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An Introductory Guide
Fourth edition
Melissa Bateson
Paul Martin
Explains the concepts and practical methods of behavioural science in clear, concise terms: vital for understanding humans, animals and AIs.
May 2021 229 x 152 mm 246pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-74572-7 Paperback £27.99 / US$36.99 X
Mary C. Olmstead
Valerie A. Kuhlmeier
This book introduces cognitive processes and animal behaviour across species, integrating classic studies and contemporary research in psychology, biology and neuroscience.
January 2015 246 x 189 mm 481pp 214 b/w illus. 1 table 128 exercises
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-107-64831-9 Paperback £43.99 / US$65.99 X
Sixth edition
Aubrey Manning
Marian Stamp Dawkins
A beautifully written introduction to the fundamentals of animal behaviour, this revised and updated edition is now in full colour.
May 2012 246 x 189 mm 467pp 71 b/w illus. 135 colour illus.
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-16514-3 Paperback £43.99 / US$64.99 X
Michael Taborsky
Michael A. Cant
Jan Komdeur
First book to outline the fundamental principles of social evolution underlying the stunning diversity of social systems and behaviours.
August 2021 247 x 174 mm 424pp
PB, HB, EB, CO
978-1-108-74616-8 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 P
Sergio Pellis
Vivien Pellis
Studying behaviour in animals requires numerical measurement. This book provides a scientific framework for what to measure and why.
May 2021 228 x 152 mm 166pp
PB, HB, EB, CO
978-1-108-70510-3 Paperback £26.99 / US$34.99 P
Second edition
Simon Hillson
The definitive textbook on tooth identification, variation, histology, wear and disease for students of biological anthropology.
August 2023 246 x 189 mm c.450pp
PB, HE
978-1-108-43396-9 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
Scott F. Stoltenberg
This text is a current, comprehensive introduction to the link between genes and behavior.
July 2022 253 x 203 mm c.500pp HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-48797-9 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 X
Jon C. Horvitz
Barry L. Jacobs
A user-friendly introduction to brain and behavior, highlighting essential concepts with studies employing modern neuroscience techniques.
July 2022 254 x 178 mm 652pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-72078-6 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
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An Introduction
Fourth edition
Lance Workman
Will Reader
A classic introduction to the fascinating science of evolutionary psychology, now in full colour and including the latest research updates.
May 2021 253 x 203 mm 504pp
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-71646-8 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
Third edition
Mary E. Harrington
A student guide to neuroscience research including how to select a topic, analyze data, and present research.
February 2020 246 x 189 mm c.300pp 31 b/w illus. 86 colour illus.
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-71692-5 Paperback £32.99 / US$44.99 X
Francesca Mapua Filbey
Combines classic theories with current neuroscientific studies to explain the addiction cycle, focusing on neuroimaging studies and applications.
Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology
March 2019 228 x 152 mm 206pp 64 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 6 tables PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-56733-7 Paperback £27.99 / US$34.99 P
The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies
Second edition
Paul G. Yock, Stefanos Zenios
Josh Makower, Todd J. Brinton
Uday N. Kumar, F. T. Jay Watkins
Lyn Denend, Thomas M. Krummel
Christine Q. Kurihara
A step-by-step, full-color guide to successful medical technology innovation with a new focus on value-based innovation and global opportunities.
April 2015 276 x 219 mm 952pp
255 colour illus. 67 tables
HB, EB, HE
978-1-107-08735-4 Hardback £69.99 / US$94.99 P
Foundations for Digital Health, Devices, and Diagnostics
Xenophon Papademetris
Ayesha N. Quraishi
Gregory P. Licholai
A concise and accessible overview of the design, implementation and management of medical software.
Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering
May 2022 246 x 189 mm 338pp
HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-51499-3 Hardback £57.99 / US$74.99 X
Bridging Medicine and Technology
Second edition
W. Mark Saltzman
The second edition of this introductory textbook conveys the impact of biomedical engineering through examples, applications, and a problem-solving approach.
Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering
May 2015 246 x 189 mm 779pp 253 b/w illus. 245 colour illus. 30 tables HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-03719-9 Hardback £58.99 / US$77.99 X
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Concepts and Applications
Ljiljana Fruk
Antonina Kerbs
Connecting theory with real-life applications, this essential textbook equips students with a comprehensive knowledge of the key concepts in bionanotechnology.
February 2021 246 x 189 mm 452pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-45290-8 Paperback £46.99 / US$64.99 X
David Williams
This groundbreaking singleauthored textbook equips students with everything they need to know about biomaterials science.
Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering
July 2014 246 x 189 mm 672pp 200 b/w illus. 28 colour illus. 35 tables HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-89908-6 Hardback £79.99 / US$111.00 X
Bal Ram Singh
Raj Kumar
The book will be useful for undergraduate students as a supplementary/reference text in the field of molecular biotechnology.
June 2022 246 x 189 mm 378pp
HB, CO
978-1-108-48640-8 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
Eighth edition
Edited by Andreas Hofmann
Samuel Clokie
A major update of a best-selling textbook that introduces students to the key experimental and analytical techniques underpinning life science research.
April 2018 247 x 174 mm 956pp
374 colour illus. PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-316-61476-1 Paperback £120.00 / US$165.00 X
Structure, Dynamics, Function for Biology and Medicine
Second edition
Nathan R. Zaccai
Igor N. Serdyuk
Joseph Zaccai
A comprehensive graduate textbook explaining key physical methods in biology, reflecting the very latest research in this fast-moving field.
May 2017 276 x 219 mm 702pp 825 b/w illus.
HB, EB, HE
978-1-107-05637-4 Hardback £51.99 / US$72.99 X
Second edition
Robin Hesketh
An accessible, introductory textbook covering the basic principles and latest research on the causes, growth, detection, and treatment of cancers.
August 2023 254 x 203 mm c.450pp
PB, HB, HE
978-1-00-906833-8 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Second edition
David Sterratt, Bruce Graham
Andrew Gillies, Gaute Einevoll
David Willshaw
Learn to use computational modelling techniques to understand the nervous system at all levels, from ion channels to networks.
October 2023 254 x 203 mm c.544pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-71642-0 Paperback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
Benny Chor
Amir Rubinstein
Introduces fundamental computational ideas and concepts in a biological context, with real-world examples and exercises in Python.
September 2022 247 x 174 mm 216pp
PB, HB, EB, CO
978-1-316-64759-2 Paperback £29.99 / US$39.99 P
ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Wetland Ecology
Principles and Conservation
Third edition
Paul A. Keddy
A thoroughly updated and accessible textbook featuring topical issues such as sea level rise, eutrophication, restoration and conservation.
September 2023 253 x 203 mm c.566pp
PB, HB, HE 978-1-00-928864-4 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
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Peter G. C. Campbell
Peter V. Hodson
Pamela M. Welbourn
David A. Wright
The sources, distribution, toxicity and management of environmental contaminants, from molecular interactions to ecological effects.
May 2022 280 x 216 mm 594pp
PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-81973-2 Paperback £44.99 / US$57.99 X
Dynamics of Life and Water in the Critical Zone
Amilcare Porporato
Jun Yin
Rigorous yet accessible textbook on ecohydrology for advanced students, and a reference for researchers, professionals, and engineers.
February 2022 254 x 203 mm 396pp
HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-84054-5 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 P
Second edition
Dick Neal
Updated to include two new chapters, a modified Part II structure, more recent empirical examples, and online spreadsheet simulations.
November 2018 246 x 189 mm 460pp 221 b/w illus. 4 maps
PB, EB, HE
978-1-107-60512-1 Paperback £43.99 / US$62.99 X
Origins, Processes, Consequences
Second edition
Paul A. Keddy
This book presents a global and interdisciplinary approach to plant ecology, guiding students through essential concepts with real-world examples.
June 2017 246 x 189 mm 624pp 187 b/w illus. 192 colour illus. 64 tables 89 exercises HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-11423-4 Hardback £56.99 / US$74.99 X
Fred D. Singer
Integrates process and content of core areas of ecology using an engaging narrative, fascinating case studies, and stunning images throughout.
March 2016 276 x 219 mm 719pp 555 colour illus. 88 tables 408 exercises HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-11537-8 Hardback £43.99 / US$56.99 X
Second edition
Richard Frankham
Jonathan D. Ballou
David A. Briscoe
Student-focused, robust teaching package, with a strong illustration programme, now including references to software and databases and two new chapters.
January 2010 246 x 189 mm 644pp
6 b/w illus. 45 tables
PB, EB, HE
978-0-521-70271-3 Paperback £55.99 / US$76.99 X
Legacy Readings with Commentaries
Edited by William R. Burnside
Simone Pulver
Kathryn J. Fiorella
Meghan L. Avolio
Steven M. Alexander
Interdisciplinary anthology of 53 foundational readings on socioenvironmental research with expert commentary and links to contemporary scholarship.
December 2022 253 x 203 mm 774pp
HB, EB, CO
978-1-00-917784-9 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99 P
The Evolution of Everything
The Patterns and Causes of Big History
Brian Villmoare
This book explores the underlying forces that have shaped the history and prehistory of the earth and humanity.
November 2022 244 x 170 mm 432pp
PB, HB, EB, CO
978-1-108-79732-0 Paperback £24.99 / US$34.99 P
Jason Rosenhouse
This book refutes anti-scientific, superficially mathematical arguments used to support anti-evolutionism in language accessible for both lay and professional audiences.
May 2022 229 x 152 mm c.292pp
PB, HB, EB, CO
978-1-108-82044-8 Paperback £29.99 / US$39.99 P
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Norman Owen-Smith
Demonstrates how Africa’s physical features, savannas and abundant grazers enabled frugivorous apes to become savanna-living hunters.
October 2021 244 x 170 mm 376pp
PB, HB, EB, CO
978-1-108-95966-7 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 P
An Introduction
Mike Cassidy
A comprehensive and cohesive account of the evolution story, written for undergraduate students from a variety of biological disciplines.
November 2020 244 x 170 mm 278pp
PB, HB, EB, CO
978-0-521-01205-8 Paperback £31.99 / US$41.99 P
Fourth edition
Desmond S. T. Nicholl
An accessible introduction to genetic engineering, including recent developments in bioethics, sequencing technology and genome editing.
March 2023 246 x 189 mm 466pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-00-918060-3 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
Armando Caballero
An up-to-date, accessible guide to the main concepts and applications of quantitative genetics.
April 2020 244 x 170 mm 338pp 101 b/w illus. 43 tables
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-72235-3 Paperback £32.99 / US$43.99 P
AREAS
A Concise Natural History
Fourth edition
David E. Fastovsky
David B. Weishampel
Illustrated by John Sibbick
Fully updated and beautifully illustrated, this leading textbook teaches science and non-science majors to think like a scientist.
July 2021 276 x 219 mm 534pp 366 colour
illus. 3 tables
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-46929-6 Paperback £49.99 / US$69.99 X
Structure and Function
Fifth edition
R. F. Chapman
Stephen J. Simpson
Angela E. Douglas
A long-awaited update of the standard textbook on insect structure and function, revised by a team of eminent insect physiologists.
January 2013 246 x 189 mm 959pp
597 b/w illus. 29 tables
PB, EB, HE
978-0-521-11389-2 Paperback £54.99 / US$73.99 X
An Introduction
Second edition
Lori Gruen
This updated introduction to animal ethics helps readers to reflect critically and empathetically on our relationships with other animals.
Cambridge Applied Ethics
August 2021 244 x 170 mm 270pp
PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-98657-1 Paperback £26.99 / US$34.99 P
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Second edition
David Moore
Geoffrey D. Robson
Anthony P. J. Trinci
A thoroughly updated second edition, providing aspiring mycologists with an all-embracing view of the kingdom fungi.
June 2020 280 x 216 mm 610pp 170 b/w illus. 160 colour illus. 49 tables
PB, EB, HE
978-1-108-74568-0 Paperback £49.99 / US$69.99 X
Fifth edition
Robert Edward Lee
A classic resource on phycology, now including updated material about algae biofuel, algal toxins, and algal molecular systematics.
March 2018 246 x 189 mm 546pp 427 b/w illus.
PB, EB, HE
978-1-107-55565-5 Paperback £48.99 / US$67.99 X
Theory and Practice
Chris Bird
Essential reading for all those interested in horticulture, from students to keen gardeners. Focuses on practical applications, and supports RHS specifications.
April 2014 246 x 189 mm 473pp
304 colour illus. 65 tables
PB, EB, HE
978-0-521-70739-8 Paperback £41.99 / US$54.99 X
Second edition
Gerry P. Quinn
Michael J. Keough
A biostatistics textbook for upper undergraduate and graduate students, covering analyses used by biologists and now including R code.
August 2023 254 x 203 mm 405pp 140 b/w illus.
PB, HB, HE 978-1-107-68767-7 Paperback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
Johnny Wei-Bing Lin
Hannah Aizenman
Erin Manette Cartas Espinel
Kim Gunnerson
Joanne Liu
Textbook that uses examples and Jupyter notebooks from across the sciences and engineering to teach Python programming.
July 2022 246 x 189 mm 766pp
PB, EB, HE
978-1-108-70112-9 Paperback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
Jan Lepš
Petr Šmilauer
A straightforward introduction to a wide range of statistical methods for field biologists, using thoroughly explained R code.
July 2020 247 x 174 mm 382pp
PB, HB, EB, HE
978-1-108-72734-1 Paperback £27.99 / US$37.99 X
Stanley E. Lazic
A guide to designing lab-based biological experiments that have low bias, high precision and widely applicable results.
December 2016 246 x 189 mm 422pp 124 b/w illus. PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-42488-3 Paperback £42.99 / US$57.99 X
Second edition
Christian Hill
This fast-paced introduction to Python moves from the basics to advanced concepts, enabling readers to gain proficiency quickly.
November 2020 244 x 170 mm 568pp
PB, EB, CO
978-1-108-74591-8 Paperback £36.99 / US$47.99 P
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