European and Italian economy from 1970 to1985. The contribution of Tarantelli, in fact, was hisattempt to address the questions arising from such acontext, incorporating the thought of F. Modiglianiand J. Robinson in the process. After some briefbiographical notes in the second chapter, the thirdand the fourth concentrate on Tarantelli’s theoreticalcontribution. The fifth chapter and the conclusions,finally, show how, from his economic analysis, hederived some economic policy proposals that stillhold relevance today. The text includes a completebibliography of his scientific writings.

FeaturesThe present book analyses the work of EzioTarantelli, a remarkable Italian scientist andeconomist killed by the Red Brigades in 1985 afteronly a short life (1941-1985). Tarantelli’s work andits implications are not only of importance for Italianresearchers, but also represents a contribution ofinterest to economists worldwide. The first chapterof this volume shows the most important features ofthe [..]

ContentsMacroeconomic Sceneries and Industrial Relationsin Italy (1970-1985).- Ezio Tarantelli: Sketches of anIntellectual Biography.- Analytical Refinements ofthe Post Keynesian Model.- Post Keynesian Modeland Industrial Conflict.- Tarantelli's EconomicPolicy Proposals.- Concluding Remarks.- EzioTarantelli's Scientific Writings Bibliography.

Fields of interestMethodology and the History of Economic Thought;Economic Policy; Economic Theory




2012. XV, 134 p. 6 illus. Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-22311-2

A.L. Carsrud, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, CA; M.Brännback, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland

Family Firms in TransitionCase Studies on Succession, Inheritance, and Governance

Many of the challenges faced by family-ownedbusinesses develop after the firm has reached a stageof maturity, when the first generation is faced withissues concerning the role of their children in thebusiness and the long-term future of the enterprise. This collection of case studies from around the worlddemonstrates how governance of both the businessand the family (or lack thereof) impacts successionof leadership in the firm and the inheritance ofownership and wealth.It is the role of governanceand how it impacts both family and firm that linkthese family business cases together with successionand inheritance. These topics have been clusteredtogether because the social systems of the family andthe management system of the firm have significantimpacts on the success, or failure, of successionplans. All the planning in the world for successionand inheritance will not succeed if the firm does nothave a well established and functional governancesystem. Likewise, if the family[..]

FeaturesMany of the challenges faced by family-ownedbusinesses develop after the firm has reached a stageof maturity, when the first generation is faced withissues concerning the role of their children in thebusiness and the long-term future of the enterprise. This collection of case studies from around the worlddemonstrates how governance of both the businessand the family (or lack thereof) impacts [..]

Fields of interestEntrepreneurship; Management/Business forProfessionals




2012. XI, 122 p. 3 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Business, Vol.3) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1200-7

R. Sausgruber, Universität Innsbruck; N. Josef, UniversitätInnsbruck; G. Pruckner, Universität Linz (Eds.)

Gesundheits- und Sozialpolitik imDiskursFestschrift für Engelbert Theurl zum 60. Geburtstag

Das Buch „Gesundheits- und Sozialpolitik imDiskurs“ diskutiert in mehreren Beiträgen auseiner sozial- und wirtschaftswissenschaftlichenPerspektive aktuelle Entwicklungen derGesundheits- und Sozialpolitik. Ein Schwerpunktliegt auf einer Analyse der österreichischen undeuropäischen Systeme der Gesundheits- undSozialpolitik. Im ersten Themenblock werdenAspekte der Verteilungsproblematik behandelt.Dabei werden Fragen der globalen Armut undder Ungleichheit am Arbeitsmarkt analysiert.Diskutiert werden auch die Verteilungswirkungendes österreichischen Abgabensystems. Neben derVerteilungsfrage werden Beschäftigungseffektevon Unternehmensübernahmen, ökonomischeAspekte der Freiwilligenarbeit undAnsiedlungsentscheidungen von Migrantenin Europa untersucht. Im zweiten Teil werdenaus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven Problemeder Gesundheitspolitik erörtert. Der Bogenspannt sich von Fragen des Angebots und derInanspruchnahme von Gesundheitsleistungen bishin zum Gesundheitszustand der Bevölkerung.

FeaturesDas Buch „Gesundheits- und Sozialpolitik imDiskurs“ diskutiert in mehreren Beiträgen auseiner sozial- und wirtschaftswissenschaftlichenPerspektive aktuelle Entwicklungen derGesundheits- und Sozialpolitik. Ein Schwerpunktliegt auf einer Analyse der österreichischen undeuropäischen Systeme der Gesundheits- undSozialpolitik. Im ersten Themenblock werdenAspekte der Verteilungsproblematik behandelt. [..]

Fields of interestEconomic Policy




2011. XVI, 344 S. Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0553-5


J. Kuster, Winterthur, Schweiz; E. Huber, Sargans, Schweiz;R. Lippmann, Cham, Schweiz; A. Schmid, Winkel, Schweiz; E.Schneider, Warth, Schweiz; U. Witschi, Ennetbaden, Schweiz; R.Wüst, Otelfingen, Schweiz

Handbuch Projektmanagement

Der Praktiker findet hier eine umfassendeAnleitung für die effiziente Abwicklung vonProjekten, eine systematische Übersicht überalle Projektphasen und Projektprozesse,ausführliche Handlungsempfehlungen undeine Sammlung wichtiger Methoden undInstrumente. Die Erfolgsfaktoren werdenim Detail beschrieben und schließen auchkomplexe Themen wie Führung, Teamarbeit undKonfliktlösung mit ein. Der Projektmanagement-Kompass vorne im Buch erleichtert dieÜbersicht. Zahlreiche Vorlagen, Checklistenund Tabellen unterstützen die Umsetzung indie Praxis. Hilfreich ist auch die Referenzlistezur Vorbereitung auf eine Zertifizierung nachIPMA. Kurzum: das optimale Nachschlagewerkfür Entscheidungsträger, Projektauftraggeber,Projektmanager, Controller und Projektmitarbeiterin Industrie, Dienstleistungssektor und öffentlicherVerwaltung sowie für Studierende an Fachschulen,Fachhochschulen und Universitäten.

FeaturesDieses Handbuch enthält auf 450 Seiten mit 230Abbildungen die gesammelten Erfahrungen derAutoren aus ihrer langjährigen Projektarbeit sowieden über 1500 Workshops und Seminaren zu denThemen Projektmanagement und Führung, diesie seit vielen Jahren für die Stiftung BWI der ETHZürich durchgeführt haben. Der Praktiker findethier eine umfassende Anleitung für die effizienteAbwicklung von [..]

ContentsProjektmanagement im Überblick: WarumProjektmanagement?.- Was sind Projekte?.- Wasist Projektmanagement?.- Projektmanagementund seine theoretischen Fundamente.- DasPhasenkonzept.- Andere Vorgehensmodelle.-Projektbewertung und Projektportfolio.-Trends im Projektmanagement.- Struktur undVorgehensweisen: Phase "Initialisierung".-Phase "Vorstudie".- Phase "Konzept".-Phase "Realisierung".- Phase "Einführung".-Vertiefungsthemen: Projektinitialisierung.-Projektorganisation.- Projektplanung.-Projektcontrolling.- Information, Kommunikation,Dokumentation.- Führung und Zusammenarbeit.-[..]

Fields of interestProject Management; Management/Businessfor Professionals; Personnel Management;Organization / Planning; Business Strategy/Leadership




2011. XVIII, 454 S. 227 Abb. Hardcover

$89.95ISBN 978-3-642-21242-0

Y.K. Dwivedi, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, UnitedKingdom; M.R. Wade, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;S.L. Schneberger, Principia College, Elsah, Illinois, USA (Eds.)

Information Systems TheoryExplaining and Predicting Our Digital Society, Vol. 1

The overall mission of this book is to providea comprehensive understanding and coverageof the various theories and models used in ISresearch. Specifically, it aims to focus on thefollowing key objectives: To describe the varioustheories and models applicable to studying IS/ITmanagement issues. To outline and describe, foreach of the various theories and models, independentand dependent constructs, reference discipline/originating area, originating author(s), seminalarticles, level of analysis (i.e. firm, individual,industry) and links with other theories. Toprovide a critical review/meta-analysis of IS/ITmanagement articles that have used a particulartheory/model.To discuss how a theory can be usedto better understand how information systems canbe effectively deployed in today’s digital world. Thisbook contributes to our understanding of a numberof theories and models. The theoretical contributionof this book is that it analyzes and synthesizes therelevant literature in order[..]

FeaturesThe overall mission of this book is to provide acomprehensive understanding and coverage of thevarious theories and models used in IS research.Specifically, it aims to focus on the following keyobjectives: To describe the various theories andmodels applicable to studying IS/IT managementissues. To outline and describe, for each of thevarious theories and models, independent and [..]

ContentsThe Updated DeLone and McLean Model ofInformation Systems Success.- If They Build It, WillThey Come? The Technology Acceptance Model.- ABibliometric Analysis of Articles Citing the UnifiedTheory of Acceptance and Use of Technology.- Whydo People Reject Technologies: A Review of UserResistance Theories.- Task-Technology Fit Theory:A Survey and Synopsis of the Literature.- MigratingProcesses from Physical to Virtual Environments:Process Virtualization Theory.- The Theory ofDeferred Action: Purposive Design as DeferredSystems for Emergent Orgaisations.- Resource-basedView[..]

Fields of interestBusiness Information Systems; Information Systemsand Communication Service; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet)




2012. XXVI, 501 p. 44 illus. (Integrated Series inInformation Systems, Vol. 28) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4419-6107-5

Y.K. Dwivedi, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, UnitedKingdom; M.R. Wade, York University, Toronto, Canada; S.L.Schneberger, Principia College, Elsah, IL, USA (Eds.)

Information Systems TheoryExplaining and Predicting Our Digital Society, Vol. 2

The overall mission of this book is to providea comprehensive understanding and coverageof the various theories and models used in ISresearch. Specifically, it aims to focus on thefollowing key objectives: To describe the varioustheories and models applicable to studying IS/ITmanagement issues. To outline and describe, foreach of the various theories and models, independentand dependent constructs, reference discipline/originating area, originating author(s), seminalarticles, level of analysis (i.e. firm, individual,industry) and links with other theories. Toprovide a critical review/meta-analysis of IS/ITmanagement articles that have used a particulartheory/model.To discuss how a theory can be usedto better understand how information systems canbe effectively deployed in today’s digital world. Thisbook contributes to our understanding of a numberof theories and models. The theoretical contributionof this book is that it analyzes and synthesizes therelevant literature in order[..]

FeaturesThe overall mission of this book is to provide acomprehensive understanding and coverage of thevarious theories and models used in IS research.Specifically, it aims to focus on the following keyobjectives: To describe the various theories andmodels applicable to studying IS/IT managementissues. To outline and describe, for each of thevarious theories and models, independent and [..]

ContentsEmploying Personal Construct Theory toUnderstand Information Systems: A PracticalGuide for Researchers.- Psychological Ownershipand the Individual Appropriation of Technology.-Transactive Memory and its Application in ISResearch.- The Language-Action Approach:Information Systems Supporting Social Actions.-A Review of the Organizational InformationProcessing Theory.- Scientia Potentia Est:Organizational Learning, Absorptive Capacity andthe Power of Knowledge.- Applying Actor NetworkTheory and Managing Controversy.- Using Conceptsfrom Structuration Theory and Consequence of[..]

Fields of interestBusiness Information Systems; Information Systemsand Communication Service; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet)




2012. XXV, 445 p. 36 illus. (Integrated Series inInformation Systems, Vol. 29) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9706-7


A. Dolgin, Moscow State School of Economics, Moscow, Russia

Manifesto of the New EconomyInstitutions and Business Models of the Digital Society

The book describes the main directions for thedevelopment of the digital society. The authorangles its book to those who are interested to knowwhat would replace search engines, and how socialnetworks would evolve; what profit can be madeof different forms of informational collaboration(crowdsourcing, collaborative filtering). And, themain thing, how it will influence the structure ofthe society and human pursuit for happiness. Theauthor does not confine himself to a theory, he setsand solves practical questions: How talent, successand “stardom” are interconnected, how to makemoney in social networks, what is the business modelfor the development of entertainment and media,how to measure cultural values, and what is thesubjective time of the individual and how to makeit qualitative? There have been no answers to thesequestions before. Internet and social networks haveprovided tools and data that Alexander Dolgin wasthe first to use in economics.

FeaturesHow do social networking services earn money?What is the "second hand of the market" and howdoes it operate? Why does society need so manydifferent kinds of goods? What does happinesseconomics not reveal about happiness?What isthe link between talent, success and “stardom”?What is the business development model for theentertainment and media [..]

ContentsThe second invisible hand of the market.- TheSymbolic Economics approach to the humanitiesand humanitarian practices.

Fields of interestEconomic Theory; Methodology and the Historyof Economic Thought; Business & ManagementScience; Computer Appl. in Social and BehavioralSciences; Computer Communication Networks;Social Sciences (general)




2012. VI, 143 p. 38 illus., 3 in color. Hardcover

$59.95ISBN 978-3-642-21276-5

Th. Becker, btc-projects, Bonn; I. Dammer, conparaGesellschaft für Unternehmensberatung, Köln; J. Howaldt,Sozialforschungsstelle Dortmund; A. Loose, KOKON Consult,Solingen (Eds.)

NetzwerkmanagementMit Kooperation zum Unternehmenserfolg

Netzwerke, Kooperationen und Verbünde gewinneninsbesondere für mittelständische Industrieund Dienstleister als Mittel zur Sicherung desUnternehmenserfolgs und der Zukunftsfähigkeiteine immer größere Bedeutung. Allerdingswirft die Gründung einer solchen Kooperationspezifische Fragen auf und stellt Anforderungenan Organisation und Management, die für diebeteiligten Unternehmen und Institutionenungewohnt sind und ihnen oft Probleme bereiten.Der reichhaltigen wissenschaftlichen Literaturstehen bislang kaum praxisnahe Publikationengegenüber, die interessierten Unternehmen dievielfältigen Aspekte von der Gründung bis hinzum professionellen Management von Netzwerkenaufzeigen. Diese Lücke schließt das vorliegende Buchdes Kompetenzzentrums Netzwerkmanagement, das2001 von 17 Partnern als Plattform zur Bündelungund Verbreitung von Netzwerk-Know-howgegründet wurde. Erfahrene Netzwerkmanagerund -betreuer beschreiben darin umfassend undpraxisorientiert die Grundlagen erfolgreichen[..]

FeaturesNetzwerke, Kooperationen und Verbünde gewinneninsbesondere für mittelständische Industrieund Dienstleister als Mittel zur Sicherung desUnternehmenserfolgs und der Zukunftsfähigkeiteine immer größere Bedeutung. Allerdingswirft die Gründung einer solchen Kooperationspezifische Fragen auf und stellt Anforderungenan Organisation und Management, die für diebeteiligten Unternehmen und Institutionen [..]

ContentsStrukturen erfolgreicher Kooperation.-Kooperationen im Fokus der Politik.- ErfolgreichesNetzwerkmanagement: Prozesse und Tools.-Kooperation konkret.- Serviceteil.

Fields of interestOrganization / Planning; Engineering Economics,Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Management/Business for Professionals; Technology Management



Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business daysOktober 28, 2011

2011. XVII, 390 S. 70 Abb. Hardcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-642-19332-3

J. Grabis, Riga Technical University, Latvia; M. Kirikova, RigaTechnical University, Latvia (Eds.)

Perspectives in BusinessInformatics Research10th International Conference, BIR 2011, Riga, Latvia, October6-8, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 10th International Conference on Perspectives inBusiness Informatics Research (BIR), held in Riga,Latvia, in October 2011.The 25 full papers acceptedfor this volume were selected from 68 submissions.In addition, two invited papers presented at theconference are also included. The papers havebeen organized in topical sessions on businessintelligence and performance management, data andprocesses, ontologies, architectures, stakeholders'perspectives, Web information systems and services,and systems approach.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 10th International Conference on Perspectives inBusiness Informatics Research (BIR), held in Riga,Latvia, in October 2011.The 25 full papers acceptedfor this volume were selected from 68 submissions.In addition, two invited papers presented at theconference are also included. The papers havebeen organized in topical sessions on business [..]

Fields of interestBusiness Information Systems; Computer Appl.in Administrative Data Processing; ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Storageand Retrieval; Information Systems Applications(incl.Internet)



Due: November 3, 2011

2011. XV, 355 p. (Lecture Notes in Business InformationProcessing, Vol. 90) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24510-7


F. Harmsen, Maastricht University, The Netherlands; K.Grahlmann, Ernst & Young Advisory, Amsterdam, TheNetherlands; E. Proper, Public Research Centre - Henri Tudor,Luxembourg-Kirchberg, Luxembourg (Eds.)

Practice-Driven Research onEnterprise TransformationThird Working Conference, PRET 2011, Luxembourg,September 6, 2011, Proceedings

This volume constitutes the proceedings of theThird Working Conference on Practice-DrivenResearch on Enterprise Transformation (PRET),held in Luxembourg, on September 6, 2010, asthe industrial track of the 13th IEEE Conferenceon Commerce and Enterprise Computing (CEC2011). The third edition of PRET marks a closecollaboration between academia and practice.With the specific purpose of mutual learning andcrossfertilization, top practitioners from industrywere invited to submit case studies. To give themenough space for presentation, only four academicpapers were accepted. These papers were submittedwith a length of 25 pages to enable a more detailedcoverage of the related research and to stimulatefurther discussions during the conference. The topicscovered are Enterprise Architecture, Business and ITAlignment, and Business Process Management andEvaluation.

FeaturesThis volume constitutes the proceedings of theThird Working Conference on Practice-DrivenResearch on Enterprise Transformation (PRET),held in Luxembourg, on September 6, 2011, asthe industrial track of the 13th IEEE Conferenceon Commerce and Enterprise Computing (CEC2011). The third edition of PRET marked a closecollaboration between academia and practice. Withthe specific purpose of mutual [..]

Fields of interestBusiness Information Systems; Computer Appl.in Administrative Data Processing; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); Management ofComputing and Information Systems




2011. IX, 147 p. (Lecture Notes in Business InformationProcessing, Vol. 89) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23387-6

Q.H. Ansari, Aligarh Muslim University, India; J.-C. Yao, KaohsiungMedical University, Taiwan (Eds.)

Recent Developments in VectorOptimization

We always come cross several decision-makingproblems in our daily life. Such problems are alwaysconflicting in which many different view pointsshould be satisfied. In politics, business, industrialsystems, management science, networks, etc. oneoften encounters such kind of problems. The mostimportant and difficult part in such problems is theconflict between various objectives and goals. Inthese problems, one has to find the minimum(ormaximum) for several objective functions. Suchproblems are called vector optimization problems(VOP),multi-criteria optimization problems ormulti-objective optimization problems. This volumedeals with several different topics / aspects of vectoroptimization theory ranging from the very beginningto the most recent one. It contains fourteen chapterswritten by different experts in the field of vectoroptimization.

FeaturesWe always come cross several decision-makingproblems in our daily life. Such problems are alwaysconflicting in which many different view pointsshould be satisfied. In politics, business, industrialsystems, management science, networks, etc. oneoften encounters such kind of problems. The mostimportant and difficult part in such problems is theconflict between various objectives and goals. Inthese [..]

Fields of interestOperation Research / Decision Theory;Optimization; Operations Research, MathematicalProgramming




2012. XXIV, 551 p. 26 illus. (Vector Optimization, Vol. 1)Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-21113-3

J. Li, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China; J.Chen, Bank of China, Beijing, China; S. Wang, Chinese Academyof Sciences, Beijing, China

Risk Management of Supply andCash Flows in Supply Chains

Risk management has become an essential issuein supply chain management, from the modelingof the decision maker's risk preference, and thestudies on uncertain elements such as demand,supply, price, lead time, etc., to the considerationof more practical background including cashflow constraints, inventory financing and delayedcash payment. In this new volume, the authorsprovide a framework to study the interaction ofvarious factors related to risk and their influenceon supply chain management. The scope of areascovered includes operations management, decisionanalysis, and business administration. This bookfocuses on several key issues of risk management insupply chains. Specifically, an analysis frameworkis presented for studying the supplier selectionproblem and identifying the optimal sourcingstrategy in a one-retailer two-suppliers supply chainwith random yields. The optimal sourcing strategy ofa retailer and the pricing strategies of two suppliersunder an environment of supply[..]

FeaturesRisk management has become an essential issuein supply chain management, from the modelingof the decision maker's risk preference, and thestudies on uncertain elements such as demand,supply, price, lead time, etc., to the considerationof more practical background including cash flowconstraints, inventory financing and delayed cashpayment. In this new volume, the authors provide aframework to study [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Dynamic Suppliers Selection: Singleor Dual Sourcing?.- Sourcing Strategy of Retailer andPricing Strategies of Suppliers.- Dynamic InventoryManagement with Cash Flow Constraints.-Dynamic Inventory Management with Short-TermFinancing.- Delayed Cash Payment, Receivableand Inventory Management.- Game Analysis inNegotiation of Iron Ore Price.- Conclusions andFurther Research Topics.

Fields of interestOperation Research / Decision Theory; Production /Logistics; Management/Business for Professionals




2011. XVII, 202 p. 17 illus. (International Series inOperations Research & Management Science, Vol. 165)Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0510-8


H.-G. Servatius, Universität Stuttgart, Deutschland; U.Schneidewind, Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, EnergieGmbH, Wuppertal, Deutschland; D. Rohlfing, Smart Energy Blog,Brühl, Deutschland (Eds.)

Smart EnergyWandel zu einem nachhaltigen Energiesystem

Mit den Ereignissen und Entscheidungen desJahres 2011 wurde endgültig derWandel imUmbau unseres Energiesystems eingeleitet.Welche Perspektiven ergeben sich daraus fürdie Unternehmen des Energiesektors? NamhafteAutoren aus Wissenschaft und Praxis beschreibenin diesem Buch, wie der Wandel in Richtungauf mehr Nachhaltigkeit gelingen kann. Einewichtige Rolle spielen dabei die sogenanntenSmart-Technologien. Die Herausforderungfür Versorger und Technikanbieter liegt darin,erfolgreich neue Geschäftsmodelle zu realisieren. DieAutoren arbeiten in zukunftsweisenden Projektenin diesem Themenfeld und berichten über ihreFortschritte beim Umbau der Energiebranche. DasBuch ist in fünf Themenblöcke gegliedert:NeueGeschäftsmodelle, Transformationen undZukunftsentwürfeHerausforderungen aus der Sichtverschiedener AkteureEnergieeffizienz, SmartMetering und intelligente GebäudeTransformationder Netze zu Smart GridsSmart Cities undElektromobilität

FeaturesMit den Ereignissen und Entscheidungen des Jahres2011 wurde endgültig derWandel im Umbau unseresEnergiesystems eingeleitet. Welche Perspektivenergeben sich daraus für die Unternehmen desEnergiesektors? Namhafte Autoren aus Wissenschaftund Praxis beschreiben in diesem Buch, wie derWandel in Richtung auf mehr Nachhaltigkeitgelingen kann. Eine wichtige Rolle spielen dabei diesogenannten [..]

ContentsVorwort.- Part A: Neue Geschäftsmodelle,Transformationen und Zukunftsentwürfe.- PartB: Herausforderungen aus der Sicht verschiedenerAkteure.- Part C: Energieeffizienz, Smart Meteringund intelligente Gebäude.- Part D: Transformationder Netze zu Smart Grids.- Part E: Smart Cities undElektromobilität.

Fields of interestTechnology Management; Renewable andGreen Energy; Energy Systems; EnvironmentalManagement




2012. XXXIII, 475 S. 127 Abb. Hardcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-642-21819-4

G. Parodi, Università "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Italia; D.Sciulli, Università "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Italia (Eds.)

Social ExclusionShort and Long Term Causes and Consequences

The book provides a panoramic approach to socialexclusion, with emphasis on structural causes(education, health, accidents) and on short termcauses connected with the crisis which started in2008. The picture emerging, based on econometricanalysis, is that the crisis has widened the risk ofsocial exclusion, from the structural groups, likedisabled people and formerly convicted people,to other groups, like the young, unemployed, lowskilled workers and immigrants, in terms of income,poverty, health, unemployment, transition betweenoccupational statuses, participation, leading to awidening of socio-economic duality. It has alsobeen stressed the relevance of definitions of socio-economic outcomes for the evaluation of the crisis,and their consequences to define interventionsto fight socio-economic effects of the economicdownturn. The adequacy of welfare policies to copewith social exclusion, especially during a crisis, hasbeen called into question.

FeaturesThe book provides a panoramic approach to socialexclusion, with emphasis on structural causes(education, health, accidents) and on short termcauses connected with the crisis which started in2008. The picture emerging, based on econometricanalysis, is that the crisis has widened the risk ofsocial exclusion, from the structural groups, likedisabled people and formerly convicted people, toother groups, [..]

ContentsThe structural and long term causes of socialexclusion .- Groups structurally vulnerable to socialexclusion .- Economic crisis, labour markets andsocial exclusion.

Fields of interestLabor Economics; Economic Policy; Social Policy




2012. X, 264 p. 28 illus. (AIEL Series in LabourEconomics, Vol.) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-3-7908-2771-2

M. Bertocchi, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy; G. Consigli,University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy; M.A.H. Dempster,University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom (Eds.)

Stochastic Optimization Methods inFinance and EnergyNew Financial Products and Energy Market Strategies

This volume presents a collection of contributionsdedicated to applied problems in the financialand energy sectors that have been formulated andsolved in a stochastic optimization framework.The invited authors represent a group of scientistsand practitioners, who cooperated in recent yearsto facilitate the growing penetration of stochasticprogramming techniques in real-world applications,inducing a significant advance over a large spectrumof complex decision problems.After the recentwidespread liberalization of the energy sector inEurope and the unprecedented growth of energyprices in international commodity markets, we havewitnessed a significant convergence of strategicdecision problems in the energy and financialsectors. This has often resulted in common openissues and has induced a remarkable effort by theindustrial and scientific communities to facilitate theadoption of advanced analytical and decision tools.The main concerns of the financial community overthe last decade[..]

FeaturesThis volume presents a collection of contributionsdedicated to applied problems in the financialand energy sectors that have been formulated andsolved in a stochastic optimization framework.The invited authors represent a group of scientistsand practitioners, who cooperated in recent yearsto facilitate the growing penetration of stochasticprogramming techniques in real-world applications,inducing a [..]

ContentsUsing the Kelly Criterion for Investing.- DesigningMinimum Guaranteed Return Funds.- PerformanceEnhancements for Defined Benefit PensionPlans.- Hedging Market and Credit Risk inCorporate Bond Portfolios.- Dynamic PortfolioManagement for Property and Casualty Insurance.-Pricing Reinsurance Contracts.- A NonlinearDecision Support Model for Weekly Operation ofHydrothermal Systems.- Hedging the Portfolio ofa Hydro-energy Producer.- Short-term Tradingfor Electricity Producers.- Structuring BilateralEnergy Contract Portfolios in Competitive Markets.-Tactical Portfolio Planning in[..]

Fields of interestOperation Research / Decision Theory; EnergyEconomics; Financial Economics; Optimization




2011. XXIII, 474 p. 133 illus., 65 in color. (InternationalSeries in Operations Research & Management Science,Vol. 163) Hardcover

$239.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9585-8


D. Jansen, German University of Administrative Sciences, Speyer,Germany; K. Ostertag, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems andInnovation Research, Karlsruhe, Germany; R. Walz, FraunhoferInstitute for Systems and Innovtion Research, Karlsruhe,Germany (Eds.)

Sustainability Innovations in theElectricity Sector

The future of modern societies depends on theirability to deal with the challenge of climate changein the coming decades. One essential component isa better understanding of innovation processes inthe energy sector. This book focuses on sustainabilityinnovations in renewable energies, combined heatand power, and energy service contracting, andanalyses the institutions, actors and functionswithin the innovation system. Of particular interestis the question of whether the joint effect of EU-driven market liberalization and climate policieswill succeed in establishing market forces that willdrive actors towards more climate-friendly energyproduction. A special focus is on the role of localutilities in the electricity sector as opposed to largetransmission net operators or regional net operators.The countries covered in the contributions includeGermany, Denmark, the UK, Switzerland, and theNetherlands.

FeaturesThe future of modern societies depends on theirability to deal with the challenge of climate changein the coming decades. One essential component isa better understanding of innovation processes inthe energy sector. This book focuses on sustainabilityinnovations in renewable energies, combined heatand power, and energy service contracting, andanalyses the institutions, actors and functions withinthe [..]

ContentsPreface.- 1 Local Utilities in the German ElectricityMarket and their Role in the Diffusion ofInnovations in Energy Efficiency and ClimateChange Mitigation.- 2 Contracting and Mikro-KWK- the Role of Municipal Utilities in Germany.- 3Governance variety in the energy service contractingmarket.- 4 Cooperation and Shareholding AmongLocal Utilities - Driving Factors and Effects.- 5 LocalUtilities Under the EU Emission Trading Scheme:Innovation Impacts on Electricity GenerationPortfolios.- 6 Exploring the Linkages BetweenCarbon Markets and Sustainable Innovations in theEnergy[..]

Fields of interestTechnology Management; EnvironmentalEconomics; Energy Policy, Economics andManagement; Sociology, general; Political Science,general




2012. X, 193 p. 19 illus. (Sustainability and Innovation)Hardcover

$139.00

ISBN 978-3-7908-2729-3 P. Sigismondi, Annenberg School for Communication &Journalism, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA,USA

The Digital Glocalization ofEntertainmentNew Paradigms in the 21st Century Global Mediascape

In this volume, Paolo Sigismondi explores thedynamics of global media and entertainment,specifically analyzing the implications of the globalrise of non-scripted entertainment (as reality TVprograms) and the impact and consequences ofthe Information and Communication Technology(ICT) revolution on the content, delivery platforms,and overall business models of the media andentertainment landscape. This work aims atbridging the gap between media theories andindustry practices in a rapidly evolving globalmediascape, building on scholarship in the fieldand enriched by case studies and insights frombusiness practice. This work demonstrates that theparadigms of the landscape are shifting, introducingthe digital “glocalization” of entertainment, throughwhich successful media crossing national andcultural borders incorporate both global and localfeatures.Key questions raised include: Is the ICTrevolution an example of disruptive technology forthe global media and entertainment industry?[..]

FeaturesIn this volume, Paolo Sigismondi explores thedynamics of global media and entertainment,specifically analyzing the implications of the globalrise of non-scripted entertainment (as reality TVprograms) and the impact and consequences ofthe Information and Communication Technology(ICT) revolution on the content, delivery platforms,and overall business models of the media andentertainment landscape. [..]

Fields of interestMedia Management




2012. XIII, 135 p. 8 illus., 5 in color. (The Economics ofInformation, Communication, and Entertainment, Vol.3) Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0907-6


M. Marinč, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana,Ljubljana, Slovenia; R. Vlahu, Dutch Central Bank, Amsterdam,The Netherlands

The Economics of Bank BankruptcyLaw

This book shows that a special bank bankruptcyregime is desirable for the efficient restructuringand/or liquidation of distressed banks. It exploresin detail both the principal features of corporatebankruptcy law and the specific characteristicsof banks including the importance of publicconfidence, negative externalities of bank failures,fragmented regulatory framework, bank opaqueness,and the related asset-substitution problem andliquidity provision. These features distinguishbanks from other corporations and are largelyneglected in corporate bankruptcy law. The authors,an assistant professor for money and finance anda research economist at the Dutch Central Bank,propose changes in both prudential regulationand reorganization policies that should allowregulators and banking authorities to better mitigatedisruptions in the financial system and minimize thesocial costs of bank failures. Their recommendationsare complemented by a discussion of bank failuresfrom the 2007–2009[..]

FeaturesThis book shows that a special bank bankruptcyregime is desirable for the efficient restructuringand/or liquidation of distressed banks. It exploresin detail both the principal features of corporatebankruptcy law and the specific characteristicsof banks including the importance of publicconfidence, negative externalities of bank failures,fragmented regulatory framework, bank opaqueness,and the related [..]

Contents1 Introduction.- 2 General Issues in BankruptcyLaw.- 3 Are Banks Special? Implications for BankBankruptcy Law.- 4 Systemic Crises.- 5 GeneralIssues on the structure of Banking Industry.- 6Current Bank Bankruptcy Regimes and RecentDevelopments.- 7 Optimal Design of BankBankruptcy Law and the Bank Failures from the2007-2009 Financial Crisis.- 8 Conclusions.- 9Appendix.

Fields of interestFinance / Banking; Financial Law / Fiscal Law




2012. XIII, 158 p. 11 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-3-642-21806-4

R.T. Jewell, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA (Ed.)

Violence and Aggression inSporting ContestsEconomics, History and Policy

Sporting contests have provided mass entertainmentthroughout history, and today generate revenuesof approximately $200 billion annually in theUS alone. Like in the entertainment industry,the modern sports industry’s revenues are basedon the entertainment value of output and moreentertaining sporting contests imply greatergame-day attendance, television revenues andsales of merchandise. Research by economists hasattempted to understand and explain behavior as itrelates to sporting contests, showing that standardmicroeconomic theory used to explain consumerand producer behavior can also be applied to thebehavior of fans, team owners, league executivesand players. One commonality among many ancientand modern sports is the existence of violenceand aggression in contests. Compare, for example,a modern NASCAR race with a Roman chariotrace: Only the technology has changed. From theperspective of an economist, violence in sportingcontests is an outcome of the forces of supply and[..]

FeaturesSporting contests have provided mass entertainmentthroughout history, and today generate revenuesof approximately $200 billion annually in theUS alone. Like in the entertainment industry,the modern sports industry’s revenues are basedon the entertainment value of output and moreentertaining sporting contests imply greater game-day attendance, television revenues and sales ofmerchandise. Research by [..]

Fields of interestEconomics; Labor Economics; Management/Business for Professionals




2012. XII, 275 p. 16 illus. in color. (Sports Economics,Management and Policy, Vol. 4) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-4419-6629-2

J.-M. Graf von der Schulenburg, Leibniz Universität Hannover; A.Zuchandke, Leibniz Universität Hannover

Übungen zurVersicherungsökonomik

Das Buch bietet ein breites Spektrum anversicherungsökonomischen Übungsaufgaben.Die Themenbereiche umfassen u.a.versicherungstechnische Grundlagen,Entscheidungen unter Unsicherheit, Theorievon Versicherungsnachfrage und -angebot sowiestaatliche Regulierung und Sozialversicherung.Zu allen Aufgaben werden umfangreicheMusterlösungen präsentiert. Das Übungsbuch istbesonders geeignet für versicherungsökonomischeLehrveranstaltungen an Universitäten undFachhochschulen.

FeaturesDas Buch bietet ein breites Spektrum anversicherungsökonomischen Übungsaufgaben.Die Themenbereiche umfassen u.a.versicherungstechnische Grundlagen,Entscheidungen unter Unsicherheit, Theorievon Versicherungsnachfrage und -angebot sowiestaatliche Regulierung und Sozialversicherung.Zu allen Aufgaben werden umfangreicheMusterlösungen präsentiert. Das Übungsbuch istbesonders geeignet für [..]

ContentsAufgaben: Grundlagen der Versicherungstechnik.-Entscheidung unter Unsicherheit.-Versicherungsnachfrage undVersicherungsangebot.- Staatliche Regulierungund Sozialversicherung.- Lösungen: Grundlagender Versicherungstechnik.- Entscheidung unterUnsicherheit.-Versicherungsnachfrage undVersicherungsangebot.- Staatliche Regulierung undSozialversicherung.

Fields of interestInsurance; Social Policy; Actuarial Sciences; Statisticsfor Business, Economics, Mathematical Finance,Insurance; Finance / Banking; Operation Research /Decision Theory

Target groupsLower undergraduate



2011. XIII, 196 S. 64 Abb. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-642-20577-4

24 Chemistry springer.com

Chemistry

M.V. Putz, West University of Timisoara, Romania (Ed.)

Carbon Bonding and StructuresAdvances in Physics and Chemistry

"Carbon Bonding and Structures: Advances inPhysics and Chemistry" features detailed reviewswhich describe the latest advances in the modelingand characterization of fundamental carbon basedmaterials and recently designed carbon composites.Significant advances are reported and reviewedby globally recognized experts in the field. Thequantification, indexing, and interpretation ofphysical and chemical patterns of carbon atoms inmolecules, crystals, and nanosystems is presented."Carbon Bonding and Structures: Advances inPhysics and Chemistry" will be primarily of interestto theoretical physical chemists and computationalmaterials scientists based in academia, governmentlaboratories, and industry.

FeaturesCarbon Bonding and Structures: Advances inPhysics and Chemistry handles the quantification,indexing, and interpretation of the physical andchemical behaviour of carbon in molecules, crystals,and nanosystems. This multi-author volume featurescutting edge research and focuses on both inorganicand organic areas of carbon combinations and statesmodelled from quantum, physical, computational,[..]

ContentsQuantum Parabolic Effects of Electronegativityand Chemical Hardness on Carbon p Systems.-Stiff Polymers at Ultralow Temperatures.- Ontopological modeling of 5|7 structural defectsdrifting in grapheme.- The Chemical Reactivity ofFullerenes andEndohedral Fullerenes: A TheoreticalPerspective.- High Pressure Synthesis of the CarbonAllotrope Hexagonite with Carbon Nanotubesin a Diamond Anvil Cell.- Graph Drawing withEigenvectors.- Applications of Chemical GraphTheory to OrganicMolecules.- Structural Approachto Aromaticity and Local Aromaticity in ConjugatedPolycyclic Systems.-[..]

Fields of interestPhysical Chemistry; Math. Applications inChemistry; Organic Chemistry



Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business daysDecember 28, 2011

2011. XII, 445 p. 179 illus., 49 in color. (Carbon Materials:Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 5) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1732-9

R. Jayakumar, Amrita Center for Nanosciences and MolecularMedicine, Cochin, India; M. Prabaharan, SRM University,Kattankulathur, India; R.A.A. Muzzarelli, University of Ancona,Italy (Eds.)

Chitosan for Biomaterials II

Polymeric Bionanocomposites as PromisingMaterials for Controlled Drug, by M. Prabaharan,R. Jayakumar; Chitosan and Chitosan Derivatives inDrug Delivery and Tissue Engineering, by R. Riva,H. Ragelle, A. des Rieux, N. Duhem, C. Jérôme,and V. Préat; Chitosan: A Promising Biomaterialfor Tissue Engineering Scaffolds, by P. K. Dutta, K.Rinki and J. Dutta; Chitosan-Based Biomaterials forTissue Repair and Regeneration, by X. Liu, L. Ma,Z. Mao and C. Gao; Use of Chitosan as a BioactiveImplant Coating for Bone-Implant Applications,by M. R. Leedy, H. J. Martin, P. A. Norowski, J. A.Jennings, W. O. Haggard, and J.D. Bumgardner;New Techniques for Optimization of Surface Areaand Porosity in Nanochitins and Nanochitosans,by R. A. A. Muzzarelli; Production, Properties andApplications of Fungal Cell Wall Polysaccharides:Chitosan and Glucan, by N. New, T. Furuike, and H.Tamura;

FeaturesM. Prabaharan R. JayakumarPolymericBionanocomposites as Promising Materials forControlled DrugR. RivaH. RagelleA. des RieuxN.DuhemC. Jérôme V. PréatChitosan and ChitosanDerivatives in Drug Delivery and Tissue EngineeringP. K. DuttaK. Rinki J. DuttaChitosan: A PromisingBiomaterial for Tissue Engineering ScaffoldsX. [..]

ContentsPolymeric Bionanocomposites as PromisingMaterials for Controlled Drug, by M. Prabaharan, R.Jayakumar.- Chitosan and Chitosan Derivatives inDrug Delivery and Tissue Engineering, by R. Riva,H. Ragelle, A. des Rieux, N. Duhem, C. Jérôme,and V. Préat.- Chitosan: A Promising Biomaterialfor Tissue Engineering Scaffolds, by P. K. Dutta, K.Rinki and J. Dutta.- Chitosan-Based Biomaterials forTissue Repair and Regeneration, by X. Liu, L. Ma,Z. Mao and C. Gao.- Use of Chitosan as a BioactiveImplant Coating for Bone-Implant Applications, byM. R. Leedy, H. J. Martin, P. A. Norowski, J. A.[..]

Fields of interestPolymer Sciences; Medical Microbiology


Type of publicationReviews


2011. XI, 212 p. 65 illus., 7 in color. (Advances inPolymer Science, Vol. 244) Hardcover

$259.00ISBN 978-3-642-24060-7

J.J. Scragg, The Angstrom Laboratory, Uppsala, Sweden

Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide Thin Filmsfor PhotovoltaicsSynthesis and Characterisation by Electrochemical Methods

Jonathan Scragg documents his work on a verypromising material suitable for use in solar cells.Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide (CZTS) is a low cost,earth-abundant material suitable for large scaledeployment in photovoltaics. Jonathan pioneeredand optimized a low cost route to this materialinvolving electroplating of the three metalsconcerned, followed by rapid thermal processing(RTP) in sulfur vapour. His beautifully detailed RTPstudies – combined with techniques such as XRD,EDX and Raman – reveal the complex relationshipsbetween composition, processing and photovoltaicperformance. This exceptional thesis contributes tothe development of clean, sustainable and alternativesources of energy

FeaturesJonathan Scragg documents his work on a verypromising material suitable for use in solar cells.Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide (CZTS) is a low cost,earth-abundant material suitable for large scaledeployment in photovoltaics. Jonathan pioneeredand optimized a low cost route to this materialinvolving electroplating of the three metalsconcerned, followed by rapid thermal processing(RTP) in sulfur vapour. His [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Electrodeposition of metallicprecursors.- Conversion of precursors intocompound semiconductors.- The influences ofsulfurisation variables and precursor compositionon the development of the CZTS phase.- Opto-electronic properties of Cu2ZnSnS4 films: influencesof growth conditions and precursor composition.-Conclusions & recommendations for furtherstudies.

Fields of interestElectrochemistry; Metallic Materials; Renewable andGreen Energy; Surface and Interface Science, ThinFilms




2011. XX, 204 p. 144 illus., 4 in color. (Springer Theses)Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22918-3

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E. Matijević, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA (Ed.)

Fine Particles in Medicine andPharmacy

Pharmaceutical manufacture is very exacting – forexample, drugs must be uniform in size, shape,efficacy, bioavailability, and safety. The presenceof different polymorphs in drug production isa serious problem, since different polymorphsdiffer in bioavailability, solubility, dissolution rate,chemical and physical stability, melting point,color, filterability, density, and flow properties.Fine Particles in Medicine and Pharmacy discussesparticle size, shape, and composition and how theydetermine the choice of polymorph of a drug.

FeaturesPharmaceutical manufacture is very exacting – forexample, drugs must be uniform in size, shape,efficacy, bioavailability, and safety. The presenceof different polymorphs in drug production isa serious problem, since different polymorphsdiffer in bioavailability, solubility, dissolution rate,chemical and physical stability, melting point, color,filterability, density, and flow properties. Fine [..]

ContentsModels of Size and Shape Control in Synthesis ofUniform Colloids and Nanocrystals.- Preparation ofUniform Drug Particles.- Biomedical Applicationsof Metal Oxides.- Biomedical Applications ofGold Nanoparticles.- Biomedical Applications ofMagnetic Particles.- Degradable Polymer Particlesfor Biomedical Applications.- Functionalizationof Inorganic Nanoparticles for Targeted Delivery.-Particle Deposition in the Human RespiratoryTract.- Detection of Oxidative Stress BiomarkersUsing Functional Gold.- Stimuli-responsive ThinFilms and Capsules: Approaching Smart DrugDelivery Systems.-[..]

Fields of interestBiotechnology; Medicinal Chemistry; IndustrialChemistry / Chemical Engineering; Surface andInterface Science, Thin Films; Pharmacy; AnalyticalChemistry





$179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0378-4

K.V. Pochiraju, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ,USA; G.P. Tandon, University of Dayton Research Institute,Dayton, OH, USA; G.A. Schoeppner, Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase, OH, USA (Eds.)

Long-Term Durability of PolymericMatrix Composites

Long-Term Durability of Polymeric MatrixComposites presents a comprehensive knowledge-set of matrix, fiber and interphase behavior underlong-term aging conditions, theoretical modelingand experimental methods. This book covers long-term constituent behavior, predictive methodologies,experimental validation and design practice. Readerswill also find a discussion of various applications,including aging air craft structures, aging civilinfrastructure, in addition to engines and hightemperature applications.

FeaturesLong-Term Durability of Polymeric MatrixComposites presents a comprehensive knowledge-set of matrix, fiber and interphase behavior underlong-term aging conditions, theoretical modelingand experimental methods. This book covers long-term constituent behavior, predictive methodologies,experimental validation and design practice. Readerswill also find a discussion of various applications,including [..]

ContentsResin Systems and Chemistry DegradationMechanisms and Durability.- Additives,Nanocomposites, and Barrier Coatings.- Interphasesin Composites.- Modeling of Response of CompositeMaterials with Damage.- Impact Damage ofComposite Structures.- Moisture InducedDegradation.- Physical Aging in Glasses andComposites.- Mechanisms and Kinetics of OrganicMatrix Thermal Oxidation.- Characterizationof Thermo-oxidation in Laminated and TextileComposites.- Modeling Thermo-Oxidative Agingand Degradation of Composites.-CompositeStructures Durability Design and Substantiation.-Durability of[..]

Fields of interestPolymer Sciences; Ceramics, Glass, Composites,Natural Materials; Simulation and Modeling;Characterization and Evaluation of Materials;Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials




2012. X, 677 p. 3 illus. Hardcover

$229.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9307-6

A. Rauf, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; N.N. Farshori,Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

Microwave-Induced Synthesis ofAromatic Heterocycles

For more than a century, heterocycles have playeda crucial role in the biological and industrialdevelopment of society, becoming one of the mostresearched areas within organic chemistry.Thefirst chapter of Microwave-Induced Synthesis ofAromatic Heterocycles is based on microwavetheory, the latest developments in instrumentationtechnology, and the various microwave technologiesused for synthesis. The remainder of the chapters aredivided into two sections. Section A deals with thefive-membered heterocycles (pyrazoles, isoxazoles,triazoles, oxadiazoles, thiazoles, imidazoles, oxazoles,oxazolines etc.) and in Section B, various six-membered heterocycles (triazines, benzoxazoles,benzimidazoles, benzothiazoles) are presented. Bothsections contain a detailed, recent literature review ofmicrowave assisted synthesis and its applicability tovarious aromatic heterocyclics.

FeaturesFor more than a century, heterocycles have playeda crucial role in the biological and industrialdevelopment of society, becoming one of the mostresearched areas within organic chemistry.Thefirst chapter of Microwave-Induced Synthesis ofAromatic Heterocycles is based on microwavetheory, the latest developments in instrumentationtechnology, and the various microwave technologiesused [..]

ContentsIntroduction to microwave chemistry.- Oxazoles.-Thiazoles.- Oxazolines.- Oxadiazoles.- Pyrazoles.-Imidazoles.- Triazoles.- Triazines.- Benzoderivatives.

Fields of interestChemistry (general); Environmental Chemistry




2012. VIII, 93 p. 222 illus. (SpringerBriefs in GreenChemistry for Sustainability) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-94-007-1484-7

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V. Sharapov, Cherkasy State Technological University, Ukraine

Piezoceramic Sensors

This book presents the latest and completeinformation about various types of piezosensors. Asensor is a converter of the measured physical sizeto an electric signal. Piezoelectric transducers andsensors are based on piezoelectric effects. They haveproven to be versatile tools for the measurementof various processes. They are used for qualityassurance, process control and for research anddevelopment in many different industries. In eacharea of application specific requirements to theparameters of transducers and sensors are developed.The book presents the fundamentals, technicaldesign and details and practical applications.Methods to design piezosensors are described,allowing to create sensors with unique properties.New methods to measure physical sizes and newconstructions of sensors including large area ofpiezosensors are described in this book. Thisbook is written for specialists in transforminghydroacoustics, non-destructive control, measuringtechnique, sensors development for[..]

FeaturesThis book presents the latest and completeinformation about various types of piezosensors. Asensor is a converter of the measured physical sizeto an electric signal. Piezoelectric transducers andsensors are based on piezoelectric effects. They haveproven to be versatile tools for the measurementof various processes. They are used for qualityassurance, process control and for research anddevelopment in [..]

ContentsPreface.- General information about piezoelectricsensors.- Monomorph piezoceramic elements.-Spatial energy force structure of piezoceramictransducers.- Measuring chains of piezoelectricsensors.- Feedback in the piezoceramic sensors.-Bimorph and threemorph piezoelements.-Devices by control and diagnostics of bimorphpiezoelements.- Piezomagnetic sensors.-Hydroacoustic transducers.- Transducers for non-destructive control.- Sensors of tones of Korotkov.-Electroacoustic transducers.- Piezoceramicaccelerometers.- Resonant piezoceramic sensors.-Sensors with piezoelements in electric[..]

Fields of interestMicroengineering; Nanotechnology andMicroengineering; Ceramics, Glass, Composites,Natural Materials; Signal, Image and SpeechProcessing; Applied and Technical Physics




2011. XII, 498 p. 626 illus., 24 in color. (Microtechnologyand MEMS) Hardcover

$229.00ISBN 978-3-642-15310-5

J. Tatzelt, University of Munich, Germany (Ed.)

Prion Proteins

Genetics of Prion Disease, by S. Lloyd, S. Mead andJ. Collinge. Atypical Prion Diseases in Humans andAnimals, by M. A. Tranulis, S. L. Benestad, T. Baronand H. Kretzschmar. Chronic Wasting Disease, by S.Gilch, N. Chitoor, Y. Taguchi, M. Stuart, J. E. Jewelland H. M. Schätzl. Transgenic Mouse Models andPrion Strains, by G. C. Telling. Neuroprotectiveand Neurotoxic Signaling by the Prion Protein,by U. K. Resenberger, K. F. Winklhofer and J.Tatzelt. Prion Seeded Conversion and AmplificationAssays, by C. D. Orrú and B. Caughey. Prion Proteinand Its Conformational Conversion: A StructuralPerspective, by W. K. Surewicz and M. I. Apostol.Molecular Dynamics as an Approach to Study PrionProtein Misfolding and the Effect of PathogenicMutations, by M.W. van der Kamp and V. Daggett.Chemical Biology of Prion Protein: Tools to Bridgethe In Vitro/Vivo Interface, by R. Seidel and M.Engelhard. The PrP-Like Proteins Shadoo andDoppel, by D. Westaway, N. Daude, S. Wohlgemuthand P. Harrison. Fungal[..]

FeaturesGenetics of Prion Disease, by S. Lloyd, S. Mead andJ. Collinge.- Atypical Prion Diseases in Humans andAnimals, by M. A. Tranulis, S. L. Benestad, T. Baronand H. Kretzschmar.- Chronic Wasting Disease,by S. Gilch, N. Chitoor, Y. Taguchi, M. Stuart, J. E.Jewell and H. M. Schätzl.- Transgenic Mouse Modelsand Prion Strains, by G. C. Telling.- Neuroprotectiveand Neurotoxic Signaling by the Prion [..]

ContentsGenetics of Prion Disease, by S. Lloyd, S. Mead andJ. Collinge.- Atypical Prion Diseases in Humans andAnimals, by M. A. Tranulis, S. L. Benestad, T. Baronand H. Kretzschmar.- Chronic Wasting Disease,by S. Gilch, N. Chitoor, Y. Taguchi, M. Stuart, J. E.Jewell and H. M. Schätzl.- Transgenic Mouse Modelsand Prion Strains, by G. C. Telling.- Neuroprotectiveand Neurotoxic Signaling by the Prion Protein, byU. K. Resenberger, K. F. Winklhofer and J. Tatzelt.-Prion Seeded Conversion and Amplification Assays,by C. D. Orrú and B. Caughey.- Prion Protein and ItsConformational Conversion:[..]

Fields of interestOrganic Chemistry; Bioorganic Chemistry; ProteinScience; Medicinal Chemistry




2012. XII, 302 p. 46 illus., 39 in color. (Topics in CurrentChemistry, Vol. 305) Hardcover

$309.00ISBN 978-3-642-24066-9

R.L. Elliott, Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA, USA (Ed.)

Third World Diseases

Federico Gomez de las Heras: Overview of NeglectedTropical Diseases Gwendolyn A. Marriner AmitNayyar, Eugene Uh, Sharon Y. Wong, TathagataMukherjee, Laura E. Via , Matthew Carroll, Rachel L. Edwards, Todd D. Gruber, Inhee Choi, Jinwoo Lee, Kriti Arora, Kathleen D. England, Helena I.M. Boshoff, Clifton E. Barry III: TheMedicinal Chemistry of Tuberculosis ChemotherapyJeremy N. Burrows, David Waterson: DiscoveringNew Medicines to Control and Eradicate MalariaTomas von Geldern, Michael Oscar Harhay, IvanScandale, Robert Don: Kinetoplastid Parasites Pei-Yong Shi,, Zheng Yin, Shahul Nilar, Thomas H.Keller: Dengue Drug Discovery Dan Marquess:Recent Advances in Discovery and Development ofMedicines for the Treatment of Secretory Diarrheain the Developing World

FeaturesFederico Gomez de las Heras: Overview of NeglectedTropical Diseases Gwendolyn A. Marriner • AmitNayyar • Eugene Uh • Sharon Y. Wong • TathagataMukherjee • Laura E. Via • Matthew Carroll • RachelL. Edwards • Todd D. Gruber • Inhee Choi • JinwooLee • Kriti Arora • Kathleen D. England • HelenaI.M. Boshoff • Clifton E. Barry III: The MedicinalChemistry of Tuberculosis Chemotherapy Jeremy N.Burrows • [..]

ContentsOverview of Neglected Tropical Diseases.-The Medicinal Chemistry of TuberculosisChemotherapy.- Discovering New Medicines toControl and Eradicate Malaria.- KinetoplastidParasites.- Dengue Drug Discovery.- RecentAdvances in Discovery and Development ofMedicines for the Treatment of Secretory Diarrheain the Developing World.

Fields of interestMedicinal Chemistry; Infectious Diseases




2011. XIII, 308 p. 163 illus., 14 in color. (Topics inMedicinal Chemistry, Vol. 7) Hardcover

$349.00ISBN 978-3-642-23486-6

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H. Michibata, Hiroshima University, Japan (Ed.)

VanadiumBiochemical and Molecular Biological Approaches

Since the early 1980s, the biochemical behavior ofvanadium has been investigated extensively suchas its potent inhibitory role for Na+/K+-ATPaseand its participation in insulin-mimicking butalso because of the more recent findings on theenzymes and compounds containing vanadium. Inaddition, knowledge of the medicinal applicationsof vanadium such as the biochemical roles ofits compounds in bone development, cellularmechanisms, signaling pathways and anti-canceragents has increased enormously. Vanadium:Featuring Biochemical and Molecular BiologicalApproaches adds to this knowledge by presentinginorganic and redox processes and demonstratingthe important use of vanadium in biological systems.Chapters include the following themes: hyper-accumulators of vanadium, enzymatic roles ofvanadium, biochemical functions of vanadium andmedicinal functions of vanadium. This volume isaimed at pure and applied chemists, biochemists,pharmaceutical and medical scientists.

FeaturesThe publication of Vanadium: Biochemical andMolecular Biological Approaches is particularlytimely as its publication exactly coincides with thecentennial anniversary of the discovery of vanadiumby Professor Henze, in the blood cells of an ascidian(tunicate) collected in Gulf of Naples in 1911.Vanadium, atomic number 23, covers a wide rangeof oxidation states (from -2 to +5) and has unpairedelectrons. [..]

ContentsPreface.- Inorganic Chemistry of Vanadium.-Amavadine, a Vanadium Compound inAmanita Fungi.- High Levels of Vanadium inAscidians.- Hyper-accumulation of Vanadium inPolychaetes.- Structure and Function of VanadiumHaloperoxidases.- Bioinspired Catalytic BrominationSystems for Bromoperoxidase.- Vanadium Effectson Bone Metabolism.- Vanadium in CancerPrevention.- Cardiovascular Protection withVanadium Compounds.- Index.

Fields of interestMedicinal Chemistry; Biochemistry; MedicalBiochemistry




2012. XV, 228 p. 74 illus., 23 in color. Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-94-007-0912-6

Computer Science

D. Metzler, University of Southern California, Marina del Rey, CA,USA

A Feature-Centric View ofInformation Retrieval

Commercial Web search engines such as Google,Yahoo, and Bing are used every day by millions ofpeople across the globe. With their ever-growingrefinement and usage, it has become increasinglydifficult for academic researchers to keep up withthe collection sizes and other critical researchissues related to Web search, which has created adivide between the information retrieval researchbeing done within academia and industry. Suchlarge collections pose a new set of challenges forinformation retrieval researchers. In this work,Metzler describes highly effective informationretrieval models for both smaller, classical datasets, and larger Web collections. In a shift awayfrom heuristic, hand-tuned ranking functions andcomplex probabilistic models, he presents feature-based retrieval models. The Markov random fieldmodel he details goes beyond the traditional yetill-suited bag of words assumption in two ways.First, the model can easily exploit various types ofdependencies that exist[..]

FeaturesCommercial Web search engines such as Google,Yahoo, and Bing are used every day by millions ofpeople across the globe. With their ever-growingrefinement and usage, it has become increasinglydifficult for academic researchers to keep up withthe collection sizes and other critical research issuesrelated to Web search, which has created a dividebetween the information retrieval research beingdone [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Classical Retrieval Models.- Feature-Based Ranking.- Feature-Based Query Expanion.-Query-Dependent Feature Weighting.- ModelLearning.

Fields of interestInformation Storage and Retrieval; Probabilityand Statistics in Computer Science; MathematicalApplications in Computer Science




2011. XI, 166 p. 27 illus. (The Information RetrievalSeries, Vol. 27) Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-3-642-22897-1

R. Pirrone, University of Palermo, Italy; F. Sorbello, University ofPalermo, Italy (Eds.)

AI*IA 2011: Artificial IntelligenceAround Man and BeyondXIIth International Conference of the Italian Association forArtificial Intelligence, Palermo, Italy, September 15-17, 2011.Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 12th International Conference of the ItalianAssociation for Artificial Intelligence, AI*IA 2011,held in Palermo, Italy, in September 2011. The31 revised full papers presented together with 3invited talks and 13 posters were carefully reviewedand selected from 58 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on machine learning;distributed AI: robotics and MAS; theoretical issues:knowledge representation and reasoning; planning,cognitive modeling; natural language processing; andAI applications.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 12th International Conference of the ItalianAssociation for Artificial Intelligence, AI*IA 2011,held in Palermo, Italy, in September 2011. The31 revised full papers presented together with 3invited talks and 13 posters were carefully reviewedand selected from 58 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on machine learning;distributed [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Miningand Knowledge Discovery; Mathematical Logicand Formal Languages; Computation by AbstractDevices; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction; Pattern Recognition



Due: September 29, 2011

2011. XV, 464 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,Vol. 6934) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23953-3

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L.M. Camarinha-Matos, Universidade Nova de Lisboa,Portugal; A. Pereira-Klen, Axia Value Chain, Sao Paulo, Brazil; H.Afsarmanesh, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Eds.)

Adaptation and Value CreatingCollaborative Networks12th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises,PRO-VE 2011, Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 17-19, 2011,Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the12th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on VirtualEnterprises, PRO-VE 2011, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil,in October 2011. The 61 revised papers presentedwere carefully selected from numerous submissions.They provide a comprehensive overview of recentadvances in various collaborative network (CN)domains and their applications with a particularfocus on adaptation of the networks and their valuecreation, specifically emphasizing topics related toevolution from social networking to collaborativenetworks; social capital; value chains; co-creationof complex products; performance management;behavioral aspects in collaborative networks;collaborative networks planning and modeling;benefit analysis and sustainability issues, as wellas including important technical and scientificchallenges in applying CNs to areas such as advancedlogistics networks, business process modeling,service orientation, and other emerging applicationdomains such as[..]

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 12th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference onVirtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2011, held in SaoPaulo, Brazil, in October 2011. The 61 revised paperspresented were carefully selected from numeroussubmissions. They provide a comprehensiveoverview of recent advances in various collaborativenetwork (CN) domains and their applications with aparticular focus on [..]

Fields of interestManagement of Computing and InformationSystems; Computer Communication Networks;Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Computers and Society; Business InformationSystems




2011. XVII, 566 p. (IFIP Advances in Information andCommunication Technology, Vol. 362) Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-3-642-23329-6

T.-h. Kim, Hannam University, Daejeon, Korea; H. Adeli, TheOhio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; R.J. Robles, HannamUniversity, Daejeon, Korea; M. Balitanas, Hannam University,Daejeon, Korea (Eds.)

Advanced Computer Science andInformation TechnologyThird International Conference, AST 2011, Seoul, Korea,September 27-29, 2011. Proceedings

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe Third International Conference on AdvancedScience and Technology, AST 2011, held inSeoul, South Korea, in September 2011. The 37revised full papers presented in this volume werecarefully reviewed and selected from numeroussubmissions. The papers feature ideas, problemsand solutions relating to the multifaceted aspectsof the Advanced Science and Technology, suchas communication and networking; ubiquitousmultimedia computing; security technology andinformation assurance; computer science, softwareengineering and applications thereof; bio-scienceand bio-technology; u- and e-service, scienceand technology; database theory and application;control and automation; signal processing, imageprocessing and pattern recognition; as well as gridand distributed computing.

FeaturesThis volume constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe Third International Conference on AdvancedScience and Technology, AST 2011, held in Seoul,South Korea, in September 2011. The 37 revisedfull papers presented in this volume were carefullyreviewed and selected from numerous submissions.The papers feature ideas, problems and solutionsrelating to the multifaceted aspects of the AdvancedScience and [..]

Fields of interestAlgorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Computer Communication Networks; SoftwareEngineering; Information Systems Applications(incl.Internet); Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Information Storage and Retrieval




2011. XIV, 332 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 195) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24266-3

J. Blanc-Talon, DGA/D4S/MRIS, Arcueil, France; W. Philips, GhentUniversity, Belgium; D. Popescu, CSIRO ICT Centre, Sydney,ACT,Australia; P. Scheunders, University of Antwerp, Belgium; R.Kleihorst, VITO-TAP, Mol, Belgium (Eds.)

Advanced Concepts for IntelligentVision Systems13th International Conference, ACIVS 2011, Ghent, Belgium,August 22-25, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 13th International Conference on AdvancedConcepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS2011, held in Ghent, Belgium, in August 2011.The 66 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 124 submissions.The papers are organized in topical sectionson classification recognition, and tracking,segmentation, images analysis, image processing,video surveillance and biometrics, algorithmsand optimization; and 3D, depth and sceneunderstanding.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 13th International Conference on AdvancedConcepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS2011, held in Ghent, Belgium, in August 2011.The 66 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 124 submissions.The papers are organized in topical sectionson classification recognition, and tracking,segmentation, images analysis, image [..]

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision; ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recognition;Computer Graphics; Computer CommunicationNetworks; Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity



Due: December 28, 2011

2011. XVIII, 764 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6915) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-23686-0


O. Temam, INRIA Saclay, Orsay, France; P.-c. Yew, University ofMinnesota, Minneapolis, MI, USA; B. Zang, Fudan University,Shanghai, China (Eds.)

Advanced Parallel ProcessingTechnologies9th International Symposium, APPT 2011, Shanghai, China,September 26-27, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 9th International Symposium on AdvancedParallel Processing Technologies, APPT 2011,held in Shanghai, China, in September 2011. The13 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 40 submissions. Thepapers are organized in topical sections on paralleldistributed system architectures, architecture,parallel application and software, distributed andcloud computing.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 9th International Symposium on AdvancedParallel Processing Technologies, APPT 2011,held in Shanghai, China, in September 2011. The13 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 40 submissions. Thepapers are organized in topical sections on paralleldistributed system architectures, architecture,parallel application and [..]

Fields of interestDatabase Management; Data Mining and KnowledgeDiscovery; Information Systems Applications(incl.Internet); Operating Systems; ProgrammingTechniques; Information Storage and Retrieval




2011. Approx. 190 p. (Theoretical Computer Scienceand General Issues, Vol. 6965) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24150-5

J. Eder, Alpen Adria Universität Klagenfurt, Austria; M. Bielikova,Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia; A.M. Tjoa,Technische Universität Wien, Austria (Eds.)

Advances in Databases andInformation Systems15th International Conference, ADBIS 2011, Vienna, Austria,September 20-23, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 15th International Conference on Advances inDatabases and Information Systems, ADBIS 2011,held in Vienna, Austria, in September 2011. The30 revised full papers presented together with 2 fulllength invited talks were carefully reviewed andselected from 105 submissions. They are organizedin topical sections on query processing; datawarehousing; DB systems; spatial data; informationsystems; physical DB design; evolution, integrity,security; and data semantics.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 15th International Conference on Advancesin Databases and Information Systems, ADBIS2011, held in Vienna, Austria, in September 2011.The 30 revised full papers presented together with2 full length invited talks were carefully reviewedand selected from 105 submissions. They areorganized in topical sections on query processing;data warehousing; DB [..]

Fields of interestDatabase Management; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Information Storageand Retrieval; Computer CommunicationNetworks; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery;Management of Computing and InformationSystems




2011. XIII, 462 p. (Information Systems andApplications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6909)Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23736-2

G. Peterson, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-PattersonAir Force Base, OH, USA; S. Shenoi, University of Tulsa, OK, USA(Eds.)

Advances in Digital Forensics VII7th IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on DigitalForensics, Orlando, FL, USA, January 31 - February 2, 2011,Revised Selected Papers

Digital forensics deals with the acquisition,preservation, examination, analysis and presentationof electronic evidence. Networked computing,wireless communications and portable electronicdevices have expanded the role of digital forensicsbeyond traditional computer crime investigations.Practically every crime now involves some aspectof digital evidence; digital forensics provides thetechniques and tools to articulate this evidence.Digital forensics also has myriad intelligenceapplications. Furthermore, it has a vital role ininformation assurance -- investigations of securitybreaches yield valuable information that can be usedto design more secure systems. Advances in DigitalForensics VII describes original research results andinnovative applications in the discipline of digitalforensics. In addition, it highlights some of the majortechnical and legal issues related to digital evidenceand electronic crime investigations. The areas ofcoverage include: Themes and Issues, Forensic[..]

FeaturesDigital forensics deals with the acquisition,preservation, examination, analysis and presentationof electronic evidence. Networked computing,wireless communications and portable electronicdevices have expanded the role of digital forensicsbeyond traditional computer crime investigations.Practically every crime now involves some aspectof digital evidence; digital forensics provides thetechniques and [..]

Fields of interestInformation Storage and Retrieval; ComputerCommunication Networks; Algorithm Analysisand Problem Complexity; Data Encryption; DataMining and Knowledge Discovery; Legal Aspects ofComputing




2011. XVIII, 287 p. (IFIP Advances in Information andCommunication Technology, Vol. 361) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-24211-3


D. Nagamalai, Wireilla Net Solutions, PTY Ltd, Melbourne, VIC,Australia; E. Renault, Institut Telecom/Telecom SudParis, Evry,France; M. Dhanuskodi, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Tamil Nadu, India (Eds.)

Advances in Digital ImageProcessing and InformationTechnologyFirst International Conference on Digital Image Processingand Pattern Recognition, DPPR 2011, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu,India, September 23-25, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the First International Conference on DigitalImage Processing and Pattern Recognition, DPPR2011, held in Tirunelveli, India, in September 2011.The 48 revised full papers were carefully reviewedand selected from about 400 submissions. Theconference brought together leading researchers,engineers and scientists in the domain of DigitalImage Processing and Pattern Recognition. Thepapers cover all theoretical and practical aspectsof the field and present new advances and currentresearch results in two tracks, namely: digital imageprocessing and pattern recognition, and computerscience, engineering and information technology.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe First International Conference on Digital ImageProcessing and Pattern Recognition, DPPR 2011,held in Tirunelveli, India, in September 2011. The48 revised full papers were carefully reviewed andselected from about 400 submissions. The conferencebrought together leading researchers, engineers andscientists in the domain of Digital Image Processingand [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; ComputerCommunication Networks; Pattern Recognition;Image Processing and Computer Vision




2011. XVII, 478 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 205) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24054-6

G. Amati, Fondazione Ugo Bordoni, Rome, Italy; F. Crestani,University of Lugano, Switzerland (Eds.)

Advances in Information RetrievalTheoryThird International Conference, ICTIR 2011, Bertinoro, Italy,September 12-14, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the Third International Conference on theTheory of Information Retrieval, ICTIR 2011,held in Bertinoro, Italy, in September 2011. The 25revised full papers and 13 short papers presentedtogether with the abstracts of two invited talkswere carefully reviewed and selected from 65submissions. The papers cover topics rangingfrom query expansion, co-occurence analysis, userand interactive modelling, system performanceprediction and comparison, and probabilisticapproaches for ranking and modelling IR totopics related to interdisciplinary approaches orapplications. They are organized into the followingtopical sections: predicting query performance;latent semantic analysis and word co-occurrenceanalysis; query expansion and re-ranking;comparison of information retrieval systems andapproximate search; probability ranking principleand alternatives; interdisciplinary approaches; userand relevance; result diversification and query[..]

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe Third International Conference on the Theoryof Information Retrieval, ICTIR 2011, held inBertinoro, Italy, in September 2011. The 25 revisedfull papers and 13 short papers presented togetherwith the abstracts of two invited talks were carefullyreviewed and selected from 65 submissions. Thepapers cover topics ranging from query expansion,co-occurence [..]

Fields of interestInformation Storage and Retrieval; DatabaseManagement; Data Mining and KnowledgeDiscovery; Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)




2011. XVI, 346 p. (Information Systems andApplications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6931)Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-23317-3

D. Nagamalai, Wireilla Net Solutions PTY Ltd, Melbourne, VIC,Australia; E. Renault, Institut Telecom/Telecom SudParis, Evry,France; M. Dhanuskodi, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Tamil Nadu, India (Eds.)

Advances in Parallel, DistributedComputingFirst International Conference on Parallel, DistributedComputing Technologies and Applications, PDCTA 2011,Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India, September 23-25, 2011,Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe First International Conference on Advances inParallel, Distributed Computing Technologies andApplications, PDCTA 2011, held in Tirunelveli,India, in September 2011.The 64 revised full paperswere carefully reviewed and selected from over 400submissions. Providing an excellent internationalforum for sharing knowledge and results in theory,methodology and applications of parallel, distributedcomputing the papers address all current issuesin this field with special focus on algorithms andapplications, computer networks, cyber trustand security, wireless networks, as well as mobilecomputing and bioinformatics.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe First International Conference on Advances inParallel, Distributed Computing Technologies andApplications, PDCTA 2011, held in Tirunelveli,India, in September 2011.The 64 revised full paperswere carefully reviewed and selected from over 400submissions. Providing an excellent internationalforum for sharing knowledge and results in theory,[..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics); Algorithm Analysisand Problem Complexity; Information Storage andRetrieval; Software Engineering




2011. XVIII, 694 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 203) Softcover

$143.00ISBN 978-3-642-24036-2


G. Bebis, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA; R. Boyle, NASAAmes Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA; B. Parvin,Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA;D. Koracin, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV, USA; S.Wang, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA; K.Kyungnam, HRL Laboratories, Malibu, CA, USA; B. Benes, PurdueUniversity, West Lafayette, IN, USA; K. Moreland, Sandia NationalLaboratory, Albuquerque, NM, USA; C. Borst, University ofLouisiana at Lafayette, LA, USA; S. DiVerdi, Adobe SystemsIncorporated, San Francisco, CA, USA; C. Yi-Jen, PolytechnicInstitute of NYU, Brooklyn, NÝ, USA; J. Ming, Lawrence LivermoreNational Laboratory, CA, USA (Eds.)

Advances in Visual Computing7th International Symposium, ISVC 2011, Las Vegas, NV, USA,September 26-28, 2011. Proceedings, Part I

The two volume set LNCS 6938 and LNCS 6939constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7thInternational Symposium on Visual Computing,ISVC 2011, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, inSeptember 2011. The 68 revised full papers and 46poster papers presented together with 30 papersin the special tracks were carefully reviewed andselected from more than 240 submissions. Thepapers of part I (LNCS 6938) are organized incomputational bioimaging, computer graphics,motion and tracking, segmentation, visualization;mapping modeling and surface reconstruction,biomedical imaging, computer graphics, interactivevisualization in novel and heterogeneous displayenvironments, object detection and recognition. PartII (LNCS 6939) comprises topics such as immersivevisualization, applications, object detection andrecognition, virtual reality, and best practices inteaching visual computing.

FeaturesThe two volume set LNCS 6938 and LNCS 6939constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7thInternational Symposium on Visual Computing,ISVC 2011, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, inSeptember 2011. The 68 revised full papers and 46poster papers presented together with 30 papersin the special tracks were carefully reviewed andselected from more than 240 submissions. Thepapers of part I (LNCS 6938) are organized [..]

Fields of interestPattern Recognition; Computer Graphics; ImageProcessing and Computer Vision; User Interfacesand Human Computer Interaction; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ComputationalBiology / Bioinformatics




2011. XXXIX, 783 p. (Image Processing, ComputerVision, Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6938)Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-24027-0

G. Bebis, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA; R. Boyle, NASAAmes Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA; B. Parvin,Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA;D. Koracin, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV, USA; S.Wang, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA; K.Kyungnam, HRL Laboratories, Malibu, CA, USA; B. Benes, PurdueUniversity, West Lafayette, IN, USA; K. Moreland, Sandia NationalLaboratory, Albuquerque, NM, USA; C. Borst, University ofLouisiana at Lafayette, LA, USA; S. DiVerdi, Adobe SystemsIncorporated, San Francisco, CA, USA; C. Yi-Jen, PolytechnicInstitute of NYU, Brooklyn, NY, USA; J. Ming, Lawrence LivermoreNational Laboratory, CA, USA (Eds.)

Advances in Visual Computing7th International Symposium, ISVC 2011, Las Vegas, NV, USA,September 26-28, 2011. Proceedings, Part II

The two volume set LNCS 6938 and LNCS 6939constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7thInternational Symposium on Visual Computing,ISVC 2011, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, inSeptember 2011. The 68 revised full papers and 46poster papers presented together with 30 papersin the special tracks were carefully reviewed andselected from more than 240 submissions. Thepapers of part I (LNCS 6938) are organized incomputational bioimaging, computer graphics,motion and tracking, segmentation, visualization;mapping modeling and surface reconstruction,biomedical imaging, computer graphics, interactivevisualization in novel and heterogeneous displayenvironments, object detection and recognition. PartII (LNCS 6939) comprises topics such as immersivevisualization, applications, object detection andrecognition, virtual reality, and best practices inteaching visual computing.

FeaturesThe two volume set LNCS 6938 and LNCS 6939constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7thInternational Symposium on Visual Computing,ISVC 2011, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, inSeptember 2011. The 68 revised full papers and 46poster papers presented together with 30 papersin the special tracks were carefully reviewed andselected from more than 240 submissions. Thepapers of part I (LNCS 6938) are organized [..]

Fields of interestPattern Recognition; Computer Graphics; ImageProcessing and Computer Vision; User Interfacesand Human Computer Interaction; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ComputationalBiology / Bioinformatics




2011. XXXIX, 739 p. (Image Processing, ComputerVision, Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6939)Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-24030-0

S. D´Mello, University of Memphis, TN, USA; A. Graesser,University of Memphis, TN, USA; B. Schuller, Tech University ofMunich, Germany; J.-C. Martin, LIMSI-CNRS, Orsay, France (Eds.)

Affective Computing andIntelligent InteractionFourth International Conference, ACII 2011, Memphis, TN,USA, October 9-12, 2011, Proceedings, Part I

The two-volume set LNCS 6974 and LNCS 6975constitutes the refereed proceedings of the FourthInternational Conference on Affective Computingand Intelligent Interaction, ACII 2011, held inMemphis,TN, USA, in October 2011. The 135 papersin this two volume set presented together with 3invited talks were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 196 submissions. The papers are organizedin topical sections on recognition and synthesisof human affect, affect-sensitive applications,methodological issues in affective computing,affective and social robotics, affective and behavioralinterfaces, relevant insights from psychology,affective databases, Evaluation and annotation tools.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNCS 6974 and LNCS 6975constitutes the refereed proceedings of the FourthInternational Conference on Affective Computingand Intelligent Interaction, ACII 2011, held inMemphis,TN, USA, in October 2011.The 135 papersin this two volume set presented together with 3invited talks were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 196 submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections on [..]

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision; PatternRecognition; Computer Imaging, Vision, PatternRecognition and Graphics; User Interfaces andHuman Computer Interaction; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics)




2011. XXIV, 618 p. 149 illus. (Image Processing,Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, and Graphics,Vol. 6974) Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24599-2


S. D´Mello, University of Memphis, TN, USA; A. Graesser,University of Memphis, TN, USA; B. Schuller, Tech University ofMunich, Germany; J.-C. Martin, LIMSI-CNRS,Orsay,France (Eds.)

Affective Computing andIntelligent InteractionFourth International Conference, ACII 2011, Memphis,TN,USA, October 9-12, 2011; Proceedings, Part II

The two-volume set LNCS 6974 and LNCS 6975constitutes the refereed proceedings of the FourthInternational Conference on Affective Computingand Intelligent Interaction, ACII 2011, held inMemphis,TN, USA, in October 2011. The 135 papersin this two volume set presented together with 3invited talks were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 196 submissions. The papers are organizedin topical sections on recognition and synthesisof human affect, affect-sensitive applications,methodological issues in affective computing,affective and social robotics, affective and behavioralinterfaces, relevant insights from psychology,affective databases, Evaluation and annotation tools.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNCS 6974 and LNCS 6975constitutes the refereed proceedings of the FourthInternational Conference on Affective Computingand Intelligent Interaction, ACII 2011, held inMemphis,TN, USA, in October 2011.The 135 papersin this two volume set presented together with 3invited talks were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 196 submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections [..]

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision; PatternRecognition; Computer Imaging, Vision, PatternRecognition and Graphics; User Interfaces andHuman Computer Interaction; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics)



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2011. XIV, 612 p. 166 illus. (Image Processing, ComputerVision, Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6975)Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24570-1

J. Kivinen, University of Helsinki, Finland; C. Szepesvári, Universityof Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; E. Ukkonen, University ofHelsinki, Finland; Th. Zeugmann, Hokkaido University, Sapporo,Japan (Eds.)

Algorithmic Learning Theory22nd International Conference, ALT 2011, Espoo, Finland,October 5-7, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 22nd International Conference on AlgorithmicLearning Theory, ALT 2011, held in Espoo,Finland, in October 2011, co-located with the 14thInternational Conference on Discovery Science, DS2011. The 28 revised full papers presented togetherwith the abstracts of 5 invited talks were carefullyreviewed and selected from numerous submissions.The papers are divided into topical sections of paperson inductive inference, regression, bandit problems,online learning, kernel and margin-based methods,intelligent agents and other learning models.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 22nd International Conference on AlgorithmicLearning Theory, ALT 2011, held in Espoo,Finland, in October 2011, co-located with the 14thInternational Conference on Discovery Science, DS2011. The 28 revised full papers presented togetherwith the abstracts of 5 invited talks were carefullyreviewed and selected from numerous submissions.The papers [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); MathematicalLogic and Formal Languages; Algorithm Analysisand Problem Complexity; Computation by AbstractDevices; Logics and Meanings of Programs;Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)




2011. XIII, 453 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,Vol. 6925) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24411-7

C. Demetrescu, University of Rome, Italy; M.M. Halldorsson,Reykjavik University, Iceland (Eds.)

Algorithms -- ESA 201119th Annual European Symposium, Saarbrücken, Germany,September 5-9, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 19th Annual European Symposium onAlgorithms, ESA 2011, held in Saarbrücken,Germany, in September 2011 in the context of thecombined conference ALGO 2011. The 67 revisedfull papers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from 255 initial submissions: 55 out of209 in track design and analysis and 12 out of 46in track engineering and applications. The papersare organized in topical sections on approximationalgorithms, computational geometry, game theory,graph algorithms, stable matchings and auctions,optimization, online algorithms, exponential-timealgorithms, parameterized algorithms, scheduling,data structures, graphs and games, distributedcomputing and networking, strings and sorting, aswell as local search and set systems.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the19th Annual European Symposium on Algorithms,ESA 2011, held in Saarbrücken, Germany, inSeptember 2011 in the context of the combinedconference ALGO 2011. The 67 revised full paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from255 initial submissions: 55 out of 209 in track designand analysis and 12 out of 46 in track engineeringand applications. [..]

Fields of interestAlgorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Computer Communication Networks; DiscreteMathematics in Computer Science; ComputerGraphics; Numeric Computing; Data Structures




2011. 820 p. (Theoretical Computer Science andGeneral Issues, Vol. 6942) Softcover

$143.00ISBN 978-3-642-23718-8


S. Gabrielli, CREATE-NET, Trento, Italy; D. Elias, FhP-AICOS, Porto,Portugal; K. Kahol, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA(Eds.)

Ambient Media and SystemsSecond International ICST Conference, AMBI-SYS 2011, Porto,Portugal, March 24-25, 2011, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second InternationalICST Conference on Ambient Systems and Media,AMBI-SYS 2011, held in Porto, Portugal in March2011. The 10 revised full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected and cover a widerange of topics as innovative solutions in the fieldof ambient assisted living, providing a new physicalbasis for ambient intelligence by also leveraging oncontributions offered by interaction design methodsand approaches.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second InternationalICST Conference on Ambient Systems and Media,AMBI-SYS 2011, held in Porto, Portugal in March2011. The 10 revised full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected and cover a widerange of topics as innovative solutions in the fieldof ambient assisted living, providing a new physicalbasis for [..]

Fields of interestUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Computer Communication Networks; ImageProcessing and Computer Vision; LanguageTranslation and Linguistics; Health Informatics




2011. 120 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institute forComputer Sciences, Social-Informatics andTelecommunications Engineering, Vol. 70) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23901-4

D.S. Bridges, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NewZealand; L.S. Vîţă, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NewZealand

Apartness and UniformityA Constructive Development

FeaturesThe theory presented in this book is developedconstructively, is based on a few axiomsencapsulating the notion of objects (points andsets) being apart, and encompasses both point-settopology and the theory of uniform spaces. Whilethe classical-logic-based theory of proximity spacesprovides some guidance for the theory of apartness,the notion of nearness/proximity does not embodyenough algorithmic [..]

ContentsThe Constructive Framework.- Point-Set Apartness.-Apartness Between Sets.- Postlude: Paths toTopology.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestTheory of Computation; Mathematics ofComputing; Topology; Analysis; Mathematical Logicand Foundations




2011. XIV, 198 p. 3 illus. (Theory and Applications ofComputability) Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-3-642-22414-0

L.S. Iliadis, Democritus University of Thrace, N. Orestiada, Greece;I. Maglogiannis, University of Central Greece, Lamia, Greece; H.Papadopoulos, Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus (Eds.)

Artificial Intelligence Applicationsand Innovations12th International Conference, EANN 2011 and 7th IFIP WG12.5 International Conference, AIAI 2011, Corfu, Greece,September 15-18, 2011, Proceedings, Part II

The two-volume set IFIP AICT 363 and 364constitutes the refereed proceedings of the12th International Conference on EngineeringApplications of Neural Networks, EANN 2011, andthe 7th IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference,AIAI 2011, held jointly in Corfu, Greece, inSeptember 2011. The 52 revised full papers and28 revised short papers presented together with31 workshop papers were carefully reviewedand selected from 150 submissions. The secondvolume includes the papers that were accepted forpresentation at the AIAI 2011 conference. They areorganized in topical sections on computer vision androbotics, classification/pattern recognition, financialand management applications of AI, fuzzy systems,learning and novel algorithms, recurrent and radialbasis function ANN, machine learning, genericalgorithms, data mining, reinforcement learning,Web applications of ANN, medical applications ofANN and ethics of AI, and environmental and earthapplications of AI. The volume also contains the[..]

FeaturesThe two-volume set IFIP AICT 363 and 364constitutes the refereed proceedings of the12th International Conference on EngineeringApplications of Neural Networks, EANN 2011, andthe 7th IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference,AIAI 2011, held jointly in Corfu, Greece, inSeptember 2011. The 52 revised full papers and 28revised short papers presented together with 31workshop papers were carefully reviewed and [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); InformationStorage and Retrieval; Database Management; DataMining and Knowledge Discovery; Computation byAbstract Devices




2011. XXIII, 494 p. (IFIP Advances in Information andCommunication Technology, Vol. 364) Hardcover

$177.00ISBN 978-3-642-23959-5


H. Deng, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; D. Miao,Tongji University, Shanghai, China; J. Lei, Shanghai Universityof Electric Power, China; F.L. Wang, Caritas Institute of HigherEducation, Hong Kong, China (Eds.)

Artificial Intelligence andComputational IntelligenceSecond International Conference, AICI 2011, Taiyuan, China,September 24-25, 2011, Proceedings, Part II

This three-volume proceedings contains revisedselected papers from the Second InternationalConference on Artificial Intelligence andComputational Intelligence, AICI 2011, held inTaiyuan, China, in September 2011. The total of265 high-quality papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 1073 submissions. Thetopics of Part II covered are: heuristic searchingmethods; immune computation; informationsecurity; information theory; intelligent control;intelligent image processing; intelligent informationfusion; intelligent information retrieval; intelligentsignal processing; knowledge representation; andmachine learning.

FeaturesThis three-volume proceedings contains revisedselected papers from the Second InternationalConference on Artificial Intelligence andComputational Intelligence, AICI 2011, held inTaiyuan, China, in September 2011. The total of265 high-quality papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 1073 submissions. Thetopics of Part II covered are: heuristic searchingmethods; immune computation; [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; InformationStorage and Retrieval; Computation by AbstractDevices; Software Engineering




2011. XVIII, 718 p. (Lecture Notes in ArtificialIntelligence, Vol. 7003) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-23886-4


Artificial Intelligence andComputational IntelligenceSecond International Conference, AICI 2011, Taiyuan, China,September 24-25, 2011, Proceedings, Part III

This three-volume proceedings contains revisedselected papers from the Second InternationalConference on Artificial Intelligence andComputational Intelligence, AICI 2011, held inTaiyuan, China, in September 2011. The total of265 high-quality papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 1073 submissions. Thetopics of Part III covered are: machine vision; naturallanguage processing; nature computation; neuralcomputation; neural networks; particle swarmoptimization; pattern recognition; rough set theory;and support vector machine.

FeaturesThis three-volume proceedings contains revisedselected papers from the Second InternationalConference on Artificial Intelligence andComputational Intelligence, AICI 2011, held inTaiyuan, China, in September 2011. The total of265 high-quality papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 1073 submissions. Thetopics of Part III covered are: machine vision; naturallanguage processing; [..]





2011. XVII, 678 p. (Lecture Notes in ArtificialIntelligence, Vol. 7004) Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23895-6


Artificial Intelligence andComputational IntelligenceSecond International Conference, AICIS 2011, Taiyuan, China,September 24-25, 2011, Proceedings, Part I

This three-volume proceedings contains revisedselected papers from the Second InternationalConference on Artificial Intelligence andComputational Intelligence, AICI 2011, held inTaiyuan, China, in September 2011. The total of265 high-quality papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 1073 submissions.The topics of Part I covered are: applications ofartificial intelligence; applications of computationalintelligence; automated problem solving; biomedicalinforamtics and computation; brain models/cognitive science; data mining and knowledgediscovering; distributed AI and agents; evolutionaryprogramming; expert and decision support systems;fuzzy computation; fuzzy logic and soft computing;and genetic algorithms.

FeaturesThis three-volume proceedings contains revisedselected papers from the Second InternationalConference on Artificial Intelligence andComputational Intelligence, AICI 2011, held inTaiyuan, China, in September 2011. The total of265 high-quality papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 1073 submissions. Thetopics of Part I covered are: applications of artificialintelligence; [..]





2011. XXXIII, 686 p. (Lecture Notes in ArtificialIntelligence, Vol. 7002) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-23880-2


T. Bultan, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA; P.-A.Hsiung, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan (Eds.)

Automated Technology forVerification and Analysis9th International Symposium, ATVA 2011, Taipei, Taiwan,October 11-14, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 9th International Symposium on AutomatedTechnology for Verification and Analysis, ATVA2011, held in Taipei, Taiwan, in October 2011.The23 revised regular papers presented together with 5invited papers, 11 short papers, and 2 tool papers,were carefully reviewed and selected from 75submissions. The papers address all theoretical andpractical aspects of automated analysis, verificationand synthesis; thus providing a forum for interactionbetween the regional and the international researchcommunities and industry in the field.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 9th International Symposium on AutomatedTechnology for Verification and Analysis, ATVA2011, held in Taipei, Taiwan, in October 2011.The23 revised regular papers presented together with 5invited papers, 11 short papers, and 2 tool papers,were carefully reviewed and selected from 75submissions. The papers address all theoretical andpractical [..]

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering; Programming Techniques;Computer Communication Networks; Logics andMeanings of Programs; Programming Languages,Compilers, Interpreters; Software Engineering /Programming and Operating Systems




2011. XIV, 532 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6996) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24371-4

J.F. Miller, University of York, Heslington, UK (Ed.)

Cartesian Genetic Programming

Cartesian Genetic Programming (CGP) is a highlyeffective and increasingly popular form of geneticprogramming. It represents programs in the formof directed graphs, and a particular characteristic isthat it has a highly redundant genotype–phenotypemapping, in that genes can be noncoding. It hasspawned a number of new forms, each improving onthe efficiency, among them modular, or embedded,CGP, and self-modifying CGP. It has been appliedto many problems in both computer science andapplied sciences. This book contains chapterswritten by the leading figures in the developmentand application of CGP, and it will be essentialreading for researchers in genetic programmingand for engineers and scientists solving applicationsusing these techniques. It will also be useful foradvanced undergraduates and postgraduates seekingto understand and utilize a highly efficient form ofgenetic programming.

FeaturesCartesian Genetic Programming (CGP) is a highlyeffective and increasingly popular form of geneticprogramming. It represents programs in the formof directed graphs, and a particular characteristic isthat it has a highly redundant genotype–phenotypemapping, in that genes can be noncoding. It hasspawned a number of new forms, each improving onthe efficiency, among them modular, or embedded,CGP, and [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Cartesian Genetic Programming.-Modular Cartesian Genetic Programming.- Self-modifying Cartesian Genetic Programming.-Evolution of Electronic Circuits.- Image Processing.-Developmental Approaches.- Artificial NeuralApproaches.- Medical Applications.- HardwareAcceleration.- Control Applications.- EvolutionaryArt.- Future Directions.- App. A, A Bibliography ofCGP Papers.- App. B, CGP Software.

Fields of interestTheory of Computation; Electrical Engineering;Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design;Computer Appl. in Arts and Humanities




2011. XXII, 344 p. 164 illus., 13 in color. (NaturalComputing Series) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-17309-7

A.S. Vivacqua, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;C. Gutwin, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada;M.R.S. Borges, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil(Eds.)

Collaboration and Technology17th International Conference, CRIWG 2011, Paraty, Brazil,October 2-7, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the17th Collaboration Researchers' InternationalWorking Group Conference on Collaboration andTechnology, held in Paraty, Brazil, in October 2011.The 12 revised papers presented together with 6short papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom numerous submissions. They are grouped intofour themes that represent current areas of interestin groupware research: theoretical foundation,empirical studies, methods and techniques, and toolsfor communication and cooperation.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the17th Collaboration Researchers' InternationalWorking Group Conference on Collaboration andTechnology, held in Paraty, Brazil, in October 2011.The 12 revised papers presented together with 6short papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom numerous submissions. They are grouped intofour themes that represent current areas of interestin groupware [..]

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Information Storageand Retrieval; Computer Communication Networks;User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;Computers and Society




2011. X, 233 p. (Information Systems and Applications,incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6969) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23800-0


S. Geva, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD,Australia; J. Kamps, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; A.Trotman, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Eds.)

Comparative Evaluation of FocusedRetrieval9th International Workshop of the Inititative for theEvaluation of XML Retrieval, INEX 2010, Vught, TheNetherlands, December 13-15, 2010, The Netherlands,Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the 9th InternationalWorkshop of the Initiative for the Evaluationof XML Retrieval, INEX 2009, held in Vught,The Netherlands, in December 2009. The aim ofthe INEX 2010 workshop was to bring togetherresearchers in the field of XML IR who participatedin the INEX 2010 campaign. During the past year,participating organizations contributed to thebuilding of large-scale XML test collections bycreating topics, performing retrieval runs andproviding relevance assessments. The workshopconcluded the results of this large-scale effort,summarized and addressed issues encountered, anddevised a work plan for the future evaluation of XMLretrieval systems. The 37 full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions;they are organized into sections corresponding to thenine tracks of the workshop, investigating variousaspects of XML retrieval, from book search to entity.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the 9th InternationalWorkshop of the Initiative for the Evaluationof XML Retrieval, INEX 2009, held in Vught,The Netherlands, in December 2009. The aim ofthe INEX 2010 workshop was to bring togetherresearchers in the field of XML IR who participatedin the INEX 2010 campaign. During the past year,participating organizations [..]

Fields of interestInformation Storage and Retrieval; DatabaseManagement; Data Structures



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2011. XII, 398 p. (Information Systems and Applications,incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6932) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23576-4

P. Jedrzejowicz, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland; N.-T.Nguyen, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland; K. Hoang,University of Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam(Eds.)

Computational CollectiveIntelligenceTechnologies andApplicationsThird International Conference, ICCCI 2011, Gdynia, Poland,September 21-23, 2011, Proceedings, Part I

The two-volume set LNAI 6922 and LNAI 6923constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ThirdInternational Conference on ComputationalCollective Intelligence, ICCCI 2011, held in Gdynia,Poland, in September 2011. The 112 papers in thistwo volume set presented together with 3 keynotespeeches were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 300 submissions. The papers are organizedin topical sections on knowledge management,machine learning and applications, autonomous andcollective decision-making, collective computationsand optimization, Web services and semanticWeb, social networks and computational swarmintelligence and applications.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNAI 6922 and LNAI 6923constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ThirdInternational Conference on ComputationalCollective Intelligence, ICCCI 2011, held in Gdynia,Poland, in September 2011.The 112 papers in thistwo volume set presented together with 3 keynotespeeches were carefully reviewed and selected from300 submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ComputerCommunication Networks; Data Mining andKnowledge Discovery; Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; User Interfaces and HumanComputer Interaction




2011. XXV, 635 p. 196 illus. (Lecture Notes in ArtificialIntelligence, Vol. 6922) Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23934-2

P. Jedrzejowicz, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland; N.T.Nguyen, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland (Eds.)

Computational CollectiveIntelligenceTechnologies andApplicationsThird International Conference, ICCCI 2011, Gdynia, Poland,September 21-23, 2011, Proceedings, Part II

The two-volume set LNAI 6922 and LNAI 6923constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ThirdInternational Conference on ComputationalCollective Intelligence, ICCCI 2011, held in Gdynia,Poland, in September 2011. The 112 papers in thistwo volume set presented together with 3 keynotespeeches were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 300 submissions. The papers are organizedin topical sections on knowledge management,machine learning and applications, autonomous andcollective decision-making, collective computationsand optimization, Web services and semanticWeb, social networks and computational swarmintelligence and applications.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNAI 6922 and LNAI 6923constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ThirdInternational Conference on ComputationalCollective Intelligence, ICCCI 2011, held in Gdynia,Poland, in September 2011.The 112 papers in thistwo volume set presented together with 3 keynotespeeches were carefully reviewed and selected from300 submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ComputerCommunication Networks; Data Mining andKnowledge Discovery; Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; User Interfaces and HumanComputer Interaction




2011. XXVI, 517 p. 176 illus. (Lecture Notes in ArtificialIntelligence, Vol. 6923) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-23937-3


J.W. Böse, University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany; H. Hu,Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; C. Jahn, University ofTechnology, Hamburg, Germany; X. Shi, Jiao Tong University,Shanghai, China; R. Stahlbock, University of Hamburg, Germany;S. Voß, University of Hamburg, Germany (Eds.)

Computational LogisticsSecond International Conference, ICCL 2011, Hamburg,Germany, September 19-22, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theSecond International Conference on ComputationalLogistics, ICCL 2011, held in Hamburg, Germany, inSeptember 2011. The 26 revised full papers presentedwere carefully reviewed and selected from numeroussubmissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on transport services, logistics systems andproduction, and maritime shipping and containerterminals.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theSecond International Conference on ComputationalLogistics, ICCL 2011, held in Hamburg, Germany, inSeptember 2011. The 26 revised full papers presentedwere carefully reviewed and selected from numeroussubmissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on transport services, logistics systems andproduction, and maritime shipping and container [..]

Fields of interestAlgorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Software Engineering; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); Computer CommunicationNetworks; Numeric Computing




2011. XI, 371 p. (Theoretical Computer Science andGeneral Issues, Vol. 6971) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24263-2

F. Flammini, Ansaldo STS, Naples, Italy; S. Bologna, ItalianAssociation of experts on Critical Infrastructures (AIIC), Rome,Italy; V. Vittorini, University of Naples Frederico II, Naples, Italy(Eds.)

Computer Safety, Reliability, andSecurity30th International Conference, SAFECOMP 2011, Naples, Italy,September 19-22, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 30th International Conference on ComputerSafety, Reliability, and Security, SAFECOMP 2011,held in Naples, Italy, in September 2011. The34 full papers presented together were carefullyreviewed and selected from 100 submissions. Thepapers are organized in topical sections on RAMevaluation, complex systems dependability, formalverification, risk and hazard analysis, cybersecurityand optimization methods.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 30th International Conference on ComputerSafety, Reliability, and Security, SAFECOMP 2011,held in Naples, Italy, in September 2011.The 34 fullpapers presented together were carefully reviewedand selected from 100 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on RAM evaluation,complex systems dependability, formal verification,[..]

Fields of interestSystems and Data Security; ComputerCommunication Networks; Software Engineering;Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Computers and Society; Special Purpose andApplication-Based Systems




2011. XI, 482 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6894) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24269-4

V. Atluri, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA; C. Diaz, K.U.Leuven, Belgium (Eds.)

Computer Security – ESORICS 201116th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security,Leuven, Belgium, September 12-14, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 16th European Symposium on ComputerSecurity, ESORICS 2011, held in Leuven, Belgium,in September 2011. The 36 papers included in thebook were carefully reviewed and selected from155 papers. The articles are organized in topicalsections on wireless security; Web security; forensics,biometrics and software protection; access control;cryptography and protocol analysis; informationflow, side channels, and vulnerability analysis;usability, trust, and economics of security andprivacy; and privacy.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 16th European Symposium on ComputerSecurity, ESORICS 2011, held in Leuven, Belgium,in September 2011. The 36 papers included in thebook were carefully reviewed and selected from155 papers. The articles are organized in topicalsections on wireless security; Web security; forensics,biometrics and software protection; access control;cryptography and [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; DataEncryption; Management of Computing andInformation Systems; Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; Computers and Society;Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)




2011. XIV, 686 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6879)Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23821-5


R. Koch, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Germany; F. Huang,National Ilan University, Yi-Lan, Taiwan (Eds.)

Computer Vision -- ACCV 2010WorkshopsACCV 2010 International Workshops. Queenstown, NewZealand, November 8-9, 2010. Revised Selected Papers, Part I

The two-volume set LNCS 6468-6469 containsthe carefully selected and reviewed paperspresented at the eight workshops that were heldin conjunction with the 10th Asian Conference onComputer Vision, in Queenstown, New Zealand,in November 2010.From a total of 167 submissionsto all workshops, 89 papers were selected forpublication. The contributions are grouped togetheraccording to the main workshops topics, whichwere: computational photography and aesthetics;computer vision in vehicle technology: from Earthto Mars; electronic cultural heritage; subspace basedmethods; video event categorization, tagging andretrieval; visual surveillance; application of computervision for mixed and augmented reality.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNCS 6468-6469 contains thecarefully selected and reviewed papers presented atthe eight workshops that were held in conjunctionwith the 10th Asian Conference on ComputerVision, in Queenstown, New Zealand, in November2010.From a total of 167 submissions to allworkshops, 89 papers were selected for publication.The contributions are grouped together according tothe main [..]

Fields of interestComputer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition andGraphics; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction; Media Design; Geometry




2011. XXX, 464 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6468) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-22821-6

R. Koch, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Germany; F. Huang,National Ilan University, Yi-Lan, Taiwan (Eds.)

Computer Vision -- ACCV 2010WorkshopsACCV 2010 International Workshops. Queenstown, NewZealand, November 8-9, 2010. Revised Selected Papers, Part II

The two-volume set LNCS 6468-6469 containsthe carefully selected and reviewed paperspresented at the eight workshops that were heldin conjunction with the 10th Asian Conference onComputer Vision, in Queenstown, New Zealand,in November 2010.From a total of 167 submissionsto all workshops, 89 papers were selected forpublication. The contributions are grouped togetheraccording to the main workshops topics, whichwere: computational photography and aesthetics;computer vision in vehicle technology: from Earthto Mars; electronic cultural heritage; subspace basedmethods; video event categorization, tagging andretrieval; visual surveillance; application of computervision for mixed and augmented reality.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNCS 6468-6469 contains thecarefully selected and reviewed papers presented atthe eight workshops that were held in conjunctionwith the 10th Asian Conference on ComputerVision, in Queenstown, New Zealand, in November2010.From a total of 167 submissions to allworkshops, 89 papers were selected for publication.The contributions are grouped together according tothe main [..]

Fields of interestComputer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition andGraphics; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction; Media Design; Geometry




2011. XXX, 439 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6469) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-22818-6

J.L. Crowley, INRIA Grenoble, France; B. Draper, Colorado StateUniversity, Fort Collins, CO, USA; M. Thonnat, INRIA ResearchCentre, Sophia Antipolis, France (Eds.)

Computer Vision Systems8th International Conference, ICVS 2011, Sophia Antipolis,France, September 20-22, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 8th International Conference on ComputerVision Systems, ICVS 2011, held in Sophia Antipolis,France, in September 2009. The 22 revised paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from58 submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on vision systems, control of perception,performance evaluation, activity recognition, andknowledge directed vision.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 8th International Conference on ComputerVision Systems, ICVS 2011, held in Sophia Antipolis,France, in September 2009. The 22 revised paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from58 submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on vision systems, control of perception,performance evaluation, activity recognition, andknowledge [..]

Fields of interestComputer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognitionand Graphics; Image Processing and ComputerVision; Pattern Recognition; Computer Graphics;User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)




2011. XII, 211 p. (Theoretical Computer Science andGeneral Issues, Vol. 6962) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23967-0


A. Gagalowicz, INRIA Rocquencourt, Le Chesnay, France; W.Philips, Ghent University, Belgium (Eds.)

Computer Vision/ComputerGraphics Collaboration Techniques5th International Conference, MIRAGE 2011, Rocquencourt,France, October 10-11, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the5th International Conference on Computer Vision/Computer Graphics Collaboration Techniques,MIRAGE 2011, held in Rocquencourt, France, inOctober 2011. The 23 full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from numeroussubmissions. The papers cover a wide range oftopics with focus on Computer Vision/ComputerGraphics Collaboration Techniques involvingimage analysis/synthesis approaches especiallyconcerning theoretical, computational, experimentalor industrial aspects of model-based image analysisand image-based model synthesis.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the5th International Conference on Computer Vision/Computer Graphics Collaboration Techniques,MIRAGE 2011, held in Rocquencourt, France, inOctober 2011. The 23 full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from numeroussubmissions. The papers cover a wide range of topicswith focus on Computer Vision/Computer GraphicsCollaboration Techniques [..]

Fields of interestComputer Graphics; Computer Imaging, Vision,Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Image Processingand Computer Vision; Pattern Recognition; DataMining and Knowledge Discovery; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity




2011. XII, 287 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6930) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24135-2

Y. Wu, Huazhong Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei, China (Ed.)

Computing and Intelligent SystemsInternational Conference, ICCIC 2011, held in Wuhan, China,September 17-18, 2011. Proceedings, Part III

This six-volume-set (CCIS 231, 232, 233, 234,235, 236) constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the International Conference on Computing,Information and Control, ICCIC 2011, held inWuhan, China, in September 2011. The papers areorganized in two volumes on Innovative Computingand Information (CCIS 231 and 232), two volumeson Computing and Intelligent Systems (CCIS 233and 234), and in two volumes on Information andManagement Engineering (CCIS 235 and 236).

FeaturesThis six-volume-set (CCIS 231, 232, 233, 234,235, 236) constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the International Conference on Computing,Information and Control, ICCIC 2011, held inWuhan, China, in September 2011. The papers areorganized in two volumes on Innovative Computingand Information (CCIS 231 and 232), two volumeson Computing and Intelligent Systems (CCIS 233and 234), and in two volumes on [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics); Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Algorithm Analysisand Problem Complexity; Information Storage andRetrieval; Software Engineering




2011. XII, 537 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 233) Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24009-6

Y. Wu, Huazhong Normal University, China (Ed.)

Computing and Intelligent SystemsInternational Conference, ICCIC 2011, held in Wuhan, China,September 17-18, 2011. Proceedings, Part IV








$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24090-4


P. Warren, Eurescom GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany; J. Davies,British Telecommunicattions plc., Ipswich, UK; E. Simperl,Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany (Eds.)

Context and Semantics forKnowledge ManagementTechnologies for Personal Productivity

Knowledge and information are among the biggestassets of enterprises and organizations. However,efficiently managing, maintaining, accessing,and reusing this intangible treasure is difficult.Information overload makes it difficult to focuson the information that really matters; the factthat much corporate knowledge only resides inemployees’ heads seriously hampers reuse.The workdescribed in this book is motivated by the need toincrease the productivity of knowledge work. Basedon results from the EU-funded ACTIVE project andcomplemented by recent related results from otherresearchers, the application of three approaches ispresented: the synergy of Web 2.0 and semantictechnology; context-based information delivery;and the use of technology to support informal userprocesses. The contributions are organized in fiveparts. Part I comprises a general introduction and adescription of the opportunities and challenges facedby organizations in exploiting Web 2.0 capabilities.Part II looks[..]

FeaturesKnowledge and information are among the biggestassets of enterprises and organizations. However,efficiently managing, maintaining, accessing,and reusing this intangible treasure is difficult.Information overload makes it difficult to focuson the information that really matters; the factthat much corporate knowledge only resides inemployees’ heads seriously hampers reuse.The work[..]

ContentsPart I – Addressing the challenges of knowledgework.- Introduction.- Web 2.0 and networkintelligence.- Part II – ACTIVE technologiesand methodologies.- Enterprise knowledgestructures.- Using cost-benefit informationin ontology engineering projects.- Managingand understanding context.- Machine learningtechniques for understanding context and process.-Part III – Applying and validating the ACTIVEtechnologies.- Increasing productivity in thecustomer-facing environment.- Machine learningand lightweight semantics to improve enterprisesearch and knowledge management.- Increasing[..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); BusinessInformation Systems; Computer Appl. inAdministrative Data Processing





$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-19509-9

G. Lee, Hannam University, Daejeon, Republic of South Korea;D. Howard, QinetiQ Company Fellow Howard Science Limited,Malvern, UK; D. Slezak, University of Warsaw, Poland (Eds.)

Convergence and HybridInformation Technology5th International Conference, ICHIT 2011, Daejeon, Korea,September 22-24, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 5th International Conference on Convergenceand Hybrid Information Technology, ICHIT 2011,held in Daejeon, Korea, in September 2011. The94 revised full papers were carefully selected from323 initial submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections on communications and networking,intelligent systems and applications, sensor networkand cloud systems, information retrieval andscheduling, hardware and software engineering,security systems, robotics and RFID Systems, patternrecognition, image processing and clustering, datamining, as well as human computer interaction.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 5th International Conference on Convergenceand Hybrid Information Technology, ICHIT 2011,held in Daejeon, Korea, in September 2011. The94 revised full papers were carefully selected from323 initial submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections on communications and networking,intelligent systems and applications, sensor networkand cloud [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Computer Communication Networks; Data Miningand Knowledge Discovery; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Information Storage and Retrieval




2011. XXVIII, 789 p. (Information Systems andApplications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6935)Softcover

$143.00ISBN 978-3-642-24081-2

G. Lee, Hannam University, Daejeon, Korea; D. Howard, HowardScience Limited, Malvern, UK; D. Ślęzak, University of Warsaw,Poland (Eds.)

Convergence and HybridInformation Technology5th International Conference, ICHIT 2011, Daejeon, Korea,September 22-24, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 5th International Conference on Convergenceand Hybrid Information Technology, ICHIT 2011,held in Daejeon, Korea, in September 2011. The85 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 144 submissions.The papers are organized in topical sections oncommunications and networking; motion, video,image processing; security systems; cloud, RFID androbotics; industrial application of software systems;hardware and software engineering; healthcare,EEG and e-learning; HCI and data mining; softwaresystem and its applications.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 5th International Conference on Convergenceand Hybrid Information Technology, ICHIT 2011,held in Daejeon, Korea, in September 2011. The 85revised full papers presented were carefully reviewedand selected from 144 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on communicationsand networking; motion, video, image processing;security systems; [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mining andKnowledge Discovery; Software Engineering;Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity




2011. Approx. 700 p. (Communications in Computerand Information Science, Vol. 206) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-24105-5


B. Preneel, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; T. Takagi,Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan (Eds.)

Cryptographic Hardware andEmbedded Systems -- CHES 201113th International Workshop, Nara, Japan, September 28 --October 1, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the13th International Workshop on CryptographicHardware and Embedded Systems, CHES 2011, heldin Nara, Japan, from September 28 until October1, 2011. The 32 papers presented together with 1invited talk were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 119 submissions. The papers are organizedin topical sections named: FPGA implementation;AES; elliptic curve cryptosystems; lattices; sidechannel attacks; fault attacks; lightweight symmetricalgorithms, PUFs; public-key cryptosystems; andhash functions.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the13th International Workshop on CryptographicHardware and Embedded Systems, CHES 2011, heldin Nara, Japan, from September 28 until October1, 2011. The 32 papers presented together with 1invited talk were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 119 submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections named: FPGA implementation; AES;elliptic curve [..]

Fields of interestData Encryption; Coding and Information Theory;Data Structures, Cryptology and InformationTheory; Systems and Data Security; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; DiscreteMathematics in Computer Science




2011. XIV, 524 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6917)Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-23950-2

L. Cardelli, Microsoft Research, Cambridge, UK; W. Shih, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA (Eds.)

DNA Computing and MolecularProgramming17th International Conference, DNA 17, Pasadena, CA, USA,September 19-23, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 17th International Conference on DNAComputing and Molecular Programming, DNA17,held in Pasadena, CA, USA, in September 2011.The 12 revised full papers presented togetherwith 5 invited talks were carefully selectedfrom numerous submissions. Research in DNAcomputing and molecular programming drawstogether mathematics, computer science, physics,chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology to addressthe analysis, design, and synthesis of information-based molecular systems. This annual meeting isthe premier forum where scientists with diversebackgrounds come together with the commonpurpose of advancing the engineering and scienceof biology and chemistry from the point of view ofcomputer science, physics, and mathematics.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 17th International Conference on DNAComputing and Molecular Programming, DNA17,held in Pasadena, CA, USA, in September 2011.The 12 revised full papers presented together with 5invited talks were carefully selected from numeroussubmissions. Research in DNA computingand molecular programming draws togethermathematics, computer science, physics, [..]

Fields of interestComputation by Abstract Devices; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; ComputationalBiology / Bioinformatics; Artificial Intelligence (incl.Robotics); Data Structures; Discrete Mathematics inComputer Science




2011. X, 217 p. (Theoretical Computer Science andGeneral Issues, Vol. 6937) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23637-2

T. Elomaa, Tampere University of Technology, Finland; J.Hollmen, Aalto University School of Science, Finland; H. Mannila,Aalto University School of Science, Finland (Eds.)

Discovery Science14th International Conference, DS 2011, Espoo, Finland,October 5-7, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the14th International Conference on Discovery Science,DS 2011, held in Espoo, Finland, in October 2011 -co-located with ALT 2011, the 22nd InternationalConference on Algorithmic Learning Theory. The24 revised full papers presented together with 5invited lectures were carefully revised and selectedfrom 56 submissions. The papers cover a wide rangeincluding the development and analysis of methodsfor automatic scientific knowledge discovery,machine learning, intelligent data analysis, theory oflearning, as well as their application to knowledgediscovery.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the14th International Conference on Discovery Science,DS 2011, held in Espoo, Finland, in October 2011 -co-located with ALT 2011, the 22nd InternationalConference on Algorithmic Learning Theory. The 24revised full papers presented together with 5 invitedlectures were carefully revised and selected from 56submissions. The papers cover a wide range [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationStorage and Retrieval; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Database Management;Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity





$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24476-6


D. Peleg, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel (Ed.)

Distributed Computing25th International Symposium, DISC 2011, Rome, Italy,September 20-22, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 25th International Symposium on DistributedComputing, DISC 2011, held in Rome, Italy,in September 2011. The 31 revised full paperspresented together with invited lectures and briefannouncements were carefully reviewed andselected from 136 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on distributed graphalgorithms; shared memory; brief announcements;fault-tolerance and security; paxos plus; wireless;network algorithms; aspects of locality; consensus;concurrency.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 25th International Symposium on DistributedComputing, DISC 2011, held in Rome, Italy,in September 2011. The 31 revised full paperspresented together with invited lectures and briefannouncements were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 136 submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections on distributed graph algorithms;shared memory; brief [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; SoftwareEngineering; Information Systems Applications(incl.Internet); Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Programming Techniques; ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics)




2011. XVI, 506 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 6950) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24099-7

R. Popescu-Zeletin, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Berlin, Germany; I.A.Rai, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; K. Jonas, SchlossBirlinghoven, Sankt Augustin, Germany; A. Villafiorita, FBK Centerfor Information Technology, Trento, Italy (Eds.)

E-Infrastructure and E-Services forDeveloping CountriesSecond International ICST Conference, AFRICOM 2010, CapeTown, South Africa, November 25-26, 2010, Revised SelectedPapers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second InternationalICST Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Servicesfor Developing Countries, AFRICOM 2010, held inCape Town, South Africa, in November 2010. The 13revised full papers presented were carefully reviewedand selected and cover a wide range of topics such aswireless network technologies, E-governance, as wellas ICT for development and ICT business modelsand open-access.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second InternationalICST Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Servicesfor Developing Countries, AFRICOM 2010, held inCape Town, South Africa, in November 2010. The 13revised full papers presented were carefully reviewedand selected and cover a wide range of topics such aswireless network technologies, E-governance, as well[..]

Fields of interestComputers and Society; Computer CommunicationNetworks; Computers and Education; Managementof Computing and Information Systems; ComputerAppl. in Administrative Data Processing; PersonalComputing




2011. X, 141 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institutefor Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics andTelecommunications Engineering, Vol. 64) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23827-7

M.M. Cruz-Cunha, Polytechnic Institute of Cávado e Ave, VilaFrescainha S. Martinho BCL, Portugal; J. Varajao, University ofTrás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal; P. Powell,University of London, UK; R. Martinho, Polytechnic Institute ofLeiria, Portugal (Eds.)

ENTERprise Information Systems,Part IIIInternational Conference, CENTERIS 2011, Vilamoura, Algarve,Portugal, October 5-7, 2011. Proceedings, Part III

This three-volume-set (CCIS 219, CCIS 220, andCCIS 221) constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the International Conference on ENTERpriseInformation Systems, CENTERIS 2011, held inVilamoura, Portugal, in September 2011. Theapprox. 120 revised full papers presented in thethree volumes were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 180 submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections on knowledge society, EIS adoptionand design, EIS implementation and impact, EISapplications, social aspects and IS in education,IT/IS management, telemedicine and imagingtechnologies, healthcare information management,medical records and business processes, decisionsupport systems and business intelligence in healthand social care contexts, architectures and emergingtechnologies in healthcare organizations, as well asm-health.

FeaturesThis three-volume-set (CCIS 219, CCIS 220, andCCIS 221) constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the International Conference on ENTERpriseInformation Systems, CENTERIS 2011, held inVilamoura, Portugal, in September 2011. Theapprox. 120 revised full papers presented in the threevolumes were carefully reviewed and selected from180 submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on knowledge [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Computer Communication Networks; InformationStorage and Retrieval; Database Management;Software Engineering; User Interfaces and HumanComputer Interaction





$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24351-6



ENTERprise InformationSystems,Part IIInternational Conference, CENTERIS 2011, Vilamoura, Algarve,Portugal, October 5-7, 2011. Proceedings, Part II







2011. Approx. 15 p. 422 illus. in color. (Communicationsin Computer and Information Science, Vol. 220)Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24354-7


ENTERprise Information SystemsInternational Conference, CENTERIS 2011, Vilamoura, Algarve,Portugal, October 5-7, 2011. Proceedings, Part I








$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24357-8

J. Rothe, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf; D. Baumeister,Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf; C. Lindner, University ofManchester; I. Rothe, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Einführung in Computational SocialChoiceIndividuelle Strategien und kollektive Entscheidungen beimSpielen, Wählen und Teilen

Sie wollen im Spiel den höchsten Gewinn machen?Das wollen die anderen Spieler auch! KönnenSie und die anderen ihre individuellen Strategienso wählen, dass alle im Gleichgewicht sind undkeiner von seiner Strategie abweichen möchte? Wieschwer ist es, solche Gleichgewichtsstrategien zufinden?Sie wollen Ihren Lieblingskandidaten dieWahl gewinnen sehen? Das wollen die anderenWähler auch! Können Sie Ihre individuelle Präferenzstrategisch setzen, um die Wahl zu manipulieren? Wie schwer ist das?Sie wollen ein besondersleckeres Stück vom Kuchen haben? Das wollendie anderen Kuchenteiler auch! Die individuellenGeschmäcker sind jedoch verschieden. Wie kannman den Kuchen aufteilen, ohne dass Neid entsteht?Dieses Buch führt in das junge, interdisziplinäreGebiet Computational Social Choice ein, das ander Schnittstelle zwischen der Informatik undden Politik- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften liegt.Ausgehend von der klassischen Spiel- und Social-Choice-Theorie werden die algorithmischenEigenschaften[..]

FeaturesSie wollen im Spiel den höchsten Gewinn machen?Das wollen die anderen Spieler auch! Können Sieund die anderen ihre individuellen Strategien sowählen, dass alle im Gleichgewicht sind und keinervon seiner Strategie abweichen möchte? Wie schwerist es, solche Gleichgewichtsstrategien zu finden?Sie wollen Ihren Lieblingskandidaten die Wahlgewinnen sehen? Das wollen die anderen Wählerauch! Können [..]

ContentsVorwort.- Kapitel 1: Einleitung.- TEIL I:Erfolgreiches Spielen.- Kapitel 2: NichtkooperativeSpiele - Gegeneinander spielen .- Kapitel 3:Kooperative Spiele - Miteinander spielen.- TEIL II: Wählen und Urteilen.- Kapitel4: Präferenzaggregation - GemeinsameEntscheidungsfindung durch Wählen .- Kapitel5: Judgment Aggregation - GemeinsameUrteilsfindung.- TEIL III: Gerechtes Teilen.-Kapitel 6: Cake-cutting - Aufteilung teilbarerRessourcen .- Kapitel 7: Multiagent ResourceAllocation - Aufteilung unteilbarer Ressourcen.- Literaturverzeichnis.- Abbildungs- undTabellenverzeichnis.- Index.

Fields of interestComputer Science (general); Game Theory /Mathematical Methods; Game Theory, Economics,Social and Behav. Sciences; Methodology of theSocial Sciences


Type of publicationGerman textbook



2012. XII, 375 S. 89 Abb. Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2570-6

G. Brands, Hochschule Emden/Leer

Einführung in dieQuanteninformatikQuantenkryptografie, Teleportation und Quantencomputing

Ausgehend von der Theorie und den Protokollender Quantenkryptografie werden anhand derderzeitigen technischen Möglichkeiten dieerreichbaren Servicequalitäten vorgestellt.In einer ausgiebigen Diskussion wird dieerreichbare Sicherheit herausgearbeitet, wobeibislang wenig beachtete Gesichtspunkte derKryptoanalyse einfließen. Im gleichen Stil werdendie Möglichkeiten des Quantencomputinguntersucht, wobei eine ausführliche Lehreinheitüber den Entwurf von Quantenalgorithmen undderen Versuchsimplementation auf klassischenRechnern enthalten ist. Die Skalierbarkeit vonQuantencomputern wird kritisch untersucht. AlsBindeglied zwischen beiden Disziplinen wird dieTeleportation vorgestellt, mit deren Hilfe manbestimmte Beschränkungen zu überwinden hofft.Umfangreiche praxisnahe Aufgaben erlauben einsicheres Vertiefen und kritisches Bewerten derTechniken sowie die theoretische Simulation vonIdeen. Fazit: der Einsatz von Quantenmethodenerfordert höhere Qualifikationen der Betreiber alsheutige[..]

FeaturesAusgehend von der Theorie und den Protokollender Quantenkryptografie werden anhand derderzeitigen technischen Möglichkeiten dieerreichbaren Servicequalitäten vorgestellt. Ineiner ausgiebigen Diskussion wird die erreichbareSicherheit herausgearbeitet, wobei bislang wenigbeachtete Gesichtspunkte der Kryptoanalyseeinfließen.Im gleichen Stil werden die Möglichkeitendes Quantencomputing untersucht, [..]

Contents1 Einleitung.- 2 Quantenmechanische Phänomene.-3 Grundlagen der Quantenmechanik.-4 Lichtquanten und Verschlüsselung.- 5Teleportation.- 6 Quantencomputer.-

Fields of interestData Encryption; Quantum Physics




2011. X, 374 S. 84 Abb., 49 in Farbe. (eXamen.press, 0)Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-3-642-20646-7

M. Szomszor, City University, London, UK; P. Kostkova, CityUniversity, London, UK (Eds.)

Electronic HealthcareThird International Conference, eHealth 2010, Casablanca,Morocco, December 13-15, 2010, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third InternationalConference, eHealth 2010, held in Casablanca,Morocco, in December 2010. The 30 revised fullpapers presented along with 12 papers from 2collocated workshops were carefully reviewed andselected from 70 submissions in total and cover awide range of topics including web intelligence,privacy, trust and security, ontologies and knowledgemanagement, eLearning and education, Web2.0 and online communications of practice, andperformance monitoring and evaluation frameworksfor healthcare.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third InternationalConference, eHealth 2010, held in Casablanca,Morocco, in December 2010. The 30 revised fullpapers presented along with 12 papers from 2collocated workshops were carefully reviewed andselected from 70 submissions in total and cover awide range of topics including web intelligence,privacy, trust and [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); Computers andSociety; Computer Communication Networks; UserInterfaces and Human Computer Interaction; HealthInformatics




2012. XIX, 336 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institutefor Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics andTelecommunications Engineering, Vol. 69) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-23634-1


H. Deng, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; D. Miao,School of Electronics and Information, Shanghai, China; F.L.Wang, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong, China; J.Lei, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China (Eds.)

Emerging Research in ArtificialIntelligence and ComputationaIIntelligenceInternational Conference, AICI 2011, Taiyuan, China,September 23-25, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes, together with LNAI7002, LNAI 7003, and LNAI 7004, the refereedproceedings of the International Conferenceon Artificial Intelligence and ComputationaIIntelligence, AICI 2011, held in Taiyuan, China,in September 2011. The 265 revised full paperspresented in the four volumes were carefullyreviewed and selected from 1073 submissions.The 83 papers presented in this volume areorganized in topical sections on applications ofartificial intelligence; applications of computationalintelligence; automated problem solving; brainmodels/cognitive science; data mining andknowledge discovering; expert and decision supportsystems; fuzzy logic and soft computing; intelligentagents and systems; intelligent control; intelligentimage processing; intelligent scheduling; intelligentsignal processing; natural language processing;nature computation; neural computation; patternrecognition; rough set theory.

FeaturesThis book constitutes, together with LNAI7002, LNAI 7003, and LNAI 7004, the refereedproceedings of the International Conferenceon Artificial Intelligence and ComputationaIIntelligence, AICI 2011, held in Taiyuan, China,in September 2011. The 265 revised full paperspresented in the four volumes were carefullyreviewed and selected from 1073 submissions. The83 papers presented in this volume are [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ComputerCommunication Networks; Computation byAbstract Devices; Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Information Storage and Retrieval



Due: November 2011


$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-24281-6

G. Zhiguo, University of Macau, China; X. Luo, ShanghaiUniversity, China; J. Chen, Taiyuan University of Technology,China; F.L. Wang, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, HongKong, China; J. Lei, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China(Eds.)

Emerging Research in WebInformation Systems and MiningInternational Conference, WISM 2011, Taiyuan, China,September 23-25, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes, together with LNCS 6987and LNCS 6988, the refereed proceedings of theInternational Conference on Web InformationSystems and Mining, WISM 2011, held in Taiyuan,China, in September 2011. The 112 revised fullpapers presented in the three volumes were carefullyreviewed and selected from 472 submissions.The 61 papers presented in this volume areorganized in topical sections on applications ofartificial intelligence; applications of computationalintelligence; automated problem solving; brainmodels/cognitive science; data mining andknowledge discovering; expert and decision supportsystems; fuzzy logic and soft computing; intelligentagents and systems; intelligent control; intelligentimage processing; intelligent scheduling; intelligentsignal processing; natural language processing;nature computation; neural computation; patternrecognition; rough set theory.

FeaturesThis book constitutes, together with LNCS 6987and LNCS 6988, the refereed proceedings of theInternational Conference on Web InformationSystems and Mining, WISM 2011, held in Taiyuan,China, in September 2011. The 112 revised fullpapers presented in the three volumes were carefullyreviewed and selected from 472 submissions. The61 papers presented in this volume are organized intopical sections on [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Information Storage and Retrieval; DatabaseManagement; Software Engineering; Data Miningand Knowledge Discovery; Multimedia InformationSystems




2011. XVI, 456 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 238) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24272-4

D. Padua, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL,USA (Ed.)

Encyclopedia of Parallel Computing

Containing over 300 entries in an A-Z format,the Encyclopedia of Parallel Computing provideseasy, intuitive access to relevant informationfor professionals and researchers seeking accessto any aspect within the broad field of parallelcomputing. Topics for this comprehensive referencewere selected, written, and peer-reviewed by aninternational pool of distinguished researchers in thefield. The Encyclopedia is broad in scope, coveringmachine organization, programming languages,algorithms, and applications. Within each area,concepts, designs, and specific implementationsare presented. The highly-structured essays inthis work comprise synonyms, a definition anddiscussion of the topic, bibliographies, and links torelated literature. Extensive cross-references to otherentries within the Encyclopedia support efficient,user-friendly searchers for immediate access touseful information. Key concepts presented in theEncyclopedia of Parallel Computing include; lawsand metrics; specific[..]

FeaturesContaining over 300 entries in an A-Z format,the Encyclopedia of Parallel Computing provideseasy, intuitive access to relevant informationfor professionals and researchers seeking accessto any aspect within the broad field of parallelcomputing. Topics for this comprehensive referencewere selected, written, and peer-reviewed by aninternational pool of distinguished researchers in thefield. [..]

ContentsGeneral concepts: Speedup.- Efficiency.-Redundancy.- Efficiency.- Isoefficiency.- Amdahl'slaw.- Computer architecture: Concepts.- Parallelmachine designs.- Machines.- Benchmarks.-Parallel programming: Concepts.- Designs.-Algorithms: Concepts.- Algorithms.- Libraries.-SuperLU.- Parallel applications: Computational fluiddynamics.- Bio-molecular simulation (NMAD).-Cosmology.- Quantum Chemistry.

Fields of interestProgramming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters;Processor Architectures; System Performance andEvaluation; Special Purpose and Application-BasedSystems; Software Engineering / Programming andOperating Systems




2011. XXXVIII, 2176 p. In 4 volumes, not availableseparately. Hardcover

$1,600.00ISBN 978-0-387-09765-7


L.S. Iliadis, Democritus University of Thrace, N. Orestiada, Greece;C. Jayne, London Metropolitan University, UK (Eds.)

Engineering Applications of NeuralNetworks12th International Conference, EANN 2011 and 7th IFIP WG12.5 International Conference, AIAI 2011, Corfu, Greece,September 15-18, 2011, Proceedings, Part I

The two-volume set IFIP AICT 363 and 364constitutes the refereed proceedings of the12th International Conference on EngineeringApplications of Neural Networks, EANN 2011, andthe 7th IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference,AIAI 2011, held jointly in Corfu, Greece, inSeptember 2011. The 52 revised full papers and28 revised short papers presented together with31 workshop papers were carefully reviewedand selected from 150 submissions. The firstvolume includes the papers that were accepted forpresentation at the EANN 2011 conference. They areorganized in topical sections on computer vision androbotics, self organizing maps, classification/patternrecognition, financial and management applicationsof AI, fuzzy systems, support vector machines,learning and novel algorithms, reinforcementand radial basis function ANN, machine learning,evolutionary genetic algorithms optimization,Web applications of ANN, spiking ANN, featureextraction minimization, medical applications of AI,environmental[..]

FeaturesThe two-volume set IFIP AICT 363 and 364constitutes the refereed proceedings of the12th International Conference on EngineeringApplications of Neural Networks, EANN 2011, andthe 7th IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference,AIAI 2011, held jointly in Corfu, Greece, inSeptember 2011. The 52 revised full papers and 28revised short papers presented together with 31workshop papers were carefully reviewed and [..]

Fields of interestComputation by Abstract Devices; PatternRecognition; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Simulation and Modeling; Biometrics; UserInterfaces and Human Computer Interaction




2011. XXIV, 532 p. (IFIP Advances in Information andCommunication Technology, Vol. 363) Hardcover

$177.00ISBN 978-3-642-23956-4

J. Anacleto, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil; S. Fels,University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; N.Graham, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada; B. Kapralos,University of Ontario, Oshawa, ON, Canada; M. Saif El-Nasr,Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA; K. Stanley, Universityof Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada (Eds.)

Entertainment Computing - ICEC201110th International Conference, ICEC 2011, Vancouver, BC,Canada, October 5-8, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 10th International Conference on EntertainmentComputing, ICEC 2011, held in Vancouver, Canada,in October 2011, under the auspices of IFIP. The20 revised long papers, 18 short papers and 24poster papers and demos presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 94 initial submissions.The papers cover all main domains of entertainmentcomputing, from interactive music to games,taking a wide range of scientific domains fromaesthetic to computer science. The papers areorganized in topical sections on story, active games,player experience, camera and 3D, educationalentertainment, game development, self and identity,social and mobile entertainment; plus the fourcategories: demonstrations, posters, workshosp, andtutorial.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 10th International Conference on EntertainmentComputing, ICEC 2011, held in Vancouver, Canada,in October 2011, under the auspices of IFIP. The 20revised long papers, 18 short papers and 24 posterpapers and demos presented were carefully reviewedand selected from 94 initial submissions. The paperscover all main domains of entertainment computing,from [..]

Fields of interestUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;Computer Graphics; Computer CommunicationNetworks; Image Processing and Computer Vision;Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)





$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24499-5

C. Browne, Imperial College London, UK

Evolutionary Game Design

The book describes the world's first successfulexperiment in fully automated board game design.Evolutionary methods were used to derive new rulesets within a custom game description language,and self-play trials used to estimate each derivedgame's potential to interest human players. The endresult is a number of new and interesting games,one of which has proved popular and gone on to becommercially published.

FeaturesNone for briefs

ContentsIntroduction.-Games in General.-The Ludi System.-Measuring Games.-Evolving Games.-Viable Games.-Yavalath.-Conclusion.

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); ComputerAppl. in Arts and Humanities; Simulation andModeling




2011. XI, 122 p. 68 illus. (SpringerBriefs in ComputerScience, 0) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2178-7


S. Ystad, CNRS-LMA, Marseille, France; M. Aramaki, CNRS-INCM,Marseille, France; R. Kronland-Martinet, CNRS-LMA, Marseille,France; K. Jensen, Aalborg University Esbjerg, Denmark (Eds.)

Exploring Music Contents7th International Symposium, CMMR 2010, Málaga, Spain,June 21-24, 2010. Revised Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 7th International Symposium onComputer Music Modeling and Retrieval, CMMR2010, held in Málaga, Spain, in June 2010. The 22revised full papers presented were specially reviewedand revised for inclusion in this proceedings volume.The book is divided in five main chapters whichreflect the present challenges within the field ofcomputer music modeling and retrieval. Thechapters range from music interaction, compositiontools and sound source separation to data miningand music libraries. One chapter is also dedicated toperceptual and cognitive aspects that are currentlysubject to increased interest in the MIR community.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 7th International Symposium onComputer Music Modeling and Retrieval, CMMR2010, held in Málaga, Spain, in June 2010. The 22revised full papers presented were specially reviewedand revised for inclusion in this proceedings volume.The book is divided in five main chapters whichreflect the present challenges within the field ofcomputer [..]

Fields of interestInformation Storage and Retrieval; Music;Multimedia Information Systems; ComputerAppl. in Arts and Humanities; User Interfaces andHuman Computer Interaction; Special Purpose andApplication-Based Systems




2011. IX, 361 p. (Information Systems and Applications,incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6684) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-23125-4

S. Jukna, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt/Main,Germany

Extremal CombinatoricsWith Applications in Computer Science

This book is a concise, self-contained, up-to-date introduction to extremal combinatorics fornonspecialists. There is a strong emphasis ontheorems with particularly elegant and informativeproofs, they may be called gems of the theory.The author presents a wide spectrum of themost powerful combinatorial tools together withimpressive applications in computer science:methods of extremal set theory, the linear algebramethod, the probabilistic method, and fragmentsof Ramsey theory. No special knowledge incombinatorics or computer science is assumed – thetext is self-contained and the proofs can be enjoyedby undergraduate students in mathematics andcomputer science. Over 300 exercises of varyingdifficulty, and hints to their solution, complete thetext.This second edition has been extended withsubstantial new material, and has been revised andupdated throughout. It offers three new chapters onexpander graphs and eigenvalues, the polynomialmethod and error-correcting codes. Most of the[..]

FeaturesThis book is a concise, self-contained, up-to-date introduction to extremal combinatorics fornonspecialists. There is a strong emphasis ontheorems with particularly elegant and informativeproofs, they may be called gems of the theory.The author presents a wide spectrum of themost powerful combinatorial tools together withimpressive applications in computer science:methods of extremal set theory, the [..]

ContentsPreface.- Prolog: What this Book Is About.-Notation.- Counting.- Advanced Counting.-Probabilistic Counting.- The Pigeonhole Principle.-Systems of Distinct Representatives.- Sunflowers.-Intersecting Families.- Chains and Antichains.-Blocking Sets and the Duality.- Density andUniversality.- Witness Sets and Isolation.- Designs.-The Basic Method.- Orthogonality and RankArguments.- Eigenvalues and Graph Expansion.-The Polynomial Method.- Combinatorics of Codes.-Linearity of Expectation.- The Lovász Sieve.- TheDeletion Method.- The Second Moment Method.-The Entropy Function.-[..]

Fields of interestTheory of Computation; Number Theory; DiscreteMathematics in Computer Science; Combinatorics;Computational Mathematics and NumericalAnalysis




2011. XXIII, 411 p. 23 illus. (Texts in TheoreticalComputer Science. An EATCS Series) Hardcover

$89.95ISBN 978-3-642-17363-9

X. Lai, Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China; D. Gu, JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China; B. Jin, Research Instituteof Ministry of Public Security, Shanghai, P.R. China; Y. Wang,East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, P.R.China; H. Li, Xidian University, Shaanxi, P.R. China (Eds.)

Forensics in Telecommunications,Information and MultimediaThird International ICST Conference, e-Forensics 2010,Shanghai, China, November 11-12, 2010, Revised SelectedPapers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third InternationalICST Conference on Forensic Applications andTechniques in Telecommunications, Informationand Multimedia, E-Forensics 2010, held in Shanghai,China, in November 2010. The 32 revised full paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 42 submissions in total. These, along with 5papers from a collocated workshop of E-ForensicsLaw, cover a wide range of topics including digitalevidence handling, data carving, records tracing,device forensics, data tamper identification, andmobile device locating.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third InternationalICST Conference on Forensic Applications andTechniques in Telecommunications, Informationand Multimedia, E-Forensics 2010, held in Shanghai,China, in November 2010. The 32 revised full paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from42 submissions in total. These, along with 5 papersfrom a [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; Managementof Computing and Information Systems; LegalAspects of Computing; Computers and Society;Operating Systems; Pattern Recognition




2011. XIII, 314 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institutefor Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics andTelecommunications Engineering, Vol. 56) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-23601-3


G. Salaün, Grenoble INP - INFIA - LIG, Montbonnot Saint-Martin,France; B. Schätz, fortiss GmbH, Munich, Germany (Eds.)

Formal Methods for IndustrialCritical Systems16th International Workshop, FMICS 2011, Trento, Italy,August 29-30, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16thInternational Workshop on Formal Methods forIndustrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2011, heldin Trento, Italy, in August 2011. The 16 paperspresented together with 2 invited talks were carefullyreviewed and selected from 39 submissions. Theaim of the FMICS workshop series is to providea forum for researchers who are interested in thedevelopment and application of formal methodsin industry. It also strives to promote researchand development for the improvement of formalmethods and tools for industrial applications.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 16thInternational Workshop on Formal Methods forIndustrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2011, heldin Trento, Italy, in August 2011.The 16 paperspresented together with 2 invited talks were carefullyreviewed and selected from 39 submissions. Theaim of the FMICS workshop series is to providea forum for researchers who are interested in thedevelopment and [..]

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering; Logics and Meanings ofPrograms; Programming Languages, Compilers,Interpreters; Special Purpose and Application-BasedSystems; Programming Techniques; MathematicalLogic and Formal Languages




2011. X, 261 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6959) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24430-8

U. Fahrenberg, IRISA/INRIA Rennes, France; S. Tripakis, UCBerkeley, CA, USA (Eds.)

Formal Modeling and Analysis ofTimed Systems9th International Conference, FORMATS 2011, Aalborg,Denmark, September 21-23, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the9th International Conference on Formal Modelingand Analysis of Timed Systems, FORMATS 2011,held in Aalborg, Denmark, in September 2011.The 20 revised full papers presented togetherwith three invited talks were carefully reviewedand selected from 43 submissions. The papersare organized in topical sections on probabilisticmethods, robustness, games, verification and testing,verification, hybrid systems, and applications.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the9th International Conference on Formal Modelingand Analysis of Timed Systems, FORMATS 2011,held in Aalborg, Denmark, in September 2011. The20 revised full papers presented together with threeinvited talks were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 43 submissions. The papers are organizedin topical sections on probabilistic methods,robustness, games, [..]

Fields of interestLogics and Meanings of Programs; SoftwareEngineering; Programming Languages, Compilers,Interpreters; Mathematical Logic and FormalLanguages; Programming Techniques; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity





$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24309-7

C. Tinelli, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; V. Sofronie-Stokkermans, Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik, Saarbrücken,Germany (Eds.)

Frontiers of Combining Systems8th International Symposium, FroCoS 2011, Saarbrücken,Germany, October 5-7, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 8th International Symposium on Frontiersof Combining Systems, FroCoS 2011, held inSaarbrücken, Germany, in October 2011. The 15revised full papers presented together with threeinvited papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 22 submissions. The event builds a commonforum for research activities in the general area ofcombination, modularization and integration ofsystems, with emphasis on logic-based ones, and oftheir practical use.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 8th International Symposium on Frontiersof Combining Systems, FroCoS 2011, held inSaarbrücken, Germany, in October 2011. The 15revised full papers presented together with threeinvited papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 22 submissions. The event builds a commonforum for research activities in the general area ofcombination, modularization [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); MathematicalLogic and Formal Languages; Logics and Meaningsof Programs; Software Engineering; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; ProgrammingTechniques




2011. VIII, 276 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,Vol. 6989) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24363-9


S. Lee

Glazed Panel Construction withHuman-Robot Cooperation

These days, construction companies are beginningto be concerned about a potential labor shortage bydemographic changes and an aging constructionwork force. Also, an improvement in constructionsafety could not only reduce accidents but alsodecrease the cost of the construction, and istherefore one of the imperative goals of theconstruction industry. These challenges correspondto the potential for Automation and Robotics inConstruction as one of solutions. Almost half ofconstruction work is said to be material handlingand materials used for construction are heavy andbulky for humans. To date, various types of robotshave been developed for glazed panel construction.Through the case studies on construction, to whichthe robots were applied, however, we identifieddifficulties to be overcome. In this study, a human-robot cooperative system is deduced as one approachto surmount these difficulties; then, considerationson interactions among the operator, robot andenvironment are applied to[..]

FeaturesThese days, construction companies are beginningto be concerned about a potential labor shortage bydemographic changes and an aging constructionwork force. Also, an improvement in constructionsafety could not only reduce accidents but alsodecrease the cost of the construction, and is thereforeone of the imperative goals of the constructionindustry. These challenges correspond to thepotential for [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Control Algorithm for Human-Robot Cooperation.- Conceptual Design of Human-Robot Cooperative System.- Prototype for GlazedPanel Construction Robot.- Glazed Ceiling PanelConstruction Robot.- Conclusion and Future works.

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); MechanicalEngineering




2011. X, 70 p. 60 illus. (SpringerBriefs in ComputerScience) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1417-9

M. Nüttgens, Universität Hamburg, Germany; A. Gadatsch,Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Sankt Augustin, Germany; K.Kautz, Copenhagen Business School, Frederiksberg, Denmark; I.Schirmer, Universität Hamburg, Germany; N. Blinn, UniversitätHamburg, Germany (Eds.)

Governance and Sustainability inInformation Systems. Managing theTransfer and Diffusion of ITIFIP WG 8.6 International Working Conference, Hamburg,Germany, September 22-24, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe IFIP WG 8.6 International Working Conferenceon Governance and Sustainability in InformationSystems, held in Hamburg, Germany, in September2011. The 14 revised full papers and 16 researchin progress and practice papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from 47 submissions.The full research papers are organized in thefollowing topical sections:governance, sustainability,design themes, customer and user integration, andfuture subjects.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe IFIP WG 8.6 International Working Conferenceon Governance and Sustainability in InformationSystems, held in Hamburg, Germany, in September2011. The 14 revised full papers and 16 researchin progress and practice papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from 47 submissions.The full research papers are organized in thefollowing topical [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); ComputerCommunication Networks; Information Storageand Retrieval; Database Management; SoftwareEngineering




2011. XI, 424 p. (IFIP Advances in Information andCommunication Technology, Vol. 366) Hardcover

$155.00ISBN 978-3-642-24147-5

D. Chiang, USC Information Sciences Institute, Marina del Rey,CA, USA

Grammars for Language and GenesTheoretical and Empirical Investigations

Grammars are gaining importance in naturallanguage processing and computational biologyas a means of encoding theories and structuringalgorithms. But one serious obstacle to applicationsof grammars is that formal language theorytraditionally classifies grammars according to theirweak generative capacity (what sets of strings theygenerate) and tends to ignore strong generativecapacity (what sets of structural descriptions theygenerate) even though the latter is more relevant toapplications. This book develops and demonstrates aframework for carrying out rigorous comparisons ofgrammar formalisms in terms of their usefulness forapplications, focusing on three areas of application:statistical parsing, natural language translation, andbiological sequence analysis. These results shouldpave the way for theoretical research to pursueresults that are more directed towards applications,and for practical research to explore the use ofadvanced grammar formalisms more easily.

FeaturesGrammars are gaining importance in naturallanguage processing and computational biologyas a means of encoding theories and structuringalgorithms. But one serious obstacle to applicationsof grammars is that formal language theorytraditionally classifies grammars according to theirweak generative capacity (what sets of strings theygenerate) and tends to ignore strong generativecapacity (what sets of [..]

Contents1.Introduction.- 2.Foundation.- 3.Statistical Parsing.-4.Machine Translation.- 5.Biological SequenceAnalysis: Basics.- 6.Biological Sequence Analysis:Intersection.- 7.Conclusion.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestMathematical Logic and Formal Languages;Language Translation and Linguistics;Computational Biology / Bioinformatics




2012. XII, 120 p. 67 illus. (Theory and Applications ofNatural Language Processing) Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-3-642-20443-2


S. Campanoni, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA

Guide to ILDJIT

This book is a guide to getting started with ILDJIT,a compilation framework designed to be botheasily extensible and easily configurable. Withinthis framework, it is possible to build a tool-chainby customizing ILDJIT for specific purposes.Customizations can be used within both staticand dynamic compilers already included inthe framework without adaptations. Moreover,customizations allow modification of both thebehaviors and the characteristics of these compilersto better satisfy the particular need. Currently,ILDJIT is able to translate bytecode programs togenerate machine code for both Intel x86 and ARMprocessors. By relying on ILDJIT technology, moreinput languages or platforms can be supported. Afteran introduction to ILDJIT, this guide goes into detailon how to exploit it by extending the frameworkto match specific requirements. Finally, there is anintroduction and discussion of the design choicesfollowed during the authors’ years of developmentefforts towards ILDJIT.

FeaturesThis book is a guide to getting started with ILDJIT,a compilation framework designed to be botheasily extensible and easily configurable.Withinthis framework, it is possible to build a tool-chainby customizing ILDJIT for specific purposes.Customizations can be used within both staticand dynamic compilers already included inthe framework without adaptations. Moreover,customizations allow [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Generating, Compiling and ExecutingBytecode Programs.- Platform-IndependentExtensions of the Framework.- Compiling withOptimization.- Intermediate Representation (IR).-Analyzing and Transforming Programs.- InternalStructure.- Getting Help.

Fields of interestProgramming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters




2011. XIII, 97 p. 30 illus. (SpringerBriefs in ComputerScience) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2193-0

B. Furht, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA (Ed.)

Handbook of Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality (AR) refers to the merging ofa live view of the physical, real world with context-sensitive, computer-generated images to create amixed reality. Through this augmented vision, a usercan digitally interact with and adjust informationabout their surrounding environment on-the-fly. Handbook of Augmented Reality providesan extensive overview of the current and futuretrends in Augmented Reality, and chronicles thedramatic growth in this field. The book includescontributions from world expert s in the field of ARfrom academia, research laboratories and privateindustry. Case studies and examples throughoutthe handbook help introduce the basic conceptsof AR, as well as outline the Computer Vision andMultimedia techniques most commonly used today.The book is intended for a wide variety of readersincluding academicians, designers, developers,educators, engineers, practitioners, researchers, andgraduate students. This book can also be beneficialfor business managers,[..]

FeaturesAugmented Reality (AR) refers to the merging ofa live view of the physical, real world with context-sensitive, computer-generated images to create amixed reality. Through this augmented vision, a usercan digitally interact with and adjust informationabout their surrounding environment on-the-fly. Handbook of Augmented Reality provides anextensive overview of the current and future trendsin [..]

ContentsPART I TECHNOLOGIES.- Augmented Reality:An Overview.- New Augmented Reality Taxonomy:Technologies and Features of AugmentedEnvironment.- Visualization Techniques forAugmented Reality.- Mobile Augmented RealityGame Engine.- Head-Mounted Projection DisplayTechnology and Applications.- Wireless Displaysin Educational Augmented Reality Applications.-Mobile Projection Interfaces for Augmented RealityApplications.- Interactive Volume Segmentationand Visualization in Augmented Reality.- VirtualRoommates: Sampling and Reconstructing Presencein Multiple Shared Spaces.- Large Scale[..]

Fields of interestComputer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition andGraphics; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction; Multimedia Information Systems




2011. XXII, 746 p. 375 illus. Hardcover

$199.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0063-9

A. El Saddik, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada; M. Orozco,University of Ottawa, ON, Canada; M. Eid, University of Ottawa,ON, Canada; J. Cha, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada

Haptics TechnologiesBringing Touch to Multimedia

The term “haptics” refers to the science of sensingand manipulation through touch. Multipledisciplines such as biomechanics, psychophysics,robotics, neuroscience, and software engineeringconverge to support haptics, and generally, hapticresearch is done by three communities: the roboticscommunity, the human computer interfacecommunity, and the virtual reality community.Thisbook is different from any other book that haslooked at haptics. The authors treat haptics as a newmedium rather than just a domain within one of theabove areas. They describe human haptic perceptionand interfaces and present fundamentals in hapticrendering and modeling in virtual environments.Diverse software architectures for standaloneand networked haptic systems are explained,and the authors demonstrate the vast applicationspectrum of this emerging technology along with itsaccompanying trends. The primary objective is toprovide a comprehensive overview and a practicalunderstanding of haptic technologies. An[..]

FeaturesThe term “haptics” refers to the science of sensingand manipulation through touch. Multipledisciplines such as biomechanics, psychophysics,robotics, neuroscience, and software engineeringconverge to support haptics, and generally, hapticresearch is done by three communities: the roboticscommunity, the human computer interfacecommunity, and the virtual reality community.Thisbook is different [..]

ContentsHaptics: General Principles.- Haptics: HapticsApplications.- Human Haptic Perception.- MachineHaptics.- Computer Haptics.- Multimedia Haptics.-Touching the Future: HAVE Challenges and Trends.

Fields of interestMultimedia Information Systems; User Interfacesand Human Computer Interaction; Robotics andAutomation; Computer Applications




2011. XV, 218 p. 87 illus. (Springer Series on Touch andHaptic Systems) Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-3-642-22657-1


G.C. Buttazzo, Scuola Superiore S. Anna, Pisa, Italy

Hard Real-Time Computing SystemsPredictable Scheduling Algorithms and Applications

This updated edition offers an indispensableexposition on real-time computing, with particularemphasis on predictable scheduling algorithms. Itintroduces the fundamental concepts of real-timecomputing, demonstrates the most significant resultsin the field, and provides the essential methodologiesfor designing predictable computing systems usedto support time-critical control applications. Alongwith an in-depth guide to the available approachesfor the implementation and analysis of real-timeapplications, this revised edition contains a closeexamination of recent developments in real-timesystems, including limited preemptive scheduling,resource reservation techniques, overload handlingalgorithms, and adaptive scheduling techniques.This volume serves as a fundamental advanced-leveltextbook. Each chapter provides basic concepts,which are followed by algorithms, illustrated withconcrete examples, figures and tables. Exercises andsolutions are provided to enhance self-study, makingthis[..]

FeaturesThis updated edition offers an indispensableexposition on real-time computing, with particularemphasis on predictable scheduling algorithms. Itintroduces the fundamental concepts of real-timecomputing, demonstrates the most significant resultsin the field, and provides the essential methodologiesfor designing predictable computing systems usedto support time-critical control applications. Alongwith an [..]

ContentsA General View.- Basic Concepts.- A PeriodicTask Scheduling.- Periodic Task Scheduling.-Fixed-Priority Servers.- Dynamic Priority Servers.-Resource Access Protocols.- Limited PreemptiveScheduling.- Handling Overload Conditions.- KernelDesign Issues.- Application Design Issues.- Real-Time Operating Systems and Standards.- Solutionsto the Exercises.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestSpecial Purpose and Application-Based Systems;Circuits and Systems; System Performance andEvaluation; Computer Communication Networks;Processor Architectures




2011. XV, 521 p. 246 illus. (Real-Time Systems Series,Vol. 24) Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0675-4

J. Impagliazzo, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; P. Lundin, KTHRoyal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; B. Wangler,Stockhom University, Sweden (Eds.)

History of Nordic Computing 3Third IFIP WG 9.7 Conference, HiNC3, Stockholm, Sweden,October 18-20, 2010, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the refereed post-proceedingsof the Third IFIP WG 9.7 Conference on the Historyof Nordic Computing, HiNC3, held in Stockholm,Sweden, in October 2010. The 50 revised full paperspresented together with a keynote address and apanel discussion were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom numerous submissions. The papers focus onthe application and use of ICT and ways in whichtechnical progress affected the conditions of thedevelopment and use of ICT systems in the Nordiccountries covering a period from around 1970 untilthe beginning of the 1990s. They are organized inthe following topical sections: computerizing publicsector industries; computerizing management andfinancial industries; computerizing art, media, andschools; users and systems development; the makingof a Nordic computing industry; Nordic networking;Nordic software development; Nordic researchin software and systems development; teachingat Nordic universities; and new historiographicalapproaches and[..]

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed post-proceedingsof the Third IFIP WG 9.7 Conference on the Historyof Nordic Computing, HiNC3, held in Stockholm,Sweden, in October 2010. The 50 revised full paperspresented together with a keynote address and apanel discussion were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom numerous submissions. The papers focus onthe application and use of ICT and ways in whichtechnical [..]

Fields of interestHistory of Computing; Computers and Society; TheComputer Industry; The Computing Profession;Computers and Education; Personal Computing




2011. XV, 480 p. 51 illus. (IFIP Advances in Informationand Communication Technology, Vol. 350) Hardcover

$155.00ISBN 978-3-642-23314-2

L. Rothrock, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park,PA, USA; S. Narayanan, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA(Eds.)

Human-in-the-Loop SimulationsMethods and Practice

Human-in-the-Loop Simulations is a compilationof articles from experts in the design, development,and use of human-in-the-loop simulations.Thefirst section of the handbook consists of paperson fundamental concepts in human-in-the-loopsimulations, such as object-oriented simulationdevelopment, interface design and development,and performance measurement. The second sectionincludes papers from researchers who utilized HITLsimulations to inform models of cognitive processesto include decision making and metacognition.The last section describes human-in-the-loopprocesses for complex simulation models in tradespace exploration and epidemiological analyses.Human-in-the-Loop Simulations is a useful tool formultiple audiences, including graduate students andresearchers in engineering and computer science.

FeaturesHuman-in-the-Loop Simulations is a compilationof articles from experts in the design, development,and use of human-in-the-loop simulations.Thefirst section of the handbook consists of paperson fundamental concepts in human-in-the-loopsimulations, such as object-oriented simulationdevelopment, interface design and development,and performance measurement. The second sectionincludes [..]

Contents1. Interactive Simulations: History, Features,and Trends.- 2. Performance Measurement andEvaluation in Human-in-the-Loop Simulations.-3. Virtual and Constructive Simulations withthe GRBIL Modeling Tool.- 4. An IntegratedPedestrian Behavior Model Based on ExtendedDecision Field Theory and Social Force Model.-5. Determining the Number of Simulation Runs:Treating Simulations as Theories by Not SamplingTheir Behavior.- 6. Training for Metacognitionin Simulated Environments.- 7. Trade SpaceExploration: Assessing the Benefits of PuttingDesigners “Back-in-the-Loop” During[..]

Fields of interestSimulation and Modeling; User Interfaces andHuman Computer Interaction; Complexity





$179.00ISBN 978-0-85729-882-9


G. Maino, University of Bologna, Ravenna, Italy; G.L. Foresti,University of Udine, Italy (Eds.)

Image Analysis and Processing --ICIAP 201116th International Conference, Ravenna, Italy, September14-16, 2011, Proceedings, Part I

The two-volume set LNCS 6978 + LNCS 6979constitutes the proceedings of the 16th InternationalConference on Image Analysis and Processing,ICIAP 2011, held in Ravenna, Italy, in September2011. The total of 121 papers presented was carefullyreviewed and selected from 175 submissions. Thepapers are divided into 10 oral sessions, comprising44 papers, and three post sessions, comprising 77papers. They deal with the following topics: imageanalysis and representation; image segmentation;pattern analysis and classification; forensics,security and document analysis; video analysisand processing; biometry; shape analysis; low-levelcolor image processing and its applications; medicalimaging; image analysis and pattern recognition;image and video analysis and processing and itsapplications.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNCS 6978 + LNCS 6979constitutes the proceedings of the 16th InternationalConference on Image Analysis and Processing,ICIAP 2011, held in Ravenna, Italy, in September2011.The total of 121 papers presented was carefullyreviewed and selected from 175 submissions. Thepapers are divided into 10 oral sessions, comprising44 papers, and three post sessions, comprising 77papers. They [..]

Fields of interestPattern Recognition; Image Processing andComputer Vision; Artificial Intelligence (incl.Robotics); Computer Graphics; Algorithm Analysisand Problem Complexity




2011. XXIII, 714 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6978) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-24084-3

G. Maino, University of Bologna, Ravenna, Italy; G.L. Foresti,University of Udine, Italy (Eds.)

Image Analysis and Processing --ICIAP 201116th International Conference, Ravenna, Italy, September14-16, 2011, Proceedings, Part II

The two-volume set LNCS 6978 + 6979 constitutesthe proceedings of the 16th International Conferenceon Image Analysis and Processing, ICIAP 2011,held in Ravenna, Italy, in September 2011. The totalof 121 papers presented was carefully reviewedand selected from 175 submissions. The papers aredivided into 10 oral sessions, comprising 44 papers,and three post sessions, comprising 77 papers. Theydeal with the following topics: image analysis andrepresentation; image segmentation; pattern analysisand classification;forensics, security and documentanalysis; video analysis and processing; biometry;shape analysis; low-level color image processing andits applications; medical imaging; image analysis andpattern recognition; image and video analysis andprocessing and its applications.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNCS 6978 + LNCS 6979constitutes the proceedings of the 16th InternationalConference on Image Analysis and Processing,ICIAP 2011, held in Ravenna, Italy, in September2011.The total of 121 papers presented was carefullyreviewed and selected from 175 submissions. Thepapers are divided into 10 oral sessions, comprising44 papers, and three post sessions, comprising 77papers. They [..]

Fields of interestPattern Recognition; Image Processing andComputer Vision; Artificial Intelligence (incl.Robotics); Computer Graphics; Algorithm Analysisand Problem Complexity




2011. XXIII, 500 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6979) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24087-4

S.-B. Scholz, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK; O. Chitil,University of Kent, UK (Eds.)

Implementation and Application ofFunctional Languages20th International Symposium, IFL 2008, Hatfield, UK,September 10-12, 2008. Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 20th International Workshopon Implementation and Applications of FunctionalLanguages, IFL 2008, held in Hatfield, UK, inSeptember 2008. The 15 revised full papers presentedwere carefully reviewed and selected from 31submissions. Topics of interest cover a widerange from novel language designs, theoreticalunderpinnings, compilation and optimisationtechniques for diverse hardware architectures, toapplications, programming techniques and noveltools.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 20th International Workshopon Implementation and Applications of FunctionalLanguages, IFL 2008, held in Hatfield, UK, inSeptember 2008. The 15 revised full papers presentedwere carefully reviewed and selected from 31submissions. Topics of interest cover a widerange from novel language designs, theoreticalunderpinnings, compilation and [..]

Fields of interestLogics and Meanings of Programs; SoftwareEngineering; Mathematical Logic and FormalLanguages; Programming Languages, Compilers,Interpreters; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Programming Techniques





$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24451-3


J. Hage, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; M.T. Morazán,Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA (Eds.)

Implementation and Application ofFunctional Languages22nd International Symposium, IFL 2010, Alphen aan denRijn, The Netherlands, September 1-3, 2010, Revised SelectedPapers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 22nd International Workshopon Implementation and Applications of FunctionalLanguages, IFL 2011, held in Alphen aan denRijn, The Netherlands in September 2011. The13 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and were selected from 31 submissions.The IFL symposia bring together researchersand practitioners that are actively engaged in theimplementation and the use of functional andfunction based programming languages. Everyyear IFL provides a venue for the presentation anddiscussion of new ideas and concepts, of work inprogress, and of publication-ripe results.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 22nd International Workshopon Implementation and Applications of FunctionalLanguages, IFL 2011, held in Alphen aan denRijn, The Netherlands in September 2011. The13 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and were selected from 31 submissions.The IFL symposia bring together researchers andpractitioners that are actively [..]

Fields of interestLogics and Meanings of Programs; ProgrammingLanguages, Compilers, Interpreters; SoftwareEngineering; Mathematical Logic and FormalLanguages; Programming Techniques





$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24275-5

T. Filler, Digimarc Corporation, Beaverton, OR, USA; T. Pevny,Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic; S. Craver,T.J. Watson School, Binghamton, NY, USA; A. Ker, University ofOxford, UK (Eds.)

Information Hiding13th International Conference, IH 2011, Prague, CzechRepublic, May 18-20, 2011, Revised Selected Papers

This book contains the thoroughly refereed post-conferernce proceedings of the 13th InformationHiding Conference, IH 2011, held in Prague, CzechRepublic, in May 2011.Included in this volume are23 carefully reviewed papers that were selected outof 69 submissions. The contributions are organizedin topical sections on: fingerprinting, anonymityand privacy, steganography and steganalysis,watermarking, digital rights management and digitalforensics, and digital hiding in unusual context. Alsoincluded are the papers that were presented as part ofthe special session dedicated to the BOSS (Break OurSteganographic System) contest.

FeaturesThis book contains the thoroughly refereed post-conferernce proceedings of the 13th InformationHiding Conference, IH 2011, held in Prague, CzechRepublic, in May 2011.Included in this volume are23 carefully reviewed papers that were selected outof 69 submissions. The contributions are organizedin topical sections on: fingerprinting, anonymity andprivacy, steganography and steganalysis, [..]

Fields of interestData Encryption; Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Multimedia Information Systems;Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; ImageProcessing and Computer Vision; ComputerGraphics




2011. XII, 343 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6958)Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24177-2

K.-H. Rhee, Pukyong National University, Busan, Korea; D. Nyang,INHA University, Incheon, Korea (Eds.)

Information Security andCryptology - ICISC 201013th International Conference, Seoul, Korea, December 1-3,2010, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 13th InternationalConference on Information Security and Cryptology,held in Seoul, Korea, in December 2010. The28 revised full papers presented were carefullyselected from 99 submissions during two roundsof reviewing. The conference provides a forumfor the presentation of new results in research,development, and applications in the field ofinformation security and cryptology. The papersare organized in topical sections on cryptanalysis,cryptographic algorithms, implementation, networkand mobile security, symmetric key cryptography,cryptographic protocols, and side channel attack.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 13th InternationalConference on Information Security and Cryptology,held in Seoul, Korea, in December 2010. The28 revised full papers presented were carefullyselected from 99 submissions during two rounds ofreviewing. The conference provides a forum for thepresentation of new results in research, development,and [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; DataEncryption; Management of Computing andInformation Systems; Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; Systems and Data Security;Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science




2011. XIII, 435 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6829)Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24208-3


J. Pokorny, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; V.Repa, Prague University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic;K. Richta, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; W.Wojtkowski, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA; H. Linger,Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; C. Barry, NationalUniversity of Ireland, Galway, Ireland; M. Lang, NationalUniversity of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (Eds.)

Information Systems DevelopmentBusiness Systems and Services: Modeling and Development

Information Systems Development: BusinessSystems and Services: Modeling and Development,is the collected proceedings of the 19th InternationalConference on Information Systems Developmentheld in Prague, Czech Republic, August 25 -27, 2010. It follows in the tradition of previousconferences in the series in exploring theconnections between industry, research andeducation. These proceedings represent ongoingreflections within the academic community onestablished information systems topics and emergingconcepts, approaches and ideas. It is hoped that thepapers herein contribute towards disseminatingresearch and improving practice.

FeaturesInformation Systems Development: BusinessSystems and Services: Modeling and Development,is the collected proceedings of the 19th InternationalConference on Information Systems Developmentheld in Prague, Czech Republic, August 25 -27, 2010. It follows in the tradition of previousconferences in the series in exploring theconnections between industry, research andeducation. These proceedings represent [..]

Fields of interestDatabase Management; Information Storageand Retrieval; Business Information Systems;Computer Science (general); Software Engineering /Programming and Operating Systems




2011. XXVIII, 814 p. 266 illus., 78 in color. Hardcover

$349.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9645-9

M. Zhu, Nanchang University, China (Ed.)

Information and ManagementEngineeringInternational Conference, ICCIC 2011, held in Wuhan, China,September 17-18, 2011. Proceedings, Part V







2011. XIII, 547 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 235) Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24021-8

M. Zhu, Nanchang University, China (Ed.)

Information and ManagementEngineeringInternational Conference, ICCIC 2011, held in Wuhan, China,September 17-18, 2011. Proceedings, Part VI








$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24096-6


M. Dai, Suzhou University, China (Ed.)

Innovative Computing andInformationInternational Conference, ICCIC 2011, Wuhan, China,September 17-18, 2011. Proceedings







2011. 584 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 231) Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23992-2

M. Dai, Suzhou University, China (Ed.)

Innovative Computing andInformationInternational Conference, ICCIC 2011, held in Wuhan, China,September 17-18, 2011. Proceedings, Part II








$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23997-7

J.L. Ayala, Universidad Computense de Madrid, Spain; B.Garcia-Camara, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain;M. Prieto, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain; M.Ruggiero, Universita di Bologna, Italy; G. Sicard, LaboratoireTIMA, Grenoble, France (Eds.)

Integrated Circuit and SystemDesign. Power and TimingModeling, Optimization andSimulation21st International Workshop, PATMOS 2011, Madrid, Spain,September 26-29, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 21st International Conference on IntegratedCircuit and System Design, PATMOS 2011, held inMadrid, Spain, in September 2011. The 34 revisedfull papers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from numerous submissions. The paperfeature emerging challenges in methodologies andtools for the design of upcoming generations ofintegrated circuits and systems and focus especiallyon timing, performance and power consumption aswell as architectural aspects with particular emphasison modeling, design, characterization, analysis andoptimization.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the21st International Conference on Integrated Circuitand System Design, PATMOS 2011, held in Madrid,Spain, in September 2011. The 34 revised full paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected fromnumerous submissions. The paper feature emergingchallenges in methodologies and tools for the designof upcoming generations of integrated circuits and[..]

Fields of interestSystem Performance and Evaluation; Simulation andModeling; Computer Communication Networks;Software Engineering; Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; Logics and Meanings ofPrograms





$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24153-6


H.H. Vilhjálmsson, Reykjavik University, Iceland; S. Kopp,Bielefeld University, Germany; S. Marsella, University of SouthernCalifornia, Playa Vista, CA , USA; K.R. Thorisson, ReykjavikUniversity, Iceland (Eds.)

Intelligent Virtual Agents10th International Conference, IVA 2011, Reykjavik, Island,September 15-17, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 11th International Conference on IntelligentVirtual Agents, IVA 2011, held in Reykjavik, Island,in September 2011. The 18 revised full papers and27 revised short papers presented together with 25poster papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 91 submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections on social and dramatic interaction;guides and relational agents; nonverbal behavior;adaptation and coordination; listening and feedback;frameworks and tools; cooperation and copresence;emotion; poster abstracts.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 11th International Conference on IntelligentVirtual Agents, IVA 2011, held in Reykjavik, Island,in September 2011. The 18 revised full papers and27 revised short papers presented together with 25poster papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 91 submissions. The papers are organized intopical sections on social and dramatic interaction;guides [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ComputerCommunication Networks; Multimedia InformationSystems; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction; Simulation and Modeling




2011. 448 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol.6895) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23973-1

J. Bach, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany; S. Edelkamp,Universität Bremen, Germany (Eds.)

KI 2011: Advances in ArtificialIntelligence34th Annual German Conference on AI, Berlin, Germany,October 4-7,2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 34th Annual German Conference onArtificial Intelligence, KI 2011, held in Berlin,Germany, in October 2011. The 32 revised fullpapers presented together with 3 invited talks werecarefully reviewed and selected from 81 submissions.The papers are divided in topical sections oncomputational learning and datamining, knowledgerepresentation and reasonings, augmented reality,swarm intelligence; and planning and scheduling.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 34th Annual German Conference on ArtificialIntelligence, KI 2011, held in Berlin, Germany, inOctober 2011.The 32 revised full papers presentedtogether with 3 invited talks were carefully reviewedand selected from 81 submissions. The papersare divided in topical sections on computationallearning and datamining, knowledge representationand [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); Data Miningand Knowledge Discovery; User Interfaces andHuman Computer Interaction; MultimediaInformation Systems; Simulation and Modeling




2011. XIV, 370 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,Vol. 7006) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24454-4

A. Koenig, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; A. Dengel,German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Kaiserslautern,Germany; K. Hinkelmann, University of Applied SciencesNorthwestern Switzerland, Olten, Switzerland; K. Kise, OsakaPrefecture University, Japan; R.J. Howlett, KES International,Shoreham-by-sea, UK; L.C. Jain, University of South Australia,Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Knowledge-Based and IntelligentInformation and EngineeringSystems, Part I15th International Conference, KES 2011, Kaiserslautern,Germany, September 12-14, 2011, Proceedings, Part I

The four-volume set LNAI 6881-LNAI 6884constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Knowledge-BasedIntelligent Information and Engineering Systems,KES 2011, held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, inSeptember 2011. Part 1: The total of 244 high-quality papers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from numerous submissions. The 61 papersof Part 1 are organized in topical sections on artificialneural networks, connectionists systems andevolutionary computation, machine learning andclassical AI, agent, multi-agentsystems, knowledgebased and expert systems, intelligent vision, imageprocessing and signal processing, knowledgemanagement, ontologies, and data mining.

FeaturesThe four-volume set LNAI 6881- LNAI 6884constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Knowledge-BasedIntelligent Information and Engineering Systems,KES 2011, held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, inSeptember 2011.

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ComputerCommunication Networks; Information Storage andRetrieval; Database Management; Data Mining andKnowledge Discovery




2011. XXII, 615 p. (Lecture Notes in ArtificialIntelligence, Vol. 6881) Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23850-5


A. Koenig, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; A. Dengel,German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Kaiserslautern,Germany; K. Hinkelmann, University of Applied SciencesNorthwestern Switzerland, Olten, Switzerland; K. Kise, PrefectureUniversity, Osaka, Japan; R.J. Howlett, KES International,Shoreham-by-sea, UK; L.C. Jain, University of South Australia,Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Knowledge-Based and IntelligentInformation and EngineeringSystems, Part II15th International Conference, KES 2011, Kaiserslautern,Germany, September 12-14, 2011, Proceedings, Part II

The four-volume set LNAI 6881-LNAI 6884constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Knowledge-BasedIntelligent Information and Engineering Systems,KES 2011, held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, inSeptember 2011. Part 2: The total of 244 high-quality papers presented were carefully reviewedand selected from numerous submissions. The 70papers of Part 2 are organized in topical sectionson web intelligence, text and multimedia miningand retrieval, intelligent tutoring systems and e-learning environments, other / misc. intelligentsystems topics, methods and techniques of artificialand computational intelligence in economics,finance and decision making, workshop on seamlessintegration of semantic technologies in computer-supported office work (sistcow), innovations inchance discovery, advanced knowledge-basedsystems, recent trends in knowledge engineering,smart systems, and their applications.

FeaturesThe four-volume set LNAI 6881- LNAI 6884constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Knowlege-BasedIntelligent Information and Engineering Systems,KES 2011, held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, inSeptember 2011.





2011. XXIII, 703 p. (Lecture Notes in ArtificialIntelligence, Vol. 6882) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-23862-8

A. König, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; A. Dengel,German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Kaiserslautern,Germany; K. Hinkelmann, University of Applied SciencesNorthwestern Switzerland, Olten, Switzerland; K. Kise, PrefectureUniversity, Osaka, Japan; R.J. Howlett, Kes International,Shoreham-by-sea, UK; L.C. Jain, University of South Australia,Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Knowledge-Based and IntelligentInformation and EngineeringSystems, Part III15th International Conference, KES 2011, Kaiserslautern,Germany, September 12-14, 2011, Proceedings, Part III

The four-volume set LNAI 6881-LNAI 6884constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Knowledge-BasedIntelligent Information and Engineering Systems,KES 2011, held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, inSeptember 2011. Part 3: The total of 244 high-quality papers presented were carefully reviewedand selected from numerous submissions. The 67papers of Part 3 are organized in topical sections onskill acquisition and ubiquitous human computerinteraction, intelligent network and service,management technologies from the perspective ofkansei engineering and emotion, data mining andservice science for innovation, knowledge-basedsystems for e-business, knowledge engineeringapplications in process systems and plant operations,advanced design techniques for adaptive hardwareand systems, human-oriented learning technologyand learning support environment, design of socialintelligence and creativity environment.

FeaturesThe four-volume set LNAI 6881- LNAI 6884constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Knowledge-BasedIntelligent Information and Engineering Systems, KES 2011, held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, inSeptember 2011.






$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23853-6

A. König, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; A. Dengel,German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Kaiserslautern,Germany; K. Hinkelmann, University of Applied SciencesNorthwestern Switzerland, Olten, Switzerland; K. Kise, PrefectureUniversity, Osaka, Japan; R.J. Howlett, KES International,Shoreham-by-sea, UK; L.C. Jain, University of South Australia,Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Knowledge-Based and IntelligentInformation and EngineeringSystems, Part IV15th International Conference, KES 2011, Kaiserslautern,Germany, September 12-14, 2011, Proceedings, Part IV

The four-volume set LNAI 6881-LNAI 6884constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Knowledge-BasedIntelligent Information and Engineering Systems,KES 2011, held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, inSeptember 2011. Part 4: The total of 244 high-quality papers presented were carefully reviewedand selected from numerous submissions. The 46papers of Part 4 are organized in topical sectionson human activity support in knowledge society,knowledge-based interface systems, model-basedcomputing for innovative engineering, documentanalysis and knowledge science, immunity-basedsystems, natural language visualisation advances intheory and application of hybrid intelligent systems.

FeaturesThe four-volume set LNAI 6881- LNAI 6884constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15thInternational Conference on Knowledge-BasedIntelligent Information and Engineering Systems,KES 2011, held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, inSeptember 2011.





2011. XXI, 471 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,Vol. 6884) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23865-9


M. Dastani, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; A. El FallahSeghrouchni, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France;J. Hübner, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis,Brazil; J. Leite, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal(Eds.)

Languages, Methodologies, andDevelopment Tools for Multi-AgentSystemsThird International Workshop, LADS 2010, Lyon, France,August 30--September 1, 2010, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the Third InternationalWorkshop on Languages, Methodologies, andDevelopment Tools for Multi-Agent Systems,LADS 2010, held in Lyon, France, in August/September 2010, as part of MALLOW, a federationof workshops on Multi-Agent Logics, Languages,and Organizations. The 8 revised full paperspresented were carefully selected during two roundsof reviews from 11 initial submissions. The papersaddress issues related to theories, methodologies,models and approaches that are needed to facilitatethe development of multi-agent systems ensuringtheir predictablity and verification.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the Third InternationalWorkshop on Languages, Methodologies, andDevelopment Tools for Multi-Agent Systems,LADS 2010, held in Lyon, France, in August/September 2010, as part of MALLOW, a federationof workshops on Multi-Agent Logics, Languages,and Organizations. The 8 revised full paperspresented were carefully selected [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Simulationand Modeling; Models and Principles; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ProgrammingTechniques; Logics and Meanings of Programs




2011. IX, 153 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,Vol. 6822) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-22722-6

H. Balzert, Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Lehrbuch der Softwaretechnik:Entwurf, Implementierung,Installation und Betrieb

Im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches steht der Entwurfvon Softwarearchitekturen, die Königsdisziplinder Softwaretechnik. Die Kunst besteht darin, eineArchitektur zu entwerfen, die die funktionalenund nichtfunktionalen Anforderungen unterBerücksichtigung von Architekturprinzipien,Architektur -und Entwurfsmustern sowie weiterenEinflussfaktoren erfüllt. Dabei sind vielfältigeAbhängigkeiten zu berücksichtigen. Ausgehendvon globalen Architekturmustern werden zunächstEinzelaspekte mit ihren Alternativen behandelt.Damit immer der Bezug zur Realität vorhanden ist,wird eine durchgängige Fallstudie in verschiedenenVarianten zunächst für Einzelaspekte entworfenund implementiert. Dadurch wird es auch möglich,gute Softwarearchitekturen zu entwerfen, auchwenn keine Standardplattform, wie z.B. Java EE,zur Verfügung steht, nicht geeignet ist oder nichtbenötigt wird. Neben der Java EE-Plattform wirdauch die .NET-Plattform behandelt. Zusätzlichwerden die Besonderheiten bei softwareintensivenSystemen[..]

FeaturesIm Mittelpunkt dieses Buches steht der Entwurfvon Softwarearchitekturen, die Königsdisziplinder Softwaretechnik. Die Kunst besteht darin, eineArchitektur zu entwerfen, die die funktionalenund nichtfunktionalen Anforderungen unterBerücksichtigung von Architekturprinzipien,Architektur -und Entwurfsmustern sowie weiterenEinflussfaktoren erfüllt. Dabei sind vielfältigeAbhängigkeiten zu berücksichtigen. [..]

ContentsVorwort zur 3. Auflage.- 1 Der Software-Lebenszyklus.- I Der Entwurf.- 2 Artefakte. 3Verteilungsdiagramme. 4 Fallstudie: KV – Überblick.5 Fallstudie: KV – Einzelplatz. 6 Was ist eineSoftwarearchitektur?. 7 Architekturprinzipien. 8Architektur und Entwurfsmuster. 9 NichtfunktionaleAnforderungen. 10 Einflussfaktoren auf dieArchitektur. 11 Globalisierung von Software.12 Authentifizierung und Autorisierung. 13Transaktionen. 14 Verteilte Architekturen. 15 Artender Netzkommunikation. 16 SoftwaretechnischeInfrastrukturen. 17 Das Subsystem Applikation. 18Das Subsystem Persistenz. 19[..]

Fields of interestComputer Science (general); Software Engineering /Programming and Operating Systems




2012. XVIII, 596 S. 320 Abb. in Farbe. Hardcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-8274-1706-0

H. van Ditmarsch, University of Sevilla, Spain; J. Lang, UniversitéPaul Sabatier, Toulouse, France; S. Ju, Sun Yat-sen University,Guangzhou, China (Eds.)

Logic, Rationality, and InteractionThird International Workshop, LORI 2011, Guangzhou, China,October 10-13, 2011. Proceedings

Edited in collaboration with FoLLI, the Associationof Logic, Language and Information, this bookconstitutes the refereed proceedings of the ThirdInternational Workshop on Logic, Rationality, andInteraction, LORI 2011, held in Guangzhou, China,in October 2011. The 25 revised full papers presentedtogether with 12 posters were carefully reviewedand selected from 52 submissions. Among thetopics covered are semantic models for knowledge,for belief, and for uncertainty; dynamic logics ofknowledge, information flow, and action; logicalanalysis of the structure of games; belief revision,belief merging; logics and preferences, compactpreference representation; logics of intentions, plans,and goals; logics of probability and uncertainty;logical approaches to decision making and planning;argument systems and their role in interaction;norms, normative interaction, and normativemultiagent systems; and logical and computationalapproaches to social choice.

FeaturesEdited in collaboration with FoLLI, the Associationof Logic, Language and Information, this bookconstitutes the refereed proceedings of the ThirdInternational Workshop on Logic, Rationality, andInteraction, LORI 2011, held in Guangzhou, China,in October 2011. The 25 revised full papers presentedtogether with 12 posters were carefully reviewed andselected from 52 submissions. Among the topicscovered are [..]

Fields of interestMathematical Logic and Formal Languages;Mathematical Logic and Foundations; DiscreteMathematics in Computer Science; Symbolic andAlgebraic Manipulation; Logics and Meanings ofPrograms; Theory of Computation




2011. XI, 403 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,Vol. 6953) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24129-1


D. Gunopulos, University of Athens, Greece; Th. Hofmann,Google Switzerland GmbH, Zurich, Switzerland; D. Malerba,Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro", Italy; M. Vazirgiannis,Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece (Eds.)

Machine Learning and KnowledgeDiscovery in Databases, Part IIEuropean Conference, ECML PKDD 2010, Athens, Greece,September 5-9, 2011, Proceedings, Part II

This three-volume set LNAI 6911, LNAI 6912, andLNAI 6913 constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe European conference on Machine Learning andKnowledge Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD2011, held in Athens, Greece, in September 2011.The 121 revised full papers presented together with10 invited talks and 11 demos in the three volumes,were carefully reviewed and selected from about600 paper submissions. The papers address all areasrelated to machine learning and knowledge discoveryin databases as well as other innovative applicationdomains such as supervised and unsupervisedlearning with some innovative contributions infundamental issues; dimensionality reduction,distance and similarity learning, model learningand matrix/tensor analysis; graph mining, graphicalmodels, hidden markov models, kernel methods,active and ensemble learning, semi-supervised andtransductive learning, mining sparse representations,model learning, inductive logic programming, andstatistical learning. a[..]

FeaturesThis three-volume set LNAI 6911, LNAI 6912, andLNAI 6913 constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe European conference on Machine Learning andKnowledge Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD2011, held in Athens, Greece, in September 2011.The 121 revised full papers presented together with10 invited talks and 11 demos in the three volumes,were carefully reviewed and selected from about 600paper submissions. [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); DatabaseManagement; Information Storage and Retrieval;Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages;Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Probability and Statistics in Computer Science





$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-23782-9


Machine Learning and KnowledgeDiscovery in Databases, Part IIIEuropean Conference, ECML PKDD 2010, Athens, Greece,September 5-9, 2011, Proceedings, Part III








$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23807-9


Machine Learning and KnowledgeDiscovery in DatabasesEuropean Conference, ECML PKDD 2010, Athens, Greece,September 5-9, 2011, Proceedings, Part I







2011. XXX, 649 p. (Lecture Notes in ArtificialIntelligence, Vol. 6911) Softcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-23779-9


K. Suzuki, The University of Chicago, IL, USA; F. Wang, IBMResearch Almaden, San Jose, CA, USA; D. Shen, University ofNorth Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; P. Yan, Chinese Academy ofSciences, Xi'an, Shaaanxi, China (Eds.)

Machine Learning in MedicalImagingSecond International Workshop, MLMI 2011, Held inConjunction with MICCAI 2011, Toronto, Canada, September18, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe Second International Workshop on MachineLearning in Medical Imaging, MLMI 2011, heldin conjunction with MICCAI 2011, in Toronto,Canada, in September 2011. The 44 revised fullpapers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from 74 submissions. The papers focus onmajor trends in machine learning in medical imagingaiming to identify new cutting-edge techniques andtheir use in medical imaging.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe Second International Workshop on MachineLearning in Medical Imaging, MLMI 2011, heldin conjunction with MICCAI 2011, in Toronto,Canada, in September 2011. The 44 revised fullpapers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from 74 submissions. The papers focus onmajor trends in machine learning in medical imagingaiming to identify new [..]

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision; PatternRecognition; Computer Imaging, Vision, PatternRecognition and Graphics; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Information Systems Applications(incl.Internet)




2011. VIII, 355 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 7009) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24318-9

G.I. Simari, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; S.D. Parsons,Brooklyn College, New York, NY, USA

Markov Decision Processes and theBelief-Desire-Intention ModelBridging the Gap for Autonomous Agents

In this work, we provide a treatment of therelationship between two models that have beenwidely used in the implementation of autonomousagents: the Belief DesireIntention (BDI) modeland Markov Decision Processes (MDPs). We startwith an informal description of the relationship,identifying the common features of the twoapproaches and the differences between them. Thenwe hone our understanding of these differencesthrough an empirical analysis of the performanceof both models on the TileWorld testbed. Thisallows us to show that even though the MDPmodel displays consistently better behavior thanthe BDI model for small worlds, this is not thecase when the world becomes large and the MDPmodel cannot be solved exactly. Finally we present atheoretical analysis of the relationship between thetwo approaches, identifying mappings that allow usto extract a set of intentions from a policy (a solutionto an MDP), and to extract a policy from a set ofintentions.

FeaturesIn this work, we provide a treatment of therelationship between two models that have beenwidely used in the implementation of autonomousagents: the Belief DesireIntention (BDI) modeland Markov Decision Processes (MDPs). We startwith an informal description of the relationship,identifying the common features of the twoapproaches and the differences between them. Thenwe hone our understanding of these [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Preliminary Concepts.- An EmpiricalComparison of Models.- A Theoretical Comparisonof Models.- Related Work. Conclusions, Limitations,and Future Directions.

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Simulationand Modeling




2011. VIII, 63 p. (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1471-1

Th. Plötz, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; G.A.Fink, TU Dortmund, Germany

Markov Models for HandwritingRecognition

Since their first inception, automatic reading systemshave evolved substantially, yet the recognition ofhandwriting remains an open research problem dueto its substantial variation in appearance. With theintroduction of Markovian models to the field, apromising modeling and recognition paradigm wasestablished for automatic handwriting recognition.However, no standard procedures for buildingMarkov model-based recognizers have yet beenestablished. This text provides a comprehensiveoverview of the application of Markov models inthe field of handwriting recognition, covering bothhidden Markov models and Markov-chain or n-gram models. First, the text introduces the typicalarchitecture of a Markov model-based handwritingrecognition system, and familiarizes the reader withthe essential theoretical concepts behind Markovianmodels. Then, the text reviews proposed solutions inthe literature for open problems in applying Markovmodel-based approaches to automatic handwritingrecognition.

FeaturesSince their first inception more than half acentury ago, automatic reading systems haveevolved substantially, thereby showing impressiveperformance on machine-printed text. Therecognition of handwriting can, however, stillbe considered an open research problem due toits substantial variation in appearance. With theintroduction of Markovian models to the field, apromising modeling and recognition [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- General Architecture.- Markov ModelConcepts: The Essence.- Markov Model BasedHandwriting Recognition.- Recognition Systems forPractical Applications.- Discussion.

Fields of interestPattern Recognition




2011. VI, 78 p. 5 illus. (SpringerBriefs in ComputerScience) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2187-9


G. Fichtinger, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada; A.Martel, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; T. Peters,Robarts Research Institute, London, ON, Canada (Eds.)

Medical Image Computing andComputer-Assisted Intervention -MICCAI 201114th International Conference, Toronto, Canada, September18-22, 2011, Proceedings, Part I

The three-volume set LNCS 6891, 6892 and 6893constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14thInternational Conference on Medical ImageComputing and Computer-Assisted Intervention,MICCAI 2011, held in Toronto, Canada, inSeptember 2011. Based on rigorous peer reviews, theprogram committee carefully selected 251 revisedpapers from 819 submissions for presentation inthree volumes. The first volume includes 86 papersorganized in topical sections on robotics, localizationand tracking and visualization, planning and imageguidance, physical modeling and simulation, motionmodeling and compensation, and segmentation andtracking in biological images.

FeaturesThe three-volume set LNCS 6891, 6892 and 6893constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14thInternational Conference on Medical ImageComputing and Computer-Assisted Intervention,MICCAI 2011, held in Toronto, Canada, inSeptember 2011. Based on rigorous peer reviews, theprogram committee carefully selected 251 revisedpapers from 819 submissions for presentation inthree volumes. The first volume includes [..]

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision; PatternRecognition; Computer Graphics; ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics); Imaging / Radiology;Health Informatics




2011. XLV, 685 p. 7585 illus., 689 in color. (ImageProcessing, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, andGraphics, Vol. 6891) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-23622-8


Medical Image Computing andComputer-Assisted Intervention -MICCAI 201114th International Conference, Toronto, Canada, September18-22, 2011, Proceedings, Part II

The three-volume set LNCS 6891, 6892 and 6893constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14thInternational Conference on Medical ImageComputing and Computer-Assisted Intervention,MICCAI 2011, held in Toronto, Canada, inSeptember 2011. Based on rigorous peer reviews, theprogram committee carefully selected 251 revisedpapers from 819 submissions for presentation inthree volumes. The second volume includes 83papers organized in topical sections on diffusionweighted imaging, fMRI, statistical analysis andshape modeling, and registration.

FeaturesThe three-volume set LNCS 6891, 6892 and 6893constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14thInternational Conference on Medical ImageComputing and Computer-Assisted Intervention,MICCAI 2011, held in Toronto, Canada, inSeptember 2011. Based on rigorous peer reviews, theprogram committee carefully selected 251 revisedpapers from 819 submissions for presentation inthree volumes. The second volume [..]





2011. XXVIII, 669 p. 699 illus. in color. (ImageProcessing, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, andGraphics, Vol. 6892) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-23628-0


Medical Image Computing andComputer-Assisted Intervention -MICCAI 201114th International Conference, Toronto, Canada, September18-22, 2011, Proceedings, Part III

The three-volume set LNCS 6891, 6892 and 6893constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14thInternational Conference on Medical ImageComputing and Computer-Assisted Intervention,MICCAI 2011, held in Toronto, Canada, inSeptember 2011. Based on rigorous peer reviews, theprogram committee carefully selected 251 revisedpapers from 819 submissions for presentation inthree volumes. The third volume includes 82 papersorganized in topical sections on computer-aideddiagnosis and machine learning, and segmentation.

FeaturesThe three-volume set LNCS 6891, 6892 and 6893constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14thInternational Conference on Medical ImageComputing and Computer-Assisted Intervention,MICCAI 2011, held in Toronto, Canada, inSeptember 2011. Based on rigorous peer reviews, theprogram committee carefully selected 251 revisedpapers from 819 submissions for presentation inthree volumes. The third volume includes [..]





2011. XXVIII, 661 p. 685 illus. in color. (ImageProcessing, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, andGraphics, Vol. 6893) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-23625-9


E. García-Barriocanal, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain; Z.Cebeci, University of Cukurova, Balcali, Adana, Turkey; A. Öztürk,Yasar University, Izmir, Turkey; M.C. Okur, Yasar University, Izmir,Turkey (Eds.)

Metadata and Semantic Research5th International Conference, MTSR 2011, Izmir, Turkey,October 12-14, 2011. Proceedings

This volume constitutes the selected papers ofthe 5th International Conference on Metadataand Semantic Research, MTSR 2011, held inIzmir, Turkey, in October 2011. The 36 fullpapers presented together with 16 short papersand project reports were carefully reviewed andselected from 118 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on Tracks on Metadataand Semantics for Open Access Repositoriesand Infrastructures, Metadata and Semanticsfor Learning Infrastructures, Metadata andSemantics for Cultural Collections and Applications,Metadata and Semantics for Agriculture, Food andEnvironment.

FeaturesThis volume constitutes the selected papers ofthe 5th International Conference on Metadataand Semantic Research, MTSR 2011, held inIzmir, Turkey, in October 2011. The 36 full paperspresented together with 16 short papers and projectreports were carefully reviewed and selected from118 submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on Tracks on Metadata and Semantics forOpen Access [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Information Storage and Retrieval; ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics); Database Management;Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; ComputerCommunication Networks





$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24730-9

J. Whittle, Lancaster University, UK; T. Clark, Middlesex University,London, UK; Th. Kühne, Victoria University, Wellington, NewZealand (Eds.)

Model Driven EngineeringLanguages and Systems14th International Conference, MODELS 2011, Wellington,New Zealand, October 16-21, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 14th International Conference on Model DrivenEngineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2011,held in Wellington, New Zealand, in October 2011.The papers address a wide range of topics in research(foundations track) and practice (applicationstrack). For the first time a new category of researchpapers, vision papers, are included presenting"outside the box" thinking. The foundations trackreceived 167 full paper submissions, of which 34were selected for presentation. Out of these, 3papers were vision papers. The application trackreceived 27 submissions, of which 13 papers wereselected for presentation. The papers are organizedin topical sections on model transformation,model complexity, aspect oriented modeling,analysis and comprehension of models, domainspecific modeling, models for embedded systems,model synchronization, model based resourcemanagement, analysis of class diagrams, verificationand validation, refactoring models,[..]

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 14th International Conference on Model DrivenEngineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2011,held in Wellington, New Zealand, in October 2011.The papers address a wide range of topics in research(foundations track) and practice (applications track).For the first time a new category of research papers,vision papers, are included presenting "outside the[..]

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering; Programming Techniques;Software Engineering / Programming and OperatingSystems; Programming Languages, Compilers,Interpreters; Computer System Implementation;Management of Computing and InformationSystems




2011. XVIII, 726 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6981) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-24484-1

L. Bellatreche, LISI-ENSMA, Futuroscope, France; F. Mota Pinto,Instituto Politecnico de Leiria, Portugal (Eds.)

Model and Data EngineeringFirst International Conference, MEDI 2011, Obidos, Portugal,September 28-30, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe First International Conference on Model andData Engineering, MEDI 2011, held in Óbidos,Portugal, in September 2011. The 18 revised fullpapers presented together with 8 short papers andthree keynotes were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 67 submissions. The papers are organizedin topical sections on ontology engineering; Webservices and security; advanced systems; knowledgemanagement; model specification and verification;and models engineering.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe First International Conference on Model andData Engineering, MEDI 2011, held in Óbidos,Portugal, in September 2011. The 18 revised fullpapers presented together with 8 short papers andthree keynotes were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 67 submissions. The papers are organizedin topical sections on ontology engineering; Webservices and security; [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Software Engineering; Simulation and Modeling;Database Management; Information Storageand Retrieval; Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity




2011. XI, 288 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6918) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24442-1


M. Beigl, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany; H.Christiansen, Roskilde University, Denmark; Th.R. Roth-Berghofer,University of Hildesheim, Germany; A. Kofod-Petersen,Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim,Norway; K.R. Coventry, Northumbria University, Newcastle uponTyne, UK; H.R. Schmidtke, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology,Germany (Eds.)

Modeling and Using Context7th International and Interdisciplinary Conference, CONTEXT2011, Karlsruhe, Germany, September 26-30, 2011,Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7thInternational and Interdisciplinary Conference onModeling and Using Context, CONTEXT 2011,held in Karlsruhe, Germany in September 2011. The17 full papers and 7 short papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions.In addition the book contains two keynote speechesand 8 poster papers. They cover cutting-edge resultsfrom the wide range of disciplines concernedwith context, including the cognitive sciences(linguistics, psychology, philosophy, computerscience, neuroscience), the social sciences andorganization sciences, and all application areas.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 7thInternational and Interdisciplinary Conference onModeling and Using Context, CONTEXT 2011,held in Karlsruhe, Germany in September 2011. The17 full papers and 7 short papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions.In addition the book contains two keynote speechesand 8 poster papers. They cover cutting-edge resultsfrom [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); MathematicalLogic and Formal Languages; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Computer Appl. inSocial and Behavioral Sciences; Computer Appl. inArts and Humanities; History of Computing





$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24278-6

P. Forner, Center for the Evaluation of Language andCommunication Technologies, Povo, Italy; J. Gonzalo, NationalUniversity of Distance Education, Madrid, Spain; J. Kekäläinen,University of Tampere, Finland; M. Lalmas, Yahoo! Barcelona,Spain; M. de Rijke, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands(Eds.)

Multilingual and MultimodalInformation Access EvaluationSecond International Conference of the Cross-LanguageEvaluation Forum, CLEF 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,September 19-22, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theSecond International Conference on Multilingualand Multimodal Information Access Evaluation, incontinuation of the popular CLEF campaigns andworkshops that have run for the last decade, CLEF2011, held in Amsterdem, The Netherlands, inSeptember 2011. The 14 revised full papers presentedtogether with 2 keynote talks were carefully reviewedand selected from numerous submissions. Thepapers accepted for the conference included researchon evaluation methods and settings, natural languageprocessing within different domains and languages,multimedia and reflections on CLEF. Two keynotespeakers highlighted important developments in thefield of evaluation: the role of users in evaluationand a framework for the use of crowdsourcingexperiments in the setting of retrieval evaluation.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theSecond International Conference on Multilingualand Multimodal Information Access Evaluation, incontinuation of the popular CLEF campaigns andworkshops that have run for the last decade, CLEF2011, held in Amsterdem, The Netherlands, inSeptember 2011. The 14 revised full papers presentedtogether with 2 keynote talks were carefully reviewedand [..]

Fields of interestInformation Storage and Retrieval; LanguageTranslation and Linguistics; User Interfaces andHuman Computer Interaction; Data Miningand Knowledge Discovery; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); ComputationalLinguistics




2011. X, 143 p. (Information Systems and Applications,incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6941) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23707-2

T. Liu, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; D. Shen,University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; L. IBANEZ,Kitware Inc., Clifton Park, NY, USA; X. Tao, General Electric GlobalResearch Center, Niskayuna, NY, USA (Eds.)

Multimodal Brain Image AnalysisFirst International Workshop, MBIA 2011, Held in Conjunctionwith MICCAI 2011, Toronto, Canada, September 18, 2011,Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe First International Workshop on MultimodalBrain Image Analysis, held in conjunction withMICCAI 2011, in Toronto, Canada, in September2011. The 15 revised full papers presented togetherwith 4 poster papers were carefully reviewed andselected from 24 submissions. The objective ofthis workshop is to facilitate advancements in themultimodal brain image analysis field, in termsof analysis methodologies, algorithms, softwaresystems, validation approaches, benchmark datasets,neuroscience, and clinical applications.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theFirst International Workshop on Multimodal BrainImage Analysis, held in conjunction with MICCAI2011, in Toronto, Canada, in September 2011. The15 revised full papers presented together with 4poster papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 24 submissions. The objective of this workshopis to facilitate advancements in the multimodal brain[..]

Fields of interestPattern Recognition; Image Processing andComputer Vision; Computer Graphics; ArtificialIntelligence (incl. Robotics); Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; Imaging / Radiology




2011. X, 162 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 7012) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24445-2


U. Maulik, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India; S. Bandyopadhyay,Machine Intelligence Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata,India; A. Mukhopadhyay, University of Kalyani, India

Multiobjective Genetic Algorithmsfor ClusteringApplications in Data Mining and Bioinformatics

This is the first book primarily dedicated toclustering using multiobjective genetic algorithmswith extensive real-life applications in data miningand bioinformatics. The authors first offer detailedintroductions to the relevant techniques – geneticalgorithms, multiobjective optimization, softcomputing, data mining and bioinformatics. Theythen demonstrate systematic applications of thesetechniques to real-world problems in the areas ofdata mining, bioinformatics and geoscience. Theauthors offer detailed theoretical and statisticalnotes, guides to future research, and chaptersummaries.The book can be used as a textbookand as a reference book by graduate students andacademic and industrial researchers in the areas ofsoft computing, data mining, bioinformatics andgeoscience.

FeaturesThis is the first book primarily dedicated toclustering using multiobjective genetic algorithmswith extensive real-life applications in data miningand bioinformatics. The authors first offer detailedintroductions to the relevant techniques – geneticalgorithms, multiobjective optimization, softcomputing, data mining and bioinformatics. Theythen demonstrate systematic applications of thesetechniques [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Genetic Algorithms andMultiobjective Optimization.- Data MiningFundamentals.- Computational Biology andBioinformatics.- Multiobjective Genetic-Algorithm-Based Fuzzy Clustering.- Combining Pareto-OptimalClusters Using Supervised Learning.- Two-StageFuzzy Clustering.- Clustering Categorical Data in aMultiobjective Framework.- Unsupervised CancerClassification and Gene Marker Identification.-Multiobjective Biclustering in Microarray GeneExpression Data.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; DataMining and Knowledge Discovery; ComputationalIntelligence




2011. XVI, 281 p. 83 illus., 35 in color. Hardcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-16614-3

C. Sacchi, University of Trento, Povo, Italy; B. Bellalta, UniversitatPompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain; A. Vinel, Tampere Universityof Technology, Finland; F. Granelli, University of Trento, Povo,Italy; Y. Zhang, Simula Research Laboratory, Lysaker, Norway; C.Schlegel, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Eds.)

Multiple Access Communications4th International Workshop, MACOM 2011, Trento, Italy,September 12-13, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 4th International Workshop on Multiple AccessCommunications, MACOM 2011, held in Trento,Italy, in September 2011. The 21 full papers paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected frommore than 40 submissions. They are divided intopical sections on cognitive radio; MAC protocols;communications theory; special session on MACprotocols for WSNs; system analysis and scheduling;and queuing systems.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 4th International Workshop on Multiple AccessCommunications, MACOM 2011, held in Trento,Italy, in September 2011. The 21 full papers paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected frommore than 40 submissions. They are divided intopical sections on cognitive radio; MAC protocols;communications theory; special session on MACprotocols for WSNs; [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); Managementof Computing and Information Systems; SoftwareEngineering; Data Encryption




2011. XIII, 255 p. (Computer Communication Networksand Telecommunications, Vol. 6886) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23794-2

V. Casares-Giner, University of Valencia, Spain; P. Manzoni,University of Valencia, Spain; A. Pont, University of Valencia,Spain (Eds.)

NETWORKING 2011 WorkshopsInternational IFIP TC 6 Workshops, PE-CRN, NC-Pro, WCNS,and SUNSET 2011, Held at NETWORKING 2011, Valencia,Spain, May 13, 2011, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the refereed post-conferenceproceedings of four workshops colocated withNETWORKING 2011, held in Valencia, Spain,in May 2011: the Workshop on PerformanceEvaluation of Cognitive Radio Networks: FromTheory to Reality, PE-CRN 2011, the NetworkCoding Applications and Protocols Workshop, NC-Pro 2011, the Workshop on Wireless CooperativeNetwork Security, WCNS 2011, and the Workshopon Sustainable Networking, SUNSET 2011. The28 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from numerous submissions.The papers cover a wide range of topics addressingthe main research efforts in the fields of networkcoding, sustainable networking, security in wirelesscooperative networks, and performance evaluationof cognitive radio networks.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed post-conferenceproceedings of four workshops colocated withNETWORKING 2011, held in Valencia, Spain,in May 2011: the Workshop on PerformanceEvaluation of Cognitive Radio Networks: FromTheory to Reality, PE-CRN 2011, the NetworkCoding Applications and Protocols Workshop, NC-Pro 2011, the Workshop on Wireless CooperativeNetwork Security, WCNS 2011, and the Workshopon [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; SoftwareEngineering; Management of Computing andInformation Systems; Data Encryption




2011. XVI, 290 p. (Computer Communication Networksand Telecommunications, Vol. 6827) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-23040-0


E. Altman, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, Hawthorne, NY, USA;W. Shi, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA (Eds.)

Network and Parallel Computing8th IFIP International Conference, NPC 2011, Changsha, China,October 21-23, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 8th IFIP International Conference onNetwork and Parallel Computing, NPC 2011, heldin Changsha, China, in October 2011. The 28 paperspresented were carefully reviewed selected from54 submissions. The papers are organized in thefollowing topical sections: filesystems and data,network and parallel algorithms, cluster and grid,trust and authentication, and monitor, diagnose, andthen optimize.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 8th IFIP International Conference onNetwork and Parallel Computing, NPC 2011, heldin Changsha, China, in October 2011. The 28 paperspresented were carefully reviewed selected from54 submissions. The papers are organized in thefollowing topical sections: filesystems and data,network and parallel algorithms, cluster and grid,trust and authentication, [..]

Fields of interestProgramming Techniques; ComputingMethodologies; Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Software Engineering; SoftwareEngineering / Programming and Operating Systems;Operating Systems




2011. XIII, 368 p. (Theoretical Computer Science andGeneral Issues, Vol. 6985) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24402-5

H. Paulheim, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany

Ontology-based ApplicationIntegration

Ontology-based Application Integration introducesUI-level (User Interface Level) applicationintegration and discusses current problems whichcan be remedied by using ontologies. It shows anovel approach for applying ontologies in systemintegration. While ontologies have been used forintegration of IT systems on the database and on thebusiness logic layer, integration on the user interfacelayer is a novel field of research. This book alsodiscusses how end users, not only developers, canbenefit from semantic technologies. Ontology-basedApplication Integration presents the development ofa software framework including a detailed ontologyabout user interfaces and interactions. This includesa running case study of a real world integratedemergency management system. The last sectionof this book discusses useful features that can bebuilt on top of the framework for improving theuser experience with future integrated informationsystems. Ontology-based Application Integration isdesigned as[..]

FeaturesOntology-based Application Integration introducesUI-level (User Interface Level) applicationintegration and discusses current problems whichcan be remedied by using ontologies. It shows anovel approach for applying ontologies in systemintegration. While ontologies have been used forintegration of IT systems on the database and on thebusiness logic layer, integration on the user interfacelayer [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Part I System Integration, Ontologies,and User Interfaces.- Application Integrationon the User Interface Level.- Ontology-basedSystem Integration.- Ontologies in User InterfaceDevelopment.- Part II Integrating User Interfaceswith Ontologies.- A Framework for User InterfaceIntegration.- An Ontology of User Interfaces andInteractions.- Data Object Exchange.- EfficientSemantic Event Processing.- Crossing TechnologicalBorders.- Part III The Future of Ontology-based UIIntegration.- Improving Information Exploration.-Towards End-user User Interface Integration.-[..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); SoftwareEngineering; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction; Models and Principles




2011. XVI, 270 p. 92 illus. Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1429-2

S. Hissam, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; B.Russo, Free University of Bolzano, Italy; M.G. de Mendonça Neto,Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil; F. Kon, Universityof Sao Paulo, Brazil (Eds.)

Open Source Systems: GroundingResearch7th IFIP 2.13 International Conference, OSS 2011, Salvador,Brazil, October 6-7, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 7th International IFIP WG 2.13 Conference onOpen Source Systems, OSS 2010, held in Salvador,Brazil, in October 2011. The 20 revised full paperspresented together with 4 industrial full papers and 8lightning talks were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 56 submissions. The papers are organizedin the following topical sections: OSS quality andreliability, OSS products, review of technologies ofand for OSS, knowledge and research building inOSS, OSS reuse, integration, and compliance, OSSvalue and economics, OSS adoption in industry, andmining OSS repositories.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the7th International IFIP WG 2.13 Conference on OpenSource Systems, OSS 2010, held in Salvador, Brazil,in October 2011. The 20 revised full papers presentedtogether with 4 industrial full papers, 8 lightningtalks and 2 workshop papers were carefully reviewedand selected from 56 submissions. The papers areorganized in the following topical sections: OSS [..]

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering; Management of Computingand Information Systems; Programming Languages,Compilers, Interpreters; Programming Techniques;Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; SoftwareEngineering / Programming and Operating Systems




2011. XVI, 436 p. (IFIP Advances in Information andCommunication Technology, Vol. 365) Hardcover

$149.00ISBN 978-3-642-24417-9


V. Malyshkin, Institute of Computational Mathematics andMathematical Geophysics, Novosibirsk, Russia (Ed.)

Parallel Computing Technologies11th International Conference, PaCT 2011, Kazan, Russia,September 19-23, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 11thInternational Conference on Parallel ComputingTechnologies, PaCT 2011, held in Kazan, Russiaon September 19-23, 2011. The 44 full paperspresented together with 2 invited papers werecarefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions.The papers are organized in topical sections onmodels and languages, cellular automata, parallelprogramming tools and support, and applications.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 11thInternational Conference on Parallel ComputingTechnologies, PaCT 2011, held in Kazan, Russiaon September 19-23, 2011. The 44 full paperspresented together with 2 invited papers werecarefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions.The papers are organized in topical sections onmodels and languages, cellular automata, parallelprogramming tools [..]

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering / Programming and OperatingSystems; Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Numeric Computing; Simulation andModeling; Performance and Reliability; ComputerSystems Organization and CommunicationNetworks




2011. XIV, 500 p. (Theoretical Computer Science andGeneral Issues, Vol. 6873) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-23177-3

S. Kitaev, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Patterns in Permutations andWords

There has been considerable interest recently in thesubject of patterns in permutations and words, anew branch of combinatorics with its roots in theworks of Rotem, Rogers, and Knuth in the 1970s.Consideration of the patterns in question has beenextremely interesting from the combinatorial pointof view, and it has proved to be a useful language ina variety of seemingly unrelated problems, includingthe theory of Kazhdan—Lusztig polynomials,singularities of Schubert varieties, interval orders,Chebyshev polynomials, models in statisticalmechanics, and various sorting algorithms, includingsorting stacks and sortable permutations.Theauthor collects the main results in the field in thisup-to-date, comprehensive reference volume. Hehighlights significant achievements in the area, andpoints to research directions and open problems.The book will be of interest to researchers andgraduate students in theoretical computer scienceand mathematics, in particular those working inalgebraic[..]

FeaturesThere has been considerable interest recently in thesubject of patterns in permutations and words, anew branch of combinatorics with its roots in theworks of Rotem, Rogers, and Knuth in the 1970s.Consideration of the patterns in question has beenextremely interesting from the combinatorial pointof view, and it has proved to be a useful language ina variety of seemingly unrelated problems, including[..]

ContentsChap. 1, What Is a Pattern in a Permutation ora Word?.- Chap. 2, Why Such patterns? A FewMotivation Points.- Chap. 3, More MotivationPoints.- Chap. 4, Bijections Between 321- and 132-Avoiding Permutations.- Chap. 5, ConsecutivePatterns.- Chap. 6, Classical Patterns and POPs.-Chap. 7, VPs, BVPs and BPs.-Chap. 8, Miscellaneouson Patterns in Permutations and Words.- Chap. 9,Extending Research on Patterns in Permutations andWords to Other Domains.-App. A, Useful Notionsand Facts.-App. B, Some Algebraic Background.-Bibliography.-Index.

Fields of interestTheory of Computation; Combinatorics;Mathematics of Computing; Algebra; ComputationalBiology / Bioinformatics




2011. XXIV, 494 p. 93 illus. (Monographs in TheoreticalComputer Science. An EATCS Series) Hardcover

$159.00ISBN 978-3-642-17332-5

G. Giambene, University of Siena, Italy; C. Sacchi, University ofTrento, Italy (Eds.)

Personal Satellite ServicesThird International ICST Conference, PSATS 2011, Malaga,Spain, Februrary 17-18, 2911, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third InternationalICST Conference on Personal Satellite Services,PSATS 2011, held in Malaga, Spain, in February2011. The 33 revised full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected and cover awide range of topics such as multimedia IP,next generation satellite networks, bandwidthallocation, aeronautic communications for airtraffic management, DVB-S2, hybrid networks,delay tolerant networking, channel estimation andinterference management, satellite antenna design,and localization systems.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third InternationalICST Conference on Personal Satellite Services,PSATS 2011, held in Malaga, Spain, in February2011. The 33 revised full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected and cover a widerange of topics such as multimedia IP, nextgeneration satellite networks, bandwidth allocation,aeronautic [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks;Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Communications Engineering, Networks




2011. XIV, 412 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institutefor Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics andTelecommunications Engineering, Vol. 71) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23824-6


J. Impagliazzo, Hofstra University, NY, USA; E. Proydakov, VirtualComputer Museum, Moscow, Russia (Eds.)

Perspectives on Soviet and RussianComputingFirst IFIP WG 9.7 Conference, SoRuCom 2006, Petrozavodsk,Russia, July 3-7, 2006, Revised Selected Papers

This book contains a collection of thoroughlyrefereed papers derived from the First IFIP WG 9.7Conference on Soviet and Russian Computing, heldin Petrozavodsk, Russia, in July 2006. The 32 revisedpapers were carefully selected from numeroussubmissions; many of them were translated fromRussian. They reflect much of the shining history ofcomputing activities within the former Soviet Unionfrom its origins in the 1950s with the first computersused for military decision-making problems upto the modern period where Russian ICT grewsubstantially, especially in the field of custom-madeprogramming.

FeaturesThis book contains a collection of thoroughlyrefereed papers derived from the First IFIP WG 9.7Conference on Soviet and Russian Computing, heldin Petrozavodsk, Russia, in July 2006. The 32 revisedpapers were carefully selected from numeroussubmissions; many of them were translated fromRussian. They reflect much of the shining history ofcomputing activities within the former Soviet Unionfrom its origins [..]

Fields of interestHistory of Computing; Computer Hardware;Software Engineering / Programming and OperatingSystems; Theory of Computation; Mathematics ofComputing




2011. XXI, 273 p. (IFIP Advances in Information andCommunication Technology, Vol. 357) Hardcover

$109.00ISBN 978-3-642-22815-5

J. Müller, Deutsche Telekom AG, Berlin, Germany; F. Alt,University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany; D. Michelis, AnhaltUniversity of Applied Science, Bernburg, Germany (Eds.)

Pervasive Advertising

This book looks at the future of advertisingfrom the perspective of pervasive computing.Pervasive computing encompasses the integration ofcomputers into everyday devices, like the coveringof surfaces with interactive displays and networkedmobile phones. Advertising is the communicationof sponsored messages to inform, convince, andpersuade to buy. We believe that our future citieswill be digital, giving us instant access to anyinformation we need everywhere, like at bus stops,on the sidewalk, inside the subway and in shoppingmalls. We will be able to play with and change theappearance of our cities effortlessly, like makingflowers grow along a building wall or changing thecolour of the street we are in. Like the internet aswe know it, this digitalization will be paid for byadverts, which unobtrusively provide us suggestionsfor nearby restaurants or cafés. If any content annoysus, we will be able to effortlessly say so and change itwith simple gestures, and content providers and[..]

FeaturesFollowing decades of exciting developments inlaboratories around the world, pervasive computingtechnologies are starting to reshape our world inreal ways. Computers, visible and invisible, areeverywhere: traditional signs and billboards arebeing replaced by digital signage, projections, andinteractive surfaces. Communication is digital andubiquitous—the majority of the world’s populationuses mobile [..]

ContentsIntroduction to Pervasive Advertising.-Digitial Out-Of-Home Media: Means and Effects of Digital Mediain Public Space.-Meaningful Advertising.-Activity-based Advertising.-A Framework for Digital SignagePolicy.-Targeted Advertising on the Handset:Privacy and Security Challenges.-Opportunitiesand Challenges of Interactive Public Displays asan Advertising Medium.-Conceptualizing Contextfor Pervasive Advertising.-Managing AdvertisingContext.-Social Networks in Pervasive Advertisingand Shopping.-Adapting News and Advertismentsto Groups.-Deploying Pervasive Advertising in aFarmers[..]

Fields of interestUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;Multimedia Information Systems; Computer Appl.in Social and Behavioral Sciences


Type of publicationReference work


2011. IX, 364 p. 144 illus. (Human–ComputerInteraction Series) Hardcover

$124.00ISBN 978-0-85729-351-0

U. Stilla, Technische Universität München, Germany; F.Rottensteiner, Leibniz Universität, Hannover, Germany; H.Mayer, Universität der Bundeswehr, München, Germany; B.Jutzi, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany; M. Butenuth,Technische Universität München, Germany (Eds.)

Photogrammetric Image AnalysisISPRS Conference, PIA 2011, Munich, Germany, October 5-7,2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the ISPRS Conference on PhotogrammetricImage Analysis, held in Munich, Germany, inOctober 2011. The 25 revised full papers presentedwere carefully reviewed and selected from 54submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on orientation, matching, object detection,3D reconstruction and DEM, classification, peopleand tracking, as well as image processing.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the ISPRS Conference on PhotogrammetricImage Analysis, held in Munich, Germany, inOctober 2011. The 25 revised full papers presentedwere carefully reviewed and selected from 54submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on orientation, matching, object detection,3D reconstruction and DEM, classification, peopleand tracking, as well as image [..]

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision; PatternRecognition; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Computer Graphics; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet)




2011. VIII, 309 p. 147 illus. in color. (InformationSystems and Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI,Vol. 6952) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24392-9


J. Lee, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China (Ed.)

Principles and Practice ofConstraint Programming -- CP 201117th International Conference, CP 2011, Perugia, Italy,September 12-16, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 17th International Conference on Principlesand Practice of Constraint Programming, CP 2011,held in Perugia, Italy, September 12-16, 2011. The51 revised full papers and 7 short papers presentedtogether with three invited talks were carefullyreviewed and selected from 159 submissions.The papers are organized in topical sections onalgorithms, environments, languages, models andsystems, applications such as decision making,resource allocation and agreement technologies.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 17th International Conference on Principlesand Practice of Constraint Programming, CP 2011,held in Perugia, Italy, September 12-16, 2011. The51 revised full papers and 7 short papers presentedtogether with three invited talks were carefullyreviewed and selected from 159 submissions.The papers are organized in topical sections onalgorithms, [..]

Fields of interestAlgorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; Logicsand Meanings of Programs; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); Programming Languages,Compilers, Interpreters; Computation by AbstractDevices




2011. XXIV, 836 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6876) Softcover

$143.00ISBN 978-3-642-23785-0

Y. Su, Department of Computer Science, Jinan University,Guangzhou, China; S.Y. Yan, University of Bedfordshire, Luton,UK

Principles of CompilersA New Approach to Compilers Including the Algebraic Method

"Principles of Compilers: A New Approach toCompilers Including the Algebraic Method"introduces the ideas of the compilation fromthe natural intelligence of human beings bycomparing similarities and differences between thecompilations of natural languages and programminglanguages. The notation is created to list the sourcelanguage, target languages, and compiler language,vividly illustrating the multilevel procedure of thecompilation in the process. The book thoroughlyexplains the LL(1) and LR(1) parsing methods tohelp readers to understand the how and why. Itnot only covers established methods used in thedevelopment of compilers, but also introducesan increasingly important alternative — thealgebraic formal method. This book is intendedfor undergraduates, graduates and researchers incomputer science. Professor Yunlin Su is Head ofthe Research Center of Information Technology,Universitas Ma Chung, Indonesia and Departmentof Computer Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou,China. Dr.[..]

Features"Principles of Compilers: A New Approach toCompilers Including the Algebraic Method"introduces the ideas of the compilation from thenatural intelligence of human beings by comparingsimilarities and differences between the compilationsof natural languages and programming languages.The notation is created to list the source language,target languages, and compiler language, vividlyillustrating the [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Grammars and Languages.- FiniteState Automata and Regular Expressions.- LexicalAnalysis.- Pushdown Automata.- Context-freeGrammars.- Syntax Analysis.- Attribute Grammarsand Their Analysis.- Algebraic Method forCompiler Design.- Generation of IntermediateCode.- Debugging and Optimization.- StorageManagement.- Generation of Object Code.-Compilation of Object-Oriented Languages.-Compilation of Parallel Languages.- Compilation ofGrid Computing.

Fields of interestComputer Science (general); Coding andInformation Theory




2011. 500 p. 100 illus. Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-3-642-20834-8

A. Madabhushi, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA; J.Dowling, CSIRO, Herston, QLD, Australia; H. Huisman, DiagnosticImage Analysis Group, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; D. Barratt,University College London, UK (Eds.)

Prostata Cancer Imaging. ImageAnalysis and Image-GuidedInterventionsInternational Workshop, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI2011, Toronto, Canada, September 22, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe International Workshop on Prostate CancerImaging, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2011,in Toronto, Canada, in September 2011. The 15revised full papers presented together with 2 invitedtalks were carefully reviewed and selected from 19submissions. The papers cover the clinical areas ofradiology, radiation oncology, and image guidedintervention, addressing topics such as prostatesegmentation, multi-modal prostate registration,and computer-aided diagnosis and classification ofprostate cancer.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe International Workshop on Prostate CancerImaging, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2011,in Toronto, Canada, in September 2011. The 15revised full papers presented together with 2 invitedtalks were carefully reviewed and selected from 19submissions. The papers cover the clinical areas ofradiology, radiation oncology, and image guidedintervention, [..]

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision; PatternRecognition; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction; Computer Graphics; ComputerImaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics;Simulation and Modeling




2011. IX, 162 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6963) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23943-4


X. Boyen, Palo Alto Research Center, CA, USA; X. Chen, XidianUniversity, Xi'an, China (Eds.)

Provable Security5th International Conference, ProvSec 2011, Xi'an, China,October 16-18, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 5th Provable Security Conference held in inXi'an, China, in October 2011. The 22 full paperspresented together with 4 short papers and 2 invitedtalks were carefully reviewed and selected from75 submissions. The papers are divided in topicalsections on cryptographic primitives; encryption;cryptographic protocols; security models andframework; and key agreement.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 5th Provable Security Conference held in inXi'an, China, in October 2011. The 22 full paperspresented together with 4 short papers and 2 invitedtalks were carefully reviewed and selected from75 submissions. The papers are divided in topicalsections on cryptographic primitives; encryption;cryptographic protocols; security models andframework; and key [..]

Fields of interestData Encryption; Computer CommunicationNetworks; Management of Computing andInformation Systems; Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; Systems and Data Security;Computers and Society




2011. XIII, 399 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6980)Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24315-8

J. Camenisch, IBM Research - Zurich, Rueschlikon, Switzerland; C.Lambrinoudakis, University of Piraeus, Greece (Eds.)

Public Key Infrastructures, Servicesand Applications7th European Workshop, EuroPKI 2010, Athens, Greece,September 23-24, 2010. Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereedpost-conference proceedings of the 7th EuropeanWorkshop on Public Key Infrastructures, Servicesand Applications, EuroPKI 2010, held in Athens,Greece, in September 2010. The 14 revised fullpapers presented together with an invited articlewere carefully reviewed and selected from 41submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on authentication mechanisms; privacypreserving techniques; PKI & PKC applications;electronic signature schemes; identity management.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereedpost-conference proceedings of the 7th EuropeanWorkshop on Public Key Infrastructures, Servicesand Applications, EuroPKI 2010, held in Athens,Greece, in September 2010. The 14 revised fullpapers presented together with an invited articlewere carefully reviewed and selected from 41submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on authentication [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; DataEncryption; Management of Computing andInformation Systems; Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; Computers and Society;Systems and Data Security




2011. XII, 209 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6711)Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-22632-8

G. Delzanno, University of Genoa, Italy; I. Potapov, University ofLiverpool, UK (Eds.)

Reachability Problems5th International Workshop, RP 2011, Genoa, Italy, September28-30, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 5th International Workshop on ReachabilityProblems, RP 2011, held in Genoa, Italy, inSeptember 2011. The 16 papers presented togetherwith 4 invited talks were carefully reviewed andselected from 24 submissions. The workshop dealswith reachability problems that appear in algebraicstructures, computational models, hybrid systems,logic, and verification. Reachability is a fundamentalproblem that appears in several different contexts:finite- and infinite-state concurrent systems,computational models like cellular automata andPetri nets, decision procedures for classical, modaland temporal logic, program analysis, discrete andcontinuous systems, time critical systems, and opensystems modelled as games.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 5th International Workshop on ReachabilityProblems, RP 2011, held in Genoa, Italy, inSeptember 2011.The 16 papers presented togetherwith 4 invited talks were carefully reviewed andselected from 24 submissions. The workshop dealswith reachability problems that appear in algebraicstructures, computational models, hybrid systems,logic, and [..]

Fields of interestLogics and Meanings of Programs; SoftwareEngineering; Mathematical Logic and FormalLanguages; Programming Languages, Compilers,Interpreters; Algorithm Analysis and ProblemComplexity; Computation by Abstract Devices




2011. XII, 245 p. (Theoretical Computer Science andGeneral Issues, Vol. 6945) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24287-8


R. Sommer, ICSI, Berkeley, CA, USA; D. Balzarotti, InstitutEurecom, Sophia-Antipolis cedex, France; G. Maier, ICSI, Berkeley,CA, USA (Eds.)

Recent Advances in IntrusionDetection14th International Symposium, RAID 2011, Menlo Park, CA,USA, September 20-21, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14thInternational Symposium on Recent Advances inIntrusion Detection, RAID 2011, held in MenloPark, CA, USA in September 2011. The 20 paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from87 submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on application security; malware; anomalydetection; Web security and social networks; andsandboxing and embedded environments.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 14thInternational Symposium on Recent Advances inIntrusion Detection, RAID 2011, held in MenloPark, CA, USA in September 2011. The 20 paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from87 submissions. The papers are organized in topicalsections on application security; malware; anomalydetection; Web security and social networks; andsandboxing and [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; DataEncryption; Management of Computing andInformation Systems; Computers and Society;Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; DataStructures, Cryptology and Information Theory




2011. 398 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6961)Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-23643-3

Y. Cotronis, University of Athens, Greece; A. Danalis, Universityof Tennessee, Knoxville, TX, USA; D. Nikolopoulos, University ofCrete, Heraklion, Greece; J. Dongarra, University of Tennessee,Knoxville, TX, USA (Eds.)

Recent Advances in the MessagePassing Interface18th European MPI Users’ Group Meeting, EuroMPI 2011,Santorini, Greece, September 18-21, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the18th European MPI Users' Group Meeting on RecentAdvances in the Message Passing Interface, EuroMPI2011, held in Santorini, Greece, in September 2011.The 28 revised full papers presented together with10 posters were carefully reviewed and selected from66 submissions. Topics covered are communication;I/O; networking, and implementation issues andimprovements; algorithms and tools; interactionwith hardware; applications and performanceevaluation; fault and tolerance.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the18th European MPI Users' Group Meeting on RecentAdvances in the Message Passing Interface, EuroMPI2011, held in Santorini, Greece, in September 2011.The 28 revised full papers presented together with 10posters were carefully reviewed and selected from 66submissions. Topics covered are communication; I/O; networking, and implementation issues and [..]

Fields of interestAlgorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Computer Communication Networks; SoftwareEngineering; Programming Techniques; ComputerSystems Organization and CommunicationNetworks; Simulation and Modeling




2011. XIV, 358 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6960) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24448-3

L. Alem, CSIRO ICT Centre, Marsfield, NSW, Australia; W. Huang,CSIRO ICT Centre, Marsfield, NSW, Australia (Eds.)

Recent Trends of MobileCollaborative Augmented RealitySystems

The use of mobile collaborative AR has expendedrapidly in recent years, due to the major advancesin hardware and networking. The application areasare diverse and multidisciplinary. Recent Trends ofMobile Collaborative Augmented Reality Systemsprovides a historical overview of previous mobilecollaborative AR systems, presents case studies oflatest developments in current mobile collaborativeAR systems, and latest technologies and systemarchitectures used in this field. Recent Trends ofMobile Collaborative Augmented Reality Systems isdesigned for a professional audience composed ofpractitioners and researchers working in the field ofaugmented reality and human-computer interaction.Advanced-level students in computer science andelectrical engineering focused on this topic will alsofind this book useful as a secondary text or reference.

FeaturesThe use of mobile collaborative AR has expendedrapidly in recent years, due to the major advancesin hardware and networking. The application areasare diverse and multidisciplinary. Recent Trends ofMobile Collaborative Augmented Reality Systemsprovides a historical overview of previous mobilecollaborative AR systems, presents case studies oflatest developments in current mobile collaborativeAR systems, [..]

ContentsMobile Collaborative Augmented Reality.- CurrentStatus of Standards for Augmented Reality.-SmARt World - User-Friendly Mobile UbiquitousAugmented Reality Framework.- AugmentedViewport: Towards Precise Manipulation ata Distance for Outdoor Augmented RealityWearable Computers.- Design Recommendationsfor Augmented Reality based Training ofMaintenance Skills.- Collaborative ContentGeneration Architectures for the Mobile AugmentedReality Environment.- A Platform for MobileCollaborative Augmented Reality Game: A CaseStudy of “AR Fighter”.- Effect of Collaboration andCompetition[..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); UserInterfaces and Human Computer Interaction;Communications Engineering, Networks; ComputerImaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics




2011. XIII, 176 p. 72 illus. Hardcover

$159.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9844-6


S. Gradmann, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany; F. Borri, LabNeMIS, ISTI-CNR, Pisa, Italy; C. Meghini, ISTI, CNR, Pisa, Italy; H.Schuldt, University of Basel, Switzerland (Eds.)

Research and Advanced Technologyfor Digital LibrariesInternational Conference on Theory and Practice of DigitalLibraries, TPDL, Berlin, Germany, September 26-28, 2011,Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theInternational Conference on Theory and Practiceof Digital Libraries, TPDL 2011 - formerly knownas ECDL (European Conference on Research andAdvanced Technology for Digital Libraries) - heldin Berlin, Germany, in September 2011. The 27full papers, 13 short papers, 9 posters and 9 demospresented in this volume were carefully reviewed andselected from 162 initial submissions. In additionthe book contains the abstract of 2 keynote speechesand an appendix stating information on the doctoralconsortium, as well as the panel, which were held atthe conference. The papers are grouped in topicalsections on networked information, semantics andinteroperability, systems and architectures, text andmultimedia retrieval, collaborative informationspaces, DL applications and legal aspects, userinteraction and information visualization, userstudies, archives and repositories, europeana, andpreservation.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theInternational Conference on Theory and Practiceof Digital Libraries, TPDL 2011 - formerly knownas ECDL (European Conference on Research andAdvanced Technology for Digital Libraries) - heldin Berlin, Germany, in September 2011. The 27full papers, 13 short papers, 9 posters and 9 demospresented in this volume were carefully reviewed andselected from [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Database Management; Information Storage andRetrieval; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery;Multimedia Information Systems; DocumentPreparation and Text Processing





$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24468-1

J. Yao, University of Regina, SK, Canada; S. Ramanna, Universityof Winnipeg, MB, Canada; G. Wang, Chongqing University ofPosts and Telecommunications, China; Z. Suraj, University ofRzeszow, Poland (Eds.)

Rough Set and KnowledgeTechnology6th International Conference, RSKT 2011, Banff, Canada,October 9-12, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 6th International Conference on Rough Sets andKnowledge Technology, RSKT 2011, held in Banff,Canada, in September 2011. The 89 revised fullpapers presented together with 3 keynote lecturesand 1 invited tutorial session were carefully reviewedand selected from 229 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on attribute reductionand feature selection, generalized rough set models,machine learning with rough and hybrid techniques,knowledge technology and intelligent systems andapplications.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe 6th International Conference on Rough Setsand Knowledge Technology, RSKT 2011, held inBanff, Canada, in September 2011.The 89 revised fullpapers presented together with 3 keynote lecturesand 1 invited tutorial session were carefully reviewedand selected from 229 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on attribute reductionand [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); DataMining and Knowledge Discovery; DatabaseManagement; Mathematical Logic and FormalLanguages; Computation by Abstract Devices;Pattern Recognition




2011. XVIII, 771 p. 158 illus., 3 in color. (Lecture Notes inArtificial Intelligence, Vol. 6954) Softcover

$131.00ISBN 978-3-642-24424-7

W. Schmidt, University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt, Germany(Ed.)

S-BPM ONE - Learning by Doing -Doing by LearningThird International Conference S-BPM ONE 2011, Ingolstadt,Germany, September 29-30, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theThird International Conference on Subject-OrientedBusiness Process Management, S-BPM ONE2011, held in Ingolstadt, Germany, in September2011. The papers feature the analysis, modeling,implementation, execution and management ofinteraction patterns with an explicit stakeholderfocus and also embrace themes pertaining to theengineering and management of systems andorganizations, particularly with respect to the areasof interaction culture, process-aware informationsystems, strategic alignment, and governancestructures.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the Second International Conferenceon Subject-Oriented Business Process Management,S-BPM ONE 2010, held in Karlsruhe, Germany inOctober 2010.The 10 revised full papers presentedtogether with one invited keynote paper and threepanel statements were carefully reviewed andselected from initially 17 submissions. The paperspresent [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); SoftwareEngineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;Information Storage and Retrieval




2011. XIII, 313 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 213) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23470-5


S. Benferhat, University of Lille, France; J. Grant, TowsonUniversity, MD, USA (Eds.)

Scalable Uncertainty Management5th International Conference, SUM 2011, Dayton, OH, USA,October 10-13, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 5th International Conference on ScalableUncertainty Management, SUM 2011, held inDayton, OH, USA, in October 2011. The 32 revisedfull papers and 3 revised short papers presentedtogether with the abstracts of 2 invited talks and 6“discussant” contributions were carefully reviewedand selected from 58 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on argumentationsystems, probabilistic inference, dynamic ofbeliefs, information retrieval and databases,ontologies, possibility theory and classification, logicprogramming, and applications.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 5th International Conference on ScalableUncertainty Management, SUM 2011, held inDayton, OH, USA, in October 2011. The 32 revisedfull papers and 3 revised short papers presentedtogether with the abstracts of 2 invited talks and 6“discussant” contributions were carefully reviewedand selected from 58 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); InformationStorage and Retrieval; Computer CommunicationNetworks; Database Management; Data Mining andKnowledge Discovery




2011. XII, 562 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,Vol. 6929) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-23962-5

M. Joye, Technicolor, Security and Content Protection Labs,Cesson-Sevigne, France; D. Mukhopadhyay, IIT Kharagpur, India;M. Tunstall, University of Bristol, UK (Eds.)

Security Aspects in InformationTechnologyFirst International Conference, InfoSecHiComNet 2011,Haldia, India, October 19-22, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theFirst International Conference on Security Aspectsin Information Technology, High-PerformanceComputing and Networking held in Haldia, India, inOctober 2011. The 14 full papers presented togetherwith the abstracts of 2 invited lectures were carefullyreviewed and selected from 112 sumbissions. Thepapers address all current aspects in cryptography,security aspects in high performance computingand in networks as well. The papers are divided intopical sections on embedded security; digital rightsmanagement; cryptographic protocols; cryptanalysis/side channel attacks; and cipher primitives.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theFirst International Conference on Security Aspectsin Information Technology, High-PerformanceComputing and Networking held in Haldia, India, inOctober 2011. The 14 full papers presented togetherwith the abstracts of 2 invited lectures were carefullyreviewed and selected from 112 sumbissions. Thepapers address all current aspects in cryptography,[..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; DataEncryption; Management of Computing andInformation Systems; Algorithm Analysis andProblem Complexity; Systems and Data Security;Computers and Society




2011. XIV, 187 p. (Security and Cryptology, Delivery7011) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24585-5

J. Cuellar, Siemens AG, München, Germany; J. Lopez, Universityof Malaga, Spain; G. Barthe, Fundación IMDEA Software, Madrid,Spain; A. Pretschner, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany(Eds.)

Security and Trust Management6th International Workshop, STM 2010, Athens, Greece,September 23-24, 2010, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th InternationalWorkshop on Security and Trust Management,STM 2010, held in Athens, Greece, in September2010. The 17 revised full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions.Focusing on high-quality original unpublishedresearch, case studies, and implementationexperiences, STM 2010 encouraged submissionsdiscussing the application and deployment ofsecurity technologies in practice.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th InternationalWorkshop on Security and Trust Management,STM 2010, held in Athens, Greece, in September2010. The 17 revised full papers presented werecarefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions.Focusing on high-quality original unpublishedresearch, case studies, and implementationexperiences, STM 2010 [..]

Fields of interestManagement of Computing and InformationSystems; Data Encryption; Operating Systems;Computer Communication Networks; Computersand Society




2011. X, 271 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6710)Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-22443-0


R.-S. Chang, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan; T.-H. Kim, Hannam University, Daejeon, South Korea; S.-L. Peng,National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan (Eds.)

Security-Enriched UrbanComputing and Smart GridSecond International Conference, SUComS 2011, Hualien,Taiwan, September 21-23, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of theSecond International Conference on Security-Enriched Urban Computing and Smart Grid, heldin Hualien, Taiwan, in September 2011. The 35revised full papers presented together with twoinvited papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 97 submissions. Among the topics coveredare the internet of things, mobile networks, wirelessnetworks, service-oriented computing, data-centriccomputing, voice over IP, cloud computing, privacy,smart grid systems, distributed systems, agent-basedsystems, assistive technology, social networks, andwearable computing.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of theSecond International Conference on Security-Enriched Urban Computing and Smart Grid, heldin Hualien, Taiwan, in September 2011. The 35revised full papers presented together with twoinvited papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 97 submissions. Among the topics coveredare the internet of things, mobile networks, wirelessnetworks, service-oriented [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ImageProcessing and Computer Vision; Computer Appl.in Administrative Data Processing; Computers andSociety; Software Engineering




2011. XIV, 350 p. (Communications in Computer andInformation Science, Vol. 223) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23947-2

G. Di Marzo Serugendo, Université de Genève, Carouge,Switzerland; M.-P. Gleizes, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse,France; A. Karageorgos, Technological Education Institute ofLarissa, Karditsa, Greece (Eds.)

Self-organising SoftwareFrom Natural to Artificial Adaptation

Self-organisation, self-regulation, self-repair and self-maintenance are promising conceptual approachesfor dealing with complex distributed interactivesoftware and information-handling systems. Self-organising applications dynamically change theirfunctionality and structure without direct userintervention, responding to changes in requirementsand the environment. This is the first book to offeran integrated view of self-organisation technologiesapplied to distributed systems, particularly focusingon multiagent systems. The editors developed thisintegrated book with three aims: to explain self-organisation concepts and principles, using cleardefinitions and a strong theoretical background;to examine how self-organising behaviour can bemodelled, analysed and systematically engineeredinto agent behaviour; and to assess the types ofproblems that can be solved using self-organisingmultiagent systems. The book comprises chapterscovering all three dimensions, synthesising up-to-date[..]

FeaturesSelf-organisation, self-regulation, self-repair and self-maintenance are promising conceptual approachesfor dealing with complex distributed interactivesoftware and information-handling systems. Self-organising applications dynamically change theirfunctionality and structure without direct userintervention, responding to changes in requirementsand the environment. This is the first book to [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- History and Definitions.- Self-organization and Emergence in Natural Systems.-Software Agents.- Stigmergy.- Gossip.- Tags.-Cooperation.- Immune Systems.- Holarchy.-Middleware Infrastructures.- Analysis andSimulation.- Adaptive Trust Management.- DynamicRobots Coordination.- Security in ArtificialSystems.- Image Recognition.- P2P Protocols.-Conclusion.- App. A, Solutions to Selected Exercises.

Fields of interestComputing Methodologies; ComputationalIntelligence




2011. XVIII, 462 p. 92 illus., 37 in color. (NaturalComputing Series) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-17347-9

K.-D. Schewe, Software Competence Center, Hagenberg, Austria;B. Thalheim, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Germany (Eds.)

Semantics in Data and KnowledgeBases4th International Workshop, SDKB 2010, Bordeaux, France,July 5, 2010, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 4th International Workshop onSemantics in Data and Knowledge Bases, SDKB2010, held in Bordeaux, France in July 2010. The6 revised full papers presented together with anintroductory survey by the volume editors werecarefully reviewed and selected during two roundsof revision and improvement. The papers reflecta variety of approaches to semantics in data andknowledge bases.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 4th International Workshop onSemantics in Data and Knowledge Bases, SDKB2010, held in Bordeaux, France in July 2010. The6 revised full papers presented together with anintroductory survey by the volume editors werecarefully reviewed and selected during two roundsof revision and improvement. The papers reflect avariety of approaches to [..]

ContentsAbout Semantics.-Constraints in RDF -Types andConstraints: From Relational to XML Data.-AnswersThat Have Integrity.-Characterization of OptimalComplements of Database Views Defined byProjection.-Coding Theory Motivated by RelationalDatabases.-A Proof System with Bounded Non-determinism in Database.

Fields of interestDatabase Management; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Information Storageand Retrieval; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Computer Communication Networks; MathematicalLogic and Formal Languages




2011. IX, 135 p. (Information Systems and Applications,incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6834) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23440-8


G. Parr, University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK; P. Morrow, Universityof Ulster, Coleraine, UK (Eds.)

Sensor Systems and SoftwareSecond International ICST Conference, S-Cube 2010, Miami,FL, December 13-15, 2010, Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second InternationalICST Conference on Sensor Systems and Software,S-Cube 2010, held in Miami, Florida, USA, inDecember 2010. The 17 revised full papers presentedwere carefully reviewed and selected and cover awide range of topics including sensor applicationprogramming paradigms, novel sensor applications,sensor network middleware, trust security andprivacy, wireless sensor network management andmonitoring, and sensor application developmentsupport systems.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second InternationalICST Conference on Sensor Systems and Software,S-Cube 2010, held in Miami, Florida, USA, inDecember 2010. The 17 revised full papers presentedwere carefully reviewed and selected and cover awide range of topics including sensor applicationprogramming paradigms, novel sensor applications,sensor network [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; Managementof Computing and Information Systems; Computersand Society; Software Engineering; OperatingSystems; Communications Engineering, Networks




2011. X, 251 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institutefor Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics andTelecommunications Engineering, Vol. 57) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23582-5

M. Ma, Glasgow School of Art, UK; M. Fradinho Oliveira, SINTEFTechnology and Society, London, UK; J. Madeiras Pereira, IST/Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal (Eds.)

Serious Games Development andApplicationsSecond International Conference, SGDA 2011, Lisbon,Portugal, September 19-20, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe Second International Conference on SeriousGames Development and Applications, SGDA 2011,held in Lisbon, Portugal in September 2011.The 13revised full papers presented were carefully reviewedand selected for publication. Among the topicsaddressed are virtual reality, computer assistedlearning, computer graphics, tutoring systems, e-learning, e-culture, and guiding systems.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theSecond International Conference on Serious GamesDevelopment and Applications, SGDA 2011, held inLisbon, Portugal, in September 2011

Fields of interestComputer Graphics; Image Processing andComputer Vision; Artificial Intelligence (incl.Robotics); Computers and Education; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet)




2011. X, 147 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6944) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-23833-8

M. Pelillo, University of Venice, Italy; E.R. Hancock, University ofYork, UK (Eds.)

Similarity-Based PatternRecognitionFirst International Workshop, SIMBAD 2011, Venice, Italy,September 28-30, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the FirstInternational Workshop on Similarity Based PatternRecognition, SIMBAD 2011, held in Venice, Italy,in September 2011. The 16 full papers and 7 posterpapers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from 35 submissions. The contributionsare organized in topical sections on dissimilaritycharacterization and analysis; generative models ofsimilarity data; graph-based and relational models;clustering and dissimilarity data; applications;spectral methods and embedding.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the FirstInternational Workshop on Similarity Based PatternRecognition, SIMBAD 2011, held in Venice, Italy,in September 2011. The 16 full papers and 7 posterpapers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from 35 submissions. The contributionsare organized in topical sections on dissimilaritycharacterization and analysis; generative models ofsimilarity [..]

Fields of interestPattern Recognition; Image Processing andComputer Vision; Artificial Intelligence (incl.Robotics); Database Management; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet)




2011. XIII, 333 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision,Pattern Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 7005) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24470-4


B. White, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), Stanford, CA,USA; I. King, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; P.Tsang, Caritas Francis Hsu College, Hong Kong (Eds.)

Social Media Tools and Platforms inLearning Environments

Online social media have transformed the faceof human interaction in the 21st century. Wikis,blogs, online groups and forums, podcasts, virtualworlds, and social tagging are but a few of theapplications enabling innovative behaviors thatsupport acquisition, access, manipulation, retrieval,and visualization of information. It is, therefore, nosurprise that educational practitioners and theoristshave begun to explore how social media can beharnessed to describe and implement new paradigmsfor communication, learning, and education.Theeditors’ goal in publishing this book was to identifyoriginal research on the application of online socialmedia and related technologies in education aswell as emerging applications in Web technologiesthat could provide and shape future educationalplatforms. The selected contributions deal withquestions such as how social media can truly enrichand enhance learning and teaching experiences inways not otherwise possible; how learning can beintegrated in a[..]

FeaturesOnline social media have transformed the faceof human interaction in the 21st century. Wikis,blogs, online groups and forums, podcasts, virtualworlds, and social tagging are but a few of theapplications enabling innovative behaviors thatsupport acquisition, access, manipulation, retrieval,and visualization of information. It is, therefore, nosurprise that educational practitioners and theoristshave [..]

ContentsRevitalize Your Teaching: Creative Approaches toApplying Social Media in the Classroom.- Teachingand Learning in a Social Software DevelopmentTool.- Collective Learning – An Integrated Useof Social Media in Learning Environment.-New Learning Paradigms. Open Course VersusTraditional Strategies. The Current Paradox ofLearning and Developing Creative Ideas.- Statesand Processes of Learning Communities. EngagingStudents in Meaningful Reflection and Learning.-How to Foster Creativity in Technology EnhancedLearning?.- Exploiting Geocollaborative Portals forDesigning Collaborative[..]

Fields of interestComputers and Education; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); EducationalTechnology; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction




2011. XVIII, 435 p. 70 illus. Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-20391-6

I. Crnkovic, Mälardalen University, Västeras, Sweden; V. Gruhn,University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany; M. Book,University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (Eds.)

Software Architecture5th European Conference, ECSA 2011, Essen, Germany,September 13-16, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the5th European Conference on Software Architecture,ECSA 2011, held in Essen, Germany, in September2011. The 13 revised full papers presented togetherwith 24 emerging research papers, and 7 researchchallenge poster papers were carefully reviewed andselected from over 100 submissions. The papersare organized in topical sections on requirementsand software architectures; software architecture,components, and compositions; quality attributesand software architectures; software product linearchitectures; architectural models, patterns andstyles; short papers; process and management ofarchitectural decisions; software architecture run-time aspects; ADLs and metamodels; and servicesand software architectures.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the5th European Conference on Software Architecture,ECSA 2011, held in Essen, Germany, in September2011. The 13 revised full papers presented togetherwith 24 emerging research papers, and 7 researchchallenge poster papers were carefully reviewed andselected from over 100 submissions. The papers areorganized in topical sections on requirements and[..]

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering; Logics and Meanings ofPrograms; Computer Communication Networks;Management of Computing and InformationSystems; Information Systems Applications(incl.Internet); Programming Languages, Compilers,Interpreters




2011. XV, 448 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6903) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23797-3

O. Vogel, Winterthur, Switzerland; I. Arnold, Basel, Switzerland; A.Chughtai, Basel, Switzerland; T. Kehrer, Stuttgart, Germany

Software ArchitectureA Comprehensive Framework and Guide for Practitioners

As a software architect you work in a wide-ranging and dynamic environment. You have tounderstand the needs of your customer, designarchitectures that satisfy both functional and non-functional requirements, and lead developmentteams in implementing the architecture. And it isan environment that is constantly changing: trendssuch as cloud computing, service orientation, andmodel-driven procedures open up new architecturalpossibilities. This book will help you to develop aholistic architectural awareness and knowledge basethat extends beyond concrete methods, techniques,and technologies. It will also help you to acquire orexpand the technical, methodological, and socialcompetences that you need. The authors placethe spotlight on you, the architect, and offer youlong-term architectural orientation. They give younumerous guidelines, checklists, and best practicesto support you in your practical work. "SoftwareArchitecture" offers IT students, software developers,and software[..]

FeaturesAs a software architect you work in a wide-ranging and dynamic environment. You have tounderstand the needs of your customer, designarchitectures that satisfy both functional and non-functional requirements, and lead developmentteams in implementing the architecture. And it is anenvironment that is constantly changing: trends suchas cloud computing, service orientation, and model-driven procedures open [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Architecture OrientationFramework.- Architectures and ArchitectureDisciplines (WHAT).- Architecture Perspectives(WHERE).- Architecture Requirements (WHY).-Architecture Means (WITH WHAT).- ArchitectureMeans (WITH WHAT).- Architecture Method(HOW).-

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering; Management of Computingand Information Systems; Business InformationSystems




2011. XVII, 478 p. 169 illus. Hardcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-19735-2


E.A. Troubitsyna, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland (Ed.)

Software Engineering for ResilientSystemsThird International Workshop, SERENE 2011, Geneva,Switzerland, September 29-30, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe Third International Workshop on SoftwareEngineering for Resilient Systems, SERENE 2011,held in Geneva, Switzerland, in September 2011.The 13 revised full papers presented together with2 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom numerous submissions. The papers addressall aspects of formal modeling and verification,architecting resilient systems, fault tolerance,requirements engineering and product lines,monitoring and self-adaption, and security andintrusion avoidance.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe Third International Workshop on SoftwareEngineering for Resilient Systems, SERENE 2011,held in Geneva, Switzerland, in September 2011.The 13 revised full papers presented together with2 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom numerous submissions. The papers addressall aspects of formal modeling and verification,architecting [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; ProgrammingTechniques; Software Engineering; IndustrialPollution Prevention




2011. X, 165 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6968) Softcover

$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-24123-9

X. Défago, JAIST, Ishikawa, Japan; F. Petit, Sorbonne Universities,Paris, France; V. Villain, University of Picardie Jules Verne, France(Eds.)

Stabilization, Safety, and Securityof Distributed Systems13th International Symposium, SSS 2011, Grenoble, France,October 10-12, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 13thInternational Symposium on Stabilization, Safety,and Security of Distributed Systems, SSS 2011, heldin Grenoble, France, in October 2011. The 29 paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from79 submissions. They cover the following areas: ad-hoc, sensor, and peer-to-peer networks; safety andverification; security; self-organizing and autonomicsystems; and self-stabilization.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 13thInternational Symposium on Stabilization, Safety,and Security of Distributed Systems, SSS 2011, heldin Grenoble, France, in October 2011. The 29 paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from79 submissions. They cover the following areas: ad-hoc, sensor, and peer-to-peer networks; safety andverification; security; self-organizing and [..]

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; SpecialPurpose and Application-Based Systems;Computation by Abstract Devices; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity; Systems andData Security; Management of Computing andInformation Systems




2011. X, 452 p. 80 illus. (Theoretical Computer Scienceand General Issues, Vol. 6976) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24549-7

E. Yahav, Technion, Haifa, Israel (Ed.)

Static Analysis18th International Symposium, SAS 2011. Venice, Italy,September 14-16, 2011. Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the18th International Symposium on Static Analysis,SAS 2011, held in Venice, Italy, in September 2011.The 22 revised full papers were selected from 67submissions. Also included in this volume are theabstracts of the invited talks that were given at thesymposium by renowned experts in the field. Thepapers address all aspects of static analysis, includingabstract domains, abstract interpretation, abstracttesting, data flow analysis, bug detection, programtransformation, program verification, securityanalysis and type checking.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the18th International Symposium on Static Analysis,SAS 2011, held in Venice, Italy, in September2011.The 22 revised full papers were selected from67 submissions. Also included in this volume are theabstracts of the invited talks that were given at thesymposium by renowned experts in the field. Thepapers address all aspects of static analysis, [..]

Fields of interestSoftware Engineering; Logics and Meanings ofPrograms; Programming Languages, Compilers,Interpreters; Mathematical Logic and FormalLanguages; Programming Techniques; Simulationand Modeling




2011. XII, 387 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6887) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-23701-0


W.S. Bainbridge, VA Virginia, USA

The Virtual Future

The newest communication technologies areprofoundly changing the world's politics, economies,and cultures, but the specific implications of onlinegameworlds remain mysterious. The Virtual Futureemploys theories and methods from social scienceto explore nine very different virtual futures: TheMatrix Online, Tabula Rasa, Anarchy Online,Entropia Universe, Star Trek Online, EVE Online,Star Wars Galaxies, World of Warcraft: BurningCrusade, and The Chronicles of Riddick. Eachpresents a different picture of how technology andsociety could evolve in coming centuries, but onetheme runs through all of them, the attempt toescape the Earth and seek new destinies among thestars. Four decades after the last trip to the moon, anew conception of spaceflight is emerging. Ratherthan rockets shooting humans across vast physicaldistances to sterile rocks that lack the resources tosustain life, perhaps robot space probes and orbitingtelescopes will glean information about the universe,that[..]

FeaturesThe newest communication technologies areprofoundly changing the world's politics, economies,and cultures, but the specific implications of onlinegameworlds remain mysterious. The Virtual Futureemploys theories and methods from social scienceto explore nine very different virtual futures: TheMatrix Online, Tabula Rasa, Anarchy Online,Entropia Universe, Star [..]

ContentsThe City and the Stars.-The Matrix Online.-TabulaRasa.-Anarchy Online.-Entropia Universe.-Star TrekOnline.-EVE Online.-Star Wars Galaxies.-Worldof Warcraft: Burning Crusade.-The Chronicles ofRiddick.-The Skylark and the Shuttle.

Fields of interestComputers and Society; Computer Appl. in Socialand Behavioral Sciences; Computer Applications;Media Design; Computers and Education




2011. VIII, 182 p. 30 illus. (Springer Series in ImmersiveEnvironments) Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-0-85729-903-1

S.J. Pise, Mumbai, India (Ed.)

ThinkQuest 2010Proceedings of the First International Conference on Contoursof Computing Technology

This proceedings is a representation of decadesof reasearch, teaching and application in thefield. Image Processing, Fusion and InformationTechnology areas, Digital radio Communication,Wimax, Electrical engg, VLSI approach to processordesign, embedded systems design are dealt in detailthrough models and illustrative techniques.

FeaturesBased on decades of collective research, teachingand application in the field, the authors presentthe most comprehensive treatment in Imageprocessing, Fusion & Information Technology areas,Digital radio communication, Medical Electronics,Wimax, and Electrical Engg, VLSI approach toprocessor design, Embedded Systems design, andOntology. This is further illustrated by using models,techniques [..]

Fields of interestCoding and Information Theory; InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); ControlStructures and Microprogramming; LanguageTranslation and Linguistics; Multimedia InformationSystems; System Performance and Evaluation




2011. IX, 327 p. 120 illus. Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-81-8489-988-7

C. Delgado Kloos, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés,Spain; D. Gillet, École Polytechnique Fédéral de Lausanne,Switzerland; R.M. Crespo García, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid,Legnés, Spain; F. Wild, the Open University, Milton Keynes, UK;M. Wolpers, Fraunhofer FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany (Eds.)

Towards Ubiquitous Learning6th European Conference on Technology Anhanced Learning,EC-TEL 2011, Palermo, Italy, September 20-23, 2011,Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 6th European Conference on TechnologyEnhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2011, held in Palermo,Italy, in September 2010. The 30 revised full paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from158 submissions. The book also includes 12 shortpapers, 8 poster papers, and 2 invited paper. Thereare many interesting papers on topics such as web2.0 and social media, recommender systems, learninganalytics, collaborative learning, interoperability oftools, etc.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedingsof the 6th European Conference on TechnologyEnhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2011, held in Palermo,Italy, in September 2010. The 30 revised full paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from158 submissions. The book also includes 12 shortpapers, 8 poster papers, and 2 invited paper. Thereare many interesting papers on topics such as web2.0 and [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationStorage and Retrieval; Computer CommunicationNetworks; User Interfaces and Human ComputerInteraction; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery




2011. XVIII, 545 p. (Programming and SoftwareEngineering, Vol. 6964) Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-23984-7


S. Escalera, University of Barcelona, Spain; X. Baró, AutonomousUniversity of Barcelona, Spain; O. Pujol, Autonomous Universityof Barcelona, Spain; J. Vitrià, Autonomous University ofBarcelona, Spain; P. Radeva, Autonomous University ofBarcelona, Spain

Traffic-Sign Recognition Systems

This work presents a full generic approach to thedetection and recognition of traffic signs. Theapproach is based on the latest computer visionmethods for object detection, and on powerfulmethods for multiclass classification. The challengewas to robustly detect a set of different sign classesin real time, and to classify each detected sign intoa large, extensible set of classes. To address thischallenge, several state-of-the-art methods weredeveloped that can be used for different recognitionproblems. Following an introduction to the problemsof traffic sign detection and categorization, the textfocuses on the problem of detection, and presentsrecent developments in this field. The text thensurveys a specific methodology for the problem oftraffic sign categorization – Error-Correcting OutputCodes – and presents several algorithms, performingexperimental validation on a mobile mappingapplication. The work ends with a discussion onfuture research and continuing challenges.

FeaturesThis work presents a full generic approach to thedetection and recognition of traffic signs. Theapproach, originally developed for a mobile mappingapplication, is based on the latest computer visionmethods for object detection, and on powerfulmethods for multiclass classification. The challengewas to robustly detect a set of different sign classes inreal time, and to classify each detected sign into a [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Background on Traffic Sign Detectionand Recognition.- Traffic Sign Detection.- TrafficSign Categorization.- Traffic Sign Detection andRecognition System.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision




2011. VI, 96 p. 34 illus. (SpringerBriefs in ComputerScience) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2244-9

N.T. Nguyen, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland (Ed.)

Transactions on ComputationalCollective Intelligence V

These Transactions publish research in computer-based methods of computational collectiveintelligence (CCI) and their applications in a widerange of fields such as the Semantic Web, socialnetworks and multi-agent systems. TCCI strives tocover new methodological, theoretical and practicalaspects of CCI understood as the form of intelligencethat emerges from the collaboration and competitionof many individuals (artificial and/or natural). Theapplication of multiple computational intelligencetechnologies such as fuzzy systems, evolutionarycomputation, neural systems, consensus theory,etc., aims to support human and other collectiveintelligence and to create new forms of CCI innatural and/or artificial systems. This 5th issuecontains a collection of 10 carefully selected andthorougly revised contributions. The articles dealwith the following topics: web page languageidentification; a novel image edge detectionapproach using ant colony optimization techniques;component-based software[..]

FeaturesThese Transactions publish research in computer-based methods of computational collectiveintelligence (CCI) and their applications in a widerange of fields such as the Semantic Web, socialnetworks and multi-agent systems. TCCI strives tocover new methodological, theoretical and practicalaspects of CCI understood as the form of intelligencethat emerges from the collaboration and competitionof many [..]

ContentsImproved N-grams Approach for WebPage Language Identification.- Image EdgeDetection Using Variation-Adaptive Ant ColonyOptimization.- An Iterative Process for Component-Based Software Development Centered on Agents.-Cellular Gene Expression Programming ClassifierLearning.- A Situation-Aware Computational TrustModel for Selecting Partners.- Using the PerseusSystem for Modelling Epistemic Interactions.-Reduction of Faulty Detected Shot Cuts and CrossDissolve Effects in Video Segmentation Processof Different Categories of Digital Videos.- UsingKnowledge Integration Techniques for[..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); ComputerCommunication Networks; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Software Engineering;Information Storage and Retrieval; Computation byAbstract Devices




2011. X, 213 p. (Transactions on ComputationalCollective Intelligence, Vol. 6910) Softcover

$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-24015-7

Z. Pan, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; A.D. Cheok,National University of Singapore, Singapore; W. Müller,University of Education, Weingarten, Germany (Eds.)

Transactions on Edutainment VI

This journal subline serves as a forum for stimulatingand disseminating innovative research ideas,theories, emerging technologies, empiricalinvestigations, state-of-the-art methods, and toolsin all different genres of edutainment, such asgame-based learning and serious games, interactivestorytelling, virtual learning environments, VR-based education, and related fields. It coversaspects from educational and game theories,human-computer interaction, computer graphics,artificial intelligence, and systems design. The6th volume in this series represents a selectionof 7 contributions from DMDCM 2011, the 5thInternational Conference on Digital Media andDigital Content Management, held in Chongqing,China, in December 2011, as well as 18 contributionsfrom CASA 2011, the 24th International Conferenceon Computer Animation and Social Agents, heldin Chengdu, China, in May 2011. The topicscovered are: pen-based interface, urban heat islandsimulation, BR-based on-line expo, physically-based[..]

FeaturesThis journal subline serves as a forum for stimulatingand disseminating innovative research ideas,theories, emerging technologies, empiricalinvestigations, state-of-the-art methods, and toolsin all different genres of edutainment, such asgame-based learning and serious games, interactivestorytelling, virtual learning environments, VR-based education, and related fields. It covers aspectsfrom [..]

Fields of interestUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); InformationSystems Applications (incl.Internet); MultimediaInformation Systems; Computer Graphics;Computers and Education




2011. XI, 266 p. (Transactions on Edutainment, Vol.6758) Softcover

$98.00ISBN 978-3-642-22638-0


D. Nagamalai, Wireilla Net Solutions PTY Ltd, Melbourne, VIC,Australia; E. Renault, Institut Telecom/Telecom SudParis, Evry,France; M. Dhanuskodi, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Tamil Nadu, India (Eds.)

Trends in Computer Science,Engineering and InformationTechnologyFirst International Conference, CCSEIT 2011, Tirunelveli, TamilNadu, India, September 23-25, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theFirst International Conference on Computer Science,Engineering and Information Technology, CCSEIT2011, held in Tirunelveli, India, in September 2011.The 73 revised full papers were carefully reviewedand selected from more than 400 initial submissions.The papers feature significant contributions toall major fields of the Computer Science andInformation Technology in theoretical and practicalaspects.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings ofthe First International Conference on ComputerScience, Engineering and Information Technology,CCSEIT 2011, held in Tirunelveli, India, inSeptember 2011.The 73 revised full papers werecarefully reviewed and selected from more than 400initial submissions. The papers feature significantcontributions to all major fields of the ComputerScience and [..]

Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); ComputerCommunication Networks; Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet); Algorithm Analysisand Problem Complexity; Information Storage andRetrieval; Database Management





$143.00ISBN 978-3-642-24042-3

R. Page, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA; Z. Horvath,Eötvös Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary; V. Zsók, EötvösLorand University, Budapest, Hungary (Eds.)

Trends in Functional Programming11th International Symposium, TFP 2010, Norman, OK, USA,May 17-19, 2010. Revised Selected Papers

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 11th InternationalSymposium on Trends in Functional Programming,TFP 2010, held in Norman, OK, USA, in May 2010.The 13 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 26 submissions duringtwo rounds of reviewing and improvement. Thepapers cover new ideas for refactoring, managingsource-code complexity, functional languageimplementation, graphical languages, applicationsof functional programming in pure mathematics,type theory, multitasking and parallel processing,distributed systems, scientific modeling, domainspecific languages, hardware design, education, andtesting.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 11th InternationalSymposium on Trends in Functional Programming,TFP 2010, held in Norman, OK, USA, in May 2010.The 13 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 26 submissions duringtwo rounds of reviewing and improvement. Thepapers cover new ideas for refactoring, managingsource-code complexity, [..]

Fields of interestProgramming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters;Programming Techniques; Logics and Meaningsof Programs; Software Engineering; MathematicalLogic and Formal Languages





$72.00ISBN 978-3-642-22940-4

Y. Liu, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Hebei, China;Y. Yue, The University of Bedfordshire, Luton, United Kingdom; L.Guo, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Hebei, China

UNIX Operating SystemThe Development Tutorial via UNIX Kernel Services

"UNIX Operating System: The DevelopmentTutorial via UNIX Kernel Services" introduces thehierarchical structure, principles, applications,kernel, shells, development, and management ofthe UNIX operation systems multi-dimensionallyand systematically. It clarifies the natural bondbetween physical UNIX implementation and generaloperating system and software engineering theories,and presents self-explanatory illustrations for readersto visualize and understand the obscure relationshipsand intangible processes in UNIX operating system.This book is intended for engineers and researchersin the field of applicable computing and engineeringmodeling. Yukun Liu is an Associate Professor at theDepartment of Computer Science and Technology,Hebei University of Science and Technology, China;Professor Yong Yue is Director of the Institute forResearch of Applicable Computing and Head of theDepartment of Computer Science and Technology,University of Bedfordshire, UK; Professor Liwei Guois Dean of[..]

Features"UNIX Operating System: The DevelopmentTutorial via UNIX Kernel Services" introduces thehierarchical structure, principles, applications,kernel, shells, development, and management ofthe UNIX operation systems multi-dimensionallyand systematically. It clarifies the natural bondbetween physical UNIX implementation and generaloperating system and software engineering theories,and presents [..]

ContentsBackground and How to Start.- Editors.- MainServices of the UNIX Kernel.- UNIX Shells.- Internetand Computer Networking via UNIX.

Fields of interestOperating Systems; Software Engineering /Programming and Operating Systems; Electronicsand Microelectronics, Instrumentation; AlgorithmAnalysis and Problem Complexity





$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-20431-9


A. Bouguettaya, RMIt University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; M.Hauswirth, National University of Ireland, Galway,UK; L. Liu,George Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds.)

Web Information SystemEngineering -- WISE 201112th International Conference, Sydney, Australia, October13-14, 2011, Proceedings

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 12thInternational Conference on Web InformationSystems Engineering, WISE 2011, held in Sydney,Australia, in October 2011. The 17 revised full papersand 11 revised short papers presented togetherwith 7 demo papers were carefully reviewed andselected from 96 submissions. The papers containedin these proceedings address challenging issuesin software services, Web application engineeringand modelling, Web search, social networks, Websemantics, and information retrieval and extraction.

FeaturesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 12thInternational Conference on Web InformationSystems Engineering, WISE 2011, held in Sydney,Australia, in October 2011. The 17 revised full papersand 11 revised short papers presented together with7 demo papers were carefully reviewed and selectedfrom 96 submissions. The papers contained in theseproceedings address challenging issues in software[..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Information Systems and Communication Service;Information Storage and Retrieval; User Interfacesand Human Computer Interaction; SoftwareEngineering; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery




2011. XV, 346 p. (Information Systems and Applications,incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6997) Softcover

$83.00ISBN 978-3-642-24433-9

D.K.W. Chiu, Dickson Computer Systems, Kowloon, China;L. Bellatreche, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique etd'Aérotechnique, Futuroscope, France; H. Sasaki, RitsumeikanUniversity, Shiga, Japan; H.-f. Leung, The Chinese Universityof Hong Kong, China; S.-C. Cheung, Hong Kong Universityof Science and Technology, China; H. Hu, Hangzhou DianziUniversity, China; J. Shao, The University of Melbourne, Parkville,VIC, Australia (Eds.)

Web Information SystemsEngineering - WISE 2010 WorkshopsWISE 2010 International Symposium WISS, and InternationalWorkshops CISE, MBC, Hong Kong, China, December 12-14,2010. Revised Selected Papers

This book contains the carefully selected andreviewed papers presented at three satellite eventsthat were held in conjunction with the 11thInternational Conference on Web InformationSystems Engineering, WISE 2010, in Hong Kong,China, in December 2010. The collection comprisesa total of 40 contributions that originate from theFirst International Symposium on Web IntelligentSystems and Services (WISS 2010), from the FirstInternational Workshop on Cloud InformationSystems Engineering (CISE 2010) and from theSecond International Workshop on Mobile BusinessCollaboration (MBC 2010). The papers address awide range of hot topics and are organized in topicalsections on: decision and e-markets; rules and XML;web service intelligence; semantics and services;analyzing web resources; engineering web systems;intelligent web applications; web communitiesand personalization; cloud information systemengineering; mobile business collaboration.

FeaturesThis book contains the carefully selected andreviewed papers presented at three satellite eventsthat were held in conjunction with the 11thInternational Conference on Web InformationSystems Engineering, WISE 2010, in Hong Kong,China, in December 2010. The collection comprisesa total of 40 contributions that originate from theFirst International Symposium on Web IntelligentSystems and Services [..]

Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet);Information Systems and Communication Service;Computer Communication Networks; DatabaseManagement; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition andGraphics




2011. XXII, 506 p. (Information Systems andApplications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6724)Softcover

$107.00ISBN 978-3-642-24395-0

Z. Gong, University of Macau, China; X. Luo, Shanghai University,China; J. Chen, Taiyuan University of Technology, China; J. Lei,Shanghai University of Electric Power, China; F.L. Wang, CaritasInstitute of Higher Education, Hong Kong, China (Eds.)

Web Information Systems andMiningInternational Conference, WISM 2011, Taiyuan, China,September 24-25, 2011, Proceedings, Part I

The two-volume set LNCS 6987 and LNCS6988 constitutes the refereed proceedings of theInternational Conference on Web InformationSystems and Mining, WISM 2011, held in Taiyuan,China, in September 2011. The 112 revised fullpapers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from 472 submissions. The first volumeincludes 56 papers organized in the followingtopical sections: applications on Web informationsystems; applications of Web mining; distributedsystems; e-government and e-commerce; geographicinformation systems; information security; andintelligent networked systems.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNCS 6987 and LNCS6988 constitutes the refereed proceedings of theInternational Conference on Web InformationSystems and Mining, WISM 2011, held in Taiyuan,China, in September 2011. The 112 revised fullpapers presented were carefully reviewed andselected from 472 submissions. The first volumeincludes 56 papers organized in the following topicalsections: applications on Web [..]






$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23970-0

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Z. Gong, University of Macau, China; X. Luo, Shanghai University,China; J. Chen, Taiyuan University of Technology, China; J. Lei,Shanghai University of Electric Power, China; F.L. Wang, CaritasInstitute of Higher Education, Hong Kong, China (Eds.)

Web Information Systems andMiningInternational Conference, WISM 2011, Taiyuan, China,September 24-25, 2011, Proceedings, Part II

The two-volume set LNCS 6987 and 6988 constitutesthe refereed proceedings of the InternationalConference on Web Information Systems andMining, WISM 2011, held in Taiyuan, China,in September 2011. The 112 revised full paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from472 submissions. The second volume includes 56papers organized in the following topical sections:management information systems; semanticWeb and ontologies; Web content mining; Webinformation classification; Web informationextraction; Web intelligence; Web interfaces andapplications; Web services and e-learning; and XMLand semi-structured data.

FeaturesThe two-volume set LNCS 6987 and 6988 constitutesthe refereed proceedings of the InternationalConference on Web Information Systems andMining, WISM 2011, held in Taiyuan, China,in September 2011. The 112 revised full paperspresented were carefully reviewed and selected from472 submissions. The second volume includes 56papers organized in the following topical sections:management information systems; [..]






$95.00ISBN 978-3-642-23981-6

Earth Sciences

W. Borchardt-Ott, University of Münster, Germany

CrystallographyAn Introduction

As a self-study guide, course primer or teachingaid, Borchardt-Ott's Crystallography is the perfecttextbook for students and teachers alike. In fact,it can be used by crystallographers, chemists,mineralogists, geologists and physicists. Basedon the author's more than 25 years of teachingexperience, the book has numerous line drawingsdesigned especially for the text and a large number ofexercises - with solutions - at the end of each chapter.This 3rd edition is the translation of the seventhGerman edition with new chapters focused on crystalchemistry and x-ray diffraction methods.

FeaturesAs a self-study guide, course primer or teachingaid, Borchardt-Ott’s Crystallography is the perfecttextbook for students and teachers alike. In fact,it can be used by crystallographers, chemists,mineralogists, geologists and physicists. Based on theauthor's more than 25 years of teaching experience,the book has numerous line drawings designedespecially for the text and a large number of exercises[..]

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. The Crystalline State.- 3. TheLattice and Its Properties.- 4. Crystal Structure .- 5.Morphology.- 6. Principles of Symmetry.- 7. The 14Bravais Lattices.- 8. The Seven Crystal Systems.- 9Point Groups.- 10. Space Groups.- 11. SymmetryGroups.- 12. Fundamentals of Crystal Chemistry.-13. Studies of Crystals by X-Ray Diffraction.- 14.Crystal Defects.- 15 Appendix.- 16. Solutions to theExercises.

Fields of interestMineralogy; Inorganic Chemistry; PhysicalChemistry




2012. XVI, 357 p. 450 illus. Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-16451-4

R. Taylor, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia

Gossans and Leached CappingsField Assessment

This text concentrates upon field observationsconcerning leached cappings and gossans, occurringas oxidised surface expressions of underlying orezones.Although the advent of modern multielementgeochemical sampling and easier mechanicalexcavation assist considerably in subsurfaceinterpretation, there are still many occasionswhere the first observation and recognition aremade by the lone field geologist. New exposurescontinue to be found in remote and often difficultterrains, where “on the spot” skills are of primeimportance.In general terms the text has beenarranged from the broad scale to the specific,and it should be realised that all scales providevaluable input for final interpretation. The topicscovered include:• Theoretical perspectives• Initialrecognition• General field observations• Detailedfield observations (secondary minerals, boxworks)•Porphyry copper leached cappings

FeaturesThis text concentrates upon field observationsconcerning leached cappings and gossans, occurringas oxidised surface expressions of underlying orezones.Although the advent of modern multielementgeochemical sampling and easier mechanicalexcavation assist considerably in subsurfaceinterpretation, there are still many occasions wherethe first observation and recognition are made by thelone field [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Theoretical perspectives.- Initialrecognition.- Broad scale – first impressions.-Structure (layering and brecciation).- Secondaryminerals.- Boxworks and related features.- Leachedcappings in porphyry copper systems.- Concludingcomments.

Fields of interestMineral Resources; Soil Science & Conservation;Mineralogy




2012. XVIII, 146 p. 213 illus. in color. Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22050-0

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S.V. Krivovichev, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg,Russia (Ed.)

Minerals as Advanced Materials II

This book is a collection of papers that are devoted tovarious aspects of interactions between mineralogyand material sciences. It will include reviews,perspective papers and original research paperson mineral nanostructures, biomineralization,micro- and nanoporous mineral phases as functionalmaterials, physical and optical properties ofminerals, etc. Many important materials thatdominate modern technological developmentwere known to mineralogists for hundreds ofyears, though their properties were not fullyrecognized. Mineralogy, on the other hand, needsnew impacts for the further development in the lineof modern scientific achievements such as bio- andnanotechnologies as well as by the understanding ofa deep role that information plays in the formationof natural structures and definition of naturalprocesses. It is the idea of this series of books toprovide an arena for interdisciplinary discussion onminerals as advanced materials.

FeaturesThis book is a collection of papers that are devoted tovarious aspects of interactions between mineralogyand material sciences. It will include reviews,perspective papers and original research paperson mineral nanostructures, biomineralization,micro- and nanoporous mineral phases as functionalmaterials, physical and optical properties ofminerals, etc. Many important materials thatdominate modern [..]

ContentsCase Studies of Minerals which became AdvancedMaterials.- The actinide borates: A new impact onnuclear fuel conversion.- Ferroic walls and potentialapplications.- Determination of "unsolvable"structures of minerals.- Evaluation of the long-term performance of potential nuclear wasteform materials: A mineralogical and experimentalapproach.- Microporous materials used in energystorage and energy conversion.- Heat capacity,entropy, and magnetic properties of jarosite-groupcompounds.- New insights into the ultra–fastsynthesis of negative-thermal-expansion frameworkmaterials.-[..]

Fields of interestMineralogy; Nanotechnology; Inorganic Chemistry;Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences;Nanochemistry; Ceramics, Glass, Composites,Natural Materials




2012. XI, 427 p. 257 illus., 58 in color. Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-20017-5

D. Świątek, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland;T. Okruszko, Warsaw University of Liefe Sciences, Warsaw, Poland(Eds.)

Modelling of HydrologicalProcesses in the Narew Catchment

Since climate and land use strongly affect therunoff pattern and intensity of solute export, itis likely that some observations and conclusionsformulated on the basis of investigations carried outin forested catchment may not be fully adequate todescribe controls on solute export from agriculturalwatersheds. The primary objective of the presentresearch is to better understand the flow paths thataffect the fluxes of dissolved compounds from asmall agricultural catchment during snowmelt. Thisbook focuses on spring snowmelt, because this is thedominant hydrological event in many moderate andhigh latitude catchments and, thus, is regarded as aprominent factor influencing the quality of surfacewaters

FeaturesSince climate and land use strongly affect therunoff pattern and intensity of solute export, itis likely that some observations and conclusionsformulated on the basis of investigations carried outin forested catchment may not be fully adequate todescribe controls on solute export from agriculturalwatersheds. The primary objective of the presentresearch is to better understand the flow paths thataffect [..]

ContentsOperational Rainfall/Snowmelt-runoff Model forUpper Narew River.- Multi-site Calibration andValidation of the Hydrological Component ofSWAT in a large Lowland Catchment.- AutomaticCalibration of the WetSpa Distributed HydrologicalModel for small Lowland Catchments.- ModellingHydrological Flow Paths during Snowmelt inducedhigh flow event

Fields of interestHydrogeology; Soil Science & Conservation;Agriculture




2011. X, 190 p. 63 illus., 6 in color. (Geoplanet: Earth andPlanetary Sciences) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-19058-2

L.A. Rivard, Saint-Lambert, Québec QC Canada

Satellite Geology andPhotogeomorphologyAn Instructional Manual for Data Integration

The twin sets of figures in the manual are presentedas examples that demonstrate how the interfacingof stereo airphotos and satellite images in visualqualitative photogeomorphology studies can yieldmore geospatial information than can be derivedfrom either source independently. The airphotocoverage in each satellite image is indicated by aframe. The photos and images are ordered intoeleven sections according to the author’s taxonomicclassification of genetic groups as used in his Atlasand Glossary of Geohazard-associated Geounits.The figure sets of each section are preceded bycharacterisations of their genetic classificationcontext. Some airphotos are taken from those used inthe Atlas, the satellite images have been down loadedfrom USGS Global Visualitation Viewer.

FeaturesThe twin sets of figures in the manual are presentedas examples that demonstrate how the interfacingof stereo airphotos and satellite images in visualqualitative photogeomorphology studies can yieldmore geospatial information than can be derivedfrom either source independently. The airphotocoverage in each satellite image is indicated by aframe. The photos and images are ordered intoeleven [..]

ContentsPart I Introduction.- Purpose.- The data.-Advantages and limitations of airphotos forphotogeological analysis, interpretation, andterrain mapping.- Airphotos used in the book.-Advantages and limitations of satellite imagery forphotogeological analysis, interpretation, and terrainmapping.- Acquisition of satellite images used inthe book.- Resolution of Geounits in downloadedimages.- Classification of Photogeological Geounits.-Definition of photogeological Geounits andVariants as delineation Units for terrain mapping.-Classification of Geounits and Variants.- Examplesof Data[..]

Fields of interestEarth Sciences (general); Physical Geography; CivilEngineering; Geoecology / Natural Processes




2012. VIII, 270 p. 180 illus., 100 in color. With onlinefiles/update. Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-20607-8

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Y. Yamada, Kyoto University, Japan; K. Kawamura, FukadaGeological Institute, Tokyo, Japan; K. Ikehara, GeologicalSurvey of Japan, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan; Y. Ogawa, TsukubaUniversity, Ibaraki, Japan; R. Urgeles, Institute of Marine Sciences(CSIC), Barcelona, Spain; D. Mosher, Natural Resources Canada,Dartmouth, NS, Canada; J. Chaytor, Woods Hole OceanographicInstitution, MA, USA; M. Strasser, University of Bremen, Germany(Eds.)

Submarine Mass Movements andTheir Consequences5th International Symposium

Submarine mass movements represent majoroffshore geohazards due to their destructive andtsunami-generation potential. This potentialposes a threat to human life as well as to coastal,nearshore and offshore engineering structures.Recent examples of catastrophic submarine landslideevents that affected human populations (includingtsunamis) are numerous; e.g., Nice airport in 1979,Papua-New Guinea in 1998, Stromboli in 2002,Finneidfjord in 1996, and the 2006 and 2009 failuresin the submarine cable network around Taiwan.The Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011also generated submarine landslides that mayhave amplified effects of the devastating tsunami.Given that 30% of the World’s population livewithin 60 km of the coast, the hazard posed bysubmarine landslides is expected to grow as globalsea level rises. This elevated awareness of the needfor better understanding of submarine landslides iscoupled with great advances in submarine mapping,sampling and monitoring technologies.[..]

FeaturesSubmarine mass movements represent majoroffshore geohazards due to their destructive andtsunami-generation potential. This potentialposes a threat to human life as well as to coastal,nearshore and offshore engineering structures.Recent examples of catastrophic submarine landslideevents that affected human populations (includingtsunamis) are numerous; e.g., Nice airport in 1979,Papua-New Guinea in [..]

ContentsPreface.- Section I: Physical Properties of Sedimentsand Slope Stability Assessment.- Section II: SeafloorGeomorphology for Trigger Mechanismsand Landslide Dynamics.- Section III: Role of FluidFlow in Slope Instability.- Section IV: Mechanicsof Mass Wasting in Subduction Margins.- SectionV: Post-Failure Dynamics.- Section VI: LandslideGenerated Tsunamis.- Section VII: Witnessingand Quasi-Witnessing of Slope Failures.- SectionVIII: Architecture of Mass Transport Deposits/Complexes.- Section IX: Relevance of NaturalClimate Change in Triggering Slope Failures.- Index.

Fields of interestOceanography; Physical Geography; GeotechnicalEngineering & Applied Earth Sciences;Sedimentology




2012. XXXI, 756 p. 294 illus., 227 in color. (Advances inNatural and Technological Hazards Research, Vol. 31)Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-94-007-2161-6

T. Wan, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China

The Tectonics of ChinaData, Maps and Evolution

"The Tectonics of China: Data, Maps and Evolution"presents the regional geological and petroleumsurveys of China, the author's original tectonic data,and research results of Chinese and internationalscientists (more than 1500 references) from the lastthree decades. It examines the main developmentsof geological evolution, a series of tectonic eventsin the overall geological history, 13 tectonic mapsof the entire continent of Asia in different tectonicepochs, and a general discussion of the main tectoniccharacteristics of the Chinese continental plate.This book also intensively discusses the Mesozoic-Cenozoic tectonics and intraplate deformations,which control the majority of ore deposits and oil-gas reservoirs and have a tremendous influence onthe climates and natural disasters on the continent.Some important tectonic theory problems arediscussed, such as the mechanisms of the widespreadintraplate deformation, the variation of lithospherethickness, the existence of mantle plumes,[..]

Features"The Tectonics of China: Data, Maps and Evolution"presents the regional geological and petroleumsurveys of China, the author's original tectonic data,and research results of Chinese and internationalscientists (more than 1500 references) from the lastthree decades. It examines the main developments ofgeological evolution, a series of tectonic events in theoverall geological history, 13 tectonic maps [..]

ContentsResearch Principle and Method of Tectonics.-Tectonics of Archean and Paleoproterozoic (before1.8 Ga).- Tectonics of the Mesoproterozoic,Neoproterozoic and Early Cambrian (1.8 Ga -513 Ma).- Tectonics of Middle Cambrian - EarlyDevonian (The Qilian Tectonic Period, 513 - 397Ma).- Tectonics of Middle Devonian - MiddlePermian (The Tianshan Tectonic Period, 397 -260 Ma).- Tectonics of Late Permian - Triassic(The Indosinian Tectonic Period, 260 - 200Ma).- Tectonics of Jurassic - Early stage of EarlyCretaceous (The Yanshanian Tectonic Period, 200 -135 Ma).- Tectonics of Middle stage[..]

Fields of interestStructural Geology; Historical Geology; Geophysics /Geodesy; Mineralogy




2012. 506 p. 148 illus., 38 in color. Hardcover

$219.00ISBN 978-3-642-11866-1

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R.K. Rai, DHI (India) Water & Environment Pvt Ltd, New Delhi,India; A. Upadhyay, DHI (India) Water & Environment Pvt Ltd,New Delhi, India; C.S.P. Ojha, Department of Civil Engineering,Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India; V.P. Singh,Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, Texas A andM University, College Station, TX, USA

The Yamuna River BasinWater Resources and Environment

This book is designed to provide concepts,methodologies, and approaches for river basinstudies with respect to water resources andenvironment. The book is not limited to theYamuna River basin, but will help in the studyof various other river basins for integrated waterresources management. The book covers theessential components of integrated water resourcesmanagement, including analysis of climaticvariables, climate change detection, analysis ofnatural resources, geology, geomorphology, socio-economics, water budgeting, flood estimation, riverpollution, etc. Furthermore, the book addressesrecent issues pertaining to water quality, waterquality indices, environmental flows, water resourcesmanagement through cropping pattern change, etc.along with methodologies and application to theYamuna River system. However, the main objectiveof this book is to address important issues of waterresources management of river basins. Audience:The manuscript has been designed so that it canbe[..]

FeaturesThis book is designed to provide concepts,methodologies, and approaches for river basinstudies with respect to water resources andenvironment. The book is not limited to theYamuna River basin, but will help in the studyof various other river basins for integrated waterresources management. The book covers theessential components of integrated water resourcesmanagement, including analysis of climatic [..]

ContentsPreface.- List of figures.- List of tables.- 1 Riverbasins of India and water resources.- 2 Salientfeatures of the Yamuna river basin.- 3 Climate ofthe basin.- 4 Pattern changes in climatic variables.-5 Geomorphology and geology.- 6 Soil, landuseand agriculture.-7 Socio-economic status.- 8 Waterresources and water budgeting.- 9 Water pollution.-10 Wastewater generation and treatment.- 11 Waterquality index and status.- 12 Environmental flows.-13 Cropping plan for water resources management.-Appendices.- Index

Fields of interestHydrogeology; Waste Water Technology / WaterPollution Control / Water Management / AquaticPollution; Meteorology / Climatology; Earth Sciences(general); Climate Change; Geomorphology




2012. XXX, 478 p. 207 illus., 149 in color. (Water Scienceand Technology Library, Vol. 66) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-94-007-2000-8 Education

G. Boulton-Lewis, Queensland University of Technology,Brisbane, QLD, Australia; M. Tam, Hong Kong Institute ofEducation, China (Eds.)

Active Ageing, Active LearningIssues and Challenges

This book is concerned with the general issues ofageing, learning and education for the elderly andthen with the more specific issues of why, how andwhat elders want to learn. This monograph consistsof 10 chapters written by various internationallyrenowned researchers and scholar-practitioners inthe field.

FeaturesThis book is concerned with the general issues ofageing, learning and education for the elderly andthen with the more specific issues of why, how andwhat elders want to learn. This monograph consistsof 10 chapters written by various internationallyrenowned researchers and scholar-practitioners inthe field.The world’s population is ageing rapidly.Ageing has an impact on all aspects of human [..]

ContentsSeries Editors Introduction: Rupert Maclean.-Preface.- Foreword: Richard G. Bagnall.-Introduction: Gillian M. Boulton-Lewis.- SectionI: Ageing Issues and Provisions for Learning.- 1.Lifelong Learning, Welfare and Mental Well-beinginto Older Age: Trends and Policies in Europe: JohnField.- 2. Issues in Learning and Education for theAgeing: Gillian M. Boulton- Lewis.- 3. SuccessfulAgeing and Some International Approaches to LaterLife Learning: Rick Swindell.- Section II: ResearchMethods on Ageing Issues. 4. Using NarrativeInquiry and Analysis of Life Stories to AdvanceElder[..]

Fields of interestLifelong Learning / Adult Education; Geriatrics /Gerontology; International and ComparativeEducation




2012. XII, 180 p. 10 illus. (Education in the Asia-PacificRegion: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 15)Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2110-4

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M.S. Khine, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain (Ed.)

Advances in Nature of ScienceResearchConcepts and Methodologies

This book consolidates contemporary thinking andresearch efforts in teaching and learning about thenature of science in science education. The term‘Nature of Science’ (NoS) has appeared in the scienceeducation literature for many decades. While thereis still a controversy among science educators aboutwhat constitutes NoS, educators are unanimousin acknowledging the importance of this topicas well as the need to make it explicit in teachingscience. The general consensus is that the nature ofscience is an intricate and multifaceted theme thatrequires continued scholarship. Recent analysis ofresearch trends in science education indicates thatinvestigation of the nature of science continues tobe one of the most prevalent topics in academicpublications.Advances in Nature of Science Researchexplores teaching and assessing the nature of scienceas a means of addressing and solving problems inconceptual change, developing positive attitudestoward science, promoting thinking habits,[..]

FeaturesThis book consolidates contemporary thinking andresearch efforts in teaching and learning about thenature of science in science education. The term‘Nature of Science’ (NoS) has appeared in the scienceeducation literature for many decades. While thereis still a controversy among science educators aboutwhat constitutes NoS, educators are unanimous inacknowledging the importance of this topic as well as[..]

ContentsForeword, Richard Coll.- PART I: ConceptualIssues in the Nature of Science Research.- Chapter1Changing the Focus: From Nature of Scienceto Features of Science, Michael Matthews.-Chapter 2 Perceptual, Attentional, and CognitiveHeuristics that Interact with the Nature of Scienceto Complicate Public Understanding of Science,Tina A. Grotzer, Rebecca B. Miller, Rebecca A.Lincoln.- Chapter 3 The Natures of ScientificThinking: Creativity as the Handmaiden to Logic inthe Development of Public and Personal Knowledge,Keith S Taber.- Chapter 4 The Bounded Nature ofScience: An effective[..]

Fields of interestScience Education; Teaching and Teacher Education;Learning and Instruction; Curriculum Studies





$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2456-3

C.W. Ruitenberg, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada; D.C.Phillips, Stanford University, CA, USA (Eds.)

Education, Culture andEpistemological DiversityMapping a Disputed Terrain

In the recent educational research literature, ithas been asserted that ethnic or cultural groupshave their own distinctive epistemologies, and thatthese have been given short shrift by the dominantsocial group. Educational research, then, is pursuedwithin a framework that embodies assumptionsabout knowledge and knowledge production thatreflect the interests and historical traditions of thisdominant group. In such arguments, however, somerelevant philosophical issues remain unresolved,such as what claims about culturally distinctiveepistemologies mean, precisely, and how theyrelate to traditional epistemological distinctionsbetween beliefs and knowledge. Furthermore, canthese ways of establishing knowledge stand up tocritical scrutiny? This volume marshals a varietyof resources to pursue such open questions in alively and accessible way: a critical literature review,analyses from philosophers of education who havedifferent positions on the key issues, a roundtablediscussion, and[..]

FeaturesIn the recent educational research literature, ithas been asserted that ethnic or cultural groupshave their own distinctive epistemologies, and thatthese have been given short shrift by the dominantsocial group. Educational research, then, is pursuedwithin a framework that embodies assumptionsabout knowledge and knowledge production thatreflect the interests and historical traditions of thisdominant [..]

ContentsAbout the Authors.- Foreword.- 1. Introduction;Claudia W. Ruitenberg and D.C. Phillips.- 2. A Critical Review of RepresentativeSources on Multi-Cultural Epistemology; D.C.Phillips._Epistemologists and EducationalResearchers in Word and Deed: A Commentary;Claudia W. Ruitenberg.- 3. Charting the Reefs: AMap of Multicultural Epistemology; Jon A. Levisohnand D.C. Phillips.- 4. Epistemological Diversityand Education Research: Much Ado about NothingMuch?; Harvey Siegel.- 5. Taking Subjectivity intoAccount; Lorraine Code.- 6. Epistemology as Trope:Uses and Effects of Claims about[..]

Fields of interestEducational Philosophy; Philosophy of Education;Epistemology; Education (general); Philosophy(general)




2012. IX, 160 p. (Contemporary Philosophies andTheories in Education, Vol. 2) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2065-7

G. Gueudet, CREAD Université Bretagne Occidentale, Rennes,France; B. Pepin, Sør-Trøndelag University College, Trondheim,Norway; L. Trouche, University of Lyon, France (Eds.)

From Text to 'Lived' ResourcesMathematics Curriculum Materials and Teacher Development

What kinds of curriculum materials do mathematicsteachers select and use, and how? This question iscomplex, in a period of deep evolutions of teachingresources, with the proficiency of online resourcesin particular. How do teachers learn from thesematerials, and in which ways do they ‘tailor’ themfor their use and pupil learning? Teachers collectresources, select, transform, share, implement,and revise them. Drawing from the French term «ingénierie documentaire »,we call these processes «documentation ». The literal English translation is «to work with documents », but the meaning it carriesis richer. Documentation refers to the complex andinteractive ways that teachers work with resources;in-class and out-of-class, individually, but alsocollectively.

FeaturesCurriculum materials and the interaction withthese materials and resources is central in teachereducation and professional development. Howteachers use and learn from materials fundamentallydepends on the interactions between threecomponents: the reader, the material and thecontext. Teachers’ use and learning from text-based materials depends to a large extent on thecharacteristics of the materials, [..]

ContentsForeword: R. Sträßer, Professor of MathematicsEducation, Giessen, Germany.- Introduction: G.Gueudet, B. Pepin & L. Trouche.- Section 1: Teacherresources.- Chap. 1 (J. Adler): Knowledge resourcesin and for school mathematics teaching.- Chap. 2(G. Gueudet & L. Trouche): Teachers’ work withresources: documentational geneses and professionalgeneses.- Chap. 3 (G. Sensevy): Patterns of didacticintentions, thought collective and documentationwork.- Chap. 4 (M. A. Mariotti & M. Maracci):Resources for the teacher from a semiotic mediationperspective.- Reaction to section 1: B. Barton,[..]

Fields of interestTeaching and Teacher Education; Mathematics inthe Humanities and Social Sciences




2012. XX, 363 p. 64 illus. (Mathematics TeacherEducation, Vol. 7) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1965-1


A.J. Milson, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX,USA; A. Demirci, Fatih University, Istanbul, Turkey; J.J. Kerski,Environmental Systems Research Institute, Broomfield, CO, USA(Eds.)

International Perspectives onTeaching and Learning with GIS inSecondary Schools

This, the first publication to collate a broadinternational perspective on the pedagogicalvalue of GIS technology in classrooms, offersan unprecedented range of expert views on thesubject. Geographic Information Systems (GISs)are now ubiquitous and relatively inexpensive. Theyhave revolutionized the way people explore andunderstand the world around them. The capabilitythey confer allows us to capture, manage, analyze,and display geographic data in ways that wereundreamt of a generation ago. GIS has enabled usersto make decisions and solve problems as diverseas designing bus routes, locating new businesses,responding to emergencies, and researching climatechange. GIS is also having a major impact in theclassroom. Students and teachers around the worldare using this significant emerging technology inthe secondary school classroom to study social andscientific concepts and processes, to broaden theirtechnical skills, and to engage in problem solvingand decision making about local[..]

FeaturesThis, the first publication to collate a broadinternational perspective on the pedagogicalvalue of GIS technology in classrooms, offersan unprecedented range of expert views on thesubject. Geographic Information Systems (GISs)are now ubiquitous and relatively inexpensive. Theyhave revolutionized the way people explore andunderstand the world around them. The capabilitythey confer allows us to [..]

ContentsAbout the Editors.- List of Contributors.-Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- List ofIllustrations.-The World at their Fingertips:A New Age for Spatial Thinking.- Australia:Inquiry Learning with GIS to Simulate CoastalStorm Inundation.- Austria: Links betweenResearch Institutions and Secondary Schools forGeoinformation Research and Practice.- Canada:Teaching Geography and the Social Sciences throughGeotechnology across a Decentralized CurriculumLandscape.- Chile: GIS and the Reduction of theDigital Divide in the Pan-American World.- China:Teacher Preparation for GIS in the National[..]

Fields of interestScience Education; Educational Technology;Geographical Information Systems / Cartography;Learning and Instruction




2012. XXXIX, 353 p. 66 illus., 24 in color. Hardcover

$139.00

ISBN 978-94-007-2119-7 C.F. Webber, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada;J.L. Lupart, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Eds.)

Leading Student Assessment

This book presents a new and refreshing look atstudent assessment from the perspective of leadingeducational theorists, researchers, and practitioners.The authors call for boundary-breaking assessmentthat reflects clear understandings of the purposes ofassessment, a balance of assessment creativity andrealism, the ability to detect solutions for assessmentchallenges, and the capacity to question and imagineassessment alternatives. The 14 chapters offer schooland district educators, policy makers, researchers,and university teacher preparation faculty with acomprehensive, current overview of the state and artof student assessment. Key questions are posed aboutassessment and critical challenges are presentedalong with sound evidence-based solutions.Studentassessment is analyzed in terms of its relationshipwith classroom instructional practices and large-scale testing programs. Formative and summativeassessments are compared and contrasted. The roleof psychological assessment in[..]

FeaturesThis book presents a new and refreshing look atstudent assessment from the perspective of leadingeducational theorists, researchers, and practitioners.The authors call for boundary-breaking assessmentthat reflects clear understandings of the purposes ofassessment, a balance of assessment creativity andrealism, the ability to detect solutions for assessmentchallenges, and the capacity to question and [..]

ContentsINTRODUCTION: 1. Taking Stock of Here andNow; Judy L. Lupart and Charles F. Webber.- 2.School Leadership, Evidence-based Decision Makingand Large-scale Student Assessment; KennethLeithwood.- 3. Lessons Learned: The Promiseand Possibility of Educational Accountability inthe United States; Charles L. Slater, Marla W.McGhee, Sarah W. Nelson, Lionel “Skip” Meno.- 4.Student Assessment Policy and Practice in Alberta:An Assessment for Learning; Jim Brandon andMarsi Quarin-Wright.- 5. Fair and Ethical StudentAssessment Practices; Jean L. Pettifor and Donald H.Saklofske.- 6. How Can[..]

Fields of interestAdministration, Organization and Leadership;Assessment, Testing and Evaluation; Education(general)




2012. XII, 303 p. 33 illus. (Studies in EducationalLeadership, Vol. 15) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-1726-8

springer.com Education 87

A. Mc Kee, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UnitedKingdom; M. Eraut, University of Sussex, Brighton, UnitedKingdom (Eds.)

Learning Trajectories, Innovationand Identity for ProfessionalDevelopment

Educators in the professions have always had uniquedemands placed upon them. These include theneed to keep pace with rapidly evolving knowledgebases, developing skills and attitudes appropriateto practice, learning in the workplace and fosteringpublic confidence. For twenty years, these newdemands have created additional educationalimperatives. Public accountability has becomemore intensive and extensive. Practitionerspractice in climates more subject to scrutiny andless forgiving of error. The contexts in whichprofessionals practice and learn have changed andthese changes involve global issues and problems.Often, professionals are the first responders whoare required to take an active stance in defining andsolving problems. This book explores the pedagogicimplications of these challenges internationallyfor a wide range of professions which include:accountants, military company commanders,surgeons, nurse practitioners, academic, managers,community physicians and dentists. The[..]

FeaturesEducators in the professions have always had uniquedemands placed upon them. These include theneed to keep pace with rapidly evolving knowledgebases, developing skills and attitudes appropriateto practice, learning in the workplace and fosteringpublic confidence. For twenty years, these newdemands have created additional educationalimperatives. Public accountability has become more[..]

ContentsPreface; Marcia Mentkowski.- Introduction; AnneMc Kee and Michael Eraut.- 1. Developing a BroaderApproach to Professional Learning; Michael Eraut.-2. Knowledge Networks for Treating ComplexDiseases in Remote, Rural and UnderservedCommunities; Sanjeev Arora, Summers Kalishman,Denise Dion, Karla Thornton, Glen Murata,Connie Fassler, Steven M Jenkusky, Brooke Parish,Miriam Komaromy, Wesley Pak and John Brow.-3. Using Simulation and Coaching as a Catalyst forIntroducing Team Based Medical Error Disclosure;Lynne Robins, Peggy Odegard, Sarah Shannon,Carolyn Prouty, Sara Kim,[..]

Fields of interestProfessional and Vocational Education; MedicalEducation




2012. XIX, 283 p. 11 illus. (Innovation and Change inProfessional Education, Vol. 7) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-1723-7

J.C. Landreau, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA; N.M.Rodriguez, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA (Eds.)

Queer MasculinitiesA Critical Reader in Education

Queer Masculinities: A Critical Reader in Educationis a substantial addition to the discussion of queermasculinities, of the interplay between queermasculinities and education, and to the politicalgender discourse as a whole. Enriching the discourseof masculinity politics, the cross-section of scholarlyinterrogations of the complexities and contradictionsof queer masculinities in education demonstratesthat any serious study of masculinity—hegemonicor otherwise—must consider the theoretical andpolitical contributions that the concept of queermasculinity makes to a more comprehensive andnuanced understanding of masculinity itself.The essays adopt a range of approaches fromempirical studies to reflective theorizing, and addressthemselves to three separate educational realms:the K-12 level, the collegiate level, and the level inpopular culture, which could be called ‘culturalpedagogy’. The wealth of detailed analysis includes,for example, the notion that normative expectationsand[..]

FeaturesQueer Masculinities: A Critical Reader in Educationmakes a substantial contribution to contemporaryscholarship on gender and sexuality studies ineducation. Collectively the essays in this volumeilluminate a broad range of queer practices andrepresentations of masculinity in education,demonstrating that any serious study of masculinitymust consider the theoretical and politicalcontributions that the [..]

ContentsPart 1: Queer Masculinities at the K-12 Level. 1.Queering Masculinities in Male Teachers’ Lives;Wayne Martino.- 2. Queer Masculinities; GenderConformity; and the Secondary School; MarkMcCormack.- 3. Phallic Girls?: Girls’ Negotiation ofPhallogocentric Power; Emma Renold and JessicaRingrose.- 4. The Queer in Masculinity: Schooling;Boys; and Identity Formation; Máirtín Mac anGhaill and Chris Haywood.- 5. Tangling withMasculinity: Butchness; Trans; and Feminism; CrisMayo.- 6. Queering Classes: Disrupting HegemonicMasculinity and the Effects of CompulsoryHeterosexuality in the[..]

Fields of interestSociology of Education; Gender Studies




2012. XIX, 315 p. 1 illus. (Explorations of EducationalPurpose, Vol. 21) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2551-5

A. Jimoyiannis, University of Peloponnese, Damaskinou &Kolokotroni, Korinthos, Greece (Ed.)

Research on e-Learning and ICT inEducation

This book aims to serve as a multidisciplinary forumcovering technical, pedagogical, organizational,instructional, as well as policy aspects of ICT inEducation and e-Learning. Special emphasis isgiven to applied research relevant to educationalpractice guided by the educational realities inschools, colleges, universities and informal learningorganizations. In a more generic scope, the volumeaims to encompass current trends and issuesdetermining ICT integration in practice, includinglearning and teaching, curriculum and instructionaldesign, learning media and environments, teachereducation and professional development, assessmentand evaluation, etc.

FeaturesAn essential text for researchers and academicsseeking the most comprehensive and up-to-datecoverage of all aspects of ICT in education and e-learning, this book is a multidisciplinary forumcovering technical, pedagogical, organizational,instructional, and policy aspects of the topic. Specialemphasis is given to applied research relevant toeducational practice and guided by the educationalrealities [..]

Contents-1. School 2.0: rethinking the future of schools inthe digital age. -2. MirandaMods: from practice topraxis in informal professional learning contexts. -3.Synthetic worlds and virtual citizens: Experimentalethnographic simulation, virtual autotopographyand emerging citizenship identity in young people.- 4.Teaching in the Knowledge Society: betweentechnology and competences. - 5. Digital divide,students’ use of the Internet and emerging formsof social inequalities. - 6. Supporting teachers inorchestrating CSCL classrooms. - 7. Reorientingteacher education to address sustainable[..]

Fields of interestEducational Technology; Learning and Instruction;User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction





$169.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1082-9


D.D. Ravid, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Spelling MorphologyThe Psycholinguistics of Hebrew Spelling

Modern Hebrew is a highly synthetic Semiticlanguage—its lexicon is rich in morphemes. Thisvolume supplies the first in-depth psycholinguisticanalysis of the interaction between morphologicalknowledge and spelling in Hebrew. It also examineshow far this model can be applied to other languages.Anchored to a connectionist, cognitive, cross-linguistic and typological framework, the studyaccords with today’s perception of spelling asbeing much more than a mere technical skill.Contemporary psycholinguistic literature viewsspelling as a window on what people know aboutwords and their structure. The strong correlationbetween orthographies and morphological unitsmakes linking consistent grammatical and lexicalrepresentation and spelling units in speaker-writers akey research goal. Hebrew’s wealth of morphologicalstructures, reflected in its written form, promotesmorphological perception and strategies in thosewho speak and write it, adding vitality and relevanceto this work.

FeaturesModern Hebrew is a highly synthetic Semiticlanguage—its lexicon is rich in morphemes. Thisvolume supplies the first in-depth psycholinguisticanalysis of the interaction between morphologicalknowledge and spelling in Hebrew. It also examineshow far this model can be applied to other languages.Anchored to a connectionist, cognitive, cross-linguistic and typological framework, the studyaccords with [..]

ContentsForeword .- Introduction: A Linguist’s JourneyTowards Written Language .- Chapter 1: ThePsycholinguistics of Spelling: Phonology andBeyond .- Chapter 2: Morphological Scaffoldingin Learning to Spell: A Cross-linguistic Review .-Chapter 3: Spelling, Lexicon and Morphology .-Chapter 4: Historical and SociolinguisticPerspectives on Hebrew .- Chapter 5: The HebrewPhonology-orthographic Infrastructure .- Chapter6: Morpho-orthographic Infrastructure .- Chapter 7:Root and Function Letters .- Chapter 8: The Phono-morpho-orthographic AHWY ───"─ Juncture .-Chapter 9: Spelling Cues in[..]

Fields of interestLanguage Education; Semitic Languages;Psycholinguistics; Comparative Linguistics; AppliedLinguistics




2012. XI, 187 p. 3 illus. (Literacy Studies, Vol. 3)Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-0587-1

H. Fry, Higher Education Funding Council for England, Bristol, UK;R. Kneebone, Imperial College London, London, UK (Eds.)

Surgical EducationTheorising an Emerging Domain

Surgical Education: Theorising an Emerging Domaindelineates surgical (as opposed to medical) educationas a new and emerging field of academic enquiry.This reflects profound changes in healthcare trainingand practice on an international basis. As such,this book introduces, examines and explores thecontribution of selected concepts and theoriesto surgical learning and practice. The first fourchapters consider core facets of surgical education,such as simulation, while subsequent chapterstake a key idea, often well known in another field,and examine its relevance to surgical education.Of course, performing invasive procedures isno longer the exclusive preserve of ‘traditional’surgeons. Boundaries between surgery and theinterventional specialties (radiology, cardiology,intensive care) are becoming increasingly blurred,especially as technology continues to expand.Changing work patterns and explosive technologicaldevelopment mark this out as a major growth area.New educational[..]

FeaturesThis book delineates surgical education as a newand emerging field of academic enquiry. Surgical(as opposed to medical) education is emerging as adistinct field with its own identity. Surgeons havestarted to professionalise their educational role,and draw professional, non-surgeon educators intothe field. Surgery is a near unique environment oflearning and practice. The defining [..]

Contents1. The environment of surgical education andtraining: Roger Kneebone and Heather Fry.- 2.Educational ideas and surgical education: HeatherFry.- 3. Simulation: Roger Kneebone.- 4. Researchingsurgical education: Heather Fry, Nick Sevdalis, RogerKneebone.- Part 2.- 5. Conceptualising surgicaleducation assessment: Lambert W.T. Schuwirth andCees P.M. van der Vleuten.- 6. The scalpel and the‘mask’: threshold concepts and surgical education: Ray Land and Jan H.F. Meyer.- 7. The surgeon’sexpertise: K Anders Ericsson.- 8. Current and futuresimulation and learning[..]

Fields of interestMedical Education; Surgery




2011. X, 256 p. 12 illus. (Advances in Medical Education,Vol. 2) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-1681-0

S. Ramaekers, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; J. Suissa,Institute of Education, London, UK

The Claims of ParentingReasons, Responsibility and Society

Many sociological, historical and cultural storiescan be and have already been told about why it isthat parents in post-industrial, western societiesface an often overwhelming array of advice on howto bring up their children. At the same time, therehave been several philosophical treatments of thelegal, moral and political issues surrounding issuesof procreation, the rights of children and the dutiesof parents, as well as some philosophical accountsof the shifts in our underlying conceptualizationof childhood and adult-child relationships. Whilethis book partly builds on the insights of thisliterature, it is significantly different in that it offersa philosophically-informed discussion of the actualpractical experience of being a parent, with itsdeliberations, judgements and dilemmas. In probingthe ethical and conceptual questions suggested bythe parent-child relationship, this unique volumedemonstrates the irreducible philosophical richnessof this relationship and thus provides[..]

FeaturesMany sociological, historical and cultural storiescan be and have already been told about why it isthat parents in post-industrial, western societiesface an often overwhelming array of advice on howto bring up their children. At the same time, therehave been several philosophical treatments of thelegal, moral and political issues surrounding issues ofprocreation, the rights of children and the duties [..]

ContentsAcknowledgements.- Introduction.- 1. Thelanguages of psychology and the science ofparenting.- 2. The priority of the particular andthe first person.- 3. The intuitive, caring mother.-4. Good enough parenting?- 5. Rights, needs andduties.- 6. Existential anxiety, responsibility and thepolitical aspects of the family.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestEducational Philosophy; Philosophy of Education;Educational Psychology




2012. XVIII, 158 p. (Contemporary Philosophies andTheories in Education, Vol. 4) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2250-7

springer.com Engineering 89

M. Zuss, City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, USA

The Practice of Theoretical Curiosity

The desire for knowledge is an abiding facet ofhuman experience and cultural development. Thiswork documents curiosity as a sociohistorical forceinitiating research across the disciplines. Projectsgenerated by theoretical curiosity are presentedas historical and material practices emerging asexpressions of embodied knowledge and experience.The shifting cultural, philosophical and practicalrelations between theory and curiosity are situatedwithin classical, medieval, early modern andcontemporary communities of practice. The Practiceof Theoretical Curiosity advocates for a critical,aesthetic engagement in everyday life. Its purpose isto examine the pedagogical grounds and questionsthat motivate research programs in the sciences,education, technoculture and post-war socialmovements. Theoretical curiosity continually resistsdisciplinary limits. It is a core, embodied processuniting human pursuits of knowledge and power.This inquiry into inquiry itself offers an appreciationof the[..]

FeaturesThe desire for knowledge is an abiding facet ofhuman experience and cultural development. Thiswork documents curiosity as a sociohistorical forceinitiating research across the disciplines. Projectsgenerated by theoretical curiosity are presentedas historical and material practices emerging asexpressions of embodied knowledge and experience.The shifting cultural, philosophical and practicalrelations [..]

ContentsPreface: Thinking Curiously.- Chapter One:First Questions.- Chapter Two: A Taming of thePassions.-Chapter Three: Pedagogies of Curiosity.-Chapter Four: The Sphinx.- Chapter Five: Curiosityand the Question.- Chapter Six: Technics: ThinkingLife.- Chapter Seven: Minds, Limits, Spaces.

Fields of interestEducational Philosophy; Philosophy of Education;Phenomenology; History of Science




2012. XVIII, 206 p. (Explorations of Educational Purpose,Vol. 20) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2116-6

A. Barabasch, CEDEFOP, Thessaloniki, Greece; F. Rauner,University of Bremen, Germany (Eds.)

Work and Education in AmericaThe Art of Integration

This, the first comprehensive academic volumeon vocational education and training (VET) orcareer and technical education in the United States,features insights into a variety of issues in this fieldof research. The international reader will find an up-to-date synthesis as well as a critical analysis of therelevant history, philosophy, governance, legislationand organizational structures. The coverage isstructured according to the benchmarks applied to,as well as the theoretical discussions around, VET.The topics covered all have a strong contemporaryrelevance and include education versus qualification,the American community college, the issue oflocalization versus globalization in governance,vocationalism in higher education, career guidanceand career counselling, and apprenticeships inthe U.S. This book supports the assertion of therelevance of career and technical education —bothfor the individual and the labour market. Scholars,policy makers and practitioners interested in[..]

FeaturesThis, the first comprehensive academic volumeon vocational education and training (VET) orcareer and technical education in the United States,features insights into a variety of issues in this fieldof research. The international reader will find an up-to-date synthesis as well as a critical analysis of therelevant history, philosophy, governance, legislationand organizational structures. The coverage [..]

ContentsIntroduction, Antje Barabasch, Felix Rauner.-Dilemmas of design: Education versus qualificationin the US vocational system, Jeff King.- The multi-tire VET system, from high school to four yearcolleges, Chris Zirkle.- The American CommunityCollege, Carsten Schmidtke.- Governing VTE in theUnited States: Localization versus Centralization,David Boesel.- The Education Gospel andVocationalism in U.S. Higher Education: Triumphs,Tribulations, and Cautions for Other Countries,Norton Grubb, Marvin Lazerson.- College forall! The American model for career and technicaleducation, Steve[..]

Fields of interestProfessional and Vocational Education; LifelongLearning / Adult Education




2012. XVII, 269 p. 10 illus. (Technical and VocationalEducation and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects,Vol. 15) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2271-2

Engineering

H. Irschik, Institute for Technical Mechanics, Johannes-Kepler-University Linz, Austria; M. Krommer, Institute for TechnicalMechanics, University of Linz, Austria; A.K. Belyaev, RussianAcademy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia (Eds.)

Advanced Dynamics and Model-Based Control of Structures andMachines

The book contains 26 scientific contributions byleading experts from Russia, Austria, Italy, Japanand Taiwan. It presents an overview on recentdevelopments in Advanced Dynamics and ModelBased Control of Structures and Machines. Maintopics are nonlinear control of structures andsystems, sensing and actuation, active and passivedamping, nano- and micromechanics, vibrations andwaves.

FeaturesThe book contains 26 scientific contributions byleading experts from Russia, Austria, Italy, Japanand Taiwan. It presents an overview on recentdevelopments in Advanced Dynamics and ModelBased Control of Structures and Machines. Maintopics are nonlinear control of structures andsystems, sensing and actuation, active and passivedamping, nano- and micromechanics, vibrations andwaves.

ContentsT. Adachi, M. Higuchi: Development of integralmodelling of functionally-graded syntactic foams.- C. Adam, C. Jaeger: Dynamic instabilitiesof simple inelastic structures subjected toearthquake excitation. - V. K. Astashev: Nonlineardynamics and control of ultrasonic technologyprocesses and systems. - T. A. Beliakova, E. V.Lomakin, Yu. P. Zezin: Experimental studies ofthermoviscohyperelastic behaviour. - A. K. Belyaev:Example of instability in drive mechanism. - F.Casciati, Li Jun Wu: Positioning systems -- globalversus local. - S. Casciati, L. Faravelli, ZhiCong Chen:Real-time[..]

Fields of interestMechatronics; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics;Mechanical Engineering





$129.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0796-6

90 Engineering springer.com

B.J. Baliga, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

Advanced High Voltage PowerDevice Concepts

The devices described in “Advanced MOS-GatedThyristor Concepts” are utilized in microelectronicsproduction equipment, in power transmissionequipment, and for very high power motor controlin electric trains, steel-mills, etc. Advanced conceptsthat enable improving the performance of powerthyristors are discussed here, along with deviceswith blocking voltage capabilities of 5,000-V,10,000-V and 15,000-V. Throughout the book,analytical models are generated to allow a simpleanalysis of the structures and to obtain insightinto the underlying physics. The results of two-dimensional simulations are provided to corroboratethe analytical models and give greater insight intothe device operation.

FeaturesAdvanced High Voltage Power Device Conceptsdescribes devices utilized in power transmission anddistribution equipment, and for very high powermotor control in electric trains and steel-mills. Sincethese devices must be capable of supporting morethan 5000-volts in the blocking mode, this bookscovers operation of devices rated at 5,000-V, 10,000-V and 20,000-V. Advanced concepts (the MCT, the[..]

Contents1 Introduction.- 2 Silicon Thyristors.- 3 SiliconCarbide Thyristors.- 4 Silicon GTO.- 5 SiliconIGBT.- 6 SiC Planar MOSFET Structures.- 7 SiliconCarbide IGBT.- 8 Silicon MCT.- 9 Silicon BRT.- 10Silicon EST.- 11 Synopsis.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines andNetworks; Circuits and Systems; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; Solid StatePhysics





$229.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0268-8

S. Li, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; B. Sun, CapePeninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa(Eds.)

Advances in Cell Mechanics

"Advances in Cell Mechanics" presents the latestdevelopments in cell mechanics and biophysics,mainly focusing on interdisciplinary research incell biology and the biophysics of cells. Moreover,a unique feature of the book is its emphasis on themolecular and complex continuum modeling andsimulations of the cells. It may be the first workthat brings rigorous and quantitative scientificanalysis and state-of-the-art simulation technologyinto cell biology research.The book is intended forresearchers and graduate students working in thefields of molecular cell biology, bio-engineering andbio-mechanics, soft matter physics, computationalmechanics, bio-chemistry and bio-medicine. Allcontributors are leading scholars in their respectivefields. Dr. Shaofan Li is a professor and an expertfor computational mechanics at the Universityof California-Berkeley, USA; Dr. Bohua Sunis a professor at Cape Peninsula University ofTechnology, South Africa.

Features"Advances in Cell Mechanics" presents the latestdevelopments in cell mechanics and biophysics,mainly focusing on interdisciplinary research incell biology and the biophysics of cells. Moreover,a unique feature of the book is its emphasis on themolecular and complex continuum modeling andsimulations of the cells. It may be the first work thatbrings rigorous and quantitative scientific analysisand [..]

ContentsModeling and Simulations of the Dynamics ofGrowing Cell Clusters.- Multiscale BiomechanicalModeling of Stem Cell-Extracellular MatrixInteractions.- Modeling of Proteins and TheirInteractions with Solvent.- Structural, Mechanicaland Functional Properties of IntermediateFilaments from the Atomistic to the Cellular Scales.-Cytoskeletal Mechanics and Rheology.- On theApplication of Multiphasic Theories to the Problemof Cell-substrate Mechanical Interactions.- Effectof Substrate Rigidity on the Growth of NascentAdhesion Sites.- Opto-Hydrodynamic Trapping forMultiaxial Single-Cell[..]

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; BiomedicalEngineering; Cell Biology; Biophysics and BiologicalPhysics; Biomaterials; Simulation and Modeling





$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-17589-3

D. Jin, International Science & Education Researcher Association,Wuhan, China; S. Lin, International Science & EducationResearcher Association, Guangzhou, China (Eds.)

Advances in Computer Science,Intelligent Systems andEnvironmentVol.1

CSISE2011 is an integrated conference concentratingits focus upon Computer Science─Intelligent Systemand Environment. In the proceeding, you canlearn much more knowledge about ComputerScience, Intelligent System and Environment ofresearchers all around the world. The internationalconference will provide a forum for engineers,scientist, teachers and all researchers to discusstheir latest research achievements and their futureresearch plan. The main role of the proceeding is tobe used as an exchange pillar for researchers whoare working in the mentioned field. In order to meethigh standard of Springer´s Advances in Intelligentand Soft Computing ,the organization committeehas made their efforts to do the following things.Firstly, poor quality paper has been refused afterreviewing course by anonymous referee experts.Secondly, periodically review meetings have beenheld around the reviewers about five times forexchanging reviewing suggestions. Finally, theconference organization had[..]

FeaturesCSISE2011 is an integrated conference concentratingits focus upon Computer Science─Intelligent Systemand Environment. In the proceeding, you can learnmuch more knowledge about Computer Science,Intelligent System and Environment of researchersall around the world. The international conferencewill provide a forum for engineers, scientist, teachersand all researchers to discuss their latest research [..]

ContentsFrom the content: Design and study on PhotovoltaicArray Simulator.- Design and Research of BatteryCharged Intelligent System.- Accuracy Performancesof Asymmetrical Right Circular Flexure Hinge.-The Application of the Pseudo Random Bit IndexSequence in the Image Encryption Algorithm.-Research on the Method of Soft-sensing IntelligentCompensation for BOD Biosensors in Sewage.- ANew View on Regional Innovation System fromDegree Distribution of Complex Networks Theorywith Intelligent Attributes.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics)



Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business daysOctober 2011

2011. XVIII, 778 p. 315 illus., 154 in color. (Advances inIntelligent and Soft Computing, Vol. 104) Softcover

$399.00ISBN 978-3-642-23776-8






ContentsFrom the content: FPD Image Quality EvaluationBased on Visual Ergonomics.- An improvedmethod of image enhancement based on wavelettransform.- The Adaptive Material and StructureAnalysis of Feedback Circuit in Industry Evolutionand Enterprise Growth.- Measurement ofDecision-Making Mechanism under DifferentGovernance Context─Quantitative Analysis Basedon Manufacturing Industry Enterprises in Zhejiang.-An approximate algorithm application to solve thelocation-selection of wireless network problem.-An Intra-organizational Tacit Knowledge TransferModel on Introduction of Talent.






$399.00ISBN 978-3-642-23755-3





ContentsFrom the content: Study of University PhysicsTeaching Based on information technology withEducation Practice.- Study of the Non-planarityof the Desargues Graph.- Using ontology andrough set building e-commerce knowledgemanagement system.- Analyses on Influence ofTraining Data Set to Neural Network SupervisedLearning Performance.- Multi-intelligence AgentsApplication in Cold-bending Formation Theory toModification.- Reconstructing Scanning Informationof 2D Contour in Direct Slicing for RP.- Situationand Risk of Earthquake-induced Geo-hazards inMiddle Reaches of Bailongjiang[..]






$399.00ISBN 978-3-642-23752-2

L.F.M. da Silva, Universidade do Porto, Portugal; R.D.S.G.Campilho, Universidade Lusófona do Porto, Portugal

Advances in Numerical Modeling ofAdhesive Joints

This book deals with the most recent numericalmodeling of adhesive joints. Advances in damagemechanics and extended finite element methodare described in the context of the Finite Elementmethod with examples of application. The bookalso introduces the classical continuum mechanicsand fracture mechanics approach and discusses theboundary element method and the finite differencemethod with indication of the cases they are mostadapted to. At the moment there a no numericaltechnique that can solve any problem and the analystneeds to be aware of the limitations involved in eachcase.

FeaturesThis book deals with the most recent numericalmodeling of adhesive joints. Advances in damagemechanics and extended finite element methodare described in the context of the Finite Elementmethod with examples of application. The bookalso introduces the classical continuum mechanicsand fracture mechanics approach and discusses theboundary element method and the finite differencemethod with indication of [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Finite element method.- Boundaryelement method.- Finite difference method.-Conclusions.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; OperatingProcedures, Materials Treatment




2012. VI, 151 p. 64 illus. (SpringerBriefs inComputational Mechanics) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-23607-5


M. Steyaert, K.U. Leuven, HEVERLEE, Belgium; A. van Roermund,Technical University Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands; A.Baschirotto, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy (Eds.)

Analog Circuit DesignLow Voltage Low Power; Short Range Wireless Front-Ends;Power Management and DC-DC

Analog Circuit Design contains the contributionof 18 tutorials of the 20th workshop on Advancesin Analog Circuit Design. Each part discusses aspecific to-date topic on new and valuable designideas in the area of analog circuit design. Each partis presented by six experts in that field and state ofthe art information is shared and overviewed. Thisbook is number 20 in this successful series of AnalogCircuit Design, providing valuable information andexcellent overviews of: Topic 1 : Low Voltage LowPower, chairman: Andrea Baschirotto Topic 2 : ShortRange Wireless Front-Ends, chairman: Arthur vanRoermund Topic 3 : Power Management and DC-DC, chairman : Michiel Steyaert. Analog CircuitDesign is an essential reference source for analogcircuit designers and researchers wishing to keepabreast with the latest development in the field. Thetutorial coverage also makes it suitable for use in anadvanced design course.

FeaturesThe book contains the contribution of 18 tutorials ofthe 20th workshop on Advances in Analog CircuitDesign. Each part discusses a specific to-date topicon new and valuable design ideas in the area ofanalog circuit design. Each part is presented by sixexperts in that field and state of the art informationis shared and overviewed. This book is number 20 inthis successful series of Analog Circuit [..]

ContentsPart I: Low-voltage Low-power Data Converters.-Power minimization in ADC Design.- Low-powerPipelined A/D Conversion.- Low-power SuccessiveApproximation ADCS for Wireless Applications.-Oversampling Converters Beyond Continuous-timeSigma-Delta for Nanometer CMOS Technologies.-Considerations for Cost-efficient Calibration ofScales ADCS.- A 12b 2.9GS/s DAC WITH IM3 <-60dBc Beyond1GHZ in 65NM CMOS.- Part II:Short-range Wireless Front-ends.- Short RangeRadio Communication – Novel Applications andTheir Physical Layer Requirements.- Ultra Low-power Wireless Body-area Sensor Networks.-[..]

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Special Purpose andApplication-Based Systems; Microwaves, RF andOptical Engineering





$129.00ISBN 978-94-007-1925-5

H.G. Dimopoulos, Technological Education Institute of Piraeus,Greece

Analog Electronic FiltersTheory, Design and Synthesis

There are some very good textbooks in Filter Theoryand Design so why do we need a new one? We havebeen active in researching and teaching the field ofelectronic filters for more than three decades at bothundergraduate and postgraduate courses and fromour experience the depth and coverage offered by theexisting books falls short on several counts. Indeed,most of the existing books concentrate on theactive filters alone even though many of the designprinciples may stem from passive filter theory. Ourlong experience and involvement in all facets ofthe subject have enabled us to provide a coherentand seamless framework that encompasses passiveand active filters and includes the most modernand up to date design methodologies. AnalogueElectronic Filters is suitable both for undergraduateand postgraduate students and also for professionalswho wish to understand in depth and apply filtersynthesis and design methods. Recently one of theauthors published a similar book in Greek. The[..]

FeaturesFilters are essential subsystems in a huge varietyof electronic systems. Filter applicationsareinnumerable; they are used for noise reduction,demodulation, signal detection, multiplexing,sampling, sound and speech processing,transmission line equalization and image processing,to name just a few. In practice, no electronic systemcan exist without filters. They can be found ineverything from power [..]

ContentsIntroduction to Filter Concepts.- All-poleApproximations.- Rational Approximations.-The Elliptic (Cauer) Approximation.- FrequencyTransformations.- Passive Filters: Basic Theoryand Concepts.- Synthesis and Design of PassiveFilters.- Active Simulation of Passive Ladder Filters.-Operational Amplifiers.- Second Order Functionsand Circuits.- Some Filter Design Mathematics.-Synthesis of RLCM One-port Circuits.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Solid State Physics;Spectroscopy and Microscopy




2012. XIV, 577 p. 493 illus. (Analog Circuits and SignalProcessing) Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-94-007-2189-0

S. Banerjee, Politechnico di Torino, Italy; M. Mitra, CamelliaSchool of Engineering and Technology, Kolkata, India; L.Rondoni, Polotecnico di Torino, Italy (Eds.)

Applications of Chaos andNonlinear Dynamics in Engineering- Vol. 1

Chaos and nonlinear dynamics initially developed asa new emergent field with its foundation in physicsand applied mathematics. The highly generic,interdisciplinary quality of the insights gained in thelast few decades has spawned myriad applications inalmost all branches of science and technology—andeven well beyond. Wherever quantitative modelingand analysis of complex, nonlinear phenomena isrequired, chaos theory and its methods can play akey role. This volume concentrates on reviewing themost relevant contemporary applications of chaoticnonlinear systems as they apply to the variouscutting-edge branches of engineering. The bookcovers the theory as applied to robotics, electronicand communication engineering (for example chaossynchronization and cryptography) as well as to civiland mechanical engineering, where its use in damagemonitoring and control is explored). Featuringcontributions from active and leading researchgroups, this collection is ideal both as a reference andas a[..]

FeaturesChaos and nonlinear dynamics initially developed asa new emergent field with its foundation in physicsand applied mathematics. The highly generic,interdisciplinary quality of the insights gained in thelast few decades has spawned myriad applications inalmost all branches of science and technology—andeven well beyond. Wherever quantitative modelingand analysis of complex, nonlinear phenomena is [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Relevance of Chaos to FluidTurbulence.- Turbulent Shear Flows.- Chaos ControlMethodologies.- Application of Chaos ControlTechniques to Flow Control.- Flow Past ExternalBodies and Their Wake Control.- Conclusions andFuture Directions.

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; StatisticalPhysics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity;Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methodsof Engineering; Communications Engineering,Networks; Robotics and Automation




2011. X, 347 p. 186 illus. (Understanding ComplexSystems) Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-3-642-21921-4


B. Evans, Atherstone, UK

At Home in SpaceThe Late Seventies into the Eighties

This volume, like the others, not only focuses uponthe individual missions within the decade but alsoupon key challenges facing human space explorationat specific points within those years - from theproblems of simply breathing and eating in space tothe challenges of venturing outside in a pressurizedspacesuit, the development of newer and better spacetoilets, and the difficulties of locomotion on theMoon. The Eighties was a time when traveling intospace far more commonplace. Examining in detailthe American and Soviet fronts, Ben Evans gives acomprehensive analysis of the varying fortunes of theU.S. space shuttle in the Eighties, including its earlytest flights and commercial flights, its problems, the51L tragedy and its aftermath, and the resumptionof operations with STS-26. The U.S. story endswith STS-37 in April 1991. In the Soviet sphere,two pivotal space station efforts - Salyut 7 and itssuccesor, Mir - are considered, showing how theywere alike and different.

FeaturesApril 12, 2011, is the 50th anniversary of YuriGagarin's pioneering journey into space. Tocommemorate this momentous achievement,Springer-Praxis is producing a mini series of booksthat reveals how humanity's knowledge of flying,working, and living in space has grown in the lasthalf century.At Home in Space, the third book inthe series, continues the story throughout the laterSeventies [..]

ContentsContents.- Illustrations.- Author's Preface.-Acknowledgements.- Chapter 1: Unlikely partners.-Chapter 2: A home after Apollo.- Chapter 3: A tale ofscience, sickness and the Sun.- Chapter 4: Red starsin the East.- Chapter 5: Dreams and nightmares.-Bibliography.- Index.

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; PopularScience in Astronomy; Extraterrestrial Physics, SpaceSciences

Target groupsPopular/general

Type of publicationPopular science


2012. XIII, 481 p. 65 illus., 49 in color. (SpaceExploration) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-4419-8809-6

H. Xie, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; C. Onal, MIT,Cambridge, MA, USA; S. Régnier, Université Pierre et Marie Curie,Paris, France; M. Sitti, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA,USA

Atomic Force Microscopy BasedNanoroboticsModelling, Simulation, Setup Building and Experiments

The atomic force microscope (AFM) has beensuccessfully used to perform nanoroboticmanipulation operations on nanoscale entities suchas particles, nanotubes, nanowires, nanocrystals,and DNA since 1990s. There have been manyprogress on modeling, imaging, teleoperated orautomated control, human-machine interfacing,instrumentation, and applications of AFM basednanorobotic manipulation systems in literature.This book aims to include all of such state-of-the-art progress in an organized, structured, and detailedmanner as a reference book and also potentially atextbook in nanorobotics and any other nanoscaledynamics, systems and controls related researchand education. Clearly written and well-organized,this text introduces designs and prototypes of thenanorobotic systems in detail with innovativeprinciples of three-dimensional manipulation forcemicroscopy and parallel imaging/manipulation forcemicroscopy.

FeaturesThe atomic force microscope (AFM) has beensuccessfully used to perform nanoroboticmanipulation operations on nanoscale entities suchas particles, nanotubes, nanowires, nanocrystals,and DNA since 1990s. There have been manyprogress on modeling, imaging, teleoperated orautomated control, human-machine interfacing,instrumentation, and applications of AFM basednanorobotic manipulation systems in [..]

ContentsDescriptions and challenges of AFM basednanorobotic systems.- Instrumentation issues of anAFM based nanorobotic system.- Nanomechanics ofAFM based nanomanipulation.- Teleoperation basedAFM manipulation control.- Automated controlof AFM based nanomanipulation.- Applications ofAFM based nanorobotic systems.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); Nanotechnology andMicroengineering




2012. XIV, 346 p. 200 illus., 137 in color. (Springer Tractsin Advanced Robotics, Vol. 71) Hardcover

$159.00ISBN 978-3-642-20328-2

H.-H. Wiendahl, Universität Stuttgart, Deutschland

Auftragsmanagement derindustriellen ProduktionGrundlagen, Konfiguration, Einführung

Die Globalisierung wurde innerhalb eineseinzigen Jahrzehnts infolge niedriger Transport-und Kommunikationskosten von einer Visionzur Realität. Damit rückt die Logistik alsWettbewerbsfaktor für Produktionsunternehmenweiter in den Vordergrund.Das Buch will zueinem nachhaltigen Erfolg der Auftragsabwicklungdieser Unternehmen beitragen und stellthierzu erstmals einen sozio-technischenAnsatz für die Planung und Steuerung derAuftragsabwicklung vor: Aufbauend auf einerdurchgängigen Gestaltungssystematik berücksichtigtdieser insbesondere die oft vernachlässigtenWechselwirkungen zwischen den Systemfunktionenund den Nutzern sowie der formellen undinformellen Organisation.Praktiker finden einenganzheitlichen Ansatz zur Konfiguration undEinführung eines Auftragsmanagementsystems,der theoretisch fundiert und mehrfach erprobt ist.Studenten erhalten eine konzentrierte Übersichtüber das Auftragsmanagement der industriellenProduktion.

FeaturesDie Globalisierung wurde innerhalb eineseinzigen Jahrzehnts infolge niedriger Transport-und Kommunikationskosten von einer Visionzur Realität. Damit rückt die Logistik alsWettbewerbsfaktor für Produktionsunternehmenweiter in den Vordergrund. Das Buch will zu einemnachhaltigen Erfolg der Auftragsabwicklung dieserUnternehmen beitragen und stellt hierzu erstmalseinen sozio-technischen Ansatz für die [..]

ContentsEinleitung.- Vorüberlegungen.- Grundmodell.-Logistisches Grundverständnis.- Analysewerkzeuge.-Konfiguration.- Einführung.- Zusammenfassung.-Literatur.- Sachverzeichnis.

Fields of interestIndustrial and Production Engineering; Production /Logistics; Business Information Systems




2012. XIV, 466 S. 168 Abb. (VDI-Buch) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-19148-0


K. Meskouris, RWTH Aachen, Deutschland; C. Butenweg, RWTHAachen, Deutschland; E. Hake, S. Holler, CH Ingenieure, Aachen,Deutschland

Baustatik in Beispielen

Das rechte Verständnis ingenieurwissenschaftlicherZusammenhänge und Probleme stellt sich ofterst bei der Bearbeitung konkreter Aufgaben ein.Dieser Aspekt ist der Ansatzpunkt des Buches.Die zweite Auflage präsentiert die wesentlichenTeile der linearen und nichtlinearen Statik vonStabtragwerken anhand neuer sowie aktualisierterZahlenbeispiele, die sowohl „von Hand“ als auchmit Hilfe von (unter http://extras.springer.comzur Verfügung gestellten) Rechenprogrammendetailliert untersucht werden. Weitere Kapitelbefassen sich ausführlich mit der Statik des Seilesund den klassischen Verfahren der Berechnung vonFlächentragwerken. Das Buch wendet sich sowohl anpraktisch tätige Ingenieure als auch an Studierendedes Bauingenieurwesens, die sich Baustatik-Wissenaneignen wollen.

FeaturesDas rechte Verständnis ingenieurwissenschaftlicherZusammenhänge und Probleme stellt sich ofterst bei der Bearbeitung konkreter Aufgaben ein.Dieser Aspekt ist der Ansatzpunkt des Buches.Die zweite Auflage präsentiert die wesentlichenTeile der linearen und nichtlinearen Statik vonStabtragwerken anhand neuer sowie aktualisierterZahlenbeispiele, die sowohl „von Hand“ als auch mitHilfe von (unter [..]

ContentsStabtragwerke.- Seile.- Flächentragwerke.-Sachverzeichnis.

Fields of interestBuilding Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration;Computational Intelligence




2012. XI, 431 S. 240 Abb. Mit online files/update.Softcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-23529-0

T. McGloughlin, University od Limerick, Ireland (Ed.)

Biomechanics and Mechanobiologyof Aneurysms

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause ofmorbidity and premature death of modern eramedicine. It is estimated that approximately81 million people in the United States (US)currently have one or more of the many formsof cardiovascular disease, resulting in 1 in every2.8 deaths, or 900,000 deaths per year. 40% of alldeaths in Europe are a result of cardiovasculardisease in people under the age of 75. Aneurysmsform a significant portion of these cardiovascularrelated deaths and are defined as a permanentand irreversible localised dilation of a blood vesselgreater than 50% of its normal diameter. Althoughaneurysms can form in any blood vessel, the morelethal aneurysms develop in the cranial arteries,and in the thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta.Frequently aneurysms are undetected and if leftuntreated may eventually expand until rupture withvery high levels of morbidity and mortality. Thebiomechanics and mechanobiology of aneursymaldiseases are not fully understood and this[..]

FeaturesCardiovascular disease is the leading cause ofmorbidity and premature death of modern eramedicine. It is estimated that approximately81 million people in the United States (US)currently have one or more of the many forms ofcardiovascular disease, resulting in 1 in every 2.8deaths, or 900,000 deaths per year. 40% of all deathsin Europe are a result of cardiovascular disease inpeople under the age of [..]

ContentsEpidemiology Aetiology and Pathophysiology.-Advanced medical imaging in aneurysm diagnosticsBiomechanics and Pathobiology of AorticAneurysm.- Computer-Aided Diagnosis ofAbdominal Aortic Aneurysms.- New diagnosticapproaches to AAA and Mechanical behavior ofAAA tissue.- Fluid mechanics in.- Biomechanicalaspects of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) andits risk of rupture: Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI)studies.- Computational analysis of displacementforces acting on endografts used to treat aorticaneurysms.- Experimental modelling of aneurysmbehavior.- Endovascular treatment of[..]

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; HumanPhysiology; Cardiac Surgery; Continuum Mechanicsand Mechanics of Materials




2011. XIV, 424 p. 152 illus. (Studies in Mechanobiology,Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Vol. 7) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-18094-1

S. Bou-Sleiman, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA;M. Ismail, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

Built-in-Self-Test and Digital Self-Calibration for RF SoCs

This book will introduce design methodologies,known as Built-in-Self-Test (BiST) and Built-in-Self-Calibration (BiSC), which enhance therobustness of radio frequency (RF) and millimeterwave (mmWave) integrated circuits (ICs).These circuits are used in current and emergingcommunication, computing, multimedia andbiomedical products and microchips. The designmethodologies presented will result in enhancing theyield (percentage of working chips in a high volumerun) of RF and mmWave ICs which will enablesuccessful manufacturing of such microchips in highvolume.

FeaturesThis book will introduce design methodologies,known as Built-in-Self-Test (BiST) and Built-in-Self-Calibration (BiSC), which enhance the robustnessof radio frequency (RF) and millimeter wave(mmWave) integrated circuits (ICs). These circuitsare used in current and emerging communication,computing, multimedia and biomedical productsand microchips. The design methodologiespresented will result in enhancing [..]

ContentsIntroduction and Motivation.- Radio SystemsOverview: Architecture, Performance and Built-in-Test.- Efficient Testing for RF SoCs.- RF Built-in-Self-Test.- RF Built-in-Self-Calibration.-Conclusions.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Signal, Image and SpeechProcessing; Electronic Circuits and Devices




2012. XVII, 89 p. 70 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical andComputer Engineering, 0) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-1-4419-9547-6


J. Hu, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; M. Ismail,The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

CMOS High Efficiency On-chipPower Management

This book will introduce various power managementintegrated circuits (IC) design techniques to buildfuture energy-efficient “green” electronics. The goalis to achieve high efficiency, which is essential tomeet consumers’ growing need for longer batterylives. The focus is to study topologies amiable for fullon-chip implementation (few external components)in the mainstream CMOS technology, which willreduce the physical size and the manufacturing costof the devices.

FeaturesThis book deals with the subject matter of powermanagement integrated circuit (IC) design, orintegrated power electronics, as a response to thegrowing need for energy-efficient electronics. Theauthors introduce various power management ICdesign techniques to build future energy-efficient“green” electronics. The goal is to achieve highefficiency, which is essential to meet consumers’growing need for [..]

ContentsPart I: Green Electronics and Power Management.-Green Electronics.- System Power Management.-Part II: Power Management IC Design.- LinearRegulators.- Switching Converters.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; PowerElectronics, Electrical Machines and Networks




2012. XII, 120 p. 74 illus. (Analog Circuits and SignalProcessing) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9525-4

C. Gengnagel, Universität der Künste Berlin, Germany; A. Kilian,Princeton University, NJ; USA; N. Palz, Universität der KünsteBerlin, Germany; F. Scheurer, Erlenbach/Zurich, Switzerland(Eds.)

Computational Design ModelingProceedings of the Design Modeling Symposium Berlin 2011

This book publishes the peer-reviewed proceeding ofthe third Design Modeling Symposium Berlin . Theconference constitutes a platform for dialogue onexperimental practice and research within the fieldof computationally informed architectural design.More than 60 leading experts the computationalprocesses within the field of computationallyinformed architectural design to develop a broaderand less exotic building practice that bears moresubtle but powerful traces of the complex tool setand approaches we have developed and studied overrecent years. The outcome are new strategies for areasonable and innovative implementation of digitalpotential in truly innovative and radical designguided by both responsibility towards processes andthe consequences they initiate.

FeaturesThis book publishes the peer-reviewed proceeding ofthe third Design Modeling Symposium Berlin . Theconference constitutes a platform for dialogue onexperimental practice and research within the fieldof computationally informed architectural design.More than 60 leading experts the computationalprocesses within the field of computationallyinformed architectural design to develop a broaderand less [..]

ContentsPerformance-driven-multi-criteria-Design.- LiveParameters.- Introduction to Rhino Python.- Plug &Play a KUKA robot.- Responsive dv.

Fields of interestBuilding Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration; Basicsof Construction; Computer-Aided Engineering(CAD, CAE) and Design; Engineering Design





$259.00ISBN 978-3-642-23434-7

U. Jarecki, Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin; H.-J. Schulz,Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin

Dubbel MathematikEine kompakte Ingenieurmathematik zum Nachschlagen

Das „Dubbel: Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau"bietet ein kompaktes Nachschlagewerk für das vonIngenieuren des Maschinenbaus und benachbarterDisziplinen benötigte Spektrum der mathematischenKenntnisse (s. Gliederung). Es ist praxisorientiert.entwickelt die Zusammenhänge der Formelnohne durch strenge Beweise (speziell der Existenzund Eindeutigkeit) zu theorieorientiert zu seinund erläutert die Anwendungen der Formelndurch Beispiele und Diagramme.Dann die untenangegebene Gliederung.

FeaturesDie Dubbel-Ingenieurmathematik zumNachschlagen in kompakter Form ist jetzt wiedergedruckt verfügbar.Enthalten sind:- Mengen,Funktionen und Boolesche Algebra- Zahlen- LineareAlgebra- Geometrie- Analytische Geometrie-Differential- und Integralrechnung- Kurven undFlächen, Vektoranalysis- Differentialgleichungen-Auswertung von [..]

ContentsMengen, Funktionen und Boolesche Algebra.-Zahlen.- Lineare Algebra.- Geometrie.- AnalytischeGeometrie.- Differential- und Integralrechnung.-Kurven und Flächen, Vektoranalysis.-Differentialgleichungen.- Auswertung vonBeobachtungen und Messungen.- PraktischeMathematik.- Anhang: Diagramme und Tabellen.

Fields of interestAppl. Mathematics / Computational Methods ofEngineering; Mathematics (general)




2012. X, 120 S. 100 Abb. Softcover

$19.95ISBN 978-3-642-22058-6


K.-H. Grote, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magedburg; J.Feldhusen, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule,Aachen (Eds.)

DubbelTaschenbuch für den Maschinenbau

„Der DUBBEL ist seit Generationen dasStandardwerk der Ingenieure mit denSchwerpunkten "Allgemeiner Maschinenbau"und "Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik". Dielaufende Neubearbeitung garantiert dieDokumentation des aktuellen Stands derTechnik.Als unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerkspricht der DUBBEL gleichermaßen Studierendeder Ingenieurwissenschaften als auch die in derPraxis tätigen Ingenieure an und stellt ihnendas erforderliche Basis- und Detailwissen desMaschinenbaus zur Verfügung.Für die 23.Auflage wurden alle Kapitel aktualisiert undfolgende Gebiete grundlegend überarbeitet:Automobiltechnik, Maschinendynamik undadaptronische Systeme, Urformtechnik, Korrosionund Korrosionsschutz, Energietechnik undEnergiewirtschaft, elektronische Datenverarbeitung,Informationstechnologie, Qualitätsmanagement,thermischer Apparatebau, Elektrotechnik. Dieausführliche Darstellung der Mathematik ist jetztauch als Dubbel Mathematik erschienen.Außerdemist sie unter www.dubbel.de abrufbar.

Features„Der DUBBEL ist seit Generationen dasStandardwerk der Ingenieure mit denSchwerpunkten "Allgemeiner Maschinenbau"und "Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik". Dielaufende Neubearbeitung garantiert dieDokumentation des aktuellen Stands derTechnik.Als unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerkspricht der DUBBEL gleichermaßen Studierende derIngenieurwissenschaften als auch die in der Praxistätigen Ingenieure an [..]

ContentsMathematik - Mechanik - Festigkeitslehre- Thermodynamik - Werkstofftechnik -Konstruktionstechnik - Maschinenelemente -Fluidische Antriebe - Mechatronische Systeme -Thermischer Apparatebau - Energietechnik und-wirtschaft - Klimatechnik - Verfahrenstechnik- Maschinendynamik - Kolbenmaschinen -Fahrzeugtechnik (mit Automobil-, Bahn- undFlugzeugtechnik) - Strömungsmaschinen.-Fertigungsverfahren - Fertigungsmittel -Fördertechnik und Logistik - Elektrotechnik fürMaschinenbauer - Messtechnik und Sensorik -Regelungstechnik - Elektronische Datenverarbeitung- Allgemeine Tabellen -[..]

Fields of interestMechanical Engineering




2012. XLVI, 1938 S. 3000 Abb. Hardcover

$109.00ISBN 978-3-642-17305-9

J. Angeles, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada

Dynamic Response of LinearMechanical SystemsModeling, Analysis and Simulation

Dynamic Response of Linear Mechanical Systems:Modeling, Analysis and Simulation can be utilizedfor a variety of courses, including junior and senior-level vibration and linear mechanical analysiscourses. The author connects, by means of arigorous, yet intuitive approach, the theory ofvibration with the more general theory of systems.The book features:A seven-step modeling techniquethat helps structure the rather unstructured processof mechanical-system modelingA system-theoreticapproach to deriving the time response of the linearmathematical models of mechanical systemsThemodal analysis and the time response of two-degree-of-freedom systems—the first step on the long wayto the more elaborate study of multi-degree-of-freedom systems—using the Mohr circleSimple,yet powerful simulation algorithms that exploit thelinearity of the system for both single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systemsExamples and exercisesthat rely on modern computational toolboxes forboth numerical and symbolic[..]

FeaturesDynamic Response of Linear Mechanical Systems:Modeling, Analysis and Simulation can be utilizedfor a variety of courses, including junior and senior-level vibration and linear mechanical analysiscourses. The author connects, by means of arigorous, yet intuitive approach, the theory ofvibration with the more general theory of systems.The book features:A seven-step modeling techniquethat [..]

Contents1. The Modeling of Single-DOF MechanicalSystems.- 2. Time Response of First- and Second-Order Dynamical Systems.- 3. Simulation ofSingle-DOF Systems.- 4. Modeling of Multi-DOFMechanical Systems.- 5. Vibration Analysis of Two-DOF Systems.- 6. Vibration Analysis of n-DOFSystems.- 7. Simulation of n-DOF Systems.- 8.Vibration Analysis of Continuous Systems.

Fields of interestControl , Robotics, Mechatronics; MechanicalEngineering




2012. XIX, 580 p. 229 illus. (Mechanical EngineeringSeries) Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-1-4419-1026-4

A. Gacek, Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment,Zabrze, Poland; W. Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton,Alberta, AB, Canada (Eds.)

ECG Signal Processing,Classification and InterpretationA Comprehensive Framework of Computational Intelligence

The book shows how the various paradigms ofcomputational intelligence, employed either singlyor in combination, can produce an effective structurefor obtaining often vital information from ECGsignals. The text is self-contained, addressingconcepts, methodology, algorithms, and casestudies and applications, providing the readerwith the necessary background augmented withstep-by-step explanation of the more advancedconcepts. It is structured in three parts: Part Icovers the fundamental ideas of computationalintelligence together with the relevant principles ofdata acquisition, morphology and use in diagnosis;Part II deals with techniques and models ofcomputational intelligence that are suitable forsignal processing; and Part III details ECG system-diagnostic interpretation and knowledge acquisitionarchitectures. Illustrative material includes: briefnumerical experiments; detailed schemes, exercisesand more advanced problems.

FeaturesElectrocardiogram (ECG) signals are among themost important sources of diagnostic informationin healthcare so improvements in their analysis mayalso have telling consequences. Both the underlyingsignal technology and a burgeoning variety ofalgorithms and systems developments have provedsuccessful targets for recent rapid advances inresearch.ECG Signal Processing, Classification and[..]

ContentsPart I: Introduction.- Introduction to ECGSignal Processing.- Fuzzy Sets: A Primer.- NeuralNetworks and Neurocomputing.- Evolutionary andPopulation-based Optimization.- Part II: Techniquesand Models of Computational Intelligence for ECGSignal Analysis and Classification.- Neurocomputingin ECG Signal Classification.- Knowledge-basedRepresentation and Processing of ECG Signals: AFuzzy Set Approach.- Evolutionary Optimizationof ECG Signal Analysis and Classification.-Granular Models of ECG Signal Analysis andTheir Refinements and Abstractions.- HybridArchitectures of ECG[..]

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Signal, Image and SpeechProcessing; Cardiology; Computational Intelligence





$179.00ISBN 978-0-85729-867-6


H. Göbel, Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg

Einführung in die Halbleiter-Schaltungstechnik

Dieses Lehrbuch führt in die Prinzipien unddie Funktionsweise von Bauelementen undSchaltungen ein und macht den Leser mit denHerstellungsverfahren integrierter Schaltungenvertraut. Nach einer verständlichen Einführungin die Halbleiterphysik behandelt der Autor diewichtigsten Bauelemente und Grundschaltungenund leitet die entsprechenden Gleichungen soab, dass der Leser die Vorgehensweise auchauf andere, komplexe Schaltungen übertragenkann. Neben den analogen Grundschaltungen- vom einstufigen Spannungsverstärker biszum integrierten Operationsverstärker - gibtdas Buch eine Übersicht über den Entwurfdigitaler Schaltungen in CMOS-Technologie. EineEinführung in die Technologie zur Herstellungintegrierter CMOS-Schaltungen rundet den Inhaltdes Buches ab.Die 4. Auflage wurde um ein Kapitel"optoelektronische Bauelemente" erweitert.Dasinteraktive Lernprogramm S.m.i.L.E ermöglichtes, komplexe Zusammenhänge mittels interaktiverApplets zu verstehen. Mit Hilfe von PSpice-Dateienkann der Leser[..]

FeaturesDieses Lehrbuch führt in die Prinzipien unddie Funktionsweise von Bauelementen undSchaltungen ein und macht den Leser mit denHerstellungsverfahren integrierter Schaltungenvertraut. Nach einer verständlichen Einführungin die Halbleiterphysik behandelt der Autor diewichtigsten Bauelemente und Grundschaltungenund leitet die entsprechenden Gleichungen so ab,dass der Leser die Vorgehensweise auch [..]

ContentsGrundlagen der Halbleiterphysik.- Diode.-Bipolartransistor.- Feldeffekttransistor.-Der Transistor als Verstärker.-Transistorgrundschaltungen.- OptischeBauelemente.- Operationsverstärker.-Frequenzverhalten analoger Schaltungen.-Rückkopplung in Verstärkern.- Logikschaltungen.-Herstellung integrierter Schaltungen in CMOS-Technik.- Rechnergestützter Schaltungsentwurf.-Anhang.- Literatur- u. Sachverzeichnis.

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Computer Hardware; Circuits and Systems




2012. XIII, 424 S. 444 Abb. Mit online files/update.(Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-3-642-20886-7

D. Oeding, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt; B.R. Oswald,Universität Hannover

Elektrische Kraftwerke und Netze

“...In seiner umfassenden, exakten, klaren undverständlichen Darstellung stellt dieses Buch einenfast einmaligen und unentbehrlichen Behelf fürden Ingenieur in der elektrischen Energietechnikdar, der sich mit der Projektierung, dem Bau unddem Betrieb von Anlagen zur Erzeugung, zurÜbertragung und zur Verteilung elektrischer Energiebeschäftigt. Aber nicht nur für den auf diesem Gebiettätigen Fachmann bietet dieses vorzügliche Werkweiterführende Informationen, auch für den, dersich in dieses Fachgebiet einzuarbeiten hat, ... stellt eseine ungemein wertvolle Hilfe dar." (Elektrotechnik+ Maschinenbau) Auch für die 7. Auflage gilt dieseBeschreibung weiterhin uneingeschränkt. Dieseneue Auflage wird durch neues Kapitel wird eineausführliche Anweisung zur Berechnung vontransienten Vorgängen in Drehstromnetzen mit demDifferenzen-Leitwert-Verfahren und entsprechendeBeispiele aufgenommen. Außerdem ergänzt die neueAuflage den Abschnitt über Windanlagen mit derDarstellung des[..]

Features"Elektrische Kraftwerke und Netze" ist seitJahrzehnten das maßgebliche Standardwerk fürdie elektrische Energieversorgung. Es spricht inseiner umfassenden und verständlichen Darstellunggleichermaßen Studierende und Ingenieure an,die sich mit der Projektierung, dem Bau und demBetrieb von Anlagen zur Erzeugung, Übertragungund Verteilung elektrischer Energie befassen. DieNeuauflage [..]

ContentsAllgemeines zur Elektrizitätsversorgung.-Grundlagen zur Berechnung in Drehstromnetzen.-Thermische Kraftwerke.- Wasserkraftwerke undWindenergieanlagen.- Drehstromgeneratoren.-Generatoren- und Turbinenregelung.-Eigenbedarfsanlagen in Kraftwerken.-Transformatoren.- Freileitungen.-Kabel.- Schalter und Schaltanlagen.-Drehstromnetze.- Mathematische Beschreibungdes Drehstromnetzes.- Leistungsflussim Drehstromnetz.- Kurzschlussströmeund Kurzschlussbeanspruchungen.-Sternpunktbehandlung und Erdung inHochspannungsnetzen.- Ãœberspannungen undIsolationskoordination.- Stabilität der[..]

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines andNetworks; Renewable and Green Energy; EnergyPolicy, Economics and Management; EnergyEconomics




2012. XX, 1055 S. 250 Abb. Hardcover

$319.00ISBN 978-3-642-19245-6

H. Henke, Technische Universität Berlin

Elektromagnetische FelderTheorie und Anwendung

Das Buch behandelt die Grundgesetze deselektromagnetischen Feldes und zeigt exemplarischanhand einzelner Beispiele ihre Bedeutung fürdie verschiedensten ingenieurwissenschaftlichenund physikalischen Fachrichtungen. Die dafürerforderlichen mathematischen Methodenwerden in kompakter Form dargestellt und anBeispielen ausführlich vorgeführt. Da heuteviele analytische Methoden durch numerischeSimulation ersetzt werden, bietet das Buch mehrereeinführende Kapitel zur numerischen Behandlungvon Feldproblemen. Die 4. Auflage wurde durchein Kapitel über lineare, dispersive Medien unddurch Animationen im Internet ergänzt.Anhandeingestreuter Beispiele lernt der Leser, wieman durch sinnvolle Vernachlässigungen zurModellbildung und zur Lösung gelangt. FürStudenten bietet das Buch die Möglichkeit, sichden Stoff autodidaktisch anzueignen oder als idealePrüfungsvorbereitung zu verwenden. Der in derPraxis tätige Ingenieur oder Wissenschaftler frischthier schnell sein Wissen auf.

FeaturesDas Buch behandelt die Grundgesetze deselektromagnetischen Feldes und zeigt exemplarischanhand einzelner Beispiele ihre Bedeutung fürdie verschiedensten ingenieurwissenschaftlichenund physikalischen Fachrichtungen. Die dafürerforderlichen mathematischen Methoden werdenin kompakter Form dargestellt und an Beispielenausführlich vorgeführt. Da heute viele analytischeMethoden durch numerische [..]

ContentsEinige mathematische Grundlagen.- MaxwellscheGleichungen im Vakuum.- Elektrostatische FelderI (Vakuum, Leitende Körper).- ElektrostatischeFelder II (Dielektrische Materie).- ElektrostatischeFelder III (Energie, Kräfte).- ElektrostatischeFelder IV (Spezielle Lösungsmethoden).-Stationäres Strömungsfeld.- MagnetostatischeFelder I (Vakuum).- Magnetostatische Felder II(Magnetisierbare Materie).- Magnetostatische FelderIII (Induktivität, Energie, Magnetische Kreise).-Bewegung geladener Teilchen in statischen Feldern.-Zeitlich langsam veränderliche Felder.- Zeitlichbeliebig[..]

Fields of interestMicrowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; ClassicalElectrodynamics, Wave Phenomena; ElectricalEngineering




2011. XV, 498 S. 223 Abb. (Springer-Lehrbuch)Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-3-642-19745-1


J. Tweedale, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia;L.C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Embedded Automation in Human-Agent Environment

This research book proposes a general conceptualframework for the development of automation inhuman-agents environments that will allow human-agent teams to work effectively and efficiently. Weexamine various schemes to implement artificialintelligence techniques in agents. The text is directedto the scientists, application engineers, professorsand students of all disciplines, interested in theagency methodology and applications.

FeaturesThis research book proposes a general conceptualframework for the development of automation inhuman-agents environments that will allow human-agent teams to work effectively and efficiently. Weexamine various schemes to implement artificialintelligence techniques in agents. The text is directedto the scientists, application engineers, professorsand students of all disciplines, interested in theagency [..]

Contents1 Introduction to Embedded Automation.- 2Innovation in Modern Artificial Intelligence.-3 Research Directions in Automation.- 4 AgentSystem Frameworks.- 5 Agent Interoperabilityand Adaptation.- 6 Enhancing Autonomy.- 7Improving Agent Architectures.- 8 Agent OrientedProgramming.- 9 Creating an Agent Factory.- 10Case Study Background - Sudoku.- 11 ProblemSolving Workshop.- 12 Future and Direction.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); User Interfaces and HumanComputer Interaction




2012. XX, 212 p. 36 illus. (Adaptation, Learning, andOptimization, Vol. 10) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22675-5

L. Zang, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (Ed.)

Energy Efficiency and RenewableEnergy Through Nanotechnology

Reflecting the rapid growth of nanotechnologyresearch and the potential impact of the growingenergy crisis, Energy Efficiency and RenewableEnergy Through Nanotechnology providescomprehensive coverage of cutting-edge researchin the energy-related fields of nanoscience andnanotechnology, which aim to improve energyefficiency and the generation of renewable energy.Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ThroughNanotechnology tightly correlates nanotechnologywith energy issues in a general, comprehensive waythat makes it not only suitable as a desk referencefor research, but also as a knowledge resourcefor the non-expert general public.Readers willfind Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyThrough Nanotechnology useful in a variety ofways, ranging from the creation of energy policy,to energy research development, and to educationin nanotechnology and its application to energy-related problems. It can also be used as a primary orsupplementary textbook for energy-related coursesfor[..]

FeaturesReflecting the rapid growth of nanotechnologyresearch and the potential impact of the growingenergy crisis, Energy Efficiency and RenewableEnergy Through Nanotechnology providescomprehensive coverage of cutting-edge researchin the energy-related fields of nanoscience andnanotechnology, which aim to improve energyefficiency and the generation of renewable energy.Energy Efficiency and [..]

Contents1. Enhancement of Si Based Solar Cell Efficiency viaNanostructure Integration.- 2. Organic and HybridSolar Cells Based on Small Molecules.- 3. OrganicSolar Cells with Inverted and Tandem Structures.-4. Organic Solar Cells and Their NanostructuralImprovement.- 5. On the Importance of MorphologyControl for Printable Solar Cells.- 6. Developmentof Low Band Gap Polymers for Roll-to-Roll CoatedPolymer Solar Cell Modules.- 7. NanoarchitecturedElectrodes for Enhanced Electron Transport in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells.- 8. Dye-Sensitized Solar CellsUsing Natural Dyes and Nanostructural[..]

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Nanotechnology andMicroengineering; Renewable and Green Energy




2011. XI, 946 p. 577 illus., 69 in color. (Green Energy andTechnology) Hardcover

$559.00ISBN 978-0-85729-637-5

O. Okun, University of Malmo, Sweden; G. Valentini, University ofMilan, Italy; M. Re, University of Milan, Italy (Eds.)

Ensembles in Machine LearningApplications

This book contains the extended papers presented atthe 3rd Workshop on Supervised and UnsupervisedEnsemble Methods and their Applications (SUEMA)that was held in conjunction with the EuropeanConference on Machine Learning and Principlesand Practice of Knowledge Discovery in Databases(ECML/PKDD 2010, Barcelona, Catalonia,Spain). As its two predecessors, its main themewas ensembles of supervised and unsupervisedalgorithms – advanced machinelearning and datamining technique. Unlike a single classificationor clustering algorithm, an ensemble is a groupofalgorithms, each of which first independently solvesthe task at hand by assigning a class or cluster label(voting) to instances in a dataset and after that allvotes are combined together to produce the finalclass or cluster membership. As a result, ensemblesoften outperform best single algorithms in manyreal-world problems. This book consists of 14chapters, each of which can be read independently ofthe others. In addition to two[..]

FeaturesThis book contains the extended papers presented atthe 3rd Workshop on Supervised and UnsupervisedEnsemble Methods and their Applications (SUEMA)that was held in conjunction with the EuropeanConference on Machine Learning and Principlesand Practice of Knowledge Discovery in Databases(ECML/PKDD 2010, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain).As its two predecessors, its main theme wasensembles of [..]

ContentsFrom the content: Facial Action Unit RecognitionUsing Filtered Local Binary Pattern Features withBootstrapped and Weighted ECOC Classifiers.-On the Design of Low Redundancy Error-Correcting Output Codes.- Minimally-SizedBalanced Decomposition Schemes for Multi-ClassClassification.- Bias-Variance Analysis of ECOCand Bagging Using Neural Nets.- Fast-ensembles ofMinimum Redundancy Feature Selection.





2011. XX, 252 p. 78 illus., 28 in color. (Studies inComputational Intelligence, Vol. 373) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22909-1


C. Baniotopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece;C. Borri, University of Florence, Italy; T. Stathopoulos, ConcordiaUniversity, Montréal, QC, Canada (Eds.)

Environmental Wind Engineeringand Design of Wind EnergyStructures

The book presents a state-of-the-art inenvironmental aerodynamics and the structuraldesign of wind energy support structures,particularly from a modern computationalperspective. Examples include real-life applicationsdealing with pollutant dispersion in the buildingenvironment, pedestrian-level winds, comfort levels,relevant legislation and remedial measures. Designmethodologies for wind energy structures includereliability assessment and code frameworks.

FeaturesThe book presents a state-of-the-art inenvironmental aerodynamics and the structuraldesign of wind energy support structures,particularly from a modern computationalperspective. Examples include real-life applicationsdealing with pollutant dispersion in the buildingenvironment, pedestrian-level winds, comfort levels,relevant legislation and remedial measures. Designmethodologies for wind energy [..]

ContentsT. Stathopoulos: Introduction to environmentalaerodynamics.- T. Stathopoulos: Applicationsof environmental aerodynamics.- B. Blocken:Computational wind engineering. Theory andapplications.- A. Zasso, P. Schito: Aero-servo-elastic design of wind turbines: numerical and windtunnel modeling contribution.- P. Schaumann et al.:Support structures of wind energy converters.- C. C.Baniotopoulos et al.: Topics of the design of tubularsteel wind turbine towers.- C. Borri, P. Biagnini, E.Marion: Large wind turbines in earthquake areas:structural analyses, design/construction and in-situ[..]

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Renewable andGreen Energy; Building Construction, HVAC,Refrigeration; Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings)




2011. 358 p. 201 illus. (CISM International Centre forMechanical Sciences, Vol. 531) Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0952-6

B. Adam, Institut für angewandte Ökologie, Kirtorf; B. Lehmann,Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), Karlsruhe

EthohydraulikGrundlagen, Methoden und Erkenntnisse

Wasserbauliche Maßnahmen und Bauwerke,die z. B. der Unterhaltung von Gewässern, derEnergiegewinnung oder der Ausleitung vonWasser dienen, haben maßgeblichen Einflussauf aquatische Lebensräume. Allerdings sind diegenauen Auswirkungen vor allem auf Fische bislangkaum untersucht und verstanden, da sich die Tiereaufgrund von Strömung und Trübung einer direktenBeobachtung entziehen. Vor diesem Hintergrundwurde die Ethohydraulik entwickelt, um mit Hilfevon Lebendtierbeobachtungen in großskaligen,verglasten Laborrinnen zu untersuchen, wie sichaquatische Organismen in hydraulischen Situationenverhalten, die durch wasserbauliche Anlagenerzeugt werden. Die so gewonnenen Erkenntnisseerlauben die Ableitung konkreter Regeln undGrenzwerte in Hinblick auf eine gewässerökologischverträglichere wasserbauliche Praxis. Das Bucherläutert die transdisziplinären biologischen undingenieurtechnischen Grundlagen, dokumentiertdie benötigten methodischen Instrumente und stelltanhand zahlreicher Beispiele[..]

FeaturesWasserbauliche Maßnahmen und Bauwerke,die z. B. der Unterhaltung von Gewässern, derEnergiegewinnung oder der Ausleitung vonWasser dienen, haben maßgeblichen Einflussauf aquatische Lebensräume. Allerdings sind diegenauen Auswirkungen vor allem auf Fische bislangkaum untersucht und verstanden, da sich die Tiereaufgrund von Strömung und Trübung einer direktenBeobachtung entziehen. Vor diesem Hintergrund [..]

ContentsGeleitwort von Prof. Dr.-Ing. h.c. mult. FranzNestmann.- Fische im Wasserbau.- Der Wegzur Ethohydraulik.- Die drei Phasen derEthohydraulik.- Grundlagen der Ethohydraulik.-Vorbereitung ethohydraulischer Untersuchungen.-Methodische Instrumente der Ethohydraulik.-Transferprozess.- Beispiel einer ethohydraulischenUntersuchung.- Erkenntnisse aus ethohydraulischenProjekten.- Ausblick.- Anhang.- Glossar.-Sachverzeichnis.

Fields of interestGeoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics;Environmental Management; Fish & WildlifeBiology & Management; Marine & FreshwaterSciences; Behavioural Sciences




2011. XIII, 351 S. 290 Abb., 80 in Farbe. Hardcover

$109.00ISBN 978-3-642-17209-0

B. De Baets, University of Gent, Belgium; J. Fodor, ÓbudaUniversity, Budapest, Hungary; C. Serodio, CITAB-UTADUniversity, Vila Real, Portugal; P. Couto, CITAB-UTAD University,Vila Real, Portugal; P. Melo-Pinto, CITAB-UTAD University, VilaReal, Portugal (Eds.)

Eurofuse 2011Workshop on Fuzzy Methods for Knowledge-Based Systems

This carefully edited book comprises the papers fromEUROFUSE 2011 Workshop on Fuzzy Methodsfor Knowledge-based Systems. EUROFUSE wasestablished in 1998 as the EURO (the Association ofEuropean Operational Research Societies) WorkingGroup on Fuzzy Sets, as a successor of the formerEuropean Chapter of IFSA (the International FuzzySystems Association). The present EUROFUSE2011 workshop is held at Régua, Portugal, 21-23September, in the World Heritage Site of the DouroWine Region and is organised by Pedro Melo-Pinto and Pedro Couto. The workshop is devotedto Fuzzy Methods for Knowledge-based Systems.And has the goal to bring together researchersand practitioners developing and applying fuzzytechniques in preference modelling and decisionmaking in an informal atmosphere.EUROFUSE 2011has three distinguished invited speakers: FranciscoHerrera (Granada, Spain), Radko Mesiar (Bratislava,Slovakia) and Jose Luis Garcia Lapresta (Valladolid,Spain). Next to the invited speakers, the three day[..]

FeaturesThis carefully edited book comprises the papers fromEUROFUSE 2011 Workshop on Fuzzy Methodsfor Knowledge-based Systems. EUROFUSE wasestablished in 1998 as the EURO (the Association ofEuropean Operational Research Societies) WorkingGroup on Fuzzy Sets, as a successor of the formerEuropean Chapter of IFSA (the International FuzzySystems Association). The present EUROFUSE 2011workshop is held at Régua, [..]

ContentsPart I: Theory.- Part II: Aggregation Operators.-Part III: Knowledge Extraction.- Part IV: DecisionMaking.- Part V: Applications.





2012. XII, 428 p. 68 illus., 9 in color. (Advances inIntelligent and Soft Computing, Vol. 107) Softcover

$259.00ISBN 978-3-642-24000-3


A.E. Waltar, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL),Richland, WA, USA; D.R. Todd, NuScale Power, Corvallis, OR, USA;P.V. Tsvetkov, Zachry Engineering Center, Texas A&M, CollegeStation, TX, USA (Eds.)

Fast Spectrum Reactors

This book is a complete update of the classic 1981FAST BREEDER REACTORS textbook authoredby Alan E. Waltar and Albert B. Reynolds, which ,along with the Russian translation, served as amajor reference book for fast reactors systems.Major updates include transmutation physics (a key technology to substantially ameliorate issues associated with the storage of high-levelnuclear waste ), advances in fuels and materialstechnology (including metal fuels and claddingmaterials capable of high-temperature and highburnup), and new approaches to reactor safety(including passive safety technology), New chapterson gas-cooled and lead-cooled fast spectrumreactors are also included.Key internationalexperts contributing to the text include ChaimBraun, (Stanford University) Ronald Omberg,(Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, MassimoSalvatores (CEA, France), Baldev Raj, (Indira GandhiCenter for Atomic Research, India) , John Sackett(Argonne National Laboratory), Kevan Weaver,(TerraPower[..]

FeaturesFast Spectrum Reactors presents a detailed overviewof world-wide technology contributing to thedevelopment of fast spectrum reactors. With aunique focus on the capabilities of fast spectrumreactors to address nuclear waste transmutationissues, in addition to the well-known capabilities ofbreeding new fuel, this volume describes how fastspectrum reactors contribute to the wide applicationof [..]

ContentsPart I: Overview.- Sustainable Development ofNuclear Energy and the Role of Fast SpectrumReactors.- Introductory Design Considerations.-Economic Analysis of Fast Spectrum Reactors.-Part II: Neutronics.- Nuclear Design.- NuclearData and Cross Section Processing.- Kinetics,Reactivity Effects and Control Requirements.- FuelManagement.- Part III: Systems.- Fuel Pin andAssembly Design.- Fuel Pin Thermal Performance.-Core Thermal Hydraulics.- Core Materials.- ReactorPlant Systems.- Part IV: Safety.- General SafetyConsiderations.- Protected Transients.- UnprotectedTransients.-[..]

Fields of interestNuclear Engineering; Nuclear Chemistry; NuclearPhysics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Energy Technology





$349.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9571-1

S. Pachnicke, TU Dortmund, Germany

Fiber-Optic Transmission NetworksEfficient Design and Dynamic Operation

Next generation optical communication systemswill have to transport a significantly increased datavolume at a reduced cost per transmitted bit. Toachieve these ambitious goals optimum design iscrucial in combination with dynamic adaptationto actual traffic demands and improved energyefficiency. In the first part of the book the authorelaborates on the design of optical transmissionsystems. Several methods for efficient numericalsimulation are presented ranging from meta-modelbased optimization to parallelization techniquesfor solving the nonlinear Schrödinger equation.Furthermore, fast analytical and semi-analyticalmodels are described to estimate the variousdegradation effects occurring on the transmissionline.In the second part of the book operationalaspects of optical networks are investigated. Physicallayer impairment-aware routing and regeneratorplacement are studied. Finally, it is analyzed howthe energy efficiency of a multi-layer optical corenetwork can be increased by[..]

FeaturesNext generation optical communication systemswill have to transport a significantly increased datavolume at a reduced cost per transmitted bit. Toachieve these ambitious goals optimum design iscrucial in combination with dynamic adaptationto actual traffic demands and improved energyefficiency. In the first part of the book the authorelaborates on the design of optical transmission [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Fiber Optical Transmission Systems.-Simulation of Fiber Optical Transmission Systems.-Efficient Design of Fiber Optical TransmissionSystems.- Dynamic Operation of Fiber OpticalTransmission Networks.- Conclusions and Outlook.-Appendix.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing; Microwaves, RF andOptical Engineering




2012. IX, 163 p. 67 illus., 5 in color. (Signals andCommunication Technology) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-21054-9

D. Gross, Technische Universität Darmstadt; W. Ehlers, UniversitätStuttgart; P. Wriggers, Universität Hannover; J. Schröder,Universität Duisburg-Essen; R. Müller, Technische UniversitätKaiserslautern

Formeln und Aufgaben zurTechnischen Mechanik 2Elastostatik, Hydrostatik

Der Weg zum erfolgreichen Studium derTechnischen Mechanik führt über das selbständigeLösen von Aufgaben. Das Aufgabenbuch zurTechnischen Mechanik 2 (Elastostatik, Hydrostatik)liegt nun in der 10. Auflage vor. Es enthält diewichtigsten Formeln und etwa 150 vollständiggelöste Aufgaben. Besonderer Wert wird auf dasFinden des Lösungsweges und das Erstellen derGrundgleichungen gelegt. Behandelte Themensind: - Spannung und Verzerrung - Zug und Druck- Biegung - Torsion - Der Arbeitsbegriff in derElastostatik - Stabilität - Hydrostatik.

FeaturesDer Weg zum erfolgreichen Studium derTechnischen Mechanik führt über das selbständigeLösen von Aufgaben. Das Aufgabenbuch zurTechnischen Mechanik 2 (Elastostatik, Hydrostatik)liegt nun in der 10. Auflage vor. Es enthält diewichtigsten Formeln und etwa 150 vollständiggelöste Aufgaben. Besonderer Wert wird auf dasFinden des Lösungsweges und das Erstellen derGrundgleichungen gelegt. Behandelte Themen [..]

ContentsSpannung, Verzerrung, Elastizitätsgesetz.- Zug undDruck.- Biegung.- Torsion.- Der Arbeitsbegriffin der Elastostatik.- Stabilität.- Hydrostatik. -Literaturhinweise, Bezeichnungen.

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Appl.Mathematics / Computational Methods ofEngineering




2011. IX, 212 S. 322 Abb. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$19.95ISBN 978-3-642-20374-9


S. Das, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India; I. Pan, JadavpurUniversity, Kolkata, India

Fractional Order Signal ProcessingIntroductory Concepts and Applications

The book tries to briefly introduce the diverseliteratures in the field of fractional order signalprocessing which is becoming an emergingtopic among an interdisciplinary community ofresearchers. This book is aimed at postgraduateand beginning level research scholars who wouldlike to work in the field of Fractional Order Signalprocessing (FOSP). The readers should havepreliminary knowledge about basic signal processingtechniques. Prerequisite knowledge of fractionalcalculus is not essential and is exposited at relevantplaces in connection to the appropriate signalprocessing topics. Basic signal processing techniqueslike filtering, estimation, system identification, etc.in the light of fractional order calculus are presentedalong with relevant application areas. The readerscan easily extend these concepts to varied disciplineslike image or speech processing, pattern recognition,time series forecasting, financial data analysis andmodeling, traffic modeling in communicationchannels,[..]

FeaturesThe book tries to briefly introduce the diverseliteratures in the field of fractional order signalprocessing which is becoming an emergingtopic among an interdisciplinary community ofresearchers. This book is aimed at postgraduateand beginning level research scholars who wouldlike to work in the field of Fractional Order Signalprocessing (FOSP). The readers should havepreliminary knowledge about [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Basics of Fractional Order Signalsand Systems.- Long Range Dependence, StableDistributions and Self-similarity.- Fractional OrderIntegral Transforms.- Fractional Order SystemIdentification.- Fractional Order Statistical SignalProcessing.- MATLAB Based Simulation Tools.

Fields of interestAppl. Mathematics / Computational Methods ofEngineering; Signal, Image and Speech Processing;Computational Science and Engineering




2012. XIII, 101 p. 6 illus., 5 in color. (SpringerBriefs inApplied Sciences and Technology) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-23116-2

H. Trinh, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia; T. Fernando,University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia

Functional Observers for DynamicalSystems

The theory of linear functional observers, which isthe subject of this book, is increasingly becominga popular researched topic because of the manyadvantages it presents in state observation andcontrol system design. This book presents recentinformation on the current state of the art researchin this field. This book will serve as a useful referenceto researchers in this area of research to understandthe fundamental concepts relevant to the theoryof functional observers and to gather most recentadvancements in the field. This book is useful toacademics and postgraduate students researchinginto the theory of linear functional observers.This book can also be useful for specialized finalyear undergraduate courses in control systemsengineering and applied mathematics with a researchfocus.

FeaturesThe theory of linear functional observers, which isthe subject of this book, is increasingly becominga popular researched topic because of the manyadvantages it presents in state observation andcontrol system design. This book presents recentinformation on the current state of the art researchin this field. This book will serve as a useful referenceto researchers in this area of research to [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- State Observers for Different Typesof Systems.- Linear Functional Observers.- AParametric Approach to the Design of Reduced-Order Linear Functional Observers.- FunctionalUnknown Input Observers: Further Results andApplications.- Functional State and Unknown InputObservers for Nonlinear Systems.- SimultaneousState and Input Estimation.- Further Notes onFunctional Observers.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control




2012. XII, 220 p. 24 illus. (Lecture Notes in Control andInformation Sciences, Vol. 420) Hardcover

$109.00ISBN 978-3-642-24063-8

C. Giavarini, University of Rome La Sapienza, Roma, Italy; K.Hester, Tulsa, OK, USA

Gas HydratesImmense Energy Potential and Environmental Challenges

Gas hydrates are both a huge energy resource andan environmental challenge. They have a significantimpact on society because of their applications tothe future of energy, protection of the environmentand fuel transportation.Gas Hydrates opens up thisfascinating, multidisciplinary field to non-specialists.It provides a scientific study of gas hydrates thatconsiders their potential as an energy source whileassessing the possible risk to the environment. Theauthors also examine the feasibility of using thesenatural compounds for storing and transportinggases such as methane and carbon dioxide. Diagramsand photos are used throughout Gas Hydrates tohelp readers understand the scientific and technicalcontent. Each section has been designed so it can beread independently by academics and professionalsin the oil and gas industry, as well as by all those withan interest in how hydrates combine to be an energyresource, an industrial challange and a geologicalhazard.

FeaturesGas hydrates are both a huge energy resource andan environmental challenge. They have a significantimpact on society because of their applications tothe future of energy, protection of the environmentand fuel transportation.Gas Hydrates opens up thisfascinating, multidisciplinary field to non-specialists.It provides a scientific study of gas hydrates thatconsiders their potential as an [..]

Contents1. The Evolution of Energy Sources.- 2. TheClathrate Hydrates of Gases.- 3. The Structure andFormation of Gas Hydrates.- 4. Methods to PredictHydrate Formation Conditions and FormationRate.- 5. Physical Properties of Hydrates.- 6.Hydrates in Nature.- 7. Hydrates Seen as a Problemfor the Oil and Gas Industry.- 8. Hydrates as anEnergy Source.- 9. Industrial Applications.- 10.Environmental Issues with Gas Hydrates.

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Renewable andGreen Energy; Sustainable Development; MineralResources; Oceanography




2011. XIV, 175 p. 130 illus., 25 in color. (Green Energyand Technology) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-0-85729-955-0


Z.S. Hippe, University of Information Technology andManagement, Rzeszów, Poland; J.L. Kulikowski, PolishAcademy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; T. Mroczek, Universityof Information Technology and Management, Rzeszów, Poland(Eds.)

Human – Computer SystemsInteraction: Backgrounds andApplications 2Part 1

The main contemporary human-system interaction(H-SI) problems consist in design and/orimprovement of the tools for effective exchange ofinformation between individual humans or humangroups and technical systems created for humansaiding in reaching their vital goals. This book is asecond issue in a series devoted to the novel in H-SI results and contributions reached for the lastyears by many research groups in European andextra-European countries. The preliminary (usuallyshortened) versions of the chapters were presentedas conference papers at the 3rd InternationalConference on H-SI held in Rzeszow, Poland, in2010. A large number of valuable papers selected forpublication caused a necessity to publish the bookin two volumes. The given, 1st Volume consistsof sections devoted to: I. Decision SupportingSystems, II. Distributed Knowledge Bases and WEBSystems and III. Impaired Persons Aiding Systems.The decision supporting systems concern variousapplication areas, like enterprises[..]

FeaturesThe main contemporary human-system interaction(H-SI) problems consist in design and/orimprovement of the tools for effective exchange ofinformation between individual humans or humangroups and technical systems created for humansaiding in reaching their vital goals. This book is asecond issue in a series devoted to the novel in H-SIresults and contributions reached for the last yearsby many research [..]

ContentsPart I Decision Supporting Systems.- Part IIDistributed Knowledgebase’s and WEB Systems.-Part III Impaired Persons Aiding Systems.- Part IVEnvironment Monitoring and Robotic Systems.- PartV Diagnostic Systems.-Part VI Educational Systems.-Part VII General Problems.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); User Interfaces and HumanComputer Interaction



Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business daysNovember 2011

2012. XII, 600 p. 318 illus., 185 in color. (Advances inIntelligent and Soft Computing, Vol. 98) Softcover

$349.00ISBN 978-3-642-23186-5

F.M.T. Brazier, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; K.Nieuwenhuis, Delft, Netherlands; G. Pavlin, Delft, Netherlands; M.Warnier, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; C. Badica,University of Craiova, Romania (Eds.)

Intelligent Distributed Computing VProceedings of the 5th International Symposium onIntelligent Distributed Computing - IDC 2011, Delft, theNetherlands - October 2011

This book represents the combined peer-reviewedproceedings of the Fifth International Symposiumon Intelligent Distributed Computing -- IDC2011 and of the Third International Workshop onMulti-Agent Systems Technology and Semantics-- MASTS 2011. Both events were held in Delft,The Netherlands during October 5-7, 2011.The33 contributions published in this book addressmany topics related to theory and applicationsof intelligent distributed computing and multi-agent systems, including: adaptive and autonomousdistributed systems, agent programming, ambientassisted living systems, business process modelingand verification, cloud computing, coalitionformation, decision support systems, distributedoptimization and constraint satisfaction, gesturerecognition, intelligent energy management inWSNs, intelligent logistics, machine learning, mobileagents, parallel and distributed computationalintelligence, parallel evolutionary computing, trustmetrics and security, scheduling in distributed[..]

FeaturesThis book represents the combined peer-reviewedproceedings of the Fifth International Symposiumon Intelligent Distributed Computing -- IDC2011 and of the Third International Workshop onMulti-Agent Systems Technology and Semantics-- MASTS 2011. Both events were held in Delft,The Netherlands during October 5-7, 2011.The 33contributions published in this book address manytopics related to theory [..]

ContentsPart I Invited Papers.- Part II Constraints andOptimization.- Part III Parallel and DistributedComputational Intelligence.- Part IV Autonomousand Adaptive Distributed Systems.- Part VPervasive and Cloud Computing.- Part VI Trust andSecurity.- Part VII Business Processes.- Part VIIIApplications.- Part IX MASTS’2011.





2012. XVI, 316 p. 105 illus., 52 in color. (Studies inComputational Intelligence, Vol. 382) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-24012-6

M. Tehranipoor, University of Connecticut; C. Wang, U.S. ArmyResearch Office (Eds.)

Introduction to Hardware Securityand Trust

This book provides the foundations forunderstanding hardware security and trust,which have become major concerns for nationalsecurity over the past decade. Coverage includessecurity and trust issues in all types of electronicdevices and systems such as ASICs, COTS, FPGAs,microprocessors/DSPs, and embedded systems.This serves as an invaluable reference to the state-of-the-art research that is of critical significanceto the security of, and trust in, modern society’smicroelectronic-supported infrastructures.

FeaturesThe emergence of a globalized, horizontalsemiconductor business model raises a set ofconcerns involving the security and trust of theinformation systems on which modern society isincreasingly reliant for mission-critical functionality.Hardware-oriented security and trust issues spana broad range including threats related to themalicious insertion of Trojan circuits designed,e.g.,to act as a ‘kill [..]

Contents1. Background on VLSI Testing.- 2. HardwareImplementation of Hash Functions.- 3. RSA:Implementation and Security.- 4. Security based onPhysical Unclonability and Disorder.- 5. HardwareMetering: A Survey.- 6. Secure Hardware IPsby Digital Watermark.- 7. Physical Attacks andTamper Resistance.-8. Side Channel Attacks andCountermeasures.- 9. Trusted Design in FPGAs.-10. Security in Embedded Systems.- 11. Side-channelAttacks and Countermeasures for EmbeddedMicrocontrollers.- 12. Security for RFID Tags.-13. Memory Integrity Protection.- 14. TrojanTaxonomy.- 15. Hardware Trojan[..]

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; ProcessorArchitectures





$179.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8079-3


M. Biba, University Of Tirana, Albania; F. Xhafa, PolytechnicUniversity of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain (Eds.)

Learning Structure and Schemasfrom Documents

The rapidly growing volume of available digitaldocuments of various formats and the possibility toaccess these through Internet-based technologies,have led to the necessity to develop solid methodsto properly organize and structure documentsin large digital libraries and repositories. Dueto the extremely large volumes of documentsand to their unstructured form, most of theresearch efforts in this direction are dedicated toautomatically infer structure and schemas thatcan help to better organize huge collections ofdocuments and data. This book covers the latestadvances in structure inference in heterogeneouscollections of documents and data. The book bringsa comprehensive view of the state-of-the-art in thearea, presents some lessons learned and identifiesnew research issues, challenges and opportunitiesfor further research agenda and developments. Theselected chapters cover a broad range of researchissues, from theoretical approaches to case studiesand best practices in the[..]

FeaturesThe rapidly growing volume of available digitaldocuments of various formats and the possibility toaccess these through Internet-based technologies,have led to the necessity to develop solid methodsto properly organize and structure documents inlarge digital libraries and repositories. Due to theextremely large volumes of documents and to theirunstructured form, most of the research efforts inthis [..]

ContentsFrom the content: Learning Structure and Schemasfrom Heterogeneous Domains in NetworkedSystems Surveyed.- Handling HierarchicallyStructured Resources Addressing InteroperabilityIssues in Digital Libraries.- AdministrativeDocument Analysis and Structure.- AutomaticDocument Layout Analysis through RelationalMachine Learning.- Dataspaces: where structure andschema meet.





2011. XVIII, 442 p. 98 illus. (Studies in ComputationalIntelligence, Vol. 375) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-22912-1

J. Kappauf, SAP AG, Walldorf, Germany; B. Lauterbach, SAP AG,Walldorf, Germany; M. Koch, SAP AG, Walldorf, Germany

Logistic Core Operations with SAPProcurement, Production and Distribution Logistics

“Logistic Core Operations with SAP” not onlyprovides an overview of core logistics processes andfunctionality—it also shows how SAP’s BusinessSuite covers logistic core operations, what featuresare supported, and which systems can be used toimplement end-to-end processes in the followinglogistic core disciplines: Procurement, Distribution,Transportation, Warehouse Logistics and InventoryManagement, and Compliance and Reporting.In this context the authors not only explain theirintegration, the organizational set-up, and masterdata, but also which solution fits best for a particularbusiness need. This book serves as a solid foundationfor understanding SAP software. No matter whetheryou are a student or a manager involved in anSAP implementation, the authors go far beyondtraditional function and feature descriptions, helpingyou ask the right questions, providing answers, andmaking recommendations. The book assists youin understanding SAP terminology, concepts andtechnological[..]

Features“Logistic Core Operations with SAP” not onlyprovides an overview of core logistics processes andfunctionality—it also shows how SAP’s BusinessSuite covers logistic core operations, what featuresare supported, and which systems can be used toimplement end-to-end processes in the followinglogistic core disciplines: Procurement, Distribution,Transportation, Warehouse Logistics and InventoryManagement, [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- SAP Business Suite.- OrganizationalStructures and Master Data.- ProcurementLogistics.- Production Logistics.- DistributionLogistics.

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics,Marketing; Computer Applications; Management ofComputing and Information Systems; Production /Logistics; Information Systems Applications(incl.Internet)





$89.95ISBN 978-3-642-18203-7

U. Alvarado, CEIT, San Sebastián, Spain; G. Bistué, CEIT, SanSebastián, Spain; I. Adín, CEIT, San Sebastián, Spain

Low Power RF Circuit Design inStandard CMOS Technology

Low Power Consumption is one of the criticalissues in the performance of small battery-poweredhandheld devices. Mobile terminals feature an everincreasing number of wireless communicationalternatives including GPS, Bluetooth, GSM, 3G,WiFi or DVB-H. Considering that the total poweravailable for each terminal is limited by the relativelyslow increase in battery performance expected inthe near future, the need for efficient circuits is nowcritical. This book presents the basic techniquesavailable to design low power RF CMOS analoguecircuits. It gives circuit designers a complete guideof alternatives to optimize power consumptionand explains the application of these rules in themost common RF building blocks: LNA, mixersand PLLs. It is set out using practical examples andoffers a unique perspective as it targets designersworking within the standard CMOS process and allthe limitations inherent in these technologies.

FeaturesLow Power Consumption is one of the criticalissues in the performance of small battery-poweredhandheld devices. Mobile terminals feature an everincreasing number of wireless communicationalternatives including GPS, Bluetooth, GSM, 3G,WiFi or DVB-H. Considering that the total poweravailable for each terminal is limited by the relativelyslow increase in battery performance expected in thenear future, the [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Power Considerations in AnalogRf CMOS Circuits.- Impact of ArchitectureSelection on RF Front-End Power Consumption.-Technology Structural Alternatives in StandardCMOS Technologies for Low-Power AnalogDesign.- Schematic Design Techniques for PowerSaving in RF.- RF Amplifier Design.- Mixer Design.-Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Design.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Communications Engineering,Networks; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering;Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation




2012. XX, 236 p. 188 illus. (Lecture Notes in ElectricalEngineering, Vol. 104) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22986-2


J.P. Davim, University of Aveiro, Portugal (Ed.)

Machining of Metal MatrixComposites

Machining of Metal Matrix Composites providesthe fundamentals and recent advances in the studyof machining of metal matrix composites (MMCs).Each chapter is written by an international expert inthis important field of research.Machining of MetalMatrix Composites gives the reader informationon machining of MMCs with a special emphasis onaluminium matrix composites. Chapter 1 providesthe mechanics and modelling of chip formationfor traditional machining processes. Chapter 2is dedicated to surface integrity when machiningMMCs. Chapter 3 describes the machinabilityaspects of MMCs. Chapter 4 contains informationon traditional machining processes and Chapter5 is dedicated to the grinding of MMCs. Chapter6 describes the dry cutting of MMCs with SiCparticulate reinforcement. Finally, Chapter 7is dedicated to computational methods andoptimization in the machining of MMCs.Machiningof Metal Matrix Composites can serve as a usefulreference for academics, manufacturing andmaterials[..]

FeaturesMachining of Metal Matrix Composites providesthe fundamentals and recent advances in the studyof machining of metal matrix composites (MMCs).Each chapter is written by an international expert inthis important field of research.Machining of MetalMatrix Composites gives the reader informationon machining of MMCs with a special emphasis onaluminium matrix composites. Chapter 1 [..]

Contents1. Mechanics and Modeling of Chip Formationin Machining of MMC.- 2. Surface IntegrityWhen Machining Metal Matrix Composites.- 3.Machinability Aspects of Metal Matrix Composites.-4. Traditional Machining Processes of MMCs.-5. Grinding of Metal Matrix Composites.- 6. DryCutting of SiC Particulates Reinforced Metal MatrixComposites.- 7. Computational Methods andOptimization of Metal Matrix Composites.

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Machinery andMachine Elements; Ceramics, Glass, Composites,Natural Materials; Metallic Materials





$129.00ISBN 978-0-85729-937-6

D. Wolpert, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA; P.Ampadu, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA

Managing Temperature Effects inNanoscale Adaptive Systems

This book discusses new techniques for detecting,controlling, and exploiting the impacts oftemperature variations on nanoscale circuits andsystems. A new sensor system is described that candetermine the temperature dependence as well as theoperating temperature to improve system reliability.A new method is presented to control a circuit’stemperature dependence by individually tuning pull-up and pull-down networks to their temperature-insensitive operating points. This method extendsthe range of supply voltages that can be madetemperature-insensitive, achieving insensitivity atnominal voltage for the first time.

FeaturesThis book discusses new techniques for detecting,controlling, and exploiting the impacts oftemperature variations on nanoscale circuitsand systems. It provides a holistic discussion oftemperature management, including physicalphenomena (reversal of the MOSFET temperaturedependence) that have recently become problematic,along with circuit techniques for detecting,controlling, and adapting to these [..]

ContentsThe Role of Temperature in Electronic Design.-Temperature Effects in Semiconductors.- SensingTemperature Dependence.- Variation-TolerantAdaptive Voltage Systems.- Controlling theTemperature Dependence.- Exploiting TemperatureDependence in Low-Swing Interconnect Links.-Avoiding Temperature-Induced Errors in On-ChipInterconnects.- Future Work and Open Problems.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; Nanotechnologyand Microengineering





$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0747-8

T.L. Schmitz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC, USA;K.S. Smith, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC, USA

Mechanical VibrationsModeling and Measurement

Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurementdescribes essential concepts in vibration analysisof mechanical systems. It incorporates therequired mathematics, experimental techniques,fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theoryinto a unified framework that is written to beaccessible to undergraduate students, researchers,and practicing engineers. To unify the variousconcepts, a single experimental platform is usedthroughout the text. Engineering drawings for theplatform are included in an appendix. Additionally,MATLAB programming solutions are integrated intothe content throughout the text.

FeaturesMechanical Vibrations:Modeling and Measurementdescribes essential concepts in vibration analysisof mechanical systems. It incorporates therequired mathematics, experimental techniques,fundamentals of modal analysis, and beam theoryinto a unified framework that is written to beaccessible to undergraduate students,researchers,and practicing engineers. To unify the variousconcepts, a single [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Single degree of freedom freevibration.- Single degree of freedom forcedvibration.- Two degree of freedom free vibration.-Two degree of freedom forced vibration.- Modeldevelopment by modal analysis.- Measurementtechniques.- Continuous beam models.- Receptancecoupling.- Appendix A: Orthogonality ofeigenvectors.- Appendix B: Beam experimentalplatform.

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Theoreticaland Applied Mechanics; Mechanics





$99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0459-0


Y.M. Leroy, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, France; F.K. Lehner,University of Salzburg, Austria (Eds.)

Mechanics of Crustal Rocks

The mechanical behaviour of the earth's upper crustenters into a great variety of questions in differentareas of the geological and geophysical sciences aswell as in the more applied geotechnical disciplines.This volume presents a selection of papers from aCISM course in Udine on this topic. While each ofthese chapters will make for a useful contribution inits own right, the present bundle also illustrates, byway of examples, the variety of theoretical conceptsand tools that are currently brought to bear onearth deformation studies, ranging from reviewsof poroelastic field theory to micro-mechanicaland homogenization studies, chemomechanics andinterfacial stability theory of soluble solids understress, and finally to an introduction to the finiteelement method.

FeaturesThe mechanical behaviour of the earth's upper crustenters into a great variety of questions in differentareas of the geological and geophysical sciences aswell as in the more applied geotechnical disciplines.This volume presents a selection of papers from aCISM course in Udine on this topic. While each ofthese chapters will make for a useful contribution inits own right, the present bundle also [..]

ContentsF.K. Lehner: A Review of the Linear Theory ofAnisotropic Poroelastic Solids. - J.W. Rudnicki:Eshelby's Technique for Analyzing Inhomogeneitiesin Geomechanics. - Y. Gueguen, M. Kachanov:Effective Elastic Properties of Cracked andPorous Rocks - an Overview. - J.L. Raphanel: 3DMorphology Evolution of Solid-Fluid Interfaces byPressure Solution. - Y.M. Leroy: An Introductionto the Finite-Element Method for Linear and Non-linear Static Problems.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences;Characterization and Evaluation of Materials




2012. VIII, 240 p. 42 illus. (CISM International Centre forMechanical Sciences, Vol. 533) Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0938-0

K. Janschek, TU Dresden, Germany

Mechatronic Systems DesignMethods, Models, Concepts

In this textbook, fundamental methods formodel-based design of mechatronic systemsare presented in a systematic, comprehensiveform. The method framework presented herecomprises domain-neutral methods for modelingand performance analysis: multi-domain modeling(energy/port/signal-based), simulation (ODE/DAE/hybrid systems), robust control methods,stochastic dynamic analysis, and quantitativeevaluation of designs using system budgets. Themodel framework is composed of analytical dynamicmodels for important physical and technicaldomains of realization of mechatronic functions,such as multibody dynamics, digital informationprocessing and electromechanical transducers.Building on the modeling concept of a technology-independent generic mechatronic transducer,concrete formulations for electrostatic, piezoelectric,electromagnetic, and electrodynamic transducersare presented. More than 50 fully worked outdesign examples clearly illustrate these methods andconcepts and enable independent[..]

FeaturesIn this textbook, fundamental methods formodel-based design of mechatronic systemsare presented in a systematic, comprehensiveform. The method framework presented herecomprises domain-neutral methods for modelingand performance analysis: multi-domain modeling(energy/port/signal-based), simulation (ODE/DAE/hybrid systems), robust control methods,stochastic dynamic analysis, and quantitativeevaluation of [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Elements of modeling.- Simulation.-Multi-body dynamics.- Generic mechatronictransducer.- Electrostatic transducers.- Piezoelectrictransducers.- Transducers using electromagneticphenomena.- Digital information processing.-Control.- Stochastic dynamic analysis.- Systembudgets.- Appendix.

Fields of interestMechatronics; Control; Robotics and Automation




2012. XXI, 805 p. 380 illus. Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-3-642-17530-5

E.-K. Boukas, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, QC, Canada;F.M. Al-Sunni, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals,Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Mechatronic SystemsAnalysis, Design and Implementation

This book deals with the analysis, the design andthe implementation of the mechatronic systems.Classical and modern tools are developed for theanalysis and the design for such systems. Robustcontrol, H-Infinity and guaranteed cost controltheory are also used for analysis and design ofmechatronic systems. Different controller suchas state feedback, static output feedback anddynamic output feedback controllers are used tostabilize mechatronic systems. Heuristic algorithmsare provided to solve the design of the classicalcontroller such as PID, phase lead, phase lag andphase lead-lag controllers while linear matrixinequalities (LMI) algorithms are provided forfinding solutions to the state feedback, staticoutput feedback and dynamic output feedbackcontrollers.The theory presented in the differentchapters of the volume is applied to numericalexamples to show the usefulness of the theoreticalresults. Some case studies are also provided to showhow the developed concepts apply for real[..]

FeaturesThis book deals with the analysis, the design andthe implementation of the mechatronic systems.Classical and modern tools are developed for theanalysis and the design for such systems. Robustcontrol, H-Infinity and guaranteed cost controltheory are also used for analysis and design ofmechatronic systems. Different controller such asstate feedback, static output feedback and dynamicoutput feedback [..]

ContentsI Mechatronic Systems.- Mechatronic systems.- IIModeling.- Mathematical modeling .- III Transferfunction approaches.- Analysis based on transferfunction.- Design based on transfer function .-IV State space approaches.- Analysis based onstate space.- Design based on state space .- VImplementation.- Design and implementation ofmechatronic systems.- VI Advanced control.- Robustcontrol.- Guaranteed cost control problem.- VIICase studies.- Case studies .- A C language tutorial .

Fields of interestMechatronics; Control; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation; Simulation andModeling; Engineering Design




2012. XXII, 502 p. 145 illus., 58 in color. Hardcover

$229.00ISBN 978-3-642-22323-5


R. Jabloński, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland; T.Březina, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic (Eds.)

MechatronicsRecent Technological and Scientific Advances

The book “Mechatronics: Recent Technologicaland Scientific Advances” provides comprehensiveand accessible coverage of the evolving disciplinesof mechatronics for nanotechnology, automaticcontrol & robotics, biomedical engineering, designmanufacturing and testing of MEMS, metrology,photonics, mechatronic products majors. It isalready the third volume following the previouseditions in 2007 and 2009 providing a recent stateof advances in mechatronics presented on the9th International Conference Mechatronics 2011,hosted this year at the Faculty of Mechatronics,Warsaw University of Technology, Poland. Thecarefully selected contributions give an insightinto the current development of these scientificdisciplines, present the new results of research anddevelopment and indicate the trends of developmentin[..]

FeaturesThe book “Mechatronics: Recent Technologicaland Scientific Advances” provides comprehensiveand accessible coverage of the evolving disciplinesof mechatronics for nanotechnology, automaticcontrol & robotics, biomedical engineering, designmanufacturing and testing of MEMS, metrology,photonics, mechatronic products majors. It isalready the third volume following the previouseditions in 2007 and [..]

ContentsMechatronic Products.- Metrology andNanometrology.- Automatic Control.- Robotics.-Mechatronic Systems.- Biomedical Engineering.-MEMS and Nanotechnology.- Photonics.

Fields of interestMechatronics; Control; Robotics and Automation




2012. XIV, 798 p. 525 illus., 338 in color. Hardcover

$349.00ISBN 978-3-642-23243-5

B. Akesson, Eindhoven University of Technology, TheNetherlands; K. Goossens, Eindhoven University of Technology,The Netherlands

Memory Controllers for Real-TimeEmbedded SystemsPredictable and Composable Real-Time Systems

Verification of real-time requirements in systems-on-chip becomes more complex as more applicationsare integrated. Predictable and composable systemscan manage the increasing complexity using formalverification and simulation. This book explains theconcepts of predictability and composability andshows how to apply them to the design and analysisof a memory controller, which is a key component inany real-time system.

Features Verification of real-time requirements in systems-on-chip becomes more complex as more applicationsare integrated. Predictable and composable systemscan manage the increasing complexity using formalverification and simulation. This book explains theconcepts of predictability and composability andshows how to apply them to the design and analysisof a memory controller, which is a key component[..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Proposed Solution.- SDRAMMemories and Controllers.- Predictable SDRAMBack-End.- Resource Arbitration.- ComposableResource Front-End.- Configuration.- RelatedWork.- Conclusions and Future Work.- Appendix:System XML Specification.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Memory Structures




2012. XXI, 221 p. 95 illus. (Embedded Systems,Tentative volume 2) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8206-3

R. Fosdick, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; E.Fried, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; D. Tortorelli,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA

Methods and Tastes in ModernContinuum MechanicsTo the Memory of Donald E. Carlson

This book is dedicated to the memory of Donald E.Carlson, who enjoyed a long distinguished career asa Professor of Theoretical and Applied Mechanicsat the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign;he influenced the mechanics community throughhis teachings, publications and interactions. Thebook disseminates unique research investigationswhich give breadth and depth to the field ofcontinuum mechanics and provide a vision forfuture advancements. The common bond of Don'spublications was his sound theoretical developmentsand fundamental insight. He carefully delineatedthe principal roles of kinematics, conservation laws(including the second law of thermodynamics) andconstitutive assumptions not only in his discussionsand writings about fundamentals in mechanicsbut also in his work on the formulation of initial-boundary value problems that arise in modeling thebehavior of elastic and thermoelastic bodies. Thisbook expands this lucid practice by applying theseroles to model a plethora[..]

FeaturesThis book is dedicated to the memory of Donald E.Carlson, who enjoyed a long distinguished career asa Professor of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics atthe University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; heinfluenced the mechanics community through histeachings, publications and interactions. The bookdisseminates unique research investigations whichgive breadth and depth to the field of continuum [..]

ContentsPreface.- Microcanonical entropy and mesoscaledislocation mechanics and plasticity.- Plane-strainproblems for a class of gradient elasticity models —a stress function approach.- Infinitesimal stability ofthe equilibrium states of an incompressible, Isotropicelastic tub under pressure.- Nonlinear thermoelasticmaterials with viscosity, and subject to internalconstraints: a classical continuum thermodynamicsapproach.- Leading-order dynamics of gravity-driven flows in free-standing soap films.- On thethermodynamics of Korteweg fluids with heatconduction and viscosity.- Graphical[..]

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials;Classical Continuum Physics; MathematicalModeling and Industrial Mathematics



Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business daysDecember 15, 2011

2012. VIII, 820 p. 50 illus. in color. Hardcover

$279.00ISBN 978-94-007-1883-8


A. Mehler, Bielefeld University, Germany; K.-U. Kühnberger,University of Osnabrück, Germany; H. Lobin, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Germany; H. Lüngen, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Germany; A. Storrer, Technical UniversityDortmund, Germany; A. Witt, Eberhard Karl Universität Tübingen,Germany (Eds.)

Modeling, Learning, and Processingof Text-Technological DataStructures

Researchers in many disciplines have beenconcerned with modeling textual data in order toaccount for texts as the primary information unitof written communication. The book “Modelling,Learning and Processing of Text-Technological DataStructures” deals with this challenging informationunit. It focuses on theoretical foundations ofrepresenting natural language texts as well as onconcrete operations of automatic text processing.Following this integrated approach, the presentvolume includes contributions to a wide rangeof topics in the context of processing of textualdata. This relates to the learning of ontologies fromnatural language texts, the annotation and automaticparsing of texts as well as the detection and trackingof topics in texts and hypertexts. In this way, thebook brings together a wide range of approaches toprocedural aspects of text technology as an emergingscientific discipline.

FeaturesResearchers in many disciplines have beenconcerned with modeling textual data in order toaccount for texts as the primary information unitof written communication. The book “Modelling,Learning and Processing of Text-Technological DataStructures” deals with this challenging informationunit. It focuses on theoretical foundations ofrepresenting natural language texts as well as onconcrete operations of [..]

ContentsPart I Text Parsing: Data Structures, Architectureand Evaluation.- Part II Measuring SemanticDistance: Methods, Resources, and Applications.-Part III From Textual Data to Ontologies,from Ontologies to Textual Data.- Part IVMultidimensional Representations: Solutions forComplex Markup.- Part V Document StructureLearning.- Part VI Interfacing Textual Data,Ontological Resources and Document Parsing.

Fields of interestAppl. Mathematics / Computational Methodsof Engineering; Language Translation andLinguistics; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Computational Linguistics




2012. XVI, 400 p. 82 illus., 8 in color. (Studies inComputational Intelligence, Vol. 370) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-22612-0

L. Wang, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden; A.H.C. Ng,University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden; K. Deb, Indian Institute ofTechnology, Kanpur, India (Eds.)

Multi-objective EvolutionaryOptimisation for Product Designand Manufacturing

With the increasing complexity and dynamismin today’s product design and manufacturing,more optimal, robust and practical approachesand systems are needed to support product designand manufacturing activities. Multi-objectiveEvolutionary Optimisation for Product Design andManufacturing presents a focused collection ofquality chapters on state-of-the-art research effortsin multi-objective evolutionary optimisation, aswell as their practical applications to integratedproduct design and manufacturing. Multi-objectiveEvolutionary Optimisation for Product Designand Manufacturing consists of two major sections.The first presents a broad-based review of the keyareas of research in multi-objective evolutionaryoptimisation. The second gives in-depth treatmentsof selected methodologies and systems in intelligentdesign and integrated manufacturing.Recentdevelopments and innovations in multi-objectiveevolutionary optimisation make Multi-objectiveEvolutionary Optimisation for Product Design[..]

FeaturesWith the increasing complexity and dynamismin today’s product design and manufacturing,more optimal, robust and practical approachesand systems are needed to support product designand manufacturing activities. Multi-objectiveEvolutionary Optimisation for Product Design andManufacturing presents a focused collection ofquality chapters on state-of-the-art research effortsin multi-objective [..]

Contents1. Multi-objective Optimisation Using EvolutionaryAlgorithms: An Introduction.- 2. Multi-objectiveOptimisation in Manufacturing Supply-chainSystems.- 3. State-of-the-Art Multi-objectiveOptimisation of Manufacturing Processes Basedon Thermo-mechanical Simulations.- 4. Many-objective Evolutionary Optimisation and VisualAnalytics for Product Family Design.- 5. ProductPortfolio Selection of Designs Through an Analysisof Lower-dimensional Manifolds and Identificationof Common Properties.- 6. Multi-objectiveOptimisation of a Family of Industrial Robots.- 7.Multi-objective[..]

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Simulation andModeling; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD,CAE) and Design





$229.00ISBN 978-0-85729-617-7

N.I. Kolev, Framatome-ANP, Erlangen, Germany

Multiphase Flow Dynamics 1Fundamentals

Multi-phase flows are part of our naturalenvironment such as tornadoes, typhoons, airand water pollution and volcanic activities as wellas part of industrial technology such as powerplants, combustion engines, propulsion systems,or chemical and biological industry. The industrialuse of multi-phase systems requires analytical andnumerical strategies for predicting their behavior. Inits fourth extended edition the successful monographpackage “Multiphase Flow Daynmics” containstheory, methods and practical experience fordescribing complex transient multi-phase processesin arbitrary geometrical configurations, providing asystematic presentation of the theory and practice ofnumerical multi-phase fluid dynamics.In the presentfirst volume the local volume and time averagingis used to derive a complete set of conservationequations for three fluids each of them having multicomponents as constituents. Large parts of the bookare devoted on the design of successful numericalmethods for[..]

FeaturesMulti-phase flows are part of our naturalenvironment such as tornadoes, typhoons, airand water pollution and volcanic activities as wellas part of industrial technology such as powerplants, combustion engines, propulsion systems,or chemical and biological industry. The industrialuse of multi-phase systems requires analytical andnumerical strategies for predicting their behavior. Inits fourth [..]

ContentsFrom the content: Mass conservation.- Momentumsconservation.- Derivatives for the equations ofstate.- On the variety of notations of the energyconservation for single-phase flow.- First andsecond laws of the thermodynamics.- Some simpleapplications of the mass and energy conservation.-Exergy of multi-phase multi-component systems.-One-dimensional three-fluid flows.- Detonationwaves caused by chemical reactions or by melt-coolant interactions.- Conservation equations ingeneral curvilinear coordinate systems.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; EngineeringThermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Fluid-and Aerodynamics; Thermodynamics




2012. XL, 784 p. 154 illus., 104 in color. Hardcover

$279.00ISBN 978-3-642-20604-7



Multiphase Flow Dynamics 2Mechanical Interactions

Multi-phase flows are part of our naturalenvironment such as tornadoes, typhoons, airand water pollution and volcanic activities aswell as part of industrial technology such aspower plants, combustion engines, propulsionsystems, or chemical and biological industry. Theindustrial use of multi-phase systems requiresanalytical and numerical strategies for predictingtheir behavior. .In its fourth extended editionthe successful monograph package “MultiphaseFlow Daynmics” contains theory, methods andpractical experience for describing complex transientmulti-phase processes in arbitrary geometricalconfigurations, providing a systematic presentationof the theory and practice of numerical multi-phasefluid dynamics.In the present second volume themethods for describing the mechanical interactionsin multiphase dynamics are provided. This fourthedition includes various updates, extensions,improvements and corrections. "The literature in thefield of multiphase flows is numerous. Therefore,it[..]

FeaturesMulti-phase flows are part of our naturalenvironment such as tornadoes, typhoons, airand water pollution and volcanic activities as wellas part of industrial technology such as powerplants, combustion engines, propulsion systems,or chemical and biological industry. The industrialuse of multi-phase systems requires analytical andnumerical strategies for predicting their behavior. .Inits fourth [..]

ContentsFlow regime transition criteria.- Drag, lift and virtualmass forces.- Friction pressure drop.- Diffusionvelocities for algebraic slip models.- Entrainmentin annular two-phase flow.- Deposition in annulartwo-phase flow.- Introduction to fragmentationand coalescence.- Acceleration induced droplet andbubble fragmentation.- Turbulence induced particlefragmentation and coalescence.- Liquid and gas jetdisintegration.- Fragmentation of melt in coolant.






$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-20597-2


Multiphase Flow Dynamics 3Thermal Interactions

Multi-phase flows are part of our naturalenvironment such as tornadoes, typhoons, airand water pollution and volcanic activities as wellas part of industrial technology such as powerplants, combustion engines, propulsion systems,or chemical and biological industry. The industrialuse of multi-phase systems requires analytical andnumerical strategies for predicting their behavior. .Inits fourth extended edition the successful monographpackage “Multiphase Flow Daynmics” containstheory, methods and practical experience fordescribing complex transient multi-phase processesin arbitrary geometrical configurations, providinga systematic presentation of the theory and practiceof numerical multi-phase fluid dynamics.In thepresent third volume methods for describing of thethermal interactions in multiphase dynamics areprovided. In addition a large number of valuableexperiments is collected and predicted using themethods introduced in this monograph. In this waythe accuracy of the methods is[..]

FeaturesMulti-phase flows are part of our naturalenvironment such as tornadoes, typhoons, airand water pollution and volcanic activities as wellas part of industrial technology such as powerplants, combustion engines, propulsion systems,or chemical and biological industry. The industrialuse of multi-phase systems requires analytical andnumerical strategies for predicting their behavior. .Inits fourth [..]

ContentsNucleation in liquids.- Bubble growth in superheatedliquid.- Condensation of a pure steam bubble ina subcooled liquid.- Bubble departure diameter.-Bubble dynamics in single component fluid.-How accurately can we predict nucleate boiling?.-Heterogeneous nucleation and flashing in adiabaticpipes.- Boiling of subcooled liquid.- Naturalconvection film boiling.- Forced convection boiling.-Film boiling on vertical plates and spheres.- Liquiddroplets.- Heat and mass transfer at the film-gasinterface.- Condensation at cooled walls.- Discreteordinate method for radiation transport in[..]





2012. XX, 680 p. 307 illus., 278 in color. Hardcover

$229.00ISBN 978-3-642-21371-7


Multiphase Flow Dynamics 4Turbulence, Gas Adsorption and Release, Diesel FuelProperties

The present Volume 4 of the successful monograhpackage “Multiphase Flow Dynamics”is devoted toselected Chapters of the multiphase fluid dynamicsthat are important for practical applications butdid not find place in the previous volumes. Thestate of the art of the turbulence modeling inmultiphase flows is presented. As introduction,some basics of the single phase boundary layertheory including some important scales and flowoscillation characteristics in pipes and rod bundlesare presented. Then the scales characterizingthe dispersed flow systems are presented. Thedescription of the turbulence is provided at differentlevel of complexity: simple algebraic models foreddy viscosity, simple algebraic models based onthe Boussinesq hypothesis, modification of theboundary layer share due to modification of the bulkturbulence, modification of the boundary layer sharedue to nucleate boiling. The role of the followingforces on the mathematical description of turbulentflows is discussed: the[..]

FeaturesThe present Volume 4 of the successful monograhpackage “Multiphase Flow Dynamics”is devoted toselected Chapters of the multiphase fluid dynamicsthat are important for practical applications but didnot find place in the previous volumes. The state ofthe art of the turbulence modeling in multiphaseflows is presented. As introduction, some basics ofthe single phase boundary layer theory includingsome [..]






$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-20748-8



Multiphase Flow Dynamics 5Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics

The present Volume 5 of the successful bookpackage "Multiphase Flow Dynamics" is devoted tonuclear thermal hydraulics which is a substantialpart of nuclear reactor safety. It provides knowledgeand mathematical tools for adequate descriptionof the process of transferring the fission heatreleased in materials due to nuclear reactions intoits environment. It step by step introduces intothe heat release inside the fuel, temperature fieldsin the fuels, the "simple" boiling flow in a pipedescribed using ideas of different complexity likeequilibrium, non equilibrium, homogeneity, nonhomogeneity. Then the "simple" three-fluid boilingflow in a pipe is described by gradually involvingthe mechanisms like entrainment and deposition,dynamic fragmentation, collisions, coalescence,turbulence. All heat transfer mechanisms areintroduced gradually discussing their uncertainty.Different techniques are introduced like boundarylayer treatments or integral methods. Comparisonswith experimental data at[..]

FeaturesThe present Volume 5 of the successful bookpackage "Multiphase Flow Dynamics" is devoted tonuclear thermal hydraulics which is a substantialpart of nuclear reactor safety. It provides knowledgeand mathematical tools for adequate descriptionof the process of transferring the fission heatreleased in materials due to nuclear reactions into itsenvironment. It step by step introduces into the heatrelease [..]

ContentsFrom the content: Heat release in the reactorcore.- Temperature inside the fuel elements.- The“simple” steady boiling flow in a pipe.- The “simple”steady three-fluid boiling flow in a pipe.- Corethermal hydraulic.- Flow boiling and condensationstability analysis.- Critical multiphase flow.- Steamgenerators.- Moisture separation.- Pipe networks.





2012. XXXIV, 818 p. 405 illus., 356 in color. Hardcover

$279.00ISBN 978-3-642-20600-9

A. Morgado, IMSE-CNM (CSIC / Universidad de Sevilla), Sevilla,SPAIN; R. del Río, IMSE-CNM (CSIC / Universidad de Sevilla),Sevilla, SPAIN; J.M. de la Rosa, IMSE-CNM (CSIC / Universidad deSevilla), Sevilla, SPAIN

Nanometer CMOS Sigma-DeltaModulators for Software DefinedRadio

This book presents innovative solutions for theimplementation of Sigma-Delta Modulation (SDM)based Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC),required for the next generation of wireless hand-held terminals. These devices will be based onthe so-called multi-standard transceiver chipsets,integrated in nanometer CMOS technologies. Oneof the most challenging and critical parts in suchtransceivers is the analog-digital interface, because ofthe assorted signal bandwidths and dynamic rangesthat can be required to handle the A/D conversionfor several operation modes. This book describesnew adaptive and reconfigurable SDM ADCtopologies, circuit strategies and synthesis methods,specially suited for multi-standard wireless telecomsystems and future Software-defined-radios (SDRs)integrated in nanoscale CMOS. It is a practical book,going from basic concepts to the frontiers of SDMarchitectures and circuit implementations, which areexplained in a didactical and systematic way. It givesa comprehensive[..]

FeaturesThis book presents innovative solutions for theimplementation of Sigma-Delta Modulation (SDM)based Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC),required for the next generation of wireless hand-held terminals. These devices will be based on the so-called multistandard transceiver chipsets, integratedin nanometer CMOS technologies. One of the mostchallenging and critical parts in such transceivers isthe [..]

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Sigma-Delta DCs: BasicConcepts, Topologies and State of the Art.- 3.New Sigma-Delta Cascade Modulators for the NextGeneration of Wireless Telecom.- 4. A 130-nmCMOS Reconfigurable 2-1-1 Cascade SC Sigma-Delta M for GSM/BT/UMTS.- 5. A 1.2-V 90-nmCMOS Reconfigurable 2-2 Cascade SC M for GSM/BT/GPS/UMTS/DVB-H/WiMAX.- 6. A 1.2-V 90-nm CMOS Adaptive Concurrent Resonation-Based2-2-2 Cascade Sigma-Delta Modulator for SDR.- 7.Performance of the Prototypes and Comparison withthe State of the Art.- Appendix A. Study of OptimumResonation.- Appendix B. Design of[..]

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering(CAD, CAE) and Design





$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0036-3

A. Brabazon, University College Dublin, Ireland; M. O'Neill,University College Dublin, Ireland; D. Maringer, University ofBasel, Switzerland (Eds.)

Natural Computing inComputational FinanceVolume 4

This book follows on from Natural Computing inComputational Finance Volumes I, II and III. As inthe previous volumes of this series, the book consistsof a series of chapters each of which was selectedfollowing a rigorous, peer-reviewed, selectionprocess. The chapters illustrate the applicationof a range of cutting-edge natural computingand agent-based methodologies in computationalfinance and economics. The applications exploredinclude option model calibration, financial trendreversal detection, enhanced indexation, algorithmictrading, corporate payout determination andagent-based modeling of liquidity costs, and tradestrategy adaptation. While describing cuttingedge applications, the chapters are written so thatthey are accessible to a wide audience. Hence, theyshould be of interest to academics, students andpractitioners in the fields of computational financeand economics. which was selected following arigorous, peer-reviewed, selection process. Thechapters[..]

FeaturesThis book follows on from Natural Computing inComputational Finance Volumes I, II and III. As inthe previous volumes of this series, the book consistsof a series of chapters each of which was selectedfollowing a rigorous, peer-reviewed, selectionprocess. The chapters illustrate the application of arange of cutting-edge natural computing and agent-based methodologies in computational [..]

Contents1 Natural Computing in Computational Finance(Volume 4): Introduction.- 2 Calibrating OptionPricing Models with Heuristics.- 3 A ComparisonBetween Nature-Inspired and Machine LearningApproaches to Detecting Trend Reversals inFinancial Time Series.- 4 A soft computing approachto enhanced indexation.- 5 Parallel EvolutionaryAlgorithms for Stock Market Trading Rule Selectionon Many-Core Graphics Processors.- 6 Regime-Switching Recurrent Reinforcement Learning inAutomated Trading.- 7 An Evolutionary AlgorithmicInvestigation of US Corporate Payout PolicyDetermination.- 8 Tackling[..]

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); Business Information Systems




2012. X, 202 p. 62 illus., 25 in color. (Studies inComputational Intelligence, Vol. 380) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-23335-7


I. Gertsbakh, Ben Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel; Y.Shpungin, Negev Academic College of Engineering and NMCRC,Beer Sheva, Israel

Network Reliability and Resilience

This book is devoted to the probabilistic descriptionof the behavior of a network in the process ofrandom removal of its components (links, nodes)appearing as a result of technical failures, naturaldisasters or intentional attacks. It is focused ona practical approach to network reliability andresilience evaluation, based on applications of MonteCarlo methodology to numerical approximationof network combinatorial invariants, including so-called multidimensional destruction spectra. Thisallows to develop a probabilistic follow-up analysis ofthe network in the process of its gradual destruction,to identify most important network componentsand to develop efficient heuristic algorithmsfor network optimal design. Our methodologyworks with satisfactory accuracy and efficiency formost applications of reliability theory to real –lifeproblems in networks.

FeaturesThis book is devoted to the probabilistic descriptionof a network in the process of its destruction,i.e. removal of its components (links, nodes)appearing as a result of technical failures, naturaldisasters or intentional attacks . It is focused ona practical approach to network reliability, basedon application of Monte Carlo methodology tonumerical evaluation of network most importantstructural [..]

ContentsTheory.- Applications.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; ComputerSystems Organization and CommunicationNetworks; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety andRisk




2011. X, 64 p. 21 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical andComputer Engineering) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-22373-0

A. Ruano, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal; A.R. Várkonyi-Kóczy, Budapest Tech, Hungary (Eds.)

New Advances in Intelligent SignalProcessing

The current volume “New Advances in IntelligentSignal Processing” contains extended works basedon a careful selection of papers presented originallyat the jubilee sixth IEEE International Symposiumon Intelligent Signal Processing (WISP’2009),held in Budapest Hungary, August 26-28, 2009 -celebrating the 10 years anniversary of the WISPevent series.The present book does not intent tobe an overall survey on the fields of interest of thearea, but tries to find topics which represent new,hot, and challenging problems.The book begins withpapers investigating selected problems of Modeling,Identification, and Clustering such as fuzzy randomvariables, evolutionary multi-objective neuralnetwork models, a structural learning model ofneural networks within a Boltzmann machine, arobust DNA-based clustering techniques, and theadvances of combining multi-criteria analysis ofsignals and pattern recognition using machinelearning principles. In the second part of the bookImage Processing is[..]

FeaturesThe current volume “New Advances in IntelligentSignal Processing” contains extended works basedon a careful selection of papers presented originallyat the jubilee sixth IEEE International Symposiumon Intelligent Signal Processing (WISP’2009),held in Budapest Hungary, August 26-28, 2009 -celebrating the 10 years anniversary of the WISPevent series.The present book does not intent to be[..]

ContentsFormulation of Fuzzy Random Regression Model.-Evolutionary Multiobjective Neural NetworkModels Identification: Evolving Task-OptimisedModels.- Structural Learning Model of the NeuralNetwork and its Application to LEDs SignalRetrofit.- Robustness of DNA-based Clustering.-Advances in automated neonatal seizure detection.-Design of Fuzzy Relation-Based Image Sharpeners.-Application of Fuzzy Logic and LukasiewiczOperators for Image Contrast Control.- LowComplexity Situational Models in Image QualityImprovement.- A flexible representation andinvertible transformations for images[..]

Fields of interestAppl. Mathematics / Computational Methods ofEngineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics);Signal, Image and Speech Processing




2011. XIV, 254 p. 133 illus., 53 in color. (Studies inComputational Intelligence, Vol. 372) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-11738-1

M. Zatloukal, Tomas Bata University, Zlín, Czech Republic (Ed.)

Novel Trends in Rheology IV

The conference was about novel trends intheoretical and experimental rheology especiallyfor macromolecular substances - polymers.Specific attention has been paid to introductionand/or utilization of novel rheological tools/techniques, constitutive equations for polymermelts, non-Newtonian flow modeling, flow behaviorunderstanding of polymers, nanocomposites,blends and hydrogels, polymer melt flow stabilityin extrusion and coextrusion, electrorheology,magnetorheology, electrospinning and polymericnanofibers. The main aim of the conference wasto demonstrate how rheology can be applied tounderstanding polymers and their processing.

FeaturesThe conference was about novel trends intheoretical and experimental rheology especiallyfor macromolecular substances - polymers.Specific attention has been paid to introductionand/or utilization of novel rheological tools/techniques, constitutive equations for polymermelts, non-Newtonian flow modeling, flow behaviorunderstanding of polymers, nanocomposites, blendsand hydrogels, polymer melt flow [..]

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Biophysicsand Biological Physics; Physical Chemistry;Electrochemistry




2011. 344 p. With CD-ROM. (Materials Physics andApplications, Vol. 1375) Softcover

approx. $172.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0935-4


A. Varga, DLR - Oberpfaffenhofen, Wessling, Germany; A.Hansson, Linköpings University, Sweden; G. Puyou, Airbus,Toulouse, France (Eds.)

Optimization Based Clearance ofFlight Control LawsA Civil Aircraft Application

This book summarizes the main achievements ofthe EC funded 6th Framework Program projectCOFCLUO – Clearance of Flight Control LawsUsing Optimization. This project successfullycontributed to the achievement of a top-levelobjective to meet society’s needs for a more efficient,safer and environmentally friendly air transport byproviding new techniques and tools for the clearanceof flight control laws. This is an important part ofthe certification and qualification process of anaircraft – a costly and time-consuming process forthe aeronautical industry. The overall objective ofthe COFCLUO project was to develop and applyoptimization techniques to the clearance of flightcontrol laws in order to improve efficiency andreliability. In the book, the new techniques areexplained and benchmarked against traditionaltechniques currently used by the industry. The newtechniques build on mathematical criteria derivedfrom the certification and qualification requirementstogether with suitable[..]

FeaturesThis book summarizes the main achievements ofthe EC funded 6th Framework Program projectCOFCLUO – Clearance of Flight Control LawsUsing Optimization. This project successfullycontributed to the achievement of a top-levelobjective to meet society’s needs for a more efficient,safer and environmentally friendly air transport byproviding new techniques and tools for the clearanceof [..]

ContentsPart I Clearance of Civil Aircraft.- Part II Generationof Linear Uncertain Models.- Part III AnalysisTechniques and Tools.- Part IV Analysis Results.-Part V Industrial Evaluation.- Part VI Surveys onFlight Control Clearance.

Fields of interestControl; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics;Systems Theory, Control



Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business daysNovember 2011

2012. XXIV, 452 p. 206 illus., 124 in color. (Lecture Notesin Control and Information Sciences, Vol. 416) Softcover

$159.00ISBN 978-3-642-22626-7

G.L. Stüber, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Principles of MobileCommunication

Principles of Mobile Communication, Third Edition,is an authoritative treatment of the fundamentalsof mobile communications. This book stresses the"fundamentals" of physical-layer wireless and mobilecommunications engineering that are important forthe design of "any" wireless system. This book differsfrom others in the field by stressing mathematicalmodeling and analysis. It includes many detailedderivations from first principles, extensive literaturereferences, and provides a level of depth that isnecessary for graduate students wishing to pursueresearch on this topic. The book's focus will benefitstudents taking formal instruction and practicingengineers who are likely to already have familiaritywith the standards and are seeking to increase theirknowledge of this important subject. Major changesfrom the second edition: 1. Updated discussion ofwireless standards (Chapter 1). 2. Updated treatmentof land mobile radio propagation to include space-time correlation functions,[..]

FeaturesThis mathematically rigorous overview of physicallayer wireless communications is now in a third, fullyrevised and updated edition. Along with coverageof basic principles sufficient for novice students,the volume includes plenty of finer details that willsatisfy the requirements of graduate students aimingto research the topic in depth. It also has a role as ahandy reference for wireless engineers. [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Propagation Modeling.- Co-channel Interference.- Digital Modulation withPower Spectrum.- Digital Signaling on FlatFading Channels.- Multi-antenna Techniques.-Equalization and Interference Cancelation.- ErrorControl Coding.- Spread Spectrum Techniques.-Multi-carrier Techniques.- Frequency PlanningTechniques.- CDMA Cellular Systems.- RadioResource Management.- Appendix: Probablitiy andRandom Processes.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing; Input/Output andData Communications





$119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0363-0

J. Mallon, Fachhochschule Kiel; S. Dannenberg, Avantis, HongKong, China

Produktionsaufbau in ChinaHandlungsempfehlungen als Ergebnis einer empirischenAnalyse

Grundlage des Buches sind Erfahrungen von fast 50deutschen Unternehmen beim Produktionsaufbauin China. Die Vorgehensmodelle werdentypisiert und mit einer Unternehmensbewertunghinterlegt. Daraus abgeleitet werden erfolgreicheVorgehensweisen und Maßnahmen systematisiertbeschrieben. Die Handlungsempfehlungenorientieren sich an einem nachhaltigen Vorgehen,das auch den Neubau einer Produktionsstätteberücksichtigt. Hinweise für einen Schnellstartim chinesischen Markt werden ebenfallsgegeben. Mit Hilfe von Ablaufdiagrammenund Abbildungen werden die Handlungsfeldereines Produktionsaufbaus erläutert. In einerÜbersicht wird der Aufwand in Manntagen alsOrientierungsgröße hinterlegt. Das vorliegende Buchkonzentriert sich auf die ingenieurswissenschaftlicheSichtweise von der Fabrikplanung bis zumerfolgreichen Serienanlauf der Produktion undwendet sich damit an Geschäftsführer undPlanungsingenieure, die einen Produktionsaufbau inChina vorhaben.

FeaturesGrundlage des Buches sind Erfahrungen von fast 50deutschen Unternehmen beim Produktionsaufbauin China. Die Vorgehensmodelle werdentypisiert und mit einer Unternehmensbewertunghinterlegt. Daraus abgeleitet werden erfolgreicheVorgehensweisen und Maßnahmen systematisiertbeschrieben. Die Handlungsempfehlungenorientieren sich an einem nachhaltigen Vorgehen,das auch den Neubau einer Produktionsstätte [..]

ContentsVorwort.- Einleitung.- Prozessmodell derFabrikplanung.- Empirische Analyse derGestaltungsoptionen zum Produktionsaufbauin China.- Handlungsempfehlungen zumProduktionsaufbau in China.- Zusammenfassung.-Anhang.

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics,Marketing; International Economics; Production /Logistics




2011. IX, 101 S. 59 Abb. Hardcover

$109.00ISBN 978-3-642-22238-2


A. Ghasemi, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA; A.Abedi, University of Maine, Orono, ME, USA; F. Ghasemi, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Propagation Engineering inWireless Communications

Propagation Engineering in WirelessCommunications covers the basic principles neededfor understanding of radiowaves propagationfor common frequency bands used in radio-communications. This book includes descriptionsof new achievements and new developements inpropagation models for wireless communication.The book is intended to bridge the gap betweenthe theoretical calculations and approaches to theapplied procedures needed for radio links designin a proper manner. The authors intention is toemphasize propagation engineering by givingsufficient fundamental information and then goingon to explain the use of basic principles together withtechnical achievements in this field.

FeaturesWireless communications has seen explosive growthin recent decades, in a realm that is both broadand rapidly expanding to include satellite services,navigational aids, remote sensing, telemetering,audio and video broadcasting, high-speed datacommunications, mobile radio systems andmuch more. Propagation Engineering in WirelessCommunications deals with the basic principles ofradiowaves propagation [..]

ContentsCh. 1 Introduction to Radiowaves.- Ch. 2 BasicPrinciples in Radiowave Propagation.- Ch. 3Radiowave Propagation in Troposphere .- Ch.4 Radiowave Propagation in Ionosphere.- Ch. 5Propagation in 3 KHz to 30 MHz Band.- Ch. 6 Terrestrial Mobile Radio Propagation.- Ch. 7 Lineof Sight Propagation.- Ch. 8 Selected Topics inRadiowave Propagation.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; ComputerSystems Organization and CommunicationNetworks; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering




2012. XVII, 434 p. 176 illus. Hardcover

$229.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1076-8

W. Wesche, Bruchsal

Radiale KreiselpumpenBerechnung und Konstruktion der hydrodynamischenKomponenten

Dieses Praxisbuch bietet eine fundierte Hilfebei der Berechnung und Konstruktion derhydrodynamischen Komponenten von radialenKreiselpumpen.Der Autor konzentriert sich aufdie Kernthemen der Pumpenhydrodynamikund geht auch auf das anlagenspezifischeRegelverhalten verschiedener Pumpentypen ein.Er behandelt das Betriebsverhalten von Pumpenim Turbinenbetrieb und deren Unterschiede zu"echten" Turbinen. Für das Grundverständnisder sehr komplexen Zusammenhänge in derPumpenhydrodynamik werden zunächst diegrundlegenden physikalischen Gesetzmäßigkeitenhergeleitet und in verständlicher Form erklärt.Im Weiteren werden neue Berechnungsverfahrenvermittelt, wie z.B. Methoden zur Berechnungder Minderleistung, der Laufradbeschaufelungund des Eintrittsquerschnitts, der verschiedenenLeitvorrichtungen, der Scheibenreibungsverlusteund des erreichbaren Wirkungsgrades. Für dieAuslegung der hydrodynamischen Komponentenwerden zahlreiche bewährte Parameter undpraktische Berechnungsformeln angegeben, die[..]

FeaturesDieses Praxisbuch bietet eine fundierte Hilfebei der Berechnung und Konstruktion derhydrodynamischen Komponenten von radialenKreiselpumpen.Der Autor konzentriert sich aufdie Kernthemen der Pumpenhydrodynamik undgeht auch auf das anlagenspezifische Regelverhaltenverschiedener Pumpentypen ein. Er behandelt dasBetriebsverhalten von Pumpen im Turbinenbetriebund deren Unterschiede zu "echten" [..]

ContentsEinführung.- Strömungstechnische Grundlagen.-Grundlagen zur Berechnung und Konstruktionder hydrodynamischen Komponenten.-Berechnungsbeispiele.- Betrieb von Kreiselpumpen.-Formelzeichen, Kopf- und Fußzeichen.-Literaturverzeichnis.

Fields of interestMachinery and Machine Elements; EngineeringDesign; Engineering Fluid Dynamics




2012. XII, 312 S. 203 Abb. (VDI-Buch) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-19336-1

J. Fodor, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary; R. Klempous,Wrocław University of Technology, Poland; C.P. Suárez Araujo,Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Eds.)

Recent Advances in IntelligentEngineering Systems

This volume is a collection of 19 chapters onintelligent engineering systems written byrespectable experts of the fields. The book consistsof three parts.The first part is devoted to thefoundational aspects of computational intelligence.It consists of 8 chapters that include studiesin genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic connectives,enhanced intelligence in product models, nature-inspired optimization technologies, particleswarm optimization, evolution algorithms, modelcomplexity of neural networks, and fitness landscapeanalysis.The second part contains contributionsto intelligent computation in networks, presentedin 5 chapters. The covered subjects include theapplication of self-organizing maps for earlydetection of denial of service attacks, combatingsecurity threats via immunity and adaptabilityin cognitive radio networks, novel modificationsin WSN network design for improved SNR andreliability, a conceptual framework for the design ofaudio based cognitive infocommunication[..]

FeaturesThis volume is a collection of 19 chapters onintelligent engineering systems written byrespectable experts of the fields. The book consistsof three parts.The first part is devoted to thefoundational aspects of computational intelligence. Itconsists of 8 chapters that include studies in geneticalgorithms, fuzzy logic connectives, enhancedintelligence in product models, nature-inspired [..]

ContentsPart I Foundation of Computational Intelligence.-Part II Intelligent Computation in Networks.- PartIII Application of Computational Intelligence.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); Appl. Mathematics / ComputationalMethods of Engineering




2012. XX, 440 p. 187 illus. (Studies in ComputationalIntelligence, Vol. 378) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-23228-2


M. Lazzaroni, Università di Milano, Crema, Italy

Reliability EngineeringBasic Concepts and Applications in ICT

This book gives a practical guide for designersand users in Information and CommunicationTechnology context. In particular, in the firstSection, the definition of the fundamental termsaccording to the international standards are given.Then, some theoretical concepts and reliabilitymodels are presented in Chapters 2 and 3: theaim is to evaluate performance for componentsand systems and reliability growth. Chapter 4, byintroducing the laboratory tests, puts in evidencethe reliability concept from the experimentalpoint of view. In ICT context, the failure rate for agiven system can be evaluate by means of specificreliability prediction handbooks; this aspect isconsidered in Chapter 5, with practical applications.In Chapters 6, 7 and 8, the more complex aspectsregarding both the Maintainability, Availability andDependability are taken into account; in particular,some fundamental techniques such as FMECA(Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) andFTA (Fault Tree Analysis) are[..]

FeaturesIt is well known that reliability and dependabilityare assuminga strategic role in all contextswhere productperformance and safety arespecific requirements.To this purpose this bookrepresentsa practical guide for designers and users inInformation and Communication Technology areaand for those that treat the different stages of the lifecycle of products.Starting from the definition of [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- The Concept of "Statistical"Reliability.- Reliability Analysis in the Design Phase.-Experimental Reliability and Laboratory Tests.-Reliability Prediction Handbooks: Evaluation ofthe System Failure Rate.- Repairable Systems andAvailability.- Techniques and Methods to SupportDependability.- Qualitative Techniques.

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk;Organization / Planning; Statistics for Engineering,Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and EarthSciences; Communications Engineering, Networks;R & D / Technology Policy





$99.00ISBN 978-3-642-20982-6

É. Cota, Instituto de Informática, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; A.de Morais Amory, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; M. SoaresLubaszewski, CEITEC SA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

Reliability, Availability andServiceability of Networks-on-Chip

This book presents an overview of the issues relatedto the test, diagnosis and fault-tolerance of Networkon Chip-based systems. It is the first book dedicatedto the quality aspects of NoC-based systems and willserve as an invaluable reference to the problems,challenges, solutions, and trade-offs related todesigning and implementing state-of-the-art, on-chip communication architectures.

FeaturesThis book presents an overview of the issues relatedto the test, diagnosis and fault-tolerance of Networkon Chip-based systems. It is the first book dedicatedto the quality aspects of NoC-based systems and willserve as an invaluable reference to the problems,challenges, solutions, and trade-offs related todesigning and implementing state-of-the-art, on-chip communication architectures. This [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- NoC Basics.- Systems-on-ChipTesting.- NoC Reuse for SoC Modular Testing.-Advanced Approaches for NoC Reuse.- Testand Diagnosis of Routers.- Test and Diagnosisof Communication Channels.- Error ControlCoding and Retransmission.- Error Location andReconfiguration.- Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering(CAD, CAE) and Design





$119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0790-4

P. Corke, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane,Australia

Robotics, Vision and ControlFundamental Algorithms in MATLAB

The practice of robotics and computer vision bothinvolve the application of computational algorithmsto data. Over the fairly recent history of the fields ofrobotics and computer vision a very large body ofalgorithms has been developed. However this bodyof knowledge is something of a barrier for anybodyentering the field, or even looking to see if they wantto enter the field — What is the right algorithm for aparticular problem?, and importantly, How can I tryit out without spending days coding and debuggingit from the original research papers?The author hasmaintained two open-source MATLAB Toolboxesfor more than 10 years: one for robotics and one forvision. The key strength of the Toolboxes providea set of tools that allow the user to work with realproblems, not trivial examples. For the student thebook makes the algorithms accessible, the Toolboxcode can be read to gain understanding, and theexamples illustrate how it can be used —instantgratification in just a couple of lines of[..]

FeaturesThe practice of robotics and computer vision bothinvolve the application of computational algorithmsto data. Over the fairly recent history of the fields ofrobotics and computer vision a very large body ofalgorithms has been developed. However this bodyof knowledge is something of a barrier for anybodyentering the field, or even looking to see if they wantto enter the field — What is the right [..]

ContentsPart I Foundations.- Part II Mobile Robots.- Part IIIArm-type Robots.- Part IV Vision.- Part V Roboticsand Vision.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence(incl. Robotics); Image Processing and ComputerVision; Signal, Image and Speech Processing;Machinery and Machine Elements; CognitivePsychology




2011. XXIV, 572 p. 338 illus., 295 in color. (SpringerTracts in Advanced Robotics, Vol. 73)

$79.95ISBN 978-3-642-20143-1


H. Pham, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA (Ed.)

Safety and Risk Modeling and ItsApplications

Safety and Risk Modeling presents the latest theoriesand methods of safety and risk with an emphasis onsafety and risk in modeling. It covers applications inseveral areas including transportations and securityrisk assessments, as well as applications related tocurrent topics in safety and risk.Safety and RiskModeling is a valuable resource for understandingthe latest developments in both qualitative andquantitative methods of safety and risk analysis andtheir applications in operating environments. Eachchapter has been written by active researchers orexperienced practitioners to bridge the gap betweentheory and practice and to trigger new researchchallenges in safety and risk. Topics include: safetyengineering, system maintenance, safety in design,failure analysis, and risk concept and modelling.Postgraduate students, researchers, and practitionersin many fields of engineering, operations research,management, and statistics will find Safety and RiskModeling a state-of-the-art[..]

FeaturesSafety and Risk Modeling presents the latest theoriesand methods of safety and risk with an emphasis onsafety and risk in modeling. It covers applications inseveral areas including transportations and securityrisk assessments, as well as applications related tocurrent topics in safety and risk.Safety and RiskModeling is a valuable resource for understandingthe latest developments [..]

Contents1. Reliability Modeling of Complex Systems.-2. The Price of Safety and Economic Reliability.-3. Reliability Analysis of Structures UnderHybrid Uncertainty.- 4. Maintenance andWarranty Concepts.- 5. Risk Analysis.- 6. RiskImportance Measures.- 7. Dependent Competing-Risk Degradation Systems.- 8. Risk and DesignManagement Based on Failure Mode.- 9. Risk-basedResource Allocation Models for Aviation Security.-10. Complex Risk and Uncertainty Modeling forEmergent Aviation Systems: An Application.-11. Sensor Management Problems of NuclearDetection.- 12. Risk Informed Decision Making[..]

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk;Simulation and Modeling; Engineering Design




2012. XIV, 429 p. 157 illus., 3 in color. (Springer Series inReliability Engineering) Hardcover

$229.00ISBN 978-0-85729-469-2

L. Fridman, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, MexicoCity, Mexico; J. Moreno, Universidad Nacional Autonoma deMexico, Mexico City, Mexico; R. Iriarte, Universidad NacionalAutonoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico (Eds.)

Sliding Modes after the first Decadeof the 21st CenturyState of the Art

The book presents the newest results of the majorworld research groups working in the area ofVariable Structure Systems and Sliding ModeControl (VSS/SMC). The research activity ofthese groups is coordinated by the IEEE TechnicalCommittee on Variable Structure Systems (VSS) andSliding Modes (SM). The presented results includethe reports of the research groups collaborating in aframework of the Unión European Union – Méxicoproject of Fondo de Cooperación Internacionalen Ciencia y Tecnología (FONCICyT) 93302titled "Automatization and Monitoring of EnergyProduction Processes via Sliding Mode Control".Thebook starts with the overview of the sliding modecontrol concepts and algorithms that were developedand discussed in the last two decades The researchpapers are combined in three sections:Part I: VSSand SM Algorithms and their AnalysisPart II: SMCDesignPart III: Applications of VSS and SMCThebook will be of interests of engineers, researchers andgraduate students working in the area[..]

FeaturesThe book presents the newest results of the majorworld research groups working in the area ofVariable Structure Systems and Sliding ModeControl (VSS/SMC). The research activity ofthese groups is coordinated by the IEEE TechnicalCommittee on Variable Structure Systems (VSS) andSliding Modes (SM). The presented results includethe reports of the research groups collaborating in aframework of the Unión [..]

ContentsPart I VSS and SM Algorithms and their Analysis.-Part II Sliding Mode Control Design.- Part IIIApplications.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control




2012. XXII, 598 p. 186 illus., 88 in color. (Lecture Notesin Control and Information Sciences, Vol. 412) Softcover

$199.00ISBN 978-3-642-22163-7

R. Pode, Kyung-Hee University, Seoul, Korea; B. Diouf, Kyung-HeeUniversity, Seoul, Korea

Solar Lighting

Limited availability of grid-based electricity isa major challenge faced by many developingcountries, particularly the rural population. Fuel-based lighting, such as the kerosene lantern, iswidespread in these areas, but it is a poor alternative,contributing to global warming and causing serioushealth problems. Several developing countries aretherefore now encouraging the use of sustainablelighting.Solar Lighting gives an in-depth analysisof energy-efficient light production through theuse of solar-powered LED systems. The authorspay particular attention to the interplay betweenenergy transformation and device efficiency.They also discuss diverse aspects of renewableenergy, including how an improvement in theefficiency of appliances can reduce the cost ofenergy.Solar Lighting is written for physicists,environmental experts and lighting engineers. It isalso suitable for undergraduate students in the fieldsof environmental science, electrical engineering andrenewable energy.

FeaturesLimited availability of grid-based electricity is amajor challenge faced by many developing countries,particularly the rural population. Fuel-based lighting,such as the kerosene lantern, is widespread in theseareas, but it is a poor alternative, contributing toglobal warming and causing serious health problems.Several developing countries are therefore nowencouraging the use of sustainable [..]

Contents1. Why Clean Energy.- 2. Solar PhotovoltaicElectricity.- 3. Light Emitting Diodes.- 4. OLEDLighting Technology.- 5. Acceptability of SolarPowered LED Lighting.

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; EngineeringEconomics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing;Sustainable Development; Renewable and GreenEnergy




2011. VII, 274 p. 116 illus., 24 in color. (Green Energyand Technology) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2133-6


J. Benesty, INRS-EMT, University of Quebec Montreal, QC,Canada; J. Chen, Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an,Shaanxi, China; E.A.P. Habets, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg/Fraunhofer IIS Erlangen, Germany

Speech Enhancement in the STFTDomain

This work addresses this problem in the short-timeFourier transform (STFT) domain. We divide thegeneral problem into five basic categories dependingon the number of microphones being used andwhether the interframe or interband correlationis considered. The first category deals with thesingle-channel problem where STFT coefficients atdifferent frames and frequency bands are assumedto be independent. In this case, the noise reductionfilter in each frequency band is basically a real gain.Since a gain does not improve the signal-to-noiseratio (SNR) for any given subband and frame, thenoise reduction is basically achieved by lifteringthe subbands and frames that are less noisy whileweighing down on those that are more noisy. Thesecond category also concerns the single-channelproblem. The difference is that now the interframecorrelation is taken into account and a filter isapplied in each subband instead of just a gain. Theadvantage of using the interframe correlation is thatwe can[..]

FeaturesThis work addresses this problem in the short-timeFourier transform (STFT) domain. We divide thegeneral problem into five basic categories dependingon the number of microphones being used andwhether the interframe or interband correlationis considered. The first category deals with thesingle-channel problem where STFT coefficients atdifferent frames and frequency bands are assumed tobe independent. In [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Single-Channel Speech Enhancementwith a Gain.- Single-Channel Speech Enhancementwith a Filter.- Multichannel Speech Enhancementwith Gains.- Multichannel Speech Enhancementwith Filters.- The Bifrequency Spectrum in SpeechEnhancement.- Summary and Perspectives.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; FourierAnalysis; Engineering Acoustics; Models andPrinciples




2012. VII, 109 p. 5 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical andComputer Engineering) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-23249-7

S.-A. Selouani, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada

Speech Processing and SoftComputing

Speech Processing and Soft Computing includescoverage of synergy between speech technologyand bio-inspired soft computing methods. Throughpractical cases, the author explores, dissects andexamines how soft computing may complementconventional techniques in speech enhancementand speech recognition in order to provide robustsystems. The material is especially useful tograduate students and experienced researcherswho are interested in expanding their horizonsand investigating new research directions throughreview of the theoretical and practical settings ofsoft computing methods in very recent speechapplications.

FeaturesN/A

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Speech EnhancementParadigm.- 3. Connectionist SubspaceDecomposition for Speech Enhancement.- 4.Variance of the Reconstruction Error Technique.- 5.Evolutionary Techniques for Speech Enhancement.-6. Robustness of Automatic Speech Recognition.-7. Artificial Neural Networks and SpeechRecognition.- 8. Evolutionary Algorithms andSpeech Recognition.- 9. Speaker Adaptation UsingEvolutionary-based Approach.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; User Interfacesand Human Computer Interaction; ComputationalIntelligence; Energy (general)




2012. IX, 104 p. 24 illus., 3 in color. (SpringerBriefs inSpeech Technology) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-1-4419-9684-8

R. Kramme, Titisee-Neustadt, Germany; K.-P. Hoffmann,Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering, St. Ingbert,Germany; R.S. Pozos, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA,USA (Eds.)

Springer Handbook of MedicalTechnology

This concise, user-oriented and up-to-datedesk reference offers a broad introduction tothe fascinating world of medical technology,fully considering today’s progress and furtherdevelopment in all relevant fields. The SpringerHandbook of Medical Technology is a systemizedand well-structured guideline which distinguishesitself through simplification and condensationof complex facts. This book is an indispensableresource for professionals working directly orindirectly with medical systems and appliancesevery day. It is also meant for graduate and postgraduate students in hospital management, medicalengineering, and medical physics.

FeaturesThis concise, user-oriented and up-to-datedesk reference offers a broad introduction tothe fascinating world of medical technology,fully considering today’s progress and furtherdevelopment in all relevant fields. The SpringerHandbook of Medical Technology is a systemizedand well-structured guideline which distinguishesitself through simplification and condensation ofcomplex facts. This [..]

ContentsPart A Medical Technology Basics.- Part BFunctional Diagnostics Devices.- Part C MedicalImaging.- Part D Therapeutic Devices.- Part EMonitoring.- Part F Medical Information Processingand Communication.- Part G Equipment andToolsAppendices.- About the Authors.- SubjectIndex.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Biophysics and BiologicalPhysics; Imaging / Radiology; Public Health; HumanPhysiology




2012. XLVI, 1499 p. 1008 illus. in color. Hardcover

approx. $199.00ISBN 978-3-540-74657-7


H. Gurnani, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA; A.Mehrotra, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA; S. Ray,McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada (Eds.)

Supply Chain DisruptionsTheory and Practice of Managing Risk

One of the most critical issues facing supply chainmanagers in today’s globalized and highly uncertainbusiness environments is how to deal proactivelywith disruptions that might affect the complicatedsupply networks characterizing modern enterprises.Supply Chain Disruptions: Theory and Practice ofManaging Risk presents a state-of the-art perspectiveon this particular issue.Supply Chain Disruptions:Theory and Practice of Managing Risk demonstratesthat effective management of supply disruptionsnecessitates both strategic and tactical measures– the former involving optimal design of supplynetworks; the latter involving inventory, financeand demand management. It shows that managersought to use all available levers at their disposalthroughout the supply network – like sourcing andpricing strategies, providing financial subsidies,encouraging information sharing and incentivealignment between supply chain partners – in orderto tackle supply disruptions. The editors combineup-to-date[..]

FeaturesOne of the most critical issues facing supply chainmanagers in today’s globalized and highly uncertainbusiness environments is how to deal proactivelywith disruptions that might affect the complicatedsupply networks characterizing modern enterprises.Supply Chain Disruptions: Theory and Practice ofManaging Risk presents a state-of the-art perspectiveon this particular issue.Supply [..]

ContentsSourcing Strategies to Manage Supply Disruptions.-Tackling Supply Disruptions Through DemandManagement.- Supply Disruption ManagementThrough Information Sharing.- Supply DisruptionManagement and Financial Subsidies.- Supply ChainNetwork Design.- An Industry View of SupplyDisruption Management.

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk;Industrial and Production Engineering; Production /Logistics





$179.00ISBN 978-0-85729-777-8

C.R. Popa, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Synthesis of ComputationalStructures for Analog SignalProcessing

Synthesis of Computational Structures for AnalogSignal Processing focuses on analysis and designof analog signal processing circuits. The authorpresents a multitude of design techniques forimproving the performances of analog signalprocessing circuits, and proposes specificimplementation strategies that can be used in CMOStechnology. The author's discussion proceeds fromthe perspective of signal processing as it relatesto analog. Included are coverage of low-powerdesign, portable equipment, wireless nano-sensorsand medical implantable devices.The material isespecially appropriate for researchers and specialistsin the area of analog and mixed-signal CMOS VLSIdesign, as well as postgraduate or Ph.D. studentsworking on analog microelectronics.

FeaturesSynthesis of Computational Structures for AnalogSignal Processing focuses on analysis and designof analog signal processing circuits. The authorpresents a multitude of design techniques forimproving the performances of analog signalprocessing circuits, and proposes specificimplementation strategies that can be used in CMOStechnology. The author's discussion proceeds fromthe perspective of signal [..]

Contents1. Differential Structures.- 2. Voltage and CurrentMultiplier Circuits.- 3. Squaring Circuits.- 4. Square-root Circuits.- 5. Exponential Circuits.- 6. EuclideanDistance Circuits.- 7. Active Resistor Circuits.- 8.Multifunctional Structures

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Circuitsand Systems; Appl. Mathematics / ComputationalMethods of Engineering





$179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0402-6

D. Gross, Technische Universität Darmstadt; W. Hauger,Technische Universität Darmstadt; J. Schröder, UniversitätDuisburg-Essen; W.A. Wall, Technische Universität München,Garching

Technische Mechanik 2Elastostatik

Der Bestseller zur Technischen Mechanik erscheintjetzt in der 11. Auflage. Ergänzend zum Buch findetder Leser interaktive Lernprogramme im Netz unterhttp://www.tm-tools.de. Der Band Elastostatik istder zweite Teil des vierbändigen Lehrbuchs überTechnische Mechanik für Ingenieurstudentenaller Fachrichtungen. Ziel des Werkes ist es, dasVerständnis der wesentlichen Grundgesetzeder Mechanik zu vermitteln. Studierendesollen die Fähigkeit entwickeln, mit Hilfe derMechanik Ingenieurprobleme zu formulieren undselbständig zu lösen. Das Buch enthält zahlreichedurchgerechnete Beispiele, mit deren Hilfe der Leserdie Anwendung der Grundgesetze nachvollziehenkann. Der dargestellte Stoff orientiert sich inhaltlichan den Kursen in Technischer Mechanik andeutschsprachigen Hochschulen. Band 1 behandeltdie Statik, Band 3 die Kinetik und Band 4 dieHydromechanik, Elemente der Höheren Mechanikund die Numerischen Methoden; geeignet fürIngenieurstudenten aller Fachrichtungen anUniversitäten und[..]

FeaturesDer Bestseller zur Technischen Mechanik erscheintjetzt in der 11. Auflage. Ergänzend zum Buch findetder Leser interaktive Lernprogramme im Netz unterhttp://www.tm-tools.de. Der Band Elastostatik istder zweite Teil des vierbändigen Lehrbuchs überTechnische Mechanik für Ingenieurstudentenaller Fachrichtungen. Ziel des Werkes ist es, dasVerständnis der wesentlichen Grundgesetze der [..]

ContentsEinführung.- Zug und Druck in Stäben.-Spannungszustand.- Verzerrungszustand,Elastizitätsgesetz.- Balkenbiegung.- Torsion.- DerArbeitsbegriff in der Elastostatik.- Knickung.-Verbundquerschnitte.- Englische Fachausdrücke.-Sachverzeichnis.

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Appl.Mathematics / Computational Methods ofEngineering; Engineering (general)




2012. IX, 310 S. 165 Abb., 139 in Farbe. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-642-19983-7


D. Gross, Technische Universität Darmstadt; W. Hauger,Technische Universität Darmstadt; P. Wriggers, UniversitätHannover

Technische Mechanik 4Hydromechanik, Elemente der Höheren Mechanik,Numerische Methoden

Dieser Band ist der vierte Teil des Lehrbuches überTechnische Mechanik für Ingenieurstudenten undPraktiker aller Fachrichtungen. Behandelt werden.Hydromechanik, Grundlagen der Elastizitätstheorie,Statik spezieller Tragwerke, Schwingungenkontinuierlicher Systeme, Einführung in dieStabilitätstheorie, Viskoelastizität und Plastizitätund numerische Methoden in der Mechanik. DasWerk enthält zahlreiche durchgerechnete Beispiele,die das Verständnis des Stoffes erleichtern. Band 1behandelt die Statik, Band 2 die Elastostatik, Band 3die Kinetik.

FeaturesDieser Band ist der vierte Teil des Lehrbuches überTechnische Mechanik für Ingenieurstudenten undPraktiker aller Fachrichtungen. Behandelt werden -Hydromechanik- Grundlagen der Elastizitätstheorie- Statik spezieller Tragwerke - Schwingungenkontinuierlicher Systeme - Einführung in dieStabilitätstheorie - Viskoelastizität und Plastizität -Numerische [..]

ContentsHydromechanik.- Grundlagen derElastizitätstheorie.- Statik spezieller Tragwerke.-Schwingungen kontinuierlicher Systeme.-Stabilität elastischer Strukturen.- Viskoelastizitätund Plastizität.- Numerische Methoden inder Mechanik.- Englische Fachausdrücke.-Sachverzeichnis.

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Mechanics;Engineering (general)




2012. XI, 503 S. 213 Abb. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-16827-7

M. Tehranipoor, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA; K.Peng, Freescale Semiconductor, Austin, TX, USA; K. Chakrabarty,Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

Test and Diagnosis for Small-DelayDefects

This book will introduce new techniques fordetecting and diagnosing small-delay defects inintegrated circuits. Although this sort of timingdefect is commonly found in integrated circuitsmanufactured with nanometer technology, this willbe the first book to introduce effective and scalablemethodologies for screening and diagnosing small-delay defects, including important parameters suchas process variations, crosstalk, and power supplynoise.

FeaturesThis book introduces new techniques for detectingand diagnosing small-delay defects (SDD) inintegrated circuits. Although this sort of timingdefect is commonly found in integrated circuitsmanufactured with nanometer technology, this willbe the first book to introduce effective and scalablemethodologies for screening and diagnosing small-delay defects, including important parameters suchas process [..]

ContentsIntroduction to VLSI Testing.- Delay Test andSystem-Delay Defects.- Long Path-Based HybridMethod.- Process Variations- and Crosstalk-Aware Pattern Selection.- Power Supply Noise-and Crosstalk-Aware Hybrid Method.- SDD-BasedHybrid Method.- Maximizing Crosstalk Effect onCritical Paths.- Maximizing Power Supply Noiseon Critical Paths.- Faster-than-at-speed Test.-Introduction to Diagnosis.- Diagnosing Noise-Induced SDDs by Using Dynamic SDF.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Performance and Reliability;Nanotechnology and Microengineering





$129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8296-4

Y.B. Zudin, Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation, Moscow,Russia

Theory of Periodic Conjugate HeatTransfer

This book presents the theory of periodic conjugateheat transfer in a detailed way. The effects ofthermophysical properties and geometry of a solidbody on the commonly used and experimentallydetermined heat transfer coefficient are analyticallypresented from a general point of view. The mainobjective of the book is a simplified description ofthe interaction between a solid body and a fluid asa boundary value problem of the heat conductionequation for the solid body. At the body surface,the true heat transfer coefficient is composed oftwo parts: the true mean value resulting from thesolution of the steady state heat transfer problemand a periodically variable part, the periodic timeand length to describe the oscillatory hydrodynamiceffects. The second edition is extended by (i) theanalysis of stability boundaries in helium flow atsupercritical conditions in a heated channel withrespect to the interaction between a solid body and afluid; (ii) a periodic model and a method of heat[..]

FeaturesThis book presents the theory of periodic conjugateheat transfer in a detailed way. The effects ofthermophysical properties and geometry of a solidbody on the commonly used and experimentallydetermined heat transfer coefficient are analyticallypresented from a general point of view. The mainobjective of the book is a simplified description ofthe interaction between a solid body and a fluid as aboundary [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Construction of a general solution ofthe problem.- Solution of characteristic problems.-Universal algorithm of computation of the factorof conjugation.- Solution of special problems.-Step and non-periodic oscillations of the heattransfer intensity.- Practical applications of thetheory.- Wall’s thermal effect on hydrodynamicflow stability.- Periodical model of turbulence heattransfer.

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and MassTransfer; Appl. Mathematics / ComputationalMethods of Engineering; Energy Technology;Energy Systems; Applied and Technical Physics;Thermodynamics




2012. XX, 226 p. 58 illus. (Mathematical Engineering,Vol. 5) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-21420-2


F. Nekoogar, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,Livermore, CA, USA; F. Dowla, Lawrence Livermore NationalLaboratory, Livermore, CA, USA

Ultra-Wideband Radio FrequencyIdentification Systems

Ultra-Wideband Radio Frequency IdentificationSystems describes the essentials of radiofrequency identification systems as well as theirtarget markets. The authors provide a studyof commercially available RFID systems andcharacterizes their performance in terms ofread range and reliability in the presence ofconductive and dielectric materials. The capabilitiesand limitations of some commercial RFIDsystems are reported followed by comprehensivediscussions of the advantages and challenges ofusing ultra-wideband technology for tag/readercommunications. The book presents practicalaspects of UWB RFID system such as: pulsegeneration, remote powering, tag and reader antennadesign, as well as special applications of UWB RFIDsin a simple and easy-to-understand language.

FeaturesUltra-Wideband Radio Frequency IdentificationSystems describes the essentials of radiofrequency identification systems as well as theirtarget markets. The authors provide a studyof commercially available RFID systems andcharacterizes their performance in terms of readrange and reliability in the presence of conductiveand dielectric materials. The capabilities andlimitations of some [..]

Contents1: Basics of radio frequency identification (RFID)systems.- 2: Characteristics and limitations ofconventional RFIDs.- 3: Improvements in RFIDphysical layer using ultra-wideband signals.-4:Ultra-wideband technology for RF tags: concepts,implementations, and regulations.- 5: Antennadesign for ultra-wideband passive RFID systems.- 6:RF tags for special applications.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Microwaves,RF and Optical Engineering; CommunicationsEngineering, Networks; Control , Robotics,Mechatronics; Circuits and Systems; ComputerSystems Organization and CommunicationNetworks





$119.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9700-5

L. Magnani, University of Pavia, Italy

Understanding ViolenceThe Intertwining of Morality, Religion and Violence: APhilosophical Stance

This volume sets out to give a philosophical“applied” account of violence, engaged with bothempirical and theoretical debates in other disciplinessuch as cognitive science, sociology, psychiatry,anthropology, political theory, evolutionary biology,and theology. The book’s primary thesis is thatviolence is inescapably intertwined with moralityand typically enacted for “moral” reasons. To showthis, the book compellingly demonstrates howmorality operates to trigger and justify violenceand how people, in their violent behaviors, canengage and disengage with discrete moralities. Theauthor’s fundamental account of language, andin particular its normative aspects, is particularlyinsightful as regards extending the range of whatis to be understood as violence beyond the domainof physical harm. By employing concepts suchas “coalition enforcement”, “moral bubbles”,“cognitive niches”, “overmoralization”, “militaryintelligence” and so on, the book aims to spell outhow perpetrators and[..]

FeaturesThis volume sets out to give a philosophical“applied” account of violence, engaging with bothempirical and theoretical debates in other disciplinessuch as cognitive science, sociology, psychiatry,anthropology, political theory, evolutionary biology,and theology. The book’s primary thesis is thatviolence, also understood as violence beyond thedomain of physical harm, is inescapably intertwinedwith [..]

Contents“Military Intelligence”.- The Violent Nature ofLanguage.- Moral Bubbles: Legitimizing andDissimulating Violence.- Moral and ViolentMediators.- Multiple Individual Moralities MayTrigger Violence.- Religion, Morality, and Violence.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Ethics; Philosophy ofMan; Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methodsof Engineering




2012. XVI, 340 p. (Studies in Applied Philosophy,Epistemology and Rational Ethics, Vol. 1) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-21971-9

N. Voros, Technological Educational Institute of Mesolonghi,Nafpaktos, Greece; A. Mukherjee, University of Central Florida,Orlando, FL, USA; N. Sklavos, Technological Educational Instituteof Patras, Pyrgos, Greece; K. Masselos, University of Peloponnese,Tripolis, Greece; M. Huebner, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology,Karlsruhe, Germany (Eds.)

VLSI 2010 Annual SymposiumSelected papers

VLSI 2010 Annual Symposium will present extendedversions of the best papers presented in ISVLSI2010 conference. The areas covered by the paperswill include among others: Emerging Trends inVLSI, Nanoelectronics, Molecular, Biological andQuantum Computing. MEMS, VLSI Circuits andSystems, Field-programmable and ReconfigurableSystems, System Level Design, System-on-a-ChipDesign, Application-Specific Low Power, VLSISystem Design, System Issues in Complexity, LowPower, Heat Dissipation, Power Awareness in VLSIDesign, Test and Verification, Mixed-Signal Designand Analysis, Electrical/Packaging Co-Design,Physical Design, Intellectual property creating andsharing.

FeaturesThis book intends to serve as a basis for presentingto young and experienced scientists the latestadvances in VLSI technology and related areas,and how they can be effectively employed for thedesign of modern systems. All contributions tothe book have been carefully written, focusing onthe pedagogical aspect so as to become a relevantteaching material. Therefore, this book addresses inparticular [..]

Contents1. Intelligent NOC Hotspot Prediction.- 2. AccurateAsynchronous Network-on-Chip Simulation Basedon a Delay-Aware Model.- 3. Trust ManagementThrough Hardware Means: Design Concernsand Optimizations.- 4. MULTICUBE: Multi-Objective Design Space Exploration of Multi-CoreArchitectures.- 5. 2PARMA: Parallel Paradigms andRun-time Management Techniques for Many-CoreArchitectures.- 6. Adaptive Task Migration Policiesfor Thermal Control in MPSoCs.- 7. A High LevelSynthesis Exploration Framework with IterativeDesign Space Partitioning.- 8. A Scalable BandwidthAware Architecture for[..]

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Computer SystemsOrganization and Communication Networks;Register-Transfer-Level Implementation;Performance and Reliability; ComputationalBiology / Bioinformatics; Electronics andMicroelectronics, Instrumentation




2012. X, 346 p. 170 illus. (Lecture Notes in ElectricalEngineering, Vol. 105) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-94-007-1487-8


W. Schreiber, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg; P. Zimmermann,Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg (Eds.)

Virtuelle Techniken im industriellenUmfeldDas AVILUS-Projekt - Technologien und Anwendungen

Das Buch behandelt den Einsatz VirtuellerTechnologien über den gesamten Lebenszyklus –also von der Entstehung von Produkten bis zumEnd of Production (EOP). Dargestellt werdendie Konzepte zur Informationsbereitstellungim PLM-Prozess (Product Life CycleManagement), Simulation und Rendering,Lokalisation und Tracking sowie weitere Themenaus den Bereichen der Virtuellen und ErweitertenRealität. Das Buch beschreibt die Ergebnisse desAVILUS-Projekts, in dem die Anwendungender genannten Technologien im Fokus stehen.Die Anwendungen werden an Hand vonDemonstratoren in mehr als 40 verschiedenenSzenarien beschrieben und zeigen Potenzialezur Steigerung der Wirtschaftlichkeit und derQualität in Industrie und in kleinen und mittlerenUnternehmen auf.Mit Hilfe einer Webcamkönnen 3D-Informationen auf gekennzeichnetenBuchseiten in das Magic Book geladen und aufeinem Bildschirm dargestellt werden.

FeaturesDas Buch behandelt den Einsatz VirtuellerTechnologien über den gesamten Lebenszyklus –also von der Entstehung von Produkten bis zumEnd of Production (EOP). Dargestellt werdendie Konzepte zur Informationsbereitstellungim PLM-Prozess (Product Life CycleManagement), Simulation und Rendering,Lokalisation und Tracking sowie weitere Themenaus den Bereichen der Virtuellen und ErweitertenRealität. [..]

ContentsGeleitwort des BMBF.- Vorwort.-Einleitung.- Das Verbundprojekt AVILUS.-Technologien.- Applikationen/ Anwendungen.-Querschnittsthemen.- Zusammenarbeit mit anderenVerbundprojekten.- Zusammenfassung undAusblick.- Anhang.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; ImageProcessing and Computer Vision; AutomotiveEngineering; Pattern Recognition




2011. XIV, 346 S. 120 Abb. in Farbe. Mit DVD. Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-20635-1

H. Göbel, Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg; H. Siemund,Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg

Übungsaufgaben zur Halbleiter-Schaltungstechnik

Dieses Übungsbuch enthält vollständigdurchgerechnete Aufgaben aus der Halbleiter-Schaltungstechnik. Es werden die ThemenHalbleiterphysik, Bauelemente, Verstärker- undLogikschaltungen sowie der Entwurf integrierterSchaltungen abgedeckt. Anhand ausgewählterAufgaben erkennt der Leser die Vorgehensweise beider Lösung von Problemen aus den verschiedenenBereichen der Halbleiter-Schaltungstechnik. DasErlernen von methodischen Fähigkeiten stehtim Vordergrund, weshalb auf die ausführlicheDarstellung der Lösungswege besonderer Wertgelegt wurde. Das Übungsbuch ergänzt dasebenfalls im Springer-Verlag erschienene LehrbuchEinführung in die Halbleiter-Schaltungstechnik,es kann jedoch auch unabhängig von diesemverwendet werden. Online-Materialien auf demExtrasserver: PSpice-Dateien des LernprogrammsS.m.i.L.E und die Studentenversion desSchaltungssimulators OrCAD-PSpice 9.1.Neu inder 2. Auflage sind Aufgaben zu optoelektronischenBauelementen.

FeaturesDieses Übungsbuch enthält vollständigdurchgerechnete Aufgaben aus der Halbleiter-Schaltungstechnik. Es werden die ThemenHalbleiterphysik, Bauelemente, Verstärker- undLogikschaltungen sowie der Entwurf integrierterSchaltungen abgedeckt. Anhand ausgewählterAufgaben erkennt der Leser die Vorgehensweise beider Lösung von Problemen aus den verschiedenenBereichen der Halbleiter-Schaltungstechnik. Das [..]

ContentsGrundlagen der Halbleiterphysik.- Diode.-Bipolartransistor.- Feldeffekttransistor.-Der Transistor als Verstärker.-Transistorgrundschaltungen.-Operationsverstärker.- Frequenzverhalten analogerSchaltungen.- Rückkopplung in Verstärkern.-Logikschaltungen.- Herstellung integrierterSchaltungen in CMOS-Technik.- Anhang.

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;Computer Hardware; Circuits and Systems




2012. XVI, 245 S. Mit online files/update. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-21010-5

M. Filtz, Technische Universität Berlin; H. Henke, TechnischeUniversität Berlin

Übungsbuch ElektromagnetischeFelder

Dieses Übungsbuch bietet Aufgaben aus denGebieten: Elektrostatik, stationäre Strömungsfelder,Magnetostatik, quasistationäre Felder undelektromagnetische Wellen. Ein einführendes Kapitelmit den wichtigsten Formeln ist jedem Gebietvorangestellt.Die Übungsaufgaben haben einenunterschiedlichen Schwierigkeitsgrad, wobei dieanspruchsvolleren extra gekennzeichnet sind. Nebenden vollständig durchgerechneten Beispielen gibtes Ergänzungsaufgaben, bei denen nur das Resultatangegeben ist. Diese eignen sich somit ideal zurSelbstkontrolle und Prüfungsvorbereitung. GroßenWert legten die Autoren darauf, auch Problememit praktischer Bedeutung zu behandeln unddurch numerische Auswertung, die Ergebnissezu veranschaulichen.Die 2. Auflage wurdedurch zusätzliche Übungsaufgaben und durchAnimationen im Internet ergänzt.Das Übungsbuchergänzt das Lehrbuch „Elektromagnetische Felder"von Heino Henke. Es richtet sich sowohl anStudierende als auch an den in der Praxis tätigenIngenieur.

FeaturesDieses Übungsbuch bietet Aufgaben aus denGebieten: Elektrostatik, stationäre Strömungsfelder,Magnetostatik, quasistationäre Felder undelektromagnetische Wellen. Ein einführendes Kapitelmit den wichtigsten Formeln ist jedem Gebietvorangestellt.Die Übungsaufgaben haben einenunterschiedlichen Schwierigkeitsgrad, wobei dieanspruchsvolleren extra gekennzeichnet sind. Nebenden vollständig [..]

ContentsElektrostatische Felder.- Stationäres Strömungsfeld.-Magnetostatische Felder.- QuasistationäreFelder.- Beliebig zeitveränderliche Felder.-Literaturverzeichnis.

Fields of interestMicrowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; ClassicalElectrodynamics, Wave Phenomena; ElectricalEngineering




2012. XIII, 281 S. 162 Abb. (Springer-Lehrbuch)Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-19741-3

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Environment

D.J. Davidson, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; M.Gismondi, Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB, Canada

Challenging Legitimacy at thePrecipice of Energy Calamity

Human history has often been described as aprogressive relinquishment from environmentalconstraints. Now, it seems, we have come fullcircle. The ecological irrationalities associated withindustrial societies have a lengthy history, and ourpurpose in the proposed book is not to catalogue thislitany of wrongs. Rather, this book is about politicalresponses to global environmental crisis at a crucialturning point in history, by focusing on the politicaldiscourses surrounding the tar sands in Alberta,Canada.

FeaturesTwo intersecting moments of the Twenty-firstCentury define our politics, economies, and futureprospects for civilization: the mounting evidence forglobal climate change, now unequivocally attributedto socio-economic activities, and its de-stabilizingeffects on our biosphere, combined with the endof easy oil and the easy wealth it generates. On theenergy question, non-conventional fossil fuels have[..]

ContentsLook Who's Talking.- Observing Global Flows.-Visualizing the Tar Sands Through Time.- Capital,Labour, and the State.- Ecological Disruption.-Energy Matters.- Lessons from the Study.- A Viewfrom the Future.- Index.

Fields of interestEnvironment (general); Energy Policy, Economicsand Management; Climate Change; MineralResources; Political Science, general





$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0286-2

J.A. Tainter, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA; T.W. Patzek,The University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA

Drilling DownThe Gulf Oil Debacle and Our Energy Dilemma

For more than a century, oil has been the engine ofgrowth for a society that delivers an unprecedentedstandard of living to many. We now take for grantedthat economic growth is good, necessary, and eveninevitable, but also feel a sense of unease about thesimultaneous growth of complexity in the processesand institutions that generate and manage thatgrowth. As societies grow more complex through thebounty of cheap energy, they also confront problemsthat seem to increase in number and severity. Inthis era of fossil fuels, cheap energy and increasingcomplexity have been in a mutually-reinforcingspiral. The more energy we have and the moreproblems our societies confront, the more we growcomplex and require still more energy. How did ourdemand for energy, our technological prowess, theresulting need for complex problem solving, andthe end of easy oil conspire to make the DeepwaterHorizon oil spill increasingly likely, if not inevitable?This book explains the real causal factors leading[..]

FeaturesFor more than a century, oil has been the engine ofgrowth for a society that delivers an unprecedentedstandard of living to many. We now take for grantedthat economic growth is good, necessary, and eveninevitable, but also feel a sense of unease about thesimultaneous growth of complexity in the processesand institutions that generate and manage thatgrowth. As societies grow more complex through the[..]

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. The Significance of Oil inthe Gulf of Mexico.- 3. The Energy that Runs theWorld.- 4. Offshore Drilling and Production: AShort History.- 5. The Energy-Complexity Spiral.-6. The Benefits and Costs of Complexity.- 7. WhatHappened at the Macondo Well.- 8. Why the GulfDisaster Happened.- 9. Our Energy and ComplexityDilemma: Prospects for the Future.- AppendixA. GlossaryAppendix B. Offshore Production.-Appendix C. Operating an Offshore Platform.-Index.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Management; Energy Economics;Energy Policy, Economics and Management;Operation Research / Decision Theory; StatisticalPhysics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity;Sustainable Development




2012. IX, 242 p. 97 illus., 47 in color. Softcover

$19.95ISBN 978-1-4419-7676-5

A. Malik, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; E. Grohmann,University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany (Eds.)

Environmental ProtectionStrategies for SustainableDevelopment

The environment of our planet is degrading atan alarming rate because of non-sustainableurbanization, industrialization and agriculture.Unsustainable trends in relation to climate changeand energy use, threats to public health, povertyand social exclusion, demographic pressureand ageing, management of natural resources,biodiversity loss, land use and transport stillpersist and new challenges are arising. Since thesenegative trends bring about a sense of urgency,short term action is required, whilst maintaininga longer term perspective. The main challengeis to gradually change our current unsustainableconsumption and production patterns and thenonintegrated approach to policy-making. Thisbook covers the broad area including potential ofrhizospheric microorganisms in the sustainableplant development in anthropogenic polluted soils,bioremediation of pesticides from soil and wastewater, toxic metals from soil, biological treatment ofpulp and paper industry wastewater, sustainable[..]

FeaturesThe environment of our planet is degrading atan alarming rate because of non-sustainableurbanization, industrialization and agriculture.Unsustainable trends in relation to climate changeand energy use, threats to public health, poverty andsocial exclusion, demographic pressure and ageing,management of natural resources, biodiversityloss, land use and transport still persist and newchallenges are [..]

Contentsa1. Environmental Protection Strategies: Anoverview.- 2. The potential of rhizosphericmicroorganisms to promote the plant growth indisturbed soils.-3. Sustainable solutions for agroprocessing waste management: An overview.-4.Dyes - Environmental Impact and Remediation. -5.Molecular detection of resistance and transfer genesin environmental samples Elisabeth Grohmann andKarsten Arends.-6. Key biochemical attributes toassess soil ecosystem sustainability.-7. Methods forGenotoxicity testing of environmental pollutants.-8.Trends in biological degradation of cyanobacteriaand[..]

Fields of interestSustainable Development; EnvironmentalManagement; Agriculture; Waste Management /Waste Technology; Applied Microbiology




2012. XIV, 605 p. 67 illus., 19 in color. (Strategies forSustainability, Vol. 0) Hardcover

$229.00ISBN 978-94-007-1590-5

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J.K. Lein, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA

Environmental SensingAnalytical Techniques for Earth Observation

Remote sensing has witnessed a renaissance as newsensor systems, data collection capabilities andimage processing methodologies have expandedthe technological capabilities of this science intonew and important applications areas. Perhapsnowhere has this trend been more evident than inthe study of earth environments. Within this broadapplication area remote sensing has proven to be aninvaluable asset supporting timely data gathering ata range of synoptic scales, facilitating the mappingof complex landscapes and promoting the analysisof environmental process. Yet remote sensing’scontribution to the study of human/environmentalinteraction is scattered throughout a rich and diverseliterature spanning the social and physical sciences,which frustrates access to, and the sharing of theknowledge gained through, these recent advances,and inhibits the operational use of these methodsand techniques in day to day environmental practice,a recognized gap that reduces the effectiveness of[..]

FeaturesRemote sensing is a mature technology that hasbeen largely under- utilized in a world increasingfocus on Geographic Information Systems. With thegoal of encouraging a wider appreciation of whatthis science can achieve, Environmental Sensing:Analytical Techniques for Earth Observationintroduces the scope and method of remote sensingwithin the context of environmental analysis andassessment. [..]

ContentsThe Earth Observation Perspective.- EnvironmentalSensing.- Sensors and Systems.- Fundamentalsof Image Processing.- Sensing Uncertainty.-Environmental Characterization.- EnvironmentalMonitoring and Change Detection.- ThermalSensing and Anomaly Detection.- Hyper-spectralSensing.- Hyper-spectral Classification.- Object-based Analysis.- Forensic Remote Sensing.-Integrative Sensing.- Index.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Management; GeographicalInformation Systems / Cartography; Monitoring /Environmental Analysis





$79.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0142-1

J. Klapp, Instituto Nacional des Investigaciones Nucleares, MexicoCity, Mexico; A. Cros, Instituto de Astronomia y Meteorologia,Guadalajara, Mexico; O. Velasco Fuentes, CICESE, Ensenada,Mexico; C. Stern, UNAM, Mexico, Mexico; M.A. Rodriguez Meza,Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones, Mexico City, Mexico (Eds.)

Experimental and TheoreticalAdvances in Fluid Dynamics

The book is comprised of lectures and selectedcontributions presented at the Enzo Levi and XVIAnnual Meeting of the Fluid Dynamic Division ofthe Mexican Physical Society in 2010. It is aimed atfourth year undergraduate and graduate students, aswell as scientists in the fields of physics, engineeringand chemistry with an interest in fluid dynamicsfrom the experimental and theoretical point ofview. The lectures are introductory and avoidthe use of complicated mathematics. The otherselected contributions are also geared to fourthyear undergraduate and graduate students. Thefluid dynamics applications include multiphaseflow, convection, diffusion, heat transfer, rheology,granular material, viscous flow, porous media flow,geophysics and astrophysics. The material containedin the book includes recent advances in experimentaland theoretical fluid dynamics and will be of greatuse to those involved in either teaching and/orresearch.

FeaturesThe book is comprised of lectures and selectedcontributions presented at the Enzo Levi and XVIAnnual Meeting of the Fluid Dynamic Division ofthe Mexican Physical Society in 2010. It is aimed atfourth year undergraduate and graduate students, aswell as scientists in the fields of physics, engineeringand chemistry with an interest in fluid dynamicsfrom the experimental and theoretical point of view.[..]

ContentsInvited Lectures.- Geophysics and Astrophysics.-Multiphase Flow and Porous Media.- Convection,Diffusion and Heat Transfer.- Rheology andGranular Media.- Viscous Flow.- Gallery of Fluids.

Fields of interestEnvironment (general); Geophysics andEnvironmental Physics




2012. XXII, 517 p. 286 illus., 19 in color. (EnvironmentalScience and Engineering) Hardcover

$229.00ISBN 978-3-642-17957-0

J.E. Landmeyer, U.S. Geological Survey, Columbia, SC, USA

Introduction to Phytoremediationof Contaminated GroundwaterHistorical Foundation, Hydrologic Control, and ContaminantRemediation

This book provides the reader with thecomprehensive view necessary to understand andcritically evaluate the design, implementation,and monitoring of phytoremediation at sitescharacterized by contaminated groundwater.Part I presents the historical foundation of theinteraction between plants and groundwater,introduces fundamental groundwater conceptsfor plant physiologists, and introduces basic plantphysiology for hydrogeologists. Part II presentsinformation on how to assess, design, implement,and monitor phytoremediation projects forhydrologic control. Part III presents how plants takeup and detoxify a wide range of organic xenobioticsin contaminated groundwater systems, and providesvarious approaches on how this can be assessed andmonitored. Throughout, concepts are emphasizedwith numerous case studies, illustrations andpertinent literature citations.

FeaturesThis book provides the reader with thecomprehensive view necessary to understand andcritically evaluate the design, implementation,and monitoring of phytoremediation at sitescharacterized by contaminated groundwater. Part I presents the historical foundation of theinteraction between plants and groundwater,introduces fundamental groundwater concepts forplant physiologists, and [..]

ContentsFrom the contents:PART I: Overview ofPlants, Groundwater and Their Interaction:Historical Foundation of Plant and GroundwaterInteractions.- Integration of Plant and GroundwaterInteractions.- Fundamentals of Plant Anatomy andPhysiology Related to Water Use.- Fundamentalsof Groundwater Hydrogeology.- Plant andGroundwater Interactions under PristineConditions.- PART II: Plant and GroundwaterInteractions for Hydrologic Control.- SiteAssessment and Characterization.- PlantSelection, Installation, and Management to AffectGroundwater Systems.- Conceptual Frameworksfor[..]

Fields of interestTerrestrial Pollution; Hydrogeology; Plant Sciences;Environmental Engineering / Biotechnology; PlantEcology; Waste Water Technology / Water PollutionControl / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution




2012. XXI, 415 p. 172 illus., 15 in color. Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-94-007-1956-9

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K. Elle, Hamburg, Germany

Metaphorical ManagementUsing Intuition and Creativity as a Guiding Mechanism forComplex Systems

In times of general instability change management isa great challenge. Our fossil mental patterns are notsufficient any more to be able to navigate sensibly theglobal scenario of complexity. Metaphorical thinkingis a method which releases creative impulsesinto every change process and is of practical use,activating collective knowledge as a new networkresource at the same time. This book reflects moderneconomy, ecology, sustainability and perceptionfrom an artistic perspective. However, it is not somuch about "art", but rather how the modern artisttakes on a serving role in the social arena again. Hemakes his creative knowledge available to connectprocesses of large-scale social development, heextends the boundaries of our scientifically limitedworld view and creates inspired playgrounds wherethe sensory-visionary can freely interact with thetechnically-necessary. This is no new aesthetic theorybut rather a practical application of the creativeprocess in operation at the[..]

FeaturesIn times of general instability change management isa great challenge. Our fossil mental patterns are notsufficient any more to be able to navigate sensibly theglobal scenario of complexity. Metaphorical thinkingis a method which releases creative impulsesinto every change process and is of practical use,activating collective knowledge as a new networkresource at the same time. This book reflects modern[..]

ContentsIntroduction; Travel to arrive as someone else;Centrifugal Metaphors 1. Sustainability: teachthe unsharp how to manage: Newton Mechanics;Quantum Physics; Tissue of Reality; EvolutionaryThreads; Materialistic patterns.- 2. ParadignShift: from Fossile to Solar Aeons; Combustionenergy; conscious energy transfer; linear thinking;systemic action; male domination; shift to female.-3. The Integral Model: the navigation system forinstable Systems; longing for order; from simpleto high complexity; From I to We, to We go all.-4. Perception: or the construction of our innermaneouvering[..]

Fields of interestSustainable Development; Business & ManagementScience; Complexity; Environmental Management;Business & Economics (general); Psychology(general)




2012. 250 p. Hardcover

$69.95ISBN 978-94-007-0340-7

Th.P. Knepper, University of Applied Sciences Fresenius, Idstein,Germany; F.T. Lange, DVGW Water Technology Center, Karlsruhe,Germany (Eds.)

Polyfluorinated Chemicals andTransformation Products

Due to their unparalleled effectiveness andefficiency, polyfluorinated chemicals (PFC)have become essential in numerous technicalapplications. However, many PFCs brought tomarket show limited biodegradability, and theirenvironmental persistence combined with toxic andbioaccumulative potential have become a matter ofconcern in some instances. This volume highlightsthe synthesis of PFCs, focusing on substances withimproved application and environmental properties,which are a challenge for synthetic chemists. Further,modern mass spectrometric techniques for thedetection and identification of biotransformationproducts of PFCs are described. The sorption andleaching behavior of PFC in soil is also addressedin order to predict their fate in the environment.Several contributions discuss the monitoring ofPFCs in European surface, ground and drinkingwaters, treatment options for PFC removal fromdrinking water, occurrence in food, and the humanbiomonitoring of PFCs.

FeaturesDue to their unparalleled effectiveness andefficiency, polyfluorinated chemicals (PFC)have become essential in numerous technicalapplications. However, many PFCs brought tomarket show limited biodegradability, and theirenvironmental persistence combined with toxic andbioaccumulative potential have become a matter ofconcern in some instances. This volume highlightsthe synthesis of PFCs, [..]

ContentsChemistry, Properties and Uses of CommercialFluorinated Surfactants.- PerfluorinatedCompounds – Occurrence and Uses in Products.-Mass Spectrometric Approaches to RevealBiotransformation Products from Per- andPolyfluorinated Chemicals.- Sorption and LeachingBehavior of Perfluorinated Compounds in Soil.-Polyfluorinated chemicals in European SurfaceWaters, Ground- and Drinking Waters.- TreatmentOptions for the Removal and Degradation ofPolyfluorinated Chemicals.- PerfluorinatedCompounds in Food.- Human Biomonitoring ofPerfluorinated Compounds.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry;Monitoring / Environmental Analysis;Ecotoxicology; Geochemistry; Environmental Health




2012. XIII, 172 p. 43 illus., 9 in color. (The Handbook ofEnvironmental Chemistry, Vol. 17) Hardcover

$259.00ISBN 978-3-642-21871-2

K. Lee, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, NovaScotia, NS, Canada; J. Neff, Neff and Associates, Duxbury, MA,USA (Eds.)

Produced WaterEnvironmental Risks and Advances in Mitigation Technologies

A state-of-the-art review of scientific knowledgeon the environmental risk of ocean dischargeof produced water and advances in mitigationtechnologies.In offshore oil and gas operations,produced water (the water produced with oil or gasfrom a well) accounts for the largest waste stream(in terms of volume discharged). Its dischargeis continuous during oil and gas production andtypically increases in volume over the lifetimeof an offshore production platform.Producedwater discharge as waste into the ocean hasbecome an environmental concern because of itspotential contaminant content. Environmentalrisk assessments of ocean discharge of producedwater have yielded different results. For example,several laboratory and field studies have shown thatsignificant acute toxic effects cannot be detectedbeyond the "point of discharge" due to rapid dilutionin the receiving waters. However, there is somepreliminary evidence of chronic sub-lethal impactsin biota associated with the discharge of[..]

FeaturesProduced Water: Environmental Risks andAdvances in Mitigation TechnologiesThe dischargeof produced water from offshore oil and gasfacilities remains an environmental concern due touncertainty regarding its fate, transport and potentialbiological effects. This book of peer-reviewed papersfrom active scientific practitioners around the globe,provides an overview of current knowledge and [..]

ContentsPreface.- Part I: Overview of Produced Water Fatesand Effects.- Part: II Composition/Characterization.-Part III: Modeling, Fate and Transport.- PartIV: Biological Effects.- Part V: MonitoringTechnologies.- Part VI: Risk Assessment andManagement.- Index.

Fields of interestWaste Water Technology / Water PollutionControl / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution;Biogeosciences; Monitoring / EnvironmentalAnalysis; Environmental Management




2011. XVIII, 608 p. 163 illus., 90 in color. Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0045-5

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D.M. Whitacre, Reviews of Environmental Contamination andToxicology, Summerfield, NC, USA (Ed.)

Reviews of EnvironmentalContamination and Toxicology

Reviews of Environmental Contamination andToxicology attempts to provide concise, criticalreviews of timely advances, philosophy andsignificant areas of accomplished or neededendeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in anysegment of the environment, as well as toxicologicalimplications.

FeaturesCONTENTSForewordPrefaceEvaluating Risks ofAcquired Clinical Vulnerability Among SubjectsExposed to E-wasteAnup Kumar Srivastava,Chandrasekharan Nair Kesavachandran and SushilKumarAerospace Toxicology Overview: AerialApplication and Cabin Air QualityArvind K.ChaturvediLand Application of Sewage Sludge:Physico-chemical and Microbial [..]

ContentsForeword.- Preface.- Evaluating Risks of AcquiredClinical Vulnerability Among Subjects Exposedto E-waste.- Aerospace Toxicology Overview:Aerial Application and Cabin Air Quality.- LandApplication of Sewage Sludge: Physico-chemicaland Microbial Response.- The Accumulation ofHeavy Metals in Selected Medicinal Plants.- Effectsof Organic Herbicides on Phototrophic MicrobialCommunities in Freshwater Ecosystems.- EssentialRoles and Hazardous Effects of Nickel in Plants.-Index.

Fields of interestEcotoxicology; Environmental Management; WasteManagement / Waste Technology




2011. IX, 167 p. 2 illus. (Reviews of EnvironmentalContamination and Toxicology, Vol. 214) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0667-9

D.W. Hursh, University of Rochester, NY, USA; C.A. Martina,University of Rochester, NY, USA; H.B. Davis, Technology forLearning Consortium, Inc., North Kingstown, R.I., USA; M.A.Trush, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA

Teaching Environmental Health toChildrenAn Interdisciplinary Approach

Every day we are exposed to toxins and toxicantsthat can impact our health. Yet we rarely teachelementary and secondary students about theseexposures and how they can reduce their riskto them. In this book we highlight activitiesand curriculum developed at nine universitiesin the United States from a grant funded bythe National Institute of Environmental HealthSciences. Our goal is to extend these lessons to aglobal audience and for classroom teachers of allsubjects and age levels to include environmentalhealth in their teaching. ‘An invaluable tool forequipping informed citizens to think about theenvironment and its human impacts --both thescience, and equally important, the social andethical dimensions’ , Howard Frumkin, M.D., Dr.P.H., Dean, School of Public Health, University ofWashington, Seattle, WA, USA

FeaturesEvery day we are exposed to toxins and toxicantsthat can impact our health. Yet we rarely teachelementary and secondary students about theseexposures and how they can reduce their risk tothem. In this book we highlight activities andcurriculum developed at nine universities in theUnited States from a grant funded by the NationalInstitute of Environmental Health Sciences. Ourgoal is to extend [..]

Contents1. Environmental Health as an InterdisciplinarySubject.- 2. The Science of Environmental PublicHealth.- 3. Environmental Health Curriculum.- 4.Working for Environmental Justice throughEnvironmental Health.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Health; Education (general);Medicine (general); Health Promotion and DiseasePrevention; Environmental Law / Policy / Ecojustice




2012. X, 93 p. 3 illus., 2 in color. (SpringerBriefs inEnvironmental Science, Vol.) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-94-007-1810-4

Geography

H. Gebhardt, Universität Heidelberg; R. Glaser, UniversitätFreiburg; U. Radtke, Universität Duisburg-Essen; P. Reuber,Universität Münster (Eds.)

GeographiePhysische Geographie und Humangeographie

Das Studien- und Schulfach Geographie bietetStudierenden, Schülerinnen und Schülern dieMöglichkeit, die „Welt“ und ihre Zukunftsproblemeaus einer breiteren Perspektive verstehenzu lernen, als viele der rein natur- oderkulturwissenschaftlichen Nachbardisziplinen sievermitteln . Die Geographie setzt sich mit Fragenzur Umwelt und zur Gesellschaft im weitestenSinne auseinander. In dem von Hans Gebhardt,Rüdiger Glaser, Ulrich Radtke und Paul Reuberherausgegebenen und didaktisch hervorragendaufbereiteten Lehrbuch wird diese Bandbreiteder modernen Geographie überzeugend und invielfarbigen Facetten dargestellt. Das Engagementder Herausgeber und der 157 beteiligten Autorenund ihre Faszination für die vielfältigen Aspekteder Geographie sind auf allen 1400 Seiten deutlichspürbar. Was ist neu in der 2. Auflage? - Alle Kapitelsind gründlich überarbeitet und manche Kapitelvöllig neu formuliert - Zahlen und Abbildungenwurden auf den neuesten Stand gebracht -Faszinierende Fotos laden zum[..]

FeaturesDas Studien- und Schulfach Geographie bietetStudierenden, Schülerinnen und Schülern dieMöglichkeit, die „Welt“ und ihre Zukunftsproblemeaus einer breiteren Perspektive verstehenzu lernen, als viele der rein natur- oderkulturwissenschaftlichen Nachbardisziplinen sievermitteln. Die Geographie setzt sich mit Fragenzur Umwelt und zur Gesellschaft im weitesten Sinneauseinander. In dem von Hans [..]

ContentsTeil I: Raum, Region und Zeit: Kategorien undForschungsfelder der Geographie.- Einstieg:Naturkatastrophen und ihre geographischeRelevanz.- 1 Räumliche Maßstäbe und Gliederungen– von global bis lokal.- 2 Raum und Zeit.- TeilII: Geographische Wissenschaft.- Einstieg: DieVermessung der Welt.- 3 Verschiedene Antwortenauf die Frage nach der Geographie.- 4 Das Drei-Säulen-Modell der Geographie.- Teil III: DieArbeitsmethoden der Geographie.- Einstieg:Geograph im Gelände – ein Rollenspiel.- 5Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten in der Geographie.Einführende[..]

Fields of interestGeography (general)




2012. XIV, 1330 S. 891 Abb. in Farbe. Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-8274-2816-5

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J.K. Thakur, Martin Luther University, Halle, Germany; S.K. Singh,University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India; A. Ramanathan,Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India; M.B.K. Prasad,University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; W. Gossel, MartinLuther University, Halle, Germany (Eds.)

Geospatial Techniques forManaging EnvironmentalResources

"Geospatial Information" is spatial data concerninga place or, in space, collected in real time. Geospatialtechniques together with remote sensing, geographicinformation science, Global Positioning System(GPS), cartography, geovisualization, andspatial statistics are being used to capture, store,manipulate and analyze to understand complexsituations to solve mysteries of the universe. Thesetechniques have been applied in various fieldssuch as meteorology, forestry, environmentalmanagement, agriculture, health, homeland securityetc. around the globe. This volume presents casestudies and examples from various parts of theworld and provides a broad overview of variousapproaches; data sets; data acquiring, monitoringand dissemination methods; satellites and sensors;tools and techniques used; integrating tools,techniques and application to various fields for thesustainable management of environmental resourcesin the context of global environmental change andnatural hazards. The[..]

Features"Geospatial Information" is spatial data concerninga place or, in space, collected in real time. Geospatialtechniques together with remote sensing, geographicinformation science, Global Positioning System(GPS), cartography, geovisualization, and spatialstatistics are being used to capture, store, manipulateand analyze to understand complex situations tosolve mysteries of the universe. These [..]

ContentsForeword.- Preface.- About the Editors.- 1.Environmental Informatics: Advancing DataIntensive Sciences to Solve EnvironmentalProblems.- 2. Hierarchical Geospatial ComputingEnvironment for Data-intensive GeographicProcess Simulation.- 3. Integration of GeographicInformation Systems for Monitoring andDissemination of Marine Environment Data.- 4.Estimation of Evapotranspiration from WetlandsUsing Geospatial and Hydrometeorological Data.-5. Climbing the Water Ladder -- The New GISApproach.- 6. Supraglacial Lake Classification in theEverest Region of Nepal Himalaya.- 7. Towards[..]

Fields of interestRemote Sensing / Photogrammetry; PhysicalGeography; Environmental Management




2012. X, 280 p. 20 illus. in color. Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-94-007-1857-9

X. Deng, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Modeling the Dynamics andConsequences of Land SystemChange

"Modeling the Dynamics and Consequences ofLand System Change" introduces an innovativethree-tier architecture approach for modeling thedynamics and consequences of land system change.It also describes the principle, modules and theapplications of the three-tier architecture modelin detail. The approach holds strong potential foraccurate predictions of the land use structure atthe regional level, simulating the land use patternat pixel level and evaluating the consequencesof land system change. The simulation resultscan be used for the planning of land use, urbandevelopment, regional development, environmentalprotection, and also serve as valuable informationfor decision making concerning land managementand optimal utilization of land resources.The bookis intended for the researchers and professionals inland use or land systems, regional environmentalchange, ecological conservation, as well as the landresource administrative agencies and environmentalprotection agencies.Professor[..]

Features"Modeling the Dynamics and Consequences ofLand System Change" introduces an innovativethree-tier architecture approach for modeling thedynamics and consequences of land system change.It also describes the principle, modules and theapplications of the three-tier architecture modelin detail. The approach holds strong potential foraccurate predictions of the land use structure at theregional level, [..]

ContentsLand System and Land System Change.- ModelingFrameworks for the Dynamics and Consequenceof Land System Change.- Three-tier ArchitectureModel for Simulating the Land System Change.-Predicting the Land Use Structure at RegionalLevel Using CGELUC.- Simulating the Land UsePattern at Pixel Level Using DLS.- Evaluating theConsequences of Land System Change Using ESAP.-Modeling the Dynamics of Land System in theAgriculture-Pasture Transition Zone of China.-Estimating the Impacts of the Land System Changeon the Agricultural Production at the North ChinaPlain.

Fields of interestLandscape, Regional and Urban Planning; EarthSciences (general); Geoecology / Natural Processes;Simulation and Modeling; Geographical InformationSystems / Cartography





$139.00ISBN 978-3-642-15446-1

P. Huggenberger, University of Basel, Switzerland; J. Epting,University of Basel, Switzerland (Eds.)

Urban GeologyProcess-Oriented Concepts for Adaptive and IntegratedResource Management

Urban subsurface resources and particularly urbangroundwater are vulnerable to environmentalimpacts, and their rational management is of majorimportance. In this book a multidisciplinary teamof specialists and scientists presents innovativeprocess-oriented approaches to the sustainable useof these resources. The included case studies fromnorthwestern Switzerland describe representativeenvironments and are relevant for urban areasin general. They illustrate the protection ofgroundwater; river restoration; engineeringand hydrogeological questions related to urbaninfrastructure and management concepts; aswell as monitoring, modeling and remediationstrategies for contaminated sites; problems causedby karst in urban environments; the use of shallowgeothermal energy; and natural hazards such asflood events and earthquakes. It is demonstrated thatmodern quantitative earth sciences can contributesignificantly in finding solutions concerning thesustainable use of subsurface resources in[..]

FeaturesUrban subsurface resources and particularly urbangroundwater are vulnerable to environmentalimpacts, and their rational management is of majorimportance. In this book a multidisciplinary teamof specialists and scientists presents innovativeprocess-oriented approaches to the sustainable useof these resources. The included case studies fromnorthwestern Switzerland describe representativeenvironments [..]

ContentsContent.- Settings in Urban Environments.-Hypotheses_Concepts.- Methods.- Examples andCase Studies.

Fields of interestLandscape, Regional and Urban Planning;Hydrogeology; Geotechnical Engineering &Applied Earth Sciences; Sustainable Development;Geophysics / Geodesy; Urban Ecology





$129.00ISBN 978-3-0348-0184-3

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W. Hromadka, Passau; F. Maschmann, Universität Mannheim

Arbeitsrecht Band 1Individualarbeitsrecht

Das zweibändige Lehrbuch behandelt alleexamensrelevanten Fragen des Arbeitsrechts undempfiehlt sich besonders für Studierende desentsprechenden Schwerpunktbereichs. Der ersteBand enthält die Grundlagen des Arbeitsrechts unddas Individualarbeitsrecht. In seinem Aufbau folgtes der Chronologie des Arbeitsverhältnisses: vonder Bewerbung über den Vertragsschluss und dieRechtsfragen im bestehenden Arbeitsverhältnisbis hin zur Beendigung. Die Neuauflage bringt dasLehrbuch auf den aktuellen Stand von Gesetzgebungund Rechtsprechung. Besonders berücksichtigtsind die Neuerungen im Europäischen Arbeitsrechtdurch das Inkrafttreten des (geänderten) EU-Vertrags, des Vertrags über die Arbeitsweiseder EU und die Charta der EU-Grundrechtesowie im Internationalen Arbeitsrecht durchdie Rom-I-Verordnung. Eingearbeitet wurdendie zahlreichen Entscheidungen zur AGB-Kontrolle von Arbeitsverträgen sowie zumAntidiskriminierungsrecht nach dem AGG, diemittlerweile zum Standardwissen im Examengehören.[..]

FeaturesDas Werk behandelt in zwei Bänden alleexamenswichtigen Fragen des Arbeitsrechts.Der erste Band enthält die Grundlagen unddas Individualarbeitsrecht, das heißt dasArbeitsvertragsrecht und das Arbeitsschutzrecht.In seinem Aufbau folgt er der Chronologiedes Arbeitsverhältnisses: von der Bewerbungüber den Vertragsschluss und die Rechtsfragenim bestehenden Arbeitsverhältnis bis hin zurBeendigung. [..]

ContentsDienstleistung im Rechtssystem.- Grundlagen desArbeitsrechts.- Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitgeber.-Arbeitsvertragsformen.- Anbahnung, Abschlussund Änderung des Arbeitsvertrages.- Pflichtendes Arbeitnehmers.- Pflichten des Arbeitgebers.-Leistungsstörungen und Entgeltfortzahlung.-Haftung im Arbeitsverhältnis.- Beendigung desArbeitsverhältnisses.

Fields of interestLabour Law / Social Law




2012. XXXIII, 532 S. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-22783-7

J. Plate, Universität Hamburg

Das gesamte examensrelevanteZivilrechtFür Studenten und Rechtsreferendare

Dieses Lehrbuch vermittelt Studenten undReferendaren durch eine inhaltlich kurz gefasste,von keiner einzigen Fußnote unterbrocheneDarstellung das gesamte, für das Studium und fürdie beiden Examina erforderliche zivilrechtlicheWissen und schult zugleich das Verständnis fürdie Zusammenhänge. Eingearbeitet sind über1.000 Fälle mit exakt gegliederten Lösungsskizzen.Die Gliederung des Buches orientiert sich an denAufbauerfordernissen einer Fallbearbeitung. In denText integrierte Wiederholungen festigen ständig dasWissen. Das Buch unterscheidet sich von andererAusbildungsliteratur dadurch, dass es weitestgehendauf die aufwendige Darstellung wissenschaftlicherKontroversen verzichtet und entsprechend derExamenswirklichkeit die Bedeutung des Gesetzes fürdie Fallbearbeitung in den Vordergrund stellt.

FeaturesDieses Lehrbuch vermittelt Studenten undReferendaren durch eine inhaltlich kurz gefasste,von keiner einzigen Fußnote unterbrocheneDarstellung das gesamte, für das Studium und fürdie beiden Examina erforderliche zivilrechtlicheWissen und schult zugleich das Verständnis für dieZusammenhänge. Eingearbeitet sind über 1.000Fälle mit exakt gegliederten Lösungsskizzen. DieGliederung des Buches orientiert [..]

ContentsDie Bearbeitung juristischer Aufgabenstellungen.-Grundbegriffe.- Vertragliche Primäransprüche.-Sekundäransprüche bei Leistungsstörungen.-"Vertragsnahe" Ansprüche.- Dingliche(sachenrechtliche) Ansprüche.-Schadensersatzansprüche wegen eines Delikts.-Bereicherungsrecht.- Schadensersatzrecht.-Mehrheiten und Veränderungen auf der Gläubiger-und Schuldnerebene.- Besonderheiten desFamilienrechts.- Der Übergang des Vermögens alsGanzes von Todes wegen.

Fields of interestCivil Law




2012. XLII, 1594 S. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-642-21006-8

F. Harrer, Universität Salzburg; H. Honsell, Universität Salzburg; P.Mader, Universität Salzburg (Eds.)

Gedächtnisschrift für Theo Mayer-Maly

Theo Mayer-Maly ist am 6. Dezember 2007gestorben. Am 16. August 2011 wäre er 80 Jahrealt geworden. Freunde und Kollegen ehren mit dervorliegenden Gedächtnisschrift einen der größtenund vielseitigsten Juristen unserer Zeit, der aufzahlreichen Gebieten Bahnbrechendes geleistethat: Antikes Recht, Römisches Recht, KanonischesRecht, deutsche Rechtsgeschichte, Zivilrecht,Arbeitsrecht, Handelsrecht, Rechtsphilosophie undMethodenlehre. Die Beiträge greifen Themen undAnliegen des Verstorbenen auf und versuchen sieweiterzuführen.

FeaturesTheo Mayer-Maly ist am 6. Dezember 2007gestorben. Am 16. August 2011 wäre er 80 Jahrealt geworden. Freunde und Kollegen ehren mit dervorliegenden Gedächtnisschrift einen der größtenund vielseitigsten Juristen unserer Zeit, der aufzahlreichen Gebieten Bahnbrechendes geleistet hat:Antikes Recht, Römisches Recht, Kanonisches Recht,deutsche Rechtsgeschichte, Zivilrecht, Arbeitsrecht,Handelsrecht, [..]

ContentsVorwort der Herausgeber.- Wolfgang Zöllner,Theodor Mayer-Maly 16.08.1931 – 06.12.2007.-Ludwig Adamovich, Der kranke Staat.- PeterApathy, Die Rechtsstellung des debitor cessusbei der Sicherungsabtretung.- Heinz Barta, DieEntstehung der Rechtsgeschichte.- Okko Behrends,Kants Taube und der luftleere Raum der reinenpraktischen Vernunft.- Hans-Peter Benöhr, Schutzdem Ausgebeuteten oder Strafe dem Ausbeuter? –Für eine Korrektur des § 138 Abs 1 BGB de lege lataund des § 138 Abs 2 BGB de lege ferenda.- WalterBerka, Grundrechtsgeschichte im Vorgriff auf eineGrundrechtsdogmatik:[..]

Fields of interestLaw (general)




2011. IX, 677 S. 4 Abb. Hardcover

$199.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0000-4

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L. Feiler

Information Security Law in the EUand the U.S.A Risk-Based Assessment of Regulatory Policies

Security breaches affecting millions of consumersworld-wide, media reports about “cyber war” andspeculations about “cyber terrorism” have broughtinformation security (often also referred to as “cybersecurity”) to the forefront of the public debate.“Information Security Law in the EU and the U.S.”provides the first comprehensive assessment of EUand U.S. information security law, covering lawsand regulations that require the implementationof security measures, laws that impose or limitliability for security breaches, laws that mandate thedisclosure of vulnerabilities or security breaches,and laws that deter malicious actors by providingcriminal sanctions. To facilitate this comparativeassessment, a risk-based assessment methodologyis used. The book also contains a concludingcomparative assessment that summarizes the currentstate of information security law. Building on thisconcluding assessment, policy recommendationsare presented how to fundamentally improveinformation security.

FeaturesSecurity breaches affecting millions of consumersworld-wide, media reports about “cyber war” andspeculations about “cyber terrorism” have broughtinformation security (often also referred to as “cybersecurity”) to the forefront of the public debate.“Information Security Law in the EU and the U.S.”provides the first comprehensive assessment of EUand U.S. information security law, covering laws and[..]

Contents1. Introduction .- 2. The Foundations andChallenges of Information Security .- 3. AMethodology for Assessing Regulatory Policies .-4. Regulating Information Security by MandatingSecurity Controls .- 5. Regulating InformationSecurity by Imposing or Limiting Liability .- 6.Regulating Information Security by MandatingTransparency .- 7. Regulating InformationSecurity by Deterring Malicious Threat Agents .- 8.Concluding Comparative Assessment .- 9. PolicyRecommendations .- 10. Conclusion .- References .-List of Abbreviations .- Index

Fields of interestLaw (general)




2012. XIV, 551 p. Hardcover

$219.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0925-0

E. Dieth, Bonaduz, Switzerland

Integration by CooperationA Constructivist Social Theory and a Theory of the State andthe Law

The last thirty years were lost years. The neoliberalrevolution and its economic absolutism have led toinjustice and to a loss of freedom. Every realm of lifehas become subordinated to economic criteria asthe competitive homo oeconomicus has been madethe exclusive concept of humankind. This bookproposes an alternative that’s based on cooperation.To overcome the supremacy of the economy, withits isolated individuals who lack solidarity, a newsocial theory is developed, one that’s grounded on aninteractive understanding of freedom and enrichedby solidarity, responsibility, and justice. It is aconstructivist approach that makes us responsible forthe “reality” we live in and invites us to rethink theway individual and collective identities are created inorder to prevent violence in its direct, structural, orcultural form. Using historical and current examples,the thesis discusses the advantages of a cooperativesocial structure and the integrative roles the law andthe state can play.

FeaturesThe last thirty years were lost years. The neoliberalrevolution and its economic absolutism have led toinjustice and to a loss of freedom. Every realm of lifehas become subordinated to economic criteria asthe competitive homo oeconomicus has been madethe exclusive concept of humankind. This bookproposes an alternative that’s based on cooperation.To overcome the supremacy of the economy, with its[..]

ContentsA. Introduction.- B. Social construction of „reality“.-1. Different worlds.- 2. Value-based „reality“.- C.Concept of humankind and community.- 1. Neohomo oeconomicus – selfish individualism.- 2.Homo interactivus – interdependent individuals.- D.Integration process.- 1. Consensus.- 2. Constructionphases and integration modes.- 3. Integrationquality.- 4. Fragile stability.- 5. Collective identity.-6. Value-based constructivism.- E. Integrationelements.- 1. Basic values.- 2. Recognition.- 3.Respect.- 4. Reciprocity.- 5. Trust.- 6. Decision-making process.- 7. People – Space.- 8.[..]

Fields of interestConstitutional Law; Public International Law; SocialSciences (general); Political Science, general




2012. VIII, 497 p. 26 illus. Softcover

$139.00ISBN 978-3-211-99415-3

C. Grau, Hamburg; K. Markwardt, Hamburg

Internationale Verträge

Internationale Verträge sind in fast jedemUnternehmen zu einem wichtigen Thema geworden.Im Vorfeld und Umfeld dieser Verträge bestehenzahlreiche Einzelprobleme, die man als Praktikerbeantworten muss. Dazu gehört etwa die Frage,welche internationalen Regelungen zu beachtensind, welches nationale Recht zur Anwendungkommen soll und vor welchen Gerichten notfallsgeklagt werden muss. Das vorliegende Buchliefert in neun übersichtlichen Kapiteln einenkompakten Einstieg in den Bereich „InternationaleVerträge" für jeden damit beschäftigten Praktiker. Esbeantwortet die wichtigsten Fragen und schärft dasProblembewusstsein für die Abfassung und Prüfungkünftiger Verträge. Es beinhaltet neben zahlreichenFallbeispielen, die vorwiegend der ober- undhöchstgerichtlichen Rechtsprechung entnommensind, Vorschläge zur Vertragsgestaltung,Vertragsdurchführung, Konfliktbewältigung,Durchsetzung von Ansprüchen im Ausland sowieChecklisten – von Praktikern für Praktiker.

FeaturesInternationale Verträge sind in fast jedemUnternehmen zu einem wichtigen Thema geworden.Im Vorfeld und Umfeld dieser Verträge bestehenzahlreiche Einzelprobleme, die man als Praktikerbeantworten muss. Dazu gehört etwa die Frage,welche internationalen Regelungen zu beachten sind,welches nationale Recht zur Anwendung kommensoll und vor welchen Gerichten notfalls geklagtwerden muss. Das vorliegende Buch [..]

ContentsDie wichtigsten nationalen und internationalenVorschriften.- Grundalgen des internationalenVertragsrechts.- Strategien und Taktiken derVerhandlungsführung.- Verhandlungsprozessegestalten.- Leistungsstörungen.- EssentialClauses.- Checklisten für internationale Verträge.-Arbitration.- Vollstreckung.

Fields of interestPrivate International Law, International & ForeignLaw, Comparative Law; Commercial Law




2011. XII, 238 S. 1 Abb. Hardcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-642-05349-8


C. Safferling, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany

Internationales StrafrechtStrafanwendungsrecht - Völkerstrafrecht - EuropäischesStrafrecht

Das vorliegende Buch bietet eine systematischeEinführung in das Strafanwendungsrecht, dasEuropäische Strafrecht nach dem Lissabon-Vertrag und das Völkerstrafrecht auf derGrundlage des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs;zahlreiche Übersichten und Prüfungsschemataveranschaulichen den Stoff. Ein besonderesAugenmerk liegt auf der Darstellung derhistorischen und kriminalpolitischenRahmenbedingungen sowie auf der methodischenHerleitung.

FeaturesDas vorliegende Buch bietet eine systematischeEinführung in das Strafanwendungsrecht, dasEuropäische Strafrecht nach dem Lissabon-Vertrag und das Völkerstrafrecht auf derGrundlage des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs;zahlreiche Übersichten und Prüfungsschemataveranschaulichen den Stoff. Ein besonderesAugenmerk liegt auf der Darstellung derhistorischen und kriminalpolitischenRahmenbedingungen sowie auf [..]

ContentsVorwort.- 1 Internationalisierung des Strafrechts.- 2Erscheinungsformen des InternationalenStrafrechts.- 3 Strafkompetenz und Kollisionsfälle.-Völkerstrafrecht: 4 Grundlagen.- 5 Zurechnungim Völkerstrafrecht: Allgemeiner Teil.- 6Die Völkerstraftaten: Der Besondere Teil.- 7Der Internationale Gerichtshof.- 8 NationaleDurchsetzung in Deutschland.- EuropäischesStrafrecht: 9 Grundlagen.- 10 Strafrecht aufUnionsebene.- 11 Europäisiertes nationalesStrafrecht.- 12 Strafverfolgung in Europa.- 13Europäische Menschenrechtskonvention.-

Fields of interestCriminal Law; Public International Law;Criminology & Criminal Justice




2011. XIX, 606 S. 50 Abb. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-14913-9

P. Mäntysaari, Hanken School of Economics, Vasa, Finland

Organising the FirmTheories of Commercial Law, Corporate Governance andCorporate Law

The theoretical basis of commercial law, corporategovernance law, and corporate law is stillunsatisfactory. There essentially is no theory ofcommercial law, and existing theories of corporategovernance and corporate law cannot explainthe behaviour of firms or the contents of existingregulation. This book proposes a coordinatedsolution for all three areas. The starting point isthat all three areas deal with the organisation offirms. Commercial law, corporate governance,and corporate law are therefore studied from theperspective of the firm rather than that of thejudge or the investor. Changing the perspectivemakes it easier to formulate an "umbrella" theoryof commercial law, and theories of corporategovernance and corporate law as applications of themain theory. The book provides examples of how theproposed theories work by studying legal corporategovernance tools and practices that increase thesustainability of the firm. Sustainability can bebolstered by making the governance[..]

FeaturesCommercial law, corporate governance andcorporate law deal with the organisation of firms.This book proposes a coordinated answer to threeproblems - the absence of theories of commerciallaw, the failure of existing theories of corporategovernance to explain the actual behaviour of firms,and the failings of existing theories to explain thecontents of corporate law.All three areas can bestudied [..]

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Economic Theories of the Firm.-3. Theory of Commercial Law: Past Approaches.-4. Theory of Commercial Law: Management-basedCommercial Law.- 5. Theories of Corporate Lawand Corporations: Past Approaches.- 6. Legal andEconomic Theories of Corporate Governance: PastApproaches.- 7. Theory of Corporate Governance:Proposed Legal Theory.- 8. Self-enforcingGovernance Models.- 9. Corporate Governance andInnovation.- 10. Theory of Corporate Law: ProposedTheory.

Fields of interestCommercial Law; Industrial Organization; Theoriesof Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History




2012. VII, 167 p. Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-22196-5

C. Brünner, University of Graz, Austria; A. Soucek, EuropeanSpace Agency, Frascati, Italy (Eds.)

Outer Space in Society, Politics andLaw

Spaceflight is a rational undertaking, yet full ofemotions. It is a dream of mankind and a multi-billion industry likewise. It is subject to a distinctbranch of law – and moreover part of modernpop culture. In short: spaceflight is fascinating.“Outer Space in society, politics and law” is aninter-disciplinary approach to the understandingof modern space law. Technical, cultural andhistorical aspects lay the foundation for a soundcomprehension why space law norms have beenestablished and what they mean in practice. Thereader will realize the impact space and spaceflighthave on society – from Stonehenge to climatechange. A new approach to presenting space law:comprehensive and illustrative. “We live in a societyabsolutely dependent on science and technology andyet have cleverly arranged things so that almost noone understands science and technology. That's aclear prescription for disaster.”Carl Sagan

FeaturesSpaceflight is a rational undertaking, yet full ofemotions. It is a dream of mankind and a multi-billion industry likewise. It is subject to a distinctbranch of law – and moreover part of modernpop culture. In short: spaceflight is fascinating.“Outer Space in society, politics and law” is aninter-disciplinary approach to the understanding ofmodern space law. Technical, cultural and historicalaspects [..]

ContentsPreface of the Editors.- Preface of the Editor of theSeries “Studies in Space Policy”.- Part 1: Outer space– A fascinating issue.- 1.1 Introductory remarks.-1.2 Fascination from the beginning of mankind.- 1.3Reasons for space activities.- 1.4 A short chronologyof spaceflight.- Part 2: Outer space – A “real” issue.-2.1 Dimensions of space activities.- 2.2 Space – anatural resource.- 2.3 Exploration and utilisationof space.- 2.4 Space faring: A short overview of thepresent situation.- 2.5 Cooperation in Space.- 2.6Institutional Aspects .- Part 3: Outer space – A legalissue.- 3.1[..]

Fields of interestLaw of the Sea, Air and Outer Space




2011. XXI, 876 p. 154 illus., 33 in color. (Studies in SpacePolicy, Vol. 8) Hardcover

$279.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0663-1

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G. Winkler, Universität Wien, Juridicum

Poker und Pokerspielsalons in derGlücksspielgesetzgebungDokumentation und Analyse der Glücksspielgesetzgebungmit kritischen Anmerkungen aus verfassungsrechtlicher Sicht

Diese Studie hat zum Ziel, Sinn und Zweck der vomGesetzgeber beschlossenen Gesetzesänderungen desGSpG 1989 aus dem Jahr 2010 aufzudecken, ihrerechtstaatliche Eignung und Tragweite auszulotenund auf ihre formelle und materielle Vereinbarkeitmit den Grundprinzipien der Verfassung zuüberprüfen. Im Hinblick auf die Eigenarten derGlücksspiele, gemäß den verfassungsrechtlichenBestimmungsgründen für das Finanzmonopol desStaates, und im Hinblick auf die ordnungs- undsicherheitspolitischen Anforderungen des Staatesund der EU wird auch noch die Frage geprüft, obfür die Unterwerfung der traditionellen Kartenspieledes Poker unter das wettbewerbsfeindlicheKonzessionssystem des Finanzmonopols desStaates unmittelbar kraft Gesetzes, und fürdie damit angestrebte Beendigung der bishergeltenden Regelungen für freie Pokerspiele in freigewerblichen Unternehmen von Kartenspielsalons(Pokerspielsalons) gemäß den Bestimmungsgründender Kompetenztatbestände für die Angelegenheitendes Gewerbes und für das[..]

FeaturesDiese Studie hat zum Ziel, Sinn und Zweck der vomGesetzgeber beschlossenen Gesetzesänderungen desGSpG 1989 aus dem Jahr 2010 aufzudecken, ihrerechtstaatliche Eignung und Tragweite auszulotenund auf ihre formelle und materielle Vereinbarkeitmit den Grundprinzipien der Verfassung zuüberprüfen. Im Hinblick auf die Eigenarten derGlücksspiele, gemäß den verfassungsrechtlichenBestimmungsgründen für das [..]

Fields of interestConstitutional Law




2011. XXIV, 365 S. (Forschungen aus Staat und Recht,Vol. 170) Softcover

$99.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0944-1

L. Nistor, European Commission, Brussels, Belgium

Public Services and the EuropeanUnionHealthcare, Health Insurance and Education Services

Politically sensitive and economically important,welfare services such as health care, health insuranceand education have opened up a heated debatein the EU. The application of EU law to welfareservices raises discontent from the part of theMember States who perceive their systems to beunder threat. Resisting to the application of theEU law is sometimes seen as part of protectingthose values. This book suggests that this resistanceis largely unjustified. EU law is not damaging towelfare systems, but it provides adequate balancingmechanisms to ensure that all interests are protected.The approach taken in analysing the impact of EUlaw on welfare services is to look at the negativeintegration process and answer the questionsrelated to the extent to which EU law applies towelfare services and the kinds of safeguards theCourt offers for these services. The proportionalityprinciple distinguishes itself as the central element inbalancing national and Community interests. Beingpart of[..]

FeaturesPatients travelling abroad to receive medicaltreatment, healthcare providers wishing to establishtheir seat or to provide services abroad, and studentstravelling abroad for education were faced withdifferent barriers which have been declared illegal bythe Court of Justice of the European Union. MemberStates started to use market mechanisms in theirwelfare systems and this triggered the application of[..]

ContentsIntroduction.- The organisation of welfare.- Thereach of internal market rules.- The application ofthe rules on competition.- Positive and soft law.

Fields of interestPublic International Law




2011. XIII, 445 p. (Legal Issues of Services of GeneralInterest) Hardcover

$149.00ISBN 978-90-6704-804-0

C. Morris, University of London, UK; J. Boston, Victoria Universityof Wellington, New Zealand; P. Butler, Victoria University ofWellington, New Zealand (Eds.)

Reconstituting the Constitution

All nation states, whether ancient or newly created,must examine their constitutional fundamentalsto keep their constitutions relevant and dynamic.Constitutional change has greater legitimacy whenthe questions are debated before the people andaccepted by them. Who are the peoples in thisstate? What role should they have in relation to thegovernment? What rights should they have? Whoshould be Head of State? What is our constitutionalrelationship with other nation states? What is theinfluence of international law on our domesticsystem? What process should constitutional changefollow? In this volume, scholars, practitioners,politicians, public officials, and young people explorethese questions and others in relation to the NewZealand constitution and provide some thought-provoking answers. This book is recommended foranyone seeking insight into how a former Britishcolony with bicultural foundations is makingthe transition to a multicultural society in anincreasingly complex and[..]

FeaturesAll nation states, whether ancient or newly created,must examine their constitutional fundamentalsto keep their constitutions relevant and dynamic.Constitutional change has greater legitimacy whenthe questions are debated before the people andaccepted by them.Who are the peoples in thisstate? What role should they have in relation to thegovernment? What rights should they have? Whoshould be [..]

ContentsPart 1: Reconstituting the Constitution: AnOverview.- Part 2: Reforming Constitutions: Lessonsfrom Abroad.- Part 3: The Republican Question.-Part 4: The Need for a Written Constitution?Strengthening the Bill of Rights Act and the Placeof the Treaty of Waitangi.- Part 5: The Future ofElectoral Law.- Part 6: Australia: Involving CivilSociety in Constitutional Reform.- Part 7: Influenceof International Treaties.- Part 8: The Trans-TasmanRelationship.- Part 9: The Role and Governanceof Sub-National Government.- Part 10: ProtectingFuture Generations.- Appendix.

Fields of interestPrivate International Law, International & ForeignLaw, Comparative Law; Constitutional Law; PoliticalScience, general





$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-21571-1


N.A. Baarsma, Groningen, The Netherlands

The Europeanisation ofInternational Family Law

Choice of law determines which national legalsystem applies to an international case. Currentlymany choice of law rules in the field of familylaw are regulated by national law. However, thesenational rules of the EU Member States are moreand more displaced by common European rules.This book describes the changes brought by theEuropeanisation of the choice of law on divorce.From the conclusions drawn in the field of divorcethe concluding chapter discusses the changes ofEuropeanisation of international family law in abroader perspective.

FeaturesInternational family law is an area that ispredominantly regulated by national law. Currentlythe national choice of law rules of the EU MemberStates are more and more displaced by commonEuropean rules, which will entail considerablechanges.In this book, the nature and reasons of thechanges brought about by the transition from anational to a supranational choice of law approachare discussed in [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- The Dutch choice of law ruleson divorce.- The Dutch choice of law rules onthe termination of registered partnerships.- TheEuropeanisation of international family law: the EUlegislature’s competence.- The proposed Europeanchoice of law rules on divorce.- The failure of theestablishment of a common European choice of lawon divorce.- The Dutch and the European choice oflaw rules on divorce compared.- A unified systemof international family law in the European Union:which way forward?

Fields of interestPrivate International Law, International & ForeignLaw, Comparative Law




2011. XV, 341 p. Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-90-6704-742-5

F.A.N.J. Goudappel, Erasmus University Rotterdam, TheNetherlands; H.S. Raulus, Erasmus University Rotterdam, TheNetherlands (Eds.)

The Future of Asylum in theEuropean UnionProblems, proposals and human rights

This book is based on a conference on the future ofthe European asylum policy at Erasmus School ofLaw in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. After a challengeset by the Dutch State Secretary for Justice, MsNebahat Albayrak, the contributions to this bookfocus on human rights aspects of the Europeanasylum policy and the way the EU Member Statesneed to cooperate in the future in order to reachresults. The authors are scholars, policy makers andrepresentatives of NGOs. In this way, many differentaspects of the problems are put forward. In theintroduction and the conclusion the editors evaluatethe results of this broad cooperation. Valuable foracademics, practitioners, policymakers and NGO’sinvolved with European asylum policy issues.

FeaturesThe position and treatment of asylum seekershas been at the centre of attention in most of theMember States of the EU in recent years. TheseMember States have decided to cooperate moreand more on asylum issues. However, this leads toquestions concerning the human rights protectionof asylum seekers as a result of EU decisions, both atthe moment they apply for asylum at the border andduring the [..]

ContentsIntroduction – The future of asylum in the EuropeanUnion: Proposals, problems and interactionwith international human rights standards.-Conference on recent developments in Europeanand international asylum policy and law.- Bordercontrol: not a transparent reality.- The EUQualification Directive and Refugees sur Place.- TheGoals of the Common European Asylum System.-Mutual recognition in European Immigration Policy:Harmonised Protection or Co-ordinated Exclusion?A few Remarks to Evaluate the Dublin System andthe Asylum Acquis.- Conditions and Criteria forDetermining Asylum.-[..]

Fields of interestPublic International Law




2011. X, 216 p. Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-90-6704-801-9

R.S. Jakhu, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; T. Sgobba,ESA, Noordwijk, The Netherlands; P.S. Dempsey, McGillUniversity, Montreal, QC, Canada (Eds.)

The Need for an IntegratedRegulatory Regime for Aviation andSpaceICAO for Space?

In the new space age after the end of the ColdWar, orbit and frequency allocations, trafficcontrol, safety, and a number of support servicessuch as space weather forecast and orbital debrismonitoring need to be coordinated transparentlyand effectively by clear rules at an international level.The establishment of an international civil spaceregulatory framework is the central theme of thisbook, in particular, the possible extension to spaceof the international regulatory framework modeladopted for aviation more than 60 years ago withthe establishment of the International Civil AviationOrganization (ICAO). The book also highlightsthe increased reliance of aviation safety on space-based navigation and communication systems,the increasing space systems traffic through theinternational airspace under the jurisdiction of theICAO, and the emerging hybrid systems such asaero-spacecraft and space planes, to advocate thepractical benefits of directly expanding the ICAOConvention domain[..]

FeaturesIn the new space age after the end of the ColdWar, orbit and frequency allocations, trafficcontrol, safety, and a number of support servicessuch as space weather forecast and orbital debrismonitoring need to be coordinated transparentlyand effectively by clear rules at an international level.The establishment of an international civil spaceregulatory framework is the central theme of thisbook, in [..]

ContentsAcknowledgements.- foreword,- about the editors.-executive summary.- list of acronyms.- list ofexhibits.- introduction.- chapter 1: background.-chapter 2: legal and regulatory regimes.- chapter3: safety issues.- chapter 4: need for internationalspace safety regulations.- chapter 5: proposal for anew regulatory regime.- appendix a.- appendix b.-appendix c.

Fields of interestLaw of the Sea, Air and Outer Space; AerospaceTechnology and Astronautics; TechnologyManagement




2012. XXIV, 187 p. 9 illus. (Studies in Space Policy, Vol.7) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0717-1

130 Life Sciences springer.com

N. Andrews, University of Cambridge, UK

The Three Paths of JusticeCourt Proceedings, Arbitration, and Mediation in England

This book presents a concise account of the Englishsystem of civil litigation, covering court proceedingsin England and Wales. It is an original andimportant study of a system which is the historicalroot of the US litigation system. The volume offers acomprehensive and properly balanced account of theentire range of dispute resolution techniques.As thefirst book on this subject to be published in the USA,it enables American lawyers to gain an overview ofthe main institutions of English Civil Procedure,including mediation and arbitration. It will renderthe English system of civil justice accessible to lawstudents in the US, practitioners of law, professors,judges, and policy-makers.

Features"Neil Andrews presents a concise account of Englishcivil justice as the system has been reconfiguredin the first years of the 21st century. His book isan original and important study of the system onwhich American civil litigation rests. It is a wide-ranging introduction to the three principal paths ofjustice in England: court proceedings, arbitrationand mediation. It is the first such [..]

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Principles of Civil Justice.-3. First Instance Proceedings.- 4. Appeals andFinality.- 5. Costs.- 6. Enforcement of CourtJudgments and Orders.- 7. Protective Relief.-8. Multi-Party Litigation.- 9. Mediation.- 10.Arbitration in England.- 11. Connections BetweenCourts, Arbitration, Mediation, and Settlement:Transnational Observations.- Select Bibliography.-Leading Contributors to English Civil Justice.- Index.

Fields of interestPrivate International Law, International & ForeignLaw, Comparative Law; Civil Procedure Law; CivilLaw




2012. XIV, 296 p. (Ius Gentium: ComparativePerspectives on Law and Justice, Vol. 10) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2293-4

S. Wolf, Hamburg

Unterseeische Rohrleitungen undMeeresumweltschutzEine völkerrechtliche Untersuchung am Beispiel der Ostsee

Aufgrund der zunehmenden Vernetzunginternationaler Energiemärkte und der wachsendenAbhängigkeit der Industriestaaten von Öl- undGasimporten haben Meeresrohrleitungen alsmaritimes Transportmedium in den letztenJahrzehnten an Bedeutung gewonnen. AktuellesBeispiel einer solchen unterseeischen Rohrleitungist die Nordstream Pipeline. Die vorliegendeArbeit behandelt die in multilateralen Verträgenglobaler und regionaler Reichweite niedergelegtenvölkerrechtlichen Rechte und Pflichten der Staatensowie internationaler Organisationen bei Verlegungund Betrieb unterseeischer Rohrleitungen.Die Arbeit zeigt die Verschränkung derunterschiedlichen Ebenen sowie Regelungsdefiziteauf und fragt, ob das internationale Seerecht,insbesondere das Seerechtsübereinkommen derVereinten Nationen, den Staaten ausreichendeHandlungsinstrumentarien zur Verfügung stellt,um sowohl Meeresumweltschutz als auch Sicherheitbei Verlegung und Betrieb von Seerohrleitungen zugarantieren.

FeaturesAufgrund der zunehmenden Vernetzunginternationaler Energiemärkte und der wachsendenAbhängigkeit der Industriestaaten von Öl- undGasimporten haben Meeresrohrleitungen alsmaritimes Transportmedium in den letztenJahrzehnten an Bedeutung gewonnen. AktuellesBeispiel einer solchen unterseeischen Rohrleitungist die Nordstream Pipeline. Die vorliegende Arbeitbehandelt die in multilateralen Verträgen globaler[..]

ContentsProblemidentifikation und Fragestellung.-Unterseeische Rohrleitungen: Historie, Definitionund Meeresverschmutzung in der Ostsee.-Rechte und Pflichten in Bezug auf unterseeischeRohrleitungen und Meeresumweltschutz nachdem Seerechtsübereinkommen der VereintenNationen (SRÜ).- Rechte und Pflichten inBezug auf unterseeische Rohrleitungen undMeeresumweltschutz nach völkerrechtlichenÜbereinkommen für den Bereich der Ostsee.-Zusammenfassung - Fazit - Ausblick.

Fields of interestPublic International Law; Environmental Law /Policy / Ecojustice




2012. XXIII, 442 S. (Beiträge zum ausländischenöffentlichen Recht und Völkerrecht, Vol. 226) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-23288-6

Life Sciences

Y.A. Rovensky, Former Leading Researcher at Cancer ResearchCenter of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow,Russia

Adhesive Interactions in Normaland Transformed Cells

Adhesive Interactions in Normal and TransformedCells describes the basic mechanisms of the abilityof tissue cells to attach to each other and to theextracellular matrix. These adhesive interactionsare pivotal regulators of main cellular functions,such as proliferation, survival and migration. Theadhesive interactions are involved in embryonicdevelopment, regeneration, and also in inflammationand degeneration processes, which are at the basisof many diseases. Serious alterations in cell adhesioncaused by the oncogenic transformation play akey role in cancer invasion and metastasis. Thisvolume provides comprehensive information aboutstructural, mechanistic and signaling aspects ofadhesive interactions in both normal and cancercells in comparison. Integration of such aspects ofthe adhesive process as structure, relation to cellsystems of receptors and cytoskeleton, function,signaling pathways, and the alterations in tumorcells constitutes the strongest point of this work. Theresults[..]

FeaturesAdhesive Interactions in Normal and TransformedCells describes the basic mechanisms of the abilityof tissue cells to attach to each other and to theextracellular matrix. These adhesive interactions arepivotal regulators of main cellular functions, such asproliferation, survival and migration. The adhesiveinteractions are involved in embryonic development,regeneration, and also in inflammation [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- The Extracellular Matrix.-Cytoskeleton.- Pseudopodia and AdhesionStructures.- Adhesive Interactions of TissueCells with the Extracellular Matrix.- Cell Migration.-Cell Responses to Chemical Heterogeneityof Substrata: Adhesive “Islets” or “Paths”.-Topographic Cell Responses.- Intercellular AdhesiveInteractions.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestLife Sciences (general); Cancer Research; CellPhysiology




2012. XX, 225 p. 134 illus., 22 in color. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-61779-303-5

springer.com Life Sciences 131

S.-W. Breckle, University of Bielefeld, Germany; W. Wucherer,University of Greifswald, Germany; L.A. Dimeyeva, Institute ofBotany and Phytointroduction, Almaty, Kazakhstan; N.P. Ogar,CRS@GIS „Terra“, Almaty, Kazakhstan (Eds.)

Aralkum - a Man-Made DesertThe Desiccated Floor of the Aral Sea (Central Asia)

Having been the fourth largest lake on the globeroughly 50 years ago, today the Aral Sea no longerexists. Human activities caused its desiccation andthe formation of a huge new desert, the Aralkum,which can be regarded as one of the greatestecological catastrophes and - at the same time- the largest primary succession experiment ofmankind. This volume brings together the results ofinternational and interdisciplinary long-term studieson the new desert ecosystem and is divided into fourmain sections. The first section provides an overviewof the physical characteristics of the area and coversgeological, pedological, geomorphological andclimatological aspects and their dynamics, especiallydust-storm dynamics. The second focuses on thebiotic aspects and highlights the spatial and temporalpatterns of the flora and fauna. In the third sectionstudies and projects aiming to combat desertificationby phytomelioration and to develop strategies for theconservation of biodiversity are[..]

FeaturesHaving been the fourth largest lake on the globeroughly 50 years ago, today the Aral Sea no longerexists. Human activities caused its desiccation andthe formation of a huge new desert, the Aralkum,which can be regarded as one of the greatestecological catastrophes and - at the same time - thelargest primary succession experiment of mankind.This volume brings together the results of [..]

ContentsGeneral Introduction.- Dynamics of the AralSea Area in Geological and Historical Times.-Geography, Geomorphological and LithologicalCharacteristics of the Aralkum Desert.- ClimaticConditions at the Aralkum.- Duststorms andAerosol Long-Distance Transport.- LandscapeDynamics in the Southern Aralkum desert – UsingMODIS Time Series for Land Cover ChangeAnalysis.- Dynamics of Dust Transfer from theDesiccated Aral Sea Bottom Analyzed by RemoteSensing.- Flora of the Aralkum.- Vegetation of theAralkum.- Primary Succession in the Aralkum.-Fauna of the Aralkum.- alophytes and Salt[..]

Fields of interestTerrestial Ecology; Ecosystems; Plant Ecology;Nature Conservation; Biogeosciences; Hydrogeology




2012. XXIII, 486 p. 193 illus., 88 in color. (EcologicalStudies, Vol. 218) Hardcover

$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-21116-4

B. Hoffbauer, Kepos GmbH, Frankfurt

Berufsziel Life SciencesEin Karriere-Wegweiser

Praxisnah, fundiert, wegweisendSie interessierensich für die Biologie, wissen aber noch nicht,welchen beruflichen Weg Sie einschlagensollen? Sie suchen eine Entscheidungshilfe fürdie fachliche Ausrichtung Ihres Studiums? Siewünschen sich mehr Informationen über dieAnforderungsprofile in den verschiedenenbiowissenschaftlichen Tätigkeitsfeldern undBranchen? Sie sehen Ihre Zukunft in einemspeziellen Bereich der „Life Sciences“ undmöchten dafür die richtigen Qualifikationenerwerben? Sie orientieren sich gerade beruflichum oder planen Ihren nächsten Karriereschritt?Dann wird Ihnen dieses Buch ein nützlicherLeitfaden sein.Der sympathisch geschriebeneKarriere-Wegweiser für die „Life Sciences“ stellteine große Bandbreite von Berufsfeldern imgesamten Bereich der Lebenswissenschaftenvor: in Biotechnologie, Pharmaforschung,Umwelt und Lebensmitteltechnologie, inDienstleistungsunternehmen, im öffentlichen Sektorund in Non-Profit-Organisationen. Das praxisnaheBuch liefert zahlreiche[..]

FeaturesPraxisnah, fundiert, wegweisendSie interessierensich für die Biologie, wissen aber noch nicht,welchen beruflichen Weg Sie einschlagen sollen?Sie suchen eine Entscheidungshilfe für die fachlicheAusrichtung Ihres Studiums? Sie wünschen sichmehr Informationen über die Anforderungsprofile in den verschiedenen biowissenschaftlichenTätigkeitsfeldern und Branchen? Sie sehen IhreZukunft in [..]

Contents1. Fachliche und persönliche Anforderungenin den Life Sciences.- 2. Pharmaindustrie.- 3.Biotechnologie.- 4. Konsumgüterindustrie.- 5.Medizintechnik.- 6. Sonstiges.- 7. Berufsfelderim Dienstleistungssektor.- 8. Berufsfelder imöffentlichen Sektor.- 9. Verbände und andereNon Profit Organisationen.- 10. Selbständigkeit.-11. Entwicklung einer eigenen beruflichenVision.- 11. Gute Bewerbungsunterlagen.- 12.Bewerbung auf Stellenausschreibungen.- 13.Gezielte Direktansprache statt Blindbewerbung.- 14.Persönliche Vorstellung.- 15. Auswahlinstrumente.-16. Persönliche Kontakte und[..]

Fields of interestLife Sciences (general); Biomedicine (general);Biotechnology; Medicine (general)




2012. Etwa 240 S. 30 Abb. Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2876-9

F.E. Zachos, Natural History Museum Vienna, Austria; J.C. Habel,National Museum of Natural History, Luxembourg, Luxembourg(Eds.)

Biodiversity HotspotsDistribution and Protection of Conservation Priority Areas

Biodiversity and its conservation are amongthe main global topics in science and politicsand perhaps the major challenge for the presentand coming generations. This book written byinternational experts from different disciplinescomprises general chapters on diversity and itsmeasurement, human impacts on biodiversityhotspots on a global scale, human diversity itself andvarious geographic regions exhibiting high levels ofdiversity. The areas covered range from genetics andtaxonomy to evolutionary biology, biogeography andthe social sciences. In addition to the classic hotspotsin the tropics, the book also highlights various otherecosystems harbouring unique species communitiesincluding coral reefs and the Southern Ocean. Theapproach taken considers, but is not limited to,the original hotspot definition sensu stricto andpresents a chapter introducing the 35th hotspot,the forests of East Australia. While, due to a bias indata availability, the majority of contributions onparticular[..]

FeaturesBiodiversity and its conservation are amongthe main global topics in science and politicsand perhaps the major challenge for the presentand coming generations. This book written byinternational experts from different disciplinescomprises general chapters on diversity and itsmeasurement, human impacts on biodiversityhotspots on a global scale, human diversity itself andvarious geographic [..]

ContentsGlobal Biodiversity Conservation: The Critical Roleof Hotspots.- Tough Choices – Approaches towardsthe Setting of Global Conservation Priorities.-Quantifying Biodiversity – Does It Matter What WeMeasure?- Human Population and the HotspotsRevisited: a 2010 assessment.- Plant Diversity in aChanging World: Global Centres and Biome-SpecificTrends.- Genetic Basis of Human Biodiversity: anUpdate.- Mediterranean Peninsulas – The Evolutionof Hotspots.- Global Change Effects on Alpine PlantDiversity.- European Hotspots as Evidenced by thePalaearctic Distribution of Songbirds.- Patterns[..]

Fields of interestBiodiversity; Conservation Biology / Ecology; NatureConservation; Evolutionary Biology; Community &Population Ecology





$139.00ISBN 978-3-642-20991-8


C. Martius, Inter-American Inst. for Global Change Research,São José dos Campos, Brazil; I. Rudenko, ZEF/UNESCOKhorezm Project, Khorezm, Uzbekistan; J.P.A. Lamers, ZEF/UNESCO Khorezm Project, Uzbekistan; P.L.G. Vlek, Center forDevelopment Research (ZEF), Bonn, Germany (Eds.)

Cotton, Water, Salts and SoumsEconomic and Ecological Restructuring in Khorezm,Uzbekistan

This book summarizes a long-term research projectaddressing land and water use in the irrigatedareas of the Aral Sea basin. In an interdisciplinaryapproach, natural and human sciences are combinedto elucidate the challenges of economic transitionthat affect the use of land, water and biologicalresources, ecological sustainability, economicefficiency and the livelihoods of the local population.The research focuses on Khorezm, a region inUzbekistan, located on the Amudarya river, in theheart of Central Asia. A series of chapters describesthe biophysical environment and the aspects ofsociety and institutions that shape land and wateruse. The book discusses options and tools to improveland and water management, and to reform theeconomic system management, based on agronomic,hydrological, economic ans social studies andmodeling. The insights are not only important forUzbekistan, but for all countries in transitions andirrigated dryland areas elsewhere.

FeaturesThis book summarizes results from a long-termresearch project addressing land and water usein irrigated areas of the Aral Sea basin. In aninterdisciplinary approach, natural and humansciences are combined to elucidate challenges ofeconomic transition that affect the use of land, waterand biological resources, ecological sustainability,economic efficiency and the livelihoods of the localpopulation. [..]

Contents1. INTRODUCTION.- Preface.- 1.1 Cotton, water,salt and Soums – research and capacity buildingfor decision-making in Khorezm, Uzbekistan.- 2.THE BACKGROUND (PHYSICAL SETTING).-2.1 Agro-meteorological trends of recent climatedevelopment in Khorezm.- 2.2 Soils and soilecology in Khorezm.- 2.3 Spatial distribution ofcotton yield and its relationship to environmental,irrigation infrastructure and water managementfactors on a regional scale in Khorezm, Uzbekistan.-2.4 Water management in Khorezm: currentsituation and options for improvement (hydrologicalperspective).- 3. THE SYSTEM[..]

Fields of interestAgriculture; Waste Water Technology / WaterPollution Control / Water Management / AquaticPollution; Forestry Management; Soil Science &Conservation; Development Economics; LandscapeEcology





$209.00ISBN 978-94-007-1962-0

I. Sherameti, University Jena, Germany; A. Varma, AmityUniversity Noida, UP, India (Eds.)

Detoxification of Heavy Metals

Heavy metals are severe environmental pollutants,and many of them are toxic even at very lowconcentrations. With industrial development,soil pollution with heavy metal elements havedramatically increased. The uptake of heavy metalsvia plants that are exposed to contaminated soils isa risk for human health and a major hazard for theecosystem as a whole, including soil microorganisms.On the other hand, plants may be used in thedecontamination of soils.The topics presentedin this book include: sources of heavy metalscontaminants in soils; plant species that can growon contaminated soils; the phytoremediation ofcontaminated soils; tolerance, accumulation anddetoxification mechanisms of zinc, copper, arsenic,cadmium and vanadium in plants; the critical roleof sulfur metabolism in heavy metal tolerance;the role of aquatic macrophytes, plant growth-promoting bacteria, sugar crops and earthwormsin detoxification; and heavy metal stabilization bypromoting zeolite synthesis in soils.

FeaturesHeavy metals are severe environmental pollutants,and many of them are toxic even at very lowconcentrations. With industrial development,soil pollution with heavy metal elements havedramatically increased. The uptake of heavy metalsvia plants that are exposed to contaminated soils isa risk for human health and a major hazard for theecosystem as a whole, including soil microorganisms.On the other [..]

ContentsDetoxification of Heavy Metals: State of Art.- Plantsin Heavy Metal Soils.- Functional Significanceof Metal Ligands in Hyperaccumulating Plants:What do We Know?.- Progress in PhytoremidiatingHeavy-metal Contaminated Soils.- Plant Taxonomyand Metal Phytoremediation.- Reclamation ofContaminated Mine Ponds using Marble Wastes,Organic Amendments and Phytoremediation.- TheRole of Membrane Transport in the Detoxificationand Accumulation of Zinc in Plants.- Initial Stepsof Copper Detoxification: Outside and Inside of thePlant Cell.- Arsenic Tolerance and DetoxificationMechanisms in[..]

Fields of interestPlant Physiology; Plant Biochemistry; Soil Science &Conservation




2011. XXVIII, 448 p. 56 illus., 14 in color. (Soil Biology,Vol. 30) Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-3-642-21407-3


J.H. Dickerson, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; A.R.Boccaccini, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen,Germany (Eds.)

Electrophoretic Deposition ofNanomaterials

This book provides a comprehensive overview ofcontemporary basic research, emerging technology,and commercial and industrial applicationsassociated with the electrophoretic deposition ofnanomaterials. This presentation of the subjectincludes an historical survey, the underlyingtheory of electrophoresis, dielectrophoresis,and the colloidal deposition of materials. This isfollowed by an assessment of the experimentalequipment and procedures for electrophoreticand dielectrophoretic aggregation, manipulation,and deposition of nanoparticles, nanotubes,and other nanomaterials. Additional chaptersexplore the specific science and technology ofelectrophoretic film formation, using widely studiedand application-driven nanomaterials, such ascarbon nanotubes, luminescent nanocrystals, andnano-ceramics. The concluding chapters exploreindustrial applications and procedures associatedwith electrophoretic deposition of nanomaterials.

FeaturesThis book provides a comprehensive overview ofcontemporary basic research, emerging technology,and commercial and industrial applicationsassociated with the electrophoretic deposition ofnanomaterials. This presentation of the subjectinvolves a historical survey, as well as discussionsof the underlying theory of electrophoresis,dielectrophoresis, and the colloidal deposition ofmicroscale and nanoscale [..]

ContentsIntroduction to Nanoparticle Film Formation byElectrophoresis.- Electrophoretic Aggregation andManipulation of Nanomaterials.- Dielectrophoretic1D & 2D Manipulation and/or Trapping.-Dielectrophoresis of Nanomaterials in Microfluidicsand Nanofluidics.- Theory and Modeling ofElectrophoretic Deposition of Nanomaterials.-Electrophoretic Deposition of LuminescentNanomaterials.- Electrophoretic Deposition ofCarbon Nanotubes.- Electrophoretic Depositionof Nanomaterials for Solid Oxide Fuel CellApplications.- Electrophoretic Deposition of Nano-ceramics for Electronics Applications.-[..]

Fields of interestElectrophoresis; Industrial Chemistry / ChemicalEngineering; Nanotechnology; Materials Science(general); Classical Continuum Physics; CondensedMatter Physics




2012. XII, 376 p. 226 illus., 48 in color. (NanostructureScience and Technology, Vol.) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9690-9

D. Dreesmann, Universität Mainz; D. Graf, Universität Dortmund;K. Witte, Universität Siegen (Eds.)

EvolutionsbiologieModerne Themen für den Unterricht

Die Evolutionsbiologie hat in den letzten Jahrenviele neue Erkenntnisse hervorgebracht und hat sichdamit zur zentralen Disziplin der Biowissenschaftenentwickelt. Im Biologieunterricht müssendeshalb neben Klassikern (Darwinfinken oderArchaeopteryx) auch moderne Forschungsergebnissevermittelt werden. Aus diesem Grund haben 40Fachleute aus Evolutionsforschung, Biologiedidaktikund Schulpraxis aktuelle und spannende Themender Evolutionsbiologie für den Unterrichtaufbereitet. Die Beiträge lassen sich folgendenThemenbereichen zuordnen: Evolution im Alltagerkennen: Von Medikamentenresistenzen bisKrebs, neue Fragestellungen der Evolutionsbiologiean neuen Modellsystemen kennen lernen:Salamander, Kuckuck und Groppe und evolutionäreVerwandtschaftsverhältnisse: Durch Computergestützte Verfahren Stammbäume besser verstehenlernen.Darüber hinaus informiert das Buch überaktuelle Forschungen zu den Vorstellungen vonSchülern zur Evolution und befasst sich mit demThema „Evolution und[..]

FeaturesDie Evolutionsbiologie hat in den letzten Jahrenviele neue Erkenntnisse hervorgebracht und hat sichdamit zur zentralen Disziplin der Biowissenschaftenentwickelt. Im Biologieunterricht müssendeshalb neben Klassikern (Darwinfinken oderArchaeopteryx) auch moderne Forschungsergebnissevermittelt werden. Aus diesem Grund haben 40Fachleute aus Evolutionsforschung, Biologiedidaktikund [..]

ContentsEinleitung. - Evolution und Schöpfung.-Schülervorstellungen zur Evolution. -Evolution im Alltag. - Moderne Themen derEvolutionsbiologie. - Evolution und Stammbäume. -Stichwortverzeichnis. - Literaturverzeichnis. -Übersicht der Arbeitsmaterialien

Fields of interestLife Sciences (general); Science Education; Teachingand Teacher Education




2012. 542 S. 215 Abb. in Farbe. Hardcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2785-4

F.G. Barth, University of Vienna, Austria; J.A.C. Humphrey,University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA, USA; M.V. Srinivasan,The Queensland Brain Institute, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia (Eds.)

Frontiers in SensingFrom Biology to Engineering

Biological sensory systems, fine-tuned to theirspecific tasks with remarkable perfection, havean enormous potential for technical, industrial,and medical applications. This applies to sensorsspecialized for a wide range of energy forms suchas optical, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic, toname just a few. This book brings together first-hand knowledge from the frontiers of differentfields of research in sensing. It aims to promote theinteraction between biologists, engineers, physicists,and mathematicians and to pave the way forinnovative lines of research and cross-disciplinaryapproaches. The topics presented cover a broadspectrum ranging from energy transformation andtransduction processes in animal sensing systemsto the fabrication and application of bio-inspiredsynthetic sensor arrays. The various contributionsare linked by the similarity of what sensing has toaccomplish in both biology and engineering.

FeaturesBiological sensory systems, fine-tuned to theirspecific tasks with remarkable perfection, havean enormous potential for technical, industrial,and medical applications. This applies to sensorsspecialized for a wide range of energy forms suchas optical, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic, toname just a few. This book brings together first-handknowledge from the frontiers of different fields of [..]

ContentsPreface.- I. General: 1. From biology to engineering:insect vision and applications to robotics.- 2. Natureas model for technical sensors.- II. Vision. A.Seeing: 3. Color sensing of butterflies.- 4. Insecttangential cell analogues and implications forefficient visuomotor control.- 5. Biologically inspiredenhancement of dim light video.- 6. Event-basedsilicon retinas and cochleas.- B. Visual control: 7.The mode-sensing hypothesis: matching sensors,actuators and flight dynamics.- 8. Adaptive encodingof motion information in the fly visual system.- 9Visual motion sensing and[..]

Fields of interestNeurobiology; Biomedical Engineering; Circuits andSystems; Animal Models




2012. X, 438 p. 186 illus. in color. Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-3-211-99748-2


M. Koyutürk, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH,USA; S. Subramaniam, University of California, San Diego, LaJolla, CA, USA; A. Grama, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN,USA (Eds.)

Functional Coherence of MolecularNetworks in Bioinformatics

Molecular networks provide descriptions of theorganization of various biological processes,including cellular signaling, metabolism, andgenetic regulation. Knowledge on molecularnetworks is commonly used for systems levelanalysis of biological function; research and methoddevelopment in this area has grown tremendouslyin the past few years. This book will provide adetailed review of existing knowledge on thefunctional characterization of biological networks.In 15 chapters authored by an international groupof prolific systems biology and bioinformaticsresearchers, it will organize, conceptualize, andsummarize the existing core of research results andcomputational methods on understanding biologicalfunction from a network perspective.

FeaturesA fundamental problem in life sciences is thecharacterization of biological function. In medicalsciences, understanding the bases of functionalanomalies holds the key to effective diagnosis,treatment, and prognosis; in genetics, functionalannotation of genetic variability uncovers thecomplex relationship between genotype andphenotype; in evolutionary biology, functionaldifferences between diverse [..]

ContentsIntroduction to Network Biology.- TopologicalCharacteristics of Molecular Networks.- FunctionalAnnotation in Gene Networks.- Proteome NetworkEmulating Models.- Biological Network Alignment.-Pattern Mining across many Massive BiologicalNetworks.- Molecular Networks and ComplexDiseases.- Moving Towards Genome-Scale KineticModels: The Mass Action Stoichiometric SimulationApproach.- Index.

Fields of interestSystems Biology; Computational Biology /Bioinformatics; Computer Science (general);Biomedical Engineering





$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0319-7

R. Burnap, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA; W.Vermaas, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA (Eds.)

Functional Genomics and Evolutionof Photosynthetic Systems

New possibilities have been brought about by thestunning number of genomic sequences becomingavailable for photosynthetic organisms. This newworld of whole genome sequence data spans thephyla from photosynthetic microbes to algae tohigher plants. These whole genome projects areintrinsically interesting, but also inform the varietyof other molecular sequence databases includingthe recent 'meta-genomic' sequencing effortsthat analyze entire communities of organisms. As impressive as they are, are obviously only thebeginning of the effort to decipher the biologicalmeaning encoded within them. This book aimsto highlight progress in this direction. This bookaims toward a genome-level understanding of thestructure, function, and evolution of photosyntheticsystems and the advantages accrued from theavailability of phyletically diverse sets of genesequences for the major components of thephotosynthetic apparatus. While not meant to befully comprehensive in terms of the topics[..]

FeaturesRecent advances in the genomics of photosyntheticorganisms, coupled with increased understandingphotosynthetic mechanisms, provides newperspectives on the function and evolution of thephotosynthetic mechanisms. Correspondingly,a central theme of the book is the application ofcomparative methods that exploit the explosivegrowth in biological sequence data to inform ourunderstanding of the operation [..]

ContentsFrom the Series Editor.- Contents.- Preface.-The Editors.- Contributors.- Author Index.-1. Functional Genomics in an Ecological andEvolutionary Context: Maximizing the Value ofGenomes in Systems Biology; David M. Ward et al.-2. Probing Functional Diversity of ThermophilicCyanobacteria in Microbial Mats; Devaki Bhaya.-3. Comparative and Functional Genomics ofAnoxygenic Green Bacteria from the Taxa Chlorobi,Chloroflexi, and Acidobacteria; Donald A. Bryantet al.- 4. Recent Functional Genomics Studies ofMarine Synechococcus; Brian Palenik.- 5. FunctionalAnalysis of the[..]

Fields of interestLife Sciences (general); Plant Biochemistry; PlantGenetics amd Genomics; Microbial Genetics andGenomics; Gene Function; Energy Harvesting




2012. XXXV, 392 p. 94 illus., 60 in color. (Advances inPhotosynthesis and Respiration, Vol. 33) Hardcover

$499.00ISBN 978-94-007-1532-5

T.A. Brown, University of Manchester, UK

Gentechnologie für Einsteiger

Bewährt und beliebt, kompakt und klar – dasBasiswissen der GentechnologieT. A. BrownsGentechnologie für Einsteiger hat sich als leichtverständliche Einführung in dieses wichtige undspannende Fachgebiet weltweit bewährt. Die sechsteAuflage bleibt dem Grundkonzept des Werkestreu, widmet sich aber auch neuen, wachsendenForschungsfeldern. Das Lehrbuch setzt kaumVorkenntnisse voraus. Die Bedeutung und diePrinzipien gentechnologischer Methoden werdenebenso dargestellt wie ihre Anwendungsbereicheund mit über 250 – jetzt erstmals vierfarbigen– Abbildungen veranschaulicht. Neben einerReihe wichtiger Änderungen im gesamten Textwurden insbesondere die Kapitel über PCR, DNA-Sequenzierung und Genomanalyse auf den neuestenStand gebracht und erweitert. In ihnen spiegelnsich die erstaunlichen Fortschritte der letztenJahre wieder:Neue Abschnitte befassen sich mitder Realtime-PCR und ihrer Anwendung zurquantitativen Analyse von DNA und RNA.EinAbschnitt stellt die „neue Generation“ der[..]

FeaturesT. A. Browns Gentechnologie für Einsteiger hat sichals leicht verständliche Einführung in dieses wichtigeund spannende Fachgebiet weltweit bewährt.Die sechste Auflage bleibt dem Grundkonzeptdes Werkes treu, widmet sich aber auch neuen,wachsenden Forschungsfeldern. Das Lehrbuch setztkaum Vorkenntnisse voraus. Die Bedeutung und diePrinzipien gentechnologischer Methoden werden [..]

ContentsVorwort.- I. Grundprinzipien der Klonierung undDNA-Analyse.- 1 Warum sind Klonierung undDNA-Analyse so wichtig?.- 1.1 Frühe Entwicklungenin der Genetik.- 1.2 Die Entwicklung der DNA-Klonierung und die Polymerasekettenreaktion.-1.3 Was ist DNA-Klonierung?.- 1.4 Was ist PCR?.-1.5 Warum sind DNA-Klonierung und PCRso wichtig?.- 1.6 Ein Wegweiser durch diesesBuch.- 2 Klonierungsvektoren: Plasmide undBakteriophagen.- 2.1 PlasmidePlatzhalter AbbildungStart.- 2.2 Bakteriophagen.- 3 Die Reinigung vonDNA aus lebenden Zellen.- 3.1 Die Präparation dergesamten Zell-DNA.- 3.2 Die[..]

Fields of interestCell Biology; Life Sciences (general); Microbiology;Microbial Genetics and Genomics; Gene Function;Biotechnology




2011. XII, 298 S. 278 Abb. in Farbe. Hardcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2868-4


P. Kindlmann, CzechGlobe - Global Change Research Centre ASCR, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic (Ed.)

Himalayan Biodiversity in theChanging World

This book presents some results on selected taxa inthe Himalayan region (mainly Nepal), pinpoints thethreats to their survival and suggests ways how toavoid their extinction. Most chapters are based ongraduate research projects – relatively long-termfield studies. The data presented here can be a goodsource of updated information on the subject andwill prove to be a very useful reference in futurestudies of Himalayan biodiversity. They also tendto pinpoint the existing gaps in our knowledge ofthis region. All the chapters are based on recenttrends of biodiversity and conservation vision,so the book can be a potential alternative to theexisting relatively older books with outdated visionand information. Its main goal, however, is todisseminate the information about biodiversityconservation problems in the Himalayan regionamong the people in the developed world.

FeaturesThis book presents some results on selected taxa inthe Himalayan region (mainly Nepal), pinpoints thethreats to their survival and suggests ways how toavoid their extinction. Most chapters are based ongraduate research projects – relatively long-termfield studies. The data presented here can be a goodsource of updated information on the subject andwill prove to be a very useful reference in future [..]

ContentsPreface.- An overview of the biodiversity inNepal.- Conservation of biodiversity: an outlineof the challenge.- Orchid diversity in the Chitwandistrict.- Distribution and diversity of storks in theadjoining areas of Chitwan National Park, Nepal.-Interactions between the Himalayan tahr, livestockand snow leopards in the Sagarmatha NationalPark.- Numbers, distribution and facts limiting theabundance of tigers (Panthera tigris) in the BardiaNational Park extension area.- Impact of livestockgrazing on the vegetation and wild ungulates in theBarandabhar Corridor Forest, Nepal.-[..]

Fields of interestEcology; Conservation Biology / Ecology;Biodiversity; Ecosystems; Landscape Ecology





$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1801-2

J.S. Rhim, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda , MD, USA;R. Kremer, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada(Eds.)

Human Cell TransformationRole of Stem Cells and the Microenvironment

Rhim and Kremer’s state-of-the-art volumeon Human Cell Transformation: Role of StemCells and the Microenvironment highlights thelatest findings on the current state of human celltransformation model systems and provides theinsight into the molecular and cellular changesinvolved in the conversion of normal cells toneoplastic cells.Chapters cover all recently developednovel human cell models. In addition, the rapidlygrowing fields of knowledge regarding not onlystem cells in cancer progression, but also the role ofthe microenvironments in human carcinogenesisare discussed. A wealth of topics is presentedincluding:· Derivation of epithelial, fibroblastic,and hematopoietic in vitro model systems· Oncogenes· Tumor suppressor genes· Viraltransformation· In vitro model systems forviral, chemical and radiation carcinogenesis· Cell aging· The multistep nature of humancarcinogenesis· The role of stem cells and the[..]

FeaturesNo back cover text

ContentsNuclear Barrier Hypothesis of Aging as Mechanismfor Tradeoff Growth to Survival.- Establishmentof Cell Lines from the Human Middle and InnerEar Epithelial Cells.- Cellular Systems for StudyingHuman Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas.-Heterotopic Ossification Following MusculoskeletalTrauma: Modeling Stem and Progenitor Cells inTheir Microenvironment.- Comparative ProteomicAnalysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derivedfrom Human Bone Marrow, Umbilical Cord, andPlacenta: Implication in the Migration.- NovelHuman Prostate Epithelial Cell Culture Models forthe Study of Carcinogenesis and[..]

Fields of interestCell Biology; Stem Cells




2012. XXII, 226 p. 62 illus., 16 in color. (Advancesin Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 720)Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0253-4

K. Ye, College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,AR, USA; S. Jin, College of Engineering, University of Arkansas,Fayetteville, AR, USA (Eds.)

Human Embryonic and InducedPluripotent Stem CellsLineage-Specific Differentiation Protocols

Because of the huge potential of human embryonicstem (hES) cells, especially the newly developedhuman induced pluripotent stem (hiPS) cells, indisease treatment and life quality improvement,enormous efforts have been made to develop newmethodologies to translate lab discoveries in stemcell research into bed-side clinical technologies. InHuman Embryonic and Induced Pluripotent StemCells: Lineage-Specific Differentiation Protocols,experts in the field present a comprehensivecollection of protocols designed for labs aroundthe world. The topics covered in this detailedvolume include techniques used for maintenanceof hES and iPS cells in either small or largescale, techniques for directing hES and iPS celllineage specification, techniques for enhancingthe maturity of differentiated hES and iPS cellswithin three-dimensional scaffolds, techniquesfor reprogramming adult cells into iPS cells,techniques for generating patient-specific iPS cells,and techniques for translating hES and iPS[..]

FeaturesBecause of the huge potential of human embryonicstem (hES) cells, especially the newly developedhuman induced pluripotent stem (hiPS) cells, indisease treatment and life quality improvement,enormous efforts have been made to develop newmethodologies to translate lab discoveries in stemcell research into bed-side clinical technologies. InHuman Embryonic and Induced Pluripotent StemCells: [..]

ContentsFeeder-Free Growth of Undifferentiated HumanEmbryonic Stem Cells.- Growth of HumanEmbryonic Stem Cells in Long-Term Hypoxia.-Laboratory–Scale Purification of a Recombinant E-Cadherin-IgG Fc Fusion Protein that Provides a CellSurface Matrix for Extended Culture and EfficientSubculture of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells.- Scale-Up of Single Cell-Inoculated Suspension Cultures ofHuman Embryonic Stem Cells.- Three-DimensionalCulture for Expansion and Differentiation ofEmbryonic Stem Cells.- Expansion of PluripotentStem Cells in Defined Xeno-Free Culture System.-Pluripotent Stem Cells[..]

Fields of interestCell Biology; Stem Cells




2012. XVI, 486 p. 88 illus., 48 in color. (SpringerProtocols Handbooks) Hardcover

$159.00ISBN 978-1-61779-266-3


F.D. Santos, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Humans on EarthFrom Origins to Possible Futures

This is a wide-ranging and persuasive book writtenby an undisputed expert. Beginning with a broadhistory of the Universe, Earth, Life, and Man,it considers the origins and rise of science andtechnology, before moving on to discuss thepresent state of the world and its/our possiblefutures. Humans on Earth then addresses the mainchallenges for social and economic developmentin the 21st century in the context of global change.It presents a detailed but non-technical analysisof questions relating to climate change, ourdependence on fossil fuels, deforestation, loss ofbiodiversity, desertification, and air, water, soil,and ocean pollution, as well as problems relatedto overpopulation, poverty, social and economicinequalities, and conflict potential. The three main,but largely mutually exclusive, discourses on humandevelopment and the environment are described anddiscussed. The main emphasis is on the risks anduncertainties of the short-term future – the next 50to 100 years – with[..]

FeaturesThis is a wide-ranging and persuasive book writtenby an undisputed expert. Beginning with a broadhistory of the Universe, Earth, Life, and Man,it considers the origins and rise of science andtechnology, before moving on to discuss thepresent state of the world and its/our possiblefutures. Humans on Earth then addresses the mainchallenges for social and economic development inthe 21st century [..]

Contents1. Science and Technology. From the Origins up tothe Twenty-First Century.- 2. A Very Brief History ofthe Universe, Earth, and Life.- 3. The ContemporarySituation.- 4. The Future.- 5. Human Developmentand Environmental Discourses.

Fields of interestEcology; Popular Science in Nature andEnvironment; Development Economics; EnergyTechnology; Environment (general); Applications ofMathematics




2012. XVIII, 409 p. (The Frontiers Collection) Hardcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-05359-7

A. Bationo, B. Waswa, J.M. Okeyo, Soil Scientist, Tropical SoilBiology and Fertility Institute of the International Centre forTropical Agriculture (TSBF-CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya; F. Maina, Socio-economist, Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Institute of theInternational Centre for Tropical Agriculture (TSBF-CIAT), Nairobi,Kenya; J.M. Kihara (Eds.)

Innovations as Key to the GreenRevolution in AfricaExploring the Scientific Facts

Africa can achieve self sufficiency in food productionthrough adoption of innovations in the agriculturesector. Numerous soil fertility and crop productiontechnologies have been generated through research,however, wide adoption has been low. Africanfarmers need better technologies, more sustainablepractices, and fertilizers to improve and sustain theircrop productivity and to prevent further degradationof agricultural lands. The agricultural sector alsoneeds to be supported by functional institutionsand policies that will be able to respond to emergingchallenges of globalization and climate change.

FeaturesAfrica urgently needs a uniquely African GreenRevolution- a revolution that is long overdue, arevolution that will help the continent in its quest fordignity and peace Mr. Kofi Annan, Former SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations (UN), currently theBoard Chair of Alliance for a Green Revolution inAfrica [..]

ContentsTHEME 1 – Constraints and Opportunities for theAfrican Green Revolution.- THEME 2 – Potentialand Feasibility of use of external input and improvedsoil and crop management to achieve the AfricanGreen Revolution.- THEME 3 - Factors that limitaccess to and adoption of innovations by poorfarmers.- THEME 4 - Innovation approaches andtheir scaling up/out in Africa.

Fields of interestAgriculture; Life Sciences (general)




2012. LXVI, 1363 p. 410 illus. In 2 volumes, not availableseparately. Hardcover

$499.00ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8

M. Shimaoka, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.)

Integrin and Cell AdhesionMoleculesMethods and Protocols

Integrins play pivotal roles not only across a widerange of physiological processes including tissuemorphogenesis, immune responses, wound healing,and regulation of cell growth and differentiation,but also in numerous pathological phenomenasuch as autoimmunity, thrombosis, and cancermetastasis/progression. Therefore, investigationson integrins often demand multi-disciplinaryapproaches, making researchers long for a handycollection of comprehensive and practical protocolsthat detail experimental methods for studyingintegrin and related cell adhesion moleculefunctionality. Integrin and Cell Adhesion Molecules:Methods and Protocols aims to provide readersnot only with basic protocols in studying integrinfunctions, but also with summaries on those state-of-the-art technologies that have been utilized forunderstanding integrin functionality at the cellular,molecular, structural, and organismal levels. Dividedinto six convenient sections, this detailed volumecovers basic protocols for[..]

Features Integrins play pivotal roles not onlyacross a wide range of physiological processesincluding tissue morphogenesis, immune responses,wound healing, and regulation of cell growth anddifferentiation, but also in numerous pathologicalphenomena such as autoimmunity, thrombosis,and cancer metastasis/progression. Therefore,investigations on integrins often demand multi-disciplinary approaches, [..]

ContentsOverview: Assays for Studying Integrin-DependentCell Adhesion.- Cell Adhesion Assays.- Real TimeAnalysis of Integrin-dependent TransendothelialMigration and Integrin-independent InterstitialMotility of Leukocytes.- Lentiviral GeneTransfer Method to Study Integrin Function inT Lymphocytes.- Surface Plasmon ResonanceBiosensing in Studies of the Binding betweenb2 Integrin I Domains and their Ligands.- Cell-Free Ligand-Binding Assays for Integrin LFA-1.-Overview: Structural Biology of Integrins.- ProteinExpression and Purification of Integrin I Domainsand IgSF Ligands for[..]

Fields of interestCell Biology; Membrane Biology




2012. XVI, 529 p. 97 illus., 10 in color. (Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 757) Hardcover

$159.00ISBN 978-1-61779-165-9


U. Steinhardt, Fachhochschule Eberswalde; O. Blumenstein,Universität Potsdam; H. Barsch, Potsdam

Lehrbuch der Landschaftsökologie

Klarer Aufbau, klare Sprache, das Wesentlicheherausgestellt. Prof. Dr. Herbert Weingartner,Universität Salzburg Landschaften sindempfindliche Systeme, die es zu schützen undverantwortungsbewusst zu entwickeln gilt. Dazubraucht man Kenntnisse über ihre Strukturund ihre Funktionsweise. Gefragt sind hierbeinicht nur Spezialisten, sondern vor alleminterdisziplinär arbeitende Fachleute mit Blickfür das Ganze: Landschaftsökologen, die fürdiese Art der Problembetrachtung und -lösungkomplexe Untersuchungsansätze bereitstellen undweiterentwickeln – gemäß der Maxime: "Das Ganzeist mehr als die Summe seiner Teile."In diesemnunmehr in 2. Auflage vorliegenden Lehrbuch stelltdas Autorenteam Steinhardt, Blumenstein undBarsch Landschaftsökologie als eine interdisziplinäreArbeitsrichtung vor, die sich der Untersuchungdes aktuellen Landschaftshaushaltes widmet undPrognosen für dessen zukünftige Entwicklungerstellt. Der Zusammenhang von Struktur undDynamik in der Landschaft wird an Beispielen[..]

FeaturesKlarer Aufbau, klare Sprache, das Wesentlicheherausgestellt. Prof. Dr. Herbert Weingartner,Universität Salzburg Landschaften sindempfindliche Systeme, die es zu schützen undverantwortungsbewusst zu entwickeln gilt. Dazubraucht man Kenntnisse über ihre Struktur undihre Funktionsweise. Gefragt sind hierbei nicht nurSpezialisten, sondern vor allem interdisziplinärarbeitende [..]

Contents1. Landschaften im Alltag;- Landschaft als Teilunserer Umwelt - Landschaftserleben: Ästhetikvon Landschaften;- Psychologische Aspekte; 2.Landschaft als Gegenstand wissenschaftlicherErkenntnis;- Entwicklung der Landschaftslehreund -forschung (Europa einschließlich Rußland,Angloamerika);- Begriffsabgrenzung: Naturraum- Landschaft, Natur-/ Kulturlandschaft;- 3.Der Systemcharakter von Landschaften;-Systemmerkmale;- Landschaft als offenes System;-Raum-zeitliche Hierarchien;- 4. Landschaft alsRaum: Strukturmerkmale;- Vertikalstruktur;-Horizontalstruktur (mit Bezug zum[..]

Fields of interestEcology; Environment (general)




2012. IV, 295 S. 106 Abb. Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2396-2

A. Kamkin, Russian State Medical University, Moscow, Russia; I.Kiseleva, Russian State Medical University, Moscow, Russia (Eds.)

Mechanical Stretch and Cytokines

This book presents the latest findings in the fieldof investigation of molecular mechanisms ofmechanical stretch and the role of cytokines inresponse of different tissues to it. On the one handthis Volume demonstrates how mechanical stretchenhances cytokines production. It describes howcytokines influence tissues and cells on a backgroundof a mechanical stretching. It provides a descriptionof how cells in different tissues are activated bystretch and cytokines via various signaling pathways,and how they change their gene expression. Thebook is a unique collection of reviews outliningcurrent knowledge and future developments in thisrapidly growing field. Knowledge of biomechanics,and mechanisms which underlie it on molecular,cellular and tissue, is necessary for understandingof the normal functioning of living organismsand allows to predict changes, which arise due toalterations of their environment.

FeaturesThis book presents the latest findings in the fieldof investigation of molecular mechanisms ofmechanical stretch and the role of cytokines inresponse of different tissues to it. On the one handthis Volume demonstrates how mechanical stretchenhances cytokines production. It describes howcytokines influence tissues and cells on a backgroundof a mechanical stretching. It provides a descriptionof how cells [..]

ContentsForeword by Leonid V. Rosenshtraukh;Editorial, Andre Kamkin and Irina Kiseleva.- 1Cytokine System, Andrey A. Simbirtsev and Ivan G.Kozlov.- 2 Mechanical stretching of cells of differenttissues: The role of mediators of innate immunity,Leonid V. Kovalchuk et al.- 3 Mechanosensitivepro-inflammatory gene expression in vascular cells,Marco Cattaruzza, Andreas H. Wagner, and MarkusHecker.- 4 Cytokines, heart and calcium current insepsis, Stengl Milan, Prucha Miroslav, and MatejovicMartin.- 5 The role of proinflammatory cytokines inregulation of cardiac bioelectrical activity: Link[..]

Fields of interestCell Biology; Biomedicine (general); HumanPhysiology; Immunology; Molecular Medicine




2012. XV, 236 p. 31 illus., 15 in color.(Mechanosensitivity in Cells and Tissues, Tentativevolume 5) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-2003-9

D.K. Gupta, CSIC, Granada, Spain; L.M. Sandalio, CSIC, Granada,Spain (Eds.)

Metal Toxicity in Plants: Perception,Signaling and Remediation

Heavy metal accumulation in soil and water fromnatural sources or anthropogenic activities haveproduced severe environmental contamination insome parts of the world due to the persistence ofmetals in the environment by their accumulationthroughout the food chain. The purpose of this bookis to present the most recent advances in this field,mainly concerning the uptake and translocationof heavy metals in plants, mechanisms of toxicity,perception of metal and regulation of cell responseunder metal stress. Another key feature of thisbook is related to the studies on signaling andremediation processes in recent years, which havetaken advantage of recent technological advancesincluding "omic" approaches. In recent yearstranscriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic studieshave become very important tools for analyzing boththe dynamics of changes in gene expression andthe profiles of protein and metabolites under heavymetal stress. This information is also very useful forplotting the complex[..]

FeaturesHeavy metal accumulation in soil and water fromnatural sources or anthropogenic activities haveproduced severe environmental contamination insome parts of the world due to the persistence ofmetals in the environment by their accumulationthroughout the food chain. The purpose of this bookis to present the most recent advances in this field,mainly concerning the uptake and translocation ofheavy metals [..]

ContentsHeavy Metal Bindings and Its Interactions withThiol Peptides and Other Biological Ligands in PlantCells.- Heavy Metal Perception in a MicroescaleEnvironment: A Model System Using High Doses ofPollutants.- Genetic and Molecular Aspects of MetalTolerance and Hyperaccumulation.- Cadmium andCopper Stress Induce a Cellular Oxidative ChallengeLeading to Damage Versus Signaling.- Insightsinto Cd Toxicity: Reactive Oxygen and NitrogenSpecies Function.- Exploring the Plant Response toCadmium Exposure by Transcriptomic, Proteomicand Metabolomic Approaches: Potentiality of[..]

Fields of interestPlant Physiology; Agriculture; Plant Biochemistry;Oxidative Stress; Plant Pathology





$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-22080-7


Z.L. Liu, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research,Peoria, IL, USA (Ed.)

Microbial Stress Tolerance forBiofuelsSystems Biology

The development of sustainable and renewablebiofuels is attracting growing interest. It is vital todevelop robust microbial strains for biocatalysts thatare able to function under multiple stress conditions.This Microbiology Monograph provides an overviewof methods for studying microbial stress tolerancefor biofuels applications using a systems biologyapproach.Topics covered range from mechanismsto methodology for yeast and bacteria, includingthe genomics of yeast tolerance and detoxification;genetics and regulation of glycogen and trehalosemetabolism; programmed cell death; high gravityfermentations; ethanol tolerance; improving biomasssugar utilization by engineered Saccharomyces;the genomics on tolerance of Zymomonas mobilis;microbial solvent tolerance; control of stresstolerance in bacterial host organisms; metabolomicsfor ethanologenic yeast; automated proteomics workcell systems for strain improvement; and unificationof gene expression data for comparable analysesunder[..]

FeaturesThe development of sustainable and renewablebiofuels is attracting growing interest. It is vital todevelop robust microbial strains for biocatalysts thatare able to function under multiple stress conditions.This Microbiology Monograph provides an overviewof methods for studying microbial stress tolerancefor biofuels applications using a systems biologyapproach.Topics covered range from [..]

ContentsGenomics of yeast tolerance and in situdetoxification.- Genetics and regulation of glycogenand trehalose metabolism in Saccharomycescerevisiae.- Molecular mechanisms of programmedcell death induced by acetic acid in Saccharomycescerevisiae.- Molecular mechanisms of ethanoltolerance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.- Highgravity ethanol fermentations and yeast tolerance.-Improving biomass sugar utilization by engineeredSaccharomyces cerevisiae.- Genomics onpretreatment inhibitor tolerance of Zymomonasmobilis.- Mechanisms and applications of microbialsolvent tolerance.- Control of[..]

Fields of interestMicrobial Genetics and Genomics; Systems Biology;Cell Biology; Biotechnology; Applied Microbiology




2012. X, 307 p. 39 illus., 13 in color. (MicrobiologyMonographs, Vol. 22) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-21466-0

S.K. Calderwood, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Th.L.Prince, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA (Eds.)

Molecular ChaperonesMethods and Protocols

The proteome consists of a complex mixture ofproteins each of which need to be folded correctly inorder to function for the health of the organism, andmany of these proteins require molecular chaperonesto reach the correct conformation and, in somecases, to remain in a folded form. In MolecularChaperones: Methods and Protocols, expertresearchers address a wide variety of approaches tothe study these mechanisms, featuring the workingsof heat shock proteins and heat shock transcriptionfactors, in vitro and in vivo. Written in the highlysuccessful Methods in Molecular Biology™ seriesformat, chapters features introductions to theirrespective topics, lists of the necessary materialsand reagents, step-by-step, readily reproduciblelaboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshootingand avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative andcutting-edge, Molecular Chaperones: Methods andProtocols serves as an ideal guide for all scientistswho wish to pursue this vital biological action and itsimpact on[..]

FeaturesThe proteome consists of a complex mixture ofproteins each of which need to be folded correctly inorder to function for the health of the organism, andmany of these proteins require molecular chaperonesto reach the correct conformation and, in somecases, to remain in a folded form. In MolecularChaperones: Methods and Protocols, expertresearchers address a wide variety of approaches tothe [..]

ContentsTargeted Deletion of Hsf1, 2, and 4 Genes inMice.- The Role Of Heat Shock Factors in Stress-Induced Transcription.- Hsp90 and Client ProteinMaturation.- The Role of p23, Hop, Immunophilins,and Other Co-Chaperones in Regulating Hsp90Function.- Detecting Hsp90 Phosphorylation.-Role of Molecular Chaperones in Biogenesis of theProtein Kinome.- Nucleotide Exchange Factors forHsp70 Chaperones.- Reconstitution of CHIP E3Ubiquitin Ligase Activity.- Structure-Functions ofHspB1 (Hsp27).- Combined Lentiviral and RNAiTechnologies for the Delivery and PermanentlySilencing of the hsp25[..]

Fields of interestBiochemistry; Proteomics




2011. XVIII, 320 p. 42 illus. (Methods in MolecularBiology, Vol. 787) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-294-6

S.A. Toms, Geisinger Health Systems, Danville, PA, USA; R.J. Weil,The Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA (Eds.)

NanoproteomicsMethods and Protocols

As two relatively new fields of study, proteomicsand nanotechnology have developed in parallelwith each other to allow an increased precisionin the identification of post-translational proteinmodifications as well as to provide a more automatedisolation and detection of rare proteins in bothserum and tissues. The Nanoproteomics: Methodsand Protocols volume organizes and collectstechnical advances from leaders in the field tomake laboratory protocols more readily availableand understandable to those who are attemptingto incorporate nanotechnologic techniques intotheir proteomic research. Conveniently dividedinto five sections, this detailed volume coverspreliminary sample preparation, nanoscale fluidicdevices and methods, nanostructured surfaces andnanomaterials, and nanoproteomic techniquesto detect and understand protein and proteomicalterations specific to human pathology. Writtenin the highly successful series entitled Methods inMolecular Biology™, these chapters include[..]

FeaturesAs two relatively new fields of study, proteomicsand nanotechnology have developed in parallelwith each other to allow an increased precisionin the identification of post-translational proteinmodifications as well as to provide a more automatedisolation and detection of rare proteins in bothserum and tissues. The Nanoproteomics: Methodsand Protocols volume organizes and collectstechnical [..]

ContentsMALDI-TOF Serum Profiling Using Semi-Automated Serum Peptide Capture with MagneticReversed Phase (C18) Beads.- Proteomics ofEpithelial Lining Fluid Obtained by BronchoscopicMicroprobe Sampling.- Protein IdentificationUsing Nano-HPLC-MS: ESI-MS and MALDI-MS Interfaces.- Three Dimensional PeptideFractionation for Highly Sensitive Nanoscale LC-Based Shotgun Proteomic Analysis of ComplexProtein Mixtures.- Nanospray Ion Mobility MassSpectrometry of Selected High Mass Species.-Nanoelectrospray-MSn of Native and PermethylatedGlycans.- N-linked Global Glycan Profiling byNanoLC Mass[..]

Fields of interestProtein Science; Proteomics




2011. XIV, 322 p. 68 illus., 34 in color. (Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 790) Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-1-61779-318-9


G. Cagney, School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science,Conway Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland;A. Emili, Banting and Best Department of Medical Research,The Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research,University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada (Eds.)

Network BiologyMethods and Applications

While extremely large datasets describing genesequences, mRNA transcripts, protein abundance,and metabolite concentrations are increasinglycommonplace, these represent only starting‘parts lists’ that are usually insufficient to unlockmechanistic insights on their own right. Fortunately,as Network Biology: Methods and Applicationsexamines, concepts emerging from the study ofbiological entities such as networks (e.g. functionalinteractions linking genes, proteins, metabolites,etc.) suggest that order rather than chaos prevails,with such principles as modular and hierarchicalorganization, reactive information-driven causal-response behaviours, systems robustness, co-evolution, and self-organization guiding the way. This volume presents detailed, practical descriptionsof the experimental and computational approachescurrently prevalent in network biology as written bypracticed experts in the field. Written in the highlysuccessful Methods in Molecular Biology™ seriesformat, relevant[..]

FeaturesWhile extremely large datasets describing genesequences, mRNA transcripts, protein abundance,and metabolite concentrations are increasinglycommonplace, these represent only starting‘parts lists’ that are usually insufficient to unlockmechanistic insights on their own right. Fortunately,as Network Biology: Methods and Applicationsexamines, concepts emerging from the study ofbiological [..]

ContentsAnalysis of Protein–Protein Interactions UsingHigh-throughput Yeast Two-Hybrid Screens.-Identification of Mammalian Protein Complexesby Lentiviral-Based Affinity Purification and MassSpectrometry.- Protein Networks Involved inVesicle Fusion, Transport, and Storage Revealedby Array-Based Proteomics.- Identification andRelative Quantification of Native and ProteolyticallyGenerated Protein C-termini from ComplexProteomes: C-terminome Analysis.- Constructionof Protein Interaction Networks Based on the LabelFree Quantitative Proteomics.- Studying BindingSpecificities of Peptide[..]

Fields of interestBioinformatics; Systems Biology; ComputerApplications in Life Sciences




2011. XV, 437 p. 85 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology,Vol. 781) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-275-5

C.G. Le Prell, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl, USA; D.Henderson, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY, USA; R.R.Fay, Loyola University of Chicago, IL, USA; A.N. Popper, Universityof Maryland, College Park, MD, USA (Eds.)

Noise-Induced Hearing LossScientific Advances

Exposure to loud noise continues to be the largestcause of hearing loss in the adult population. Theproblem of NIHL impacts a number of disciplines.US standards for permissible noise exposure wereoriginally published in 1968 and remain largelyunchanged today. Indeed, permissible noiseexposure for US personnel is significantly greaterthan that allowed in numerous other countries,including for example, Canada, China, Brazil,Mexico, and the European Union. However, therehave been a number of discoveries and advancesthat have increased our understanding of themechanisms of NIHL. These advances have thepotential to impact how NIHL can be preventedand how our noise standards can be made moreappropriate.

FeaturesExposure to loud noise continues to be one of thelargest causes of hearing loss in the adult population,already affecting some 15 percent of Americansbetween the ages of 20 and 69. There have beena number of discoveries and advances that haveincreased our understanding of the mechanismsof Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Theseadvances have the potential to impact how NIHL canbe prevented and how [..]

ContentsNoise-Induced Hearing Loss: Scope of theProblem: The Prevalence and Significance ofNoise-Induced Hearing Loss.- .- Noise-InducedHearing Loss and Tinnitus: Challenges for theMilitary.- Relation Between Noise Exposureand Resulting Anatomical, Physiological andPerceptual Changes in Hearing: Acoustic ParametersInfluencing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss .-Anatomical Consequences of Noise Insult.- Changesin VIII Nerve Coding with NIHL.- SuprathresholdChanges in Auditory System Function after NoiseExposure.- Central Nervous System Plasticity: Noise-Induced Tinnitus.- Susceptibility and[..]

Fields of interestNeurobiology; Otorhinolaryngology; Neurosciences




2012. XIII, 376 p. 35 illus., 4 in color. (SpringerHandbook of Auditory Research, Vol. 40) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9522-3

C.E. Bullerwell, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada(Ed.)

Organelle GeneticsEvolution of Organelle Genomes and Gene Expression

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are eukaryoticorganelles that evolved from bacterial ancestorsand harbor their own genomes. The gene productsof these genomes work in concert with those ofthe nuclear genome to ensure proper organellemetabolism and biogenesis. This book explores theforces that have shaped the evolution of organellegenomes and the expression of the genes encoded bythem. Some striking examples of trends in organelleevolution explored here are the reduction in genomesize and gene coding content observed in mostlineages, the complete loss of organelle DNA incertain lineages, and the unusual modes of geneexpression that have emerged, such as the extensiveand essential mRNA editing that occurs in plantmitochondria and chloroplasts. This book placesparticular emphasis on the current techniques usedto study the evolution of organelle genomes and geneexpression.

FeaturesMitochondria and chloroplasts are eukaryoticorganelles that evolved from bacterial ancestorsand harbor their own genomes. The gene productsof these genomes work in concert with those ofthe nuclear genome to ensure proper organellemetabolism and biogenesis. This book explores theforces that have shaped the evolution of organellegenomes and the expression of the genes encoded bythem. Some [..]

ContentsOrigins of Organelle Genomes.- OrganelleGenome Evolution.- Mechanisms of OrganelleGene Loss.- Origins of Organelle Proteomes.-Evolution of Organelle Transcription.- Evolution ofOrganelle RNA Processing.- Evolution of OrganelleTranslation, tRNAs and the Genetic Code.

Fields of interestEvolutionary Biology; Cell Biology; Proteomics;Biochemistry; Biological Techniques





$209.00ISBN 978-3-642-22379-2


K. Turksen, Regenerative Medicine Program, Sprott Centre forStem Cell Research, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa,ON, Canada (Ed.)

Permeability BarrierMethods and Protocols

The significant biological subject, the permeabilitybarrier, is incredibly diverse and vital for a vastassortment of crucial functions in the body. InPermeability Barrier: Methods and Protocols,a variety of experienced researchers contributetechniques to study this complex system in its manyforms. Written in the highly successful Methods inMolecular Biology™ series format, chapters includebrief introductions to their respective topics, detailedlists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols,and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding knownpitfalls. Authoritative and practical, PermeabilityBarrier: Methods and Protocols serves as an idealguide for all scientists seeking to further ourunderstanding of this vital area of research.

FeaturesThe significant biological subject, the permeabilitybarrier, is incredibly diverse and vital for a vastassortment of crucial functions in the body. InPermeability Barrier: Methods and Protocols,a variety of experienced researchers contributetechniques to study this complex system in its manyforms. Written in the highly successful Methods inMolecular Biology™ series format, chapters [..]

ContentsComputational Modeling of the Skin Barrier.-In Vitro Human Skin Segmentation and DrugConcentration-Skin Depth Profiles.- TranscriptionalRegulation of Epidermal Barrier Formation.-Epidermal Permeability Barrier (EPB) Measurementin Mammalian Skin.- Assessment of PermeabilityBarriers to Macromolecules in the RodentEndometrium at the Onset of Implantation.-Assessment of Intestinal Permeability in (Premature)Neonates by Sugar Absorption Tests.- Analysis ofEpithelial Cell Shedding and Gaps in the IntestinalEpithelium.- Studying Permeability in a CommonlyUsed Epithelial Cell Line:[..]

Fields of interestCell Biology; Cell Physiology




2011. XV, 450 p. 101 illus., 22 in color. With onlinefiles/update. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 763)Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-190-1

A.V. Tulin, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Ed.)

Poly(ADP-ribose) PolymeraseMethods and Protocols

Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerases (PARPs) areabundant and ubiquitous proteins that regulatecrucial processes of the cell cycle, DNA repair,genomic stability, and transcriptional regulation. Being involved in basic cell functions, PARPsmediate rapid responses to such environmentalfactors as stress, infection, nutrition and hormonalsignals. Whereas PARP inhibitors can suppresstumor growth and proliferation in certain breast,ovarian, and prostate cancers, understanding howPARP controls cellular functions is essential for thedevelopment of novel cancer treatments strategies.Divided into three convenient sections, Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase: Methods and Protocols aims toexplain how PARP proteins act within the normaldevelopment of an organism as well as in pathogenicconditions, seeks to advance the knowledge ofdevelopmental pathways regulation, and endeavorsto facilitate the development of new therapeuticdrugs and methods to target PARP-dependentprocesses. Written in the highly successful[..]

FeaturesPoly (ADP-ribose) Polymerases (PARPs) areabundant and ubiquitous proteins that regulatecrucial processes of the cell cycle, DNA repair,genomic stability, and transcriptional regulation. Being involved in basic cell functions, PARPsmediate rapid responses to such environmentalfactors as stress, infection, nutrition and hormonalsignals. Whereas PARP inhibitors can suppresstumor growth and [..]

ContentsApproaches to Detect PARP-1 Activation In vivo,In situ, and In vitro.- Quantification of Poly(ADP-ribose) In vitro: Determination of the (ADP-ribose) Chain Length and Branching Pattern.-Assay for Protein Modification by Poly-ADP-Ribose In vitro.- Identification of Distinct AminoAcids as ADP-ribose Acceptor Sites by MassSpectrometry.- Non-covalent Protein Interactionwith Poly(ADP-ribose).- Non-covalent pADPrInteraction with Protein and Competition with RNAfor Binding to Proteins.- Affinity-based Assays forthe Identification and Quantitative Evaluation ofNon-covalent[..]

Fields of interestCell Biology; Proteomics




2011. XV, 521 p. 116 illus., 2 in color. (Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 780) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-269-4

F.S. Chapin, III, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, USA; P.A.Matson, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA; P.M. Vitousek,Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

Principles of Terrestrial EcosystemEcology

Humans have directly modified half of the ice-free terrestrial surface and use 40% of terrestrialproduction. We are causing the sixth majorextinction event in the history of life on Earth.With the Earth’s climate, flora, and fauna changingrapidly, there is a pressing need to understandterrestrial ecosystem processes and their sensitivityto environmental and biotic changes. This bookoffers a framework to do just that. Ecosystem ecologyregards living organisms, including people, andthe elements of their environment as componentsof a single integrated system. The comprehensivecoverage in this textbook examines the centralprocesses at work in terrestrial ecosystems, includingtheir freshwater components. It traces the flow ofenergy, water, carbon, and nutrients from theirabiotic origins to their cycles through plants,animals, and decomposer organisms. As wellas detailing the processes themselves, the bookgoes further to integrate them at various scales ofmagnitude—those of the[..]

FeaturesHumans have directly modified half of the ice-free terrestrial surface and use 40% of terrestrialproduction. We are causing the sixth majorextinction event in the history of life on Earth.With the Earth’s climate, flora, and fauna changingrapidly, there is a pressing need to understandterrestrial ecosystem processes and their sensitivityto environmental and biotic changes. This bookoffers a framework [..]

ContentsPreface.- I. CONTEXT.- The Ecosystem Concept.-Earth's Climate System.- Geology, Soils, andSediments.- II. MECHANISMS.- Water andEnergy Balance.- Carbon Inputs to Ecosystems.-Plant Carbon Budgets.- TerrDecomposition andEcosystem Carbon Budgets.- Plant Nutrient Use.-Nutrient Cycling.- Trophic Dynamics.- SpeciesEffects on Ecosystem Processes.- III. PATTERNS.-Temporal Dynamics.- Landscape Heterogeneityand Ecosystem Dynamics.- IV. INTEGRATION.-Changes in the Earth System.- Managing andSustaining Ecosystem.- Abbreviations.- Glossary.-References.

Fields of interestEcology; Terrestial Ecology; Biodiversity;Ecosystems; Plant Ecology





$209.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9503-2


F.S. Chapin, III, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, USA; P.A.Matson, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA; P.M. Vitousek,Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

Principles of Terrestrial EcosystemEcology

Humans have directly modified half of the ice-free terrestrial surface and use 40% of terrestrialproduction. We are causing the sixth majorextinction event in the history of life on Earth.With the Earth’s climate, flora, and fauna changingrapidly, there is a pressing need to understandterrestrial ecosystem processes and their sensitivityto environmental and biotic changes. This bookoffers a framework to do just that. Ecosystem ecologyregards living organisms, including people, andthe elements of their environment as componentsof a single integrated system. The comprehensivecoverage in this textbook examines the centralprocesses at work in terrestrial ecosystems, includingtheir freshwater components. It traces the flow ofenergy, water, carbon, and nutrients from theirabiotic origins to their cycles through plants,animals, and decomposer organisms. As wellas detailing the processes themselves, the bookgoes further to integrate them at various scales ofmagnitude—those of the[..]

FeaturesHumans have directly modified half of the ice-free terrestrial surface and use 40% of terrestrialproduction. We are causing the sixth majorextinction event in the history of life on Earth.With the Earth’s climate, flora, and fauna changingrapidly, there is a pressing need to understandterrestrial ecosystem processes and their sensitivityto environmental and biotic changes. This bookoffers a framework [..]

ContentsPreface.- I. CONTEXT.- The Ecosystem Concept.-Earth's Climate System.- Geology, Soils, andSediments.- II. MECHANISMS.- Water andEnergy Balance.- Carbon Inputs to Ecosystems.-Plant Carbon Budgets.- TerrDecomposition andEcosystem Carbon Budgets.- Plant Nutrient Use.-Nutrient Cycling.- Trophic Dynamics.- SpeciesEffects on Ecosystem Processes.- III. PATTERNS.-Temporal Dynamics.- Landscape Heterogeneityand Ecosystem Dynamics.- IV. INTEGRATION.-Changes in the Earth System.- Managing andSustaining Ecosystem.- Abbreviations.- Glossary.-References.

Fields of interestEcology; Terrestial Ecology; Biodiversity;Ecosystems; Plant Ecology




2012. XV, 529 p. 250 illus., 48 in color. Softcover

$69.95ISBN 978-1-4419-9502-5

D. Sadava, G.H. Orians, University of Washington, Seattle;H.C. Heller, Stanford University, Stanford, California; D. Hillis,University of Texas; M.R. Berenbaum, University of Illinois; J.Markl (Ed.)

Purves, Biologie

Das sympathische Biologie-Lehrbuch - Garantfür Kompetenz, Aktualität und VerständlichkeitDas umfassende und didaktisch ausgezeichneteLehrbuch der gesamten Lebenswissenschaftenwieder neu: Purves Biologie! Als hilfreicher Einstiegin das Studium und verlässlicher Begleiter ander Universität richtet es sich an Studierende derBiologie; mit seiner herausragenden und prägnantenDidaktik sowie dem prüfungsrelevanten Wissenunterstützt es Hochschuldozenten; einen aktuellenund originellen Einstieg in Unterrichtsstundenbietet das Werk Lehrern; für Schülern/-innenist das Lehrbuch die ideale Abiturvorbereitung;manchem biologisch interessierten Leser, demkurze Informationshäppchen nicht genügen, wird esbeim Blick über den Tellerrand helfen. Die Stärkendieses Lehrbuches: o selbst schwierige Sachverhaltesind didaktisch ausgezeichnet visualisiert overmittelt Lernen nicht nur von Fakten, sondern vonZusammenhängen o integriert moderne Methodenund neue Forschungsansätze o eigene kostenfreizugängliche[..]

FeaturesDas sympathische Biologie-Lehrbuch - Garantfür Kompetenz, Aktualität und Verständlichkeit Das umfassende und didaktisch ausgezeichneteLehrbuch der gesamten Lebenswissenschaftenwieder neu: Purves Biologie! Als hilfreicher Einstiegin das Studium und verlässlicher Begleiter ander Universität richtet es sich an Studierende derBiologie; mit seiner herausragenden und prägnanten[..]

ContentsI Die Biowissenschaften und ihre chemischenGrundlagen.- 1 Die Erforschung des Lebens. 2Leben und Chemie: kleine Moleküle. 3 Proteine,Kohlenhydrate und Lipide. 4 Nucleinsäurenund die Entstehung des Lebens.- II Zellen.- 5Zellen: die kleinsten Einheiten des Lebens. 6Zelluläre Membranen. 7 Signalübertragung undKommunikation zwischen Zellen.- III Zellen undEnergie.- 8 Energie, Enzyme und Stoffwechsel.9 Stoffwechselwege zur Gewinnung chemischerEnergie. 10 Photosynthese: Energie aus demSonnenlicht.- IV Gene und Vererbung.- 11Zellzyklus und Zellteilung. 12 Vererbung, Geneund[..]

Fields of interestLife Sciences (general)




2012. Etwa 1780 S. 1280 Abb. in Farbe. Hardcover

$89.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2650-5

P. Tow, The University of Adelaide, Gawler, Australia; I. Cooper,The University of Adelaide, Bibaringa, Australia; I. Partridge,Queensland Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries,Toowoomba, QLD, Australia; C. Birch, The University ofQueensland, Gatton, QLD, Australia (Eds.)

Rainfed Farming Systems

While a good grasp of the many separate aspectsof agriculture is important, it is equally essentialfor all those involved in agriculture to understandthe functioning of the farming system as a wholeand how it can be best managed. It is necessaryto re-assess and understand rain-fed farmingsystems around the world and to find ways toimprove the selection, design and operation of suchsystems for long term productivity, profitabilityand sustainability. The components of the systemmust operate together efficiently; yet many ofthe relationships and interactions are not clearlyunderstood. Appreciation of these matters and howthey are affected by external influences or inputs areimportant for decision making and for achievingdesirable outcomes for the farm as a whole. Thisbook analyses common rain-fed farming systemsand defines the principles and practices important totheir effective functioning and management.

FeaturesWhile agriculturists need a good grasp of the manyseparate aspects of agriculture, it is essential that theyalso understand the functioning of farming systemsas a whole and how they can be best managed. Thisbook takes such a combined approach. It analysescommon rainfed farming systems around the worldand discusses both their strengths and ways ofimproving their operation and management for longterm [..]

ContentsPreface.- Foreword.- 1. Principles of a SystemsApproach to Agriculture.- 2. Types of RainfedFarming Systems Around the World.- 3. ASystems Approach to Climate Risk in RainfedFarming Systems.- 4. Water Availability and Usein Rainfed Farming Systems.- 5. Plant NutrientManagement in Rainfed Farming Systems.- 6.Principles and Management of Soil BiologicalFactors for Sustainable Rainfed Farming Systems.- 7.Technological Change in Rainfed Farming Systems.-8. Weed Management in Rainfed AgriculturalSystems.- 9. Principles and Methods for SustainableDisease Management in Rainfed[..]

Fields of interestAgriculture; Life Sciences (general); Ecology;Landscape Ecology; Freshwater & Marine Ecology;Plant Sciences





$239.00ISBN 978-1-4020-9131-5


T.-X. Liu, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China; L. Kang,Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (Eds.)

Recent Advances in EntomologicalResearchFrom Molecular Biology to Pest Management

In recent years the field of entomology, duein part to the penetration of other disciplines,has made rapid progress. “Recent Advancesin Entomological Research: From MolecularBiology to Pest Management” includes 25 chapterscontributed by more than 40 distinguishedentomologists and introduces the latest progressin entomology, from molecular biology, insect-plant interactions and insecticide toxicology, toemerging technologies in pest management. Notonly is the book interesting and informative, but itprovides useful, innovative research advances andwill serve as a valuable resource for entomologists,zoologists, botanists and other researchers in thefield of plant protection.Tong-Xian Liu is a professorof entomology at the College of Plant Protection,Northwest A&F University, China. Le Kang is aprofessor of entomology at the Institute of Zoology,Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.

FeaturesIn recent years the field of entomology, duein part to the penetration of other disciplines,has made rapid progress. “Recent Advances inEntomological Research: From Molecular Biology toPest Management” includes 25 chapters contributedby more than 40 distinguished entomologists andintroduces the latest progress in entomology, frommolecular biology, insect-plant interactions andinsecticide toxicology, [..]

ContentsInsect-Plant Interactions.- Molecular Biology,Physiology, Biology, Behavior and Ecology.- InsectToxicology and Insecticide Resistance Management.-Emerging Pest Management Strategies andTechnologies.

Fields of interestEntomology; Plant Breeding / Biotechnology;Ecology; Agriculture





$239.00ISBN 978-3-642-17814-6

S. Perotto, University of Turin, Italy; F. Baluška, University ofBonn, Germany (Eds.)

Signaling and Communication inPlant Symbiosis

A multiplicity of biotrophic micro-organismsinteract with plants in nature, forming symbioticrelationships that range from mutualism toantagonism. Microorganisms that have adoptedbiotrophy as a lifestyle are able to colonize theplant and often to cross the plant cell boundariesby forming intracellular structures that are thesite of nutrient uptake/exchange. To establishthemselves within plant tissues, both mutualisticand pathogenic biotrophs need to overcome theplant defense response through an exchange ofmolecular signals. Our knowledge of the nature ofthese signals and their function in the interactionhas rapidly increased over the last few years. Thisvolume focuses on the genetic, molecular andcellular components involved in the communicationbetween partners of well-known symbioses, but alsoreports on the advances for less studied systems.

FeaturesA multiplicity of biotrophic micro-organismsinteract with plants in nature, forming symbioticrelationships that range from mutualism toantagonism. Microorganisms that have adoptedbiotrophy as a lifestyle are able to colonize the plantand often to cross the plant cell boundaries byforming intracellular structures that are the site ofnutrient uptake/exchange. To establish themselveswithin plant [..]

ContentsThe role of diffusible signals in the establishmentof rhizobial and mycorrhizal symbioses.- Infectionof Lotus japonicus roots by Mesorhizobiumloti.-Signalling and re-structuring of the plantcell architecture in AM symbiosis.- Commonpathways in legume and arbuscular mycorrhizalsymbioses.- Signalling and communication inthe actinorhizal symbioses.- Signalling in thecyanobacterial-plant symbioses.- Signalling inectomycorrhizal symbiosis.- Signaling in theEpichloë festucae – perennial ryegrass mutualisticsymbiotic interaction.- Plant infection by biotrophicfungal and oomycete[..]

Fields of interestPlant Ecology; Plant Sciences; Plant Physiology;Plant Biochemistry; Biochemistry




2012. VII, 262 p. 38 illus., 23 in color. (Signaling andCommunication in Plants, Vol. 11) Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-3-642-20965-9

E.J.G. Peterman, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;G.J.L. Wuite, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands(Eds.)

Single Molecule AnalysisMethods and Protocols

Life scientists believe that life is driven, directed,and shaped by biomolecules working on theirown or in concert. It is only in the last fewdecades that technological breakthroughs insensitive fluorescence microscopy and single-molecule manipulation techniques have madeit possible to observe and manipulate singlebiomolecules and measure their individualproperties. The methodologies presented in SingleMolecule Techniques: Methods and Protocolsare being applied more and more to the study ofbiologically relevant molecules, such as DNA, DNA-binding proteins, and motor proteins, and arebecoming commonplace in molecular biophysics,biochemistry, and molecular and cell biology. Theaim of Single Molecule Techniques: Methods andProtocols is to provide a broad overview of single-molecule approaches applied to biomolecules onthe basis of clear and concise protocols, including asolid introduction to the most widely used single-molecule techniques, such as optical tweezers, single-molecule[..]

FeaturesLife scientists believe that life is driven, directed,and shaped by biomolecules working on theirown or in concert. It is only in the last few decadesthat technological breakthroughs in sensitivefluorescence microscopy and single-moleculemanipulation techniques have made it possibleto observe and manipulate single biomoleculesand measure their individual properties. Themethodologies presented in [..]

ContentsIntroduction to Optical Tweezers: Background,System Designs, and Commercial Solutions.-Optical Trapping and Unfolding of RNA.- DNAUnzipping and Force Measurements with a DualOptical Trap.- Probing the Force Generation andStepping Behavior of Cytoplasmic Dynein.- ABrief Introduction to Single-molecule FluorescenceMethods.- Fluorescent Labeling of Proteins.-Fluorescence Imaging of Single Kinesin Motorson Immobilized Microtubules.- Exploring ProteinSuperstructures and Dynamics in Live BacterialCells using Single-molecule and SuperresolutionImaging.- Fluorescence Microscopy of[..]

Fields of interestBiochemistry




2011. X, 317 p. 85 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology,Vol. 783) Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-1-61779-281-6


C.E.W. Steinberg, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany

Stress EcologyEnvironmental Stress as Ecological Driving Force and KeyPlayer in Evolution

Not all stress is stressful; instead, it appears thatstress in the environment, below the mutationthreshold, is essential for many subtle manifestationsof population structures and biodiversity, and hasplayed a substantial role in the evolution of life. Intrigued by the behavior of laboratory animals thatcontradicted our current understanding of stress, theauthor and his group studied the beneficial effects ofstress on animals and plants. The seemingly “crazy”animals demonstrated that several stress paradigmsare outdated and have to be reconsidered.Thebook describes the general stress responses inmicroorganisms, plants, and animals to abiotic andbiotic, to natural and anthropogenic stressors. Thesestress responses include the activation of oxygen, thebiotransformation system, the stress proteins, andthe metal-binding proteins. The potential of stressresponse lies in the transcription of genes, whereasthe actual response is manifested by proteins andmetabolites. Yet, not all[..]

FeaturesNot all stress is stressful; instead, it appears thatstress in the environment, below the mutationthreshold, is essential for many subtle manifestationsof population structures and biodiversity, and hasplayed a substantial role in the evolution of life. Intrigued by the behavior of laboratory animals thatcontradicted our current understanding of stress, theauthor and his group studied the beneficial [..]

ContentsWhy a small worm is not crazy (Introduction).-Activation of oxygen: Multipurpose tool.-Defensemeans against pathogens and parasites: Reactiveoxygen species.- Arms race between plants andanimals: Biotransformation system.- Heat shockproteins: The minimal, but universal, stressproteome.- Heavy metals: Defense and ecologicalutilization.- The potential of stress response:Ecological transcriptomics.- Not all is in thegenes: microRNAs, transgenerational effects,and epigenetics.- The actual response: Ecologicalproteomics and metabolomics.- Whatever doesn’tkill you might make you[..]

Fields of interestEcology; Animal Ecology; Freshwater & MarineEcology; Molecular Ecology; Plant Ecology





$179.00ISBN 978-94-007-2071-8

E. van Bueren, Delft University of Technology, Delft, TheNetherlands; H. van Bohemen, Former lecturer, EcologicalEngineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of Delft Universityof Technology, Delft, The Netherlands; L. Itard, Delft University ofTechnology, Delft, The Netherlands; H. Visscher, Delft Universityof Technology, Delft, The Netherlands (Eds.)

Sustainable Urban EnvironmentsAn Ecosystem Approach

The urban environment – buildings, cities andinfrastructure – represents one of the mostimportant contributors to climate change, while atthe same time holding the key to a more sustainableway of living. The transformation from traditionalto sustainable systems requires interdisciplinaryknowledge of the re-design, construction, operationand maintenance of the built environment.Sustainable Urban Environments: An EcosystemApproach presents fundamental knowledge of thebuilt environment. Approaching the topic from anecosystems perspective, it shows the reader how tocombine diverse practical elements into sustainablesolutions for future buildings and cities. You’ll learnto connect problems and solutions at different spatialscales, from urban ecology to material, water andenergy use, from urban transport to livability andhealth. The authors introduce and explore a varietyof governance tools that support the transformationprocess, and show how they can help overcomeinstitutional[..]

FeaturesThe urban environment – buildings, cities andinfrastructure – represents one of the mostimportant contributors to climate change, while atthe same time holding the key to a more sustainableway of living. The transformation from traditionalto sustainable systems requires interdisciplinaryknowledge of the re-design, construction, operationand maintenance of the built environment.Sustainable [..]

Contents1. Introduction. 1.1 The built environment: problemand solution. 1.2 Analysing the urban environment:an ecosystem approach. 1.3 Analytical focus is onecological processes. 1.4 Setting the boundaries inthis book; E. van Bueren.- 2. (Eco)system thinking:ecological principles for buildings, roads, industrialand urban areas. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Generalcharacteristics of (eco)system thinking. 2.3 Thedevelopment of system theory and ecosystemtheory. 2.4 Important concepts and characteristicsof ecosystems. 2.5 Classification of ecosystems ondifferent levels of scale (from global to[..]

Fields of interestUrban Ecology; Architecture; Landscape, Regionaland Urban Planning; Renewable and Green Energy;Waste Water Technology / Water PollutionControl / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution




2012. XIX, 429 p. 138 illus., 45 in color. Softcover

$69.95

ISBN 978-94-007-1293-5


A. Pühler, Universität Bielefeld, Deutschland; B. Müller-Röber,Universität Potsdam, Golm, Deutschland; M.-D. Weitze, acatech,München, Deutschland (Eds.)

Synthetische BiologieDie Geburt einer neuen Technikwissenschaft

Eine wirtschaftliche und einfache Herstellungkomplexer Moleküle für maßgeschneiderteWerkstoffe, Arzneimittel oder auch Treibstoffe,dazu neue Methoden für Forschungszweigewie Biomedizin, Materialwissenschaft oderKatalyseforschung: Die Liste potenziellerAnwendungen der Synthetischen Biologie, einerForschungsrichtung zwischen Molekularbiologie,Organischer Chemie, Nanobiotechnologie undInformationstechnik, ist lang. Ausgehend von derbereits großen Bedeutung der Biotechnologie in derchemischen Industrie könnte es in den nächstenJahren zu einer regelrechten Biologisierung derWirtschaft kommen. Die neue Technikwissenschaftan der Grenze von Biologie und Technik übt einegroße Faszination aus, die dieser Band weitergebenmöchte - freilich ohne die Herausforderungenauszublenden.

FeaturesEine wirtschaftliche und einfache Herstellungkomplexer Moleküle für maßgeschneiderteWerkstoffe, Arzneimittel oder auch Treibstoffe,dazu neue Methoden für Forschungszweigewie Biomedizin, Materialwissenschaft oderKatalyseforschung: Die Liste potenziellerAnwendungen der Synthetischen Biologie, einerForschungsrichtung zwischen Molekularbiologie,Organischer Chemie, Nanobiotechnologie und [..]

ContentsEinführung.- Techniken, Beispiele.- WirtschaftlichesPotential, Beispiele.- ELSI (Ethical, Legal, and SocialIssues).

Fields of interestTransgenics; Simulation and Modeling; PopularScience in Mathematics / Natural Science /Technology



Due: August 24, 2011

2011. 180 S. 17 Abb. in Farbe. (acatech DISKUTIERT)Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-22353-2

M.O.J. Olson, Department of Biochemistry, University ofMississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi (Ed.)

The Nucleolus

Within the past two decades, extraordinary newfunctions for the nucleolus have begun to appear,giving the field a new vitality and generatingrenewed excitement and interest. These newdiscoveries include both newly-discovered functionsand aspects of its conventional role. The Nucleolusis divided into three parts: nucleolar structure andorganization, the role of the nucleolus in ribosomebiogenesis, and novel functions of the nucleolus.

FeaturesWithin the past two decades, extraordinary newfunctions for the nucleolus have begun to appear,giving the field a new vitality and generatingrenewed excitement and interest. These newdiscoveries include not only the novel functions ofthe nucleouls, but also numerous breakthroughs onits conventional role. Consequently, a large part ofthis volume is devoted to traditional functions of thenucleolus. [..]

ContentsNucleolar Structure and Organization.Structuralorganization of the nucleolus as a consequenceof the dynamics of ribosome biogenesis.Thedynamic proteome of the nucleolus.The Structureof rDNA Chromatin.The epigenetics of thenucleolus: structure and function of active and silentribosomal RNA genes.UBF, an Essential Playerin Maintenance of Active NORs and nucleolarformation.- Role of the Nucleolus in RibosomeBiogenesis.The RNA Polymerase I TranscriptionMachinery.Small Ribonucleoproteins in RibosomeBiogenesis.Crosstalk between ribosome synthesisand cell cycle progression and its[..]

Fields of interestCell Biology; Protein Science; Nucleic AcidChemistry; Biochemistry; Oxidative Stress; GeneFunction




2011. XXV, 466 p. 67 illus., 53 in color. (Protein Reviews,Vol. 15) Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0513-9

C.L. Argue, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, USA

The Pollination Biology of NorthAmerican Orchids: Volume 2North of Florida and Mexico

Recent studies have revealed remarkable complexityand diversity in orchid-pollinator relationships.These studies comprise a vast literature currentlyscattered in numerous, often obscure, journalsand books. The Pollination Biology of NorthAmerican Orchids brings together, for the first time,a comprehensive treatment of this informationfor all native and introduced North Americanorchids found north of Mexico and Florida.It provides detailed information on geneticcompatibility, breeding systems, pollinators,pollination mechanisms, fruiting success, andlimiting factors for each species. Distribution,habitat, and floral morphology are also summarized.In addition, detailed line drawings emphasizeorchid reproductive organs and their adaptation toknown pollinators. This, the second of two volumes,treats the subfamily Orchidoideae with the tribeCranichideae. This is followed by examinationof the seven North American tribes of subfamilyEpidendroideae and the single North American tribeof[..]

FeaturesRecent studies have revealed remarkable complexityand diversity in orchid-pollinator relationships.These studies comprise a vast literature currentlyscattered in numerous, often obscure, journalsand books. The Pollination Biology of NorthAmerican Orchids brings together, for the first time,a comprehensive treatment of this information forall native and introduced North American orchidsfound [..]

ContentsSubtribes Goodyrinae and CranichidinaeGoodyerinae.- Subtribe Spiranthinae.- TribeNeottieae.- Tribe Triphoreae.- Tribe Malaxideae.-Tribe Calypsoeae.- Tribes Cymbidieae andEpidendreae.- Tribe Arethuseae (Calopogon R.Brown and Arethusa L.) and subfamily Vanilloideae(part one) (Pogonia Jussieu).- Tribe Pogonieae.-Glossary

Fields of interestPlant Sciences; Plant Breeding / Biotechnology;Plant Anatomy / Development; Plant Genetics amdGenomics




2012. IX, 202 p. 43 illus. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0621-1


H.S. Bernstein, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA(Ed.)

Tissue Engineering in RegenerativeMedicine

Over the past decade, significant advances in thefields of stem cell biology, bioengineering, andanimal models have converged on the disciplineof regenerative medicine. Significant progresshas been made leading from pre-clinical studiesthrough phase 3 clinical trials for some therapies.This volume provides a state-of-the-art report ontissue engineering toward the goals of tissue andorgan restoration and regeneration. Examples fromdifferent organ systems illustrate progress withgrowth factors to assist in tissue remodeling; thecapacity of stem cells for restoring damaged tissues;novel synthetic biomaterials to facilitate cell therapy;transplantable tissue patches that preserve three-dimensional structure; synthetic organs generatedin culture; aspects of the immune response totransplanted cells and materials; and suitable animalmodels for non-human clinical trials.The chapters ofthis book are organized into six sections: Stem Cells,Biomaterials and the Extracellular Environment,[..]

FeaturesOver the past decade, significant advances in thefields of stem cell biology, bioengineering, andanimal models have converged on the disciplineof regenerative medicine. This volume providesa state-of-the-art report on tissue engineeringtoward the goals of tissue and organ restoration andregeneration. Examples from different organ systemsare used to illustrate progress with growth factors toassist in [..]

ContentsHematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation:Reflections on Yesterday and Thoughts forTomorrow.- Human Embryonic Stem Cells inRegenerative Medicine.- Current Status of InducedPluripotent Stem Cells.- Mesenchymal Stromal Cells:Latest Advances.- The Role of Mechanical Force inGuiding Tissue Differentiation.- Synthetic Multi-Level Matrices for Bone Regeneration.- DirectingCell Fate Through Biomaterial Microenvironments.-Basic Considerations with Cell Sheets.- MyocardialRepair and Restoration.- Skeletal MuscleEngineering: The Need for a Suitable Niche.-Restoring Blood Vessels.-[..]

Fields of interestStem Cells; Cell Biology; Biotechnology




2011. XIV, 426 p. 56 illus., 52 in color. (Stem Cell Biologyand Regenerative Medicine) Hardcover

$239.00ISBN 978-1-61779-321-9

B.-P. Han, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Z. Liu, JinanUniversity, Guangzhou, China (Eds.)

Tropical and Sub-Tropical ReservoirLimnology in ChinaTheory and practice

Reservoirs are specific aquatic ecosystems and havecomplex behaviors of both natural lakes and rivers,regulated significantly by their functions such asflood controlling, hydropower generation, irrigationand fishery. This volume offers a general descriptionof reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropicalChina. It functions as a window opening to all theaquatic scientists with a main focus on reservoirs insouthern China and at the same time also coveringseveral important, large reservoirs such as the ThreeGorge Reservoir and Danjiangko Reservoir. Topicsdiscussed are zooplankton, phytoplankton andzoobenthos communities, cyanobateria, nutrientbudget, sediments, biogeochemical cycling ofmercury, fishery and eutrophication.

FeaturesReservoirs are specific aquatic ecosystems and havecomplex behaviors of both natural lakes and rivers,regulated significantly by their functions such asflood controlling, hydropower generation, irrigationand fishery. This volume offers a general descriptionof reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropicalChina. It functions as a window opening to all theaquatic scientists with a main focus on [..]

ContentsPart I Biological Environment.- Part IIEnvironment.- Part III Eutrophication

Fields of interestFreshwater & Marine Ecology; Ecosystems;Environmental Management




2012. XIV, 369 p. 137 illus., 23 in color. (MonographiaeBiologicae, Vol. 91) Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-94-007-2006-0

R.L. Zimdahl, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA

Weed Science - A Plea for Thought -Revisited

Weed scientists are confident of increasingproduction through agricultural technology,including herbicides, but do not must ask ifthe moral obligation to feed people is sufficientjustification for the benefits and harms achieved. Acontinuing, rigorous examination of the science’sgoals that leads to appropriate change is advocated.Weed scientists have a research consensus - aparadigm - Weeds must be controlled. Herbicidesare the best control technology. Agriculture'spractitoners should discuss the necessity and risks oftheir technology. Discussion must include scientificevidence and value-laden arguments.

FeaturesWeed scientists are confident of increasingproduction through agricultural technology,including herbicides, but do not must ask ifthe moral obligation to feed people is sufficientjustification for the benefits and harms achieved. Acontinuing, rigorous examination of the science’sgoals that leads to appropriate change is advocated.Weed scientists have a research consensus - aparadigm - Weeds must be [..]

Fields of interestAgriculture




2012. XII, 73 p. 1 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Agriculture)Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-94-007-2087-9

146 Materials Science springer.com

C. Kole, Clemson University, Clemson SC, USA (Ed.)

Wild Crop Relatives: Genomic andBreeding ResourcesPlantation and Ornamental Crops

Wild crop relatives are now playing a significantpart in the elucidation and improvement of thegenomes of their cultivated counterparts. Thiswork includes comprehensive examinationsof the status, origin, distribution, morphology,cytology, genetic diversity and available genetic andgenomic resources of numerous wild crop relatives,as well as of their evolution and phylogeneticrelationship. Further topics include their role asmodel plants, genetic erosion and conservationefforts, and their domestication for the purposesof bioenergy, phytomedicines, nutraceuticals andphytoremediation.Wild Crop Relatives: Genomicand Breeding Resources comprises 10 volumes onCereals, Millets and Grasses, Oilseeds, Legume Cropsand Forages, Vegetables, Temperate Fruits, Tropicaland Subtropical Fruits, Industrial Crops, Plantationand Ornamental Crops, and Forest Trees. It contains125 chapters written by nearly 400 well-knownauthors from about 40 countries.

FeaturesWild crop relatives are now playing a significant partin the elucidation and improvement of the genomesof their cultivated counterparts. This work includescomprehensive examinations of the status, origin,distribution, morphology, cytology, genetic diversityand available genetic and genomic resources ofnumerous wild crop relatives, as well as of theirevolution and phylogenetic relationship. Further [..]

ContentsAntirrhinum.- Camellia.- Coffea.- Cola.- Digitallis.-Elaeis.- Euphorbia.- Gladiolus.- Lilium.- Nicotiana.-Petunia.- Rosa.- Theobroma.

Fields of interestPlant Breeding / Biotechnology; Plant Genetics amdGenomics; Agriculture; Biodiversity




2011. XXVII, 303 p. 37 illus., 12 in color. Hardcover

$209.00ISBN 978-3-642-21200-0

W. Nentwig, Universität Bern; S. Bacher, Universität Bern; R.Brandl, Philipps-Universität Marburg

Ökologie kompakt

In kurzer Zeit hat sich die „Ökologie kompakt“schon fast zu einem Klassiker entwickelt, dermittlerweile in die dritte Auflage geht. Für dasmeistverkaufte deutschsprachige Ökologielehrbuchwurden viele Dozenten nach ihren Lehrinhaltenbefragt, viele Curricula wurde verglichen.Herausgekommen ist ein Lehrbuch, das sich fürverschiedene Bachelor-Module mit Schwerpunkt„Ökologie" an deutschsprachigen Universitätenund Fachhochschulen hervorragend eignet. DasBuch wendet sich dabei an Studierende undLehrende der Biologie, der Umweltwissenschaften,des Natur- und Landschaftsmanagements, derAgrar- und Forstwissenschaftler sowie verwandterDisziplinen.Durch das ganze Werk hindurch sinddrei Konzepte erkennbar: Ökologische Phänomenewerden jeweils von der Theorie über die empirischenBefunde bis hin zur Anwendung besprochen. Dabeiwird besonders die Wirkung des Menschen aufökologische Systeme berücksichtigt, da der Menschüberall eingreifend in vielen Fällen bedrohend fürökologische Systeme ist. Das[..]

FeaturesIn kurzer Zeit hat sich die „Ökologie kompakt“schon fast zu einem Klassiker entwickelt, dermittlerweile in die dritte Auflage geht. Für dasmeistverkaufte deutschsprachige Ökologielehrbuchwurden viele Dozenten nach ihren Lehrinhaltenbefragt, viele Curricula wurde verglichen.Herausgekommen ist ein Lehrbuch, das sich fürverschiedene Bachelor-Module mit Schwerpunkt„Ökologie" an deutschsprachigen [..]

Contents1 Organismen.- 2 Populationen.- 3Wechselwirkungen zwischen verschiedenenArten.- 4 Lebensgemeinschaften.- 5 Ökosysteme.-6 Großlebensräume der Erde.- 7 AngewandteÖkologie.- 8 Literatur.- Index.

Fields of interestEcology; Terrestial Ecology; Plant Ecology




2012. XIV, 356 S. 130 Abb. in Farbe. (Bachelor) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2836-3

Materials Science

R. Jayakumar, Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences & ResearchCentre, Cochin, India; M. Prabaharan, SRM University,Kattankulathur. India; R.A.A. Muzzarelli, University of Ancona,Italy (Eds.)

Chitosan for Biomaterials I

Polymeric Nanoparticles of Chitosan Derivativesas DNA and siRNA Carriers, by Y. K. Kim, H. L.Jiang, Y. J. Choi, I. K. Park, M. H. Cho and C. S.Cho.- Chitosan and Its Derivatives for Drug DeliveryPerspective, by T. A. Sonia and C. P. Sharma.-Chitosan-based Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy, byV.-K. Lakshmanan, K. S. Snima, J. D. Bumgardner,S. V. Nair, and R. Jayakumar.- Chitosan andThiolated Chitosan, by F. Sarti and A. Bernkop-Schnürch.- Chitosan-Based Particulate Systemsfor Non-Invasive Vaccine Delivery, by S. Şenel.-Multifunctional Chitosan Nanoparticles for TumorImaging and Therapy, by J. Y. Yhee, Heebeom Koo,Dong Eun Lee, Kuiwon Choi, Ick Chan Kwon andKwangmeyung Kim.- Chitosan-Coated Iron OxideNanoparticles for Molecular Imaging and DrugDelivery, by H. Arami, Z. Stephen, O. Veiseh and M.Zhang.- Chitosan: Its Applications in Drug-ElutingDevices, by Mei -Chin Chen, Fwu -Long Mi, Zi -Xian Liao and Hsing -Wen Sung.-

FeaturesY. K. Kim H. L. Jiang Y. J. Choi I. K. Park M. H.Cho C. S. Cho Polymeric Nanoparticles of ChitosanDerivatives as DNA and siRNA Carriers T. A. SoniaC. P. Sharma Chitosan and Its Derivatives for DrugDelivery Perspective V.K. Lakshmanan K. S. SnimaJ. D. Bumgardner S. V. Nair R. Jayakumar Chitosan-based Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy F. Sarti A.Bernkop-Schnürch Chitosan and Thiolated Chitosan[..]

ContentsPolymeric Nanoparticles of Chitosan Derivativesas DNA and siRNA Carriers, by Y. K. Kim, H.L. Jiang, Y. J. Choi, I. K. Park, M. H. Cho and C.S. Cho.- Chitosan and Its Derivatives for DrugDelivery Perspective, by T. A. Sonia and C. P.Sharma.- Chitosan-based Nanoparticles in CancerTherapy, by V.-K. Lakshmanan, K. S. Snima, J.D. Bumgardner, S. V. Nair, and R. Jayakumar.-Chitosan and Thiolated Chitosan, by F. Sarti andA. Bernkop-Schnürch.- Chitosan-Based ParticulateSystems for Non-Invasive Vaccine Delivery, by S.Şenel.- Multifunctional Chitosan Nanoparticles forTumor Imaging and[..]

Fields of interestBiomaterials; Polymer Sciences; MedicalMicrobiology; Biomedical Engineering; Cell Biology;Biotechnology




2011. XI, 236 p. 49 illus., 4 in color. (Advances inPolymer Science, Vol. 243) Hardcover

$259.00

springer.com Materials Science 147

ISBN 978-3-642-23113-1 T. Kakeshita, Osaka University, Japan; T. Fukuda, OsakaUniversity, Japan; A. Saxena, Los Alamos National Lab., LosAlamos, NM, USA; A. Planes, Universidad de Barcelona, Spain(Eds.)

Disorder and Strain-InducedComplexity in Functional Materials

This book brings together an emerging consensuson our understanding of the complex functionalmaterials including ferroics, perovskites,multiferroics, CMR and high-temperaturesuperconductors. The common theme is theexistence of many competing ground states andfrustration as a collusion of spin, charge, orbital andlattice degrees of freedom in the presence of disorderand (both dipolar and elastic) long-range forces.An important consequence of the complex unit celland the competing interactions is that the emergentmaterials properties are very sensitive to externalfields thus rendering these materials with highlydesirable, technologically important applicationsenabled by cross-response.

FeaturesThis book brings together an emerging consensuson our understanding of the complex functionalmaterials including ferroics, perovskites,multiferroics, CMR and high-temperaturesuperconductors. The common theme is theexistence of many competing ground states andfrustration as a collusion of spin, charge, orbital andlattice degrees of freedom in the presence of disorderand (both dipolar and elastic) [..]

ContentsFerroics and multiferroics.- Principles of complexityin materials physics.- Understanding glassyphenomena in materials.- Soft electronic matter.-Hysteresis and avalanches.- High resolutionvisualization techniques: Structural aspects.- Highresolution visualization techniques: Magneticaspects.- Strain glasses and martensites.- Defectsin ferroelectrics.- First principle calculations.-Nanoscale strain textures and interfaces: MagneticMartensites.- Neutron scattering and shuffle basedtransitions: Precursor phenomena in magneticmaterials.- Magnetostructural coupling and[..]

Fields of interestStructural Materials; Magnetism, MagneticMaterials; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, NaturalMaterials; Nanoscale Science and Technology;Applied and Technical Physics




2012. XV, 308 p. 60 illus. in color. (Springer Series inMaterials Science, Vol. 148) Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-3-642-20942-0

D.I.A. Millar, University of Edinburgh, UK

Energetic Materials at ExtremeConditions

David I.A. Millar's thesis explores the effects ofextreme conditions on energetic materials. Hisstudy identifies and structurally characterisesnew polymorphs obtained at high pressures and/or temperatures. The performance of energeticmaterials (pyrotechnics, propellants and explosives)can depend on a number of factors includingsensitivity to detonation, detonation velocity, andchemical and thermal stability. Polymorphism andsolid-state phase transitions may therefore havesignificant consequences for the performance andsafety of energetic materials. In order to model thebehaviour of these important materials effectivelyunder operational conditions it is essential toobtain detailed structural information at a range oftemperatures and pressures.

FeaturesDavid I.A. Millar's thesis explores the effects ofextreme conditions on energetic materials. Hisstudy identifies and structurally characterisesnew polymorphs obtained at high pressures and/or temperatures. The performance of energeticmaterials (pyrotechnics, propellants and explosives)can depend on a number of factors includingsensitivity to detonation, detonation velocity, andchemical and thermal [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Experimental Techniques.- StructuralStudies of RDX.- High-Pressure Structural Studiesof CL-20.- Structural Investigation of a Series ofInorganic Azides (Part 1).- Structural Investigationof a Series of Inorganic Azides (Part 2).- GeneralRemarks.

Fields of interestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials;Physical Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry




2012. XIV, 222 p. 137 illus., 90 in color. (Springer Theses)Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-23131-5

148 Materials Science springer.com

R. Saravanan, The Madura College, Madurai, India; M.P. Rani, TheMadura College, Madurai, India

Metal and Alloy Bonding - AnExperimental AnalysisCharge Density in Metals and Alloys

Charge density analysis of materials provides afirm basis for the evaluation of the properties ofmaterials. The design and engineering of a newcombination of metals requires a firm knowledgeof intermolecular features. Recent advances intechnology and high-speed computation have madethe crystal X-ray diffraction technique a unique toolfor the determination of charge density distributionin molecular crystal. Methods have been developedto make experimental probes capable of unravelingthe features of charge densities in the intra- andinter-molecular regions of crystal structures.In Metaland Alloy Bonding - An Experimental Analysis, thestructural details of materials are elucidated withthe X-ray diffraction technique. Analyses of thecharge density and the local and average structureare given to reveal the structural properties oftechnologically important materials. Readers willgain a new understanding of the local and averagestructure of existing materials.The electron density,[..]

FeaturesCharge density analysis of materials provides afirm basis for the evaluation of the properties ofmaterials. The design and engineering of a newcombination of metals requires a firm knowledgeof intermolecular features. Recent advances intechnology and high-speed computation have madethe crystal X-ray diffraction technique a unique toolfor the determination of charge density distributionin molecular [..]

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Charge Density Analysis fromX-Ray Diffraction.- 3. Results and Discussion.- 4.Conclusion.

Fields of interestMetallic Materials; Operating Procedures, MaterialsTreatment; Physical Chemistry; Atomic/MolecularStructure and Spectra





$129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2203-6

M. Bianchi, University of Bologna, Italy

Multiscale Fabrication of FunctionalMaterials for RegenerativeMedicine

Regenerative medicine demands new conceptsand fabrication tools to improve our commonknowledge about cell-cell and cell-environmentinteractions. In this work, Michele Bianchi showsthat different kinds of signals, such as chemical,topographical, and electrical signals, can be arrangedin a highly-controlled way. Furthermore, Micheleuses scale lengths ranging from several micrometersto a few nanometers, through the employment ofunconventional fabrication techniques. For eachsignal, Michele chose properly designed materialsand fabrication methods. The external signals arecapable of controlling cell adhesion and growth,opening the way for a systematic investigation of theenvironmental features affecting cell behaviour.

FeaturesRegenerative medicine demands new concepts andfabrication tools to improve our common knowledgeabout cell-cell and cell-environment interactions.In this work, Michele Bianchi shows that differentkinds of signals, such as chemical, topographical,and electrical signals, can be arranged in a highly-controlled way. Furthermore, Michele uses scalelengths ranging from several micrometers to a fewnanometers, [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Experimental Techniques.- StableNon-Covalent Functionalization Of Teflon-AF (Chemical Control).- Multiscale PatterningOf TiO2 For Cell Growth Control (TopographicalControl).- Control Of Neural Cell Adhesion On3D-SWCNT (Electrical Control).- LithographicalControlled Etching (Appendix).

Fields of interestNanotechnology; Analytical Chemistry; Cell Biology;Nanochemistry




2011. XV, 92 p. 66 illus., 16 in color. (Springer Theses)Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22880-3

H. Ju, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; X. Zhang, Sarasota,Florida; J. Wang, University of California, San Diego, San Diego,California

NanoBiosensingPrinciples, Development and Application

This book will cover the full scope ofnanobiosensing, which combines the newestresearch results in the cross-disciplines of chemistry,biology, and materials science with biosensing andbioanalysis to develop novel detection principles,sensing mechanisms, and device engineeringmethods. It not only covers the important types ofnanomaterials for biosensing applications, includingcarbon nanotubes, carbon nanofiber, quantum dots,fullerenes, fluorescent and biological molecules,etc., but also illustrates a wide range of sensingprinciples, including electrochemical detection,fluorescence, chemiluminesence, antibody-antigeninteractions, and magnetic detection.The bookdetails novel developments in the methodology anddevices of biosensing and bioanalysis combinedwith nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well astheir applications in biomedicine and environmentalmonitoring. Furthermore, the reported works on theapplication and biofunction of nanoparticles haveattracted extensive attention and[..]

FeaturesThis book will cover the full scope ofnanobiosensing, which combines the newestresearch results in the cross-disciplines of chemistry,biology, and materials science with biosensing andbioanalysis to develop novel detection principles,sensing mechanisms, and device engineeringmethods. It not only covers the important types ofnanomaterials for biosensing applications, includingcarbon nanotubes, carbon [..]

ContentsPreface.- Biofunctionalization of nanomaterials.-Signal amplification of nanobiosensing.-Nanostructured mimic enzymes for biocatalysisand biosensing.- Porphyrin-based nanocompositesfor biosensing.- Carbon nanofiber dopednanocomposites for biosensing.- Biosensing basedon nanoporous silica.- Electrochemical biosensingbased on carbon nanotubes.- Electrogeneratedchemiluminsecence biosensing of quantum dots.-Biosensing application of molecularly imprintednanoparticles.- Biosensors based on sol-gelnanoparticles matrices.- Nanostructure for nitricoxide electrochemical sensing.-[..]

Fields of interestNanotechnology; Biophysics and Biological Physics;Biomedical Engineering; Nanotechnology andMicroengineering




2011. XV, 586 p. 303 illus., 192 in color. (Biological andMedical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover

$199.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9621-3

springer.com Mathematics 149

E. Hornbogen, Ruhr-Universität Bochum; G. Eggeler, Ruhr-Universität Bochum; E. Werner, Technische Universität München

WerkstoffeAufbau und Eigenschaften von Keramik-, Metall-, Polymer-und Verbundwerkstoffen

Das Standardwerk zur Werkstoffkunde hat sichfür die Studierenden der Ingenieurwissenschaftenbestens bewährt. Ausgehend von einer einheitlichenwerkstoffwissenschaftlichen Darstellung derMikrostrukturen von Werkstoffen, ihrenBildungsbedingungen und den sich darausergebenden Stoffeigenschaften, werden diekeramischen, metallischen sowie die Polymer-und Verbundwerkstoffe systematisch undpraxisnah behandelt. Dabei werden neueEntwicklungen berücksichtigt, wie z.B.Supraleiter, Formgedächtnislegierungen,Biopolymere, Piezoelektrika und Nanostrukturen.Ebenso behandelt werden einige Aspekte derWerkstofftechnik sowie Stoffkreisläufe undNachhaltigkeit.Für die 10. Auflage wurde das Text-und Bildmaterial aktualisiert und die Ausführungenzu Nanostrukturen erheblich erweitert. Das Buchbietet für Studierende an Universitäten undFachhochschulen eine kompakte und systematischeDarstellung der Werkstoffkunde auf neuestemStand.Es wird ergänzt durch den Übunbsband"Fragen und Antworten".

FeaturesDas Standardwerk zur Werkstoffkunde hat sichfür die Studierenden der Ingenieurwissenschaftenbestens bewährt. Ausgehend von einer einheitlichenwerkstoffwissenschaftlichen Darstellung derMikrostrukturen von Werkstoffen, ihrenBildungsbedingungen und den sich darausergebenden Stoffeigenschaften, werden diekeramischen, metallischen sowie die Polymer- undVerbundwerkstoffe systematisch und praxisnah [..]

ContentsÜberblick.- Aufbau der Werkstoffe (Aufbau festerPhasen und mehrphasiger Stoffe, Grundlagender Wärmebehandlung).- Eigenschaften derWerkstoffe (mechanische, physikalische,chemische und tribologische Eigenschaften).-Die vier Werkstoffgruppen (keramische,metallische, Polymer- und Verbundwerkstoffe).-Werkstofftechnik (Werkstoff und Fertigung,Kreislauf der Werkstoffe).- Anhang.- Literatur- undSachverzeichnis.

Fields of interestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials;Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment;Polymer Sciences; Condensed Matter Physics




2012. XVI, 596 S. 392 Abb. (Springer-Lehrbuch)Softcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-22560-4

E. Roos, Universität Stuttgart; K. Maile, Universität Stuttgart

Werkstoffkunde für IngenieureGrundlagen, Anwendung, Prüfung

Nach einer Einführung in die Grundlagender Werkstoffwissenschaft werden dieAnwendungsaspekte behandelt. Insbesondere dieGesetzmäßigkeiten der mechanischen Eigenschaftenund das Verhalten von Werkstoffgruppenunter unterschiedlichen Umgebungs- undBelastungsbedingungen werden erläutert. Einbesonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Darstellungder technischen Gebrauchseigenschaftender Werkstoffe. Für die gebräuchlichstenWerkstoffe werden die elastischen Konstantenund Festigkeitskennwerte angegeben. In der4. Auflage wurden die Verfahren, die sich aufdie Werkstoffeigenschaften auswirken, um dasSchweißen von Stählen ergänzt. Angesprochenwerden die Möglichkeiten der Werkstoffprüfung,wobei die zerstörungsfreie Werkstoffprüfungeinbezogen wurde.Behandelt werden Stähle,Stahllegierungen für besondere Anwendungen,Leichtmetalle, Nichteisenmetalle, Kunststoffe,Keramiken und Verbundwerkstoffe im Hinblick aufden gesamten Bereich der technischen Anwendung.Die Schädigung der unterschiedlichen[..]

FeaturesNach einer Einführung in die Grundlagender Werkstoffwissenschaft werden dieAnwendungsaspekte behandelt. Insbesondere dieGesetzmäßigkeiten der mechanischen Eigenschaftenund das Verhalten von Werkstoffgruppenunter unterschiedlichen Umgebungs- undBelastungsbedingungen werden erläutert. Einbesonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Darstellungder technischen Gebrauchseigenschaften derWerkstoffe. Für die [..]

Contents1 Überblick.- 2 Atomarer Aufbau kristallinerStoffe.- 3 Legierungsbildung.- 4 Thermischaktivierte Vorgänge.- 5 Mechanische Eigenschaften.-6 Eisenwerkstoffe.- 7 Nichteisenmetalle.-8 Kunststoffe.- 9 Keramische Werkstoffe.-10 Verbundwerkstoffe.- 11 PhysikalischeEigenschaften.- 12 Korrosion.- 13 Recycling.-14 Tribologische Beanspruchung.- 15 Kriterienzur Werkstoffauswahl.- 16 Kriterien zurSchadensbewertung.- 17. Antworten zu denVerständnisfragen.- 18 Weiterführende Literatur.

Fields of interestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials;Metallic Materials; Operating Procedures, MaterialsTreatment; Condensed Matter Physics; PhysicalChemistry




2011. XII, 435 S. 370 Abb. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-3-642-17463-6

Mathematics

T.D. Pham, The University of New South Wales, Canberra, ACT,Australia; X. Zhou, Cornell University, Houston, TX, USA; H.Tanaka, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan; M. Oyama-Higa, Osaka University, Japan; X. Jiang, University of Münster,Germany; C. Sun, CSIRO, North Ryde, NSW, Australia; J. Kowalski,Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA; X. Jia, The University of NewSouth Wales, Canberra, ACT, Australia (Eds.)

2011 International Symposiumon Computational Models for LifeSciences (CMLS-11)

This conference aims to bring biologists, medicaland health-science researchers together withcomputational scientists to focus on problems atthe frontier of computational life sciences. Theconference proceedings consists of research papersaddressing novel applications of computer, physical,engineering and mathematical models for solvingmodern challenging problems in life sciences.Topics include image analysis, computer vision,pattern analysis and classification, informationvisualization, signal processing, control theory,information theory, statistical analysis, numericalanalysis, fractals and chaos, optimization, simulationand modeling, computational intelligence methods,machine learning, data mining, decision supportsystems, database integration and management.

Features.

Fields of interestComputational Science and Engineering;Nanotechnology and Microengineering;Ecotoxicology; Computational Biology /Bioinformatics; Theoretical and ComputationalChemistry; Nanochemistry




2011. 356 p. (Mathematical and Statistical Physics, Vol.1371) Softcover

$163.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0931-6

150 Mathematics springer.com

J.W. Neuberger, Department of Mathematics, University of NorthTexas, Denton, TX, USA

A Sequence of Problems onSemigroups

This text consists of a sequence of problemswhich develop a variety of aspects in the field ofsemigroupsof operators. Many of the problemsare not found easily in other books. Written in theSocratic/Moore method, this is a problem bookwithout the answers presented. To get the mostout of the content requires high motivation fromthe reader to work out the exercises. The readeris given the opportunity to discover importantdevelopments of the subject and to quickly arrive atthe point of independent research. The compactnessof the volume and the reputation of the author lendsthis consider set of problems to be a 'classic' in themaking. This text is highly recommended for us assupplementary material for 3 graduate level courses.

FeaturesA Sequence of Problems on Semigroups consists ofan arrangement of problems which are designed todevelop a variety of aspects to understanding thearea of one-parameter semigroups of operators.Written in the Socratic/Moore method, this isa problem book with neither the proofs nor theanswers presented. To get the most out of thecontent requires high motivation to work out theexercises. However, [..]

Contents-Preface.-1. Introduction.-2. The idea of asemigroup.-3. Translation semigroups.-4.Linear continuous semigroups.-5.Stronglycontinuous linear semigroups.-6. An Applicationto the Heat Equation.-7. Some Problems inAnalysis.-8.Semigroups of steepest descent.-9.Numerics of semigroups of steepest descent.-10.Nonlinear semigroups studied by linearmethods.-11. Measures and linear extension ofnonlinear semigroups.-12. Local semigroups and Liegenerators.-13. Quasi-analyticity of semigroups.-14.Continuous Newton's method and semigroups-15.Generalized semigroups without forward[..]

Fields of interestOrder, Lattices, Ordered Algebraic Structures;Category Theory, Homological Algebra; GeneralAlgebraic Systems




2012. VI, 146 p. (Problem Books in Mathematics)Hardcover

$49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0429-3

T. Napier, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA; M.Ramachandran, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, USA

An Introduction to RiemannSurfaces

This textbook presents a unified approach tocompact and noncompact Riemann surfaces fromthe point of view of the so-called L2 $\bar{\delta}$-method. This method is a powerful techniquefrom the theory of several complex variables, andprovides for a unique approach to the fundamentallydifferent characteristics of compact and noncompactRiemann surfaces.The inclusion of continuingexercises running throughout the book, which leadto generalizations of the main theorems, as well asthe exercises included in each chapter make this textideal for a one- or two-semester graduate course. Theprerequisites are a working knowledge of standardtopics in graduate level real and complex analysis,and some familiarity of manifolds and differentialforms.

FeaturesThis textbook presents a unified approach tocompact and noncompact Riemann surfaces fromthe point of view of the L² -method, a powerfultechnique used in the theory of several complexvariables. The work features a simple constructionof a strictly subharmonic exhaustion functionand a related construction of a positive-curvatureHermitian metric in a holomorphic line bundle,topics which serve as [..]

ContentsPreface.- Introduction.- Complex analysis in C.-Riemann Surfaces and the L2 \delta-Method forScalar-Valued Forms.- The L2 \delta-Method ina Holomorphic Line Bundle.- Compact RiemannSurfaces.- Uniformization and Embeddingof Riemann Surfaces.-Holomorphic Structureson Topological Surfaces.- Background Materialon Analysis in Rn and Hilbert Space Theory.-Background Material on Linear Algebra.-Background Material on Manifolds.- BackgroundMaterial on Fundamental Groups, CoveringSpaces, and (Co)homology.- Background Materialon Sobolev Spaces and Regularity.- References.-Notation[..]

Fields of interestSeveral Complex Variables and Analytic Spaces;Global Analysis and Analysis on Manifolds; Analysis




2012. XVII, 560 p. 42 illus. (Cornerstones) Hardcover

$84.95ISBN 978-0-8176-4692-9

O. Costin, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; F. Fauvet,Université de Strasbourg, France; F. Menous, Université Paris-Sud, Orsay, France; D. Sauzin, CNRS Paris, France (Eds.)

Asymptotics in Dynamics, Geometryand PDEs; Generalized BorelSummationProceedings of the conference held in CRM Pisa, 12-16October 2009, Vol. II

These are the proceedings of a one-weekinternational conference centered on asymptoticanalysis and its applications. They contain majorcontributions dealing with: mathematical physics:PT symmetry, perturbative quantum field theory,WKB analysis, local dynamics: parabolic systems,small denominator questions, new aspects in mouldcalculus, with related combinatorial Hopf algebrasand application to multizeta values, a new family ofresurgent functions related to knot theory.

FeaturesThese are the proceedings of a one-weekinternational conference centered on asymptoticanalysis and its applications. They contain majorcontributions dealing with: mathematical physics:PT symmetry, perturbative quantum field theory,WKB analysis, local dynamics: parabolic systems,small denominator questions, new aspects in mouldcalculus, with related combinatorial Hopf algebrasand application to [..]

Fields of interestAnalysis; Theoretical, Mathematical andComputational Physics




2011. 274 p. (CRM Series, Vol. 12.2) Softcover

$34.95ISBN 978-88-7642-376-5


R. Fricke, Technische Universität Braunschweig; C. Adelmann,Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany; J. Elstrodt,Universität Münster, Germany; E. Klimenko, UniversitätDüsseldorf, Germany (Eds.)

Die elliptischen Funktionen undihre AnwendungenDritter Teil: Anwendungen

Der mathematische Teil des Werkes beginntmit numerischen Berechnungen im Gebiet derelliptischen Funktionen. Abschnitt I enthält einenbunten Strauß geometrischer Anwendungen, z.B.Lemniskatenteilung, Zusammenhang mit ebenenKurven dritten Grades, Ponceletsche Polygone,geodätische Linien auf dem Umdrehungsellipsoid.Abschnitt II behandelt arithmetische Anwendungen,und zwar zunächst die komplexe Multiplikationund die Klassengleichung. Ein wichtiges Ziel isthier ein Beweis des Satzes von Abel, demzufolge beiVorliegen komplexer Multiplikation der „singuläreModul“ j(ω) durch Wurzelziehen bestimmtwerden kann. Ein zweites wesentliches Ziel ist dieexplizite Berechnung dieser „Klasseninvarianten“ inzahlreichen Beispielen. Weitere zahlentheoretischeAnwendungen sind die Berechnung vonDarstellungsanzahlen quadratischer Formen unddie Bestimmung von Klassenzahlrelationen. –Der (unvollendete) physikalische Teil des Werkeswidmet sich ausführlich der wenig bekanntenanalytischen Theorie des ebenen[..]

FeaturesDer mathematische Teil des Werkes beginntmit numerischen Berechnungen im Gebiet derelliptischen Funktionen. Abschnitt I enthält einenbunten Strauß geometrischer Anwendungen, z.B.Lemniskatenteilung, Zusammenhang mit ebenenKurven dritten Grades, Ponceletsche Polygone,geodätische Linien auf dem Umdrehungsellipsoid.Abschnitt II behandelt arithmetische Anwendungen,und zwar zunächst die komplexe [..]

ContentsEinleitung. Zusammenstellung von Sätzenüber analytische Funktionen. Erster Abschnitt.Grundlagen der Theorie der elliptischen Funktionenerster Stufe. Die elliptischen Integrale und ihre zurersten Stufe gehörenden Normalgestalten.- Daselliptische Integral erster Gattung erster Stufe unddie durch dasselbe vermittelten Abbildungen.-Die elliptischen Funktionen erster Stufe.- Dieeindeutigen doppeltperiodischen Funktionenerster Stufe.- Die elliptischen Modulfunktionenerster Stufe und ihre inversen Funktionen. ZweiterAbschnitt. Grundlagen der Theorie der elliptischenFunktionen[..]

Fields of interestMathematics (general)




2012. XVII, 323 S. 35 Abb. Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-20953-6

R. Fricke

Die elliptischen Funktionen undihre AnwendungenErster Teil: Die funktionentheoretischen und analytischenGrundlagen

Die Einleitung enthält eine auf die Theorieder elliptischen Funktionen zugeschnitteneZusammenstellung funktionentheoretischerGrundlagen bis hin zu Riemannschen Flächen,algebraischen Funktionen und linearenDifferentialgleichungen zweiter. Im analytischenTeil der Theorie der elliptischen Funktionenverfolgt der Verfasser das Ziel, mit der Kleinschen„Stufentheorie“ als ordnendem Prinzip dieWeierstraßsche und die Jacobische Fassung derTheorie in die rechte Beziehung zu setzten. Der ersteAbschnitt behandelt die elliptischen Funktionenerster Stufe. Ausgehend von elliptischen Integralenbzw. vom Begriff der doppelten Periodizitätgelangt der Verfasser auf zwei Wegen zu denWeierstraßschen elliptischen Funktionen undden klassischen elliptischen Modulfunktionen.Analog werden im zweiten Abschnitt über dieelliptischen Funktionen zweiter Stufe ausgehendvon den entsprechenden Integralen die Jacobischenelliptischen Funktionen und die zugehörigenModulfunktionen zweiter Stufe ausführlich[..]

FeaturesDie Einleitung enthält eine auf die Theorieder elliptischen Funktionen zugeschnitteneZusammenstellung funktionentheoretischerGrundlagen bis hin zu Riemannschen Flächen,algebraischen Funktionen und linearenDifferentialgleichungen zweiter Ordnung undder hypergeometrischen Differentialgleichung.Im analytischen Teil der Theorie der elliptischenFunktionen verfolgt der Verfasser das Ziel, mit der[..]

ContentsEinleitung. Zusammenstellung von Sätzenüber analytische Funktionen. Erster Abschnitt.Grundlagen der Theorie der elliptischen Funktionenerster Stufe. Die elliptischen Integrale und ihre zurersten Stufe gehörenden Normalgestalten.- Daselliptische Integral erster Gattung erster Stufe unddie durch dasselbe vermittelten Abbildungen.-Die elliptischen Funktionen erster Stufe.- Dieeindeutigen doppeltperiodischen Funktionenerster Stufe.- Die elliptischen Modulfunktionenerster Stufe und ihre inversen Funktionen. ZweiterAbschnitt. Grundlagen der Theorie der elliptischenFunktionen[..]





2012. XVIII, 500 S. 83 Abb. Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-19556-3

R. Fricke

Die elliptischen Funktionen undihre AnwendungenZweiter Teil: Die algebraischen Ausführungen

Das Buch beginnt mit einer ausführlichenZusammenstellung der nötigen Grundlagen aus derklassischen Algebra, der Theorie der algebraischenFunktionen und der algebraischen Zahlentheorie.Der folgende erste Abschnitt behandelt dieAdditions-, Multiplikations- und Divisionssätzesowohl für die Weierstraßschen als auch für dieJacobischen elliptischen Funktionen. BesondereAufmerksamkeit widmet der Verfasser denspeziellen Teilungsgleichungen, denen die Teilwerkeder Weierstraßschen ─ -Funktion genügen. Derzweite Abschnitt nimmt die Hälfte des Bandes inAnspruch; er ist einer detaillierten Ausarbeitungder Transformationstheorie der elliptischenFunktionen gewidmet. Hierbei handelt es sich umeine facettenreiche Theorie, die im letzten Dritteldes 19. Jahrhunderts im Rahmen der Herausbildungder Theorie der elliptischen Modulfunktionen durchKlein ihre hier niedergelegte Form gewonnen hat.Als Hilfsmittel für die Transformationstheorieerweist sich das Frickesche „Klassenpolygon“, dasdie[..]

FeaturesDas Buch beginnt mit einer ausführlichenZusammenstellung der nötigen Grundlagen aus derklassischen Algebra, der Theorie der algebraischenFunktionen und der algebraischen Zahlentheorie.Der folgende erste Abschnitt behandelt dieAdditions-, Multiplikations- und Divisionssätzesowohl für die Weierstraßschen als auch für dieJacobischen elliptischen Funktionen. BesondereAufmerksamkeit widmet der Verfasser [..]

ContentsEinleitung. Zusammenstellung von Sätzen ausder Algebra und der Zahlentheorie. EndlicheGruppen.- Algebraische Gleichungen.- AlgebraischeFunktionen.- Algebraische Zahlen.- QuadratischeKörper und Formen negativer Diskriminante. ErsterAbschnitt. Die Additions-, Multiplikations- undDivisionssätze der elliptischen Funktionen. DieAdditionssätze der elliptischen Funktionen.- DieMultiplikationssätze der elliptischen Funktionen.-Die Divisionssätze der elliptischen Funktionen.-Die Teilwerte der elliptischen Fuktionen. ZweiterAbschnitt. Die Transformationstheorie derelliptischen[..]





2012. XIV, 546 S. 40 Abb. Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-19560-0


M.N. Fried, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Program forScience and Technology Education, Marcus Family Campus,Building 72, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel

Edmond Halley’s Reconstruction ofthe Lost Book of Apollonius’s ConicsTranslation and Commentary

Apollonius’s Conics was one of the greatest worksof advanced mathematics in antiquity. The workcomprised eight books, of which four have comedown to us in their original Greek and three inArabic. By the time the Arabic translations wereproduced, the eighth book had already been lost.In 1710, Edmond Halley, then Savilian Professorof Geometry at Oxford, produced an edition of theGreek text of the Conics of Books I-IV, a translationinto Latin from the Arabic versions of Books V-VII, and a reconstruction of Book VIII. Thepresent work provides the first complete Englishtranslation of Halley’s reconstruction of BookVIII with supplementary notes on the text. It alsocontains 1) an introduction discussing aspects ofApollonius’s Conics 2) an investigation of EdmondHalley's understanding of the nature of his ventureinto ancient mathematics, and 3) an appendicesgiving a brief account of Apollonius’s approach toconic sections and his mathematical techniques.Thisbook will be of interest to[..]

FeaturesApollonius’s Conics was one of the greatest worksof advanced mathematics in antiquity. The workcomprised eight books, four of which have comedown to us in their original Greek and three inArabic. By the time the Arabic translations wereproduced, the eighth book had already been lost.In 1710, Edmond Halley, then Savilian Professorof Geometry at Oxford, produced an edition of theGreek text of [..]

ContentsI. Introduction.- 1. Edmond Halley: Ancientand Modern.- 2. Apollonius’s Conics.- 3. ThePath to Halley.- 4. Halley's General Strategyfor Reconstructing Conics, Book VIII.- 5.Halley’s Dialogue with the Past.-6. A Note on theTranslation-II. Apollonius of Perga’s On Conics:Book Eight Restored.- III.Synopsis and Appendices.-Synopsis of the Contents of Halley's Conics, BookVIII.-Appendix 1: Terminology and Notions fromGreek Mathematics.-Appendix 2: Hippocrates' FirstQuadrature of a Lune.-References.-Index.

Fields of interestHistory of Mathematics; Geometry




2012. X, 132 p. 64 illus. (Sources and Studies in theHistory of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Vol.)Hardcover

$124.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0145-2

S. Kalliadasis, Department of Chemical Engineering, ImperialCollege London, London, UK; C. Ruyer-Quil, Laboratoire FAST,Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris 6), Paris, France; B. Scheid,TIPs - Fluid Physics Unit, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels,Belgium; M.G. Velarde, Instituto Pluridisciplinar, UniversidadComplutense, Madrid, Spain

Falling Liquid Films

Falling Liquid Films gives a detailed review of state-of-the-art theoretical, analytical and numericalmethodologies, for the analysis of dissipative wavedynamics and pattern formation on the surface of afilm falling down a planar inclined substrate. Thisprototype is an open-flow hydrodynamic instability,that represents an excellent paradigm for the studyof complexity in active nonlinear media with energysupply, dissipation and dispersion. It will also beof use for a more general understanding of specificevents characterizing the transition to spatio-temporal chaos and weak/dissipative turbulence. Particular emphasis is given to low-dimensionalapproximations for such flows through a hierarchyof modeling approaches, including equations of theboundary-layer type, averaged formulations basedon weighted residuals approaches and long-waveexpansions. Whenever possible the link betweentheory and experiment is illustrated, and, as a furtherbridge between the two, the development of[..]

FeaturesFalling Liquid Films gives a detailed review of state-of-the-art theoretical, analytical and numericalmethodologies, for the analysis of dissipative wavedynamics and pattern formation on the surface of afilm falling down a planar inclined substrate. Thisprototype is an open-flow hydrodynamic instability,that represents an excellent paradigm for the study ofcomplexity in active nonlinear media [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Flow and heat transfer.- Primaryinstability.- Boundary layer approximation.-Methodologies for low Re flows.- Methodologiesfor moderate Re flows.- Isothermal case: 2D flow.-Isothermal case: 3D flow.- Interaction of 3D solitarywaves.- Heated films.- Reactive films.- Openquestions and suggestions for further research.

Fields of interestApplications of Mathematics; Classical ContinuumPhysics; Appl. Mathematics / ComputationalMethods of Engineering; Fluid- and Aerodynamics;Visualization; Theoretical, Mathematical andComputational Physics




2012. XV, 440 p. 129 illus. (Applied MathematicalSciences, Vol. 176) Hardcover

$124.00ISBN 978-1-84882-366-2

T.M. Rassias, National Technical University of Athens,Department of Mathematics, Athens, Greece; J. Brzdek,Pedagogical University, Department of Mathematics, Krakow,Poland (Eds.)

Functional Equations inMathematical Analysis

The stability problem for approximatehomomorphisms, or the Ulam stability problem, wasposed by S. M. Ulam in the year 1941. Thesolution of this problem for various classesof equations is an expanding area of research. Inparticular, the pursuit of solutions to theHyers-Ulam and Hyers-Ulam-Rassias stabilityproblems for sets of functional equationsand ineqalities has led to an outpouring ofrecent research. This volume, dedicated to S.M. Ulam, presents the most recent results on thesolution to Ulam stability problems for variousclasses of functional equations and inequalities.Comprised of invited contributions from notableresearchers and experts, this volume presents severalimportant types of functional equations andinequalities and their applications to problemsin mathematical analysis, geometry, physics andapplied mathematics. "Functional Equations inMathematical Analysis" is intended for researchersand students in mathematics, physics, and othercomputational and applied sciences.

FeaturesFunctional Equations in Mathematical Analysis,dedicated to S.M. Ulam in honor of his 100thbirthday, focuses on various important areas ofresearch in mathematical analysis and relatedsubjects, providing an insight into the study ofnumerous nonlinear problems. Among other topics,it supplies the most recent results on the solutions tothe Ulam stability problem. The original [..]

ContentsPreface.- 1. Stability properties of some functionalequations (R. Badora).- 2. Note on superstabilityof Mikusiński’s functional equation (B. Batko).- 3.A general fixed point method for the stability ofCauchy functional equation (L. Cădariu, V. Radu).-4. Orthogonality preserving property and its Ulamstability (J. Chmieliński).- 5. On the Hyers-Ulamstability of functional equations with respect tobounded distributions (J.-U. Chung).- 6. Stabilityof multi-Jensen mappings in non-Archimedeannormed spaces (K. Ciepliński).- 7. On stability of theequation of homogeneous functions on[..]

Fields of interestDifference and Functional Equations; FunctionalAnalysis; Special Functions




2012. XVII, 748 p. 6 illus., 1 in color. (SpringerOptimization and Its Applications, Vol. 52) Hardcover

$219.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0054-7


D.A. Salamon, ETH Zürich, Schweiz

Funktionentheorie

Dies ist ein neues Lehrbuch über Funktionentheorie,konzipiert als begleitender Text für eineeinsemestrige einführende Vorlesung auf diesemGebiet. Einige weiterführende Themen werdenebenfalls behandelt. Der Anhang enthält dreiKapitel über den Zusammenhangsbegriff, kompaktemetrische Räume und harmonische Funktionen.

FeaturesDies ist ein neues Lehrbuch über Funktionentheorie,konzipiert als begleitender Text für eineeinsemestrige einführende Vorlesung auf diesemGebiet. Einige weiterführende Themen werdenebenfalls behandelt. Der Anhang enthält dreiKapitel über den Zusammenhangsbegriff, kompaktemetrische Räume und harmonische Funktionen.

Contents1 Die komplexen Zahlen.- 2 HolomorpheFunktionen.- 3 Die Integralformel von Cauchy.-4 Der Residuenkalkül.- 5 Der RiemannscheAbbildungssatz.- A Harmonische Funktionen.-B Zusammenhängende Räume.- C Kompaktemetrische Räume.

Fields of interestFunctions of a Complex Variable




2012. VIII, 218 S. (Grundstudium Mathematik, Vol.)Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-0348-0168-3

Y.A. Melnikov, Middle Tennessee University, Murfreesboro, TN,USA

Green's Functions and InfiniteProductsBridging the Divide

This textbook accounts for two seemingly unrelatedmathematical topics drawn from two separateareas of mathematics that have no evidentpoints of contiguity. Green's function is a topicin partial differential equations and coveredin most standard texts, while infinite productsare used in mathematical analysis. For the two-dimensional Laplace equation, Green's functions areconventionally constructed by either the method ofimages, conformal mapping, or the eigenfunctionexpansion. The present text focuses on theconstruction of Green's functions for a wide rangeof boundary-value problems. Green's Functions andInfinite Products provides a thorough introductionto the classical subjects of the construction of Green'sfunctions for the two-dimensional Laplace equationand the infinite product representation of elementaryfunctions. Every chapter begins with a reviewguide, outlining the basic concepts covered. A set ofcarefully designed challenging exercises is availableat the end of each[..]

FeaturesThis textbook accounts for two seemingly unrelatedmathematical topics drawn from two separateareas of mathematics that have no evidentpoints of contiguity. Green's function is a topicin partial differential equations and coveredin most standard texts, while infinite productsare used in mathematical analysis. For the two-dimensional Laplace equation, Green's functions areconventionally constructed by [..]

ContentsINTRODUCTION.- CHAPTER 1: Infinite Products& Elementary Functions.- 1.1 Classical Eulerrepresentations.- 1.2 Alternative derivations.- 1.3Other elementary functions.- 1.4 Chapter exercises.-CHAPTER 2: Green's Functions for the LaplaceEquation.- 2.1 Construction by the method ofimages.- 2.2 Conformal mapping method.- 2.3Chapter exercises.- CHAPTER 3: Green's Functionsfor ODE.- 3.1 Construction by defining properties.-3.2 Method of variation of parameters.- 3.3 Chapterexercises.- CHAPTER 4: Method of EigenfunctionExpansion.- 4.1 Hilbert's theorem.- 4.2 Cartesiancoordinates.-[..]

Fields of interestAnalysis; Ordinary Differential Equations; PartialDifferential Equations; Applications of Mathematics





$59.95ISBN 978-0-8176-8279-8

S. Benenti, Università di Torino, Italy

Hamiltonian Structures andGenerating Families

This book is an enhanced version of an earlierRussian edition. Besides thorough revisions, moreemphasis was put on reordering the topics accordingto a category-theoretical view. This allows themathematical results to be stated, proved, andunderstood in a much easier and elegant way.Fromthe reviews of the Russian edition:"The main accentis shifted to the application . . . in geometricaloptics, thermostatics and control theory, and notto the Hamiltonian mechanics only. . . . To makethe book fairly self-contained, full details of basicdefinitions and all proofs are included. In this way,the majority of the text can be read without theprerequisite of a course in geometry. The excellentcollection of examples illustrates the relatively hardand highly abstract mathematical theory and itshidden difficulties. . . . The book can rise real interestfor specialists . . . . The . . . book is a significantinput in the modern symplectic geometry and itsapplications."(Andrey Tsiganov, St.[..]

FeaturesThis book is an enhanced version of an earlierRussian edition. Besides thorough revisions, moreemphasis was put on reordering the topics accordingto a category-theoretical view. This allows themathematical results to be stated, proved, andunderstood in a much easier and elegant way.Fromthe reviews of the Russian edition:"The main accentis shifted to the application . . . in [..]

ContentsPreface.- Basic Notions of Calculus onManifolds.- Relations.- Symplectic Relations onSymplectic Manifolds.- Symplectic Relations onCotangent Bundles.- Canonical Lift on CotangentBundles.-The Geometry of the Hamilton-JacobiEquation.- Hamiltonian Optics in EuclideanSpaces.- Control of Static Systems.- SupplementaryTopics.- Global Hamilton Principal Functions on S2and H2.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestGlobal Analysis and Analysis on Manifolds; SystemsTheory, Control; Mathematical Applications inthe Physical Sciences; Differential Geometry;Mathematical Physics




2012. XIV, 258 p. 50 illus. (Universitext) Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1498-8


A.-M. Wazwaz, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL, USA

Linear and Nonlinear IntegralEquationsMethods and Applications

Linear and Nonlinear Integral Equations: Methodsand Applications is a self-contained book dividedinto two parts. Part I offers a comprehensive andsystematic treatment of linear integral equationsof the first and second kinds. The text bringstogether newly developed methods to reinforce andcomplement the existing procedures for solvinglinear integral equations. The Volterra integral andintegro-differential equations, the Fredholm integraland integro-differential equations, the Volterra-Fredholm integral equations, singular and weaklysingular integral equations, and systems of theseequations, are handled in this part by using manydifferent computational schemes. Selected worked-through examples and exercises will guide readersthrough the text. Part II provides an extensiveexposition on the nonlinear integral equations andtheir varied applications, presenting in an accessiblemanner a systematic treatment of ill-posed Fredholmproblems, bifurcation points, and singular points.Selected[..]

FeaturesLinear and Nonlinear Integral Equations: Methodsand Applications is a self-contained book dividedinto two parts. Part I offers a comprehensive andsystematic treatment of linear integral equationsof the first and second kinds. The text bringstogether newly developed methods to reinforce andcomplement the existing procedures for solvinglinear integral equations. The Volterra integral and[..]

ContentsPART I: Linear Integral Equations. Preliminaries.-Introductory Concepts of Integral Equations.-Volterra Integral Equations.- Fredholm IntegralEquations.- Volterra Integro-Differential Equations.-Fredholm Integro-Differential Equations.- Abel’sIntegral Equation and Singular Integral Equations.-Volterra-Fredholm Integral Equations.- Volterra-Fredholm Integro-Differential Equations.- Systemsof Volterra Integral Equations.- Systems of FredholmIntegral Equations.-Systems of Singular IntegralEquations. PART II: Nonlinear Integral Equations.Nonlinear Volterra Integral Equations.-[..]

Fields of interestIntegral Equations; Theoretical, Mathematicaland Computational Physics; Appl. Mathematics /Computational Methods of Engineering; Numericaland Computational Physics; Computational Scienceand Engineering





$199.00ISBN 978-3-642-21448-6

L. Resta, Liceo Torricelli, Ravenna, Italy; S. Gaudenzi, LiceoTorricelli, Ravenna, Italy; S. Alberghi, Liceo Torricelli, Ravenna,Italy

MatebilandiaLaboratorio di matematica e modellizzazione in un parcodivertimenti

Qual è la forma di un "giro della morte" in un roller-coaster? Che traiettoria descrive il passeggero di unavorticosa giostra? Quando si guarda ad una ruotapanoramica si vede davvero una circonferenza?A partire dai consolidati percorsi didattici diMatematica nel parco di Mirabilandia il libro offre,oltre alla loro puntuale descrizione, anche moltispunti di approfondimento teorico e didattico.Viene affrontato il tema della modellizzazione edel suo insegnamento a scuola, del rapporto tramatematica e realtà, del ruolo dell'ambiente diapprendimento, del laboratorio di matematica.Viene illustrato l'utilizzo, a scuola e nei percorsididattici, di giochi, software e calcolatrici grafiche, edi macchine matematiche, alcune delle quali ideate ecostruite appositamente per il progetto Matebilandia.Si approfondiscono applicazioni didattiche dicurve geometriche come ellissi, parabole, spirali,epicicloidi, fornendo utili schede di laboratoriopronte per l'utilizzo in aula.

FeaturesQual è la forma di un "giro della morte" in un roller-coaster? Che traiettoria descrive il passeggero di unavorticosa giostra? Quando si guarda ad una ruotapanoramica si vede davvero una circonferenza?A partire dai consolidati percorsi didattici diMatematica nel parco di Mirabilandia il libro offre,oltre alla loro puntuale descrizione, anche moltispunti di approfondimento teorico e didattico. Viene[..]

Fields of interestGeometry; Learning and Instruction; Mechanics



Due: ottobre 26, 2011

2012. 190 pagg. 100 figg. a colori. (Convergenze, 0)Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-88-470-2311-6

S.J. Gustafson, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC,Canada; I.M. Sigal, University of Toronto, ON, Canada

Mathematical Concepts of QuantumMechanics

The book gives a streamlined introduction toquantum mechanics while describing the basicmathematical structures underpinning thisdiscipline. Starting with an overview of key physicalexperiments illustrating the origin of the physicalfoundations, the book proceeds with a descriptionof the basic notions of quantum mechanics andtheir mathematical content.It then makes its wayto topics of current interest, specifically those inwhich mathematics plays an important role. Themore advanced topics presented include many-body systems, modern perturbation theory, pathintegrals, the theory of resonances, quantumstatistics, mean-field theory, second quantization,the theory of radiation (non-relativistic quantumelectrodynamics), and the renormalizationgroup.With different selections of chapters, the bookcan serve as a text for an introductory, intermediate,or advanced course in quantum mechanics. The lastfour chapters could also serve as an introductorycourse in quantum field theory.

FeaturesThe book gives a streamlined introduction toquantum mechanics while describing the basicmathematical structures underpinning thisdiscipline. Starting with an overview of key physicalexperiments illustrating the origin of the physicalfoundations, the book proceeds with a descriptionof the basic notions of quantum mechanics and theirmathematical content.It then makes its way to topicsof [..]

Contents1 Physical Background.- 2 Dynamics.- 3Observables.- 4 Quantization.- 5 UncertaintyPrinciple and Stability of Atoms and Molecules.-6 Spectrum and Dynamics.- 7 Special Cases.- 8Bound States and Variational Principle.- 9 ScatteringStates.- Existence of Atoms and Molecules.- 11Perturbation Theory: Feshbach-Schur Method.-12 General Theory of Many-particle Systems.- 13Self-consistent Approximations.- 14 The FeynmanPath Integral.- 15 Quasi-classical Analysis.- 16Resonances.- 17 Quantum Statistics.- 18 The SecondQuantization.- 19 Quantum Electro-Magnetic Field– Photons.- 20 Standard[..]

Fields of interestFunctional Analysis; Theoretical, Mathematical andComputational Physics; Quantum Physics




2011. XIII, 382 p. 37 illus. (Universitext) Softcover

$74.95ISBN 978-3-642-21865-1


H. Ammari, École Normale Supérieure, Paris, France (Ed.)

Mathematical Modeling inBiomedical Imaging IIOptical, Ultrasound, and Opto-Acoustic Tomographies

This volume reports on recent mathematical andcomputational advances in optical, ultrasound,and opto-acoustic tomographies. It outlines thestate-of-the-art and future directions in thesefields and provides readers with the most recentlydeveloped mathematical and computational tools. Itis particularly suitable for researchers and graduatestudents in applied mathematics and biomedicalengineering.

FeaturesThis volume reports on recent mathematical andcomputational advances in optical, ultrasound,and opto-acoustic tomographies. It outlines thestate-of-the-art and future directions in thesefields and provides readers with the most recentlydeveloped mathematical and computational tools. Itis particularly suitable for researchers and graduatestudents in applied mathematics and biomedicalengineering.

ContentsDirect Reconstruction Methods in OpticalTomography.- Direct Reconstruction Methodsin Ultrasound Imaging of Small Anomalies.-Photoacoustic Imaging for Attenuating AcousticMedia.- Attenuation Models in Photoacoustics.-Quantitative Photoacoustic Tomography.

Fields of interestApplications of Mathematics; Imaging / Radiology;Mathematical Methods in Physics; BiomedicalEngineering




2012. IX, 160 p. 43 illus., 38 in color. (MathematicalBiosciences Subseries, Vol. 2035) Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-22989-3

T. Andreescu, University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; B. Enescu, B.P.Hasdeu National College, Buzau, Romania

Mathematical Olympiad Treasures

This second edition of Mathematical OlympiadTreasures contains a stimulating collection ofproblems in geometry and trigonometry, algebra,number theory, and combinatorics. It encouragesreaders to think creatively about techniques andstrategies for solving real-world problems, with newsections, revisions, and many more Olympiad-likeproblems at various levels of difficulty. The problemsare clustered by topic into three self-containedchapters. The book begins with elementary facts,followed by carefully selected problems and detailed,step-by-step solutions, which then lead to morecomplicated, challenging problems and theirsolutions. Reflecting the vast experience of twoprofessors and Mathematical Olympiad coaches,the text will be invaluable to teachers, students,and puzzle enthusiasts. The advanced readeris challenged to find alternative solutions andextensions of the proposed problems.

Features"I took great pleasure in reading MathematicalOlympiad Treasures, by Titu Andreescu and BogdanEnescu. This book is the fruit of the prodigiousactivity of two well-known creators of mathematicsproblems in various mathematical journals.... Inall the chapters, the reader can find numerouschallenging problems. All featured solutions areinteresting, given in increasing level of difficulty; [..]

ContentsI Problems.- 1 Algebra.- 2 Geometry andTrigonometry.- 3 Number Theory andCombinatorics.- II Solutions.- 4 Algebra.- 5Geometry and Trigonometry.- 6 Number Theoryand Combinatorics

Fields of interestCombinatorics; Number Theory; AlgebraicGeometry; Mathematical Logic and Foundations;Mathematics (general)





$59.95ISBN 978-0-8176-8252-1

N. Herrmann, Universität Hannover

Mathematik fürNaturwissenschaftlerWas Sie im Bachelor wirklich brauchen und in der Schule nichtlernen

Mathematik ist ein ziemliches Schreckgespenst fürviele Studienanfänger in den Naturwissenschaften.Dabei muss das gar nicht sein. In diesem Buch gehtder Autor einen neuen Weg.Statt alte Schulstoffe zuwiederholen, kann er die gewonnene Zeit nutzen,um Sie mit vielen anschaulichen Beispielen in diehöhere Mathematik zu führen. Ohne Zahnwehlernen Sie so die mehrdimensionale Analysiskennen. Dabei dient der Schulstoff immer wiederals Unterbau. Mit seinem lockeren Erzählstilhat der Autor in vielen Fernsehbeiträgen einemMillionenpublikum Mathematik nahe gebrachthat. In derselben Art nimmt er Ihnen so denSchrecken vor schwierigen mathematischen Fragen.Sie lernen sogar, wie leicht man mit partiellenDifferentialgleichungen umgehen kann.Sie werdenerstaunt sein, wie früh Sie im Studium mit solchenAufgaben konfrontiert werden, und dankbar diesesBuch zu Rate ziehen.

FeaturesMathematik ist ein ziemliches Schreckgespenst fürviele Studienanfänger in den Naturwissenschaften.Dabei muss das gar nicht sein. In diesem Buch gehtder Autor einen neuen Weg.Statt alte Schulstoffe zuwiederholen, kann er die gewonnene Zeit nutzen,um Sie mit vielen anschaulichen Beispielen in diehöhere Mathematik zu führen. Ohne Zahnwehlernen Sie so die mehrdimensionale Analysis kennen.[..]

Contents1 Matrizen.- 2 Determinanten.- 3 LineareGleichungssysteme,- 4 Funktionen mehrererVeränderlicher – Stetigkeit.- 5 Funktionenmehrerer Veränderlicher – Differenzierbarkeit.-6 Kurvenintegrale.- 7 Doppelintegrale.- 8Dreifachintegrale.- 9 Oberflächenintegrale.- 10Integralsätze.- 11 Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung.- 12Statistik.





2012. Etwa 305 S. 100 Abb. Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2866-0


M. Wohlgemuth, Witten, Germany; M. Wohlgemuth, Witten,Germany (Ed.)

Mathematisch für AnfängerBeiträge zum Studienbeginn von Matroids Matheplanet

Dies ist kein Lehrbuch! Dieses Buch ist einSchatzkästlein mit erklärenden und motivierendenBeiträgen, die genau zu den Vorlesungen imersten Jahr des Mathe-Studiums passen. AlsMathematik-Interessierter wirst du das Buch gernezur Hand nehmen, egal welchen Studiengangdu belegst. Die Autoren geben dir durchdachteund gezielte Hilfestellung bei vielen üblichenAnfängerschwierigkeiten. Sie machen anschaulichund anwendbar, was in der Vorlesung immer zukurz kommt. Und sie wissen genau, wo Problemeliegen können, denn sie waren selbst Anfängerund erinnern sich gut daran. Dieses Buch sprichtmit dir, wie ein fortgeschrittener Student, derdir die Dinge gut erklären kann: "Mathematischfür Anfänger!" Alle Artikel wurden zuerst für dieInternet-Seite 'Matroids Matheplanet' geschriebenund sind für diese Ausgabe noch einmal sorgfältigdurchgesehen und inhaltlich und didaktischverbessert worden. Wenn du dich auf deinem Wegdurch die Mathematik von diesem Buch begleitenlässt, wirst du die Tipps[..]

FeaturesDies ist kein Lehrbuch! Dieses Buch ist einSchatzkästlein mit erklärenden und motivierendenBeiträgen, die genau zu den Vorlesungen imersten Jahr des Mathe-Studiums passen. AlsMathematik-Interessierter wirst du das Buch gernezur Hand nehmen, egal welchen Studiengangdu belegst. Die Autoren geben dir durchdachteund gezielte Hilfestellung bei vielen üblichenAnfängerschwierigkeiten. Sie [..]

ContentsI Beweise und Beweistechnik.- 1 Was istMathematik? 2 Mathematisch für Anfänger. 3Beweise, immer nur Beweise. 4 Die Beweisverfahren.5 Das Prinzip der vollständigen Induktion. 6 Derunendliche Abstieg. 7 Über das Auswahlaxiom.-II Lineare Algebra.- 8 Lineare Algebra für absoluteAnfänger. 9 Lineare Gleichungssysteme. 10Lineare Abbildungen und ihre darstellendenMatrizen. 11 Determinante: Was ist das?12 Diagonalisierbarkeit: Was ist das?- IIIAnalysis.- 13 Die Standardlösungsverfahren fürPolynomgleichungen. 14 Die Beziehungen von Sinusund Cosinus. 15 Doppelintegrale. 16[..]





2012. XVI, 320 S. 50 Abb. Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2852-3

F. Zhang, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Matrix TheoryBasic Results and Techniques

The aim of this book is to concisely presentfundamental ideas, results, and techniques in linearalgebra and mainly matrix theory. The book containsten chapters covering various topics ranging fromsimilarity and special types of matrices to Schurcomplements and matrix normality. Each chapterfocuses on the results, techniques, and methodsthat are beautiful, interesting, and representative,followed by carefully selected problems. Majorchanges in this revised and expanded second edition:-Expansion on topics such as matrix functions,nonnegative matrices, and (unitarily invariant)matrix norms-The inclusion of more than 1000exercises; -A new chapter, Chapter 4, with updatedmaterial on numerical ranges and radii, matrixnorms, and special operations such as the Kroneckerand Hadamard products and compound matrices-A new chapter, Chapter 10, on matrix inequalities,which presents a variety of inequalities on theeigenvalues and singular values of matrices andunitarily invariant norms.This book[..]

FeaturesThe aim of this book is to concisely presentfundamental ideas, results, and techniques in linearalgebra and mainly matrix theory. The book containsten chapters covering various topics ranging fromsimilarity and special types of matrices to Schurcomplements and matrix normality. Each chapterfocuses on the results, techniques, and methodsthat are beautiful, interesting, and representative,followed by [..]

ContentsPreface to the Second Edition.- Preface.- FrequentlyUsed Notation and Terminology.- Frequently UsedTerms.- 1 Elementary Linear Algebra Review.-2 Partitioned Matrices, Rank, and Eigenvalues.-3 Matrix Polynomials and Canonical Forms.- 4Numerical Ranges, Matrix Norms, and SpecialOperations.- 5 Special Types of Matrices.- 6 UnitaryMatrices and Contractions.- 7 Positive SemidefiniteMatrices.- 8 Hermitian Matrices.- 9 NormalMatrices.- 10 Majorization and Matrix Inequalities.-References.- Notation.- Index.

Fields of interestLinear and Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory;Operator Theory




2011. XVII, 399 p. 8 illus., 1 in color. (Universitext)Softcover

$74.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1098-0

D. Ambrosi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; A. Quarteroni, EcolePolytechnique Federale De Lausanne, Switzerland; G. Rozza,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland (Eds.)

Modeling of Physiological Flows

This book offers a mathematical update of the stateof the art of the research in the field of mathematicaland numerical models of the circulatory system.It is structured into different chapters, written byoutstanding experts in the field. Many fundamentalissues are considered, such as: the mathematicalrepresentation of vascular geometries extracted frommedical images, modelling blood rheology and thecomplex multilayer structure of the vascular tissue,and its possible pathologies, the mechanical andchemical interaction between blood and vascularwalls, and the different scales coupling local andsystemic dynamics. All of these topics introducechallenging mathematical and numerical problems,demanding for advanced analysis and efficientsimulation techniques, and pay constant attention toapplications of relevant clinical interest. This bookis addressed to graduate students and researchers inthe field of bioengineering, applied mathematics andmedicine, wishing to engage themselves in the[..]

FeaturesThis book offers a mathematical update of the stateof the art of the research in the field of mathematicaland numerical models of the circulatory system.It is structured into different chapters, written byoutstanding experts in the field. Many fundamentalissues are considered, such as: the mathematicalrepresentation of vascular geometries extracted frommedical images, modelling blood rheology and the[..]

ContentsAssumptions in modelling of large arteryhemodynamics by D.A. Steinman. - Simplifiedblood flow model with discontinous vesselproperties by E.F. Toro and S. Siviglia. - Bloodcoagulation: a puzzle for biologists, a maze formathematicians by A. Fasano et al. - Numericalsimulation of electrocardiagrams by J.F. Gerbeau etal. - Mathematical and numerical methods forreaction-diffusion models in electrocardiology byP. Colli-Franzone et al. - Structurally motivateddamage models for arterial walls by A.M. Robertsonet al. - Arterial growth and remodelling is driven byhemodynamics by L.[..]

Fields of interestComputational Mathematics and NumericalAnalysis; Human Physiology; MathematicalModeling and Industrial Mathematics; ComputerApplications in Life Sciences; Partial DifferentialEquations; Biomedical Engineering




2012. X, 240 p. 151 illus., 1 in color. (MS&A, Vol. 5)Hardcover

$109.00ISBN 978-88-470-1934-8


S. Stojanovic, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA

Neutral and Indifference PortfolioPricing, Hedging and InvestingWith applications in Equity and FX

This book is written for quantitative financeprofessionals, students, educators, andmathematically inclined individual investors. It isabout some of the latest developments in pricing,hedging, and investing in incomplete markets.With regard to pricing, two frameworks are fullyelaborated: neutral and indifference pricing. Withregard to hedging, the most conservative andrelaxed hedging formulas are derived. With regardto investing, the neutral pricing methodology isalso considered as a tool for connecting marketasset prices with optimal positions in suchassets.Srdjan D. Stojanovic is Professor in theDepartment of Mathematical Sciences at Universityof Cincinnati (USA) and Professor in the Center forFinancial Engineering at Suzhou University (China).

FeaturesThis book is written for quantitative financeprofessionals, students, educators, andmathematically inclined individual investors. It isabout some of the latest developments in pricing,hedging, and investing in incomplete markets.With regard to pricing, two frameworks are fullyelaborated: neutral and indifference pricing. Withregard to hedging, the most conservative and relaxedhedging formulas are [..]

ContentsPreface.- Background Material.- Simple economies—complete and incomplete markets.- InvestmentPortfolio Optimization.-Pricing: Neutral andIndifference.- Hedging.- Equity Valuationand Investing.- FX Rates and FX Derivatives.-Appendix.- References.-

Fields of interestQuantitative Finance; Financial Economics;Computational Mathematics and NumericalAnalysis; Partial Differential Equations; Applicationsof Mathematics




2012. XIV, 263 p. 6 illus. Hardcover

$59.95ISBN 978-0-387-71417-2

P. Deuflhard, Zuse-Institut Berlin (ZIB), Germany

Newton Methods for NonlinearProblemsAffine Invariance and Adaptive Algorithms

This book deals with the efficient numerical solutionof challenging nonlinear problems in science andengineering, both in finite dimension (algebraicsystems) and in infinite dimension (ordinaryand partial differential equations). Its focus ison local and global Newton methods for directproblems or Gauss-Newton methods for inverseproblems. The term 'affine invariance' means that thepresented algorithms and their convergence analysisare invariant under one out of four subclassesof affine transformations of the problem to besolved. Compared to traditional textbooks, thedistinguishing affine invariance approach leadsto shorter theorems and proofs and permits theconstruction of fully adaptive algorithms. Lots ofnumerical illustrations, comparison tables, andexercises make the text useful in computationalmathematics classes. At the same time, the bookopens many directions for possible future research.

FeaturesThis book deals with the efficient numerical solutionof challenging nonlinear problems in science andengineering, both in finite dimension (algebraicsystems) and in infinite dimension (ordinary andpartial differential equations). Its focus is on localand global Newton methods for direct problems orGauss-Newton methods for inverse problems. Theterm 'affine invariance' means that the presented [..]

Fields of interestComputational Mathematics and NumericalAnalysis; Computational Science and Engineering;Ordinary Differential Equations; Appl.Mathematics / Computational Methods ofEngineering; Optimization; MathematicalApplications in Computer Science




2011. XII, 424 p. 49 illus. (Springer Series inComputational Mathematics, Vol. 35) Softcover

$74.95ISBN 978-3-642-23898-7

P. Brändén, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden;M. Passare, Stockholm University, Sweden; M. Putinar, Universityof California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA (Eds.)

Notions of Positivity and theGeometry of Polynomials

The book consists of solicited articles from aselect group of mathematicians and physicistsworking at the interface between positivity and thegeometry, combinatorics or analysis of polynomialsof one or several variables. It is dedicated tothe memory of Julius Borcea (1968-2009), adistinguished mathematician, Professor at theUniversity of Stockholm. With his extremelyoriginal contributions and broad vision, his impacton the topics of the planned volume cannot beunderestimated. All contributors knew or haveexchanged ideas with Dr. Borcea, and their articlesreflect, at least partially, his heritage.

FeaturesThe book consists of solicited articles from aselect group of mathematicians and physicistsworking at the interface between positivity and thegeometry, combinatorics or analysis of polynomialsof one or several variables. It is dedicated tothe memory of Julius Borcea (1968-2009), adistinguished mathematician, Professor at theUniversity of Stockholm. With his extremely originalcontributions and broad [..]

Fields of interestAnalysis




2011. XX, 403 p. 17 illus., 3 in color. (Trends inMathematics) Hardcover

$149.00ISBN 978-3-0348-0141-6


H. Cohen, California State University, Los Angeles, California, USA

Numerical Approximation Methodsπ ≈ 355/113

This book presents numerical and otherapproximation techniques for solving various typesof mathematical problems that cannot be solvedanalytically. In addition to well known methods,it contains some non-standard approximationtechniques that are now formally collected as wellas original methods developed by the author thatdo not appear in the literature.This book containsan extensive treatment of approximate solutions tovarious types of integral equations, a topic that is notoften discussed in detail. There are detailed analysesof ordinary and partial differential equations anddescriptions of methods for estimating the valuesof integrals that are presented in a level of detailthat will suggest techniques that will be useful fordeveloping methods for approximating solutions toproblems outside of this text.The book is intendedfor researchers who must approximate solutions toproblems that cannot be solved analytically. It is alsoappropriate for students taking courses in[..]

FeaturesThis book presents numerical approximationtechniques for solving various types of mathematicalproblems that cannot be solved analytically. Inaddition to well-known methods, it containsa collection of non-standard approximationtechniques that appear in the literature but arenot otherwise well known. This text also containsoriginal methods developed by the author. Itincludes an extensive treatment [..]

ContentsPreface. -1 INTERPOLATION and CURVEFITTING. -2 ZEROS of a FUNCTION. -3 SERIES.-4 INTEGRATION. -5 DETERMINANTS andMATRICES. -6 ORDINARY FIRST ORDERDIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. -7 ORDINARYSECOND ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS.-8 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS.-9 LINEAR INTEGRAL EQUATIONS INONE VARIABLE. -APPENDIX 1 PADEAPPROXIMANTS. -APPENDIX 2 INFINITESERIES CONVERGENCE TESTS. -APPENDIX 3GAMMA and BETA FUNCTIONS. -APPENDIX 4PROPERTIES OF DETERMINANTS. -APPENDIX5 PROOF OF THE SINGULARITY OF A MATRIX.–References. -INDEX.

Fields of interestComputational Mathematics and NumericalAnalysis; Numerical and Computational Physics;Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods ofEngineering





$84.95ISBN 978-1-4419-9836-1

C. Woodford, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; C. Phillips,University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Numerical Methods with WorkedExamples: Matlab Edition

This book is for students following an introductorycourse in numerical methods, numerical techniquesor numerical analysis. It introduces MATLAB asa computing environment for experimenting withnumerical methods. It approaches the subject froma pragmatic viewpoint; theory is kept at a minimumcommensurate with comprehensive coverage of thesubject and it contains abundant worked exampleswhich provide easy understanding through a clearand concise theoretical treatment. This edition placeseven greater emphasis on ‘learning by doing’ thanthe previous edition. Fully documented MATLABcode for the numerical methods described in thebook will be available as supplementary material tothe book on http://extras.springer.com

FeaturesThis book is for students following an introductorycourse in numerical methods, numerical techniquesor numerical analysis. It introduces MATLAB asa computing environment for experimenting withnumerical methods. It approaches the subject froma pragmatic viewpoint; theory is kept at a minimumcommensurate with comprehensive coverage of thesubject and it contains abundant worked exampleswhich provide [..]

Contents1. Basic Matlab. - 2. Linear Equations.- 3. NonlinearEquations.- 4. Curve Fitting.- 5. NumericalIntegration.- 6. Numerical Differentiation.- 7.Linear Programming.- 8. Optimization.- 9. OrdinaryDifferential Equations.- 10. Eigenvalues andEigenvectors.- 11. Statistics.

Fields of interestApplications of Mathematics; Appl. Mathematics /Computational Methods of Engineering; ComputerApplications in Chemistry; Computer Applicationsin Life Sciences; Numerical and ComputationalPhysics




2012. X, 256 p. 32 illus. With online files/update.Hardcover

$59.95ISBN 978-94-007-1365-9

W. Narkiewicz, Institute of Mathematics, Wrocław University, PlacGrunwaldzki 2-4, PL-50-384 Wroclaw, Poland

Rational Number Theory in the 20thCenturyFrom PNT to FLT

The last one hundred years have seen manyimportant achievements in the classical part ofnumber theory. After the proof of the Prime NumberTheorem in 1896, a quick development of analyticaltools led to the invention of various new methods,like Brun's sieve method and the circle method ofHardy, Littlewood and Ramanujan; developmentsin topics such as prime and additive numbertheory, and the solution of Fermat’s problem.Rational Number Theory in the 20th Century:From PNT to FLT offers a short survey of 20thcentury developments in classical number theory,documenting between the proof of the PrimeNumber Theorem and the proof of Fermat's LastTheorem. The focus lays upon the part of numbertheory that deals with properties of integers andrational numbers. Chapters are divided into five timeperiods, which are then further divided into subjectareas. With the introduction of each new topic,developments are followed through to the presentday. This book will appeal to graduate researchers[..]

FeaturesThe last one hundred years have seen manyimportant achievements in the classical part ofnumber theory. After the proof of the Prime NumberTheorem in 1896, a quick development of analyticaltools led to the invention of various new methods,like Brun's sieve method and the circle method ofHardy, Littlewood and Ramanujan. These methodswere the driving force behind new advances in primeand additive [..]

ContentsThe Heritage.- The First Years.- The Twenties.- TheThirties.- The Forties and Fifties.- The Last Period.-Fermat's Last Theorem

Fields of interestNumber Theory; History of Mathematics




2012. XIV, 654 p. (Springer Monographs inMathematics) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-0-85729-531-6


P.S. Knopov, Department of Mathematical Methods of OperationResearch, V.M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics, NationalAcademy of Science of Ukraine, 03187 Kiev, Ukraine; A.S.Korkhin, Department of Economical Cybernetics and InformationTechnology, National Mining University, 49005 Dnepropetrovsk,Ukraine

Regression Analysis Under A PrioriParameter Restrictions

This monograph focuses on the construction ofregression models with linear and non-linearconstrain inequalities from the theoretical pointof view. Unlike previous publications, thisvolume analyses the properties of regression withinequality constrains, investigating the flexibilityof inequality constrains and their ability to adaptin the presence of additional a priori informationThe implementation of inequality constrainsimproves the accuracy of models, and decreasesthe likelihood of errors. Based on the obtainedtheoretical results, a computational techniquefor estimation and prognostication problems issuggested. This approach lends itself to numerousapplications in various practical problems, severalof which are discussed in detail The book is usefulresource for graduate students, PhD students, as wellas for researchers who specialize in applied statisticsand optimization. This book may also be useful tospecialists in other branches of applied mathematics,technology,[..]

FeaturesConstruction of various models of objects underuncertainty is one of the most important problems inmodern decision making theory. Regression modelsare some of the most prevalent tools for modelingunder uncertainty and are widely applied in differentbranches of science such as in industrial research,agriculture, medicine, and business and economics.Regression Analysis Under A Priori Parameter [..]

Fields of interestOperations Research, Mathematical Programming;Statistical Theory and Methods; Probability Theoryand Stochastic Processes




2012. XIII, 233 p. 4 illus. (Springer Optimization and ItsApplications, Vol. 54) Hardcover

$99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0573-3

M. Zili, Preparatory Institute to the Military Academies (E.P.A.M.),Sousse, Tunisia; D.V. Filatova, Jan Kochanowski University inKielce, Poland (Eds.)

Stochastic Differential Equationsand ProcessesSAAP, Tunisia, October 7-9, 2010

Selected papers submitted by participants of theinternational Conference “Stochastic Analysis andApplied Probability 2010” ( www.saap2010.org )make up the basis of this volume.The SAAP 2010was held in Tunisia, from 7-9 October, 2010,and was organized by the “Applied Mathematics& Mathematical Physics” research unit of thepreparatory institute to the military academiesof Sousse (Tunisia), chaired by Mounir Zili.Thepapers cover theoretical, numerical and appliedaspects of stochastic processes and stochasticdifferential equations. The study of such topic ismotivated in part by the need to model, understand,forecast and control the behavior of many naturalphenomena that evolve in time in a random way.Such phenomena appear in the fields of finance,telecommunications, economics, biology, geology,demography, physics, chemistry, signal processingand modern control theory, to mention just a few.Asthis book emphasizes the importance of numericaland theoretical studies of the stochastic[..]

FeaturesSelected papers submitted by participants of theinternational Conference “Stochastic Analysis andApplied Probability 2010” ( www.saap2010.org )make up the basis of this volume.The SAAP 2010was held in Tunisia, from 7-9 October, 2010,and was organized by the “Applied Mathematics& Mathematical Physics” research unit of thepreparatory institute to the military [..]

ContentsPreface.- 1.H. Schurz: Basic Concepts of NumericalAnalysis of Stochastic Differential EquationsExplained by Balanced Implicit Theta Methods .-2.C.A. Tudor: Kernel Density Estimation, LocalTime and Chaos Expansion.- 3.W. Jedidi, J.Almhana, V. Choulakian, R. McGorman: GeneralShot Noise Processes and Functional Convergence toStable Processes.- 4.C. El-Nouty: The Lower Classesof the Sub-Fractional Brownian Motion.- 5.M.Erraoui and Y. Ouknine: On the Bounded Variationof the Flow of Stochastic Differential Equation.-6.A. Ayache, Q. Peng: Stochastic Volatility andMultifractional[..]

Fields of interestProbability Theory and Stochastic Processes; GameTheory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences;Systems Theory, Control




2012. XII, 261 p. 2 illus. (Springer Proceedings inMathematics, Vol. 7) Hardcover

$124.00ISBN 978-3-642-22367-9

R. Khasminskii, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA

Stochastic Stability of DifferentialEquations

Since the publication of the first edition of thepresent volume in 1980, the stochastic stability ofdifferential equations has become a very popularsubject of research in mathematics and engineering.To date exact formulas for the Lyapunov exponent,the criteria for the moment and almost sure stability,and for the existence of stationary and periodicsolutions of stochastic differential equationshave been widely used in the literature. In thisupdated volume readers will find importantnew results on the moment Lyapunov exponent,stability index and some other fields, obtained afterpublication of the first edition, and a significantlyexpanded bibliography.This volume provides asolid foundation for students in graduate coursesin mathematics and its applications. It is also usefulfor those researchers who would like to learn moreabout this subject, to start their research in this areaor to study the properties of concrete mechanicalsystems subjected to random perturbations.

FeaturesSince the publication of the first edition of thepresent volume in 1980, the stochastic stability ofdifferential equations has become a very popularsubject of research in mathematics and engineering.To date exact formulas for the Lyapunov exponent,the criteria for the moment and almost sure stability,and for the existence of stationary and periodicsolutions of stochastic differential equations have [..]

ContentsBoundedness in Probability and Stability ofStochastic Processes Defined by DifferentialEquations.- 2.Stationary and Periodic Solutionsof Differential Equations. 3.Markov Processesand Stochastic Differential Equations.- 4.ErgodicProperties of Solutions of Stochastic Equations.-5.Stability of Stochastic Differential Equations.-6.Systems of Linear Stochastic Equations.- 7.SomeSpecial Problems in the Theory of Stability of SDE’s.-8.Stabilization of Controlled Stochastic Systems.-A. Appendix to the First English Edition.- B.Appendix to the Second Edition. Moment LyapunovExponents[..]

Fields of interestProbability Theory and Stochastic Processes;Mechanics




2012. XVII, 339 p. 4 illus. (Stochastic Modelling andApplied Probability, Vol. 66) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-23279-4

160 Medicine springer.com

C. Herdeiro, Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal; R. Picken,Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal (Eds.)

XIX International Fall Workshop onGeometry and Physics

The aim of this series of meetings is to provide acontext for exchanging ideas among researchers ofdifferent fields in Differential Geometry, AppliedMathematics and Physics; in general, among allpeople interested in the application of geometricmethods and techniques to the study of physicalproblems.

FeaturesThe aim of this series of meetings is to provide acontext for exchanging ideas among researchers ofdifferent fields in Differential Geometry, AppliedMathematics and Physics; in general, among allpeople interested in the application of geometricmethods and techniques to the study of physicalproblems.

Fields of interestDifferential Geometry; Mathematical Methods inPhysics; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems andComplexity




2011. 184 p. (Mathematical and Statistical Physics, Vol.1360) Softcover

approx. $139.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0918-7

Medicine

C. Mayer, Tübingen; W. Siems, Bad Harzburg

100 Krankheitsbilder in derPhysiotherapie

Gewusst wo - gewusst wie!100 im klinischen Alltaghäufige Krankheits- und Störungsbilder undihre physiotherapeutische Behandlung(Untersuchung und Therapie) sind hier knappund übersichtlich für Physiotherapeutenim Praktikum und für Berufseinsteigeraufbereitet: Dieses Buch verhilft Ihnen als „schnelle"Informationsquelle zum dringend benötigtenÜberblick: Alphabetische Reihenfolge fürschnelles Finden. Jedes Krankheitsbild aufeiner Doppelseite mit Textbeschreibung undbis zu 10 Farbfotos und Zeichnungen zurVeranschaulichungLinke Seite: Kurzinfos zuKrankheitsbild und Behandlung („Definition- möglichen Formen - Patientenbefragungbeim Befund – Untersuchungstechniken –Komplikationen – Behandlungsziele und dafürin Frage kommende Therapiemöglichkeiten"),Rechte Seite: Illustrationen zu anatomischen/pathophysiologischen Grundlagen, dazu Fotosmit vielfältigen Anregungen für Untersuchungs- undBehandlungstechnikenEinfach unentbehrlich - imPraktikum und im Berufsalltag!

FeaturesGewusst wo - gewusst wie!100 im klinischen Alltaghäufige Krankheits- und Störungsbilder undihre physiotherapeutische Behandlung(Untersuchung und Therapie) sind hier knappund übersichtlich für Physiotherapeutenim Praktikum und für Berufseinsteigeraufbereitet: Dieses Buch verhilft Ihnen als „schnelle"Informationsquelle zum dringend benötigtenÜberblick: Alphabetische [..]

ContentsA Die Krankheitsbilder von A bis Z.- AC-Gelenkverletzungen.- Achillessehnenruptur.-Adduktorenreizung.- Amputation mitProthese.- Amputation ohne Prothese.-ALS.- Apoplex.- arterielle Hypertonie.-Arteriosklerose.- Asthma bronchiale.- Ataxie.-AVK.- Bandscheibenvorfall.- Beckenfrakturen.-Bursitis.- BWS-Syndrom.- chronische Bronchitis.-chronische Niereninsuffizienz.- Diabetes.-Epicondylitis.- Faszialisparese.- Femoralisläsion.-Fibromyalgie.- Frozen Shoulder.- Fußdeformitäten.-Genu valgum, Genu varum, Genu recurvatum.-Gicht.- Gonarthrose.- Handwurzelknochen.-Herzinsuffizienz.-[..]

Fields of interestPhysiotherapy; Occupational Therapy




2011. XX, 244 S. 990 Abb. in Farbe. Mit online files/update. Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-17266-3

springer.com Medicine 161

M. Dreyfus, CHU de Caen, France (Ed.)

41e Journées nationales de laSociété française de médecinepérinataleGrenoble, 12-14 octobre 2011 Naissance et douleur; urgencesen salle de naissance; cardiopathies congénitales

Ce volume, qui paraît pour les Journées annuellesde la Société française de médecine périnatale estconsacré, en 2011, aux trois thématiques principalesde ces 41e Journées qui auront lieu à Grenoble du 12au 14 octobre 2011: Urgences en salle de naissance,naissance et douleur, cardiopathies congénitales.

FeaturesCe volume, qui paraît pour les Journées annuellesde la Société française de médecine périnatale estconsacré, en 2011, aux trois thématiques principalesde ces 41e Journées qui auront lieu à Grenoble du 12au 14 octobre 2011 :- Urgences en salle de naissance -Naissance et douleur - Cardiopathies congénitales

Fields of interestMedicine (general); Obstetrics / Perinatology



Due: novembre 29, 2011

2012. XXII, 264 p. Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-2-8178-0256-5

Y.-G. Illouz, Plastic Surgery, Paris, France; A. Sterodimas, IASOGeneral Hospital, Athens, Greece (Eds.)

Adipose Stem Cells andRegenerative Medicine

The therapeutic potential of the use of adiposestem cells in regenerative medicine has beenincreasingly recognized, and in recent years concreteclinical benefits have accrued as these cells havebeen explored for a variety of applications. Thisreadable and informative textbook tracks theprogress that has been made in this fascinating newarea of biomedicine. All aspects of the subject areconsidered, with particular attention to adipose cellbiology, adipose tissue engineering strategies, andthe diverse clinical applications of adipose stem cells.Funding issues, industrial approaches, regulatorychallenges, and future directions are also examined.The two editors have vast experience in the fieldand have chosen leading experts from differentcountries to write on each topic. This book willexcite the interest of all researchers, clinicians, andstudents wishing to gain an in-depth understandingof adipose stem cells and their flourishing role inregenerative medicine.

FeaturesAdipose tissue represents an abundant and accessiblesource of adult stem cells with the ability todifferentiate along multiple lineage pathways,including cardiac, neural, cartilage, muscle, andbone tissue. The therapeutic potential of the use ofadipose stem cells in regenerative medicine has beenincreasingly recognized, and in recent years concreteclinical benefits have accrued as these cells have [..]

ContentsADIPOSE CELL BIOLOGY.- ADIPOSE STEMCELL ENGINEERING.- From Liposuction toAdipose Stem Cell Engineering.- Isolation of StemCells from Human Adipose Tissue: Technique,Problems & Pearls.- Engineered Scaffolds andMatrices: Tailored Biomaterials for AdiposeStem Cell Engineering.- Fundamentals andPrinciples of Biomolecules in Adipose Stem CellEngineering.- Gene Therapy Used for AdiposeStem Cell Engineering Applications.- CLINICALPERSPECTIVE OF ADIPOSE STEM CELLENGINEERING IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE.-The role of Adipose Stem Cell Engineering inCardiology Diseases.- The role of[..]

Fields of interestPlastic Surgery; Human Genetics; MedicalBiochemistry; Laboratory Medicine; Microbiology;Biomaterials





$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-20011-3

B. Jeremic, Institute of Lung Diseases, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia(Ed.)

Advances in Radiation Oncology inLung Cancer

This is the second, completely updated edition of acomprehensive book in which many of the world’sleading lung cancer specialists discuss the recentadvances in the radiation oncology of lung cancerand reflect on the latest research findings. Thefirst three sections cover the basic science of lungcancer, clinical investigations, including histologyand staging, and a wide range of fundamentaltreatment considerations. Current treatmentstrategies for small cell and non-small cell lungcancer are then explained and evaluated in detail,with due attention to novel approaches that promisefurther improvements in outcome. The varioustypes of treatment-related toxicity are discussed, andquality of life studies and prognostic factors are alsoconsidered. After evaluating the latest technologicaland biological advances, including IMRT, IMAT,cyber knife treatment, and tomotherapy, the bookconcludes by thorough consideration of specificaspects of clinical research in lung cancer.

FeaturesAlthough decades of laboratory and clinical researchhave led to incremental improvement in treatmentoutcome, lung cancer remains one of the mostdeadly diseases. In the second, completely updatededition of this comprehensive book, many of theworld’s leading lung cancer specialists discuss therecent advances in the radiation oncology of lungcancer and reflect on the latest research findings. Thefirst [..]

ContentsBasic science of lung cancer.- clinical investigations.-basic treatment considerations.- current treatmentstrategies in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.-current treatment strategies in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.- current treatment strategiesin small cell lung cancer.- treatment in specificpatient groups and other settings.- treatment-relatedtoxicity.- quality of life studies and prognosticfactors.- technological advances in lung cancer.-biological advances in lung cancer.- clinical researchin lung cancer.

Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Radiotherapy; Oncology;Thoracic Surgery; Pneumology/Respiratory System




2012. XVIII, 843 p. 108 illus., 81 in color. (RadiationOncology) Hardcover

$359.00ISBN 978-3-642-19924-0


P.M. Prendergast, Venus Medical Beauty, Dublin, Ireland; M.A.Shiffman, Tuscin,CA, USA (Eds.)

Aesthetic MedicineArt and Techniques

The Aesthetic Medicine: Art and Techniquesprovides step-by-step instructions in the proceduresand techniques commonly employed in aestheticmedicine. The book is divided into four parts, thefirst two of which offer an introduction to aestheticmedicine and discuss preoperative assessment andtreatment. Detailed guidance is then given on awide range of cutaneous procedures, includingthe use of botulinum toxins, dermabrasion andmicrodermabrasion, cryotherapy, chemical peelskin resurfacing, laser treatments, mesotherapy,sclerotherapy, capacitive radiofrequency treatment,and the use of dermarollers. The final part ofthe book is devoted to techniques employed inshaping the face and body, such as breast and facialaugmentation, penile enhancement, liposuction,and management of hair loss or excess hair. Allprocedures are depicted with the aid of numeroushigh-quality illustrations and color photographs.This book will serve as an excellent guide for bothbeginners and experienced practitioners.

FeaturesThe Aesthetic Medicine: Art and Techniquesprovides step-by-step instructions in the proceduresand techniques commonly employed in aestheticmedicine. The book is divided into four parts, thefirst two of which offer an introduction to aestheticmedicine and discuss preoperative assessment andtreatment. Detailed guidance is then given on a widerange of cutaneous procedures, including the use of[..]

ContentsFrom the contents: AESTHETIC MEDICINE.-Defining.- Ethical Aspects.- PREOPERATIVE.-Clinical Assessment Of Facial Aging.- WeightManagement.- Phytotherapy.- Skin Imaging.-Cosmeceuticals For Maximizing Treatment OfThe .- Aging Face.- CUTANEOUS PROCEDURES .-Local Regional Anesthesia.- Botulinum Toxins.-Microdermabrasion.- Dermabrasion.- Cryotherapy.-Chemical Peel Skin Resurfacing.- Fractional LaserResurfacing.- Facial Rejuvenation With Poly-L-Lactic .- Acid (Sculptra).- Intense Pulsed Light (Ipl.-Laser Treatment .- Sclerotherapy Varicose Veins.-Cellulite: Etiology, Classification,[..]

Fields of interestPlastic Surgery; Dermatology; Otorhinolaryngology;Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Head and NeckSurgery





$219.00ISBN 978-3-642-20112-7

I.M. Gould, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland; J.W.M.van der Meer, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre,Nijmegen, Netherlands (Eds.)

Antibiotic PoliciesControlling Hospital Acquired Infection

The first book was on "Theory and Practice" ofantibiotic stewardship in its broadest sense -thehow to do it and the do's and don’ts. The second,on "Controlling resistance" was very much onthe relationships between use and resistance andbeginning to home in on the hospital as the maingenerator of resistance, but mainly looking at it froma disease/clinical perspective. The last 3 chapterson MRSA, ended where the 3rd book will take off."Controlling HAI " will concentrate on specific MDRorganisms highlighting their roles in the currentpandemic of HAI and emphasizing that the bigissue is not so much infection control but antibioticcontrol, in the same way that antibiotic over-reliance/ over-use has caused the problem in thefirst place. Up 'till now the emphasis for controllingMRSA, C diff and all the other MDROs has verymuch been on IC, which clearly isn't working. Thisbook will gather all the evidence for the increasinglypopular view that much more must be done in thearea of[..]

FeaturesHospitals worldwide are currently suffering anepidemic of infections, generated in and spreadingin those instituitions whose very “raison d’etre” is toprotect and improve the health of their patients. Thisparadox comes at a time of possibly unprecedentedinvestment in preventative measures (infectioncontrol). To better control these infections, however,we need to understand their causes, many of which[..]

ContentsHealthcare Associated Infections – The Size ofthe Problem.- The Antibiotic Paradox.- TheEpidemiology of Pan/Extreme Drug Resistance.-Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship to ControlResistance - how should it be done?.- ControllingClostridium difficile infection and the role ofantibiotic stewardship.- The control of MRSA.- Therole of antibiotic policies in controlling VRE.- Thecontrol of ESBL producing bacteria.- ControllingHospital-Acquired Infection due to Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).- Control ofmulti-drug resistant Acinetobacter infections.- Thecontrol of[..]

Fields of interestInfectious Diseases; Microbiology; Immunology;Pharmacology / Toxicology; Virology





$189.00ISBN 978-1-4419-1733-1

S. Fanti, Policlinico Bologna, Italy; M. Farsad, Bolzano, Italy; L.Mansi, University of Naples, Italy

Atlas of SPECT-CT

The field of nuclear medicine has evolved rapidlyin recent years, and one very important aspect ofthis progress has been the introduction of hybridimaging systems. PET-CT has already gainedwidespread acceptance in many clinical settings,especially within oncology, and now SPECT-CTpromises to emulate its success. Useful applicationsof this new approach have been identified not onlyin oncology but also in endocrinology, cardiology,internal medicine, and other specialties. This atlas,which includes hundreds of high-quality images,is a user-friendly guide to the optimal use andinterpretation of SPECT-CT. The full range ofpotential SPECT-CT applications in clinical routineis considered and assessed by acknowledged experts.The book is designed to serve as a reference text forboth nuclear physicians and radiologists; it will alsoprovide fundamental support for radiographers,technologists, and nuclear medicine and radiologyresidents.

FeaturesThe field of nuclear medicine has evolved rapidlyin recent years, and one very important aspect ofthis progress has been the introduction of hybridimaging systems. PET-CT has already gainedwidespread acceptance in many clinical settings,especially within oncology, and now SPECT-CTpromises to emulate its success. Useful applicationsof this new approach have been identified not only inoncology but also [..]

ContentsThe importance of SPECT-CT for clinical practice.-Technology and physics.- SPECT-CT for tumorimaging: Octreoscan SPECT-CT. Hynic SPECT-CT.MIBG SPECT-CT. Prostascint SPECT-CT. IodineSPECT-CT.- Other tracers.- Bone SPECT-CT.-Brain SPECT-CT.- Cardiac SPECT-CT.- ParathyroidSPECT-CT.- Sentinel node SPECT-CT.- Whiteblood cell SPECT-CT.- Red blood cell SPECT-CT.- Ventilation/perfusion SPECT-CT.- Targets inradiotherapy.- Dosimetry using SPECT-CT.

Fields of interestNuclear Medicine; Imaging / Radiology; Oncology


Type of publicationAtlas


2012. XI, 229 p. 110 illus., 108 in color. Softcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-15725-7


F.-G. Zeng, University of California-Irvine, CA, USA; A.N. Popper,University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; R.R. Fay, MarineBiological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA, USA (Eds.)

Auditory ProsthesesNew Horizons

Cochlear implants are currently the standardtreatment for profound sensorineural hearing loss.In the last decade, advances in auditory science andtechnology have not only greatly expanded the utilityof electric stimulation to other parts of the auditorynervous system in addition to the cochlea, but havealso demonstrated drastic changes in the brain inresponses to electric stimulation, including changesin language development and music perception.Volume 20 of SHAR focused on basic scienceand technology underlying the cochlear implant.However, due to the newness of the ideas andtechnology, the volume did not cover any emergingapplications such as bilateral cochlear implants,combined acoustic-electric stimulation, and othertypes of auditory prostheses, nor did it review brainplasticity in responses to electric stimulation andits perceptual and language consequences. Thisproposed volume takes off from Volume 20, andexpands the examination of implants into new andhighly exciting[..]

FeaturesCochlear implants are currently the standardtreatment for profound sensorineural hearing loss.In the last decade, advances in auditory science andtechnology have not only greatly expanded the utilityof electric stimulation to other parts of the auditorynervous system in addition to the cochlea, but havealso demonstrated drastic changes in the brain inresponses to electric stimulation, including [..]

Contents1. Advances in Auditory Prostheses - Fan-GangZeng.- 2. Bilateral Cochlear Implants - Richardvan Hoesel.- 3. Combining Acoustic and ElectricHearing - Christopher Turner and Bruce Gantz.-4. Implantable Hearing Devices for Conductiveand Sensorineural Hearing Impairment - Ad Snik.-5. Vestibular Implant - Justin S. Golub, JamesO. Phillips, and Jay T. Rubinstein.- 6. OpticalStimulation of the Auditory Nerve - Claus-PeterRichter and Angella Izzo Matic.- 7. A PenetratingAuditory-Nerve Array for Auditory Prosthesis - JohnC. Middlebrooks and Russell L. Snyder.- 8. CochlearNucleus[..]

Fields of interestOtorhinolaryngology; Neurobiology; Neurosciences




2012. XII, 389 p. 109 illus., 21 in color. (SpringerHandbook of Auditory Research, Vol. 39) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9433-2

M. Goebeler, Universität Gießen; P. Walter, Universität Aachen;M. Westhofen, Universität Aachen

Augenheilkunde, Dermatologie,HNO...in 5 Tagen

5 Tage für alle Sinne - Strukturiert und konzentriertbekommen Sie hier die prüfungsrelevanteAugenheilkunde, Dermatologie und Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde in 5 Tagen. Für alle, die sich kurzvor knapp auf das "Hammerexamen" vorbereitenund während des PJs kaum Zeit haben ist diesesBuch "der Hammer". Die Inhalte sind nach ihrerHäufigkeit in den IMPP-Fragen gewichtet. Sokönnen Sie sicher sein, nicht stundenlang Exotenzu lernen, die dann doch nie geprüft werden. DieTexte sind stichpunktartig geschrieben, sinnvolleTabellen und Hinweise auf Prüfungsfallen undVerwechslungsgefahren ergänzen die Fakten.Platz für eigene Notizen bietet die Randspalte,so können Sie auch ganz spezielle Inhalte für diemündliche Prüfung festhalten. Und natürlichkönnen Sie die Lerneinheiten auch auf eine längereZeit verteilen.Kürzer und kompakter geht es für diePrüfung nun wirklich nicht.

Features5 Tage für alle Sinne - Strukturiert und konzentriertbekommen Sie hier die prüfungsrelevanteAugenheilkunde, Dermatologie und Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde in 5 Tagen. Für alle, die sich kurzvor knapp auf das "Hammerexamen" vorbereitenund während des PJs kaum Zeit haben ist diesesBuch "der Hammer". Die Inhalte sind nach ihrerHäufigkeit in den IMPP-Fragen gewichtet. Sokönnen Sie sicher sein, [..]

ContentsI. Augenheilkunde.- 1. Anamnese undUntersuchung.- 2. Lieder und Tränenwege.- 3.Bindehaut und Hornhaut.- 4. Sklera, Iris, Uveitis.- 5.Linse.- 6. Glaukom.- 7. Glaskörper und Netzhaut.-8. Aderhaut.- 9. Sehnerv und Sehbahn.- 10.Orbita.- 11. Strabismus.- 12. Verletzungen.- 13.Augenerkrankungen bei Allgemeinleiden.- 14.Tropenophthalmologie.- 15. Rehabilitation.- 16.Leitsymptome.- II. HNO.- 17. Ohr, Otobasis.-18. Nase, Gesicht, Mittelgesicht, Rhinobasis.-19. Mund, Mundhöhle, Pharynx.- 20. Larynx,Stimme, Sprechen.- 21. Trachea, Oesophagus.- 22.Speicheldrüsen.- 23. Hals.- III.[..]

Fields of interestOphthalmology; Dermatology; Otorhinolaryngology




2012. XII, 542 S. 98 Abb. in Farbe. (Springer-Lehrbuch)Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-20411-1

H. Duffau, Hopital Gui de Chauliac, CHU Montpellier, France (Ed.)

Brain MappingFrom Neural Basis of Cognition to Surgical Applications

The goal of this book is to make a link betweenfundamental research in the field of cognitiveneurosciences, which now benefits from a betterknowledge of the neural foundations of cerebralprocessing, and its clinical application, especially inneurosurgery – itself able to provide new insightsinto brain organization.The anatomical basesare presented, advances and limitations of thedifferent methods of functional cerebral mappingare discussed, updated models of sensorimotor,visuospatial, language, memory, emotional, andexecutive functions are explained in detail. Inthe light of these data, new strategies of surgicalmanagement of cerebral lesions are proposed, withan optimization of the benefit–risk ratio of surgery.Finally, perspectives about brain connectivity andplasticity are discussed on the basis of translationalstudies involving serial functional neuroimaging,intraoperative cortico-subcortical electrical mapping,and biomathematical modeling of interactionsbetween parallel[..]

FeaturesThe goal of this book is to make a link betweenfundamental research in the field of cognitiveneurosciences, which now benefits from a betterknowledge of the neural foundations of cerebralprocessing, and its clinical application, especially inneurosurgery – itself able to provide new insightsinto brain organization.The anatomical bases arepresented, advances and limitations of the different[..]

ContentsBrain anatomy. - Methods of brain mapping:advances and limitations. - New insights into neuro-cognition provided by brain mapping. - Surgicalapplications. - Perspectives.

Fields of interestNeurosurgery; Neurosciences





$279.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0722-5


P. Taourel, Hôpital Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France (Ed.)

CT of the Acute Abdomen

CT of the Acute Abdomen provides a comprehensiveaccount of the use of CT in patients with acuteabdomen. Recent important developments inCT, including multislice CT and multiplanarreconstructions, receive particular attention. CTfeatures are clearly illustrated, and pitfalls anddifferential diagnoses are discussed. The firstsection of the book presents epidemiological andclinical data in acute abdomen. The second andthird sections document the key CT findings andtheir significance and discuss the technologicalbackground. The fourth and fifth sections, whichform the main body of the book, examine indetail the various clinical applications of CT innontraumatic and traumatic acute abdomen. Thisbook will serve as an ideal guide to the performanceand interpretation of CT in the setting of the acuteabdomen; it will be of value to all general andgastrointestinal radiologists, as well as emergencyroom physicians and gastrointestinal surgeons.

FeaturesCT of the Acute Abdomen provides an in-depthand comprehensive account of the use of CT inpatients with acute abdomen. Recent significantdevelopments in CT that are of relevance in imagingof the acute abdomen, including multislice CT andmultiplanar reconstructions, receive particularattention. CT features are clearly illustrated, andpitfalls and differential diagnoses are discussed. Thefirst [..]

ContentsEpidemiological Data and Clinical Findings:Non-Traumatic Acute Abdomen.- Traumaticacute abdomen.- Key CT Findings: Features andSignificance CT Findings.- CT Techniques: Non-Traumatic Acute Abdomen.- Traumatic AcuteAbdomen.-CT Diagnosis in Non-TraumaticAbdomen: Acute Liver Disease.- Acute BiliaryDisease.- Acute Splenic Disease.- Pancreatitis.-Appendicitis.- Diverticulitis.- Colitis.- Gastritis andEnteritis.- Ischemia (Acute Mesenteric Ischemiaand Ischemia Colitis).- Bowel Obstruction.- BowelPerforation.- GI Bleeding.- Intra and RetroperitonealBleeding.- Renal and Adrenal[..]

Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology;Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine




2012. IX, 473 p. 400 illus., 200 in color. (DiagnosticImaging) Hardcover

$319.00ISBN 978-3-540-89231-1

S. Hollenberg, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA; S.Heitner, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA

Cardiology in Family PracticeA Practical Guide

A concise summary of the most important medicaland scientific topics concerning cardiovascularmedicine in the primary care environment, thisnew edition of Cardiology in Family Practice hasbeen updated with cutting-edge information anduseful tips. Written in an easy-to-read format(background, diagnosis and disease management)and emphasizing practical techniques for evaluationand treatment, the authors explain the basicmechanisms underlying cardiovascular diseasestates and the treatment strategies that arise fromthem. Topics include stable angina, acute coronarysyndromes, arrythmias, hypertension, pericardialand valvular diseases, and hyperlipidemia. Newfigures have been added to each chapter in thisedition. This book is a must-have for primary carephysicians who wish to keep up to date with therapidly changing field of cardiology.

FeaturesThe second edition ofCardiology In Family Practice:A Practical Guide offers a clear description of state-of-the-art approaches to cardiovascular illnessesspecifically tailored for family physicians andprimary care practitioners. Comprehensivelyupdated from the first edition in 2006, this revisionincludes discussion of: -stable angina-acute coronary[..]

ContentsStable Angina.- Acute Coronary Syndromes.-Arrhythmias.- Hypertension.- CongestiveHeart Failure.- Valvular Disease.- PericardialDisease.- Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis.-Hyperlipidemia.

Fields of interestGeneral Practice / Family Medicine; Primary CareMedicine; Cardiology




2012. XII, 159 p. 18 illus., 9 in color. (Current ClinicalPractice) Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-1-61779-384-4

C. Schmincke, Klinik am Steigerwald, Gerolzhofen

Chinesische Medizin für diewestliche Welt

Traditionelle chinesische Medizin – verständlichfür die westliche Welt erklärt und täglichanwendbarLebensenergie, Stärkung der natürlichenAbwehrkräfte und Erhaltung der Gesundheit:das versprechen die Methoden der Traditionellenchinesischen Medizin. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie siefür Ihre Gesundheit nutzen können: QiGong-Übungen für die Erhaltung der Lebensenergie,Akupressur bei Schmerzen und Verspannungen,Ernährung nach den fünf Elementen für dasallgemeine Wohlbefinden. Lesen Sie über dieärztlichen Verfahren der TCM und was sie bewirken:Akupunktur, Moxa-Erwärmung und ChinesischeArzneimittelUnd wie Krankheiten nach derTCM-Lehre entstehen und wie sie behandeltwerden. Die 4. Auflage wurde überarbeitet undaktualisiert.Der Autor ist Gründer und Chefarzt derKlinik am Steigerwald, einer Klinik für chinesischeMedizin und biologische Heilverfahren, und erklärtverständlich und praxisnah die chinesische Medizinfür die Anwendung in unserer westlichen Welt.

FeaturesTraditionelle chinesische Medizin – verständlichfür die westliche Welt erklärt und täglichanwendbarLebensenergie, Stärkung der natürlichenAbwehrkräfte und Erhaltung der Gesundheit:das versprechen die Methoden der Traditionellenchinesischen Medizin. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie sie fürIhre Gesundheit nutzen können: QiGong-Übungenfür die Erhaltung der Lebensenergie, Akupressur beiSchmerzen und [..]

ContentsDas Yijing.- Mikrokosmos - Makrokosmos.- Yin undYang.- Die Wandlungsphasen.- Funktionskreise -die chinesische Organlehre.- Qi und Xue - Trägerdes Lebens.- Was krank macht - die Frage nach denUrsachen.- Emotionale Krisen - die Psychodynamikder Wandlungsphasen.- Witterungsbedingte Krisen- die Immunologie der Chinesen.- ChinesischeDiagnostik.- Geschichte der TCM in China undim Westen.- TCM in China - TCM im Westen.-Qigong.- Akupunktur.- Die Arzneitherapie.- Essenin China.- Krankheiten.- Behandelt werden mitChinesischer Medizin.- Fernöstliche Therapien inDeutschland - Hinweise[..]

Fields of interestComplementary & Alternative Medicine;Acupuncture; Nutrition; Pharmacy; Popular Sciencein Medicine and Health




2012. XIV, 320 S. 115 Abb. in Farbe. Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-642-20558-3


S.A. Rizvi, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA; P.K. Coyle, StonyBrook Medical Center East Setauket, NY USA (Eds.)

Clinical NeuroimmunologyMultiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

Clinical Neuroimmunology: Multiple Sclerosisand Related Disorders serves as an indispensableresource for physicians interested in, and dealingwith, this very complex and evolving branch ofneurology. This comprehensive title providesan introduction to basic neuroimmunology andprinciples of immunotherapy and also serves asa thorough guide to immune-mediated disordersof the central and peripheral nervous system, aswell as other systemic disorders with a significantneuroimmunologic component. The chaptersare written by experts in their fields and includethe most up to date scientific information. Thisvolume is made to simplify complex immunologicalmechanisms and to focus on practical patient-related issues. Clinical Neuroimmunology: MultipleSclerosis and Related Disorders is an invaluableaddition to the literature and will be of significantinterest to neurologists, residents and fellows,internists, and general practitioners who treatpatients with neurologic disorders and other[..]

FeaturesClinical Neuroimmunology: Multiple Sclerosisand Related Disorders serves as an indispensableresource for physicians interested in, and dealingwith, this very complex and evolving branch ofneurology. This comprehensive title providesan introduction to basic neuroimmunology andprinciples of immunotherapy and also serves as athorough guide to immune-mediated disorders ofthe central and [..]

Contents Introduction to Neuroimmunology.-Principles of Immunotherapy.-Immunopathogenesis.- Epidemiology andGenetics.- Clinical Features, Symptom Managementand Diagnosis.- Advances in Magnetic ResonanceImaging of Multiple Sclerosis.- Diseasemodifying agents in the Treatment of MultipleSclerosis.- Multiple Sclerosis in Children.- IsMultiple Sclerosis a Vascular Disease?-MultipleSclerosis: the next 20 years.- Acute DisseminatedEncephalomyelits (ADEM).- Neuromyelitis OpticaSpectrum Disorders.- Neuroimmunology ofCancer.- Central Nervous System Infections.- TheNeuroimmunology of[..]

Fields of interestNeurology; Internal Medicine; General Practice /Family Medicine




2012. XIV, 404 p. 53 illus., 20 in color. (Current ClinicalNeurology) Hardcover

$239.00ISBN 978-1-60327-859-1

L.M. Ernst, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; E.D.Ruchelli, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA; D.S.Huff, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA (Eds.)

Color Atlas of Fetal and NeonatalHistology

Color Atlas of Fetal and Neonatal Histology servesas a comprehensive atlas of the developmentalhistology of the major organs from 15 weeksgestation to the neonatal period. Each sectionincludes text on basic embryologic processes thatinfluence the development of each organ andhighlight major histologic features that correspondwith certain developmental periods. In addition,there are many color photomicrographs at keydevelopmental stages to assist the reader inidentifying appropriate histologic changes at eachdevelopmental stage. This book will be of great valueto students of embryology, pathology residents andfellows, and attending pathologists who perform fetalautopsies.

FeaturesThis book serves as a comprehensive atlas of thedevelopmental histology of the major organs from15 weeks gestation to the neonatal period. Eachsection includes text on basic embryologic processesthat influence the development of each organ andhighlight major histologic features that correspondwith certain developmental periods. In addition,there are many color photomicrographs at keydevelopmental [..]

ContentsHeart and Blood Vessel.- Lung.- GastrointestinalTract.- Liver.- Pancreas.- Salivary Gland.- Kidney.-Urinary Bladder.- Testis.- Epididymis.- VasDeferens.- Seminal Vesicle.- Prostate Gland.-Ovary.- Fallopian Tubes.- Uterus.- Vagina.- AdrenalGland.- Thyroid Gland.- Parathyroid Gland.-Pituitary Gland.- Thymus Gland.- Spleen.- LymphNodes and Lymphatics.- Palatine Tonsil.- BoneMarrow.- Brain and Spinal Cord.- Bone.- SkeletalMuscle.- Mammary Gland.- Placenta

Fields of interestPathology; Pediatrics; Developmental Biology


Type of publicationAtlas



$199.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0018-9

C. Schnakers, Centre de recherche du Cyclotron, Liège, Belgique;S. Laureys, Centre de Recherches du Cyclotron, Liège Belgique(Eds.)

Coma et états de conscience altérée

Le Coma Science Group vise à améliorer lesconnaissances sur les désordres de la conscience.Dans cet ouvrage, l'objectif consiste à confronterl’expertise clinique et l’évaluation comportementaledes patients récupérant du coma aux techniquesrécentes développées en élèctrophysiologie et enneuro-imagerie fonctionnelle. Cela permettra auxcliniciens travaillant avec ce type de patients d’avoirune vue complète du domaine et d’améliorer leursconnaissances au niveau du diagnostic, du pronosticet du traitement des patients sévèrement cérébro-lésés.

FeaturesEn dépit des progrès de la médecine, la prise encharge des patients récupérant d'un coma constituetoujours un réel challenge. Depuis plus d'une dizained'années, les membres du Coma Science Group n'ontcessé de travailler sur cette thématique que ce soità des fins scientifiques ou cliniques. Cet ouvrageest le fruit de leur travail. L'objectif est d'offrir auxcliniciens comme aux chercheurs un [..]

Fields of interestNeurology; Neurosurgery; Anesthesiology;Intensive / Critical Care Medicine; RehabilitationMedicine; Neurosciences



Due: septembre 29, 2011

2012. XVI, 170 p. Softcover

$79.95ISBN 978-2-8178-0126-1


R.A. Norman, Dermatology Healthcare, Tampa, FL, USA (Ed.)

Common Treatments in PreventiveDermatologyHow to treat your patient

The physician’s responsibility continues to increasedaily while providing health care in the 21stcentury; not only in keeping up with the increase ofinformation, but also having to pay more attentionto patient compliance. In addition, patients areeducated, and often appreciate participation witha provider about treatment and medication choice.Often they have access to the Internet and othermedical information and want to make informedchoices along with their physician. CommonTreatments in Preventive Dermatology will conveyprevention and medication information to patientsand thus help them reap the benefits of participatingin their own health care and disease reduction.

FeaturesChronological aging takes a toll on all and isespecially visible on the most recognizable featuresof our facial skin. As the population ages it isdemanding more help, including prevention of skinproblems. We live in a world between expectationand reality, and the goal for dermatologists is to helpourselves and our patients anticipate problems andprovide solutions.Common Treatments in [..]

ContentsStress, Relaxation, and General Well-Being.-Smoking, Obesity/Nutrition, Sun, and the Skin.-Raising Awareness on the Health Literacy Epidemic.-Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Neglect: Indicatorsfor Dermatology.- Working with Other HealthcareProviders.- The Future of Dermatological Therapyand Preventive Dermatology.- Wounds, Surgery, andDermatological Prevention.- Wound Prevention.-Prevention of Surgical Complications.- Prevention ofKeloids.

Fields of interestDermatology; Medicine (general)





$39.95ISBN 978-0-85729-852-2

C. Smuclovisky, South Florida Medical Imaging CardiovascularInstitute, Boca Raton, FL, USA

Coronary Artery CTAA Case-Based Atlas

Coronary Artery CTA: A Case-Based Atlas presentsthe reader with a review of a broad range of cardiacCT angiography (CCTA) cases from the teaching fileof Dr. Claudio Smuclovisky. Each case consists ofextensive CCTA images, a brief history, diagnosis,discussion, and pearls and pitfalls. The goal of thebook is to provide the reader with a broad rangeof CCTA cases that include normal anatomy,congenital coronary anomalies, coronary arterydisease, percutaneous coronary intervention,postsurgical coronary revascularization, and extra-coronary abnormalities. Dr. Smuclovisky is theDirector of the South Florida Medical ImagingCardiovascular Institute in Boca Raton, Florida,which has achieved the successful integration ofradiology, cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery.Close collaboration among specialties has been themajor cause of their success in achieving CCTAreports that are clinically relevant and cost effective,and their results are presented here. The discussionsand pearls and[..]

FeaturesCoronary Artery CTA: A Case-Based Atlas presentsthe reader with a review of a broad range of cardiacCT angiography (CCTA) cases from the teaching fileof Dr. Claudio Smuclovisky. Each case consists ofextensive CCTA images, a brief history, diagnosis,discussion, and pearls and pitfalls. The goal of thebook is to provide the reader with a broad rangeof CCTA cases that include normal anatomy,congenital [..]

Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology;Cardiology



Due: August 8, 2011

2012. Approx. 300 p. 550 illus., 250 in color. Softcover

$89.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0949-6

L.P. Buki, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, USA; L.M. Piedra,University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA (Eds.)

Creating Infrastructures for LatinoMental Health

Latinos are the fastest growing and largestminority group in the United States. In 2008,this group numbered over 47 million; by 2050,the population is expected to triple, reaching 133million. Traditionally, Latinos have immigratedto large urban centers (e.g., New York, LosAngeles) that over long periods of time developed acomplex infrastructure to receive new immigrants.Increasingly, new Spanish-speaking immigrantsare moving into areas of the country previouslyunfamiliar to them. Although urban co-ethniccommunities continue to be the destination of manynewcomers, immigrants from Mexico, CentralAmerica, and South America in pursuit of low-skilled labor opportunities are settling in small townsand rural areas of the South and Midwest. This newdemographic trend has resulted in the creation ofthe term "new growth communities," which refers tosmall rural areas that are now home to a small butrapidly growing Hispanic population. Unfortunately,these communities, which are now present in[..]

FeaturesThe growing Latino population of the UnitedStates stands poised to shape the nation’s futurethroughout the twenty-first century, yet seriousobstacles hinder the full participation of the Latinocommunity in American society. Access to mentalhealth care poses a particular challenge for manysegments of the population. Although significantscholarship has focused on the delivery of culturallycompetent [..]

ContentsLatinos and the Changing Demographic Landscape:Key Dimensions for Infrastructure Building.-Latino Mental Health: Acculturation Challengesin Service Provision.- Building ResponseCapacity: The Need for Universally AvailableLanguage Services.- Increasing Service Paritythrough Organizational Cultural Competence.-Building Infrastructure through Training andInterdisciplinary Collaboration.- Investing in theFuture: Expanding Educational Opportunities forFirst-Generation Latino College Students.- ServingLatino Families Caring For a Person with SeriousMental Illness.- The Plight of[..]

Fields of interestPublic Health; Cross Cultural Psychology; SocialWork




2012. XXVIII, 276 p. 7 illus. Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9451-6


G. Hawthorne, Newcastle Diabetes Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne,UK. (Ed.)

Diabetes Care for the Older PatientA Practical Handbook

The management of older people with diabetesrequires careful attention to the specific needs ofthis age group. This practical handbook addressesthe issues surrounding the care of older diabeticpatients, including dementia, frailty, depression andcardiovascular risk. Intended for day-to-day use inclinical practice, each chapter closes with a list ofsalient practical points in the clinical managementof older patients with diabetes. Concisely writtenby authorities in the field, this book is a valuableresource for all those involved in the diabetes care ofolder people .

FeaturesThe management of older people with diabetes requires careful attention to the specific needs ofthis age group. This practical handbook addressesthe issues surrounding the care of older diabeticpatients, including dementia, frailty, depression andcardiovascular risk. Intended for day-to-day use inclinical practice, each chapter closes with a list ofsalient practical points in the clinical [..]

ContentsEpidemiology of Diabetes in Older People.-Type2 Diabetes and Dementia.-Depression in OlderPeople with Diabetes.-Hypoglycaemia and theOlder Person.-Cardiovascular Risk, Glucose andTargets for Management of Diabetes in OlderPeople.-Diabetes and Frailty.-Perceptions of Usersand Carers in Supporting Diabetes Care: PracticalGuidance, Support and Information for Carers.-Management of Elderly People with Diabetes inPrimary Care.-Appendix: HBA1c Conversion Chartfor DCCT-aligned (%) and IFCC-standardised(mmol/mol) concentrations.

Fields of interestDiabetes; Geriatrics / Gerontology; Primary CareMedicine; Endocrinology




2012. VIII, 175 p. 11 illus., 6 in color. Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-0-85729-460-9

I. Schrijver, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USA(Ed.)

Diagnostic Molecular Pathology inPracticeA Case-Based Approach

This entirely case-based book covers a broadcross-section of the practical issues frequentlyencountered in the day-to-day activities ofa molecular genetic pathologist. The book isdivided into four sections on the principal areasaddressed in molecular genetic pathology (MGP):inherited diseases, hematopathology, solid tumors,and infectious diseases. The topics covered bythe cases in each section include test selection,qualitative and quantitative laboratory techniques,test interpretation, prognostic and therapeuticconsiderations, ethical considerations, technicaltroubleshooting, and result reporting. This book willbe ideal for trainees in MGP and clinical moleculargenetics who require a practice-based preparationfor board examinations. It will also be very useful forresidents and fellows in medical specialties to whichMGP is pertinent, and for practicing pathologistswho want to learn more about the current practice ofmolecular diagnostics.

FeaturesThe specialty of molecular genetic pathology (MGP)focuses on the molecular identification of inheritedgenetic conditions, acquired genetic diseases, andinfectious diseases. This entirely case-based bookcovers a broad cross-section of the practical issuesfrequently encountered in the day-to-day activities ofa molecular genetic pathologist. The book is dividedinto four sections on the principal areas [..]

ContentsCystic Fibrosis.- Alport Syndrome.- AlphaThalassemia.- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.-Hearing Loss.- Polycystic Kidney Disease.- FragileX Syndrome.- Malignant Hyperthermia.- RhIncompatibility.- Pharmacogenetics.- B CellLymphoma.- T Cell Lymphoma.- Post-TransplantLymphoproliferative Disorder.- HIV-AssociatedHodgkin Lymphoma.- Chronic MyelogenousLeukemia.- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.-Acute Myeloid Leukemia: FLT3 and NPM1.-Acute Myeloid Leukemia: CEBPA.- Bone MarrowEngraftment Analysis.- Mixed Phenotype AcuteLeukemia.- Breast Cancer.- Lung Adenocarcinoma.-Melanoma.- Thyroid[..]

Fields of interestPathology; Oncology





$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-19676-8

European Society of Cardiology (Ed.)

ESC Guidelines Desk Reference2011Compendium of Abridged ESC Guidelines 2011

A compendium comprising all of the ESC PocketGuidelines updated since the publication of the 2010guidelines; a full reference work for Cardiologists.

FeaturesA compendium comprising all of the ESC PocketGuidelines updated since the publication ofthe 2010 guidelines; a full reference work forCardiologistsFully revised guidelines incorporatingthe most recent research in the field.Loaded withtables and algorithms to aid the practitionerwith diagnosis, drug prescription and surgicaloption.Compiled by several hundred of the leadingminds in [..]

ContentsSection I: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.-Section II: Hypertension; 1.- Section III: DiabeticHeart Disease.- Section IV: Coronary HeartDisease.- Section V: Myocardial Disease.- SectionVI: Pericardial Disease.- Section VII: CongenitalHeart Disease.- Section VIII: Pregnancy andHeart Disease.- Section IX: Valvular HeartDisease.- Section X: Infective Endocarditis.-Section XI: Pulmonary Hypertension.- Section XII:Arrhythmias.- Section XIII: Myocardial Infarction.-Section XIV: Pulmonary Embolism.- Section XV:Heart Failure.- Section XVI: Cardiac Consult.

Fields of interestCardiology; Health Promotion and DiseasePrevention; Health Administration; Cardiac Surgery




2012. XVI, 391 p. 73 illus., 72 in color. Softcover

$109.00ISBN 978-1-908517-29-6


J. Dennison, Otago School of Medical Sciences, Departmentof Anatomy and Structural Biology, Dunedin, New Zealand; C.Oxnard, University of Western Australia, Forensic AnthropologyGroup, Crawley, WA, Australia; P. Obendorf, RMIT University,School of Applied Sciences, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Eds.)

Endemic Cretinism

Responding to a renewed interest in the growingproblem of iodine deficiency worldwide, Drs.Charles Oxnard and Peter Obendorf, alongwith experienced translator and anatomist JohnDennison, take a fresh look at the classic text, Derendemische Kretinismus, published in 1936 bySpringer. Translated here for the first time intoEnglish, this landmark text will be a welcomeresource for researchers confronting the problemof iodine deficiency. Oxnard and Obendorf pointout that there is very little detailed knowledge ornumerical data on cretinism available in the English-speaking world. In addition, highly-renownedProfessor Basil S. Hetzel, recently-retired WorldHealth Organization Chairman of the InternationalCouncil for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders,published in 2009 with Dr Chen Zu-pei on theresurgence of iodine deficiency in China. Indeed,throughout the entire developing world there maybe as many as two billion people at risk to iodinedeficiency; perhaps three quarters of a[..]

FeaturesResponding to a renewed interest in the growingproblem of iodine deficiency worldwide, Drs.Charles Oxnard and Peter Obendorf, alongwith experienced translator and anatomist JohnDennison, take a fresh look at the classic text, Derendemische Kretinismus, published in 1936 bySpringer. Translated here for the first time intoEnglish, this landmark text will be a welcomeresource for researchers [..]

ContentsEtymology of the word ‘cretin’ (Wegelin).-Definition (de Quervain).- Historical (Wegelin).-Epidemiology (Wegelin).- Course and clinicalpattern of cretinism (de Quervain).- Pathologicalanatomy and histology (Wegelin).- Pathologicalphysiology (de Quervain).- Pathogenesis (deQuervain and Wegelin).- Prophylaxis and Treatmentof Cretinism (de Quervain)

Fields of interestEndocrinology; Internal Medicine; Neurology





$189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0280-0

C. Smaczny, Universität Frankfurt

Fallsammlung Zystische Fibrose

Mukoviszidose (Cystic Fibrosis, CF) istdie häufigste autosomal-rezessiv vererbteStoffwechselerkrankung in der kaukasischenBevölkerung. Die Lebenserwartung von CF-Patienten ist in den letzten Jahrzehnten deutlichangestiegen. Dazu beigetragen haben einerseits einoptimiertes diätetisches und physiotherapeutischesManagement, aber vor allem auch optimierteBehandlungsstrategien, die durch die Entwicklungneuer antibiotischer Substanzen und ihrenDarreichungsformen ermöglicht wurde. In dervorliegenden Fortbildungsbroschüre werden dieKrankheitsverläufe von 9 CF-Patienten dargestellt.Dabei bilden die Therapiemöglichkeiten vonLungeninfektionen, im Besonderen die Behandlungeiner Kolonisation der Atemwege mit Pseudomonasaeruginosa, den Schwerpunkt der Fallsammlung.Abgerundet wird die Broschüre durch einenÜbersichtsartikel zur Antibiotikatherapiebei erwachsenen Mukoviszidosepatienten.Die Fortbildung ist CME-zertifiziert. Derinteressierte Leser kann auf der Website www.CF-Fallsammlung.de an der[..]

FeaturesMukoviszidose (Cystic Fibrosis, CF) istdie häufigste autosomal-rezessiv vererbteStoffwechselerkrankung in der kaukasischenBevölkerung. Die Lebenserwartung von CF-Patienten ist in den letzten Jahrzehnten deutlichangestiegen. Dazu beigetragen haben einerseits einoptimiertes diätetisches und physiotherapeutischesManagement, aber vor allem auch optimierteBehandlungsstrategien, die durch die Entwicklung[..]

ContentsAus dem Inhalt. Einführung.- Kasuistik 1.-Kasuistik 2.- Kasuistik 3.- Kasuistik 4.- Kasuistik5.- Kasuistik 6.- Kasuistik 7.- Kasuistik 8.- Kasuistik9.- Grundzüge der Antibiotika-Therapie beierwachsenen Mukoviszidosepatienten.

Fields of interestInternal Medicine; Endocrinology




2011. Etwa 50 S. 30 Abb., 10 in Farbe. Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-642-23076-9

E. Seli, Yale University School of Medicine, Department ofObstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, New Haven,CT, USA; A. Agarwal, Cleveland Clinic, Center for ReproductiveMedicine, Cleveland, OH, USA (Eds.)

Fertility PreservationEmerging Technologies and Clinical Applications

A growing majority of women in the westernhemisphere have been delaying initiation ofchildbearing to later in life. Consequently, morewomen in their late 30s to early 40s are attemptingto get pregnant for the first time than ever before.Since the incidence of most cancers increases withage, delayed childbearing results in more femalecancer survivors interested in fertility preservation.In this book, the editors provide strategies forfertility preservation in women and men who requiregonadotoxic treatment. In addition, epidemiologic,ethical, medico-legal, psychologic, and social aspectsof fertility preservation are discussed. Using a formatthat combines concise scientific background withpractical methodological information and easy-to-grasp algorithms, the chapters all conform toa uniform structure, including a brief abstract,keyword glossary, step by step protocol of laboratoryprocedures, key issues in commentary and a listof references. The result is a unique, practicalreference[..]

FeaturesA growing majority of women in the westernhemisphere have been delaying initiation ofchildbearing to later in life. Consequently, morewomen in their late 30s to early 40s are attempting toget pregnant for the first time than ever before. Sincethe incidence of most cancers increases with age,delayed childbearing results in more female cancersurvivors interested in fertility preservation. In [..]

ContentsForeword.- Preface.- Contributors.- TheEpidemiology of Fertility Preservation.-Ethical Discussions in Approaching FertilityPreservation.- Ovarian Follicle Development andFertility Preservation.- Impact of Chemotherapyand Radiotherapy on the Ovary.- Impactof Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy on theUterus.- Ovarian Transposition.- EmbryoCryopreservation and Alternative ControlledOvarian Hyperstimulation Strategies for FertilityPreservation.- Oocyte Cryopreservation.- OvarianTissue Cryopreservation and Autotransplantation.-Oocyte In Vitro Maturation: Formidable Obstacleson the Road[..]

Fields of interestEndocrinology; Urology / Andrology;Developmental Biology; Cell Biology; Obstetrics /Perinatology





$239.00ISBN 978-1-4419-1782-9


R.B. Dettmeyer, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Germany

Forensic HistopathologyFundamentals and Perspectives

This book, which combines the features of anatlas and a textbook, presents findings in forensichistology, immunohistochemistry, and cytologybased on microscopic investigations using differentstainings and different antibodies. The principalaim is to provide practitioners with detailedinformation and guidance on how microscopy canhelp to clarify the cause of sudden and unexpecteddeath. Many of the topics will be of interest notonly to forensic pathologists but also to generalpathologists, whether practitioners or researchers.Examples include the pathology of drug abuse,wound age determination, adverse drug reactions,histopathology of the sudden infant death syndrome,and age determination of myocardial infarction.Both typical and unusual findings are demonstratedwith the aid of numerous high-quality colorillustrations, and other key literature in forensichistology and immunohistochemistry is highlightedfor each topic.

FeaturesThis book, which combines the features of anatlas and a textbook, presents findings in forensichistology, immunohistochemistry, and cytologybased on microscopic investigations using differentstainings and different antibodies. The principal aimis to provide practitioners with detailed informationand guidance on how microscopy can help to clarifythe cause of sudden and unexpected death. Many ofthe [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Staining Techniques andMicroscopy.- Histopathology of Selected Trauma.-Histopathology and Drug Abuse.- Toxin- andDrug-Induced Pathologies.- Alcohol-RelatedHistopathology.- Heat, Fire, Electricity, Lightning,Radiation, and Gases.- Hypothermia.- Thrombosisand Embolism.- Vitality, Injury Age, Determinationof Skin Wound Age, and Fracture Age.- Aspirationand Inhalation.- Forensic-histologic Species,Sex, Age and Identity Diagnostics.- CoronarySclerosis, Myocardial Infarction, Myocarditis,Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Anomalies, and theCardiac Conduction System.- Vascular,[..]

Fields of interestPathology; Forensic Medicine




2012. XXIV, 454 p. 370 illus. in color. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-20658-0

Th. Dietlein, G.K. Krieglstein, Universitätsklinik Köln; P.Wiedemann, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig (Eds.)

Glaukom und Makula 2010

Glaukom und Erkrankungen der Makula sind DIEproblematischen und häufigen Augenerkrankungen,die den praktizierenden Augenarzt gerade in einerimmer älter werdenden Gesellschaft täglich aufsNeue vor schwierige Entscheidungen stellen. BeideGebiete sind deshalb in diesem Symposiumbandzusammengebracht, um in einer Mischung ausTheorie und klinischen Fällen die neuestenEntwicklungen in Diagnostik und Therapiedarzustellen, aber auch um aktuelle "Trends" durchdie namhaften, in ihrem jeweiligen Gebiet seit vielenJahren versierten Autoren kritisch zu hinterfragen.

FeaturesGlaukom und Erkrankungen der Makula sind DIEproblematischen und häufigen Augenerkrankungen,die den praktizierendenAugenarzt gerade in einerimmer älter werdenden Gesellschaft täglich aufsNeue vor schwierige Entscheidungen stellen.BeideGebiete sind deshalb in diesem Symposiumbandzusammengebracht, um in einer Mischung ausTheorie und klinischen Fällen die neuestenEntwicklungen in [..]

ContentsDas Glaukom 5-Stufen-Modell nach Nickells .-ORA- eine neue diagnostische Option in derGlaukomdiagnostik.

Fields of interestOphthalmology




2012. X, 250 S. 35 Abb., 25 in Farbe. Hardcover

$19.95ISBN 978-3-642-22053-1

K.E. Sherman, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,Division of Digestive Diseases, Cincinnati, OH, USA (Ed.)

HIV and Liver Disease

Liver disease has been identified as a leadingcause of death in HIV-infected patients sincethe introduction of highly active antiretroviraltherapy (HAART) in 1996. The HIV treatmentcommunity has been caught largely unaware of thisemerging dilemma. Many HIV care providers areill-equipped to understand and interpret liver injurypatterns, or to provide comprehensive care andmanagement for viral coinfections which they arenot familiar with.HIV and Liver Disease providesa comprehensive update of the field covering theepidemiology, pathogenesis, management andtreatment of liver disease in patients with HIVinfection. The volume will help HIV care providersunderstand and interpret liver injury patterns, and/or provide comprehensive care and managementfor viral coinfections. Gastroenterologists andhepatologists will gain an understanding of complexdrug regimens that are used to treat HIV and whichmay impact HCV and HBV treatment. Written byexpert clinicians and researchers across multiple[..]

FeaturesLiver disease has been identified as a leadingcause of death in HIV-infected patients since theintroduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy(HAART) in 1996. The HIV treatment communityhas been caught largely unaware of this emergingdilemma. Many HIV care providers are ill-equippedto understand and interpret liver injury patterns, orto provide comprehensive care and management forviral [..]

ContentsPreface.- The HIV Epidemic in the United States- Current Trends, 2010.- Epidemiology of LiverDisease in Human Immunodeficiency VirusInfected Persons.- Current and Future TreatmentGuidelines for HIV.- Pathology of HIV-AssociatedLiver Disease.- Non-invasive Markers of LiverInjury and Fibrosis.- Mechanisms of AlcoholicSteatosis/Steatohepatitis.- Immunopathogenesisof Liver Injury.- Host Gene Polymorphismsand Disease/Treatment Outcomes in HIV andViral Co-infections.- Effects of HIV on Liver CellPopulations.- HIV Replication.- Hepatitis C -Natural History.- Natural History of[..]

Fields of interestGastroenterology; Hepatology; Internal Medicine





$189.00ISBN 978-1-4419-1711-9


D. Abeck, München

Häufige Hautkrankheiten in derAllgemeinmedizinKlinik, Diagnose, Therapie

Patienten mit Hautkrankheiten machen schonjetzt einen großen Anteil der Patienten in derAllgemeinarztpraxis aus. Darüber hinaus werdenHauterkrankungen immer häufiger, und das Wissenvon Patienten um die wichtige Rolle einer gesundenHaut nimmt zu. Für den Allgemeinmediziner wirddaher dermatologisches Wissen in seiner täglichenArbeit immer relevanter. Prägnante Texte zu Klinik,Pathogenese, Diagnose und Therapie helfen, diehäufigsten dermatologischen Probleme zu lösen,mit denen sich der Allgemeinarzt konfrontiertsieht. Zahlreiche Abbildungen unterstützen bei derschnellen Zuordnung der Symptome des Patienten.Der Autor gibt klare persönliche Empfehlungenzum Ablauf der Therapie und dem Einsatz vonWirkstoffen. Außerdem legt er einen Schwerpunktauf die Pflege der Haut, damit diese nach einererfolgreichen Heilung nicht erneut erkrankt.Empfehlungen zu aktueller weiterführenderLiteratur geben dem Arzt eine schnelle Orientierungüber weitere Informationen zu den einzelnenHautkrankheiten. Die[..]

FeaturesWie viele Patienten mit Hautkrankheiten kommentäglich in Ihre Arztpraxis? Und wie oft präsentierenPatienten in der Sprechstunde zusätzlich zuanderen Beschwerden „nebenbei“ noch einHautproblem?Sicher ist: Dermatologische Problemegehören zu den häufigsten Krankheiten in derAllgemeinmedizin. Außerdem wächst die Zahl derHautpatienten und ebenso deren Bewusstsein füreine gesunde [..]

ContentsDie dermatologische Diagnose.- Acne vulgaris.-Aphthen.- Atopisches Ekzem .- BrüchigeNägel.- Dermatitis solaris.- Dermatofibrom.-Fußpilz.- Handekzem.- Herpesinfektionen.-Hyperhidrosis.- Impetigo contagiosa.- Intertrigo.-Lichen ruber.- Nagelpilz.- Periorale Dermatitis.-Perlèche.- Pityriasis rosea.- Pityriasis versicolor.-Polymorphe Lichtdermatose.- Psoriasis vulgaris.-Rhagaden an Händen und Füßen.- Rosazea.-Schleimretentionszyste.- Seborrhoisches Ekzem.-Senile Hämangiome.- Skabies.- Urtikaria.-Verrucae.- Verrucae seborrhoicae.- Vitiligo.-Zoster.-Anhang: Prinzipielle[..]

Fields of interestGeneral Practice / Family Medicine; InternalMedicine; Dermatology




2012. X, 129 S. 94 Abb., 93 in Farbe. Hardcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-21139-3

D. Minerva, Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso, Milano, Italy

Il fuoco dentroLe malattie infiammatorie croniche dell’intestino Colloquiocon Silvio Danese e Marco Greco

Colpiscono circa 170 mila italiani, con un trend inforte ascesa. Si chiamano Malattia di Crohn e coliteulcerosa: malattie autoimmuni, ovvero causate daun errore del sistema immunitario che si scatenacontro se stesso. Perché? Come fermare questafuria distruttiva? Sono stati fatti grandi passi avantima molto resta ancora da scoprire e molte sono lequestioni controverse: dalle cause della malattia aimetodi di diagnosi più tempestiva, alle terapie. Lemalattie autoimmuni dell'intestino colpiscono ingiovane età, tra i 15 e i 45 anni, hanno un impattomolto negativo sulla qualità della vita di chi siammala e pongono questioni di primissimo piano:come si convive con una diagnosi di questo tipo, qualè il migliore accesso alle cure, quali le disposizionidi legge che facilitano la vita dei malati. Questo librovuole raccontare la vita e la battaglia quotidianadelle persone colpite da queste malattie, le scelteche devono fare e gli ostacoli che si trovano adaffrontare, dal punto di vista di uno[..]

FeaturesColpiscono circa 170 mila italiani, con un trend inforte ascesa. Si chiamano Malattia di Crohn e coliteulcerosa: malattie autoimmuni, ovvero causate daun errore del sistema immunitario che si scatenacontro se stesso. Perché? Come fermare questafuria distruttiva? Sono stati fatti grandi passi avantima molto resta ancora da scoprire e molte sono lequestioni controverse: dalle cause della malattia ai[..]

Fields of interestGastroenterology; Colorectal Surgery; SurgicalOncology




2012. 110 pagg. Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-88-470-2067-2

C. KEYZER, Université libre de Bruxelles-Hôspital Erasme,Department of Radiology, Brussels, Belgium; P.A. Gevenois,Université libre de Bruxelles-Hôspital Erasme, Department ofRadiology, Brussels, Belgium (Eds.)

Imaging of Acute Appendicitis inAdults and Children

This book is a comprehensive account of imaging ofacute appendicitis and other appendiceal diseases.Background information is first provided onclinical presentation, perforation and negativeappendectomy rates, and treatment options. Therole of each imaging modality – radiography,ultrasound, CT, and MRI – is then consideredseparately in adults and children with suspectedacute appendicitis. Many high-quality illustrationsare included, and detailed information is providedon appropriate protocols and radiation saving.Further chapters addresses the spontaneouslyresolving and chronic appendicitis as well as otherappendiceal lesions and review the findings ofevidence-based medicine and cost-effectivenessanalyses. Emergency physicians, pediatricians,surgeons, and radiologists will all find this book to bean excellent source of information and guidance.

FeaturesImaging is increasingly used in patients suspectedof having acute appendicitis in order to reduce therates of perforation and negative appendectomyand to detect alternative diagnoses. As manyof these patients are young, radiation dose is ofparticular concern. Numerous studies have thereforeinvestigated reduction of the radiation dose deliveredby CT and whether ultrasound may be a preferableoption, [..]

ContentsPart I: Introduction.- Part II: Treatment Approachesand Issues in Patients with Suspected AcuteAppendicitis.- Part III: Imaging of AcuteAppendicitis in Adults.- Part IV: Imaging of AcuteAppendicitis in Children.- Part V: Imaging Findingsof other Appendiceal Diseases, Impact of Imaging onNegative Appendectomy Rate, and Radiation DoseOptimization.- Part VI: Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology;Ultrasound; Emergency Medicine; AbdominalSurgery




2012. IX, 256 p. 340 illus., 40 in color. (DiagnosticImaging) Hardcover

$239.00ISBN 978-3-642-17871-9


G. Mazur, O.P., Pontificial University, Krakow, Poland

Informed Consent, Proxy Consent,and Catholic BioethicsFor the Good of the Subject

This work offers a comprehensive understandingrooted in Catholic anthropology and moraltheory of the meaning and limits of informedand proxy consent to experimentation on humansubjects. In particular, it seeks to articulate therationale for proxy consent in both therapeutic andnontherapeutic settings. As to the former, the bookproposes that the Golden Rule, recognizing thebasic inclinations of human nature toward objectivegoods perfective of human persons, should underpinthe notion of proxy consent to experimentationon humans. As to the latter, an additional scrutinyof the amount of risk involved is necessary, sincethe risk-benefit ratio frequently invoked to justifyhigher-risk therapeutic research does not exist in itsnontherapeutic counterpart. This study discusses anumber of possible solutions to this question anddevelops a position that builds upon the objectivenotion of the human good.

FeaturesThis work offers a comprehensive understandingrooted in Catholic anthropology and moraltheory of the meaning and limits of informedand proxy consent to experimentation on humansubjects. In particular, it seeks to articulate therationale for proxy consent in both therapeutic andnontherapeutic settings. As to the former, the bookproposes that the Golden Rule, recognizing the basicinclinations of human [..]

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Chapter 1 : The historicaldevelopment of the principle of free and informedconsent debate on the origin of the principle offree and informed consent in medical and researchpractices.- 3. Chapter 2: The articulation of theprinciple of free and informed consent in human-rights documents.- 4.Conclusions.- 5. Chapter 3: Themajor current interpretations of the principle of freeand informed consent.- 6. Chapter 4: Introduction tothe issue of proxy consent.- 7. Chapter 5: Standardsfor proxy consent in the therapeutic situation.- 8.Chapter 6: Critique of proxy[..]

Fields of interestTheory of Medicine / Bioethics; Ethics; Medical Law;Private International Law, International & ForeignLaw, Comparative Law




2012. XV, 241 p. (Catholic Studies in Bioethics, Vol. 112)Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2195-1

K. Lieb, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Deutschland; D. Klemperer,Deutsches Netzwerk Evidenzbasierte Medizin e.V. Regensburg,Deutschland; W.-D. Ludwig, Arzneimittelkommission derdeutschen Ärzteschaft Berlin, Deutschland (Eds.)

Interessenkonflikte in der MedizinHintergründe und Lösungsmöglichkeiten

Interessenkonflikte in der Medizin können zuverzerrten Forschungsergebnissen und falschenBewertungen führen. Häufig ist die Folge, dass derNutzen medizinischer Maßnahmen überschätztund mögliche Schäden unterschätzt werden.Dies gefährdet die bestmögliche Behandlungder Patienten. Das erste deutschsprachigeBuch über Interessenkonflikte in der Medizingreift grundlegende Fragen auf:Was ist einInteressenkonflikt und wie stellt man ihn fest?Wie wirken Interessenkonflikte?Wie ist einInteressenkonflikt von Korruption abzugrenzen?Wiesollte man mit Interessenkonflikten umgehen?DieAutoren informieren über die vielseitigen Facettenvon Interessenkonflikten und deren Auswirkungenin Forschung, Krankenversorgung, Aus-,Weiter- und Fortbildung sowie für medizinischeFachzeitschriften und Medizinjournalismus undwollen das Thema einer breiten Fachöffentlichkeitnahebringen.

Features...

ContentsEinleitung.- Was ist ein Interessenkonflikt undwie stellt man ihn fest?.- Psychologische Aspektevon Interessenkonflikten.- Interessenkonflikte inder Medizin: Ein Beitrag aus medizinethischerPerspektive.- Offenlegung von Interessenkonflikten.-Zur Abgrenzung zwischen Interessenkonflikten,Fehlverhalten und professioneller Integrität.-Internationale Empfehlungen zum Umgangmit Interessenkonflikten.- Interessenkonflikteund Medizinrecht - Definitionen, Normen,Probleme.- Korruption im Gesundheitswesen.- DieEntwicklung der Arzneimittelausgaben im deutschenGesundheitssystem.-[..]

Fields of interestMedicine (general)




2011. VIII, 300 S. 13 Abb., 1 in Farbe. Hardcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-642-19841-0


Medicine

L.S. Weilemann, J. Lorenz, Klinikum Lüdenscheid; Th.Voigtländer, Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien (CCB),Frankfurt (Eds.)

Internistische Intensivmedizin undNotfallmedizin

Eine klare praktische Anleitung für die internistischeIntensivmedizin! Von den Techniken und Methodenzu krankheitsübergreifenden Behandlungskonzeptengeben erfahrene Intensivmediziner einepraktische Anleitung der präklinischen wieklinischen Versorgung des internistischenIntensivpatienten.Alle Kapitel sind strengschematisch aufgebaut – so findet der Leserschnell die Information, die er benötigt. Zusätzlichwird die notwendige Hintergrundinformationgegeben, um Zusammenhänge zu verstehen.Plus-Dosierungsanweisungen - Tipps und Tricks fürdie Praxis - Hinweise zu Interpretationen vonLaborbefunden und Alternativ-Therapie Neu inder komplett aktualisierten 2. Auflage: Grenzender Intensivmedizin und Patientenverführung,Scoresysteme, Psychiatrische NotfälleFür alleÄrzte auf Intensivstationen mit internistischemSchwerpunkt.

FeaturesIntensiv: Der Helfer für Ärzte auf Intensivstationenmit internistischem Schwerpunkt. Übersichtlich undverständlich stellen erfahrene Intensivmedizinerin diesem Buch ihr ganzes Wissen zur Verfügung.Von den Techniken und Methoden bis hin zukrankheitsübergreifenden Behandlungskonzepten,geben sie eine praktische Anleitung zur(prä)klinischen Versorgung internistischerIntensivpatienten. Alle [..]

ContentsGrenzen der Intensivmedizin. - Scoresysteme.- Monitoring.- Mikrobiologische-hygienischeÜberwachung.- Sonographie.- Echokardiographie.-Röntgendiagnostik.- Drainagen undPunktionen.- Sonden.- Blasenkatheter.-Ernährung.- Bilanzierung.- Respiratortherapie.-Pharmakotherapie.- Elektrotherapie.-Extrakorporale Verfahren.- KardiopulmonaleReanimation.-Analogosedierung undSchmerztherapie.- Hirntoddiagnostik.- Schock.-Akutes Koronarsyndrom.- Lungenembolie.-Herzrhythmusstörungen.- HypertensiveEntgleisung.- Akute Gefäßerkrankung.-Pneumonien.- Akute bronchiale Obstruktion.-Pneumothorax.-[..]

Fields of interestIntensive / Critical Care Medicine; InternalMedicine; Emergency Medicine




2011. XII, 420 S. 65 Abb. Hardcover

$89.95

ISBN 978-3-642-16969-4 S.S. Hayreh, University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City,Iowa, USA

Ischemic Optic Neuropathies

Ischemic optic neuropathy, often referred to as astroke of the optic nerve, is one of the major causesof visual impairment or loss of vision. Yet it is ahighly controversial and confusing subject because ofthe general lack of in-depth scientific understandingof the subject. In this book the leading authority inthe field describes in detail the current knowledgeabout the different forms of the often devastatingdisease. Insights into the underlying pathogenesisand peculiar clinical features are given, leading thereader to the most appropriate way of management.This information will help any physician dealingwith patients who suffer from sudden loss of vision.

FeaturesIschemic optic neuropathy, often referred to as astroke of the optic nerve, is one of the major causesof visual impairment or loss of vision. Yet it is ahighly controversial and confusing subject because ofthe general lack of in-depth scientific understandingof the subject. In this book the leading authority inthe field describes in detail the current knowledgeabout the different forms of the often [..]

ContentsTerminology and Types of Ischemic OpticNeuropathy. basic sciences: Structure of the OpticNerve.- Blood Supply of the Optic Nerve.- BloodOptic Nerve Barrier.- Factors Influencing the OpticNerve Head Blood Flow.- Measurement of theOptic Nerve Head Blood Flow. clinical sciences:Optic Disc.- Clinical Evaluation of Patients withIschemic Optic Neuropathy.- General Characteristicsof Giant Cell Arteritis.- Clinical Features of GiantCell Arteritis.- Diagnostic Criteria for Giant CellArteritis.- Ophthalmic Manifestations of Giant CellArteritis.- Management of Management of GiantCell[..]

Fields of interestOphthalmology; Neurology; Rheumatology





$219.00ISBN 978-3-642-11849-4


B. McKeon, Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, MA, USA; J.V.Bono, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA; J.C.Richmond, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, USA (Eds.)

Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic procedures are a welcome alternativeto total joint replacement and, with millions ofprocedures performed each year, the field of kneearthroscopy is rapidly advancing as instrumentationand applications are developed and refined. KneeArthroscopy is a technique-oriented "how-to" guide,written by internationally renowned authorities whopresent the latest advances in the field in a clear,step-by-step format. Chapters discuss issues such asmeniscal transplantation, articular cartilage repair,anterior cruciate ligament treatment and othersurgical procedures, and the text is supplementedthroughout by case studies, clinical pearls anda wealth of illustrations. Knee Arthroscopy is acomprehensive reference sure to be invaluable foranyone involved in care of the knee, from the generalorthopedist to the most skilled knee surgeon.

FeaturesArthroscopic procedures are a welcome alternativeto total joint replacement and, with millions ofprocedures performed each year, the field of kneearthroscopy is rapidly advancing as instrumentationand applications are developed and refined. KneeArthroscopy is a technique-oriented "how-to" guide,written by internationally renowned authorities whopresent the latest advances in the field in a clear, [..]

ContentsKnee arthroscopy: technique and normal anatomy.-Partial meniscectomy.- Meniscus repair and futuredirections.- Meniscal repair and future directions.-Meniscal allograft transplantation.- Arthroscopictreatment of the osteoarthritic knee.- Currentconcepts in articular cartilage.- Patellofemoraldisorders.- Surgical management of anterior cruciateligament injuries.- Posterior cruciate ligament andposterolateral corner reconstruction.- Arthrofibrosisand synovial lesions of the knee.- Arthroscopictreatment of knee fractures.

Fields of interestSurgical Orthopedics; Sports Medicine




2011. 206 p. 302 illus., 225 in color. Softcover

$99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1055-3

E. Klemm, Krankenhaus Dresden-Friedrichstadt; A. Nowak,Krankenhaus Dresden (Eds.)

Kompendium der Tracheotomie

Das Kompendium beschreibt die sachgerechteDurchführung aller Varianten der Tracheotomieund fokussiert in interdisziplinärer Sichtweise aufAnalyse, Vermeidung und Therapie schwerer Früh-und Spätkomplikationen, logopädische Behandlungund neue Aspekte des Airway-Managementseingeschlossen

FeaturesDas Kompendium beschreibt die sachgerechteDurchführung aller Varianten der Tracheotomieund fokussiert in interdisziplinärer Sichtweise aufAnalyse, Vermeidung und Therapie schwerer Früh-und Spätkomplikationen, logopädische Behandlungund neue Aspekte des Airway-Managementseingeschlossen

ContentsTracheotomie wann und wo? .-Vorteile undNachteile einer Tracheotomie, Kontraindikationender Perkutanen Dilatativen Tracheotomie .-Anatomie und Topographie in Bezug zurTracheotomie .-Histomorphologie vonTrachealspangen tracheotomierter Patienten .-Methoden der Perkutanen DilatativenTracheotomien .-Methoden der chirurgischenTracheotomie .-Koniotomie, eine lebensrettendeNotfallmaßnahme .-Tracheostomaverschluss– Durchführung, Fehler, Gefahren undKomplikationen .-Komplikationen derTracheotomie und Strategien zu deren Vermeidung

Fields of interestAnesthesiology; Otorhinolaryngology




2011. Etwa 150 S. 60 Abb., 50 in Farbe. Softcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-22644-1

B. Hœrni, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France; P. Soubeyran,Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France

La cancérologie au quotidienMédecine et patients alliés face au cancer

À côté des connaissances et techniques spécialiséespropres aux oncologues – radiothérapeutes,médicaux ou chirurgiens –, les « rencontressingulières » avec des patients préoccupés, menacésou atteints par un cancer et leur prise en chargedemande une grande variété de compétencespratiques. Elles sont nécessaires aux praticiensspécialisés en médecine générale ou d’autresdisciplines, et à tous les autres professionnels desanté impliqués, à un titre ou à un autre, face auxcancers : infirmières, dentistes, kinésithérapeutes,diététiciennes, pharmaciens, travailleurs sociaux,etc. De plus en plus, les patients eux-mêmes et leursproches sont mis à contribution. C’est à toutesces personnes que s’adresse cet ouvrage fondé surla large expérience d’un des plus grands centresfrançais de lutte contre le cancer. Face à ce fléau, quireprésente une maladie « totale », essentiellementorganique mais à fort retentissement psychologiqueet social, cet ouvrage oppose une approche globale,[..]

FeaturesÀ côté des connaissances et techniques spécialiséespropres aux oncologues – radiothérapeutes,médicaux ou chirurgiens –, les « rencontressingulières » avec des patients préoccupés, menacésou atteints par un cancer et leur prise en chargedemandent une grande variété de compétencespratiques. Elles sont nécessaires aux praticiensspécialisés en médecine générale ou d’autresdisciplines, et à tous les [..]

Fields of interestOncology; Surgical Oncology; Imaging / Radiology;Radiotherapy; Rehabilitation; Psychotherapy




2011. 224 p. (Oncologie pratique) Softcover

$79.95ISBN 978-2-8178-0224-4


J.-U. Stolzenburg, Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie,Universitätsklinikum Leipzig; I. Tuerk, Klinik für Urologie,Charité, Universität Berlin; E.N. Liatsikos, Department of Urology,University of Patras (Eds.)

Laparoskopische undroboterassistierte Chirurgie in derUrologieAtlas der Standardeingriffe

Der Atlas der Standardeingriffe der laporoskopisch-urologischen Chirurgie!Sie sind Urologeund wollen laparoskopische Operationendurchführen? Hier finden Sie Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen aller laparoskopischdurchgeführten Standardeingriffe in der Urologie:Präoperative VorbereitungIndikationen undKontraindikationenOperationstechnikPostoperativesManagement und NachsorgeDie Operationstechnikwird dabei mit vielen detailierten Abbildungen zujedem Schritt illustriert. Die einheitliche Strukturerleichtert das Einfinden in die verschiedenen OP-Techniken. Ob Nephropexie, Nierenteilresektionoder totale Prostatektomie - hier finden Siedie alle Einzelheiten, die Sie zur erfolgreichenlaparoskopisch-operativen Therapie IhrerPatienten benötigen.Die praktische Anleitung zurAnwendung des DaVinci-Systems bei Indikationenwie der roboterassistierten radikalen Prostatektomie,Eingriffen an der Niere oder der radikalenZystoprostatovesiculektomie runden das Buch ab.

FeaturesDer Atlas der Standardeingriffe der laporoskopisch-urologischen Chirurgie!Sie sind Urologeund wollen laparoskopische Operationendurchführen? Hier finden Sie Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen aller laparoskopischdurchgeführten Standardeingriffe in der Urologie:Präoperative VorbereitungIndikationen undKontraindikationenOperationstechnikPostoperativesManagement [..]

ContentsOberer Harntrakt (Niere, Ureter undNebenniere), Patientenlagerung für dieNierenchirurgie, Trokarplazierung -transperitonealer Zugang,Trokarplazierung- Retroperitonealer Zugang, Set up - daVinci für Eingriffe an der Niere, Nephropexie,Laparoendoskopische single port Chirurgie(LESS) - Nierenzystenabtragung, Transperitonealelaparoskopische Nephrektomie, RetroperitonealeNephrektomie, Nephroureterektomie (Ureterund Blasenmanschette), TransperitonealeNierenteilresektion, RetroperitoneoskopischeNierenteilresektion, Donor Nephrektomie,Inzisionen zur Bergung des Organs,[..]

Fields of interestUrology / Andrology




2011. XX, 330 S. 874 Abb., 864 in Farbe. Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-3-642-10378-0

K. Nouri, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School ofMedicine, Miami, FL, USA (Ed.)

Lasers in Dermatology andMedicine

Laser technology is constantly evolving andprogressing. The use of laser therapy is vastlyexpanding and for this reason a medical book of thismagnitude is necessary. Lasers and Light Therapyincludes an up-to-date comprehensive look at lasersand light therapy not only in the field of CutaneousLaser Surgery, but in other medical specialties aswell.

FeaturesLaser technology is quickly evolving withdevelopments in laser technology and newindications in their use. Laser medicine has becomea major discipline in its own right, with applicationsin dermatology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology,cardiology, gynecology, otolaryngology, neurologyand neurosurgery.Lasers in Dermatology andMedicine offers a comprehensive review of all themajor [..]

ContentsSection I: Fundamentals of LASER:Laser/BasicPhysics of Laser & Laser-Tissue Interactions.-LaserSafety.-Section II: Cutaneous Laser Surgery:VascularLesions.-Scars.-Leg Veins.-Pigmented Lesions.-Tattoos.-Hair Removal.-Skin Resurfacing.-Fractional Resurfacing.-Sub-Surfacing Lasers.-Non-Ablative Radiofrequency Devices.-Acne.-Psoriasis,Hypopigmentation & Repigmentation.-Lipolysis/Cellulite.-Intense Pulse Light.-PhotodynamicTherapy.-Light Emitted Diodes (LED).-SectionIII: Miscellaneous: Wound Healing & WoundCare for Laser Treatment.-Wound Stimulation,Keratinocytes, Fibroblasts, Stem[..]

Fields of interestDermatology; Ophthalmology; Head and NeckSurgery; Gynecology; Dentistry




2012. XXI, 611 p. 310 illus., 287 in color. Hardcover

approx. $249.00ISBN 978-0-85729-280-3

D. Lichtenstein

L’échographie corps entier chez lepatient critique

Au cours des dernières décennies, l’échographiecritique a précisé son territoire et sa définition :une approche diagnostique du corps entier dupatient vu en réanimation ou aux urgences associéeà une action thérapeutique immédiate et adaptée.L'échographie corps entier du patient critiques’inscrit dans la lignée des précédents ouvragespubliés par l’auteur depuis 1992. Ce nouveau volumereflète l’état actuel des connaissances en incluant denouvelles définitions ainsi que des algorithmes desituations quotidiennes (choc inexpliqué, défaillancerespiratoire aiguë…). Le contenu de l’ouvrageest majoritairement centré sur l’échographiepulmonaire et ses principales applications (commele BLUE-protocol) et l’exploration hémodynamique(FALLS-protocol). Le poumon aigu du nouveau-né bénéficie de tout un chapitre. Une large place estfaite également à l’échographie interventionnelle,atout majeur de l’échographie critique, et à sesapplications. Les pièges techniques sont expliqués endétail.

FeaturesAu cours des dernières décennies, l'échographiecritique a précisé son territoire et sa définition : laboucle associant une approche diagnostique du corpsentier, au chevet du patient vu en réanimation ouaux urgences, et une action thérapeutique immédiateet adaptée. Sa disponibilité, sa possibilité d'êtrerépétée sans danger et de procurer un suivi desactions thérapeutiques en fait un outil unique. [..]

Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology;Intensive / Critical Care Medicine; EmergencyMedicine; Pneumology/Respiratory System;Pediatrics




2012. XX, 324 p. 322 ill., 25 en couleurs. Softcover

$199.00ISBN 978-2-8178-0226-8


G.G. Massry, MD, Massry Beverly Hills Ophthalmic Plastic andReconstructive Cosmetic Surgery, Beverly Hills, CA, USA; M.R.Murphy, MD, Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgery, Palm BeachGardens, FL, USA; B. Azizzadeh, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor,UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Eds.)

Master Techniques inBlepharoplasty and PeriorbitalRejuvenation

Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and EyelidReconstruction is a comprehensive, multi-specialtytextbook and surgical atlas on blepharoplasty andeyelid reconstruction, presenting multiple competingand complementary techniques by the leadingexperts in the field of plastic surgery, facial plasticsurgery, and oculoplastic surgery. Only the mostpioneering and time-tested surgical procedures arepresented in step-by-step, illustrative detail. Allareas of eyelid surgery are covered in a balancedand systematic approach. An accompanyingon-line surgical atlas shows digitally videotapedprocedures by the leading authors, extremelyuseful to any surgeon interested in blepharoplasty.Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and EyelidReconstruction is the definitive textbook and atlasfor any surgeon who interested in this topic.

FeaturesThe eyes are a central feature of facial appearance,expression and provide us the ability to see, ourmost important sensory function. For this reason,mastering the evaluation and execution of aestheticrejuvenation of the eyelids and adjacent areas iscritical to all surgeons who operate on these verydelicate and interconnected structures. MasterTechniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital [..]

Fields of interestOphthalmology; Plastic Surgery;Otorhinolaryngology




2012. XVIII, 342 p. 445 illus., 438 in color. Hardcover

$219.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0066-0

B. Ozgur, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA; E.Benzel, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA; S.Garfin, University of California-San Diego, UCSD Medical Center,San Diego, CA, USA (Eds.)

Minimally Invasive Spine SurgeryA Practical Guide to Anatomy and Techniques

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A PracticalGuide to Anatomy and Techniques is a beautifullyillustrated text describing the 18 most widelyaccepted minimally-invasive procedures in spinesurgery. Written by leaders in both neurologicand orthopedic spine surgery, this book offersthe most up-to-date material and the broadestperspective on the subject. Procedures range fromsimple to complex and cover the cervical, thoracicand lumbar regions of the spine. Chapter topicsinclude: · image-guided spinal navigation · posterior cervical instrumentation and fusion· thoracoscopic deformity correction · facetjoint and epidural injections· discography andendoscopic lumbar discectomy· transforaminallumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)· anteriorlumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) · iliac crest bonegraft harvest and fusion techniques

FeaturesMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A PracticalGuide to Anatomy and Techniques is a beautifullyillustrated text describing the 18 most widelyaccepted minimally-invasive procedures in spinesurgery. Written by leaders in both neurologic andorthopedic spine surgery, this book offers the mostup-to-date material and the broadest perspective onthe subject. Procedures range from simple to [..]

ContentsGeneral Introduction and Principles ofMinimally-Invasive Spine Surgery.- Image-Guidance in Spine Surgery.- Anterior CervicalDiscectomy and Foraminotomy.- PosteriorCervical Foraminotomy and Laminectomy.-Posterior Cervical Instrumentation and Fusion.-Thoracoscopic Discectomy.- Thoracic andLumbar Kyphoplasty.- Thoracoscopic DeformityCorrection.- Thoracoscopic Interbody Fusion.-Facet Rhizotomy.- Facet and Epidural SteroidInjections.- Discography and Endoscopic LumbarDiscectomy.- Lumbar Discectomy.- LumbarLaminectomy (unilateral/bilateral from one side).-TLIF (transforaminal[..]

Fields of interestOrthopedics; Surgical Orthopedics; Surgery;Minimally Invasive Surgery; Neurosurgery



Due: August 8, 2011

2012. 187 p. 210 illus., 150 in color. Softcover

$79.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0762-1

G.R. Scuderi, Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics andSports Medicine, New York, NY, USA; A.J. Tria, Department ofOrthopedic Surgery, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School,Piscataway, NJ, USA (Eds.)

Minimally Invasive Surgery inOrthopedicsUpper Extremity Handbook

Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics: TheUpper Extremity Handbook contains all of thevaluable chapters from Section 1 of Scuderi andTria's 2010 hardcover reference. Newly availablein an affordable softcover format, this book coversminimally invasive procedures and techniques forthe shoulder, elbow, wrist and other topics applicableto the upper extremity. The book is fully illustratedwith more than one hundred pictures and clearlywritten for ease of understanding. Surgeons,residents, and fellows alike will find this thoroughand focused handbook invaluable.

FeaturesMinimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics: UpperExtremity Handbook contains all of the valuablechapters from Section 1 (The Upper Extremities)of Scuderi and Tria's 2010 hardcover reference.Newly available in this convenient and affordablesoftcover format, this book covers minimallyinvasive procedures and techniques for the shoulder,elbow, wrist and hand. The book is fully illustratedwith more [..]

ContentsWhat is minimally invasive surgery and how doyou learn it?.- Overview of shoulder approaches.-Mini-incision bankart repair.- Mini-open rotatorcuff repair.- Minimally invasive treatment of greatertuberosity fractures.- Mini-incision fixation ofproximal humeral four-part fractures.- Mini-incision shoulder arthroplasty.- Overview of elbowapproaches.- Mini-incision medial collateralligament reconstruction of the elbow.- Mini-incisiondistal biceps tendon repair.- Minimally invasiveapproaches for complex elbow trauma.- Minimallyinvasive approaches for lateral epicondylitis.-Overview[..]

Fields of interestOrthopedics; Surgical Orthopedics; MinimallyInvasive Surgery




2012. IX, 199 p. 176 illus. Softcover

$79.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0672-3


R.E. Ferner, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.; S.M.Huson, Saint Mary's Hospital, Manchester, UK.; D.G.R. Evans, SaintMary's Hospital, Manchester, UK.

Neurofibromatoses in ClinicalPractice

Neurofibromatoses in Clinical Practice provides asuccinct, accessible guide to the neurofibromatosesincluding diagnosis, management protocolsand indications for referral to specialist centers.Neurocutaneous diseases are complex to diagnoseand treat and many patients require specialistmultidisciplinary management and surveillance.Due to multiple disease manifestations, patientscan present to different clinicians withoutspecialist expertise - general practitioners,pediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, surgeons andophthalmologists. The clinically focused format willenable rapid consultation during clinics, facilitatedisease pattern recognition, and indicate carepathways. The clinical quiz highlights commonpitfalls in diagnosis and management and a glossaryand reference section provide details for accessto specialist NF clinics throughout the UK andinternationally.Written by experts in the fieldNeurofibromatoses in Clinical Practice is a succinctand practical guide for[..]

FeaturesNeurofibromatoses in Clinical Practice provides asuccinct, accessible guide to the neurofibromatosesincluding diagnosis, management protocolsand indications for referral to specialist centers.Neurocutaneous diseases are complex to diagnoseand treat and many patients require specialistmultidisciplinary management and surveillance.Due to multiple disease manifestations, patients canpresent to [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Neurofibromatosis 1.-Neurofibromatosis 2.- Differential Diagnosis ofNF1 and NF2.- Psychological impact of disease andquality of life.- Clinical quiz emphasising diagnosticand management pitfalls of neuruocutaneousdisease.- Glossary of terms.- Useful websites for NFinformation, lay groups and specialist NF centres

Fields of interestNeurology; Neurosurgery; Oncology; Pediatrics;Plastic Surgery; Ophthalmology




2011. XVII, 162 p. 40 illus., 20 in color. Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-0-85729-628-3

T. Ziegenfuß, Moers

Notfallmedizin

Schnell und sicherSchnell und sicher – so muss inder Notfallmedizin jeder Handgriff sein. Und genaudas geht auch für die Prüfung. Mit dem bewährtenLehrbuch werden Ihnen alle Informationenverständlich und praxisnah erklärt. In die 5. Auflagesind die neuen ERC-Richtlinien 2010 eingearbeitet.Damit wirklich alles für die Prüfung enthaltenist, wurde das ganze Buch mit den IMPP-Fragenabgeglichen. Zahlreiche Praxistipps, Beispiele,Cave- und Merksätze strukturieren den Stoff. Unddamit Sie die verschiedenen Algorithmen schnellfinden, sind diese in einem extra Inhaltsverzeichniszusammengestellt. So kommen Sie schnell und sicherdurch die Notfallmedizin.

FeaturesSchnell und sicherSchnell und sicher – so muss inder Notfallmedizin jeder Handgriff sein. Und genaudas geht auch für die Prüfung. Mit dem bewährtenLehrbuch werden Ihnen alle Informationenverständlich und praxisnah erklärt. In die 5. Auflagesind die neuen ERC-Richtlinien 2010 eingearbeitet.Damit wirklich alles für die Prüfung enthalten ist,wurde das ganze Buch mit den IMPP-Fragen [..]

Contents1. Basis der Notfallmedizin.- 2. Diagnostikund Überwachung in der Notfallmedizin.- 3.Grundlegende notfallmedizinische Maßnahmen.-4. Atemwegssicherung, Intubation und Beatmung.-5. Gefäßpunktion.- 6. Notfallmedikamenteund Infusionslösungen.- 7. KardiopulmonaleReanimation (CPR).- 8. Störungen derVitalfunktionen.- 9. Schock und Schockformen.-10. Herzrhythmusstörungen.- 11. Speziellekardiozirkulatorische und respiratorische Notfälle.-13. Gastrointestinale und abdominale Notfälle.- 13.Notfälle durch Störungen des inneren Milieus.- 14.Zerebrale Notfälle.- 15. Notfälle im[..]

Fields of interestEmergency Medicine




2011. XVIII, 590 S. 233 Abb. in Farbe. (Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-21126-3

A. Mussa, Ospedale Universitario S. Giovanni Battista, Torino,Italia; S. Sandrucci, Ospedale Universitario S. Giovanni Battista,Torino, Italia (Eds.)

Nuove Tecnologie Chirurgiche inOncologia

I chirurghi oncologici nella loro pratica clinicaquotidiana spesso sono chiamati ad affrontaresituazioni particolari o molto complesse che devonoquindi essere in grado di individuare e di sapergestire. L’aggiornamento qui offerto sulle piùrecenti evoluzioni tecniche in chirurgia oncologicaè necessario per raggiungere i migliori risultatipossibili in termini di remissione e di qualitàdella vita del paziente. L’introduzione delle nuovetecniche presentate nel volume è fondamentale persuperare i limiti imposti dalle procedure standard.Nuove tecnologie chirurgiche in oncologia è unefficace strumento di aggiornamento che copretutte le opzioni terapeutiche nel trattamento delleneoplasie e sottolinea la centralità del coordinamentointerdisciplinare nella cura delle patologieoncologiche. Chirurghi, oncologi, radiologi,chirurghi estetici e personale infermieristico sonochiamati a lavorare in squadra e ad adottare unapproccio integrato alla cura del paziente.

FeaturesI chirurghi oncologici nella loro pratica clinicaquotidiana spesso sono chiamati ad affrontaresituazioni particolari o molto complesse che devonoquindi essere in grado di individuare e di sapergestire. L’aggiornamento qui offerto sulle piùrecenti evoluzioni tecniche in chirurgia oncologicaè necessario per raggiungere i migliori risultatipossibili in termini di remissione e di qualità dellavita del [..]

Fields of interestSurgical Oncology; Oncology; Surgery




2012. 200 pagg. Hardcover

$69.95ISBN 978-88-470-2384-0


T. Wilson, Winona State University, MN, USA; G.A. Bray, LouisianaState University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA; N.J. Temple, AthabascaUniversity Centre for Science, AB, Canada; M.B. Struble, Collegeof Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ, USA (Eds.)

Nutrition Guide for Physicians

Nutrition Guide for Physicians is a desktop referenceguide on nutrition and its clinical implications forhealth and disease through the lifecycle. Presentedin a new softcover format and user-friendly style, itserves as a valuable resource of practical informationon nutrition for physicians in their daily practice.Nutrition Guide for Physicians is divided into threeparts that cross the spectrum of nutritional concernsfor improving the practice of medicine. Part Oneprovides basic nutritional principles for physicians.Part Two covers nutrition through the lifecycleand optimal nutrition patterns through all stagesof development. Part Three covers diet and its rolein prevention, cause and treatment of disease. Allchapters include figures and tables that provideuseful descriptive and visual reviews. "Key points"and succinct "conclusions" are also provided foreach topic. Nutrition Guide for Physicians providesa wide perspective of the impact that nutrition hasupon medical practice and[..]

FeaturesNutrition Guide for Physicians is a desktop referenceguide on nutrition and its clinical implications forhealth and disease through the lifecycle. Presentedin a new softcover format and user-friendly style, itserves as a valuable resource of practical informationon nutrition for physicians in their daily practice.Nutrition Guide for Physicians is divided into threeparts that cross the spectrum of [..]

ContentsFat: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.- DietaryFiber: All Fibers are not Alike.- Sugar and ArtificialSweeteners: Seeking the Sweet Truth.- Vitamins andMinerals: How much do we Really Need?- DietaryReference Intakes: Cutting through the Confusion.-Food Labels and Sources of Nutrients: Sorting theWheat from the Chaff.- Vegetarian and Vegan Diets:Weighing the Claims.- Dietary Recommendationsfor Non-Alcoholic Beverages.- Should ModerateAlcohol Consumption be Promoted?- Issues of FoodSafety: Are "Organic" Apples Better?- What is aHealthy Diet? From Nutritional Science to Food[..]

Fields of interestClinical Nutrition; Nutrition; Primary CareMedicine; General Practice / Family Medicine;Health Promotion and Disease Prevention




2011. XXIV, 444 p. (Nutrition and Health) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-61779-409-4

A. Pappas, Johnson & Johnson, Skillman, NJ, USA (Ed.)

Nutrition and SkinLessons for Anti-Aging, Beauty and Healthy Skin

The book will educate and decode the roleof vitamins, essential fatty acids and othernutraceuticals on skin health and their tremendousimpact to the current needs of the skin care industry.Focus on conditions, as acne, dermatitis, dry scalyskin or alopecia will provide a comprehensiveknowledge of the relationship of nutrition andskin as well as the current attempts in nutritionalor dermatological research. It will stimulate foodprofessionals to brainstorm for new products andopportunities that will target the emerging antiagingand wellness trends and modern consumer needs.

FeaturesNutrition and skin health are often linked in themind of the consumer. The last few years haveproduced excellent nutritional studies addressingthe effects of nutrients on skin. This book aims tosummarize these studies and discuss the relationshipbetween certain nutrients and skin health in thehope of encouraging and enabling food and skin careprofessionals to create products that promote skinhealth. [..]

Contents1. Introduction and Overview.- Part I. Nutrients andSkin.- 2. Vitamin A and the Skin.- 3. The Relevanceof the Cutaneous Vitamin D Endocrine System forSkin Physiology and Treatment of Skin Diseases.-4. Photoprotection of the Skin with Vitamin C andE: Antioxidants and Synergies.- 5. Carotenoids andSkin.- 6. Antioxidants and Skin.- 7. Minerals andthe Skin.- 8. Probiotics and Skin.- Part II. ClinicalCrossover Between Nutrition and Dermatology.- 9.Diet and Acne.- 10. Glycemic Load and Acne.- 11.Essential Fatty Acids and Atopic Dermatitis.- 12.Hair Biology and Nutritional[..]

Fields of interestDermatology; Food Science; Chemistry (general)





$189.00ISBN 978-1-4419-7966-7

D.H. Kirn, Jennerex Biotherapeutics, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA;T.-C. Liu, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA;S.H. Thorne, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds.)

Oncolytic VirusesMethods and Protocols

Since the first report of an engineered oncolyticvirus, there has been a continuing and steadyincrease of interest in the field, and while benchresearch remains vital for the translation of researchin this field, its success depends on breakthroughsin clinical studies. Oncolytic Viruses: Methods andProtocols describes the construction and purificationof capsid-modified adenoviruses as well as oncolyticadenoviruses, presents protocols for many individualvirus species including engineering and preparationof oncolytic HSV, propagation, purification, andin vivo testing of oncolytic VSV, details propertiesof oncolytic reovirus and NDV, and describesthe generation and testing of next generation ofoncolytic vaccinia virus. As the host immunesystem plays a critical role in determining efficacyof oncolytic viruses, two chapters are devoted tothe study of immune response. Recent advances instem cell research have led the field in two distinctdirections: the use of stem cells as carrier[..]

FeaturesSince the first report of an engineered oncolyticvirus, there has been a continuing and steadyincrease of interest in the field, and while benchresearch remains vital for the translation of researchin this field, its success depends on breakthroughsin clinical studies. Oncolytic Viruses: Methods andProtocols describes the construction and purificationof capsid-modified adenoviruses as well as [..]

ContentsOncolytic Herpes Simplex Virus Engineering andPreparation.- Construction of Capsid-modifiedAdenoviruses by Recombination in Yeast andPurification by Iodixanol-gradient.- Constructionof Targeted and Armed Oncolytic Adenoviruses.-Syrian Hamster Tumor Model to Study OncolyticAd5 Based Vectors.- Adenoviral Gene Expressionand Replication in Human Tumor Explant Models.-Imaging Luciferase-expressing Viruses.- In vivoPositron Emission Tomography Imaging usingthe Sodium Iodide Symporter as a Reporter Gene.-Maintaining and Loading Neural Stem Cells forDelivery of Oncolytic Adenovirus[..]

Fields of interestInfectious Diseases




2012. X, 241 p. 35 illus., 11 in color. (Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 797) Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-1-61779-339-4


F. Margheritini, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Italy; R. Rossi,University of Torino, Italy (Eds.)

Orthopedic Sports MedicinePrinciples and Practice

Aim of this book is to give an update on the mainissues in sports traumatology and orthopedics,involving different body sections. Exploring the mostimportant aspects of sports medicine - from anatomyto normal movements description, from diagnosisto sports injuries treatment, from conservative tosurgical treatments - it gives a global overview ofthe field, describing also diagnostic tools recentlyintroduced in this field, such as hip arthroscopy,and taking into consideration related areas likenutrition, prevention, training and rehabilitation.The single chapters deal with relevant problemssuch as emergencies on the field, pathologies ofthe upper and lower extremity, spine problems inathletes. Each injury is approached on the basisof both the specific body area and of the differentsports/activities. Written by a multidisciplinary teamof experts, this volume will be a fundamental bookfor orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, generalpractitioners, personal and athletic trainers,[..]

FeaturesAim of this book is to give an update on the mainissues in sports traumatology and orthopedics,involving different body sections. Exploring the mostimportant aspects of sports medicine - from anatomyto normal movements description, from diagnosisto sports injuries treatment, from conservative tosurgical treatments - it gives a global overview of thefield, describing also diagnostic tools [..]

Fields of interestOrthopedics; Sports Medicine; Rehabilitation




2011. 376 p. 210 illus. Softcover

$109.00ISBN 978-88-470-1701-6

S. Kränzle, Sitzwache Evangelische Kirche, Stuttgart; U. Schmid,Bietigheim-Bissingen; C. Seeger, Sitzwache Evangelische Kirche,Stuttgart (Eds.)

Palliative CareHandbuch für Pflege und Begleitung

Sterben ist ein Teil des Lebens – oft jedoch einer derschwersten. Menschen in der letzten Lebensphasezu begleiten, stellt Pflegende und Begleitendevor viele Herausforderungen und Fragen. DasHandbuch „Palliative Care“ gibt Antworten, dennhier finden professionell Pflegende und Begleitendein palliativen Arbeitsfeldern - ob ambulant oderstationär – alle wesentlichen Aspekte der Pflege undBegleitung Sterbender sowie deren Angehörigen:Schmerztherapie und Symptomkontrolle,Kommunikation mit Sterbenden, Testament,Patientenverfügung, Vorsorgevollmacht, SterbendeKinder, Selbstpflege, Adressen, Musterschreiben,Gesetzestexte. Neu in der 4. Auflage: Salutogeneseund Palliativpflege bei Aids. Die Inhalte sind aufdie Lerninhalte der Zusatzqualifikation „PalliativeCare“ abgestimmt und eignen sich für Teilnehmerals Begleitliteratur.

FeaturesSterben ist ein Teil des Lebens – oft jedoch einer derschwersten. Menschen in der letzten Lebensphasezu begleiten, stellt Pflegende und Begleitendevor viele Herausforderungen und Fragen. DasHandbuch „Palliative Care“ gibt Antworten, dennhier finden professionell Pflegende und Begleitendein palliativen Arbeitsfeldern - ob ambulant oderstationär – alle wesentlichen Aspekte der Pflege und[..]

ContentsGrundlagen - Geschichte und Wesen von P.C.- Leitlinien der P.C. - PsychosozialeBegleitung.- Biographisches Arbeiten.- VorsorgendeVerfügungen.- Ethische Entscheidungen amLebensende.- Begegnung mit Sterbenden- Organisationsformen - Qualitätsmanagement.-Multidisziplinäres Arbeiten im Team.- Selbstpflege -Symptomlinderung.- Palliative Pflege bei Kindern.-Demenz und Palliative Care.- PC bei Menschenim Wachkoma.- PC bei Menschen mit geistigerBehinderung - Abschiedsrituale.- Umgang mitVerstorbenen.- Bestattung.

Fields of interestNursing; Pain Medicine; Oncology; Social Work




2011. XXIV, 431 S. 34 Abb. Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-20933-8

M. Bruneau, B. George (Eds.)

Pathology and surgery around thevertebral artery

FeaturesThis is the first comprehensive book about surgeryon and around the vertebral artery all along itscervical and intracranial course. This vessel has beenconsidered for long as out of surgical reach leavingmany different pathologies not or incompletelytreated. The surgical exposure and control of thevertebral artery not only permit to treat lesions of thevertebral artery wall or developed in contact to [..]

ContentsTable of Contents available as PDF

Fields of interestMedicine (general); Neurosurgery; Head and NeckSurgery; Surgical Orthopedics




2012. XVI, 674 p. Hardcover

$399.00ISBN 978-2-287-89786-3


K.P. Mason, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.)

Pediatric Sedation Outside of theOperating RoomA Multispecialty International Collaboration

This comprehensive guide provides tips andinstruction for the entire range of specialists thatutilize pediatric sedation. Each specialty receivestailored coverage that focuses on its unique patientpopulation, challenges, potential solutions, andsedation techniques. Each chapter is written bya leading specialist in the field. A comprehensivespectrum of pediatric sedation will be covered,which will be of interest to oncologists, pediatricians,hospitalists, intensivists, radiologists, emergencymedicine specialists, anesthesiologists, nurses,dentists, and gastroenterologists. Backgroundchapters cover pharmacology as well as pediatricanatomy, with special focus on the airway andrespiratory mechanics. The future of pediatricsedation is also reviewed as well as the cutting-edgeresearch that is being done in the field.

FeaturesPediatric sedation has evolved to include manyspecialties. This is the first book which is directedtowards the broad range of specialists who deliverpediatric sedation outside of the operating room. The contributing authors are internationallyrecognized leaders in sedation and in theirspecialty. The specialty-specific chapters aredesigned to be applicable to all sedation providers [..]

ContentsPart I: Pediatric Sedation outside the OperatingRoom.- 1.The History of Sedation.- 2. ProceduralSedation.– Let's Review the Basics: The Pediatrician’sPerspective.- 3. Sedation Policies, Recommendationsand Guidelines Across the Specialties andContinents.- 4.Sedation Scales and DischargeCriteria: How Do They Differ? Which One toChoose? Do They Really Apply to Sedation?-5.Physiological Monitoring for Procedural Sedation:The Routine and Beyond.- 6. The Pediatric Airway:Anatomy, Challenges, and Solutions.- 7.PediatricPhysiology: How Does it Differ from Adults?- 8.Pharmacology[..]

Fields of interestAnesthesiology; Emergency Medicine; Imaging /Radiology; Intensive / Critical Care Medicine





$99.00ISBN 978-0-387-09713-8

P.M. Vogt, Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, MHH, Hannover (Ed.)

Praxis der Plastischen ChirurgiePlastisch-rekonstruktive Operationen - Plastisch-ästhetischeOperationen - Handchirurgie - Verbrennungschirurgie

Praxis der plastischen Chirurgie: die gesamteplastische Chirurgie im Überblick – für Anfängerund Fortgeschrittene!Von der Diagnostik hin zurEntwicklung eines schlüssigen Therapiekonzeptsund zur Auswahl und Durchführung des geeignetenoperativen Verfahrens zur Defektdeckung,Amputation oder auch ästhetisch-chirurgischemEingriff – in der Praxis der plastischen Chirurgiefinden Sie alle Informationen, die Sie im täglichenAlltag benötigen.Detaillierte Informationenzu allen Bereichen der Rekonstruktiven undÄsthetischen Chirurgie, zur Handchirurgieund zur Verbrennungsmedizin bilden die 4Säulen der Plastischen Chirurgie praxisnahab. Anleitungen zum technischen Vorgehenbei Patientenvorbereitung, Wundbehandlung,Defektdeckung oder Amputationen finden Siein detaillierten Grundlagenkapiteln. Auch diepostoperative Nachversorgung und eventuellauftretende Probleme und Komplikationen werdenausführlich besprochen.Profitieren Sie von derErfahrung des Autorenteams um Herrn ProfessorPeter Vogt. Viele[..]

FeaturesPraxis der Plastischen Chirurgie: dasgesamte Fachgebiet im Überblick – fürAnfänger und FortgeschritteneSie finden alleInformationen für den chirurgischen AlltagDiagnostik und Entwicklung eines schlüssigenTherapiekonzeptsAuswahl und Durchführung einesgeeigneten operativen VerfahrensSpezialdisziplinenund NachbardisziplinenSie finden [..]

Contents1 Wundheilung Wundtherapie.- 2 Schnitt-und Nahttechniken; Implantate undTransplantate.- 3 Techniken der Defektdeckung.-4 Amputationstechniken.- 5 Tumoren derHaut.- 6 Weichteiltumoren.- 7 FunktionelleWiederherstellung peripherer Nervenfunktionen.-8 Handchirurgie.- 9 Plastische Chirurgie derBrust.- 10 Verbrennungen.- 11 ÄsthetischeChirurgie.- 12 Fehlbildungen.- 13 Begutachtung undDokumentation.

Fields of interestPlastic Surgery; Anesthesiology;Otorhinolaryngology; Traumatic Surgery




2011. X, 940 S. 1000 Abb. in Farbe. Mit 950 S. 1000 Abb..Hardcover

$259.00ISBN 978-3-540-37571-5

M. Pescatori, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Rome, Italy

Prevention and Treatment ofComplications in ProctologicalSurgery

The volume is authored by a colorectal surgeonwith long-standing clinical and scientific experienceand is devoted to the management of complicationsfollowing surgery of the anorectum and the pelvicfloor. It is aimed not only at general surgeons,perineologists and, of course, proctologists, but alsoat gastroenterologists, endoscopists, radiologists andphysiotherapists, i.e. those who may be involved inboth diagnosis and cure whenever an adverse event,either unpredictable or potentially preventable,causes an intra- or postoperative, early or late, mildor life-threatening complication. Severe bleeding,dehiscence, perforation, anorectal stricture, fecalincontinence, and even caval vein thrombosis, fatalFournier gangrene and pneumomediastinum mayoccur after anal surgery. The incidence, pathogenesisprevention and treatment of such events arediscussed in detail in 10 chapters with 30 tables, 200illustrations and more than 1000 references. Bothconventional procedures and recent[..]

FeaturesThe volume is authored by a colorectal surgeonwith long-standing clinical and scientific experienceand is devoted to the management of complicationsfollowing surgery of the anorectum and the pelvicfloor. It is aimed not only at general surgeons,perineologists and, of course, proctologists, but alsoat gastroenterologists, endoscopists, radiologists andphysiotherapists, i.e. those who may be involved in[..]

Fields of interestProctology; General Surgery





$189.00ISBN 978-88-470-2076-4


R.A. Norman, Dermatology Healthcare, Tampa, FL, USA (Ed.)

Preventive Dermatology inInfectious Diseases

The physician’s responsibility continues to increasedaily while providing health care in the 21stcentury; not only in keeping up with the increase ofinformation, but also having to pay more attentionto patient compliance. In addition, patients areeducated, and often appreciate participation witha provider about treatment and medication choice.Often they have access to the Internet and othermedical information and want to make informedchoices along with their physician. PreventiveDermatology in Infectious Diseases will conveyprevention and medication information to patientsand thus help them reap the benefits of participatingin their own health care and disease reduction.

FeaturesWe live in a world between expectation andreality, and the goal for dermatologists is to helpourselves and our patients anticipate problemsand provide solutions. Preventive Dermatology inInfectious Diseases is the first book fully dedicatedto prevention of these types of skin disease. It seemsalmost counter-intuitive to take on this task, becauseso much of what we do in dermatology is [..]

ContentsPrevention of Drug Reactions and Allergies inDermatology.- Xerosis and Stasis Dermatitis.-Photoprotection.- Biologics.- OccupationalDermatology.- Diagnosis and Prevention ofBullous Diseases.- Diagnosis and Prevention ofAtopic Eczema.- Prevention of Psoriasis.- SportsDermatology: Prevention.- Prevention of CosmeticProblems.- Nutrition, Vitamins, and Supplements.-Vaccines for Viral Diseases.- Prevention of SexuallyTransmitted Diseases from Office to Globe.- CurrentVaccinations in Dermatology.- Prevention of SkinInfections

Fields of interestDermatology; Medicine (general)




2012. XII, 189 p. 30 illus., 24 in color. Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-0-85729-846-1

S. Pagoto, University of Massachusetts Medical School,Worcester, MA, USA (Ed.)

Psychological Co-morbidities ofPhysical IllnessA Behavioral Medicine Perspective

Evidence for the efficacy of behavioral approachesto the treatment and management of physicalillness is mounting, as is the evidence for behavioralinterventions for psychological disorders. A pressingquestion that remains is how to effectively treatco-morbid physical and psychological illnesses.Diseases co-occur more often than not, and theco-occurrence of physical and psychologicalillnesses is associated with greater impairmentand healthcare costs. Unfortunately, the treatmentliterature has traditionally been disease-specific,with fewer insights and discoveries regarding theunderlying processes of co-morbid physical andpsychological illnesses, and even fewer of approachesto treatment.Research on co-morbidities betweenphysical and psychological illnesses has focusedprimarily on depression. Quite extensive literaturesdescribe the negative impact of depression on type2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity,pain, and other physical illnesses. More recently,higher rates[..]

FeaturesThe scenario is all too common, patients presentingwith medical conditions who have co-occurringpsychological disorders, and vice versa. Clinicalchallenges include poor treatment outcome,low adherence, and impaired quality of life. Yetas a common clinical phenomenon, these co-morbidities tend to be understudied by researchersand undertreated by practitioners. Psychological Co-Morbidities of Physical [..]

ContentsObesity.- Diabetes.- HIV Infection.- Smoking.-Addictive Disorders.- Cardiovascular Disease.-Irritable Bowel Syndrome.- Cancer.- Asthma.-Autoimmune Disorders.- DevelopmentalDisabilities.- Neurological Disorders.- KidneyDisease.- Pain (Headache, Rheumatologic,and Orthopedic Disorders).- Obstetrical andGynecological Disorders.

Fields of interestPublic Health; Health Psychology; ClinicalPsychology





$179.00ISBN 978-1-4419-0030-2

I. Barofsky, The Quality of Life Institute, East Sandwich, MA, USA

QualityIts Definition and Measurement As Applied to the Medically Ill

Quality of life (QoL) is frequently discussed amonghealth care professionals and often invoked as a goalfor improvement, but somehow rarely defined, evenas it is measured. It is understood that some medicalpatients have a better QoL than others, but shouldit be assessed against an ideal state of well-being,or is it too personal and subjective to gauge? Cana better understanding of the concept help healthcare systems deliver services more effectively? IsQoL worth measuring at all? Probing sophisticatedconcepts in psychology, philosophy, neurocognition,and linguistics, Quality of Life breaks down thecognitive components that comprise the judgmentof quality, including description, evaluation, andvaluations, and applies them to issues specific toindividuals with chronic medical illness. In thiscontext, QoL assessment becomes essential toethical practice, a critical step toward improvingthe relationship between providers and clients. Theauthor considers linear, non-linear, and[..]

FeaturesQuality, as exemplified by Quality-of-life (QoL)assessment, is frequently discussed among healthcare professionals and often invoked as a goal forimprovement, but somehow rarely defined, even asit is regularly assessed. It is understood that somemedical patients have a better QoL than others, butshould the QoL achieved be compared to an idealstate, or is it too personal and subjective to gauge? [..]

ContentsPart I: Defining and Assessing Quality and Qualityof Life.- The Difficulty of Assessing Quality orQuality of Life.- The Role of Language in AssessingQuality or Quality of Life.- The Role of Cognition inAssessing Quality or Quality of Life.- Part II: Howto Assess Quality or Quality of Life.- The Role ofObjectivity or Subjectivity.- The Role of Signs orSymptoms.- Summary Measurement: The Role ofCategories or Domains.- Part III: What ContentShould Be Included in a HRQOL Assessment?.-Should Symptoms Be Included in a HRQOLAssessment?.- Should Health Status Indicators BeIncluded in[..]

Fields of interestHealth and Quality of Life; Cognitive Psychology;Quality of Life Research; Psychometrics; Theory ofMedicine / Bioethics





$179.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9818-7


N. Rekhtman, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, New York, NY, USA;J.A. Bishop, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore,Maryland

Quick Reference Handbook forSurgical Pathologists

This book is a compilation of high-yield, at-a-glancesummaries for various topics on which pathologistsfrequently need information in a quick referenceformat while at the microscope (or when crammingfor the boards). The authors are early-careerpathologists who have compiled this book from theperspective of pathologists-in-training. The focusis not organ-based histologic criteria, but rathereverything else that goes into pathologic diagnosesbut is difficult to keep committed to memory. Theemphasis is on immunohistochemistry, specialstains, grading systems, molecular markers, tumorsyndromes, and helpful clinical references. Thebook has a unique format in that the informationis presented primarily in tables and diagramsaccompanied by minimal explanatory text. Itis intended to serve as a ‘peripheral brain’ forpathology residents and also practicing pathologists,where frequently needed information is readilyaccessible and easy to navigate.

FeaturesThis book is a compilation of high-yield, at-a-glance summaries for various topics on whichpathologists frequently need information in a quickreference format while at the microscope (or whencramming for the boards). The authors are early-career pathologists who have compiled this bookfrom the perspective of pathologists-in-training.The focus is not organ-based histologic criteria, butrather [..]

ContentsImmunostains: Introduction.- Immunostains:Antibody Index.- Special Stains.- Grading.-Potpourri of Quick Morphologic References.-Tumor Syndromes.- Tumor Genetics andCytogenetics.- Potpourri of Quick ClinicalReferences for Pathologists.- Pathology WebResources.- CTP Coding.- Illustrated Glossary ofHistopathologic Descriptors.

Fields of interestPathology; Surgery




2011. XXI, 180 p. 183 illus. Softcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-642-20085-4

G. Michels, Universitätsklinik Köln; M. Kochanek,Universitätsklinik Köln (Eds.)

Repetitorium InternistischeIntensivmedizin

Internistische Intensivmedizin für die Weiterbildungund die Prüfung. Die Intensivmedizin ist einemenschliche und technische Herausforderung fürjeden Arzt. Die Behandlung vieler schwerkrankerPatienten mit einer "high tech"- Medizin erfordertgroßes theoretisches Wissen. Nicht alles kann manjeder Zeit parat haben und auswendig wissen. ImRepetitorium findet sich das gesamte Spektrum derinternistischen Intensivmedizin auf die Bedürfnisseim Klinikalltages zugeschnitten. ZahlreicheTabellen, Übersichten, Tipps zu Besonderheitenund Fallstricken sind ein zusätzliches Plus fürdie Praxis. Dargestellt werden alle relevantenThemen der internistischen Intensivmedizinmit Krankheitsbildern aus den FachgebietenKardiologie, Pneumologie, Neurologie, Angiologie,Gastroenterologie, Nephrologie, Onkologie,Infektiologie, Endokrinologie. Auch allgemeineAspekte der intensivmedizinischen Diagnostik undTherapie werden umfassend beschrieben. Durch dieumfassende und praxisnahe Systematik lassen[..]

FeaturesInternistische Intensivmedizin für die Weiterbildungund die Prüfung. Die Intensivmedizin ist einemenschliche und technische Herausforderung fürjeden Arzt. Die Behandlung vieler schwerkrankerPatienten mit einer "high tech"- Medizin erfordertgroßes theoretisches Wissen. Nicht alles kann manjeder Zeit parat haben und auswendig wissen. ImRepetitorium findet sich das gesamte Spektrum derinternistischen [..]

ContentsIntensivmedizinische Arbeitstechniken.-Hämodynamisches Monitoring.-Beatmungstherapie.- Analgosedierung.-Ernährungstherapie.- Transfusionsmedizin.-Kardiopulmonale Reanimation.- RechtlicheAspekte in der Intensivmedizin.- Kardiologie.-Angiologie.- Pneumologie.- GastroenterologischeKrankheitsbilder.- Nephrologie.-Onkologie.-Hämostaseologisch-thrombozytäre Krankheitsbilderauf der Intensivstation.-Infektiologie.-Endokrinologische Krankheitsbilder.-Intoxikationen.- Neurologie: UnklareBewusstlosigkeit/Koma, Intrazerebrale Blutung,Akute bakterielle Meningitis, GBS, akutePolyneuritis,[..]

Fields of interestIntensive / Critical Care Medicine; Internal Medicine




2011. XVIII, 664 S. Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-3-642-16840-6

V.R. Patel, Global Robotics Institute, Celebration Hospital,Celebration, FL, USA (Ed.)

Robotic Urologic Surgery

Robotic Urologic Surgery, Second Edition is anupdated and revised technical manual focusingon the various robotic approaches to roboticurologic surgical procedures. This book providesinstructions on how to develop a successful roboticsprogram, learn the various techniques, and improveoutcomes. It also aids the reader with helpful hintsto avoid pitfalls. Robotic Urologic Surgery, SecondEdition includes up-to-date contributions fromleading robotic urologic surgeons from around theworld. The detailed body of data which this bookprovides is supported by schematic diagrams andanatomic photographs to illustrate the concept beingdiscussed. Robotic Urologic Surgery, Second Editionis an essential guide for all urologists as a referenceto establish a robotics program, refine their surgicaltechnique, and provide information to patients.

FeaturesRobotic Urologic Surgery, Second Edition is anupdated and revised technical manual focusing onthe various robotic approaches to robotic urologicsurgical procedures. This book provides instructionson how to develop a successful robotics program,learn the various techniques, and improve outcomes.It also aids the reader with helpful hints to avoidpitfalls. Robotic Urologic Surgery, Second Edition [..]

ContentsSECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICSURGERY.- Evolution of Robotic Surgery: Past,Present and Future.- Launching a SuccessfulRobotic Program.- Training and Credentialing inRobotic Urological Surgery.- Robotics Training: AnInterdisciplinary Continuum for Success.- SECTION2: ROBOTIC SURGERY OF THE PROSTATE.-Neoplastic Prostate Pathology for the PracticingUrologist: When to Call Your Pathologist AboutPathology Results.- Assessing the Learning Curve forProstate Cancer Surgery.- Evidence-based CriticalAnalysis of Robotic Prostatectomy Outcomes.-Learning Robotic-Assisted Radical[..]

Fields of interestUrology / Andrology; Surgery; Minimally InvasiveSurgery




2012. XIX, 541 p. 252 illus., 219 in color. With onlinefiles/update. Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-1-84882-799-8


M. Wichmann, Mount Gambier General Hospital; D.C. Borgstrom,Mithoefer Center for Rural Surgery, Bassett Medical Center; N.R.Caron, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George,BC, Canada; G. Maddern, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Eds.)

Rural SurgeryChallenges and Solutions for the Rural Surgeon

Incorporating and balancing advancingsubspecialization is a significant challenge of modernsurgery. The changes of surgical education and earlysubspecialization is a smaller spectrum of experienceof graduating surgeons joining the rural workforce.Surgeons working in rural and remote hospitals,however, must be proficient in the great breadthof current surgical practice and face a number ofchallenges and demands that are specific to ruralsurgery. This textbook provides an update on theevidence and surgical techniques for the experiencedrural surgeon and most importantly is a guideline foryounger surgeons and surgical trainees joining thegeneral surgical workforce in rural and remote areasaround the world.

FeaturesIncorporating and balancing advancingsubspecialization is a significant challenge ofmodern surgery. The changes of surgical educationand early subspecialization is a smaller spectrumof experience of graduating surgeons joining therural workforce. Surgeons working in rural andremote hospitals, however, must be proficient in thegreat breadth of current surgical practice and face anumber of [..]

ContentsChallenges of Rural Surgery.- Pre- and PostoperativeCare.- Operative Care.- Relevant Orthopedicsfor General Surgeons.- Other Relevant OperativeSpecialities for General Surgeons.- Emergency Care.-Index.

Fields of interestSurgery; Abdominal Surgery; Thoracic Surgery;Cardiology; Gastroenterology; Orthopedics





$219.00ISBN 978-3-540-78679-5

M. Thomm, Universitätsklinikum Köln (Ed.)

Schmerzmanagement in der Pflege

Schmerzmanagement - zur Sicherung derLebensqualität Ihrer Patienten Jeder kenntSchmerzen – und weiß daher um die Bedeutungeiner effektiven Schmerzbehandlung. Diesekann jedoch nur leisten, wer das entsprechendeWissen und die notwendige Kompetenz mitbringt.Dabei sind es vor allem Pflegende, die mit ihremunmittelbaren Kontakt zum Patienten, einwichtiges Bindeglied in der Behandlungskettechronischer und akuter Schmerzen bilden. Hierfinden interessierte Pflegende und Teilnehmer derWeiterbildung zur Algesiologischen Fachassistenzalles Wissenswerte für ein angemessenesSchmerzmanagement in der Pflege: - Entstehungund Wahrnehmung von Schmerz - Schmerzarten -Umgang mit Schmerzpatienten - Pharmakologie -Schmerztherapeutische Möglichkeiten - PflegerischeAspekte der Schmerzbehandlung bei verschiedenenSchmerzpatienten. Plus: Orientiert am Pflegeprozess,mit Praxistipps und Handlungsanleitungen.Basierend auf dem Curriculum zur algesiologischenFachassistenz der DGSS.

FeaturesSchmerzmanagement - zur Sicherung derLebensqualität Ihrer Patienten Jeder kenntSchmerzen – und weiß daher um die Bedeutungeiner effektiven Schmerzbehandlung. Diesekann jedoch nur leisten, wer das entsprechendeWissen und die notwendige Kompetenz mitbringt.Dabei sind es vor allem Pflegende, die mit ihremunmittelbaren Kontakt zum Patienten, ein wichtigesBindeglied in der Behandlungskette [..]

ContentsAnatomie, Physiologie und Pathophysiologiedes Schmerzes - Schmerzanamnese,Methoden zur Schmerzerfassung undDokumentation - SchmerztherapeutischeMöglichkeitenKomplementärmedizinischeMaßnahmen - Professioneller Umgang mitSchmerzpatienten - Therapie akuter undpostoperativer Schmerzen - ChronischerSchmerz und Komorbidität- Schmerztherapie beiWundschmerz – Tumorschmerz - Palliative Careund Palliativpflege -Schmerzbehandlung im Alter- Schmerzbehandlung bei dementen Menschen- Schmerzen bei Frühgeborenen, Kindern undJugendlichen - Stumpf- und Phantomschmerzen- Rückenschmerzen -[..]

Fields of interestNursing




2012. XVI, 315 S. 51 Abb. Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-01320-1

C. Martin, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France; J.-L. Vincent, ErasmeHospital, Brussels, Belgium

Sepsis grave et choc septiqueDeuxième édition

Cette deuxième édition présente les élémentsmajeurs de la physiopathologie et rassemble desdonnées habituellement éparses sur la réanimationdu sepsis grave et le traitement antibiotique, armemajeure pour réduire la mortalité. Il fait le point surles thérapeutiques les plus récentes. Les médecinsréanimateurs trouveront dans les pages de cetouvrage de quoi établir une stratégie raisonnée,efficace et actualisée pour la prise en charge du sepsissévère et du choc septique.

FeaturesCette deuxième édition présente les élémentsmajeurs de la physiopathologie et rassemble desdonnées habituellement éparses sur la réanimationdu sepsis grave et le traitement antibiotique, armemajeure pour réduire la mortalité. Tous les textesont été soigneusement revus par leurs auteurs afinde proposer au lecteur une mise au point sur lesthérapeutiques les plus récentes à partir des dernièresdonnées de [..]

ContentsDéfinitions, généralités.- Physiopathologie(Médiateurs de l'inflammation, Défaillancecardiaque, Défaillance circulatoire, Rein – foie -tube digestif –poumon - cerveau, Prédispositionsgénétiques).- Présentation clinique.- Examenscomplémentaires.- Evaluation hémodynamique.-Principes thérapeutiques.- Traitement antibiotique.-Expansion volémique.- Traitement de la défaillancecirculatoire.- Traitement de la défaillancecardiaque.- Interférences avec la cascade immuno-inflammatoire.- Interférences avec l'hémostase .-Interférences avec l'axe corticotrope.- Hémofiltrationet plasmaphérèse.

Fields of interestIntensive / Critical Care Medicine; Anesthesiology;Infectious Diseases; Emergency Medicine



Due: octobre 13, 2011

2012. 326 p. (Le point sur ...) Softcover

$89.95ISBN 978-2-8178-0063-9


R.I. Fox, Rheumatology Clinic, Scripps Memorial Hospital andResearch Foundation, La Jolla, CA, USA; C.M. Fox, RheumatologyClinic, Scripps Memorial Hospital and Research Foundation, LaJolla, CA, USA (Eds.)

Sjögren’s SyndromePractical Guidelines to Diagnosis and Therapy

The key knowledge assembled in this bookcomprises today’s most comprehensive resourceon Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s patients requirethe care of a wide variety of clinical and surgicalspecialists to treat their disease and improve theirquality of life. This volume presents a broad multi-disciplinary approach, enlisting the expertise of well-respected authors from around the world, coveringthe specialties of rheumatology, ophthalmology, oralmedicine, oral surgery, otolaryngology, hematology,and others. This practical clinical resource beginswith an overview of Sjögren’s myths, pearls and tips,information for referring physicians, and diagnosticand classification and criteria. The second sectioncovers pathogenesis, providing the backbonefor our understanding current diagnostics andtherapeutics. The third section is devoted to clinicalmanifestations and therapeutic considerations. It covers the entire spectrum of symptoms andtreatment, infused with the experience and astute[..]

FeaturesThe key knowledge assembled in this bookcomprises today’s most comprehensive resourceon Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s patients requirethe care of a wide variety of clinical and surgicalspecialists to treat their disease and improve theirquality of life. This volume presents a broad multi-disciplinary approach, enlisting the expertise of well-respected authors from around the world, coveringthe [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- A Note from Sweden: Recollectionof Henrik Sjögren.- Myths, Pearls, and TipsRegarding Sjögren’s Syndrome.- Informationfor Referring Physicians and Patients.- CurrentConcepts on Classification Criteria andDisease Status Indexes in Sjögren's Syndrome.-Histopathology and Glandular Biopsies in Sjögren’sSyndrome.- Imaging Technology in Sjögren’sSyndrome: Non-invasive Evaluation of the SalivaryGlands.- Genomics and Viruses in Sjögren’sSyndrome.- Autoantibodies and Autoantigens inSjögren’s Syndrome.- B-cell Epitopes of Sjögren’sSyndrome Related Autoantigens Ro/SSA and[..]

Fields of interestRheumatology; Otorhinolaryngology;Ophthalmology; Internal Medicine





$219.00ISBN 978-1-60327-956-7

S. Rudenstine, New York, NY, USA; S. Galea, Columbia University,New York, NY, USA

The Causes and BehavioralConsequences of DisastersModels informed by the global experience 1950-2005

The Causes and Behavioral Consequences ofDisasters brings a public health perspective to theliterature, reflecting the increasing importance ofthe field in both disaster preparedness and disasterresponse. Arguing that a disaster is not only theevent but its aftermath as well, the authors applysalient local content to the study of scenarios rangingfrom the Cuzco, Peru, earthquake of 1950 to theColumbine school shooting, the Oklahoma Citybombing, and 9/11. These case studies form thebasis for models of vulnerabilities to disasters andpopulation behavior following disasters, illustratinghow careful pre-event planning and coordinatedpost-event response strategies can minimize theinitial damage and negative aftereffects. The Causesand Behavioral Consequences of Disasters willfurther professional discussion and understandingamong a wide range of professionals and studentsacross public health, mental health, education, healthadministration and policy, social work, and the socialsciences.

FeaturesThe World Trade Center attacks. A typhoid outbreakin Eastern Europe. Hurricane Katrina. While eachis a unique disaster, devastating events such as theseare united both by their causes, and by the wide-ranging, and long-lasting health consequencesthat characterize their aftermath. Many of theseconsequences can be controlled or avoided. TheCauses and Behavioral Consequences of Disastersbrings a public [..]

ContentsPart I: Understanding Disasters and TheirConsequences.- Understanding Disasters: TheMissing Role of Context.- Broadening OurConception of Disasters and Their Consequences.-Part II: Why Do Disasters Happen?.- Vulnerabilitiesand Capacities that Shape the Consequences ofDisasters.- A Conceptual Model: Understandingthe Causes and Consequences of Disasters.- AContinuum of Vulnerabilities and Capabilities.-Case Study: Venezuela Floods.- IntermittentStressors.- Case Study: New York City SubwayFire.- Intermittent Protectors.- Case Study: PeruEarthquake.- Part III: What Happens After[..]

Fields of interestPublic Health




2012. VII, 190 p. 21 illus., 17 in color. Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0316-6

N. Juth, Karolinska institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; C. Munthe,University of Gothenburg, Sweden

The Ethics of Screening in HealthCare and MedicineServing Society or Serving the Patient?

Medical or health-oriented screening programs areamongst the most debated aspects of health careand public health practices in health care and publichealth ethics, as well as health policy discussions.In spite of this, most treatments of screening in theresearch literature restrict themselves to isolatedscientific aspects, sometimes complemented byeconomic analyses or loose speculations regardingpolicy aspects. At the same time, recent advancesin medical genetics and technology, as well as arapidly growing societal focus on public healthconcerns, inspires an increase in suggested orrecently started screening programs. This bookinvolves an in-depth analysis of the ethical, politicaland philosophical issues related to health-orientedscreening programs. It explores the considerationsthat arise when heath care interacts with othersocietal institutions on a large scale, as is the casewith screening: What values may be promotedor compromised by screening programs? Whatconflicts of[..]

FeaturesMedical or health-oriented screening programs areamongst the most debated aspects of health careand public health practices in health care and publichealth ethics, as well as health policy discussions.In spite of this, most treatments of screening in theresearch literature restrict themselves to isolatedscientific aspects, sometimes complemented byeconomic analyses or loose speculations regarding[..]

ContentsAcknowledgements.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- 1.1The Wilson and Jungner Criteria.- 1.2 Point andPlan.- 1.3 The Concept of Screening.- Chapter 2:Why Screening?.- 2.1 Screening, Treatment andPrevention: Preliminary Remarks.- 2.2 Health: Lifeand Well-being.- 2.2.1 Health and Counselling.-2.2.2 The Good of People and of the Population.-2.3 Autonomy.- 2.3.1 Respecting and PromotingAutonomy.- 2.3.2 Promoting Autonomy throughScreening.- 2.4 Justice.- 2.5 Summary.-Chapter3: Screening – What, When and Whom?.- 3.1Diseases and Groups.- 3.1.1 Prenatal Screening.-3.1.2 Neonatal Screening.-[..]

Fields of interestTheory of Medicine / Bioethics; Philosophy ofMedicine; Public Health




2012. X, 175 p. (International Library of Ethics, Law, andthe New Medicine, Vol. 51) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2044-2


V. Mandala, Palermo, Italy (Ed.)

The Role of Laparoscopy inEmergency Abdominal Surgery

This is the first time a book about laparoscopy inemergency abdominal surgery has been published.Numerous articles have been published in specificsurgical journals, but, until now, there has notbeen a book that collates all the aspects of thislittle-known field. The aim of this volume is toachieve a complete and easy presentation of allthe implications associated with laparoscopy inemergency abdominal surgery. The book should bea manual that can be easily consulted by digestive,general, and specialized surgeons, especially inan emergency. The authors’ contributions arefounded on evidence-based medicine, which givethe book scientific credibility, but this is coupledwith their experience of daily practice, which adds animportant complementary dimension to evidence-based medicine. This is balanced by an emphasis onclarity and accessibility, because the ultimate aim ofthe book is educational. We hope this book will befrequently consulted, in depth, not only by specialistpractitioners,[..]

FeaturesThis is the first time a book about laparoscopy inemergency abdominal surgery has been published.Numerous articles have been published in specificsurgical journals, but, until now, there has notbeen a book that collates all the aspects of thislittle-known field. The aim of this volume is toachieve a complete and easy presentation of allthe implications associated with laparoscopy inemergency abdominal [..]

Contents1 Diagnostic Laparoscopy.-2 Gastroduodenal Ulcer.-3 Acute Cholecystitis.- 4 Acute Pancreatitis.- 5Acute Appendicitis.- 6 Acute Diverticulitis .- 7Small Bowel Obstruction due to Adhesions .- 8Incarcerated Hernia .- 9 Mesenteric Ischemia .- 10Gynecologic Disorders .- 11 Nonspecific AbdominalPain.- 12 Digestive Bleeding and Laparoscopy.- 13Laparoscopy in Acute Postoperative Complications.-14 After Laparoendoscopic Surgery.- 15 AbdominalTrauma and Laparoscopy.

Fields of interestAbdominal Surgery; Minimally Invasive Surgery




2012. 208 p. (Updates in Surgery) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-88-470-2326-0

G. De Manzoni, Università di Verona, Italy (Ed.)

Treatment of Esophageal andHypopharingeal Squamous CellCarcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus has alower incidence than other gastrointestinal tractcancer; however, there are many difficult issuedrelated to the choice of appropriate therapy for thesepatients. In recent years, the use of multimodaltreatment has greatly improved the prognosis ofpatients affected by this disease but several aspectsof the oncological and surgical management are stillcontroversial. This book aims to give a homogeneousapproach to esophageal cancer treatment, basedon the author’s lifetime experience in conjunctionwith exhaustive review of recent literature. Ineach chapter surgeons and oncologists will findappropriate tools for correct management of thediagnosis and therapy of this difficult disease.The book analyzes all the aspects of staging andtreatment, such as modern diagnostic and stagingtechniques (MRI or PET-CT), endoscopic treatmentof early cancer, new minimally invasive and opensurgical techniques, and combined treatment. Inaddition, there are[..]

FeaturesSquamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus has alower incidence than other gastrointestinal tractcancer; however, there are many difficult issuedrelated to the choice of appropriate therapy for thesepatients. In recent years, the use of multimodaltreatment has greatly improved the prognosis ofpatients affected by this disease but several aspects ofthe oncological and surgical management are still [..]

ContentsSECTION I Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx andCervical Esophagus.- SECTION II Carcinoma ofthe Thoracic Esophagus.- SECTION III OperativeTechnique.

Fields of interestSurgery; Oncology; Radiotherapy; Gastroenterology




2012. 208 p. 70 illus. (Updates in Surgery) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-88-470-2329-1

J. Rouëssé, Paris, France (Ed.)

Une histoire du cancer du sein enOccidentEnseignements et réflexions

Si selon Soltjenitsyne, le mélanome est la reine destumeurs malignes, depuis toujours le cancer du seinen est le modèle. Qu’il s’agisse de l’épidémiologie,de l’étiologie, de la pathogénie, du diagnostic et dutraitement, l’évolution des idées au cours des sièclesexplique bien souvent les nôtres. Certes le diagnosticet le traitement de ce fléau ont fait en moins de deuxsiècles des progrès extraordinaires mais certainesquestions restent toujours sans réponses et beaucoupd’idées que l’on croit modernes sont en fait fortanciennes. Le propos de l’auteur n’est pas ici celuide l’historien, mais celui du médecin recherchantle fil conducteur à savoir comment l’applicationplus ou moins consciente du modèle des maladiesinfectieuses à celui des cancers a conduit à bien desdésillusions. Mais aussi, comment les nouvellesdonnées de la biologie moléculaire vont sans douteamener à un démembrement de cette affection etfont déjà naître de nouveaux espoirs thérapeutiques.

FeaturesDepuis toujours, le cancer du sein est le modèle descancers. L’importante augmentation de sa fréquence,liée essentiellement à l’allongement de la durée devie et aux modes de vie, en a fait un vrai problèmede santé publique. Heureusement, les progrès desméthodes diagnostiques, la précocité de leur mise enœuvre et les avancées considérables en matière dethérapeutique ont grandement diminué le risque [..]

Fields of interestOncology; History of Medicine



Due: octobre 18, 2011

2012. XXVIII, 232 p. Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-2-8178-0186-5

springer.com Meteorology / Climatology 185

Meteorology /Climatology

N. Mölders, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, USA

Land-Use and Land-Cover ChangesImpact on Climate and Air Quality

Wildfires, changing glaciers, deforestation, open-pit mining, increasing demands for food and bio-fuel production and the growth of megacitieschange our landscape. The book comprehensivelyreviews the current knowledge on how naturaland anthropogenic land-use/cover changes affectweather, air quality and climate worldwide andexplains how these changes may trigger further land-use/cover changes. It discusses how anthropogenicland-use/cover changes have affected local andregional climate and air quality since the settlementof America and the industrialisation. It addressesthe topic how long-range transport of pollutantsand dust of devasted areas as well as teleconnectionsmay cause changes far away from the areas where theland-use/cover changes occurred, for which land-use/cover change may become an international issuesimilar to CO2. It also discusses relations to globalchange and future societal and scientific challengesrelated to land-use/cover changes.

FeaturesWildfires, changing glaciers, deforestation, open-pit mining, increasing demands for food and bio-fuel production and the growth of megacitieschange our landscape. The book comprehensivelyreviews the current knowledge on how naturaland anthropogenic land-use/cover changes affectweather, air quality and climate worldwide andexplains how these changes may trigger further land-use/cover changes. It [..]

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Physical and chemicalprinciples.- 3. Impact of land-cover and land-coverchanges.- 4. Future challenges.- 5. Conclusions.-Appendix: List of abbreviations.- Index.

Fields of interestMeteorology / Climatology; AtmosphericProtection / Air Quality Control / Air Pollution;Physical Geography




2012. IX, 189 p. 42 illus., 2 in color. (Atmospheric andOceanographic Sciences Library, Vol. 44) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-94-007-1526-4

Pharmacy

U. Schwabe, Universität Heidelberg; D. Paffrath, Kiel (Eds.)

Arzneiverordnungs-Report 2011Aktuelle Daten, Kosten, Trends und Kommentare

Seit 1985 werden die Entwicklungen dervertragsärztlichen Arzneiverordnungen imArzneiverordnungs-Report analysiert. Im Jahre 2010wurden 791 Millionen Verordnungen (davon 626Mio. Fertigarzneimittelverordnungen) von 140 303Vertragsärzten ausgestellt. In 40 Indikationsgruppenwerden aktuelle Verordnungstrends dargestellt.Erstmals werden auch Arzneimittel für selteneKrankheiten analysiert.

FeaturesSeit 1985 werden die Entwicklungen dervertragsärztlichen Arzneiverordnungen imArzneiverordnungs-Report analysiert. Im Jahre 2010wurden 791 Millionen Verordnungen (davon 626Mio. Fertigarzneimittelverordnungen) von 140 303Vertragsärzten ausgestellt. In 40 Indikationsgruppenwerden aktuelle Verordnungstrends dargestellt.Erstmals werden auch Arzneimittel für selteneKrankheiten analysiert.

ContentsArzneiverordnungen.- Neue Arzneimittel.-Spezialpräparate.- Ökonom. Aspekte Hemmstoffed. Renin-Angiotensin-Syst.- Analgetika.-Antiallergika.- Antianämika.- Antibiotika/Chemotherap.- Antidementiva.- Antidiabetika.-Antiemetika/Antivertiginosa.- Antiepileptika.-Antihypertonika.- Antikoagulantien/Thrombozytenaggr.hemmer.- Antirheumatika/Antiphlogistika.- Antitussiva/Expektorantien.-Betarezeptorenblocker.- Bronchospasmolytika/Antiasthmatika.- Calciumantag.- Corticosteroide.-Dermatika.- Diuretika.- DurchblutungsförderndeMittel.- Gichtmittel.- Gynäkologika.-Herztherapeutika.-[..]

Fields of interestPharmacy; General Practice / Family Medicine;Internal Medicine




2011. XIV, 1121 S. 81 Abb. Softcover

$69.95ISBN 978-3-642-21991-7

M. Beer, Berlin; R. Rutschke, Berlin

Kommunikation - Erfolgsfaktor inder ApothekeKundengespräche, Teambildung, Wirkung der Apotheke

Kommunikation - mehr als nur Gerede!GelungeneKommunikation legt den Grundpfeiler für denErfolg in Ihrer Apotheke. Die Autoren erklärenim ersten Teil des Buches in prägnanten Wortendie Grundlagen der Kommunikation und gebenwertvolle Tipps für ihr Gelingen. Im anschließendenTeil beschäftigen sich die Autoren mit derKommunikation im Inneren. Denn nur wenn imTeam die Verständigung funktioniert, stimmtauch der äußere Eindruck, auf den im letztenTeil des Buches eingegangen wird. Hier wirdgezielt auf die Kommunikation mit dem Kundeneingegangen.Neben theoretischen Grundlagenrunden viele Praxistipps, Berücksichtigungder ABDA-Leitlinien und Beispiele aus demApothekenalltag das Werk ab.

FeaturesKommunikation – mehr als nur Gerede! GelungeneKommunikation ist der Grundpfeiler für denErfolg Ihrer Apotheke. Drei Aspekte finden indiesem Buch besondere Beachtung:Grundlagenerfolgreicher KommunikationKommunikation mitdem KundenKommunikation im TeamDer Fokusliegt auf Gesprächen mit Kunden und Kollegen. DieAutoren geben wertvolle Hinweise, um [..]

Fields of interestPharmacy; Practice Management





$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-17159-8

186 Philosophy springer.com

Philosophy

K. Sadegh-Zadeh, University of Munster, Germany

Handbook of Analytic Philosophy ofMedicine

Medical practice is practiced morality, and clinicalresearch belongs to normative ethics. The presentbook elucidates and advances this thesis by: 1.analyzing the structure of medical language,knowledge, and theories; 2. inquiring into thefoundations of the clinical encounter; 3. introducingthe logic and methodology of clinical decision-making; 4. suggesting comprehensive theories oforganism, life, and psyche; of health, illness, anddisease; of etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention,and therapy; and 5. investigating the moral andmetaphysical issues central to medical practice andresearch.

Features Medical practice is practiced morality, and clinicalresearch belongs to normative ethics. The presentbook elucidates and advances this thesis by: 1.analyzing the structure of medical language,knowledge, and theories; 2. inquiring into thefoundations of the clinical encounter; 3. introducingthe logic and methodology of clinical decision-making; 4. suggesting comprehensive theories oforganism, [..]

ContentsPart I The Language of Medicine.- 1. The EpistemicImpact of Medical Language.- 2. The Syntax andSemantics of Medical Language.- 3. The Pragmaticsof Medical Language.- 4. Varieties of MedicalConcepts.- 5. Fundamentals of Medical ConceptFormation.- Part II Medical Praxiology.- 6. ThePatient.- 7. The Physician.- 8. Clinical Practice.-Part III Medical Epistemology.- 9. The Architectureof Medical Knowledge.- 10. Types of MedicalKnowledge.- 11. The Semantics and Pragmatics ofMedical Knowledge.- 12. Technoconstructivism.-Part IV Medical Deontics .- 13. Morality, Ethics,and[..]

Fields of interestPhilosophy of Medicine; Medicine (general);Computational Biology / Bioinformatics




2012. XXXII, 1125 p. (Philosophy and Medicine, Vol.113) Hardcover

$559.00ISBN 978-94-007-2259-0

S. Mauskopf, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; T. Schmaltz,University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Eds.)

Integrating History and Philosophyof ScienceProblems and Prospects

Though the publication of Kuhn's Structure ofScientific Revolutions seemed to herald the adventof a unified study of the history and philosophyof science, it is a hard fact that history of scienceand philosophy of science have increasinglygrown apart. Recently, however, there has been aseries of workshops on both sides of the Atlantic(called '&HPS') intended to bring historians andphilosophers of science together to discuss newintegrative approaches. This is therefore an especiallyappropriate time to explore the problems with andprospects for integrating history and philosophy ofscience. The original essays in this volume, all fromspecialists in the history of science or philosophyof science, offer such an exploration from a widevariety of perspectives. The volume combinesgeneral reflections on the current state of history andphilosophy of science with studies of the relationbetween the two disciplines in specific historical andscientific cases.

FeaturesThough the publication of Kuhn's Structure ofScientific Revolutions seemed to herald the adventof a unified study of the history and philosophyof science, it is a hard fact that history of scienceand philosophy of science have increasinglygrown apart. Recently, however, there has been aseries of workshops on both sides of the Atlantic(called '&HPS') intended to bring historians andphilosophers of [..]

ContentsIntroduction Part I: General Reflections., ThomasKuhn and Interdisciplinary Conversation:Why Historians and Philosophers of ScienceStopped Talking to One Another-. The Historyand Philosophy of Science History. - What inTruth Divides Historians and Philosophers ofScience?. - History and Philosophy of Science:Recollections and Reflections. - Philosophy ofScience and Its Historical Reconstructions. - TheUnderdetermination Debate: How Lack of HistoryLeads to Bad Philosophy.- Part II: Case StudiesBeyond Case Studies: History as Philosophy.- Hidden Entities and Experimental[..]

Fields of interestPhilosophy of Science; History; InterdisciplinaryStudies; History of Medicine; History of Philosophy




2012. X, 249 p. 1 illus. (Boston Studies in the Philosophyof Science, Vol. 263) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-1744-2

C.W. Maris, Faculty of Law, University of Amsterdam,Netherlands; F.C.L.M. Jacobs, Faculty of the Humanities,University of Amsterdam, Netherlands (Eds.)

Law, Order and FreedomA Historical Introduction to Legal Philosophy

The central question in legal philosophy is therelationship between law and morality. The legalsystems of many countries around the worldhave been influenced by the principles of theEnlightenment: freedom, equality and fraternity. Theposition is similar in relation to the accompanyingstate ideal of the democratic constitutional state aswell as the notion of a welfare state. The foundationof these principles lies in the ideal of individualautonomy. The law must in this view guarantee asocial order which secures the equal freedom of all.This freedom is moreover fundamental because inmodern pluralistic societies a great diversity of viewsexist concerning the appropriate way of life. Thisfreedom ideal is however also strongly contested.In Law, Order and Freedom, a historical overviewis given pertaining to the question of the extent towhich the modern Enlightenment values can serve asthe universal foundation of law and society.

FeaturesLaw, Order and Freedom gives an account of thehistory of Western legal and political philosophy,starting with the pre-Socratics and ending withRawls. It examines in detail the development ofthe Enlightenment values of freedom and equality,the foremost principles of many present-dayconstitutions. The underlying ideal of individualautonomy, characteristic of modern times, hasnevertheless been [..]

ContentsChapter 1 Legal Philosophy: The Most ImportantControversies; Maris.- Chapter 2 Antiquity andthe Middle Ages; Van der Vliet (2.1-2.4, withcontributions by Maris), Jacobs (2.5-2.8, withcontributions by Van der Vliet).- Chapter 3 TheCommencement of the Modern Age; Den Hartogh,with an introduction by Maris.- Chapter 4 Hobbes,Locke and Spinoza; Den Hartogh (4.1, 4.2, 4.4),Jacobs (4.3).- Chapter 5 Eighteenth-Century FrenchEnlightenment; Kaptein (5.1-5.7; 5.6 partly byMaris).- Chapter 6 The Synthesis of Kant; Maris (6.1,6.2, 6.5), Jacobs (6.3, 6.4.3, 6.6), Van der Vliet (6.4.1,[..]

Fields of interestPhilosophy of Law; Theories of Law, Philosophy ofLaw, Legal History; Political Philosophy




2012. XIII, 388 p. 1 illus. (Law and Philosophy Library,Vol. 94) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1456-4

springer.com Philosophy 187

M. Katsumori, Akita University, Akita, Japan

Niels Bohr's ComplementarityIts Structure, History, and Intersections with Hermeneuticsand Deconstruction

This book explores the modern physicist NielsBohr’s philosophical thought, specifically his pivotalidea of complementarity, with a focus on the relationbetween the roles of what he metaphorically calls“spectators” and “actors.” It seeks to spell out thestructural and historical complexity of the idea ofcomplementarity in terms of different modes of the‘spectator-actor’ relation, showing, in particular, thatthe reorganization of Bohr’s thought starting fromhis 1935 debate with Einstein and his collaboratorsis characterized by an extension of the dynamicconception of complementarity from non-physicalcontexts to the very field of quantum theory. Further,linked with this analysis, the book situates Bohr’scomplementarity in contemporary philosophicalcontext by examining its intersections with post-Heideggerian hermeneutics as well as Derrideandeconstruction. Specifically, it points to both theclose affinities and the differences between Bohr’sidea of the ‘actor-spectator’ relation and[..]

FeaturesThis book explores the modern physicist NielsBohr’s philosophical thought, specifically his pivotalidea of complementarity, with a focus on the relationbetween the roles of what he metaphorically calls“spectators” and “actors.” It seeks to spell out thestructural and historical complexity of the idea ofcomplementarity in terms of different modes of the‘spectator-actor’ relation, showing, in [..]

Contents Bohr and the Development of QuantumTheory: A Brief Review.- An Overview ofBohr’s Complementarity.- Prior Interpretationsof Complementarity .- A Philosophical-HistoricalAnalysis of Complementarity.- Intersectionswith Hermeneutic Philosophy.- Intersectionswith Derridean Deconstruction.- ConcludingRemarks .- References.

Fields of interestPhilosophy of Science; Modern Philosophy; Historyof Science




2011. XIV, 176 p. 6 illus. (Boston Studies in thePhilosophy of Science, Vol. 286) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-1747-3

C. Streffer, C.F. Gethmann, Europäische Akademie, BadNeuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany; G. Kamp, Europäische Akademie,Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler; W. Kröger, ETH Zürich, Switzerland; E.Rehbinder, Universität Frankfurt, Germany; O. Renn, Akademiefür Technikfolgenabschätzung Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart,Germany

Radioactive WasteTechnical and Normative Aspects of its Disposal

Radioactive waste (above all highly radioactivewastes from nuclear installations) caused byresearch, medicine and technology must be disposedof safely. However both the strategies disputed forthe disposal of radioactive waste as well as concreteproposals for choosing a location for final wastedisposal are highly debatable. An appropriatedisposal must conform to both complex, technicalrequirements and fulfill the radio-biologicalconditions to appropriately protect man and nature.Ethical, legal and social conditions must also beconsidered. An interdisciplinary team from various,relevant fields compiled the current status-quo anddeveloped criteria and strategies, which on the onehand meet the requirements of optimal warning andprevention of risk for present and future generations,and additionally on the other hand meet the needsof what current society agrees what is expectedto be allowed. This study can be understood asan advanced and continuing contribution to thecorresponding[..]

FeaturesWaste caused by the use of radioactive materialin research, medicine and technologies, aboveall high level waste from nuclear power plants,must be disposed of safely. However, the strategiesdiscussed for the disposal of radioactive waste aswell as proposals for choosing a proper site for finalwaste disposal are strongly debated. An appropriatedisposal must satisfy complex technical [..]

ContentsExecutive Summary and Recommendations.-Technical and Normative Foundations.- Annex andApparatus.-

Fields of interestEthics; Waste Management / Waste Technology;Nuclear Engineering; Nuclear Energy; TechnologyManagement




2012. XXIV, 468 p. 42 illus. (Ethics of Science andTechnology Assessment, Vol. 38) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-3-642-22924-4

M. Winter, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, USA

Rethinking Virtue Ethics

Rethinking Virtue Ethics offers a model ofAristotelian virtue ethics based on a deductiveparadigm. This book argues that, contrary towhat many contemporary thinkers are inclinedto believe, Aristotelian virtue ethics is consistentwith at least some action-guiding moral principlesbeing true unconditionally, and that a justificationfor general moral principles can be grounded infundamental concepts within Aristotle’s theory.An analysis of ethical propositions that hold forthe most part is proposed that fits well within thedeductive paradigm developed. This uniqueinterpretation of virtue ethics has implications forrecent discussions of the virtues in social psychology,issues about how fundamental moral principlesare known, questions about the justification ofinalienable rights, debates about moral particularismand generalism, and discussions of moral realismand anti-realism.

FeaturesRethinking Virtue Ethics offers a model ofAristotelian virtue ethics based on a deductiveparadigm. This book argues that, contrary to whatmany contemporary thinkers are inclined to believe,Aristotelian virtue ethics is consistent with at leastsome action-guiding moral principles being trueunconditionally, and that a justification for generalmoral principles can be grounded in fundamental [..]

Fields of interestEthics; Personality and Social Psychology




2012. IX, 183 p. 1 illus. (Library of Ethics and AppliedPhilosophy, Vol. 28) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2192-0

188 Philosophy springer.com

A.-T. Tymieniecka, World Phenomenology Institute, Hanover, NH,USA

The Fullness of the Logos in the Keyof LifeBook II. Christo-Logos: Metaphysical Rhapsodies of Faith(Itinerarium mentis in deo)

This highly personal account of a lifetime’s spiritualand philosophical enquiry charts the author’sjourney of faith through contemporary culture.Distinguishing between what she posits as the‘universal’ and the ‘rhapsodic’ logos, Tymienieckainterrogates concepts as varied as creativity and themedia, joy and suffering, and truth and ambiguity.She contemplates the possibilities and limits ofcommunication between human beings, and outlineswhat she calls the ‘transnatural destiny’ of the humansoul. The book asserts that unlike theory, whichunfolds a logical continuity, and unlike dialogue,which is directed sequentially upward towardintellectual conclusions, the mode of reflection of the‘rhapsodic logos’ imposes no limits or caps upon itsunderstanding. Instead, the ‘logoic’ flow interlacesthe rhapsodic cadences of our reflections on reality,in all their innumerable fluctuations, and sifts themto mold the intimate mind/soul inwardness that weexperience as faith. The radiative meditations[..]

FeaturesThis highly personal account of a lifetime’s spiritualand philosophical enquiry charts the author’sjourney of faith through contemporary culture.Distinguishing between what she posits as the‘universal’ and the ‘rhapsodic’ logos, Tymienieckainterrogates concepts as varied as creativity and themedia, joy and suffering, and truth and ambiguity.She contemplates the possibilities and limits of [..]

ContentsPreface.-Pro-logos.-Pars I.-A period of preparationfor faiththe first sermon of timothy thedispossessed:the quest.-Pars II.-Glimmerings.-Thesecond sermon of timothy the dispossessed:doesgod speak to the soul?.-Pars III.-The window uponthe absolute.-Pars IV.-Opening the window tothe absolute.-Pars V.-Retracing our steps to thecave, illuminating it.-Pars VI.-In the pursuit oftruth.-Pars VII.-Embodiment: our inward dramasituated within the world of life, nature, and thecosmosthe third sermon of timothy:.-The mysteryof incarnationpars.- Pars VIII.-The constitutivearchetypes:the[..]

Fields of interestPhilosophy of Religion; Classical Philosophy;Metaphysics; Phenomenology




2012. VIII, 197 p. (Analecta Husserliana, Vol. 111)Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2256-9

J.-W. Van der Rijt, University of Amsterdam, Department ofPhilosophy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Importance of AssentA Theory of Coercion and Dignity

The view that persons are entitled to respectbecause of their moral agency is commonplacein contemporary moral theory. What exactly thisrespect entails, however, is far less uncontroversial.In this book, Van der Rijt argues powerfully thatthis respect for persons’ moral agency must alsoencompass respect for their subjective moraljudgments – even when these judgments can beshown to be fundamentally flawed. Van der Rijtscrutinises the role persons’ subjective moraljudgments play within the context of coercion anddomination. His fresh, original analysis of Kant’sthird formulation of the Categorical Imperativereveals how these judgments are intimatelyconnected to a person’s dignity. The result is aninsightful new account of coercion, a novel Kantianreformulation of the republican notion of non-domination and a compelling, innovative argumentin favour of retributive justice."In this admirablyclear and insightful work, Van der Rijt develops anoriginal account of coercion and dignity.[..]

FeaturesThe view that persons are entitled to respectbecause of their moral agency is commonplacein contemporary moral theory. What exactly thisrespect entails, however, is far less uncontroversial.In this book, Van der Rijt argues powerfully thatthis respect for persons’ moral agency must alsoencompass respect for their subjective moraljudgments – even when these judgments can beshown to be fundamentally [..]

ContentsAcknowledgements.- Introduction.- Part I:Coercion.- 1. The Analysis of Coercion._ 1.1Introduction_ 1.2 Evaluating coercion accounts_1.3 The position of the coerced_ 1.4 The roleof the coercer_ 1.5 Summary.- 2. Coercion andMoral Judgment _ 2.1 A definition of coercion_2.2 Discussion_ 2.3 Applications.- Part II: Dignityand Interference .- 3. A Kantian Perspective_ 3.1Introduction_ 3.2 Considering oneself wronged_3.3 Moral agents, chosen ends, and wrongfulinterference .- 4. Moral Objections and theCategorical Imperative_ 4.1 Introduction_ 4.2Coercion and disagreement_ 4.3 The[..]

Fields of interestEthics; Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law,Legal History; Political Science, general; PoliticalPhilosophy; Criminal Law




2012. X, 157 p. (Library of Ethics and AppliedPhilosophy, Vol. 25) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-0765-8

S. Rahman, Université de Lille, Lille, France; G. Primiero, FWO& Ghent University, Gent, Belgium; M. Marion, Université duQuébec à Montréal, QC, Canada (Eds.)

The Realism-Antirealism Debate inthe Age of Alternative Logics

The relation between logic and knowledge hasbeen at the heart of a lively debate since the 1960s.On the one hand, the epistemic approachesbased their formal arguments in the mathematicsof Brouwer and intuitionistic logic. FollowingMichael Dummett, they started to call themselvesàntirealists'. Others persisted with the formalbackground of the Frege-Tarski tradition, whereCantorian set theory is linked via model theoryto classical logic. Jaakko Hintikka tried to unifyboth traditions by means of what is now knownas èxplicit epistemic logic'. Under this view,epistemic contents are introduced into the objectlanguage as operators yielding propositions frompropositions, rather than as metalogical constraintson the notion of inference.The Realism-Antirealismdebate has thus had three players: classical logicians,intuitionists and explicit epistemic logicians. Theeditors of the present volume believe that in the ageof Alternative Logics, where manifold developmentsin logic happen at a[..]

FeaturesThe relation between logic and knowledge hasbeen at the heart of a lively debate since the 1960s.On the one hand, the epistemic approachesbased their formal arguments in the mathematicsof Brouwer and intuitionistic logic. FollowingMichael Dummett, they started to call themselvesàntirealists'. Others persisted with the formalbackground of the Frege-Tarski tradition, whereCantorian set theory is [..]

ContentsPreface.- Acknowledgements.- List of Contributors.-Contents.- On When a Disjunction is Informative;Patrick Allo.- 1. Pluralism about Consequence andContent.- 2. Situated and Worldly Content.- 3.Factual and Constraining Content.- 4. ModellingContent.- 5. Three Objections Revisited.-References.- My own truth; Alexandre Billon.-1. Introduction.- 2. The Truth-Teller is context-sensitive.- 3. The Truth-Teller is relative.- 4. Otherpathologies of self-reference.- 4.1 The Liar.- 4.2Other semantic pathologies.- 4.3 Immunity torevenge problems.- 5. Dissolutions, cassations and[..]

Fields of interestLogic; Epistemology; Theory of Computation




2012. XVI, 346 p. 59 illus. (Logic, Epistemology, and theUnity of Science, Vol. 23) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1922-4

springer.com Physics 189

Y. Shramko, State Pedagogical University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine; H.Wansing, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Truth and FalsehoodAn Inquiry into Generalized Logical Values

The book presents a thoroughly elaborated logicaltheory of generalized truth-values understood assubsets of some established set of (basic) truthvalues. After elucidating the importance of the verynotion of a truth value in logic and philosophy,we examine some possible ways of generalizingthis notion. The useful four-valued logic of first-degree entailment by Nuel Belnap and the notionof a bilattice (a lattice of truth values with twoordering relations) constitute the basis for furthergeneralizations. By doing so we elaborate the ideaof a multilattice, and most notably, a trilattice oftruth values – a specific algebraic structure withinformation ordering and two distinct logicalorderings, one for truth and another for falsity.Each logical order not only induces its own logicalvocabulary, but determines also its own entailmentrelation. We consider both semantic and syntacticways of formalizing these relations and constructvarious logical calculi.

FeaturesThe book presents a thoroughly elaborated logicaltheory of generalized truth values understood assubsets of some established set of (basic) truthentities. After elucidating the importance of the verynotion of a truth value in logic and philosophy, theauthors examine some possible ways of generalizingthis notion. The useful four-valued logic of first-degree entailment by Nuel Belnap and MichaelDunn [..]

Contents1 Truth Values 2 Truth Values and the SlingshotArgument 3 Generalized Truth Values: FromFOUR2 to SIXTEEN3 4 Generalized Truth Values:SIXTEEN3 and Beyond Axiom Systems for TrilatticeLogics Sequent Systems for Trilattice LogicsIntuitionistic Trilattice Logics Generalized TruthValues and Many-valued Logics: HarmoniousMany-valued Logics . Generalized Truth Valuesand Many-valued Logics: Suszko’s Thesis FurtherDevelopments References Index

Fields of interestLogic; Mathematical Logic and Foundations;Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages




2012. XIII, 246 p. 19 illus. (Trends in Logic, Vol. 36)Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-0906-5

Physics

D.A. Levin, Penn State University, University Park, PA, USA; I.J.Wysong, ARL/RZSA, Edwards AFB, CA, USA; A.L. Garcia, San JoséState University, CA, USA; H. Abarbanel, University of California,San Diego, CA, USA (Eds.)

27th International Symposium onRarefied Gas Dynamics, 2010Part 1; Part 2

The RGD Symposia are highly inter-disciplinaryand encompass all aspects of rarefaction and non-equilibrium phenomena in gases, where flows takeplace on a spatial scale comparable to the meanfree path of a gas. Topics include: Boltzmann andrelated equations; transport theory; numericalmethods including DSMC and molecular dynamics;gas-surface phenomena; nano- and microscaleflows; molecular beams; clusters; space vehicle andhypersonic flows; vacuum technologies; plumeflows; relaxation processes; plasma flows; materialsprocessing; and experimental techniques. Becausethe RGD Symposia are recognized as the principleforum for the presentation of recent advances in thisfield, the proceedings, which are peer-reviewed, willbe beneficial for researchers in mathematics, physics,chemistry and engineering.

FeaturesThe RGD Symposia are highly inter-disciplinaryand encompass all aspects of rarefaction and non-equilibrium phenomena in gases, where flows takeplace on a spatial scale comparable to the mean freepath of a gas. Topics include: Boltzmann and relatedequations; transport theory; numerical methodsincluding DSMC and molecular dynamics; gas-surface phenomena; nano- and microscale flows;molecular beams; [..]

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology;Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Statistical Physics,Dynamical Systems and Complexity




2011. 1452 p. In 2 volumes, not available separately.(AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1333) Softcover

$398.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0889-0

E. Bertin, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, France

A Concise Introduction to theStatistical Physics of ComplexSystems

This concise primer (based on lectures given atsummer schools on complex systems and on amasters degree course in complex systems modeling)will provide graduate students and newcomers tothe field with the basic knowledge of the conceptsand methods of statistical physics and its potentialfor application to interdisciplinary topics. Indeed, inrecent years, statistical physics has begun to attractthe interest of a broad community of researchersin the field of complex system sciences, rangingfrom biology to the social sciences, economicsand computer science. More generally, a growingnumber of graduate students and researchersfeel the need to learn some basic concepts andquestions originating in other disciplines withoutnecessarily having to master all of the correspondingtechnicalities and jargon. Generally speaking, thegoals of statistical physics may be summarized asfollows: on the one hand to study systems composedof a large number of interacting ‘entities’, and on theother to[..]

FeaturesThis concise primer (based on lectures given atsummer schools on complex systems and on amasters degree course in complex systems modeling)will provide graduate students and newcomers tothe field with the basic knowledge of the conceptsand methods of statistical physics and its potentialfor application to interdisciplinary topics. Indeed, inrecent years, statistical physics has begun to [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Equilibrium Systems.-Nonequlibrium Systems.- References.

Fields of interestStatistical Physics, Dynamical Systems andComplexity; Complexity; Game Theory, Economics,Social and Behav. Sciences; Game Theory /Mathematical Methods; Biological Networks,Systems Biology




2012. X, 77 p. 4 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Complexity)Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-3-642-23922-9

190 Physics springer.com

D.H. Beck, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana,IL, USA; D. Haidt, DESY, Hamburg, Germany; J.W. Negele,Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA(Eds.)

Advances in the Physics of Particlesand Nuclei - Volume 31

The series Advances in the Physics of Particlesand Nuclei (APPN) is devoted to the archiving,in printed high-quality book format, of thecomprehensive, long shelf-life reviews publishedin The European Physical Journal A and C. APPNwill be of benefit in particular to those librariansand research groups, who have chosen to have onlyelectronic access to these journals. Occasionally,original material in review format and refereed bythe series’ editorial board will also beincluded. Thisvolume contains the following two reviews:NoraBrambilla et al.: Heavy Quarkonium: Progress,Puzzles and Opportunities Daniel Wicke: Propertiesof the Top Quark

FeaturesThe series Advances in the Physics of Particlesand Nuclei (APPN) is devoted to the archiving,in printed high-quality book format, of thecomprehensive, long shelf-life reviews publishedin The European Physical Journal A and C. APPNwill be of benefit in particular to those librariansand research groups, who have chosen to have onlyelectronic access to these journals. Occasionally,original material in [..]

ContentsHeavy Quarkonium: Progress, Puzzles andOpportunities (N. Brambilla et al): Introduction.-Spectroscopy.- Decay.- Production.- In Medium.-Experimental Outlook.- Conclusions and Priorities.-Acknowledgements.- References.- Properties ofthe Top Quark (D. Wicke): Introduction.- TopQuark Mass Measurements.- Interaction Properties.-New Particles in Top Quark Events.- Conclusions.-References.

Fields of interestElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory;Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Nuclear Physics,Heavy Ions, Hadrons




2011. VI, 255 p. 181 illus. (Advances in the Physics ofParticles and Nuclei, Vol. 31) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-23305-0

H. Harutyunian, Byurakan Observatory, Byurakan, Armenia;D. Sedrakian, Yerevan State University, Yerevan, Armenia; A.Kalloghlian, Byurakan Observatory, Byurakan, Armenia; A.Nikoghossian, Byurakan Observatory, Byurakan, Armenia (Eds.)

Ambartsumian’s Legacy and ActiveUniverse

This book is devoted to the scientific legacyof Professor Victor Ambartsumian – one ofthe distinguished scientists of the last century.He obtained very essential results not only inastrophysics, but also in mathematics and theoreticalphysics. One can recall his fundamental resultsconcerning the Sturm-Liouville inverse problem,quantum field theory, structure of atomic nuclei etc.Nevertheless, his revolutionary ideas in astrophysicsand corresponding results are known more widelyand have predetermined the further developmentof this science. The concept about the activityphenomena and objects’ evolution, particularly,determination of the age of our Galaxy, ideasabout the stars’ formation nowadays in stellarassociations, the activity of galactic nuclei appearedto be exceptionally fruitful. These directions arebeing elaborated at many astronomical centers allover the world.

FeaturesThis book is devoted to the scientific legacyof Professor Victor Ambartsumian – one ofthe distinguished scientists of the last century.He obtained very essential results not only inastrophysics, but also in mathematics and theoreticalphysics. One can recall his fundamental resultsconcerning the Sturm-Liouville inverse problem,quantum field theory, structure of atomic nuclei etc.Nevertheless, his [..]

ContentsV.A.Ambartsumian: A Life in Science (theEditorial Board of the Journal Astrofizika andV.A.Ambartsumian Byurakan AstrophysicalObservatory.- Plasma Diagnostic of PlanetaryNebulae (A.F.Kholtygin).- On the Jubilee ofAcademician V.A.Ambartsumian StatisticalMechanics of Stellar Systems: From AmbartsumianOnward (L.P.Ossipkov).- Ambartsumian’sMethods in the Theory of Radiative Transfer(A.G.Nikoghossian).- Multiple Light Scattering:Mean Number of Scatterings and RelatedProblems (V.V.Ivanov).- Stellar Associations(A.T.Kalloghlian).- Star Formation and MolecularClouds[..]

Fields of interestAstrophysics and Astroparticles; History ofMathematics; Astronomy, Astrophysics andCosmology; History and Philosophical Foundationsof Physics




2012. XXIV, 192 p. 38 illus. Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0181-0

H. Pfützner, Technische Universität Wien

Angewandte Biophysik

Biophysik ist die Lehre von physikalischenVorgängen im lebenden System, bzw. dieAnwendung physikalischer Verfahren aufbiologische Objekte. Physiologen, Biologen undPhysiker beschäftigt sie gleichermaßen. Dieses Buchbehandelt anwendungsbezogene Probleme wie• molekulare "langsame" Kommunikation (vonEnzymen bis zur genetischen Manipulation)• biophysikalische Analytik (von Röntgenanalysenhin zum Tunnelmikroskop)• Neurobiophysik(von Synapsen bis zum Magnetfeld des Gehirns)• Wechselwirkungen (magnetische Separation,doch auch biologische Wirkung von Lichtund Mikrowellenstrahlung)Vermehrt werdenunmittelbare Schnittstellen zwischen technischenund biologischen Systemen entwickelt, etwa zurSteuerung von Prothesen durch reine Gedanken. Fürderartige Problemstellungen liefert der vorliegendeText vielfältige Hilfestellung. Die Mathematikwird dabei auf grundlegende Zusammenhängeund auf die Abschätzung von Größenordnungenbeschränkt.Die systematische Einführung bereitetden breiten[..]

FeaturesBiophysik ist die Lehre von physikalischenVorgängen im lebenden System, bzw. dieAnwendung physikalischer Verfahren aufbiologische Objekte. Physiologen, Biologen undPhysiker beschäftigt sie gleichermaßen. Dieses Buchbehandelt anwendungsbezogene Probleme wie• molekulare "langsame" Kommunikation (vonEnzymen bis zur genetischen Manipulation)• biophysikalische Analytik (von [..]

ContentsEinleitung.- Biophysik der Zelle: Aufbau von Zellenund Geweben.- Molekulare Strukturbildung.-Molekulare Informations- und Regelsysteme;Genetische Informationsverarbeitung.- AnalytischeMethoden der Biophysik: MikroskopischeVerfahren.- Elektrophorese.- SpektroskopischeVerfahren.- Neurobiophysik: Membran undMembranspannung.- Biophysik des Muskels.-Neuronen und neuronale Netze.- Neuronalgenerierte Biosignale.- Elektromagnetisch-biologische Wechselwirkungen: Elektrische Strömeund Felder.- Magnetische Felder.- Mikrowellen;Nichtionisierende Strahlung - Licht.- Ionisierende[..]

Fields of interestBiophysics and Biological Physics; HumanPhysiology; Neurosciences; Biomedical Engineering




2012. XI, 321 S. Softcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-7091-0829-1


F.D. McDaniel, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA; B.L.Doyle, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, USA(Eds.)

Application of Accelerators inResearch and IndustryTwenty-First International Conference

The conference brings together scientists andphysicians from universities, national laboratories,research institutes and industry worldwide who useparticle accelerators in their research, medical andindustrial applications. The topics presented at theconference included accelerator technology; atomic/nuclear physics; safety, security and contrabanddetection; ion beam analysis/modifications; medicalapplications/radioisotopes; radiation effects;teaching with accelerators; focused ion beams andnanofabrication; and environmental/earth sciencesand advanced energy.

FeaturesThe conference brings together scientists andphysicians from universities, national laboratories,research institutes and industry worldwide who useparticle accelerators in their research, medical andindustrial applications. The topics presented at theconference included accelerator technology; atomic/nuclear physics; safety, security and contrabanddetection; ion beam analysis/modifications; medical[..]

Fields of interestParticle Acceleration and Detection, BeamPhysics; Energy Technology; Security Science andTechnology




2011. 800 p. (Accelerators, Beams, andInstrumentations, Vol. 1336) Softcover

approx. $246.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0891-3

O. Tarasenko, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA;P. Chowdhury, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA;M. Soulsby, Universite of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA; A.Basnakian, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA; R.Mehta, Universityof Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, USA; I.Khan, Universityof Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, USA; N. Ali,Universityof Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA; P. Alusta, NationalCenter for Toxicological Research, Jefferson, AR, USA (Eds.)

Biology, Nanotechnology,Toxicology, and ApplicationsProceedings of the 5th BioNano Tox and ApplicationsInternational Research Conference

Learn how the multidisciplinary BioNanoToxConference brings together various disciplinesencompassing biology, chemistry, toxicology,computational sciences, mathematics, physics,engineering, and nanotechnology. BioNanoTox(Biology, Nanotechnology, and Toxicology) is anovel field of research that investigates biologicalsystems (plants, human, and animals) and theenvironment in conjunction with nanomaterials.BioNanoTox is the platform for vigorousinteractions between disciplines, and offers attendingresearchers to demonstrate their latest findings.This brings new knowledge together and encouragesinterdisciplinary research collaboration.

FeaturesLearn how the multidisciplinary BioNanoToxConference brings together various disciplinesencompassing biology, chemistry, toxicology,computational sciences, mathematics, physics,engineering, and nanotechnology. BioNanoTox(Biology, Nanotechnology, and Toxicology) is anovel field of research that investigates biologicalsystems (plants, human, and animals) and theenvironment in conjunction with [..]

Fields of interestSpectroscopy and Microscopy; ComputerApplications in Chemistry; Chemistry (general);Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Optical andElectronic Materials




2011. 200 p. (Materials Physics and Applications, Vol.1326) Softcover

approx. $148.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0910-1

M. Thiriet, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France

Cell and Tissue Organization in theCirculatory and Ventilatory Systems

The volumes in this authoritative series presenta multidisciplinary approach to modeling andsimulation of flows in the cardiovascular andventilatory systems, especially multiscale modelingand coupled simulations. The cardiovascularand respiratory systems are tightly coupled, astheir primary function is to supply oxygen toand remove carbon dioxide from the body's cells.Because physiological conduits have deformableand reactive walls, macroscopic flow behaviorand prediction must be coupled to nano- andmicroscopic events in a corrector scheme ofregulated mechanisms. Therefore, investigationof flows of blood and air in physiological conduitsrequires an understanding of the biology, chemistry,and physics of these systems together with themathematical tools to describe their functioning.The present volume is devoted to cellular eventsthat allow adaptation to environmental conditions,particularly mechanotransduction. It begins with cellorganization and a survey of cell types in the[..]

FeaturesThe volumes in this authoritative series presenta multidisciplinary approach to modeling andsimulation of flows in the cardiovascular andventilatory systems, especially multiscale modelingand coupled simulations. The cardiovascular andrespiratory systems are tightly coupled, as theirprimary function is to supply oxygen to and removecarbon dioxide from the body's cells. Becausephysiological conduits [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- 1. Cells and Tissues.- 2. Cells ofthe Blood Circulation.- 3. Cells of the VentilatoryTract.- 4. Cell Structure and Function.- 5. Protein Synthesis.- 6. Cell Cytoskeleton.- 7. Plasma Membrane.- 8. Extracellular Matrix.- 9. Intracellular TransportReferences.- Notations:Aliases and Symbols.- Notations: Prefixes andSuffixes.- Biochemical, Medical and PhysicalAliases.- Mathematical Symbols, Molecules, andPhysical Quantities.- Index.

Fields of interestBiophysics and Biological Physics; BiomedicalEngineering; Mathematical and ComputationalBiology; Systems Biology; Engineering FluidDynamics; Cardiology




2011. XII, 735 p. 28 illus. (Biomathematical andBiomechanical Modeling of the Circulatory andVentilatory Systems, Vol. 1) Hardcover

$199.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9757-9


A.C.J. Luo, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville,USA; J.-Q. Sun, University of California, Merced, CA, USA (Eds.)

Complex SystemsFractionality, Time-delay and Synchronization

"Complex Systems: Fractionality, Time-delayand Synchronization" covers the most recentdevelopments and advances in the theory andapplication of complex systems in these areas. Eachchapter was written by scientists highly active in thefield of complex systems. The book discusses a newtreatise on fractional dynamics and control, as wellas the new methods for differential delay systemsand control. Lastly, a theoretical framework for thecomplexity and synchronization of complex systemis presented. The book is intended for researchersin the field of nonlinear dynamics in mathematics,physics and engineering. It can also serve as areference book for graduate students in physics,applied mathematics and engineering.Dr. Albert C.J.Luo is a Professor at Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville, USA. Dr. Jian-Qiao Sun is a Professorat the University of California, Merced, USA.

Features"Complex Systems: Fractionality, Time-delayand Synchronization" covers the most recentdevelopments and advances in the theory andapplication of complex systems in these areas. Eachchapter was written by scientists highly active in thefield of complex systems. The book discusses a newtreatise on fractional dynamics and control, as wellas the new methods for differential delay systems andcontrol. [..]

ContentsNew Treatise in Fractional Dynamics.- Realizationof Fractional-Order Controllers: Analysis, Synthesisand Application to The Velocity Control of A Servo-System.- Differential-Delay Equations.- Analysis andControl of Deterministic and Stochastic DynamicalSystems with Time-Delay.- Synchronizationof Dynamical Systems in The Sense of MetricFunctionals of Specific Constraints.

Fields of interestNonlinear Dynamics; Systems Theory, Control;Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control



Due: February 28, 2012

2012. 275 p. 110 illus., 10 in color. (Nonlinear PhysicalScience) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-3-642-17592-3

M. Capua, University of Calabria, Rende, Cosenza, Italy; R. Fiore,University of Calabria, Rende, Cosenza, Italy; I. Ivanov, Universitéde Liège, Belgium; A. Papa, University of Calabria, Rende,Cosenza, Italy; J. Soffer, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA;E. Tassi, University of Calabria, Rende, Cosenza, Italy (Eds.)

Diffraction 2010: InternationalWorkshop on Diffraction in HighEnergy Physics

The Workshop "Diffraction 2010" was the sixth ofa series of biennal events dedicated to the studyof diffractive processes in high-energy physics.The purpose of the Workshop was to review bothexperimental and theoretical aspects of diffractionin high energy physics, to discuss new developmentsand to identify significant progress. The maintopics which were covered included diffraction inelectron─proton, in hadron─hadron and in heavy ioncollisions, forward physics at the hadron colliders,low─x physics at the LHC, perturbative QCD andspin physics.

FeaturesThe Workshop "Diffraction 2010" was the sixth ofa series of biennal events dedicated to the studyof diffractive processes in high-energy physics.The purpose of the Workshop was to review bothexperimental and theoretical aspects of diffractionin high energy physics, to discuss new developmentsand to identify significant progress. The main topicswhich were covered included diffraction in electron─proton, [..]

Fields of interestParticle and Nuclear Physics; Elementary Particles,Quantum Field Theory




2011. 364 p. (High Energy Physics, Vol. 1350) Softcover

approx. $154.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0907-1

V.N. Pokrovskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

EconodynamicsThe Theory of Social Production

In this book the theory of social production issystematically formulated in terms and conceptsof classical political economy and neo-classicaleconomics. In this way the subject becomesaccessible not only to professional researchers inareas of the theory of production and economicgrowth, but also to the educated reader who iscurious about the principles behind the functioningof a national economy. The book can be consideredas an introduction for students with a backgroundin physics, chemistry and engineering, who wishto specialize in economics. It is explained howthe growth of production is connected withachievements in technological consumption oflabour and energy. The theory allows one to analysethe past and the present of the social productionsystem and to build scripts of the future progress.The book could be interesting for energy specialistswho are engaged in planning and analysingproduction and consumption of energy carriers anddetermining energy policy, and for economists[..]

FeaturesIn this book the theory of social production issystematically formulated in terms and conceptsof classical political economy and neo-classicaleconomics. In this way the subject becomesaccessible not only to professional researchers in theareas of theory of production and economic growth,but also to the educated reader who is curious aboutthe principles behind the functioning of a nationaleconomy. [..]

ContentsPreface.- 1 Introduction: Concept of Value andProduction factors.- 2 Empirical Foundation ofInput-Output Model.- 3 The Monetary Side ofSocial Production.- 4 Many-Sector Model of theProduction System.- 5 Production Factors andTechnology.- 6 Production of Value.- 7 Applicationto the US Economy.- 8 Dynamics of Productionin a Multi-Sector Approach.- 9 Mechanisms ofSocial Estimation of Value.- 10 What is Value froma Physicists Point of View?.- Appendix 1. NAICSCodes and Titles.- Appendix 2. Data on the USEconomy.- Bibliography.- Subject Index.

Fields of interestSocio- and Econophysics, Population andEvolutionary Models; Economic Theory;Thermodynamics; Economic Growth




2012. XII, 197 p. 29 illus. (New Economic Windows, Vol.12) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2095-4


R. D'Auria, M. Trigiante

From Special Relativity to FeynmanDiagramsA Course of Theoretical Particle Physics for Beginners

The first two chapters of the book deal, in a detailedway, with relativistic kinematics and dynamics,while in the third chapter some elementary conceptsof General Relativity are given.Eventually, afteran introduction to tensor calculus, a Lorentzcovariant formulation of electromagnetism isgiven its quantization is developed.For a propertreatment of invariance and conservation laws inphysics, an introductory chapter on group theoryis given. This introduction is propedeutical to thediscussion of conservation laws in the Lagrangianand Hamiltonian formalism, which will allow usto export this formalism to quantum mechanicsand, in particular, to introduce linear operators onquantum states and their transformation laws. In thelast part of the book we analyze, in the first quantizedformalism, relativistic field theory for both bosonand fermion fields. The second quantization of freefields is then introduced and some preliminaryconcepts of perturbation theory and Feynmanndiagrams are[..]

FeaturesThis books aims at filling a gap between the basicscourses of classical and quantum mechanicsand advanced courses of (relativistic) quantummechanics and field theory. Particular emphasis isgiven to the role of symmetry in modern theoreticalphysics. For this reason this book is particularlysuited to those students who are interested in adeeper knowledge of modern developments inelementary particle [..]

Fields of interestQuantum Physics; Mathematical Methods inPhysics; Elementary Particles, Quantum FieldTheory; Classical and Quantum Gravitation,Relativity Theory; Cosmology




2012. XVI, 573 p. 55 illus. (Collana di Fisica eAstronomia) Softcover

$89.95ISBN 978-88-470-1503-6

R. Tahir-Kheli, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

General and StatisticalThermodynamics

This textbook explains completely the generaland statistical thermodynamics. It begins withan introductory statistical mechanics course,deriving all the important formulae meticulouslyand explicitly, without mathematical shortcuts. The main part of the book deals with thecareful discussion of the concepts and lawsof thermodynamics, van der Waals, Kelvinand Claudius theories, ideal and real gases,thermodynamic potentials, phonons and all therelated aspects. To elucidate the concepts introducedand to provide practical problem solving support,numerous carefully worked examples are of greatvalue for students. The text is clearly written andpunctuated with many interesting anecdotes.This book is written as main textbook for upperundergraduate students attending a course onthermodynamics.

FeaturesThis textbook explains completely the generaland statistical thermodynamics. It begins withan introductory statistical mechanics course,deriving all the important formulae meticulouslyand explicitly, without mathematical shortcuts. The main part of the book deals with thecareful discussion of the concepts and laws ofthermodynamics, van der Waals, Kelvin andClaudius theories, ideal and real gases, [..]

ContentsIntroduction and Zeroth Law.- Perfect Gas.- TheFirst Law.- The Second Law.- First and SecondLaws Combined.- Van der Waals Theory: ImperfectGases.- Internal Energy and Enthalpy.- FundamentalEquation.- Thermodynamic Potentials.- StatisticalThermodynamics:Third Law.

Fields of interestThermodynamics; Statistical Physics, DynamicalSystems and Complexity; EngineeringThermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer;Mathematical Methods in Physics




2012. XXIX, 677 p. 62 illus., 1 in color. (Graduate Texts inPhysics) Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-3-642-21480-6

A. Ghoshray, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Bidhannagar,Kolkata, India; B. Bandyopadhyay, Saha Institute of NuclearPhysics, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, India; C. Mazumdar, Saha Instituteof Nuclear Physics, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, India (Eds.)

International Conference onMagnetic Materials (ICMM-2010)

For researchers in Condensed Matter Physics, thisconference provided a forum for presentation anddiscussion of the new concepts and developmentsin magnetic materials encompassing areaslike: (1) magnetic thin film and multilayer, (2)nanostructured materials, (3) disordered andfrustrated systems (4) alloy and intermetallics (5)transition metal oxides (6) spintronics and magnetictransport (7) application in magnetic recording. Newresults obtained using experimental techniques suchas: (a) magnetization and magneto-transport andmagneto-calorie, (b) scattering techniques (lightand neutron), and © resonance techniques (EPR,NMR and Mossbauer) as well as many importanttheoretical developments were discussed. Detailexperimental and theoretical aspects of Fe-pnictidesuperconductor were also discussed.

FeaturesFor researchers in Condensed Matter Physics, thisconference provided a forum for presentation anddiscussion of the new concepts and developmentsin magnetic materials encompassing areaslike: (1) magnetic thin film and multilayer, (2)nanosturctured materials, (3) disordered andfrustrated systems (4) alloy and intermetallics (5)transition metal oxides (6) spintronics and magnetictransport (7) application [..]

Fields of interestCondensed Matter Physics; Semiconductors;Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation




2011. 348 p. (Materials Physics and Applications, Vol.1347) Softcover

$127.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0903-3


W. Bentz, Tokai University, Kanagawa, Japan; M. Oka, TokyoInstitute of Technology, Japan; T. Otsuka, The University ofTokyo, Japan; N. Yoshinaga, Saitama University, Japan (Eds.)

International Symposium on NewFaces of Atomic NucleiFestschrift in Honour of Akito Arima's 80th Birthday

The conference was about basic nuclear science(nuclear physics), with emphasis on theoreticalmodels used in nuclear structure physics. Someinterdisciplinary links to astrophysics, medicalphysics and the use of nuclear energy were alsodiscussed. The purpose of this symposium was tocelebrate the 80th birthday of Prof. Akito Arima,who is one of the most famous nuclear physicists inthe world, and his award of the Order of Culture.

FeaturesThe conference was about basic nuclear science(nuclear physics), with emphasis on theoreticalmodels used in nuclear structure physics. Someinterdisciplinary links to astrophysics, medicalphysics and the use of nuclear energy were alsodiscussed. The purpose of this symposium was tocelebrate the 80th birthday of Prof. Akito Arima,who is one of the most famous nuclear physicists inthe world, and his award [..]

Fields of interestParticle and Nuclear Physics; Astrophysics andAstroparticles; Nuclear Fusion





$140.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0913-2

J.A. Docobo, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; V.S.Tamazian, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Y.Y.Balega, Special Astrophysical Observatory, Karachai-Cherkasia,Russia (Eds.)

International Workshop on Doubleand Multiple Stars: Dynamics,Physics, and Instrumentation

The Workshop makes a brief overview of differenttopics related with fundamental parameters,dynamics and large astronomical databasescompilation as well as several aspects of astronomicalinstrumentation used in such studies.This Workshopwere centered on large field beginning from thenature of exoplanets (presented by H. Abt) to theexpected results of the Gaia astronomical satellitemission.

FeaturesThe Workshop makes a brief overview of differenttopics related with fundamental parameters,dynamics and large astronomical databasescompilation as well as several aspects of astronomicalinstrumentation used in such studies.This Workshopwere centered on large field beginning from thenature of exoplanets (presented by H. Abt) to theexpected results of the Gaia astronomical satellitemission.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology;Astronomy, Observations and Techniques




2011. 162 p. (Astronomy and Astrophysics, Vol. 1346)Softcover

approx. $135.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0902-6

G. Genta, Palitecnico di Torino, Mechanics Department, Torino,Italy

Introduction to the Mechanics ofSpace Robots

Based on lecture notes on a space robotics course,this book offers a pedagogical introduction to themechanics of space robots. After presenting anoverview of the environments and conditions spacerobots have to work in, the author discusses a varietyof manipulatory devices robots may use to performtheir tasks. This is followed by a discussion of robotmobility in these environments and the varioustechnical approaches. The last two chapters arededicated to actuators, sensors and power systemsused in space robots.This book fills a gap in the spacetechnology literature and will be useful for studentsand for those who have an interest in the broad andhighly interdisciplinary field of space robotics, and inparticular in its mechanical aspects.

FeaturesBased on lecture notes on a space robotics course,this book offers a pedagogical introduction to themechanics of space robots. After presenting anoverview of the environments and conditions spacerobots have to work in, the author discusses a varietyof manipulatory devices robots may use to performtheir tasks. This is followed by a discussion of robotmobility in these environments and the various [..]

ContentsPreface.- Contents.- Symbols.- Physical constants.-Acronyms.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Space and planetaryenvironment.- 3 Manipulatory devices.- 4 Mobilityon planetary surfaces.- 5 Wheeled vehicles androvers.- 6 Non-wheeled vehicles and rovers.-7 Actuators and sensors.- 8 Power systems.-Bibliography.- A Equations of motion in theconfiguration and state spaces.- B Equations ofmotion for continuous systems.- Index.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology;Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Control ,Robotics, Mechatronics




2012. XXI, 597 p. 220 illus. (Space Technology Library,Vol. 26) Hardcover

$199.00ISBN 978-94-007-1795-4


W. Gonzalez, INPE, São José dos Campos, Brazil; J.L. Burch,Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX, USA (Eds.)

Key Processes in Solar-TerrestrialPhysics

“Key processes in Solar-Terrestrial Physics” dealswith a nice selection of key phenomena concerningSolar-Terrestrial relations. During the week ofOctober 4–9, 2009, about 160 participants from19 countries met at the Itamambuca resort area ofUbatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil to discuss the influenceof solar variability on geophysical and heliosphericphenomena at a conference organized by theInternational Living With a Star (ILWS) Programof NASA and by the National Institute of SpaceResearch (INPE) of Brazil. Five of the invited reviewtalks of this Conference are being published inthis special issue, plus one (on magnetosphericreconnection) especially invited to cover a missingimportant subject within the Solar-Terrestrialphysics domain. Previously published in SpaceScience Reviews journal, Vol. 158/1, 2011.

Features“Key processes in Solar-Terrestrial Physics” dealswith a nice selection of key phenomena concerningSolar-Terrestrial relations. During the week ofOctober 4–9, 2009, about 160 participants from19 countries met at the Itamambuca resort area ofUbatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil to discuss the influenceof solar variability on geophysical and heliosphericphenomena at a conference organized by the [..]

ContentsKey processes in solar-terrestrial physics.- Globalproperties of solar flares.- Grad-Shafranovreconstruction of magnetic flux ropes in the near-earth space.- Interplanetary origin of intense,superintense and extreme geomagnetic storms.-Physics of magnetospheric variability.- Electronphysics of asymmetric magnetic field reconnection.-Low latitude ionospheric electrodynamics.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques;Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences




2012. CLXVI, 6 p. 90 illus., 48 in color. Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1492-6

A. De Angelis, Max Planck Institute of Physics, Germany

L'enigma dei raggi cosmiciLe più grandi energie dell'universo

Grazie ad avventurosi studi fu possibile dimostrareun secolo fa che parte della radiazione naturale chesi osserva sulla Terra è di natura extraterrestre: erala scoperta dei cosiddetti “raggi cosmici”, particelleche arrivano da misteriosi acceleratori nell’universo,probabilmente buchi neri supermassicci e resti disupernova, a energie anche centinaia di milioni divolte di quelle a cui riusciamo a produrle con i piùpotenti acceleratori della Terra. A cent’anni dalleprime scoperte questo libro si propone, con l’aiutodi documenti scoperti recentemente, di raccontarela vera storia di questa appassionante avventurascientifica e le frontiere dell'esplorazione dei raggicosmici.

FeaturesGrazie ad avventurosi studi fu possibile dimostrareun secolo fa che parte della radiazione naturale chesi osserva sulla Terra è di natura extraterrestre: erala scoperta dei cosiddetti “raggi cosmici”, particelleche arrivano da misteriosi acceleratori nell’universo,probabilmente buchi neri supermassicci e resti disupernova, a energie anche centinaia di milioni divolte di quelle a cui riusciamo a [..]

Fields of interestAstrophysics and Astroparticles; Particle andNuclear Physics; Energy (general); Popular Sciencein Astronomy



Due: novembre 4, 2011

2012. X, 150 pagg. 61 figg., 1 a colori. (I blu) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-88-470-2046-7

D. Gasparri

L'universo in 25 centimetri

Da quando è iniziata la rivoluzione della fotografiadigitale, con i sensori CCD che hanno soppiantato lapellicola, qualsiasi appassionato del cielo, dotandosidi una strumentazione non particolarmente costosa,può diventare esploratore attivo dell’immensitàdella volta celeste, potenzialmente un vero e proprioastronomo.In questo libro, l’autore mostra quantoè possibile ottenere (ed è tanto!) nello studio delcielo con un telescopio amatoriale di soli 25 cmdi diametro, anche attraverso tecniche di ripresainnovative, come la fotografia dei pianeti fatta inpieno giorno, o la ripresa di dettagli della superficiedi Venere, nonostante il fatto che il pianeta siaperennemente avvolto da una coltre impenetrabile dinubi.

FeaturesDa quando è iniziata la rivoluzione della fotografiadigitale, con i sensori CCD che hanno soppiantato lapellicola, qualsiasi appassionato del cielo, dotandosidi una strumentazione non particolarmente costosa,può diventare esploratore attivo dell’immensitàdella volta celeste, potenzialmente un vero e proprioastronomo.In questo libro, l’autore mostra quanto èpossibile ottenere (ed è tanto!) [..]

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; PopularScience in Astronomy




2011. X, 240 pagg. 200 figg., 50 a colori. (Le Stelle)Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-88-470-1904-1


D. Beysens, CEA-Grenoble and ESPCI-ParisTech, Paris, France;L. Carotenuto, Telespazio s.p.a., Naples, Italy; J.J.W.A. van Loon,DESC @ OCB-ACTA, VU-UniversityGustav Mahlerlaan 3004,Amsterdam, The Netherlands; M. Zell, ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, TheNetherlands (Eds.)

Laboratory Science with Space DataAccessing and Using Space-Experiment Data

For decades experiments conducted on spacestations like MIR and the ISS have been gatheringdata in many fields of research in the naturalsciences, medicine and engineering. The EU-sponsored Ulisse Internet Portal provides metadatafrom space experiments of all kinds and links tothe data. Complementary to the portal, this bookwill serve as handbook listing space experimentsby type of infrastructure, area of research in the lifeand physical sciences, data type, what their missionwas, what kind of data they have collected and howone can access this data through Ulisse for furtherresearch.The book will provide an overview of thewealth of space experiment data that can be usedfor research, and will inspire academics (e.g. thoselooking for topics for their PhD thesis) and researchdepartments in companies for their continueddevelopment.

FeaturesFor decades experiments conducted on spacestations like MIR and the ISS have been gatheringdata in many fields of research in the naturalsciences, medicine and engineering. The EuropeanUnion-sponsored ULISSE project focused onexploring the wealth of unique experimental dataprovided by revealing raw and metadata fromthese studies via an Internet Portal. This bookcomplements the portal. It serves as a [..]

Contents1 Introduction.- 2 Space and Ground-BasedInfrastructures.- 2.1 Characteristics of the SpaceEnvironment.- 2.2 Space Infrastructure.- 2.3 Non-orbital weightless research platforms.- 2.4 Ground-based facilities and space simulators.- 3 Areas ofresearch.- 3.1 Physical sciences.- 3.2 Life sciences.-4 ULISSE access to data.- 4.1 Data description.- 4.2Identification of information: the ULISSE knowledgebase.- 4.3 ULISSE: data access services.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology;Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; LifeSciences (general); Medicine (general); EarthSciences (general); Data Mining and KnowledgeDiscovery





$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-21143-0

W. Demtröder, Universität Kaiserslautern

Laserspektroskopie 1Grundlagen

Die Laserspektroskopie gewinnt immer größereBedeutung bei der Untersuchung von Atomenund Molekülen. W. Demtröder stellt jetzt dieNeuauflage seines Lehrbuchs vor, das die Brückeschlägt zwischen den klassischen Werken über Optikund Spektroskopie und den modernen Beiträgen zurLaserspektroskopie. Er erläutert die verschiedenenTechniken, die instrumentelle Ausrüstung unddie Bedeutung der Laserspektroskopie für eindetailliertes Verständnis der Struktur und Dynamikvon Atomen und Molekülen und illustriertsie anhand konkreter Beispiele. Band 1 derLaserspektroskopie behandelt die Grundlagender Spektroskopie und die experimentellenHilfsmittel des Spektroskopikers, Band 2 widmetsich ausführlich den verschiedenen experimentellenTechniken der Laserspektroskopie. Die neueAuflage wurde völlig überarbeitet und bei folgendenaktuellen Themen auf den neuesten Stand gebracht:Ultrakurzzeit- Spektroskopie, Attosekunden Laser,Interferenzspektroskopie, optischer Frequenzkamm,Quantenoptik, Röntgenlaser,[..]

FeaturesDie Laserspektroskopie gewinnt immer größereBedeutung bei der Untersuchung von Atomenund Molekülen. W. Demtröder stellt jetzt dieNeuauflage seines Lehrbuchs vor, das die Brückeschlägt zwischen den klassischen Werken über Optikund Spektroskopie und den modernen Beiträgen zurLaserspektroskopie. Er erläutert die verschiedenenTechniken, die instrumentelle Ausrüstung und dieBedeutung der [..]

ContentsEinleitung.- Emission und Absorption von Licht.-Linienbreiten und Profile von Spektrallinien.-Experimentelle Hilfsmittel des Spektroskopikers.-Der Laser als spektroskopische Lichtquelle.-Literatur.

Fields of interestSpectroscopy and Microscopy; ClassicalElectrodynamics, Wave Phenomena;Characterization and Evaluation of Materials;Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering;Spectroscopy / Spectrometry




2011. 300 S. 250 Abb. Hardcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-642-21305-2

A.A. Kokhanovsky, Bremen University, Germany (Ed.)

Light Scattering Reviews, Vol. 6Light Scattering and Remote Sensing of Atmosphere andSurface

This is the next volume in series of Light ScatteringReviews. Volumes 1-5 have already been printed bySpringer. The volume is composed of several papers( usually, 10) of leading researchers in the respectivefield. The main focus of this book is light scattering,radiative transfer and optics of snow.

FeaturesThis is the next volume in series of Light ScatteringReviews. Volumes 1-5 have already been printed bySpringer. The volume is composed of several papers( usually, 10) of leading researchers in the respectivefield. The main focus of this book is light scattering,radiative transfer and optics of snow.

ContentsChapter 1. Single light scattering.- 1. 1. Finite-difference time domain solution of light scatteringby arbi.- 1.2.Light scattering by irregularly shapedparticles comparable with wavelength trarily shapedparticles and surfaces.- 1.3.Light scattering by largeparticles.- 1.4. Polar nephelometer: design andmeasurements.- Chapter 2. Radiative transfer.- 2.1The general-purpose discrete-ordinate algorithmDISORT for radiative transfer 2.2. SCIATRAN:a new tool for studies of the polarized radiativetransfer in the terrestrial atmosphere – underlyingsurface system.- Chapter 3. Remote[..]

Fields of interestPhysics (general); Earth Sciences (general);Environment (general)





$179.00ISBN 978-3-642-15530-7


K. Sakmann, Heidelberg University, Germany

Many-Body Schrödinger Dynamicsof Bose-Einstein Condensates

At extremely low temperatures, clouds of bosonicatoms form what is known as a Bose-Einsteincondensate. Recently, it has become clear thatmany different types of condensates -- so calledfragmented condensates -- exist. In order to tellwhether fragmentation occurs or not, it is necessaryto solve the full many-body Schrödinger equation,a task that remained elusive for experimentallyrelevant conditions for many years. In this thesisthe first numerically exact solutions of the time-dependent many-body Schrödinger equation fora bosonic Josephson junction are provided andcompared to the approximate Gross-Pitaevskii andBose-Hubbard theories. It is thereby shown that thedynamics of Bose-Einstein condensates is far moreintricate than one would anticipate based on theseapproximations. A special conceptual innovationin this thesis are optimal lattice models. It is shownhow all quantum lattice models of condensed matterphysics that are based on Wannier functions, e.g. the Bose/Fermi Hubbard[..]

FeaturesAt extremely low temperatures, clouds of bosonicatoms form what is known as a Bose-Einsteincondensate. Recently, it has become clear thatmany different types of condensates -- so calledfragmented condensates -- exist. In order to tellwhether fragmentation occurs or not, it is necessaryto solve the full many-body Schrödinger equation,a task that remained elusive for experimentallyrelevant conditions [..]

ContentsGeneral Theory.- General Methods for theQuantum Dynamics of Identical Bosons.- LatticeModels for the Quantum Dynamics of IdenticalBosons.- Reduced Density Matrices and Coherenceof Trapped Interacting Bosons.- Exact QuantumDynamics of a Bosonic Josephson Junction.-Quantum Dynamics of Attractive vs. RepulsiveBosonic Josephson Junctions: Bose-Hubbard andfull-Hamiltonian Results.- Optimal Time-DependentLattice Models for Nonequilibrium Dynamics.-FinalRemarks and Outlook.-Appendices.

Fields of interestQuantum Gases and Condensates; Theoretical,Mathematical and Computational Physics; StronglyCorrelated Systems, Superconductivity




2011. XII, 130 p. 20 illus., 17 in color. (Springer Theses,Vol.) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22865-0

A. Knauf, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

Mathematische Physik: KlassischeMechanik

Als Grenztheorie der Quantenmechanik besitzt dieklassische Dynamik einen grossen Formenreichtum,vom gut berechenbaren (integablen) bis zumchaotischen (mischenden) Verhalten. Immerausgehend von interessanten Beispielen in derPhysik bietet das vorliegende Buch nicht nureine gelungene Auswahl grundlegender Themen,sondern auch einen Einstieg in viele aktuelleForschungsgebiete aus dem Bereich der klassischenMechanik. Durch den didaktisch geschickten Aufbauund die konzentrierten Anhänge ist die Darstellungin sich geschlossen und setzt lediglich Kenntnisseder Grundvorlesungen in Mathematik voraus. EinHöhepunkt des Buches ist die Darstellung der KAM-Theorie (Kolmogorov-Arnold-Moser Theorie).

FeaturesAls Grenztheorie der Quantenmechanik besitzt dieklassische Dynamik einen grossen Formenreichtum,vom gut berechenbaren (integablen) bis zumchaotischen (mischenden) Verhalten. Immerausgehend von interessanten Beispielen in derPhysik bietet das vorliegende Buch nicht nureine gelungene Auswahl grundlegender Themen,sondern auch einen Einstieg in viele aktuelleForschungsgebiete aus dem Bereich der [..]

ContentsEinleitung. - Dynamische Systeme. - GewöhnlicheDifferentialgleichungen. - Lineare Dynamik. -Klassifikation linearer Flüsse. - HamiltonscheGleichungen und Symplektische Gruppe. -Stabilitätstheorie. - Variationsprinzipien. -Ergodentheorie. - Symplektische Geometrie. -Bewegung im Potential. - Streutheorie. - IntegrableSysteme und Symmetrien. - Starre und beweglicheKörper. - Störungstheorie. - RelativistischeMechanik. - Symplektische Topologie. - ATopologische Räume und Mannigfaltigkeiten. - BDifferentialformen. - C Konvexität und Legendre–Transformation. - D Fixpunkt- und[..]

Fields of interestTheoretical, Mathematical and ComputationalPhysics; Mathematical Physics




2012. XVI, 632 S. (Springer-Lehrbuch Masterclass)Softcover

$59.95ISBN 978-3-642-20977-2

P. Houdy, Université d'Evry, Evry, France; M. Lahmani, ClubNanoMicroTechnologie, Villebon sur Yvette, France; F. Marano,Université Paris Diderot Paris, France (Eds.)

Nanoethics and Nanotoxicology

Nanobiotechnology is a fast developing fieldof research and application in many domainssuch as in medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics andagro-industry. The book addresses the lastestfundamental results on nanotoxicology andnanoethics, and the enormous range of potentialapplications in the fields of medical diagnostics,nanomedicine, and food and water administration.Nanoscale objects have properties leading tospecific kinds of behaviour, sometimes exacerbatingtheir chemical reactivity, physical behaviour,or potential to penetrate deeply within livingorganisms. Hence it is important to ensure theresponsible and safe development of nanomaterialsand nanotechnologies. This fourth volume inthe Nanoscience series should make its mark,by presenting the state of the art in the fields ofnanotoxicology and nanoethics. This is the first bookto combine both scientific knowledge and ethicaland social recommendations. It also presents specificpolicies on nanotechnologies set up by nationaland[..]

FeaturesNanobiotechnology is a fast developing field ofresearch and application in many domains suchas in medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics and agro-industry. The book addresses the lastest fundamentalresults on nanotoxicology and nanoethics, and theenormous range of potential applications in thefields of medical diagnostics, nanomedicine, andfood and water administration. Nanoscale objectshave properties [..]

ContentsManagement in the workplace.- Health protection.- Part B: Experimental toxicology of nanoparticlesand their impact on the environment.- surfacereactivity of manufactured nanoparticles.- nanoparticle transfer.- ecotoxicology: reactivityin living systems.- toxicological models.- life cyclemodels.- nanoethics.- nano-ethics: challenges andopportunities.- philosophical guidelines for theresponsible use of nanotechnology.- ethics andregulation.- the situation in france.- the situation ineurope and the rest of the world.- nanotechnologyand the law.- social issues.-[..]

Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Ethics;Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology andMicroengineering; Theory of Medicine / Bioethics;Pharmacology / Toxicology




2011. XLIII, 620 p. 113 illus., 8 in color. Hardcover

$199.00ISBN 978-3-642-20176-9


D.D. O'Regan, University of Cambridge, UK

Optimised Projections for the AbInitio Simulation of Large andStrongly Correlated Systems

Density functional theory (DFT) has become thestandard workhorse for quantum mechanicalsimulations as it offers a good compromise betweenaccuracy and computational cost. However, there aremany important systems for which DFT performsvery poorly, most notably strongly-correlatedmaterials, resulting in a significant recent growthin interest in 'beyond DFT' methods. The widelyused DFT+U technique, in particular, involves theaddition of explicit Coulomb repulsion terms toreproduce the physics of spatially-localised electronicsubspaces. The magnitude of these corrective terms,measured by the famous Hubbard U parameter,has received much attention but less so for theprojections used to delineate these subspaces. Thedependence on the choice of these projections isstudied in detail here and a method to overcomethis ambiguity in DFT+U, by self-consistentlydetermining the projections, is introduced. Theauthor shows how nonorthogonal representationsfor electronic states may be used to[..]

FeaturesDensity functional theory (DFT) has become thestandard workhorse for quantum mechanicalsimulations as it offers a good compromise betweenaccuracy and computational cost. However, there aremany important systems for which DFT performsvery poorly, most notably strongly-correlatedmaterials, resulting in a significant recent growth ininterest in 'beyond DFT' methods. The widely used DFT+U technique, [..]

ContentsAn Introduction to Linear-Scaling Ab InitioCalculations.- Linear-Scaling DFT+U for LargeStrongly-Correlated Systems.- Projector Self-Consistent DFT+U Using NonorthogonalGeneralised Wannier Functions.-Linear-ScalingAb Initio Calculations.-Linear-Scaling DFT+U for Large Strongly Correlated Systems.- Optimised Projections for Strongly-CorrelatedSubspaces.- Projector Self-Consistent DFT +UUsing Nonorthogonal Generalised WannierFunctions.- Subspace Representations in Ab InitioMethods for Strongly Correlated Systems.- Tensorial Consequences of Projection Optimisation.-Geometric[..]

Fields of interestStrongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity;Theoretical, Mathematical and ComputationalPhysics; Solid State Physics




2012. XVI, 215 p. 49 illus., 47 in color. (Springer Theses,Vol.) Hardcover

$129.00

ISBN 978-3-642-23237-4 A.V. Boiko, Siberian Branch RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia; A.V. Dovgal,Siberian Branch RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia; G.R. Grek, SiberianBranch RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia; V.V. Kozlov, Siberian BranchRAS, Novosibirsk, Russia

Physics of Transitional Shear FlowsInstability and Laminar–Turbulent Transition inIncompressible Near-Wall Shear Layers

Starting from fundamentals of classical stabilitytheory, an overview is given of the transitionphenomena in subsonic, wall-bounded shear flows.At first, the consideration focuses on elementarysmall-amplitude velocity perturbations of laminarshear layers, i.e. instability waves, in the simplestcanonical configurations of a plane channel flowand a flat-plate boundary layer. Then the linearstability problem is expanded to include the effectsof pressure gradients, flow curvature, boundary-layer separation, wall compliance, etc. related toapplications. Beyond the amplification of instabilitywaves is the non-modal growth of local stationaryand non-stationary shear flow perturbations whichare discussed as well. The volume continues withthe key aspect of the transition process, that is,receptivity of convectively unstable shear layers toexternal perturbations, summarizing main pathsof the excitation of laminar flow disturbances. Theremainder of the book addresses the instabilityphenomena[..]

FeaturesStarting from fundamentals of classical stabilitytheory, an overview is given of the transitionphenomena in subsonic, wall-bounded shear flows.At first, the consideration focuses on elementarysmall-amplitude velocity perturbations of laminarshear layers, i.e. instability waves, in the simplestcanonical configurations of a plane channel flow anda flat-plate boundary layer. Then the linear stability[..]

ContentsPart I Fundamentals of the linear stability theory : 1 Concept of hydrodynamic stability.- 1.1Hydrodynamic stability .- 1.2 Stability of fluidmotion in time .- 1.2.1 Critical parameters foronset of instability .- 1.2.2 Conditional stability .-1.2.3 Growth of disturbance energy .- References .-Further Reading .- 2 Theoretical aspects : 2.1Formulation of linear hydrodynamic stabilityproblems .- 2.1.1 Spectral formulation of stability .-2.1.2 Inviscid instability mechanism .- 2.1.3 Viscousinstability mechanism .- 2.2 Instability in space .- 2.3Gaster’s transformation .- 2.4[..]

Fields of interestFluid- and Aerodynamics; Engineering FluidDynamics; Numerical and Computational Physics




2012. XXVII, 271 p. 140 illus. With online files/update.(Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications, Vol. 98)Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2497-6


E. d'Emilio, Università di Pisa, Italy; L.E. Picasso, Università di Pisaand Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Italy

Problems in Quantum Mechanicswith Solutions

242 solved problems of several degrees of difficultyin nonrelativistic Quantum Mechanics, rangingfrom the themes of the crisis of classical physics,through the achievements in the framework ofmodern atomic physics, down to the still alive,more intriguing aspects connected e.g. with the EPRparadox, the Aharonov--Bohm effect, quantumteleportation.

Features242 solved problems of several degrees of difficultyin nonrelativistic Quantum Mechanics, rangingfrom the themes of the crisis of classical physics,through the achievements in the framework ofmodern atomic physics, down to the still alive,more intriguing aspects connected e.g. with the EPRparadox, the Aharonov--Bohm effect, quantumteleportation.

ContentsClassical Systems.- Old Quantum Theory.- Wavesand Corpuscles.-States, Measurements andProbabilities.-Representations. One-DimensionalSystems.- Time Evolution. Angular Momentum.-Changes of Frame.- Two and Three-DimensionalSystems.- Particle in Central Field.- Perturbationsto Energy Levels.-Spin and Magnetic Field.-Electromagnetic Transitions.- Composite Systemsand Identical Particles.- Applications to AtomicPhysics.

Fields of interestQuantum Physics




2011. IX, 354 p. (Collana di Fisica e Astronomia, 0)Softcover

$89.95ISBN 978-88-470-2305-5

H. Fabian, Robert Koch Institut, Berlin, Germany; D. Naumann,Robert Koch Institut, Berlin, Germany (Eds.)

Protein Folding and MisfoldingShining Light by Infrared Spectroscopy

Infrared spectroscopy is a new and innovativetechnology to study protein folding/misfoldingevents in the broad arsenal of techniquesconventionally used in this field. The progress inunderstanding protein folding and misfolding isprimarily due to the development of biophysicalmethods which permit to probe conformationalchanges with high kinetic and structural resolution.The most commonly used approaches rely on rapidmixing methods to initiate the folding event via asudden change in solvent conditions. Traditionally,techniques such as fluorescence, circular dichroismor visible absorption are applied to probe theprocess. In contrast to these techniques, infraredspectroscopy came into play only very recently, andthe progress made in this field up to date whichnow permits to probe folding events over the timescale from picoseconds to minutes has not yet beendiscussed in a book. The aim of this book is toprovide an overview of the developments as seen bysome of the main contributors to[..]

FeaturesInfrared spectroscopy is a new and innovativetechnology to study protein folding/misfoldingevents in the broad arsenal of techniquesconventionally used in this field. The progress inunderstanding protein folding and misfolding isprimarily due to the development of biophysicalmethods which permit to probe conformationalchanges with high kinetic and structural resolution.The most commonly used approaches [..]

ContentsReconstruction of the Amide I contour in the IRspectra of proteins: From structure to spectrum;R.Mendelsohn (USA).- Millisecond-to-minutetime-resolved protein folding/misfolding eventsmonitored by FTIR spectroscopy; H. Fabian& D. Naumann (Germany).- Sub-millisecondevents in proteins probed by continuous-flowFTIR experiments; S. Takahashi (Japan).- Proteinfolding/misfolding at high pressure probed by FTIRspectroscopy; R. Winter (Germany).-Site-specificrelaxation kinetics of peptides using temperature-jump IR spectroscopy and isotopic labelling; A.Barth (Sweden), K.Hauser[..]

Fields of interestBiophysics and Biological Physics; ProteinStructure; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra;Biomaterials




2012. XVI, 244 p. 108 illus., 39 in color. (Biological andMedical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22229-0

O. Keller, Aalborg University, Denmark

Quantum Theory of Near-FieldElectrodynamics

"Quantum Theory of Near-field Electrodynamics"gives a self-contained account of the fundamentaltheory of field-matter interaction on asubwavelength scale. The quantum physical behaviorof matter (atoms and mesoscopic media) in bothclassical and quantum fields is treated. The role oflocal-field effects and nonlocal electrodynamics,and the tight links to the theory of spatial photonlocalization are emphasized. The book may serveas a reference work in the field, and is of generalinterest for physicists working in quantum optics,mesoscopic electrodynamics and physical optics. Themacroscopic and microscopic classical theories forma good starting point for the quantum approach, andthese theories are presented in a manner appropriatefor graduate students entering near-field optics.

FeaturesQuantum Theory of Near-field Electrodynamicsgives a self-contained account of the fundamentaltheory of field-matter interaction on asubwavelength scale. The quantum physical behaviorof matter (atoms and mesoscopic media) in bothclassical and quantum fields is treated. The role oflocal-field effects and nonlocal electrodynamics,and the tight links to the theory of spatial photonlocalization are [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Part A: Microscopic ClassicalTheory.- Part B: Macroscopic Classical Theory.- PartC: Quantum Theory with Classical Fields.- Part D:Quantum Electrodynamic Theory.

Fields of interestQuantum Optics, Quantum Electronics, NonlinearOptics; Classical Electrodynamics, WavePhenomena; Nanotechnology




2012. XXV, 700 p. 33 illus. (Nano-Optics andNanophotonics) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-3-642-17409-4


D.O. Thompson, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; D.E.Chimenti, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA (Eds.)

Review of Progress in QuantitativeNondestructive EvaluationVolume 30A; Volume 30B

These proceedings provide the latest research anddevelopment papers in nondestructive evaluation(NDE) and its applications to flaw detection,material properties, NDE, and structural reliability.The papers are prepared by internationally knownresearchers and are reviewed by qualified scientists.Papers cover recent developments in essentially allmeasuring techniques (ultrasonics, electromagnetic,x-rays, thermal, acoustic emission, etc.) and theirapplications to flaw detection and structuralreliability.

FeaturesThese proceedings provide the latest research anddevelopment papers in nondestructive evaluation(NDE) and its applications to flaw detection,material properties, NDE, and structural reliability.The papers are prepared by internationally knownresearchers and are reviewed by qualified scientists.Papers cover recent developments in essentially allmeasuring techniques (ultrasonics, electromagnetic,x-rays, [..]

Fields of interestAcoustics; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials;Nanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechnologyand Microengineering; Electrical Engineering;Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation




2011. 1864 p. With CD-ROM. In 2 volumes, not availableseparately. (Materials Physics and Applications, Vol.1335) Softcover

$406.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0888-3

D. Dashdorj, MonAme Scientific Research Center, Ulaanbaatar,Mongolia; G.E. Mitchell, North Carolina State University, Raleigh,NC, USA (Eds.)

Second International UlaanbaatarConference on Nuclear Physics andApplications

This is the second international Ulaanbaatarconference on Nuclear Physics and applications.Thefirst conference was held in 2008. These conferencesare motivated by the worldwide increase ofnuclear energy for peaceful use. Uranium richMongolia plans to use uranium resources withfurther intentions of nuclear fuel cycles steps. Theconference attendees included participants frommore than a dozen countries as well as scientistsand policy makers in Mongolia. The conferenceproceedings book includes technical papers andbasic nuclear science in various nuclear scienceapplications such as nuclear power reactors.

FeaturesThis is the second international Ulaanbaatarconference on Nuclear Physics and applications.Thefirst conference was held in 2008. These conferencesare motivated by the worldwide increase ofnuclear energy for peaceful use. Uranium richMongolia plans to use uranium resources withfurther intentions of nuclear fuel cycles steps. Theconference attendees included participants frommore than a dozen [..]

Fields of interestNuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Particle andNuclear Physics; Nuclear Fusion





approx. $137.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0898-2

J.D. Cavin, Austin, TX, USA

The Amateur Astronomer's Guide tothe Deep-Sky Catalogs

Every amateur astronomer has at least heard of themany different catalogs of deep-sky objects; themost well known are the Messier, the Caldwell, theHerschel, and the NGC. All of these catalogs are,in general, readily available, but very few amateurobservers are in a position to choose the best catalogfor their particular deep-sky observing program,know how to use the catalog, or even realizejust how many there are out there!The AmateurAstronomer's Guide to the Deep-sky Catalogs isa single compilation of the historical and modernastronomical deep-sky catalogs. It discusses theirorigins, compares what's in them, explains how tointerpret the data they contain, and even outlineshow readers can create suitable 'custom' catalogsfor their own use. The last section provides a setof three deep-sky catalogs created by the author,for observers of different levels of experience, fromnewcomer to expert.

FeaturesAll of us familiar with astronomy know of CharlesMessier and his early work on creating a catalog ofcelestial objects. Did you know that Messier wascompiling a list of objects to avoid when searchingthe skies? He was a comet hunter, and he wantedto not mistake other things for comets.Other listsand catalogs followed this, and many, includingMessier's, have become popular with amateur [..]

ContentsPreface.- Chapter 1: Claudius Ptolemy and theAlmagest.- Chapter 2: The Abd-al-Rahman Al-SufiCatalog.- Chapter 3: Ulugh Beg.- Chapter 4: TheTycho Brahe Catalog.- Chapter 5: The JohannesHevelius Catalog.- Chapter 6: The Charles MessierCatalog.- Chapter 7: The Johann Elert Bode Catalog.-Chapter 8: Christian Mayer Catalog.- Chapter 9: TheHerschel Catalogs.- Chapter 10: The J.L.E. Dreyerand the NGC Catalog.- Chapter 11: Halton Arp andthe Arp Catalog.- Chapter 12: The Caldwell Catalog.-References.- Appendix A.- Appendix B.- Index.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; PopularScience in Astronomy; Geographical InformationSystems / Cartography




2012. X, 380 p. 11 illus., 3 in color. (Patrick Moore'sPractical Astronomy Series) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0655-6


D.E. Falkner, Blaine, MN, USA

The Mythology of the Night SkyAn Amateur Astronomer's Guide to the Ancient Greek andRoman Legends

The Mythology of the Night Sky is intendedprimarily for amateur astronomers who wouldlike to know the mythology behind the namesof constellations and planets. It deals with the48 constellations identified by the ancient Greekastronomer Ptolemy, as well as all the planets ofour solar system and their moons, which are namedafter Roman gods.To assist practical observers thebook gives the location and description of eachconstellation, including named stars and deep-sky objects. Readers are encouraged to observeand image the constellations for themselves, andthere is a lot of practical information in this book tohelp them along the way.In addition to providinga detailed (and mostly Greek) mythology of theconstellations and the vast soap opera that waspart of the Ancient Greek pantheon, this book alsoaddresses the planets of the Solar System, which arenamed after the Roman - not Greek - gods.

FeaturesEvery amateur astronomer can easily recognize mostof the constellations, but how many of us know thestory behind them? What myths did the AncientGreeks weave around the mighty hunter Orion thatplaces him so prominently in the sky? Did you knowthat this mythical being was said to have been killedby Diana, herself a hunter, while he was exhausted byhis fight with Scorpius? The constellation of [..]

ContentsPreface.- Chapter 1: Astrophotography Usinga Compact Digital Camera.- Chapter 2: AnIntroduction to Greco-Roman Mythology.- Chapter3: The Winter Constellations.- Chapter 4: TheLegend of Jason and the Argonauts.- Chapter5: The Spring Constellations.- Chapter 6: TheSummer Constellations.- Chapter 7: The Legend ofHercules.- Chapter 8: The Autumn Constellations.-Chapter 9: The Legend of Perseus.- Chapter 10:Planets and Satellites.- Appendix A: Names of theGreek and Roman Gods.- Appendix B: Ptolemy'sConstellations.- Appendix C: The Messier Objects.-Appendix D: NGC/IC Objects by[..]

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; PopularScience in Astronomy




2011. XIII, 238 p. 71 illus., 62 in color. (Patrick Moore'sPractical Astronomy Series) Softcover

$34.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0136-0

A. Collaboration, CERN, Genève, Switzerland (Ed.)

The Performance of the ATLASDetector

The ATLAS detector at the CERN Large HadronCollider is an apparatus of unprecedentedcomplexity, designed to probe physics in proton-proton collisions at centre-of-mass energies up to14 TeV. It was installed in its underground cavernat the LHC during the period 2004 to 2008. Testingof individual subsystems began immediately withcalibration systems and cosmic rays, and by 2008 fulldetector systems could be operated with the plannedinfrastructure, readout, and monitoring systems.Several commissioning runs of the full detectorwere organized in 2008 and 2009. During these runsthe detector was operated continuously for severalmonths with its readout triggered by cosmic raymuons. At the same time, regular calibrations ofindividual detector systems were made. In the courseof these runs, signals from tens of millions of cosmicray events were recorded. These commissioningruns continued until the first beam-beam collisionsin late 2009. This volume is a collection of sevenperformance papers[..]

FeaturesThe ATLAS detector at the CERN Large HadronCollider is an apparatus of unprecedentedcomplexity, designed to probe physics in proton-proton collisions at centre-of-mass energies up to14 TeV. It was installed in its underground cavernat the LHC during the period 2004 to 2008. Testingof individual subsystems began immediately withcalibration systems and cosmic rays, and by 2008 fulldetector systems could [..]

ContentsThe ATLAS Inner Detector Commissioning andCalibration.- Readiness of the ATLAS LiquidArgon Calorimeter for LHC Collisions.- DriftTime Measurements in the ATLAS Liquid ArgonElectromagnetic Calorimeter Using Cosmic Muons.-Readiness of the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter forLHC Collisions.- Commissioning the ATLASMuon Spectrometer With Cosmic Rays.- TheATLAS Simulation Infrastructure.- Studies of thePerformance of the ATLAS Detector Using Cosmic-ray Muons.

Fields of interestElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory;Measurement Science, Instrumentation; NuclearPhysics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons





$99.00ISBN 978-3-642-22115-6

L. Gunther, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA

The Physics of Music and Color

The Physics of Music and Color deals with twosubjects, music and color - sound and light in thephysically objective sense - in a single volume.The basic underlying physical principles of thetwo subjects overlap greatly: both music andcolor are manifestations of wave phenomena,and commonalities exist as to the production,transmission, and detection of sound and light. Thisbook aids readers in studying both subjects, whichinvolve nearly the entire gamut of the fundamentallaws of classical as well as modern physics. Wheretraditional introductory physics and courses arestyled so that the basic principles are introduced firstand are then applied wherever possible, this bookis based on a motivational approach: it introduces asubject by demonstrating a set of related phenomena,challenging readers by calling for a physical basis forwhat is observed.The Physics of Music and Color iswritten at level suitable for college students withoutany scientific background, requiring only simple[..]

FeaturesThe Physics of Music and Color deals with twosubjects, music and color - sound and light in thephysically objective sense - in a single volume.The basic underlying physical principles of thetwo subjects overlap greatly: both music andcolor are manifestations of wave phenomena,and commonalities exist as to the production,transmission, and detection of sound and light. Thisbook aids readers in [..]

ContentsPreface.- Introductory Remarks.- The VibratingString.- The Vibrating Air Column.- Energy.-Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetic Waves.-The Atom as a Source of Light.- The Principle ofSuperposition.- Propagation Phenomena.- TheEar.- Psychoacoustics.- Tuning, Intonation, andTemperament - Chooising Frequencies for MusicanNotes.- The Eye.- Characterizing Light Sources,Color Filters and Pigments.- Theory of ColorVision.- Appendices.

Fields of interestAcoustics; Classical Electrodynamics, WavePhenomena; Engineering Acoustics; Physics(general); Biophysics and Biological Physics





$99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0556-6


P. Hodge, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

The Spiral Galaxy M33

This book summarizes the gathering of informationon and the growing understanding of M33 from the1920s, when Hubble first determined its true nature,to the 21st century, when the Hubble Telescopeprobed deeply into its many secrets. With its regularsymmetrical spiral structure, and its being not tiltedtoo much and near enough to allow detailed studiesof its stars, M33 is well-suited for the study of atypical spiral galaxy. In this work, Paul Hodge placescurrent research on M33 (and similar galaxies) inboth historical and global perspectives. The bookis written in a language accessible for specialistsand non-specialists, for professional and amateurastronomers, for scientists and the curious publicand, most importantly, for students.

FeaturesThis book summarizes the gathering of informationon and the growing understanding of M33 from the1920s, when Hubble first determined its true nature,to the 21st century, when the Hubble Telescopeprobed deeply into its many secrets. With its regularsymmetrical spiral structure, and its being not tiltedtoo much and near enough to allow detailed studiesof its stars, M33 is well-suited for the study of a [..]

ContentsBasic Data.- Developing Knowledge.- Hubble’sPioneering Study.- Structure.- The Nucleus.-Clusters and Associations.- Gas and Dust.- Spectraand Abundances.- Stellar Populations and the StarFormation History.- Variable Stars.- X-Ray Sources.-Dynamics and Mass.- Index.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology




2012. XII, 158 p. 111 illus., 7 in color. (Astrophysics andSpace Science Library, Vol. 379) Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2024-4

A.V. Yakubovich, Frankfurt University for Advanced Studies,Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Theory of Phase Transitions inPolypeptides and Proteins

There are nearly 100 000 different protein sequencesencoded in the human genome, each with its ownspecific fold. Understanding how a newly formedpolypeptide sequence finds its way to the correctfold is one of the greatest challenges in the modernstructural biology. The aim of this thesis is to providenovel insights into protein folding by consideringthe problem from the point of view of statisticalmechanics. The thesis starts by investigating thefundamental degrees of freedom in polypeptidesthat are responsible for the conformationaltransitions. This knowledge is then applied inthe statistical mechanics description of helix─coiltransitions in polypeptides. Finally, the theoreticalformalism is generalized to the case of proteins inan aqueous environment. The major novelty ofthis work lies in combining (a) a formalism basedon fundamental physical properties of the systemand (b) the resulting possibility of describing thefolding─unfolding transitions quantitatively. Theclear[..]

FeaturesThere are nearly 100 000 different protein sequencesencoded in the human genome, each with its ownspecific fold. Understanding how a newly formedpolypeptide sequence finds its way to the correctfold is one of the greatest challenges in the modernstructural biology. The aim of this thesis is to providenovel insights into protein folding by considering theproblem from the point of view of statistical [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Theoretical Methods of QuantumMechanics.- Degrees of Freedom in Polypeptidesand Proteins.- Partition Function of a Polypeptide.-Phase Transitions in Polypeptides.- Folding ofProteins in Aqueous Environment.

Fields of interestBiophysics and Biological Physics; Protein Structure;Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems; PolymerSciences; Mathematical Methods in Physics




2011. XIII, 121 p. 39 illus., 11 in color. (Springer Theses)Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22591-8

P. McCormack, University of Chicago, IL, USA

Vortex, Molecular Spin andNanovorticityAn Introduction

The subject of this book is the physics of vortices.A detailed analysis of the dynamics of vortices willbe presented. The important topics of vorticityand molecular spin will be dealt with, includingthe electromagnetic analogy and quantization insuperfluids. The effect of molecular spin on thedynamics of molecular nano-confined fluids usingthe extended Navier-Stokes equations will also becovered –especially important to the theory andapplicability of nanofluidics and associated devices.The nanoscale boundary layer and nanoscale vortexcore are regions of intense vorticity (molecular spin).It will be shown, based on molecular kinetic theoryand thermodynamics, that the macroscopic (solidbody) rotation must be accompanied by internalrotation of the molecules. Electric polarization ofthe internal molecular rotations about the localrotation axis –the Barnett effect – occurs. In such aspin aligned system, major changes in the physicalproperties of the fluid result.

FeaturesThe subject of this book is the physics of vortices.A detailed analysis of the dynamics of vortices willbe presented. The important topics of vorticityand molecular spin will be dealt with, includingthe electromagnetic analogy and quantization insuperfluids. The effect of molecular spin on thedynamics of molecular nano-confined fluids usingthe extended Navier-Stokes equations will also becovered [..]

Contents1. The Vortex.- 2. Vorticity (Molecular Spin).- 3.The NanoBoundary Layer and NanoVortex Core.- 4.Nanoduct Fluid Flow.

Fields of interestFluid- and Aerodynamics; Nanotechnology;Nanotechnology and Microengineering; NanoscaleScience and Technology




2012. VII, 136 p. 71 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Physics)Softcover

$49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0256-5

springer.com Popular Science 203

V.R. Vanin, University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil (Ed.)

XXXIII Brazilian Workshop onNuclear Physics

This meeting was attended mostly by Brazilianresearchers and selected collaborators invited fromabroad. The current studies in Nuclear Physics,from basic theoretical work to instrumentation andapplied methods, were presented and discussed inconferences, oral, and poster presentations, in orderto disseminate new ideas and evaluate the progress inthis research area.

FeaturesThis meeting was attended mostly by Brazilianresearchers and selected collaborators invited fromabroad. The current studies in Nuclear Physics,from basic theoretical work to instrumentation andapplied methods, were presented and discussed inconferences, oral, and poster presentations, in orderto disseminate new ideas and evaluate the progress inthis research area.

Fields of interestParticle and Nuclear Physics; Atomic, Molecular,Optical and Plasma Physics; Elementary Particles,Quantum Field Theory





approx. $158.00ISBN 978-0-7354-0908-8

Popular Science

M. Gleiser, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA

Die unvollkommene SchöpfungKosmos, Leben und das versteckte Gesetz der Natur

Leben in einem unvollkommenen UniversumEsist ein alter Traum der Menschheit: die Ursprüngedes Universums und unseren Platz darin miteiner großen, allumfassenden Theorie zu erklären.Die bedeutendsten Denker, von Pythagoras undAristoteles bis Galilei, Newton und Einstein,haben den Kosmos mit Konzepten wie Symmetrie,Harmonie und Ordnung zu verstehen versucht.Doch trotz aller Bemühungen ist bis heute keine„Theorie für Alles“ am Horizont erkennbar – ausgutem Grund.In Die unvollkommene Schöpfungbelegt Marcelo Gleiser, dass es keinen großen Plan,keine kosmische Blaupause oder übergreifendeErklärung für unsere Existenz gibt. Nach allem, waswir heute wissen, sind Unvollkommenheiten imGewebe des Universums nicht nur vorhanden – siestellen vielmehr die treibende, schöpferische Kraftin der Entwicklung des Kosmos und des Lebensdar. Das Universum ist keineswegs elegant. Es istin grandioser Weise unordentlich.„Dies ist einemeisterhafte, nachgerade fesselnde Antwort auf dieFrage, warum wir[..]

FeaturesLeben in einem unvollkommenen UniversumEsist ein alter Traum der Menschheit: die Ursprüngedes Universums und unseren Platz darin miteiner großen, allumfassenden Theorie zu erklären.Die bedeutendsten Denker, von Pythagoras undAristoteles bis Galilei, Newton und Einstein,haben den Kosmos mit Konzepten wie Symmetrie,Harmonie und Ordnung zu verstehen versucht.Doch trotz aller Bemühungen [..]

ContentsI Einssein.- II Die Asymmetrie der Zeit.- III DieAsymmetrie der Materie.- IV Die Asymmetrie desLebens.- V Die Asymmetrie des Daseins.

Fields of interestPopular Science; Physics (general); Philosophy ofNature; Evolutionary Biology; Cosmology




2012. XXII, 442 S. 1 Abb. Hardcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2874-5

Th. Grüter, Münster

Klüger als wir?Auf dem Weg zur Hyperintelligenz

Mit Hirndoping zum Erfolg?Brauchen wir – ineiner immer komplexeren Welt – intelligentereMenschen? Und wie wäre dies zu erreichen?Mit Pillen, die dauerhaft Aufmerksamkeitund Konzentration steigern? Mit genetischenManipulationen, die nachhaltig die geistigenFähigkeiten unserer Nachkommen verbessern?Mit hochentwickelten technischen Hilfsmittelnwie Gehirn-Computer-Schnittstellen?„Neuro-Enhancement“ heißt das Zauberwort auf dem Wegzur Hyperintelligenz. Aber wie realistisch sind dieVisionen und Versprechungen seiner Befürworter?Und grundlegender: Wie ist Intelligenz eigentlichdefiniert? Bekommen wir überhaupt zu fassen, waswir da steigern wollen? Thomas Grüter ist diesenFragen mit kritischem Blick nachgegangen. Erbeschreibt, was wir heute über die menschlicheIntelligenz wissen und wo die Perspektiven undGrenzen einer pharmakologischen, genetischenoder technischen Optimierung unserer kognitivenLeistungen liegen. Ein Blick auf die Forschung zurKünstlichen Intelligenz (KI) und auf die[..]

FeaturesMit Hirndoping zum Erfolg?Brauchen wir – ineiner immer komplexeren Welt – intelligentereMenschen? Und wie wäre dies zu erreichen?Mit Pillen, die dauerhaft Aufmerksamkeitund Konzentration steigern? Mit genetischenManipulationen, die nachhaltig die geistigenFähigkeiten unserer Nachkommen verbessern? Mithochentwickelten technischen Hilfsmitteln wie [..]

ContentsEinleitung.- 1 Intelligenz und wie man sie misst.-2. Die Intelligenzgesellschaft.- 3. Anatomischeund funktionelle Grundlagen der Intelligenz.-4. Menschwerdung.- 5. Eingriffe zur Steigerungvon Intelligenz und Gedächtnis.- 6. Der Preis derIntelligenz.- 7. Gehirn und Maschine.- 8. KünstlicheHyperintelligenz.

Fields of interestPopular Science; Neurosciences; Computer Science(general)




2012. VI, 346 S. 13 Abb. Hardcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2648-2

204 Popular Science springer.com

J. Rattner, Berlin; G. Danzer, Berlin

Persönlichkeit braucht TugendenPositive Eigenschaften für eine moderne Welt

Spielen im 21. Jahrhundert Tugenden nocheine Rolle? Ist Tugend eigentlich nur einanderes Wort für Anständigkeit? Die Autorenbeschreiben in ihrem Buch acht Charakterzüge undWesensmerkmale, die für die Entwicklung einesMenschen ihrer Meinung nach von Bedeutung sind,z.B. Besonnenheit, Hingabe, Humor, aber auchVornehmheit. Ein spannendes Thema, das jedenLeser anspricht und zum Nachdenken über seineeigenen Tugenden anregt.

FeaturesSpielen im 21. Jahrhundert Tugenden nocheine Rolle? Ist Tugend eigentlich nur einanderes Wort für Anständigkeit? Die Autorenbeschreiben in ihrem Buch acht Charakterzüge undWesensmerkmale, die für die Entwicklung einesMenschen ihrer Meinung nach von Bedeutung sind,z.B. Besonnenheit, Hingabe, Humor, aber auchVornehmheit. Ein spannendes Thema, das jedenLeser anspricht und zum Nachdenken über seine [..]

ContentsBesonnenheit, Geistigkeit, Hingabe, Liebe, Humorund weitere Tugenden...

Fields of interestPopular Science; Medicine (general); Philosophy(general)




2011. VIII, 132 S. Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-642-16990-8

C. Orzel, Union College, Schenectady, NY, USA

Schrödingers HundQuantenphysik (nicht nur) für Vierbeiner

Quantenphysik verstehen Sie nicht? Mit diesemBuch wird sich das ändern. Denn wenn Emmy,die Mischlingshündin des Autors, bei Themenwie Teilchen-Welle-Dualismus, Unbestimmtheit,Teleportation und Quantentunneln mitredenkann, dann können Sie es auch. Und Sie werdentierischen Spaß dabei haben.„Mein Hund Kodibehauptet, dass Chad Orzel Physik viel klarer undmit weit mehr Humor erklärt, als ich es je getanhabe. Und er behält mich jetzt nur noch wegenmeiner opponierbaren Daumen.“ John Scalzi,Autor von „Der wilde Planet“ und „Die letzteKolonie“„Dank Chad Orzel und seiner reizendenPromenadenmischung Emmy habe ich endlich dasHeisenberg’sche Unschärfeprinzip verstanden, ganzzu schweigen von manchen wichtigen Konzepten,die Emmy vermutlich schneller begriffen hat als ich.Schrödingers Hund ist ein Segen für alle, die diemoderne Physik nie bewältigt haben – oder nichteinen blassen Schimmer davon haben. Ich kann dochunmöglich der Einzige sein.“ Spencer Quinn, Autorvon „Bernie und Chet: Ein[..]

FeaturesQuantenphysik verstehen Sie nicht? Mit diesemBuch wird sich das ändern. Denn wenn Emmy,die Mischlingshündin des Autors, bei Themenwie Teilchen-Welle-Dualismus, Unbestimmtheit,Teleportation und Quantentunneln mitreden kann,dann können Sie es auch. Und Sie werden tierischenSpaß dabei haben.„Mein Hund Kodi behauptet, dassChad Orzel Physik viel klarer und mit weit mehrHumor erklärt, als [..]

ContentsEinleitung.- 1. In welche Richtung? In beidezugleich: Welle-Teilchen-Dualität.- 2. Wo ist meinKnochen? Die Heisenberg’sche Unschärferelation.-3. Schrödingers Hund: Die Kopenhagener Deutung.-4. Viele Welten, viele Belohnungen: Die Viele-Welten-Interpretation.- 5. Sind wir bald da? DerQuanten-Zenon-Effekt.- 6. Buddeln unnötig: Derquantenmechanische Tunneleffekt.- 7. SpukhaftesBellen in der Ferne: Quanten-Verschränkung.- 8.Beam mir ein Häschen: Quantenteleportation.-9. Häschen aus Käse: Virtuelle Teilchen undQuantenelektrodynamik.- 10. Vorsicht böseEichhörnchen: Zweckentfremdung[..]

Fields of interestPopular Science; Physics (general); Quantum Physics




2012. Etwa 305 S. 35 Abb. Hardcover

$29.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2862-2

P. Bloom, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

Sex und Kunst und SchokoladeWarum wir mögen, was wir mögen

Die Psychologie des Begehrens: Warum wir nichtwiderstehen können – und warum alltäglicheDinge manchmal eine besondere Bedeutung füruns habenWas passiert in unserem Gehirn, wennwir Vergnügen empfinden? Ist der Genuss beimBetrachten eines Kunstwerks oder die Ehrfurchtvor einem Naturschauspiel vergleichbar mit derBefriedigung, die wir beim Sex erleben, oder denGaumenfreuden, die uns eine köstliche Süßspeisebereitet? Welche Funktion erfüllen Gefühle derLust, wie haben sich diese Empfindungen in derEvolution entwickelt, und warum möchten wirsie immer wieder erleben? Warum sind oft kleineDinge so wertvoll für uns? Der amerikanischePsychologe Paul Bloom beleuchtet in diesem Buchdie Wissenschaft hinter unseren Wünschen undNeigungen – von unseren „niederen“ Instinkten biszur hohen Kultur, von kindlichen Bedürfnissen biszu typisch männlichen oder weiblichen Süchten,vom Alltäglichen bis zum Abseitigen. „Ein Buchüber Sex, Essen, Kunst und Spaß – wer könnte dawiderstehen? Wohl niemand. Das[..]

FeaturesDie Psychologie des Begehrens: Warum wir nichtwiderstehen können – und warum alltäglicheDinge manchmal eine besondere Bedeutung füruns habenWas passiert in unserem Gehirn, wennwir Vergnügen empfinden? Ist der Genuss beimBetrachten eines Kunstwerks oder die Ehrfurchtvor einem Naturschauspiel vergleichbar mit derBefriedigung, die wir beim Sex erleben, oder denGaumenfreuden, die uns eine [..]

ContentsVorwort.- 1. Das Wesen von Vergnügen.- 2.Feinschmecker.- 3. Bett-Tricks.- 4. Unersetzlich.- 5.Leistung.- 6. Fantasie.- 7. Sicherheit und Schmerz.-8. Warum Vergnügen wichtig ist.- Anmerkungen.-Literatur.- Index.

Fields of interestPopular Science; Psychology (general); Neurobiology




2012. Etwa 330 S. 2 Abb. Hardcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2872-1

springer.com Psychology 205

J. Waxman, Imperial College London, UK

The Elephant in the RoomStories About Cancer Patients and their Doctors

The Elephant in the Room is a collection of shortstories that creatively communicate the cancerpatient’s journey. The stories, based on real-life accounts, are built around the idiosyncraticrelationships between patients and their doctors.Using humor, empathy and wisdom, JonathanWaxman explores the very human side of cancer aswell as providing expert commentary on the clinicalaspects of diagnosis and therapy of this disease.These stories comfort and entertain, inform andengage, and are a treat to read for anyone whose lifehas been affected by cancer.

FeaturesThe Elephant in the Room is a collection of real lifeshort stories about cancer patients and their doctors. These stories comfort and entertain, inform andengage, and are a treat to read.With humour andempathy, Jonathan Waxman explores the humanside of cancer.

ContentsRick's Big Adventure.- All My Trials.- Snake Oiland Chips.- Smoker's Cough.- Conference withCounsel.- Coming Through.- Here's Harry.- WhyMe?.- How Do They Know What I've Got?.- Doctorsand Cancer: Firewall.

Fields of interestPopular Science in Medicine and Health; Oncology




2012. XIX, 264 p. Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-0-85729-894-2

M. Weeks, Hastings, UK

Wie viele Elefanten wiegt einBlauwal?Nützliche Antworten auf Fragen, die niemand stellt

Wie groß ist groß? Die etwas andere Vermessungder WeltDer Mount Everest ist 8’848 Meter hoch.Das wussten Sie? Okay, aber können Sie sich dieseHöhe vorstellen? Nun, der Eiffelturm in Parisist 324 Meter hoch, und sein Erbauer GustaveEiffel maß 1,83 Meter. Würden also 177 MonsieurEiffel übereinander stehen, wären sie so hochwie der Turm. Und man bräuchte 28 Eiffeltürmeübereinander, um auf den Gipfel des Everest schauenzu können.Durch geschickte Vergleiche werdenschwer fassbare Größen unmittelbar anschaulich.25 Elefanten wiegen zum Beispiel einen Blauwal auf.Ein Supertanker fasst 200 Olympiaschwimmbecken.Und 76 Posaunen erzeugen denselben Lärm wieein Donnerschlag. Und was schätzen Sie: Wie vieleFußballfelder passen auf den Roten Platz? All dieseFragen mögen Sie sich nie gestellt haben – aberdie Antworten sind oftmals verblüffend!Höher,größer, schneller – und origineller: Humorvoll undkenntnisreich geschrieben, fesselt dieses kleine Buchden Leser mit reich bebilderten Betrachtungen[..]

FeaturesWie groß ist groß? Die etwas andere Vermessungder WeltDer Mount Everest ist 8’848 Meter hoch.Das wussten Sie? Okay, aber können Sie sich dieseHöhe vorstellen? Nun, der Eiffelturm in Paris ist324 Meter hoch, und sein Erbauer Gustave Eiffelmaß 1,83 Meter. Würden also 177 Monsieur Eiffelübereinander stehen, wären sie so hoch wie derTurm. Und man bräuchte 28 Eiffeltürme [..]

Contents1 Länge und Entfernung,- 2 Fläche.- 3 Höhe undTiefe.- 4 Gewicht, Masse und Dichte.- 5 Volumenund Speicherkapazität.- 6 Bevölkerung.- 7 Zeit.-8 Geschwindigkeit.- 9 Temperatur.- 10 Energieund Leistung.- 11 Schall.- Tabelle vergleichbarerEinheiten

Fields of interestPopular Science; Science




2012. Etwa 130 S. 120 Abb. in Farbe. Hardcover

$19.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2893-6

Psychology

S. Ciccotti, Université de Bretagne Sud, France

150 psychologische Aha-ExperimenteBeobachtungen zu unserem eigenen Erleben und Verhalten

In 150 Experimenten geht Serge Ciccotti,Psychologieprofessor an der Universität Südbretagneund Autor französischer Psychologiebestseller,unterhaltsamen Fragen zum menschlichen Erlebenund Verhalten nach, die auf überraschende Weiseuns den wissenschaftlichen Spiegel vorhalten:Warum erscheint uns die Barbiepuppe als schön?Was bringt uns zum Lachen? Oder warum könnenwir im Stimmengewirr einer Party hören, was unserGesprächspartner sagt? Und warum liegt es immeram Lehrer, wenn wir die Prüfung nicht bestehen?

FeaturesIn 150 Experimenten geht Serge Ciccotti,Psychologieprofessor an der Universität Südbretagneund Autor französischer Psychologiebestseller,unterhaltsamen Fragen zum menschlichen Erlebenund Verhalten nach, die auf überraschende Weiseuns den wissenschaftlichen Spiegel vorhalten:Warum erscheint uns die Barbiepuppe als schön?Was bringt uns zum Lachen? Oder warum könnenwir im Stimmengewirr einer Party hören, [..]

Contents1 Wahrnehmung, Aufmerksamkeit, Gedächtnisund Intelligenz.- Vorteile, Attributionenund Erklärungen.- 3 Selbstkonzept undSelbstrepräsentation.- 4 Schemata (Stereotypen,Heuristiken), Urteile und Verhalten.- 5 SozialeEinflüsse, Macht und Manipulation.- 6 Motivation,Emotion und Persönlichkeit.- 7 Einige Unterschiedezwischen Männern und Frauen.

Fields of interestPsychology (general)





$39.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2843-1

206 Psychology springer.com

C.A. Ahern, Holy Names University, Oakland, CA, USA; K. de Kirby,University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA

Beyond Individual DifferencesOrganizing Processes, Information Overload, and ClassroomLearning

In an era of intense interest in educational reform,spurred by increasing global competition for jobsand advancement, it is more critical than ever tounderstand the nature of learning. And althoughmuch attention is paid to differences betweenlearners, short shrift is often given to cognitivefunctions that characterize successful learning forall students. Yet these are the very functions thatdetermine the difference between successful andrewarding learning versus merely “doing” withouttruly learning. Firmly grounded in the principlesof neuropsychology, Beyond Individual Differencesanalyzes both successful and unproductive learningin terms of the brain’s organizing processes – thatis, its unconscious sifting, selecting, and meaning-making that enable students to incorporate andbuild on what they’ve learned in the past. At thesame time, it explores the learning situationsthat cause organization to break down and offersseveral preventive strategies.Key areas of coverageinclude: The[..]

FeaturesIn an era of intense interest in educational reform,spurred by increasing global competition for jobsand advancement, it is more critical than ever tounderstand the nature of learning. And althoughmuch attention is paid to differences betweenlearners, short shrift is often given to cognitivefunctions that characterize successful learning for allstudents. Yet these are the very functions that [..]

ContentsPreface.- Acknowledgments.- Part I: Doing WithoutLearning.- Chapter 1: A Riddle.- Chapter 2:Below the Surface—An Introduction to MentalOrganization.- Chapter 3: At the Time of Learning—The Encoding Process.- Chapter 4: How ThingsGo Wrong—Breakdowns in Organizing Processes.-Chapter 5: Learning to Learn—Organization andthe Student’s Experience.- Part II: Teaching Witha New Awareness.- Chapter 6: The Role of theTeacher.- Chapter 7: Awareness and Sensitivity—Four “Anchors” to Use in the Classroom.- Chapter8: Enlarging the Classroom—Practices for CreatingSupportive Conditions.- Part[..]

Fields of interestChild and School Psychology; Learning andInstruction; Social Work; Psychotherapy andCounseling; Speech Pathology; Neuropsychology




2012. XVII, 125 p. Hardcover

$49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-0640-2

P. Bob, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

Brain, Mind and ConsciousnessAdvances in Neuroscience Research

Neuropsychological research on the neural basis ofbehavior generally asserts that brain mechanismsultimately suffice to explain all psychologicallydescribed phenomena. This assumption stems fromthe idea that the brain consists entirely of materialparticles and fields, and that all causal mechanismsrelevant to neuroscience can be formulated solely interms of properties of these elements. Contemporarybasic physical theory differs from classic physicson the important matter of how consciousness ofhuman agents enters into the structure of empiricalphenomena. The new principles contradict the olderidea that local mechanical processes alone accountfor the structure of all empirical data. Contemporaryphysical theory brings directly into the overall causalstructure certain psychologically described choicesmade by human agents about how they will act.This key development in basic physical theory isapplicable to neuroscience. This book explores thisnew framework.

FeaturesNeuropsychological research on the neural basis ofbehavior generally asserts that brain mechanismsultimately suffice to explain all psychologicallydescribed phenomena. This assumption stems fromthe idea that the brain consists entirely of materialparticles and fields, and that all causal mechanismsrelevant to neuroscience can be formulated solely interms of properties of these elements. Contemporary[..]

Contents1. Brain structures and consciousness.- 2. Bindingproblem of consciousness.- 3.Consciousness andfunctional connectivity.- 4. Binding problem anddissociated mind.- 5. The unconscious mind.- 6.Mind and space.- 7. The universe within.

Fields of interestNeuropsychology; Psychiatry; Neurosciences





$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0435-4

M. von Wachter, Aalen

Chronische SchmerzenSelbsthilfe und Therapiebegleitung - Orientierung fürAngehörige - Konkrete Tipps und Fallbeispiele. Mit Online-Material

Selbsthilfe für Menschen mit chronischenSchmerzen und deren Angehörige8 MillionenMenschen in Deutschland sind von chronischenSchmerzen betroffen. Schmerzkranke haben ofteine lange Vorgeschichte mit den verschiedenstenmedizinischen und chirurgischen Maßnahmensowie erfolglosen Therapieversuchen. Betroffeneerleben sich ihren Schmerzen hilflos ausgeliefert.Und Partner, Familie, Freunde leiden mit.Neuemedizinische Erkenntnisse: differenzierteDarstellung der Schmerzerkrankungen und derenBehandlung Dieses Therapieheft begleitet Sie beider Behandlung und ggf. Psychotherapie IhrerSchmerzerkrankung. Mit dieser Hilfe werdenSie zum Experten Ihrer eigenen Krankheit. Sieerfahren alles Wissenswerte über die verschiedenenErkrankungsbilder, Symptome, ihre Ursachenund Behandlungsmöglichkeiten. Sie findenUnterstützung, dass die Symptome nichteingebildet sind oder auf persönlicher Schwächeberuhen.Praxisorientiert: durch zahlreiche Hinweise,Übungen und Arbeitsblätter - mit Online-Material:[..]

FeaturesSelbsthilfe für Menschen mit chronischenSchmerzen und deren Angehörige8 MillionenMenschen in Deutschland sind von chronischenSchmerzen betroffen. Schmerzkranke haben ofteine lange Vorgeschichte mit den verschiedenstenmedizinischen und chirurgischen Maßnahmensowie erfolglosen Therapieversuchen. Betroffeneerleben sich ihren Schmerzen hilflos ausgeliefert.Und Partner, [..]

ContentsVorwort.- 1 Einleitung.- 2 Entstehungchronischer Schmerzen.- 3 UnterschiedlicheSchmerzerkrankungen.- 4 Behandlung chronischerSchmerzen.- 5 Materialien.

Fields of interestPsychotherapy and Counseling; Pain Medicine;Popular Science in Psychology; Psychotherapy;Health Psychology





$29.95ISBN 978-3-642-19612-6


R.J.R. Levesque, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA (Ed.)

Encyclopedia of Adolescence

The Encyclopedia of Adolescence will break newground as an important central resource for thestudy of adolescence. Comprehensive in breath andtextbook in depth, the Encyclopedia of Adolescence– with entries presented in easy-to-access A toZ format – will serve as a reference repositoryof knowledge in the field as well as a frequentlyupdated conduit of new knowledge long beforesuch information trickles down from research tostandard textbooks. By making full use of Springer’sprint and online flexibility, the Encyclopedia willbe at the forefront of efforts to advance the fieldby pushing and creating new boundaries andareas of study that further our understanding ofadolescents and their place in society. Substantively,the Encyclopedia draws from four major areas ofresearch relating to adolescence. The first broadarea includes research relating to "Self, Identity andDevelopment in Adolescence". This area coversresearch relating to identity, from early adolescencethrough emerging[..]

FeaturesThe Encyclopedia of Adolescence will break newground as an important central resource for thestudy of adolescence. Comprehensive in breath andtextbook in depth, the Encyclopedia of Adolescence– with entries presented in easy-to-access A toZ format – will serve as a reference repositoryof knowledge in the field as well as a frequentlyupdated conduit of new knowledge long before suchinformation [..]

ContentsApproximately 700 entries, in A to Z format, dealingin depth with such major topics as: self, identity,and development in adolescence; adolescents’ socialand personal relationships; adolescents in socialinstitutions; and adolescent psychopathology andmental health.

Fields of interestChild and School Psychology; Psychiatry;Developmental Psychology; Criminology & CriminalJustice; Sociology, general; Sociology of Education




2012. LIV, 3363 p. In 5 volumes, not availableseparately. Hardcover

$2,050.00ISBN 978-1-4419-1694-5

R. Siegler, University of Pittsburgh; J. DeLoache, University ofVirginia; N. Eisenberg, Arizona State University, AZ, USA; S.Pauen, Universität Heidelberg (Ed.)

Entwicklungspsychologie imKindes- und Jugendalter

Der besondere Charme dieses Lehrbuchklassikersliegt darin, dass er von Wissenschaftlernverfasst wurde, die gleichzeitig Eltern sind,und dass er eine neue didaktische Konzeptionetabliert hat, um klassische Themen derEntwicklungspsychologie im Bachelor-Studium zuvermitteln:fokussiert auf die Kindheitsentwicklungansatzorientiert und wissenschaftlich fundiert −mit Darstellung einschlägiger Theorienpragmatisch− schulenübergreifendnachhaltig − mitVertiefungen in Form von Exkursen,Zusammenfassungen am Ende der jeweiligen Kapitelund Lernfragenanwendungsorientiert − mit Blickauf Familie, Gesellschaft, Schule, Berufaktuell − mitneuesten pädagogischen ErkenntnissenDabei werdenverschiedene Perspektiven der Entwicklung − wiebiologische, geistige, motorische, soziale, emotionale,geschlechtsspezifische, familiäre Entwicklung− unter verschiedenen methodischen Ansätzenerklärt und anhand von Beispielen aus der Praxisverdeutlicht.Die vorliegende Auflage wurde umwichtige Informationen aus[..]

FeaturesDer besondere Charme dieses Lehrbuchklassikersliegt darin, dass er von Wissenschaftlern verfasstwurde, die gleichzeitig Eltern sind, und dass ereine neue didaktische Konzeption etabliert hat, umklassische Themen der Entwicklungspsychologieim Bachelor-Studium zu vermitteln:fokussiert aufdie Kindheitsentwicklung ansatzorientiert undwissenschaftlich fundiert − mit Darstellung [..]

Contents1. Die Entwicklung von Kindern: eine Einführung.-2. Pränatale Entwicklung, Geburt und dasNeugeborene.- 3. Biologie und Verhalten.- 4.Theorien der kognitiven Entwicklung.- 5. Diefrühen Kindheit − Sehen, Denken und Tun.- 6. DieEntwicklung des Sprach- und Symbolgebrauchs.-7. Die Entwicklung von Konzepten.- 8. Intelligenzund schulische Leistungen.- 9. Theorien der sozialenEntwicklung.- 10. Emotionale Entwicklung.- 11.Bindung und die Entwicklung des Selbst.- 12.Struktur und Funktion der Familie.- 13. Beziehungenzu Gleichaltrigen.- 14. Moralentwicklung.- 15.- DieEntwicklung der[..]

Fields of interestDevelopmental Psychology




2012. XXVI, 710 S. 500 Abb. in Farbe. Hardcover

$79.95ISBN 978-3-8274-2878-3

A. Bucher, Universität Salzburg, Österreich

Geiz, Trägheit, Neid & Co. inTherapie und SeelsorgePsychologie der 7 Todsünden

Psychologie trifft BibelDie 7 Todsünden: Geiz,Trägheit, Hochmut, Neid, Zorn, Wollust, Völlerei.Eine Sammlung hoch aufgeladener Themen, dieschon ewig in der Bibel stehen, aber dadurch nichtsan ihrer Aktualität verloren haben. Warum? Siesprechen jeden Menschen an – und sie sind selbstim professionellen Setting von Psychotherapie undSeelsorge höchst relevant. State of the ArtProfessorBucher bietet den State of the Art der 7 Todsünden-Konzepte: Welche psychologischen Untersuchungenzu dem Thema gibt es (eingearbeitet wurden mehrals 1000), in welchem Kontext stehen die jeweiligenKonzepte?, welche Fallen, Ressourcen, Anregungensind bei Therapie, Beratung, Seelsorge zu beachten?Eingeflossen ist eine eigene Studie zum Thema mit400 Personen und ebenso viele Erlebnisberichte,die die Todsünden noch anschaulicher undnachvollziehbarer machen. Das Fachbuchzum ThemaEntstanden ist eine ausführlicheZusammenstellung relevanter Forschungsergebnissezu den 7 sündigen Themen. Gut strukturiert undgut[..]

FeaturesPsychologie trifft BibelDie 7 Todsünden: Geiz,Trägheit, Hochmut, Neid, Zorn, Wollust, Völlerei.Eine Sammlung hoch aufgeladener Themen, dieschon ewig in der Bibel stehen, aber dadurch nichtsan ihrer Aktualität verloren haben. Warum? Siesprechen jeden Menschen an – und sie sind selbstim professionellen Setting von Psychotherapie undSeelsorge höchst relevant. State of the [..]

ContentsVorwort - 1. Die Sieben Todsünden - 2. Geiz /Habgier - 3. Neid - 4. Völlerei - 5. Stolz / Hochmut -6. Zorn - 7. Trägheit - 8. Wollust - Ausblick.

Fields of interestPsychotherapy and Counseling; Positive Psychology;Health Psychology; Psychotherapy; HealthPromotion and Disease Prevention; Popular Sciencein Psychology




2012. XVI, 232 S. 12 Abb. Hardcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-04906-4

208 Psychology springer.com

J.A. Molina, University of Zaragoza (Spain) and IZA (Germany)(Ed.)

Household Economic Behaviors

Significant recent changes in the structure andcomposition of households make the study ofthe economic relationships within the householdof particular interest for academics and policy-makers. In this context, Household EconomicBehaviors, through its focus on theoretical andempirical chapters on a range of economic behaviorswithin the household, provides a new and timelyviewpoint. Following the Introduction and oneor two surveys which give a general background,the volume includes theoretical and empiricalperspectives on allocation of available time withinthe household, monetary and non-monetarytransfers between household members, and intra-household bargaining.

FeaturesFor decades, the traditional model of householdeconomic behavior assumed a nuclear family anda standardized structure. But recent seismic shiftsin family composition (e.g., childless, cohabiting,blended) and in the ways family members shop,save, and work are bringing challenges to the unitarymodel and opening up new avenues for study. InHousehold Economic Behaviors, a distinguished [..]

ContentsIntroduction.-Non-unitary Models of HouseholdBehaviour: a Survey of the Literature.-IndependentIndividual Decision-makers in Household Modelsand the New Home Economics.-Household TimeUse, Inequality and Taxation.-Revealed PreferenceTests for Collective Household Behavior.-CollectiveLabour Supply of Native Dutch and ImmigrantHouseholds in the Netherlands.-The Effects ofMarriage on Couples’ Allocation of Time: Somebetween Market and Non-market Hours.-DadsMatter? Or Is It Just their Money that Matters?Unpicking the Effects of Separation on EducationalOutcomes.-Measuring the[..]

Fields of interestPsychotherapy and Counseling; Sociology, general;Economics




2012. XII, 185 p. 6 illus. (International Series onConsumer Science) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9430-1

J. Asendorpf, HU Berlin

Persönlichkeitspsychologie fürBachelor. Lesen, Hören, Lernen imWeb

Die „Psychologie der Persönlichkeit" – dasspannende Grundlagenfach im Psychologiestudium– wird hier in einem kompakten und dochvollständigen Lehrbuch sehr verständlich, praxisnahund unterhaltsam vorgestellt: Welche Rolle spieltdie Persönlichkeit in Alltag, Wissenschaft undPraxis? Wie hat sich die Persönlichkeitsforschunghistorisch entwickelt? Wie unterscheidet und erfasstman verschiedene Persönlichkeitsbereiche wieIntelligenz, soziale Kompetenz oder Einstellungen?Welchen Einfluss hat die Umwelt? Was weiß manüber kulturelle Unterschiede?Eine lernfreundlicheDidaktik macht das Buch zu einem verständlichenund spannenden Leseerlebnis und erleichtert dasLernen für die Prüfung: Beispiele und Tipps für diePraxis lockern den Text auf, Kontrollfragen ladenzur Wissensüberprüfung ein. Ein duales Konzepterleichtert das Wiederholen: Eine breite Randspaltefasst das Wichtigste in Kürze zusammen - für eiligeLerner oder zum schnellen Repetieren. Ganz neu inder zweiten Auflage: Alle Kapitel werden[..]

FeaturesDie „Psychologie der Persönlichkeit" – dasspannende Grundlagenfach im Psychologiestudium– wird hier in einem kompakten und dochvollständigen Lehrbuch sehr verständlich, praxisnahund unterhaltsam vorgestellt: Welche Rolle spielt diePersönlichkeit in Alltag, Wissenschaft und Praxis?Wie hat sich die Persönlichkeitsforschung historischentwickelt? Wie unterscheidet und erfasst manverschiedene [..]

ContentsPersönlichkeit in Alltag, Wissenschaft und Praxis.-Kurze Geschichte der Persönlichkeitspsychologie.-Persönlichkeitsvariation.- Eigenschaftsmessung.-Eigenschaftsklassifikationen.-Persönlichkeitsfaktoren.-Typen und Störungen.-Persönlichkeitsbereiche.- Attraktivität undTemperament.- Intelligenz und Kreativität.- Sozialeund emotionale Kompetenz.- Motive.- Einstellungenund Selbstkonzept.- Persönliche Umwelt undBeziehungen.- Persönlichkeitsentwicklung.-Stabilität und Veränderung.- Genetische undUmwelteinflüsse.- Geschlechtsunterschiede.-Entwicklung, Größe und Erklärung der[..]

Fields of interestPersonality and Social Psychology; PsychologicalMethods / Evaluation




2012. IX, 207 S. 40 Abb. Mit online files/update.(Springer-Lehrbuch) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-19883-0

M. Paschen, Wermelskirchen; E. Dihsmaier, Reichshof

Psychologie der MenschenführungWie Sie Führungsstärke und Autorität entwickeln. Alle Kapitelals Hörbeiträge auf CD

Dies ist kein typischer Führungsratgeber! Denndieses Führungsbuch löst sich von den üblichenKochrezepten und Modellen: Durch klareGedankengänge, eine Orientierung an großenFührungsleistungen und eine psychologischeund philosophische Fundierung erzeugt es eintieferes Verständnis, einen ganzheitlichen Blick,eine echte Faszination für das Thema Führung.In der Arbeitswelt, in der Politik, im Leben –welches sind die wirklichen Mechanismen, diebewirken, dass Ihnen Menschen folgen? Warumsind manche Führungskräfte erfolgreich - undandere scheitern?Das Buch verknüpft fundamentaleEinsichten nahtlos mit praktischen Antwortenfür die wichtigsten Führungsprobleme undHerausforderungen. Jedes der 11 Kapitel nimmteinen bestimmten Gesichtspunkt von Führunggenauer unter die Lupe und erklärt, wie Sie Ihrepersönlichen „Führungs-Kräfte“, z. B. Charisma,Motivations- oder Durchsetzungsfähigkeitentwickeln, Krisen und Konflikte bewältigen oderStrukturen schaffen können. Auch Fragen der Ethiksowie[..]

FeaturesDies ist kein typischer Führungsratgeber! Denndieses Führungsbuch löst sich von den üblichenKochrezepten und Modellen: Durch klareGedankengänge, eine Orientierung an großenFührungsleistungen und eine psychologische undphilosophische Fundierung erzeugt es ein tieferesVerständnis, einen ganzheitlichen Blick, eineechte Faszination für das Thema Führung. In derArbeitswelt, in der Politik, im Leben – [..]

ContentsDas Phänomen der Führung: Bestimmen undbestimmt werden.- Führung, Persönlichkeit undCharisma: Wie Sie durch Zutrauen und VertrauenFührungs-Kraft erzeugen!- Führung, Psychologieund Menschenkenntnis: Wie Sie durch Motivation,Überzeugung und Durchsetzung Führungs-Krafterzeugen!- Führung, Gefahr und Veränderung:Wie Sie durch das Verstehen von Problemenund Krisen Führungs-Kraft erzeugen!- Führung,Herausforderung und Perspektive: Wie Sie durchanspornende und verlockende Ziele Führungs-Krafterzeugen!- Führung, Kultur und Gewohnheit: WieSie durch die Schaffung von Strukturen[..]

Fields of interestIndustrial and organisational psychology;Personnel Management; Management/Business forProfessionals




2012. IX, 255 S. 21 Abb. Mit CD-ROM. Hardcover

$59.95ISBN 978-3-642-19877-9


R.C. Talley, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, USA;K. Chwalisz, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA; K.C.Buckwalter, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA (Eds.)

Rural Caregiving in the UnitedStatesResearch, Practice, Policy

Caregivers living in rural areas face dauntingobstacles. In addition to the isolation and anxietythat many caregivers across the country experience,rural caregivers must also cope with limited accessto uncoordinated resources and severe shortagesof trained professionals. Although many research,policy, and practice upgrades have been madein response to caregivers’ general concerns, thespecific problems facing the rural caregiver havebeen less frequently addressed.Focusing on what isknown as well as what is needed – and zeroing inon major subgroups within this diverse population– Rural Caregiving in the United States replacesmisconceptions of the nonurban experience withreal-life issues, findings, and solutions. For example,this pioneering volume:Covers a broad range ofissues unique to rural caregiving, including research,education/training, policy, and practice.Identifiesspecific needs related to education, training, andsupport for rural caregivers.Examines both thepositive and[..]

FeaturesCaregivers living in rural areas face dauntingobstacles. In addition to the isolation and anxietythat many caregivers across the country experience,rural caregivers must also cope with limited accessto uncoordinated resources and severe shortagesof trained professionals. Although many research,policy, and practice upgrades have been made inresponse to caregivers’ general concerns, the specific[..]

ContentsForeword by Rosslyn Carter.- Introduction.- Chapter1. Caregiving in Rural America: A Matter of Culture;K. Chwalisz, K.C. Buckwalter, R.C. Talley.- SectionI: Caregiving Populations.- Chapter 2. FamilyCaregiving: Implications for Rural Practice, Policy,Education, and Research; C.L. Gilliss, L.L. Davis,M.S. Harper.- Chapter 3. Elder Caregiving in RuralCommunities; K.C. Buckwalter, L.L. Davis.- Chapter4. Care for Children and Youth in Rural Areas;S.K. Walker, K.L. Reschke.- Section II: Practice andResearch Issues.- Chapter 5. Addressing Disparitiesin Rural Health; T.M. Greer.-[..]

Fields of interestClinical Psychology; Social Work; Medicine(general); Geriatrics / Gerontology; Social Policy;Educational Policy and Politics




2012. XIX, 300 p. 3 illus. (Caregiving: Research • Practice• Policy) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0301-2

F.H. Kanfer, H. Reinecker, Universität Bamberg; D. Schmelzer,Nürnberg

Selbstmanagement-TherapieEin Lehrbuch für die klinische Praxis

Ein Klassiker der Psychotherapie-Literatur:Das Praxislehrbuch des Gründervaters derSelbstmanagement-Therapie Frederick H. Kanferund seiner Kollegen Hans Reinecker und DieterSchmelzer gilt mittlerweile als Standardwerk derPsychotherapie. Es repräsentiert Prinzipien dermodernen Verhaltenstherapie und ist mit seinengrundlegenden Ausführungen zur Gestaltungtherapeutischer Veränderungen relevant für vieleTherapierichtungen – unabhängig von aktuellentherapeutischen Modewellen oder Zeitgeist-Strömungen.Selbstmanagement in Theorie undPraxis: Basiswissen für Therapeuten: Selbstregulationund Selbstkontrolle, Therapie als Problemlösen,Bedeutung der therapeutischen Beziehung,Therapiemotivation, Verhaltensdiagnostik,Therapieplanung, Veränderungsprozesse,die Rolle von Emotionen, grundlegendeSelbstmanagement-Fertigkeiten u.v.m.Das 7-Phasen-Modell für den diagnostisch-therapeutischenProzessGesprächsführungBeziehungsgestaltungAufbauvon ÄnderungsmotivationProblemanalyseZiel-und[..]

FeaturesEin Klassiker der Psychotherapie-LiteraturDasPraxislehrbuch des Gründervaters derSelbstmanagement-Therapie Frederick H. Kanferund seiner Kollegen Hans Reinecker und DieterSchmelzer gilt mittlerweile als Standardwerk derPsychotherapie. Es repräsentiert Prinzipien dermodernen Verhaltenstherapie und ist mit seinengrundlegenden Ausführungen zur Gestaltungtherapeutischer Veränderungen [..]

Contents1. Theoretische Grundlagen der Selbstmanagement-Therapie. - Einführung in die Thematik. -Grundlagen. - Diagnostik und ihre Implikationen fürden Selbstmanagement-Ansatz. - Der therapeutischeProzess in der Makro-Perspektive.2. Ein 7-Phasen-Modell für den diagnostisch-therapeutischenProzess.3. Die Umsetzung des Selbstmanagement-Ansatzes in die Praxis. - Allgemeine Aspektedes Selbstmanagement-Konzepts in der Praxis. -Emotionen und Kognitionen in der diagnostisch-therapeutischen Praxis. - GrundlegendeSelbstmanagement-Fertigkeiten. - Möglichkeiten derZiel- und Wertklärung. - Umgang mit[..]

Fields of interestCognitive Psychology; Behavioral Therapy; ClinicalPsychology; Psychotherapy and Counseling; PositivePsychology; Psychotherapy




2012. XXI, 552 S. 40 Abb. Hardcover

$89.95ISBN 978-3-642-19365-1

T. Yamagishi, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan

TrustThe Evolutionary Game of Mind and Society

This book is written around the central message thatcollectivist societies produce security, but destroytrust. In collectivist societies, people are connectedthrough networks of strong personal ties where thebehavior of all agents is constantly monitored andcontrolled. As a result, individuals in collectivistnetworks are assured that others will abide by socialnorms, and gain a sense of security erroneouslythought of as “trust.” However, this book arguesthat this security is not truly trust, based on beliefsregarding the integrity of others, but assurance,based on the system of mutual control within thenetwork. In collectivist societies, security is assuredinsofar as people stay within the network, but peopledo not trust in the benevolence of human nature.On the one hand, transaction costs are reducedwithin collectivist networks, as once accepted into anetwork the risk of being maltreated is minimized.However, joining the network requires individuals topay opportunity cost, that[..]

FeaturesThis book is written around the central message thatcollectivist societies produce security, but destroytrust. In collectivist societies, people are connectedthrough networks of strong personal ties where thebehavior of all agents is constantly monitored andcontrolled. As a result, individuals in collectivistnetworks are assured that others will abide by socialnorms, and gain a sense of security [..]

Fields of interestPersonality and Social Psychology; Cross CulturalPsychology; Sociology, general; Behavioural Sciences




2011. XV, 177 p. 22 illus., 1 in color. (The Science of theMind, 0) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-4-431-53935-3

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Social Sciences

P.W. Stockhammer, Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte undVorderasiatische Archäologie, Heidelberg, Germany (Ed.)

Conceptualizing CulturalHybridizationA Transdisciplinary Approach

Within the context of globalization, culturaltransformations are increasingly analyzed ashybridization processes. Hybridity itself, however,is often treated as a specifically post-colonialphenomenon. The contributors in this volumeassume the historicity of transcultural flowsand entanglements; they consider the resultingtransformative powers to be a basic feature ofcultural change. By juxtaposing different notionsof hybridization and specific methodologies, asthey appear in the various disciplines, this volume’sdesign is transdisciplinary. Each author presentsa disciplinary concept of hybridization and showshow it operates in specific case studies. The aim is togenerate a transdisciplinary perception of hybriditythat paves the way for a wider application of thiscrucial concept

FeaturesWithin the context of globalization, culturaltransformations are increasingly analyzed ashybridization processes. Hybridity itself, however,is often treated as a specifically post-colonialphenomenon. The contributors in this volumeassume the historicity of transcultural flowsand entanglements; they consider the resultingtransformative powers to be a basic feature ofcultural change. By juxtaposing [..]

ContentsQuestioning Hybridity.- Cultural Hybridity.-Circulating Objects and the Power of Hybridizationas a Localizing Strategy.- The Agony of the Signified.

Fields of interestArchaeology; Anthropology; Political Science,general




2012. IX, 214 p. 28 illus., 10 in color. (TransculturalResearch – Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in aGlobal Context) Softcover

$129.00ISBN 978-3-642-21845-3

T. Tasan-Kok, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands; G.Baeten, Lund University, Sweden (Eds.)

Contradictions of NeoliberalPlanningCities, Policies, and Politics

This book argues that the concepts of ‘neoliberalism’and ‘neoliberalisation,’ while in common use acrossthe whole range of social sciences, have thus far beengenerally overlooked in planning theory and theanalysis of planning practice. Offering insights frompapers presented during a conference session at ameeting of the Association of American Geographersin Boston in 2008 and a number of commissionedchapters, this book fills this significant hiatus in thestudy of planning. What the case studies from Africa,Asia, North-America and Europe included in thisvolume have in common is that they all reveal theuneasy cohabitation of ‘planning’ – some kind ofstate intervention for the betterment of our builtand natural environment – and ‘neoliberalism’ – abelief in the superiority of market mechanisms toorganize land use and the inferiority of its opposite,state intervention. Planning, if anything, may beseen as being in direct contrast to neoliberalism, assomething that should be rolled[..]

FeaturesThis book argues that the concepts of ‘neoliberalism’and ‘neoliberalisation,’ while in common use acrossthe whole range of social sciences, have thus far beengenerally overlooked in planning theory and theanalysis of planning practice. Offering insights frompapers presented during a conference session at ameeting of the Association of American Geographersin Boston in 2008 and a number of commissioned[..]

ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: Contradictions ofNeoliberal Urban Planning: Tuna Tasan-Kok.-Chapter 2: Normalising Neoliberal Planning: TheCase of Malmö, Sweden: Guy Baeten.- Chapter 3:Neoliberal Urban Policy, Aspirational Citizenshipand the Uses of Cultural Distinction: Mike Raco.-Chapter 4: Contradictions in the Neoliberal PolicyInstruments: What is the Stance of the State?: AydaEraydin.- Chapter 5: Transnational Neoliberalisationand the Role of Suprenational Trade Agreements inLocal Urban Policy Implementation: The Case ofthe European Union: Tuna Tasan-Kok and WillenKorthals[..]

Fields of interestHuman Geography; Landscape, Regional and UrbanPlanning; Social Sciences (general); Political Science,general; Geography (general)




2012. XIX, 217 p. 15 illus. (GeoJournal Library, Vol. 102)Hardcover

$139.00ISBN 978-90-481-8923-6

M. Järvelä, Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy,University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; S. Juhola, Centrefor Urban and Regional Studies, Aalto University, Aalto, Espoo,Finland (Eds.)

Energy, Policy, and theEnvironmentModeling Sustainable Development for the North

This book sets the questions of energy and theenvironment in the North in the global context andfurther addresses historical developments, views onenergy taxation and tariffs, and effects of EU energypolicy. Climate change appears more frequently thanever on the top of global and national policy agendas.In the current situation traditional environmentalconcern and environmental policy may not sufficein the face of the global challenge as manifested byclimate change and the depletion of fossil energyresources. But as new data comes to light, newenergy policies and changes in economic structuresare crucial for putting into action global climatepolicy. Crucial tasks in environmental policy arethe sustainable utilisation of natural resourcesand the conservation of natural and human-madehabitats. One of the areas of the world where thiscomes into play the most is in the Nordic countries. Northern societies are predominantly high tech, highconsumption and high energy supply societies.[..]

FeaturesThis book sets the questions of energy and theenvironment in the North in the global context andfurther addresses historical developments, views onenergy taxation and tariffs, and effects of EU energypolicy. Climate change appears more frequently thanever on the top of global and national policy agendas.In the current situation traditional environmentalconcern and environmental policy may not [..]

ContentsIntroduction: Energy, policy and the environment:Modeling sustainable development for the North.-Part I: Energy, policy and the Environment in theNorth.-Climate change and energy issue in theNorth.-Farewell to Self-sufficiency: Finland and theglobalization of fossil fuels.-Trends in EU energypolicy 1995-2007.-The Legacy of the oil industryin Tomsk Oblast: Contradictions among socio-economic development, political legitimacy andcorporate profits.-Part II: Challenges of nationalenergy policy and the environment.-Innovativedemocracy and renewable energy strategies: A full-scale[..]

Fields of interestAnthropology; Energy Policy, Economicsand Management; Social Policy; SustainableDevelopment; Climate Change




2012. X, 223 p. 20 illus., 11 in color. (Studies inHuman Ecology and Adaptation, Tentative volume 6)Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0349-4

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R.M. Clark, S. Hakim, A. Ostfeld (Eds.)

Handbook of Water andWastewater Systems Protection

Following the events of 9/11, the Administrator ofthe US Environmental Protection Agency createdthe Water Protection Task Force (WPTF), whichidentified water and wastewater systems as a majorarea of vulnerability to deliberate attack. TheWPTF suggested that there are steps that can betaken to reduce these vulnerabilities and to makeit as difficult as possible for potential saboteursto succeed. The WPTF recommended that bescrutinized with renewed vigor to secure water andwastewater systems against these possible threats.It also recommended that water and wastewatersystems have a response plan in place in the eventan act of terrorism occurs. The WPTF identifiedwater distribution networks as an area of specialvulnerability and highlighted the need for rapidon-line detection methods that are accurate andhave a wide detection range. As a result of theserecommendations novel technologies from variousfields of science and engineering are now addressingwater security issues and water and[..]

FeaturesFollowing the events of 9/11, the Administrator ofthe US Environmental Protection Agency createdthe Water Protection Task Force (WPTF), whichidentified water and wastewater systems as a majorarea of vulnerability to deliberate attack. The WPTFsuggested that there are steps that can be taken toreduce these vulnerabilities and to make it as difficultas possible for potential saboteurs to succeed. The [..]

Fields of interestPolitical Science, general; Hydrogeology;Management/Business for Professionals




2012. XV, 527 p. 115 illus., 88 in color. (ProtectingCritical Infrastructure) Hardcover

$279.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0188-9

R.W. Marans, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; R.J.Stimson, University of Melbourne, Faculty of ArchitectureBuilding and Planning, Melbourne, Australia (Eds.)

Investigating Quality of Urban LifeTheory, Methods, and Empirical Research

The study of quality of urban life involves bothan objective approach to analysis using spatiallyaggregated secondary data and a subjectiveapproach using unit record survey data wherebypeople provide subjective evaluations of QOLdomains. This book provides a comprehensiveoverview of theoretical perspectives on QOUL andmethodological approaches to research design toinvestigate QOUL and measure QOL dimensions. Itincorporates empirical investigations into QOUL ina range of cities across the world.

FeaturesThis volume synthesizes past and current,international research on the quality of urbanlife. It emphasizes the contributions of the urbanenvironment to the overall well-being of residentsliving in urban areas ranging in scale from smallcities and their hinterlands to metropolitan regions.The term urban environment refers to the socio-physical aspects of urban living ranging fromindividual dwellings [..]

ContentsPreface.-List of contributors.-Introduction.-1.An overview of quality of urban life - Robert W.Marans, Robert Stimson.-Part I: Approaches to thestudy of quality of life and quality of urban life.-2.Objective measurement of quality of life usingsecondary data analysis - Robert Stimson, RobertW. Marans.-3. Subjective measurement of quality oflife using primary data collection and the analysisof survey data - Rod McCrea, Robert W. Marans,Robert Stimson, John Western.-4.The evolution ofintegrative approaches to the analysis of quality ofurban life - Rod McCrea, Robert Stimson,[..]

Fields of interestQuality of Life Research; Landscape, Regional andUrban Planning; Cities, Countries, Regions; Regionaland Cultural Studies; Behavioural Sciences




2011. XVI, 450 p. 81 illus. (Social Indicators ResearchSeries, Vol. 45) Hardcover

$189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1741-1

K. Okamura, Osaka City Cultural Properties Association, Osaka,Japan; A. Matsuda, School of World Art Studies and Museology,University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK (Eds.)

New Perspectives in Global PublicArchaeology

Since its very beginning, archaeology has in manysenses always related to a much wider constituencythan just archaeologists. This relationshipbetween archaeology and the public has oftenbeen overlooked and constantly changes. Publicarchaeology, as a field of research and practice,has been developing since the 1970s in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States,Britain, and Australia, and is today beginning tospread to other parts of the world. Global expansionof public archaeology comes with the recognitionof the need for a careful understanding of localcontexts, particularly the culture and socio-politicalclimate.This volume critically examines the currenttheories and practices of public archaeologythrough relevant case studies from different regionsthroughout the world, including: Japan, China,South Korea, New Caledonia, South Africa, Senegal,Jordon, Italy, Peru, Canada, the United Kingdom,the United States, and Australia. These case studiesare examined from a[..]

FeaturesNew Perspectives in Global PublicArchaeologyEdited by Katsuyuki Okamura andAkira MatsudaSince its very beginning, archaeologyhas in many senses always related to a muchwider constituency than just archaeologists. Thisrelationship between archaeology and the publichas often been overlooked and constantly changes.Public archaeology, as a field of research andpractice, has been [..]

ContentsIntroduction: new perspectives in global publicarchaeology.-Is a shared past possible? Theethics and practice of archaeology in the 21stcentury.- Engaged archaeology: whose community?Which public?.- “Public archaeology” in China: apreliminary investigation.-Public archaeology inCanada.- From object-centered to people-focused:exploring an invisible "gulf" between archaeologistsand the public in contemporary Japan.- Publicarchaeology in Korea: a duet of popularity andnationalism.- Public archaeology in Thailand.-Archaeology in a multicultural and multi-ethnicnation under[..]

Fields of interestArchaeology; Cultural Heritage; Anthropology





$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0340-1

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B.J. Doran, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT,Australia; M.B. Burgess, The Australian National University,Canberra, ACT, Australia

Putting Fear of Crime on the MapInvestigating Perceptions of Crime Using GeographicInformation Systems

Since first emerging as an issue of concern in thelate 1960s, fear of crime has become one of the mostresearched topics in contemporary criminologyand receives considerable attention in a range ofother disciplines including social ecology, socialpsychology and geography. Researchers lookingthe subject have consistently uncovered alarmingcharacteristics, primarily relating to the behaviouralresponses that people adopt in relation to their fearof crime. This book reports on research conductedover the past eight years, in which efforts have beenmade to pioneer the combination of techniques frombehavioural geography with Geographic InformationSystems (GIS) in order to map the fear of crime.The first part of the book outlines the history ofresearch into fear of crime, with an emphasis on themany approaches that have been used to investigatethe problem and the need for a spatially-explicitapproach. The second part provides a technical breakdown of the GIS-based techniques used to map[..]

FeaturesThe impact of crime on society is well-knownand well-documented. But fear of crime alsotakes a major toll, affecting individual mobility,neighborhood cohesion, and local economies, andis an increasingly important topic in criminologyand other disciplines. In recent years, GeographicInformation Systems technology has brought neededspatial dimensions to research into fear of crime. [..]

ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Why is fearof crime a serious social problem?.- Chapter 3:What causes fear of crime?.-Chapter 4: Managingfear of crime.- Chapter 5: Investigating the fear ofcrime.- Chapter 6: The Wollongong Study.- Chapter7: The Kings Cross Study.- Chapter 8: Futureavenues for fear mapping: potential applications andimprovements.

Fields of interestCriminology & Criminal Justice; Human Geography;Psychology (general)




2012. XVII, 283 p. 85 illus., 61 in color. (Springer Serieson Evidence-Based Crime Policy, Vol. 0) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-5646-0

E. Brian, ENS, Paris, France (Ed.)

Revue de synthèseCaméras, terrain, sciences sociales

La caméra et le film documentaire sont maintenantdans l’outillage des sciences sociales. Mais qu’en est-il alors de l’indispensable rupture savante avec lesévidences des prétendus effets de réel ? Et commentmettre en œuvre la nécessaire réflexivité critique enévitant les facilités d'un simple recul méthodologiqueimmédiat ou d'une narration complaisante ? Voici,avec ce numéro, la science telle qu’elle se faitaujourd’hui même : caméra au poing.

FeaturesLa caméra et le film documentaire sont maintenantdans l’outillage des sciences sociales. Mais qu’en est-il alors de l’indispensable rupture savante avec lesévidences des prétendus effets de réel ? Et commentmettre en œuvre la nécessaire réflexivité critique enévitant les facilités d'un simple recul méthodologiqueimmédiat ou d'une narration complaisante ? Voici,avec ce numéro, la science telle qu’elle [..]

Fields of interestSocial Sciences (general); Methodology of the SocialSciences; Anthropology; Communication Studies;Interdisciplinary Studies




2012. IV, 156 p. (Revue de Synthèse) Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-2-8178-0254-1

J.W. Bauer, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, USA; E.M.Dolan, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA (Eds.)

Rural Families and WorkContext and Problems

Rural Families and Work focuses on the findingsof the Rural Families Speak research study andthe theoretical frameworks that are utilized toexamine the context of rural low-income families’employment. This volume provides a solidfoundation for understanding rural employmentproblems and issues. Family ecological theory is thecentral framework with a discussion of theories thatcontribute to the opportunities for the contextualresearch, including family economic stress theory,human capital, human capability, and some selectedpolicy frameworks. Employment is addressedthrough review of policy issues, community contexts,family and social support, and available resources.Throughout the volume future research directionsand applications are highlighted.

FeaturesThe recent economic downturn has been especiallydevastating in America’s rural areas, where lowwages, sporadic seasonal work, and manufacturingindustries moving their plants out of the U.S. arewidespread, and grocery stores and health careservices may be miles away. Many families eligiblefor government programs are unaware of them.The transition from welfare to work is made moredifficult by not only [..]

ContentsRURAL FAMILIES and WORK OVERVIEW.-THEORIES FOR STUDYING RURAL FAMILIESAND WORK.- RURAL DOES MATTER:UNDERSTANDING THE RURAL CONTEXT.-MAKING RURAL EMPLOYMENT WORK.-PHYSICAL HEALTH, FOOD SECURITY, ANDECONOMIC WELL-BEING: THE RURALPERSPECTIVE.- INVISIBLE BARRIERS TOEMPLOYMENT: MENTAL AND BEHAVIORALHEALTH PROBLEMS THAT HINDER SELF-SUFFICIENCY.-THE CHALLENGE OFCHILD CARE FOR RURAL LOW-INCOMEMOTHERS.- RESOURCES AS THE KEY TORURAL EMPLOYMENT.-“I DON’T KNOWHOW WE WOULD MAKE IT” – SOCIALSUPPORT IN RURAL LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.-THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT: ANINCENTIVE TO RURAL[..]

Fields of interestFamily; Psychotherapy and Counseling; Social Policy




2012. XII, 258 p. 6 illus. (International Series onConsumer Science) Hardcover

$169.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0381-4

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J.G. Backhaus (Ed.)

The Beginnings of ScholarlyEconomic JournalismThe Austrian Economist and The German Economist

The twin journals, Der Österreichische Volkswirt(The Austrian Economist) and Der DeutscheVolkswirt (The German Economist) were createdby Gustav Stolper, godfather of Joseph Schumpeter,first in Vienna and then after the First World War,in Berlin. Schumpeter was to become a frequentcontributor of the Berlin-based journal, whichcombined a successful blend of economic analysisand political and business insider knowledge whichStolper gained with his famous and sought afterparties at his Wannsee villa. The two publicationsoffer a kaleidoscope of many different ideas andconcepts, some of which are addressed in this book,including philosophy, demography, monetaryaspects, foreign developments, employmentpolicy, and politics. The personal and professionalcontributions of Gustav Stolper and his secretary,Lilo Linke, are also discussed. Very little has beenpublished on these early ventures into economicjournalism, and this book will appeal to anyonestudying economic journalism or the[..]

FeaturesThe twin journals, Der Österreichische Volkswirt(The Austrian Economist) and Der DeutscheVolkswirt (The German Economist) were createdby Gustav Stolper, godfather of Joseph Schumpeter,first in Vienna and then after the First World War,in Berlin. Schumpeter was to become a frequentcontributor of the Berlin-based journal, whichcombined a successful blend of economic analysisand political [..]

Fields of interestMethodology of the Social Sciences




2012. VIII, 164 p. 2 illus., 1 in color. (The EuropeanHeritage in Economics and the Social Sciences)Hardcover

$119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0078-3

J. Junger-Tas, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; I.H.Marshall, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA; D. Enzmann,University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; M. Killias, Universityof Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; M. Steketee, Verwey-JonkerInstitute, Utrecht, The Netherlands; B. Gruszczynska, University ofWarsaw, Warsaw, Poland

The Many Faces of Youth CrimeContrasting Theoretical Perspectives on Juvenile Delinquencyacross Countries and Cultures

This book presents the first comprehensive analysisof the second International Self-Report Delinquencystudy (ISRD-2). An earlier volume, JuvenileDelinquency in Europe and Beyond (Springer,2010) focused mainly on the findings with regard todelinquency, victimization and substance use in eachof the individual participating ISRD-2 countries.The Many Faces of Youth Crime is based on analysisof the merged data set and has a number of uniquefeatures: ─ The analyses are based on an unusuallylarge number of respondents (about 67,000 7th, 8thand 9th graders) collected by researchers from 31countries; ─ It includes reports on the characteristics,experiences and behaviour of first and secondgeneration migrant youth from a variety of cultures;─ It is one of the first large-scale international studiesasking 12-16 year olds about their victimizationexperiences (bullying, assault, robbery, theft); ─ Itdescribes both intriguing differences between youngpeople from different countries and country[..]

FeaturesThis book presents the first comprehensive analysisof the second International Self-Report Delinquencystudy (ISRD-2). An earlier volume, JuvenileDelinquency in Europe and Beyond (Springer,2010) focused mainly on the findings with regard todelinquency, victimization and substance use in eachof the individual participating ISRD-2 countries. TheMany Faces of Youth Crime is based on analysis ofthe merged [..]

ContentsIntroduction.- Substance Use.- Delinquency.-Victimization Experiences.- Social Response andReporting.- Family.- Schools and the EducationSystem.- Lifestyle.- Self Control and AttitudesTowards Violence.- Neighborhood.- Macro-Sociological Perspectives on Individual ProblemBehavior.- Theoretical and Policy Implications.

Fields of interestCriminology & Criminal Justice; Child and SchoolPsychology; Sociology, general





$129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9454-7

M. Tausig, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA; R. Fenwick,The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA

Work and Mental Health in SocialContext

Anyone who has ever had a job has probablyexperienced work-related stress at some point oranother. For many workers, however, job-relatedstress is experienced every day and reaches moreextreme levels. Four in ten American workers saythat their jobs are “very” or “extremely” stressful. Job stress is recognized as an epidemic in theworkplace, and its economic and health carecosts are staggering: by some estimates over $ 1billion per year in lost productivity, absenteeismand worker turnover, and at least that much intreating its health effects, ranging from anxietyand psychological depression to cardiovasculardisease and hypertension.Why are so manyAmerican workers so stressed out by their jobs?Many psychologists say stress is the result of amismatch between the characteristics of a job andthe personality of the worker. Many managementconsultants propose reducing stress by “redesigning”jobs and developing better individual strategies for“coping” with their stress. But, these[..]

FeaturesThe authors of Work and Mental Health in SocialContext take a different approach to understandingthe causes of job stress. Job stress is systematicallycreated by the characteristics of the jobs themselves:by the workers’ occupation, the organizations inwhich they work, their placements in differentlabor markets, and by broader social, economic andinstitutional structures, processes and [..]

ContentsPreface.-Introduction: Job Stress and Where itComes From.-Chapter 2. Job Structures, Job Stressand Mental Health.-Chapter 3. OrganizationalDeterminants of Job Stressors.- Chapter 4.Occupational Determinants of Job Stress:Socioeconomic Status and Segmented LaborMarkets.-Chapter 5. Macroeconomic Change,Unemployment and Job Stress.- Chapter 6.Institutional Factors.-Chapter 7. Work and MentalHealth in Social Context.

Fields of interestSociology, general; Medicine (general); Social Policy




2012. X, 190 p. 4 illus. (Social Disparities in Health andHealth Care) Hardcover

$129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0624-2

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Statistics

H.-M. Kaltenbach, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

A Concise Guide to Statistics

The text gives a concise introduction intofundamental concepts in statistics. Chapter 1:Short exposition of probability theory, usinggeneric examples. Chapter 2: Estimation intheory and practice, using biologically motivatedexamples. Maximum-likelihood estimation incovered, including Fisher information and powercomputations. Methods for calculating confidenceintervals and robust alternatives to standardestimators are given. Chapter 3: Hypothesis testingwith emphasis on concepts, particularly type-I , type-II errors, and interpreting test results.Several examples are provided. T-tests are usedthroughout, followed important other tests androbust/nonparametric alternatives. Multiple testingis discussed in more depth, and combination ofindependent tests is explained. Chapter 4: Linearregression, with computations solely based on R.Multiple group comparisons with ANOVA arecovered together with linear contrasts, again using Rfor computations.

FeaturesThe text gives a concise introduction intofundamental concepts in statistics. Chapter 1:Short exposition of probability theory, usinggeneric examples. Chapter 2: Estimation intheory and practice, using biologically motivatedexamples. Maximum-likelihood estimation incovered, including Fisher information and powercomputations. Methods for calculating confidenceintervals and robust alternatives to [..]

ContentsBasics of Probability Theory.- Estimation.-Hypothesis Testing.- Regression.- References.-Index.

Fields of interestStatistics (general); Statistics for Life Sciences,Medicine, Health Sciences




2012. XIII, 111 p. 33 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Statistics)Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-3-642-23501-6

D. Makowski, INRA AgroParisTech, Thiverval-Grignon, France; H.Monod, INRA AgroParisTech, Thiverval-Grignon, France

Analyse statistique des risquesagro-environnementauxÉtudes de cas

Cet ouvrage constitue un manuel pratique quis'adresse aux ingénieurs, scientifiques et étudiantstravaillant sur les risques agro-environnementaux.Il constitue une bonne introduction aux principauxtypes de modèle et aux principales méthodesstatistiques utiles pour l’analyse de ces risques.L’utilisation de chaque méthode est illustrée parune ou plusieurs applications traitant de problèmesconcrets (pollution de l’eau par les nitrates, invasionpar des espèces nuisibles, flux de gènes d’uneculture OGM vers une culture non OGM etc.). Lesprogrammes informatiques utilisés pour développerles modèles et appliquer les méthodes statistiquessont présentés et commentés en détail. Ils onttous été réalisés avec des logiciels libres facilementtéléchargeables (type R).

FeaturesConçu comme un véritable manuel pratique, celivre est une introduction aux méthodes statistiquesles plus couramment utilisées pour l’analyse desrisques agro-environnementaux. Celles-ci peuventêtre regroupées au sein de trois grandes sections : •La modélisation des risques en fonction de facteursenvironnementaux et anthropiques (modèle linéaire,modèle linéaire généralisé, modèle non linéaire, [..]

Fields of interestStatistics (general); Statistical Theory and Methods;Statistics for Engineering, Physics, ComputerScience, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Statistics forLife Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences; Statisticsand Computing / Statistics Programs




2011. XII, 164 p. (Statistique et probabilités appliquées)Softcover

$39.95ISBN 978-2-8178-0250-3

V. Savchuk, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine,Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine; C.P. Tsokos, University of South Florida,Tampa, FL, USA

Bayesian Theory and Methods withApplications

Bayesian methods are growing more and morepopular, finding new practical applications in thefields of health sciences, engineering, environmentalsciences, business and economics and social sciences,among others. This book explores the use ofBayesian analysis in the statistical estimation of theunknown phenomenon of interest. The contentsdemonstrate that where such methods are applicable,they offer the best possible estimate of the unknown.Beyond presenting Bayesian theory and methodsof analysis, the text is illustrated with a variety ofapplications to real world problems.

FeaturesBayesian methods are growing more and morepopular, finding new practical applications in thefields of health sciences, engineering, environmentalsciences, business and economics and social sciences,among others. This book explores the use ofBayesian analysis in the statistical estimation of theunknown phenomenon of interest. The contentsdemonstrate that where such methods are applicable,they offer [..]

Fields of interestStatistical Theory and Methods; Applicationsof Mathematics; Mathematical Modeling andIndustrial Mathematics; Probability and Statistics inComputer Science; Biostatistics; Popular Science inMathematics / Natural Science / Technology




2011. XIV, 317 p. 90 illus. (Atlantis Studies in Probabilityand Statistics, Vol. 1) Hardcover

$74.95ISBN 978-94-91216-13-8

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R. Di Lorenzo, Milan, Italy

Cassandra non era un'idiotaIl destino è prevedibile

Esiste una cosa chiamata destino? o è solo un mito,come quello di Cassandra?Si fa sempre un po’ fatica– ovvio – a pensare che il mito (nella fattispeciequello di Cassandra) racconti fatti realmenteaccaduti. Infatti non sono realmente accaduti.Ma è difficile che il mito racconti fatti totalmenteimpossibili. Nessuno sa perché, ma il mito vertesempre intorno ad accadimenti che un giornomagari si riveleranno un po’ veri. Non del tutto veri:solo un po’. Ma veri.E’ così del resto anche per molteverità scientifiche, presagite nel passato, e verificatein seguito usando la fisica e le altre scienze che,sviluppate, sono poi state capaci di affrontarle.Maesiste allora una matematica del destino, qualcosacome il principio di minima azione di Hamilton, chedate le condizioni iniziali di un mondo macroscopicodetermina in maniera univoca lo stato futuro delmondo stesso? Per quanto increduli, la risposta deveessere: sì.

FeaturesSi fa sempre un po’ fatica – ovvio – a pensare che ilmito (nella fattispecie quello di Cassandra) raccontifatti realmente accaduti. Infatti non sono realmenteaccaduti. Ma è difficile che il mito racconti fattitotalmente impossibili. Nessuno sa perché, ma ilmito verte sempre intorno ad accadimenti che ungiorno magari si riveleranno un po’ veri. Non deltutto veri: solo un po’. Ma veri. E’ così del [..]

Fields of interestStatistics for Business, Economics, MathematicalFinance, Insurance; Business & Economics (general);Mathematics (general)




2012. VI, 118 pagg. 6 figg., 1 a colori. (I blu) Softcover

$29.95ISBN 978-88-470-2003-0

I. Van Keilegom, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium; P.W.Wilson, Clemson University, SC, USA (Eds.)

Exploring Research Frontiersin Contemporary Statistics andEconometricsA Festschrift for Léopold Simar

This book collects contributions written bywell-known statisticians and econometriciansto acknowledge Léopold Simar’s far-reachingscientific impact on Statistics and Econometricsthroughout his career. The papers contained hereinwere presented at a conference inLouvain-la-Neuve in May 2009 in honor of his retirement. The contributions cover a broad variety of issuessurrounding frontierestimation, which LéopoldSimar has contributed much to over the pasttwo decades, as well as related issues such assemiparametric regression and models for censoreddata.This book collects contributions written bywell-known statisticians and econometriciansto acknowledge Léopold Simar’s far-reachingscientific impact on Statistics and Econometricsthroughout his career. The papers contained hereinwere presented at a conference inLouvain-la-Neuve in May 2009 in honor of his retirement. The contributions cover a broad variety of issuessurrounding frontierestimation, which LéopoldSimar has contributed much[..]

FeaturesLéopold Simar became Professor of Statistics atthe Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) in1992, after moving from the Faculté des SciencesEconomiques Sociales et Politiques (FSESP) atFacultés Universitaires Saint-Louis in Brussels,where he had served as Professor of Statistics since1974 and as Dean of the FSESP from 1978 to 1990.He founded the Institute of Statistics at the UCL in1992, and [..]

Fields of interestStatistical Theory and Methods; Statistics forBusiness, Economics, Mathematical Finance,Insurance; Statistics and Computing / StatisticsPrograms





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