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V. Nuovo, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, USA
Christianity, Antiquity, and
Enlightenment
Interpretations of Locke
The volume will consist of a series of interpreta-
tive studies of Locke’s philosophical and religious
thought in historical context and consider his con-
tributions to the Enlightenment and modern liberal
thought.
Features
It is commonly accepted that John Locke was the
father of the English Enlightenment and the founder
of modern political liberalism. These are at best half-
truths that, when uncritically employed, have the
effect of casting him as the precursor secular mod-
ernism, as a thinker with little interest in the themes
explored in the several chapters of this book. Here a
different Locke [..]
Contents
List of Abbreviations.- Introduction.- 1. A portrait
of Locke as Christian Virtuoso.-2. Locke’s Theology,
1694–1704.- 3. Locke’s Proof of the divine author-
ity of Scripture.- 4. Locke’s Christology as a Key
to understanding his Philosophy.- 5. Locke on St
Paul, Messianic Secrecy and the Consummation of
Faith.- 6. Locke’s ‘Dubia circa Philosophiam Orien-
talem’ and the reception of Kabbala Denudata in
England during the Seventeenth Century.- 7. Reflec-
tions on Locke’s Platonism.- 8. Aspects of Stoicism
in Locke’s Philosophy.- 9. Locke against the Epicure-
ans.- 10. Locke’s Religious Thinking[..]
Fields of interest
History; History of Philosophy; Philosophy of Reli-
gion; Religious Studies
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 230 p. (International Archives of the History of Ideas
Archives internationales d'histoire des idées, Vol. 203) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0273-8
Biomedicine
R.A.H. Adan, University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCD), The
Netherlands; W.H. Kaye, UCSD Department of Psychiatry, La Jolla,
CA, USA (Eds.)
Behavioral Neurobiology of Eating
Disorders
The intention of this book was to have investigators
describe an expert opinion on their field of research
and cutting-edge work in their laboratory on the
neurobiology and treatment of eating disorders.
Features
This book describes the current state of the art of the
neurobiology of eating disorders and provides the
latest insights and ideas in the eating disorders field.
Important breakthroughs improved our understand-
ing of the etiology of eating disorders. Due to neu-
ropsychological studies we understand better which
alterations underlie disturbed cognitive processing in
anorexia nervosa and combined with imaging [..]
Contents
From the contents.- Preface.- Part 1. Cognition and
Emotions in Eating Disorders.- Part 2. Neural Cir-
cuits.- Part 3. Genetics, gender and heritability.- Part
4. Neuroendocrinology and animal research.- Part 5.
Translational Approach to Treatment.
Fields of interest
Neurosciences; Psychiatry; Behavioral Therapy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIII, 330 p. (Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences,
Vol. 6) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15130-9
B.R. Minev, Moores UCSD Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA, USA (Ed.)
Cancer Management in Man:
Chemotherapy, Biological Therapy,
Hyperthermia and Supporting
Measures
This book represents a comprehensive description
and evaluation of the most up-to-date approaches
to cancer management. Each chapter, prepared by
leading basic researchers and clinicians, provides an
in depth description of a specific method for cancer
management. The chemotherapy section of the book
is updated to include the newest drugs as well as
those currently in development. Organized by drug
class, this section provides the latest information on
most drugs, including their mechanisms of action,
interactions with other agents, toxicities, side effects,
and mechanisms of resistance. The biological ther-
apy section of the book provides expanded coverage
of the currently used cytokines, vaccines, and cell
based therapies of cancer. Full consideration is also
given to other modern treatment approaches, such
as tyrosine kinase inhibitors, inhibitors of tumor
angiogenesis, and the transcatheter management of
cancer. Current advances in hyperthermia in cancer
treatment, hematologic and nutritional[..]
Features
This book represents a comprehensive description
and evaluation of the most up-to-date approaches
to cancer management. Each chapter, prepared by
leading basic researchers and clinicians, provides an
in depth description of a specific method for can-
cer management. The chemotherapy section of the
book is updated to include the newest drugs as well
as those currently in development. Organized by
drug class, [..]
Contents
I. CHEMOTHERAPY. 1.Plant-derived natural
products as anticancer agents. 2.The Vinca Alka-
loids. 3.Taxanes and epothilones in cancer treat-
ment. 4.Alkylating Agents. 5.Anthracyclines and
Anthracenediones.6. Topoisomerase I inhibitors.
7.Folate Antagonists in Cancer Treatment. 8.Plat-
inum Complexes for the treatment of cancer. 9. Hor-
mone Therapies for Cancer. 10.Effects of Cancer
Chemotherapy on Gonadal Function. 11.Target-
ing the tumor microenvironment for enhancing
chemotherapy in hematologic malignancies. II. BIO-
LOGICAL THERAPY. 12.Cytokines in the treatment
of cancer. 13. Antibody-based[..]
Fields of interest
Cancer Research; Oncology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 650 p. (Cancer Growth and Progression, Vol. 13) Hard-
cover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9703-3
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J.K. DiStefano, Translational Genomics Research Institute,
Phoenix, AZ, USA (Ed.)
Disease Gene Identification
Methods and Protocols
Recent efforts to characterize genetic variation in the
human genome, coupled with the rapidly developing
field of genomics, have lead directly to the develop-
ment of new and innovative approaches to the iden-
tification of genes contributing to complex human
diseases. In Disease Gene Identification: Methods
and Protocols, expert researchers in the field pro-
vide up-to-date molecular methodologies used in
the process of identifying a disease gene, from the
initial stage of study design to the next stage of pre-
liminary locus identification, and ending with stages
involved in target characterization and validation.
As a volume in the highly successful Methods in
Molecular Biology™ series, chapters contain brief
introductions to their respective topics, lists of the
necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, read-
ily reproducible laboratory protocols, and detailed
tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Authoritative and essential, Disease Gene Identifica-
tion: Methods and Protocols[..]
Features
Recent efforts to characterize genetic variation in the
human genome, coupled with the rapidly developing
field of genomics, have lead directly to the develop-
ment of new and innovative approaches to the iden-
tification of genes contributing to complex human
diseases. In Disease Gene Identification: Methods
and Protocols, expert researchers in the field provide
up-to-date molecular methodologies used in the [..]
Contents
Technological Issues and Experimental Design
of Gene Association Studies.- Statistical Issues in
Gene Association Studies.- Identification of Causal
Sequence Variants of Disease in the Next Generation
Sequencing Era.- Microarray-Based Genome-Wide
Association Studies Using Pooled DNA.- Medium-
Throughput SNP Genotyping Using Mass Spectrom-
etry: Multiplex SNP Genotyping Using the iPLEX®
Gold Assay.- Targeted SNP Genotyping Using the
TaqMan# Assay.- Bar-Coded, Multiplexed Sequenc-
ing of Targeted DNA Regions Using the Illumina
Genome Analyzer.- Site-Directed Mutagenesis.-
Gene Expression[..]
Fields of interest
Human Genetics; Gene Expression
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XII, 310 p. 43 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 700)
Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-1-61737-953-6
M.F. Fromm, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology
and Toxicology, Erlangen, Germany; R.B. Kim, University of West-
ern Ontario, London, ON, Canada (Eds.)
Drug Transporters
It is increasingly recognized that various transporter
proteins are expressed throughout the body and
determine absorption, tissue distribution, biliary
and renal elimination of endogenous compounds
and drugs and drug effects. This book will give an
overview on the transporter families which are most
important for drug therapy. Most chapters will focus
on one transporter family highlighting tissue expres-
sion, substrates, inhibitors, knock-out mouse models
and clinical studies.
Features
It is increasingly recognized that various transporter
proteins are expressed throughout the body and
determine absorption, tissue distribution, biliary
and renal elimination of endogenous compounds
and drugs and drug effects. This book will give an
overview on the transporter families which are most
important for drug therapy. Most chapters will focus
on one transporter family highlighting tissue [..]
Contents
From the contents.- Preface.- Organic anion trans-
porting polypeptides (OATPs); In vitro and in vivo
evidence for the importance of organic anion trans-
porters (OATs) in drug therapy; In vitro and in vivo
evidence for the importance of organic cation trans-
porters (OCTs, MATEs) in drug therapy; Intestinal
bile salt transporters (ASBT and OST alpha/beta);
hepatic bile salt transporters (NTCP and BSEP);
Importance of P-glycoprotein for drug-drug interac-
tions; Importance of the multidrug resistance protein
(MRP) family for pathophysiology and drug therapy;
Importance of breast cancer[..]
Fields of interest
Pharmacology / Toxicology; Pharmaceutical Sci-
ences / Technology; Human Physiology; Drug Resis-
tance; Hepatology; Nephrology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Handbook
Available
2011. X, 454 p. (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Vol.
201) Hardcover
309,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14540-7
M. Sibilia, Medical University of Vienna, Austria; C.C. Zielinski,
Medical University of Vienna, Austria; R. Bartsch, Medical Univer-
sity of Vienna, Austria; Th.W. Grunt, Medical University of Vienna,
Austria (Eds.)
Drugs for HER-2-positive Breast
Cancer
Growth factor receptors have long been known
to drive malignant transformation and cancer
progression. The epidermal growth factor recep-
tor (EGFR, ErbB, HER) system is likely the best
described membrane receptor tyrosine kinase fam-
ily in malignant tumors. With implementation of the
growth-inhibitory anti-HER-2 antibody trastuzumab
(Herceptin) for the treatment of HER-2-positive
advanced metastatic breast cancer, a new era has
dawned in the therapy of this malignant disease.
Unfortunately, trastuzumab-sensitive cancers
invariably develop resistance to the antibody after
some time. Recent clinical studies have revealed
that these refractory tumors are still responsive to
inhibition of the HER receptor family using dual
HER-1/-2 inhibitors such as lapatinib (Tykerb/
Tyverb). Moreover, a multiplicity of novel, improved
irreversibly acting small molecular HER tyrosine
kinase inhibitors are in the pipeline of many drug
developing companies and are being evaluated in the
clinical setting.
Features
Growth factor receptors have long been known to
drive malignant transformation and cancer progres-
sion. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR,
ErbB, HER) system is likely the best described mem-
brane receptor tyrosine kinase family in malig-
nant tumors. With implementation of the growth-
inhibitory anti-HER-2 antibody trastuzumab (Her-
ceptin) for the treatment of [..]
Contents
Drugs for HER-2-positive Breast Cancer: A Major
Approval for Translational Cancer Research (Maria
Sibilia, Christoph C. Zielinski, Rupert Bartsch,
Thomas Grunt).- The EGFR/ErbB family in breast
cancer: from signaling to therapy (Wolfgang J.
Köstler and Yosef Yarden).- Trastuzumab as Adju-
vant treatment for early stage HER-2 positive breast
cancer (Rupert Bartsch and Guenther G. Steger).-
Trastuzumab Resistance in breast cancer (Flori-
ana Morgillo, Michele Orditura, Teresa Troiani,
Erika Martinelli, Ferdinando De Vita, Fortunato Cia-
rdiello).- Treatment with Trastuzumab beyond Pro-
gression[..]
Fields of interest
Pharmacology / Toxicology; Oncology; Can-
cer Research; Antibodies; Immunology; Internal
Medicine
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. IX, 110 p. (Milestones in Drug Therapy) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-0346-0093-4
4 Biomedicine springer.com
C.A. Kauffman, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; P.G.
Pappas, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA; J.D. Sobel,
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA; W.E. Dismukes, Univer-
sity of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA (Eds.)
Essentials of Clinical Mycology
Clinical Mycology offers a comprehensive review
of this discipline. Organized by types of fungi, this
volume covers microbiologic, epidemiologic and
demographic aspects of fungal infections as well
as diagnostic, clinical, therapeutic, and preventive
approaches. Special patient populations are also
detailed.
Features
Essentials of Clinical Mycology gives a comprehen-
sive overview of the field of clinical mycology. It is
written for clinicians who care for patients who have
fungal infections. Each of the major systemic fun-
gal infections is discussed in regard to mycology,
pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical manifestations,
diagnosis, and treatment. The increasing antifungal
armamentarium is described in depth, and separate
[..]
Contents
PART I INTRODUCTION.- Laboratory Aspects
of Medical Mycology.- Epidemiology of Sys-
temic Fungal Diseases: Overview.- PART II SYS-
TEMIC ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS.- Amphotericin
B.- Liposomal Nystatin.- Flucytosine.- Azole Anti-
fungal Drugs.- Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors:
Echinocandins and Nikkomycins.- Terbinafine.-
Resistance to Antifungal Drugs.- Adjunctive Anti-
fungal Therapy.- PART III MYCOSES CAUSED BY
YEASTS.- Candidiasis.- Cryptococcosis.- Rhodotorula,
Malassezia, Trichosporon, and Other Yeast-
Like Fungi.- PART IV MYCOSES CAUSED BY
MOULDS.- Aspergillosis.- Zygomycoses.- Hyalohyphomycoses[..]
Fields of interest
Immunology; Medical Microbiology; Molecular
Medicine; Infectious Diseases
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XIV, 554 p. 100 illus., 59 in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-6639-1
T.K. Jha, Kalazar Research Center, Muzaffarpur, India; E. Noiri, The
University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan (Eds.)
Kala Azar in South Asia
Current Status and Challenges Ahead
Therapeutic regimens for visceral leishmaniasis (also
Kala-azar, Dum-dum fever or black fever), caused by
parasitic protozoa of the Leishmania genus, evolve
at a pace never seen before. Spread by tiny and abun-
dant sand flies, the parasite infects internal organs
and bone marrow and if left untreated will almost
always result in the death of the host. In develop-
ing countries successful diagnosis and treatment are
complicated by asymptomatic cases, undernutrition
and Kala-azar/HIV co-infections. This book brings
together world-renown experts writing state-of-arts
review on the progress in diagnosis and treatment
of visceral leishmaniasis, ultimately leading to the
complete elimination of this fatal disease from South
Asia. The chapters provide valuable information
for disease control as well as therapy and the diag-
nostic improvements necessary for early treatment,
subclinical detection and drug-resistant cases. The
presented methods allow for points-of-care testing in
the endemic area, enabling rapid[..]
Features
Therapeutic regimens for visceral leishmaniasis (also
Kala-azar, Dum-dum fever or black fever), caused by
parasitic protozoa of the Leishmania genus, evolve
at a pace never seen before. Spread by tiny and abun-
dant sand flies, the parasite infects internal organs
and bone marrow and if left untreated will almost
always result in the [..]
Contents
Preface.- Section 1: Introduction into Kala-Azar.-
1. Geography.- 2. Pathology and Mechanism of
Kala-azar & PKDL.- 3. Diagnosis and Treatment of
Kala-azar & PKDL.- Section 2: Therapeutic Strat-
egy to Deal with Emergence of Drug Resistance.- 4.
Epidemiology of Drug-Resistant Kala-azar in India
and neighboring countries.- 5. Therapeutic Strat-
egy for treatment of VL in drug resistant regions.- 6.
Need for combination therapy to control kala-azar in
South Asia.- Section 3: Diagnostic Strategy Enhanc-
ing Kala-azar Elimination Program.- 7. Challenges to
visceral leishmaniasis diagnosis in the[..]
Fields of interest
Parasitology; Drug Resistance; Veterinary Medicine;
Laboratory Medicine; Nephrology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 290 p. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0276-9
W.C.S. Cho, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China (Ed.)
MicroRNAs in Cancer Translational
Research
MicroRNA (miRNA) is a cutting-edge topic in the
scientific and medical fields. This is a timely and
specialized book focusing on the current under-
standing of miRNAs and the potential for their
application in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and ther-
apeutic targets. It also provides discussion of the
lessons learned from translational miRNA stud-
ies and exploration of the next steps required to
advance this field.The unique book comprises 22 in-
depth chapters by gathering unparalleled topics of
interest in miRNAs by international team of world-
renowned experts in the field. The first fifteen chap-
ters provide comprehensive and expert perspectives
on the most common cancers from bench to bed-
side applications, there is no current book structured
in this cancer-oriented way. The next seven chap-
ters providing thorough overviews of miRNAs and
cancer stem cells; miRNAs in cancer invasion and
metastasis; miRNAs in predicting radiotherapy and
chemotherapy response; as well as expounding the
role of miRNA in[..]
Features
MicroRNA (miRNA) is a cutting-edge topic in the
scientific and medical fields. This is a timely and spe-
cialized book focusing on the current understand-
ing of miRNAs and the potential for their application
in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic tar-
gets. It also provides discussion of the lessons learned
from translational miRNA studies and exploration of
the next steps required to advance this [..]
Contents
1.- MicroRNAs in Cancer (An Overview).- 2. The
Role of MicroRNAs in Lung Cancer Development,
Progression, and Metastasis.- 3. MicroRNAs in
Breast Cancer.- 4. MicroRNAs in Colorectal Cancer.-
5. MicroRNAs in Gastric Cancer.- 6. MicroRNAs in
Prostate Cancer: A Possible Role as Novel Biomark-
ers and Therapeutic Targets?- 7. MicroRNAs in Hep-
atocellular Carcinoma.- 8. MicroRNAs in Cervical
Carcinoma.- 9. MicroRNAs in Esophageal Cancer.-
10. MicroRNAs in Bladder Cancer.- 11. MicroRNAs
in Lymphoma.- 12. MicroRNAs in Leukemia.- 13.
MicroRNAs in Pancreatic Cancer: Potential Interests
as Biomarkers[..]
Fields of interest
Biomedicine (general); Cancer Research; Human
Genetics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIII, 557 p. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0297-4
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D. Duan, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA (Ed.)
Muscle Gene Therapy
Methods and Protocols
Gene therapy offers many conceptual advantages
to treat muscle diseases, especially various forms of
muscular dystrophies; however, it faces a number
of unique challenges, including the need to deliver
a therapeutic vector to all muscles throughout the
body. In Muscle Gene Therapy: Methods and Proto-
cols, expert researchers in the field present a collec-
tion of techniques aimed at bridging the translational
gap in muscle gene therapy between the prevalent
rodent models and vitally important larger animal
models. Divided into three sections, this volume
examines basic protocols for optimizing the mus-
cle gene expression cassette and for evaluating the
therapeutic outcomes, new developments in muscle
gene therapy technology such as adeno-associated
viral vector (AAV), oligonucleotide-mediated exon-
skipping, and novel RNA-based strategies, and step-
by-step guidance on muscle gene delivery in swine,
ovine, canine, and non-human primates. Written
in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biol-
ogy™[..]
Features
Gene therapy offers many conceptual advantages
to treat muscle diseases, especially various forms of
muscular dystrophies; however, it faces a number
of unique challenges, including the need to deliver
a therapeutic vector to all muscles throughout the
body. In Muscle Gene Therapy: Methods and Proto-
cols, expert researchers in the field present a collec-
tion of techniques aimed at bridging the translational
gap [..]
Contents
Design and Testing of Regulatory Cassettes for Opti-
mal Activity in Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle.- Codon
Optimization of the Micro-Dystrophin Gene for
Duchene Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy.- Mon-
itoring Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Ther-
apy with Epitope-Specific Monoclonal Antibodies.-
Methods for Non-Invasive Monitoring of Muscle
Fiber Survival with an AAV Vector Encoding the
mSEAP Reporter Gene.- Monitoring Murine Skele-
tal Muscle Function for Muscle Gene Therapy.- Phe-
notyping Cardiac Gene Therapy in Mice.- Golden
Retriever Muscular Dystrophy (GRMD): Developing
and Maintaining a[..]
Fields of interest
Human Genetics; Animal Genetics and Genomics;
Gene Therapy
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIII, 382 p. 75 illus., 13 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biol-
ogy, Vol. 709) Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-1-61737-981-9
J.J. Malago, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania; J.F.J.G.
Koninkx, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; R. Marinsek-Logar,
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (Eds.)
Probiotic Bacteria and Enteric
Infections
Cytoprotection by Probiotic Bacteria
Every day many people suffer from intestinal dis-
eases. These disorders can result from pathogens
like bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, but the
causes of non-infectious intestinal disorders and
colorectal cancers remain to be elucidated. Distur-
bances to the normal gut flora (the microbiota) are
central to the development of many, if not all, of
these disorders. Disturbed gut microbiota is a pre-
lude to public health issues like traveller’s-, antibi-
otic- and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea,
irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel dis-
ease, and colorectal cancers. This book discusses the
way intestinal disorders affect the microbiota, how
the disturbed microbiotal balance leads to enteric
disorders and the ways to prevent these disorders.
Further his book explores the potential of probi-
otics (live microorganisms that when ingested bring
a health benefit) in treating enteric disorders by
analysing the probiotic genome through proteomics,
metabolomics and functional assays.[..]
Features
Every day many people suffer from intestinal dis-
eases. These disorders can result from pathogens like
bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, but the causes
of non-infectious intestinal disorders and colorectal
cancers remain to be elucidated. Disturbances to the
normal gut flora (the microbiota) are central to the
development of many, if not all, of these disorders.
[..]
Contents
Section I: Introduction and History of Probiotics.-
1. Probiotics: From the ancient wisdom to the actual
therapeutical and nutraceutical perspective.- Sec-
tion II: The Gut Microorganisms and Probiotics.- 2.
The Intestinal Microbiota and Probiotics.- 3. Ecol-
ogy of Probiotics and Enteric Protection.- Section III:
Pathophysiology of Enteric Disorders Due to Dis-
turbed Microbiota.- 4. Factors Causing Disturbances
of the Gut Microbiota.- 5. The gut microbiota, pro-
biotics and infectious disease.- Section IV: Applica-
tion of Molecular Biology and -omics of Probiotics
in Enteric Protection.- 6.[..]
Fields of interest
Immunology; Nutrition; Bacteriology; Health Pro-
motion and Disease Prevention; Food Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XI, 476 p. Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0385-8
L. Vassilev, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, NJ, USA; D. Fry, Hoff-
mann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, NJ, USA (Eds.)
Small-Molecule Inhibitors of
Protein-Protein Interactions
In this volume, the editors have collected the knowl-
edgeable insights of a number of leaders in this field
- researchers who have achieved success in address-
ing the difficult problem of inhibiting protein-pro-
tein interactions. These researchers describe their
unique approaches, and share experiences, results,
thoughts, and opinions. The content of the arti-
cles is rich, and in terms of scope ranges from gen-
eralized approaches to specific case studies. There
are various focal points, including methodologies
and the molecules themselves. Ultimately, there are
numerous lessons to be taken away from this collec-
tion, and the editors hope that this snapshot of the
current state of the art in developing protein-pro-
tein inhibitors not only pays tribute to the past suc-
cesses, but also generates excitement about the future
potential of this field
Features
body>In this volume, the editors have collected the
knowledgeable insights of a number of leaders in
this field - researchers who have achieved success in
addressing the difficult problem of inhibiting pro-
tein-protein interactions. These researchers describe
their unique approaches, and share experiences,
results, thoughts, and opinions. The content of the
articles is rich, and in [..]
Contents
Preface.- Hydrogen-bonded synthetic mimics of
protein secondary structure as disruptors of pro-
tein-protein interactions.- Small-molecule inhibitors
of IL-2/IL-2R: lessons learned and applied.- Small
Molecule Inhibitors of the Human Papillomavirus
E1-E2 Interaction.- Design of small-molecule Smac
mimetics as IAP antagonists.- Small-molecule
inhibitors reveal a new function for Bcl-2 as a pro-
angiogenic signaling molecule.- Small-molecule
modulators of c-Myc/Max and Max/Max interac-
tions.- Small-molecule inhibitors of the p53-MDM2
interaction.- Subject index
Fields of interest
Biomedicine (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 174 p. 63 illus., 20 in color. (Current Topics in Microbiol-
ogy and Immunology, Vol. 348) Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17082-9
6 Business & Economics springer.com
N. Pallua, University Hospital of the RWTH, Aachen, Germany;
C.V. Suschek, University Hospital of the RWTH, Aachen, Germany
(Eds.)
Tissue Engineering
From Lab to Clinic
Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary field incor-
porating the principles of biology, chemistry, engi-
neering, and medicine to create biological substitutes
of native tissues for scientific research or clinical
use. Specific applications of this technology include
studies of tissue development and function, investi-
gating drug response, and tissue repair and replace-
ment. This area is rapidly becoming one of the most
promising treatment options for patients suffering
from tissue failure. This abundantly illustrated and
well-structured guide serves as a reference for all
clinicians and researchers dealing with tissue engi-
neering issues in their daily practice.
Features
Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary field incor-
porating the principles of biology, chemistry, engi-
neering, and medicine to create biological substitutes
of native tissues for scientific research or clinical use.
Applications of this technology include studies of tis-
sue development and function, investigations of drug
response, and tissue repair and replacement. Tissue
engineering is rapidly becoming one [..]
Contents
BASICS AND PRINCIPLES: Scaffolds: Micro and
Nano Technology.- Biomimetic Materials.- Natural
and Synthetic Scaffolds: Adhesion, ECM, Structure,
Function, Modification.- Cells: Sources, Growth,
Differentiation, Trans-Differentiation.- Embryonic
Stem Cells: Sources and Characterization.- Adult
Stem Cells: Sources and Characterization.- Isolation
and Growth.- Differentiation and Plasticity.- Regu-
lation Mechanisms: Key Signaling Molecules.- Cell
and Organ preservation.- Engineering Technologies:
Animal Models for Evaluation of Tissue Engineering
Constructs.- Biomedical Imaging and Image[..]
Fields of interest
Human Genetics; Plastic Surgery; Medical Biochem-
istry; Laboratory Medicine; Biomaterials; Microbiol-
ogy
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. IX, 634 p. 658 illus., 600 in color. Hardcover
179,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-02823-6
Business & Economics
S. Kaiser, Universität der Bundeswehr München, Germany; M.J.
Ringlstetter, Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany;
D.R. Eikhof, University of Stirling, UK; M. Pina e Cunha, University
Nova de Lisboa, Portugal (Eds.)
Creating Balance?
International Perspectives on the Work-Life Integration of
Professionals
A satisfactory and healthy integration of work with
other life domains is one of the key challenges of
modern society. Work-life balance and work-life
integration have become focal points of today’s
human resource management practice and theory.
Professionals who have been described as “extreme
workers” regarding their work hours and engage-
ment are under particular pressure to balance
work and ”the rest of life”.This collection maps the
increasingly extensive discussion of work-life issues
for professionals and discusses key aspects in depth.
What is work-life integration? What are the specific
challenges for professionals? How do they manage
their blurred work-life boundaries? How can com-
panies intervene? Internationally leading authors
discuss antecedents and individual and organiza-
tional outcomes of work-life integration, gender-spe-
cific perspectives and challenges as well as the use
and usefulness of corporate work-life balance initia-
tives. In five sections distinguished researchers from
across[..]
Features
A satisfactory and healthy integration of work with
other life domains is one of the key challenges of
modern society. Work-life balance and work-life
integration have become focal points of today’s
human resource management practice and theory.
Professionals who have been described as “extreme
workers” regarding their work hours and [..]
Contents
I Work-life integration of professionals.- II
Antecedents and consequences related to work-life
integration.- III Mothers, fathers and couples: chal-
lenging conventional wisdom.- IV Corporate strate-
gies facilitating work-life integration.- V Boundary
perspectives on professionals’ work-life integration.
Fields of interest
Personnel Management; Sociology; Behavioural Sci-
ences
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. VI, 330 p. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16198-8
S. Wilde, Lanxess Distribution, Langenfeld, Germany
Customer Knowledge Management
Improving Customer Relationship through Knowledge Appli-
cation
Managing and transferring knowledge - at the right
time, in the right place and with the right quality for
customers - enables companies to survive in times
of fierce competition. The focus of this work is there-
fore on Knowledge Management and Customer
Relationship Management. The theoretical part com-
prises several approaches to knowledge, its trans-
fer and the barriers to be overcome when sharing
knowledge. This is followed by a description of CRM
and CKM (Customer Knowledge Management), out-
lining how crucial their successful use is. The practi-
cal part explores on the one hand the dependence on
knowledge and on the other hand its availability for a
good customer relationship. It includes a case study
that investigates both the administrative and the
operational area of a concrete company. The survey
results are then discussed in detail, key success fac-
tors identified and mistakes pointed out. After this
critical analysis, final recommendations are given
that every company can benefit from.
Features
Managing and transferring knowledge - at the right
time, in the right place and with the right quality for
customers - enables companies to survive in times
of fierce competition. The focus of this work is there-
fore on Knowledge Management and Customer
Relationship Management. The theoretical part com-
prises several approaches to knowledge, its transfer
and the barriers to be overcome when sharing [..]
Contents
1.Introduction.- 1.1 Preface.- 1.2 Research Problem.-
1.3 Research Objective.- 1.4 Structure of the Book.-
1.5 From KM to CRM: 'PKMA', '5-Step CDLS', 'CRI-
C' and 'SIS'.- 2. Small and Medium-Sized Enter-
prises.- 2.1 Preface.- 2.2 Nature and Importance
of SMEs in Europe.- 2.3 SMEs in Germany.- 2.4
NEWCO International GmbH.- 2.5 Difficulties and
Competition Factors of SMEs.- 2.6 Summary.- 3.
Knowledge Management.- 3.1 Preface. – 3.2 Defini-
tion and Types of 'Knowledge'.- 3.3 Concepts of and
Approaches to 'Knowledge Management'.- 3.4 Sum-
mary.- 4. Knowledge Transfer and Sharing.- 4.1 Pref-
ace.-[..]
Fields of interest
Management/Business for Professionals; Business &
Management Science; Business & Economics (gen-
eral)
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. XVI, 143 p. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16474-3
springer.com Business & Economics 7
S. Sardadvar, WU Vienna, Austria
Economic Growth in the Regions of
Europe
Theory and Empirical Evidence from a Spatial Growth Model
Although interest in spatial growth regressions has
been growing in recent years, formal theoretical
approaches that acknowledge the role of space in
economic growth have been sparse. In particular
in a regional context, the assumption of indepen-
dent, non-interacting closed economies can lead to
misinterpretations. This book fills the void by dis-
cussing neoclassical growth theory in a spatial con-
text, in order to examine growth both theoretically
and empirically in a system of N regional economies.
A formal model is presented that allows for inter-
regional fixed capital relocations, which are in turn
determined by the economies’ relative locations
in space. It is shown how initial endowments with
human capital play a decisive role regarding the evo-
lution of output, and how both convergence and
divergence processes may occur. Using a spatial
econometric model specification, the theoretical
model is tested empirically for 255 European regions.
Features
Although interest in spatial growth regressions has
been growing in recent years, formal theoretical
approaches that acknowledge the role of space in
economic growth have been sparse. In particular in
a regional context, the assumption of independent,
non-interacting closed economies can lead to misin-
terpretations. This book fills the void by discussing
neoclassical growth theory in a spatial context, in [..]
Contents
1 Introduction.- Part I: Theory of Economic
Growth.- 2 Neoclassical Growth Theory and Stan-
dard Models.- 3 Growth Models with Spatial Exter-
nalities.- 4 Convergence: Theory and Evidence.-
Part II: A Model of Regional Growth.- 5 Remarks
on Regional Growth.- 6 Structure of the Model.- 7
Evolution of Factors and Output.- 8 Implications
for Output Growth.- Part IV: Empirics.- 9 Regions,
Variables and Data.- 10 Spatial Econometric Speci-
fication and Estimation.- 11 Testing the Theoretical
Model.- Summary
Fields of interest
Regional Science; Economic Growth; European Inte-
gration
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XI, 150 p. 17 illus. (Contributions to Economics) Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-7908-2636-4
F. Abergel, Ecole Centrale Paris, France; B.K. Chakrabarti, Saha
Institute of Nuclear Physics, Bidhannagar, India; A. Chakraborti,
Ecole Centrale Paris, France; M. Mitra, Indian Statistical Institute,
Kolkata, India (Eds.)
Econophysics of Order-driven
Markets
The primary goal of the book is to present the ideas
and research findings of active researchers from var-
ious communities (physicists, economists, mathe-
maticians, financial engineers) working in the field
of "Econophysics", who have undertaken the task of
modelling and analyzing order-driven markets. Of
primary interest in these studies are the mechanisms
leading to the statistical regularities ("stylized facts")
of price statistics. Results pertaining to other impor-
tant issues such as market impact, the profitability
of trading strategies, or mathematical models for
microstructure effects, are also presented. Several
leading researchers in these fields report on their
recent work and also review the contemporary liter-
ature. Some historical perspectives, comments and
debates on recent issues in Econophysics research
are also included.
Features
The primary goal of the book is to present the ideas
and research findings of active researchers from var-
ious communities (physicists, economists, mathe-
maticians, financial engineers) working in the field
of "Econophysics", who have undertaken the task of
modelling and analyzing order-driven markets. Of
primary interest in these studies are the mechanisms
leading to the [..]
Fields of interest
Business & Economics (general); Statistical Physics,
Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Partial Differ-
ential Equations
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 316 p. 60 illus. (New Economic Windows) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-88-470-1765-8
J. Recker, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD,
Australia
Evaluations of Process Modeling
Grammars
Ontological, Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses Using the
Example of BPMN
Jan Recker investigates the notion of quality of busi-
ness process modeling grammars. His evaluation
is based on ontological analysis, qualitative analy-
sis, and quantitative analysis, which are applied to
BPMN, a widely used business process modeling
grammar. His results first show ontological short-
comings in BPMN, second how these manifest in
actual process modeling practice, and third how they
eventually influence the usage behavior of modeling
practitioners. Seen more general, his book is a land-
mark for an empirical technology assessment that
analyzes how design flaws in technology influence
usage behavior.
Features
Business processes have emerged as a well-respected
variable in the design of successful corporations.
However, unlike other key managerial variables,
such as products and services, customers and
employees, physical or digital assets, the conceptual-
ization and management of business processes are
in many respects in their infancy.In this book, Jan
Recker investigates the notion of quality of business
[..]
Fields of interest
Business Information Systems; Computer Appl. in
Administrative Data Processing; Information Sys-
tems Applications (incl.Internet); Technology Man-
agement
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXII, 199 p. (Lecture Notes in Business Information Process-
ing, Vol. 71) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18359-1
8 Business & Economics springer.com
J.A. Tatom, Networks Financial Institute, Scott College of Busi-
ness, Indiana State University, 800 Sycamore St. #601, Indianapo-
lis, IN 77809, USA (Ed.)
Financial Market Regulation
Legislation and Implications
What role should regulation play in financial mar-
kets? What have been the ramifications of financial
regulation? To answer these and other questions
regarding the efficacy of legislation on financial mar-
kets, this book examines the impact of the Gramm
Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), also called the Financial
Modernization Act of 1999, which fundamentally
changed the financial landscape in the United States.
The GLBA allows the formation of financial holding
companies that can offer an integrated set of com-
mercial banking, securities and insurance products.
The tenth anniversary of the most sweeping finan-
cial legislation reform in the industry’s structure is
a natural benchmark for assessing the effects of the
law and for questioning whether changes are neces-
sary in the working of this historic legislation. The
importance of this review is reinforced by a variety of
proposals in the last several years to reform the reg-
ulation of financial institutions that have attracted
considerable attention among[..]
Features
What role should regulation play in financial mar-
kets? What have been the ramifications of financial
regulation? To answer these and other questions
regarding the efficacy of legislation on financial mar-
kets, this book examines the impact of the Gramm
Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), also called the Financial
Modernization Act of 1999, which fundamentally
changed the financial landscape in the United States.
The GLBA [..]
Contents
Financial Legislation: The Promise and Record of the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.- Did the Repeal of Glass
Steagall Have Any Role in the Financial Crisis? Not
guilty, not Even Close.- Glass Steagall in Our Future:
How Straight, How Narrow?.- Cross-border Impact
of the Financial Services Modernization Act (FSMA):
Evidence from Large Foreign Banks.- Global Impact
of Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Evidence from Insur-
ance Industries of Developed Countries.- A Program
for Minimzing the Private and Public Cost of Bank
Failures.- The Importance of Monitoring and Miti-
gating the Safety-Net Consequences of[..]
Fields of interest
Finance / Banking; Economic Policy; Public Finance
& Economics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVIII, 240 p. 6 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-6636-0
H.A. Eiselt, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada;
V. Marianov, Pointific Universidad, Santiago, Chile (Eds.)
Foundations of Location Analysis
Location analysis has matured from an area of theo-
retical inquiry that was designed to explain observed
phenomena to a vibrant field which can be and has
been used to locate items as diverse as landfills,
fast food outlets, gas stations, as well as politicians
and products in issue and feature spaces. Modern
location science is dealt with by a diverse group of
researchers and practitioners in geography, eco-
nomics, operations research, industrial engineer-
ing, and computer science. Given the tremendous
advances location science has seen from its humble
beginnings, it is time to look back. The contributions
in this volume were written by eminent experts in
the field, each surveying the original contributions
that created the field, and then providing an up-to-
date review of the latest contributions. Specific areas
that are covered in this volume include: • The three
main fields of inquiry: minisum and minimax prob-
lems and covering models • Nonstandard location
models, including those with[..]
Features
Location analysis has matured from an area of theo-
retical inquiry that was designed to explain observed
phenomena to a vibrant field which can be and has
been used to locate items as diverse as landfills,
fast food outlets, gas stations, as well as politicians
and products in issue and feature spaces. Modern
location science is dealt with by a diverse group of
researchers and practitioners in geography, [..]
Contents
Pioneering Developments in Location Analysis.-
Uncapacitated and Capacitated Facility Location
Problems.- Median Problems in Networks.- Contin-
uous Center Problems.- Discrete Center Problems.-
Covering Problems.- Equilibria in Competitive Loca-
tion Models.- Sequential Location Models.- Con-
ditional Locational Problems on Networks and in
the Plane.- The Location of Undesirable Facilities.-
Stochastic Analysis in Location Research.- Hub
Location Problems: The Location of Interacting
Facilities.- Exact Solution of Two Location Prob-
lems via Branch-and-Branch.- Exploititng Structure:
Location[..]
Fields of interest
Operation Research / Decision Theory; Engineer-
ing Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing;
Facility Management; Civil Engineering; Industrial
and Production Engineering; Production / Logistics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Handbook
Available
2011. XIII, 509 p. 89 illus. (International Series in Operations
Research & Management Science, Vol. 155) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7571-3
K. Dadkhah, Northeastern University Boston, MA, USA
Foundations of Mathematical and
Computational Economics
This is a book on the basics of mathematics and
computation and their uses in economics for mod-
ern day students and practitioners. The reader is
introduced to the basics of numerical analysis as
well as the use of computer programs such as Mat-
lab and Excel in carrying out involved computations.
Sections are devoted to the use of Maple in mathe-
matical analysis. Examples drawn from recent con-
tributions to economic theory and econometrics as
well as a variety of end of chapter exercises help to
illustrate and apply the presented concepts.
Features
This is a book on the basics of mathematics and
computation and their uses in economics for mod-
ern day students and practitioners. The reader is
introduced to the basics of numerical analysis as
well as the use of computer programs such as Mat-
lab and Excel in carrying out involved computations.
Sections are devoted to the use of Maple in mathe-
matical analysis. Examples drawn from recent con-
tributions to [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Part I: Basic Concepts and Methods.-
1 Basic Mathematical Concepts and Methods.- 2
Basics of Computation.- 3 Basic Concepts and Meth-
ods of Probability Theory and Statistics.- Part II:
Linear Algebra.- 4 Vectors.- 5 Matrix Algebra.- 6
Advance Topics in Matrix Algebra.- Part III: Calcu-
lus.- 7 Differentiation: Functions of One Variable.-
8 Differentiation: Functions of Several Variables.-
9 Taylor Expansion and Its Applications.- 10 Inte-
gration.- Part IV: Optimization.- 11 Static Optimiza-
tion.- 12 Constrained Optimization.- 13 Dynamic
Optimization.- Part V: Differential and[..]
Fields of interest
Game Theory / Mathematical Methods; Game The-
ory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences
Target groups
Upper undergraduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XVI, 590 p. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13747-1
springer.com Business & Economics 9
D. Köhn, KfW Entwicklungsbank, Frankfurt, Germany; J.D. von
Pischke, Reston, VA, USA (Eds.)
Housing Finance in Emerging
Markets
Connecting Low-Income Groups to Markets
The growth of urban areas and population in mid-
dle and low income countries is a continuing trend.
Urbanization expands as rural to urban migration
offers better income opportunities in cities. This
trend is both a source of development opportuni-
ties and challenges for the housing sector. On the
one hand, housing is a large and growing market,
and on the other, massive slums confirm the poor
housing conditions in many developing countries.
These adverse conditions mirror inadequate housing
policies, inefficient or absent property registration,
as well as limits to access to housing finance. Provi-
sion of affordable housing is therefore an important
topic in the fight against poverty. This book focuses
on solutions that improve the enabling environment
for the poor in accessing housing finance. It explores
how to develop and integrate housing finance into a
sustainable financial system for developing countries
and offers ways in which low-income families can
obtain better access to housing finance.[..]
Features
The growth of urban areas and population in mid-
dle and low income countries is a continuing trend.
Urbanization expands as rural to urban migration
offers better income opportunities in cities. This
trend is both a source of development opportunities
and challenges for the housing sector. On the one
hand, housing is a large and growing market, and on
the other, massive slums confirm the poor housing
[..]
Contents
Introduction: The Challenges of Housing Finance.-
Housing Finance and Financial Inclusion.- Govern-
ment Policies and Their Implications for Housing
Finance.- Regulation and Access to Finance.- Insti-
tutions and the Promotion of Housing Finance.-
Wholesale Funding Instruments.- Primary Mortgage
Market Development in Emerging Markets - Is the
Central and Eastern Europe Experience Replicable in
Sub-Saharan Africa?.- Housing Finance from Post-
conflict Intervention to Market Development in the
Balkans.- Approaches and Policies at KfW Entwick-
lungsbank.
Fields of interest
Development Economics; Finance / Banking; Finan-
cial Economics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 244 p. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-77856-1
P. Soffer, University of Haifa, Israel; E. Proper, Public Research
Centre - Henri Tudor, Luxembourg-Kirchberg, Luxembourg (Eds.)
Information Systems Evolution
CAiSE Forum 2010, Hammamet, Tunisia, June 7-9, 2010,
Selected Extended Papers
This book constitutes the post-conference proceed-
ings of the CAiSE Forum from the 22nd Interna-
tional Conference on Advanced Information Systems
Engineering (CAiSE 2010), held in Hammamet,
Tunisia, June 9, 2010. While the CAiSE confer-
ence itself focuses on papers that report on matured
research, the CAiSE forum was created specifically
as a platform to present fresh ideas, new concepts,
and new and innovative systems, tools, and applica-
tions. The 22 papers presented in this volume were
carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions.
The reworked and extended versions of the original
presentations cover topics such as business process
management, enterprise architecture and model-
ing, service-oriented architectures, and requirements
engineering.
Features
This book constitutes the post-conference proceed-
ings of the CAiSE Forum from the 22nd Interna-
tional Conference on Advanced Information Systems
Engineering (CAiSE 2010), held in Hammamet,
Tunisia, June 9, 2010. While the CAiSE confer-
ence itself focuses on papers that report on matured
research, the CAiSE forum was created specifically as
a platform to present fresh ideas, new concepts, and
new and [..]
Fields of interest
Business Information Systems; Computer Appl. in
Administrative Data Processing; Information Sys-
tems Applications (incl.Internet); Software Engineer-
ing
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 283 p. (Lecture Notes in Business Information Process-
ing, Vol. 72) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17721-7
R. Law, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Peo-
ples Republic of China; M. Fuchs, European Tourism Research
Institute, Mid Sweden University, Sweden; F. Ricci, Faculty of
Computer Science, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (Eds.)
Information and Communication
Technologies in Tourism 2011
Proceedings of the International Conference in Innsbruck,
Austria, January 26-28, 2011
The papers advance in recommender systems, web-
site quality and analysis, user-generated content,
eWOM, mobile tourism, hospitality applications,
technology acceptance and impact, Web 2.0, des-
tination management, technology solutions, social
media, marketing, tourist behavior, and other impor-
tant topics. Authors of these articles are affiliated
with some of the world’s prominent research insti-
tutes and organizations worldwide. Such a diver-
sity of authorship in geographical regions and topics
bring a wealth of values of international experiences
and methods to examine various issues that are per-
tinent to information technology and tourism. The
papers investigate different issues on different topics,
provide answers to some major research questions,
and, at the same time, raise additional questions that
drive future research.
Features
The papers in this volume address advances in
mobile tourism services, Online destination market-
ing, GPS-based tracking of tourist behaviors, deci-
sion support tools, website design and evaluation,
online travel distribution, ICT adoption in tourism
and hospitality businesses, virtual experiences, online
information search, Web 2.0, social media market-
ing, and the role of ICTs in [..]
Contents
1 Recommender Systems I. - M. T. Linaza, A. Agir-
regoikoa, A. García, J. I. Torres, and K. Aranburu,
Image-based Travel Recommender System for small
tourist destinations. - M. Schumacher, and J.P. Rey,
Recommender systems for dynamic packaging of
tourism service. - Y. Kurata, CT-Planner2:. - More
Flexible and Interactive Assistance for Day Tour
Planning. - 2 Recommender Systems II. - J. Borras, J.
de la Flor, Y. Pérez, A. Moreno, A. Valls, D. Isern, A.
Orellana, A. Russo, and S. Anton-Clavé, SigTur/E-
Destination: A System for the Management of Com-
plex Tourist Regions. - A. Luberg, T.[..]
Fields of interest
Business Information Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XVI, 610 p. 129 illus. Softcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-7091-0502-3
10 Business & Economics springer.com
W. Jonkhoff, Dutch Organization for Applied Scientific Research,
Delft, The Netherlands; W. Manshanden, Dutch Organization for
Applied Scientific Research, Delft, The Netherlands (Eds.)
Infrastructure Productivity
Evaluation
Infrastructure construction and use is at the heart
o the current political debate. Not only are Euro-
pean member state governments investing large
amounts of money to alleviate the harmful effects
of the economic downturn due to the credit crisis,
EU accession countries receive large amounts of
cohesion funds for infrastructure purposes. Infras-
tructure is widely believed to contribute largely to
economic performance, but to what extent is this
the case? How does the productivity of roads, rail-
ways and ports relate to the invested money, and
what determines their effectiveness?In this Brief,
which focuses to a large extent on Dutch and Euro-
pean practice, numerous distinguished economists
describe policy practice and analytical tools for
infrastructure appraisal. Moreover, harmonisation
of European approaches for evaluation of infrastruc-
ture are discussed. The study focuses both on scien-
tific productivity measurement as on case studies of
infrastructure policy.
Features
Infrastructure construction and use is at the heart o
the current political debate. Not only are European
member state governments investing large amounts
of money to alleviate the harmful effects of the eco-
nomic downturn due to the credit crisis, EU acces-
sion countries receive large amounts of cohesion
funds for infrastructure purposes. Infrastructure is
widely believed to contribute largely to economic [..]
Fields of interest
Economic Policy; Public Finance & Economics;
Regional Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Brief
Available
2011. VIII, 96 p. 15 illus., 6 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Economics)
Softcover
49,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-8100-4
M. Tuunanen, University of Jyväskylä, Finland; J. Windsperger,
University of Vienna, Austria; G. Cliquet, Université de Rennes 1,
France; G. Hendrikse, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Nether-
lands (Eds.)
New Developments in the Theory of
Networks
Franchising, Alliances and Cooperatives
The theory of networks aims at developing the-
oretical views on the design and management of
alliances, franchise chains, licensing, joint ventures,
cooperatives, and venture capital relations. The cur-
rent trend in economics and management of net-
works is twofold: First there is a strong tendency
toward application of theoretical approaches devel-
oped both in organizational economics, strategic
management and organization theory. The second
trend refers to the development of more integrative
views on networks. Especially, combining organiza-
tional economics, strategic management and rela-
tional views on networks are very promising research
directions. Starting from this status of research, the
current book emphasizes network research as a the-
ory-driven field by offering new perspectives on con-
tract design, decision and ownership rights, value
creation, knowledge management and the role of
social capital in franchising networks, alliances and
cooperatives.
Features
The theory of networks aims at developing theoreti-
cal views on the design and management of alliances,
franchise chains, licensing, joint ventures, cooper-
atives, and venture capital relations. The current
trend in economics and management of networks
is twofold: First there is a strong tendency toward
application of theoretical approaches developed both
in organizational economics, strategic management
and [..]
Contents
Part I: Franchising: Contract Design and Decision
Rights; Incentives and Ownership Strategy; Strategy,
Competition and Internationalization of Franchise
Firms; Entrepreneurship and Franchising; Franchis-
ing and Regulation.- Part II: Alliances: Value Cre-
ation in Network Relationships; Organization of
Innovation Through Alliances; Knowledge Manage-
ment in Networks.- Part III: Cooperatives: Behavior-
ial Logics and Governance of Cooperatives.
Fields of interest
Organization / Planning; Marketing; Entrepreneur-
ship; Industrial Organization; Social Sciences (gen-
eral)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XI, 390 p. (Contributions to Management Science) Hard-
cover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-7908-2614-2
J. Becker, University of Münster, Germany; M. Kugeler, Münster,
Germany; M. Rosemann, Queensland University of Technology,
Brisbane, QLD, Australia (Eds.)
Process Management
A Guide for the Design of Business Processes
"Process Management" is a compendium for mod-
ern design of process-oriented companies. A hands-
on approach to introducing, realizing and continu-
ally administering process management is presented
with a thoroughly critical reflection of the necessary
activities regarding the state-of-the-art of organiza-
tion theory and information management. This is
done by following the individual stages of a process
model which has already successfully been proved in
practice. The progress of the project is described by
a continuous case study, which is the process man-
agement project of a modern service company. The
included recommendations are summarized in a
series of checklists for each stage of the project.
Features
"Process Management" is a compendium for modern
design of process-oriented companies. A hands-on
approach to introducing, realizing and continually
administering process management is presented with
a thoroughly critical reflection of the necessary activ-
ities regarding the state-of-the-art of organization
theory and information management. This is done
by following the individual stages of a process [..]
Contents
Process-Oriented Organizational Design: The Pro-
cess in Focus.- Project Management.- Preparation
of Process Modeling.- Strategy and Organizational
Frame.- As-Is Modeling and Process Analysis.- To-
Be Modeling and Process Optimization.- Design
of a Process-Oriented Organizational Structure.-
Process Implementation - Process Roll-Out.- Con-
tinuous Process Management.- Additional Appli-
cation Options and Development Perspectives:
Process-Oriented Implementation of ERP Systems.-
Workflow Management.- Process-based Design of
the (Organizational) Structure and Authorization
Concept Using the[..]
Fields of interest
Management/Business for Professionals; Informa-
tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Business
Information Systems
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. XXVIII, 596 p. Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15189-7
springer.com Business & Economics 11
R. Benedikter, Stanford University, CA, USA
Social Banking and Social Finance
Answers to the Economic Crisis
For over 2,000 years, banks have served to facili-
tate the exchange of money and to provide a vari-
ety of economic and financial services. During the
most recent financial collapse and subsequent reces-
sion, beginning in 2008, banks have been vilified as
perpetrators of the crisis, the public distrust com-
pounded by massive public bailouts. Nevertheless,
another form of banking has also emerged, with a
focus on promoting economic sustainability, invest-
ing in community, providing opportunity for the
disadvantaged, and supporting social, environmen-
tal, and ethical agendas. Social Banking and Social
Finance traces the emergence of the “bank with a
conscience” and proposes a new approach to bank-
ing in the wake of the economic crisis. Featuring
innovations and initiatives in banking from Europe,
Canada, and the United States, Roland Benedikter
presents an alternative to traditional banking prac-
tices that are focused exclusively on profit maxi-
mization. He argues that social banking is not about
changing the[..]
Features
For over 2,000 years, banks have served to facilitate
the exchange of money and to provide a variety of
economic and financial services. During the most
recent financial collapse and subsequent recession,
beginning in 2008, banks have been vilified as perpe-
trators of the crisis, the public distrust compounded
by massive public bailouts. Nevertheless, another
form of banking has also emerged, with a focus [..]
Fields of interest
Finance / Banking; Economic Policy; Macroeco-
nomics / Monetary Economics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Brief
Available
2011. XIII, 133 p. 3 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Business) Soft-
cover
49,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7773-1
P. Heinecke, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
Success Factors of Regional
Strategies for Multinational
Corporations
Appropriate Degrees of Management Autonomy and Product
Adaptation
This work examines the factors that drive the suc-
cess of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in their
pursuit of regional strategies. The author develops
a comprehensive regional success factor model, by
which the effects of regional management auton-
omy and regional product and service adaptation on
the regional success of MNCs as well as the interac-
tion effects of regional orientation and inter-regional
distance are investigated. The model is evaluated
by means of the partial-least-squares (PLS) method
on the basis of a survey-based inquiry of the For-
tune Global 500 firms with success indicator data
for a period of nine years. The findings highlight the
importance of considering the different degrees of
contextual influence in the design of regional strate-
gies, where low degrees of regional management
autonomy and high levels of regional product/service
adaptation are found to be appropriate for MNCs to
be regionally successful.
Features
This work examines the factors that drive the suc-
cess of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in their
pursuit of regional strategies. The author develops
a comprehensive regional success factor model, by
which the effects of regional management autonomy
and regional product and service adaptation on the
regional success of MNCs as well as the interaction
effects of regional orientation and inter-regional [..]
Contents
Part I: Theoretical Setting for Regional Strategies
and Regional Success.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Theo-
retical Foundation and Literature Review.- Part II:
Development of a Regional Success Factor Model for
the Analysis of the Regional Strategy-Success Rela-
tionship.- 3 Structural Equation Methodology.- 4
Regional Success Factor Model.- Part III: Success
Factors of Regional Strategies: A New Perspective on
the Geographic Competitiveness of Multinational
Corporations.- 5 Research Design and Research
Methodology.- 6 Empirical Results.- 7 Discussion of
Results and Implications.- 8 Conclusions.- 9[..]
Fields of interest
Organization / Planning; Regional Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIX, 289 p. 52 illus. (Contributions to Management Science)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-7908-2639-5
T. Çetin, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey; F. O#uz,
Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey (Eds.)
The Political Economy of Regulation
in Turkey
The Political Economy of Regulation in Turkey
brings together leading international scholars and
experts on Turkey and regulatory reform to provide
essential information on the recent Turkish experi-
ence and its relation to competition policy. After the
1980 liberalization reform, Turkey tried to introduce
competition in many industries, but network indus-
tries have remained as monopolies. At the end of
the 1990s, regulatory reform was initiated and inde-
pendent regulatory agencies have been established
by the government. Comprehensive discussions of
these network industries, in particular airlines, elec-
tricity, natural gas, telecommunications and envi-
ronment regulations, are offered. The contributors
inquire how economic theory and historical analyses
can enlighten the character of market processes and
the role for government action in these industries,
and the contributions shed light on the very recent
changes in the regulatory structure and important
legal cases that shape the future of regulated[..]
Features
The Political Economy of Regulation in Turkey
brings together leading international scholars and
experts on Turkey and regulatory reform to provide
essential information on the recent Turkish experi-
ence and its relation to competition policy. After the
1980 liberalization reform, Turkey tried to introduce
competition in many industries, but network indus-
tries have remained as monopolies. At the [..]
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction: Regulation and Compe-
tition in Turkey.- Chapter 2. The Place of Regula-
tion within the Public Law in Turkey.- Chapter 3.
The Political Economy of Privitization in Turkey:
An Evaluation.- Chapter 4. Regulatory Diffusion
in Turkey: A Cross-Sectoral Assesment.- Chapter
5. The Legal Structure of Competition Policy in
Turkey.- Chapter 6. Regulation in the Turkish Elec-
tricity Industry.- Chapter 7. The Regulation of Nat-
ural Gas Industry in Turkey.- Chapter 8. Regulation
and Competition in the Turkish Telecommunica-
tions Industry.- Chapter 9. Regulation, Deregulation
and[..]
Fields of interest
Economic Policy; Industrial Organization; Develop-
ment Economics
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 248 p. 30 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7749-6
12 Business & Economics springer.com
S.O. Idowu, London Metropolitan University, UK; C. Louche, Gent
Management School, Belgium (Eds.)
Theory and Practice of Corporate
Social Responsibility
Modern businesses and organizations understand
that corporate social responsibility (CSR) has
become an important factor for sustainable suc-
cess. At the same time CSR has established itself as
a widely accepted element of courses in manage-
rial training and education. This book, designed to
support CSR teaching, collects 14 essays that clearly
illustrate and explain the benefits and challenges of
socially responsible corporate policies.Aligning the-
ory and practice, the book focuses on four central
themes: management, environment and sustainabil-
ity, corporate social responsibility, and accounting
and financial reporting. Business students and expe-
rienced managers alike will find this book a valu-
able resource that helps them to discover the strong
forces that link successful management with corpo-
rate social responsibility.
Features
Modern businesses and organizations understand
that corporate social responsibility (CSR) has
become an important factor for sustainable suc-
cess. At the same time CSR has established itself as
a widely accepted element of courses in managerial
training and education. This book, designed to sup-
port CSR teaching, collects 14 [..]
Contents
Part I Management.- 1. Managerial Ethics as a Pre-
requisite to CSR: The Person behind the Role (Cécile
Rozuel and Nada Kakabadse).- 2. Strategic Value
of Corporate Citizenship (Laurence Eberhard Har-
ribey). 3. Corporate Governance and the Board of
Directors (Donald Nordberg).- 4. Supply Chain
Management (Nikolaos Panayiotou and Konstanti-
nos G Aravosis ).- Part II The Environment and Sus-
tainability.- 5. Global Environmental Issues (Martin
Breuckner and Christof Pforr).- 6.- Sustainable
Development in Business: A Strategic View (Jeremy
Galbreath).- 7. Environmental Issues in Business:[..]
Fields of interest
Business & Economics (general); Migration; Envi-
ronment (general)
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XXXII, 284 p. Softcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16460-6
R. Conrady, University of Applied Sciences, Worms, Germany; M.
Buck, Messe Berlin GmbH, Berlin, Germany (Eds.)
Trends and Issues in Global Tourism
2011
This book provides insights into important trends
and future scenarios in the global tourism and
travel industry. It analyses today’s challenges in
the aviation and hospitality industry, in destina-
tion management, and in marketing and distribu-
tion management. New empirical data on general
travel behaviour and the latest consumer trends are
also presented. The contributors to this book are
well-known individuals from important tourism,
travel and consulting firms (e.g. BCD Travel, Öger
Tours, Booz and Company, GfK, IPK International)
and researchers from universities in Switzerland,
United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany.
In addition institutes specializing in future research
highlight important travel trends. Corporate social
responsibility is one of the top themes to-be and
therefore a focus of this book, offering insights into
the concept of CSR, empirical data on consumer
requests, corporate strategy issues and financial
investment implications.
Features
This book provides insights into important trends
and future scenarios in the global tourism and
travel industry. It analyses today’s challenges in the
aviation and hospitality industry, in destination
management, and in marketing and distribution
management. New empirical data on general travel
behaviour and the latest consumer trends are also
presented. The contributors to this book are well-
known [..]
Contents
New Data on Tourism and Changing Travel
Behaviour.- Challenges in Global Aviation Man-
agement.- Hospitality Management in a Changing
Environment.- Destination Management: Product
- Branding - Promotion.- Marketing Management
in Global Tourism: Identifying New Opportunities.-
Business Travel Management: Costs - Yield - Suc-
cess.- Corporate Social Responsibility: Help or Hin-
drance?.- Beyond the Boundaries of the Tourism
Industry.
Fields of interest
Management/Business for Professionals; Regional
Science; Economic Geography; Human Geography
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XXIV, 342 p. (Trends and Issues in Global Tourism, Prelimi-
nary entry 0) Hardcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17766-8
J. Sengupta, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Understanding Economic Growth
Modern Theory and Experience
Modern economies have undergone a dramatic
change. There has been a shift from large scale
material manufacturing to the design and application
of new technology with R&D and human capital.
The new information age has introduced signifi-
cant productivity gains through increasing returns
and learning by doing, which has challenged the tra-
ditional growth models based on competitive mar-
ket structures. Institutions outside the traditional
markets and the genetic principle of survival of the
fittest have dominated the current theory of indus-
try growth. This book coordinates and integrates the
two strands of economic growth and development:
the endogenous theory of growth and the extra-mar-
ket models of evolutionary economics dominated by
innovation efficiency. It presents this new paradigm
in terms of both theory and historical experiences.
The book addresses the role of innovations and
human capital, the impact of information technol-
ogy, the role of institutions as mechanisms of evolu-
tionary[..]
Features
Modern economies have undergone a dramatic
change. There has been a shift from large scale
material manufacturing to the design and application
of new technology with R&D and human capital.
The new information age has introduced significant
productivity gains through increasing returns and
learning by doing, which has challenged the tradi-
tional growth models based on [..]
Contents
Development.- The Market.- Investment.- Innova-
tion.- Diffusion.- Asian Miracles.- Evolutionary Eco-
nomics.- Growth.- Growth Policy.
Fields of interest
Economic Growth; Economic Theory; Political Sci-
ence
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 122 p. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-8025-0
springer.com Chemistry 13
Chemistry
C. Hartmann-Thompson, Michigan Molecular Institute, Midland,
MI, USA (Ed.)
Applications of Polyhedral
Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes
The commercial availability and decreasing cost of
polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes in recent years
has opened up the field to everybody who wishes to
apply these unique properties in their own technolo-
gies. This is the first book to provide a comprehen-
sive overview of these applications, and covers the
synthesis, characterization and history of polyhe-
dral oligomeric silsesquioxanes, their use as metal-
lasilsesquioxane catalysts, their effect upon polymer
properties and plastics performance, and their use in
superhydrophobic nanocomposites, and electronics,
energy, space and biomedical applications. "Applica-
tions of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes" is a
valuable reference for those working across a range
of disciplines, including chemists, materials scien-
tists, polymer physicists, plastics engineers, surface
scientists, and anybody with a commercial or aca-
demic interest in plastics, composite materials, space
materials, dental materials, tissue engineering, drug
delivery, lithography,[..]
Features
The commercial availability and decreasing cost of
polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes in recent years
has opened up the field to everybody who wishes to
apply these unique properties in their own technolo-
gies. This is the first book to provide a comprehen-
sive overview of these applications, and covers the
synthesis, characterization and history of polyhedral
oligomeric silsesquioxanes, their use as [..]
Contents
1. Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes: From
Early and Strategic Development through to Mate-
rials Application (Elda Markovic, Kristina Constan-
topolous and Janis G Matisons).- 2. Preparation and
Characterisation of Polyhedral Oligosilsesquioxanes
(David B. Cordes and Paul D. Lickiss).- 3. Metal-
lasilsesquioxanes: Molecular Analogues of Hetero-
geneous Catalysts (Antony J. Ward, Anthony F.
Masters and Thomas Maschmeyer).- 4. Polymers
and Copolymers Containing Covalently Bonded
Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Moieties
(Katherine Grace Williams, Samuel Paul Gido and
Edward Bryan[..]
Fields of interest
Organic Chemistry; Nanotechnology; Inorganic
Chemistry; Materials Science (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXVII, 420 p. (Advances in Silicon Science, Vol. 3) Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-3786-2
R. Martin, Institute Curie, Paris, France
Aromatic Hydroxyketones:
Preparation and Physical Properties
Vol.1: Hydroxybenzophenones Vol.2: Hydroxyacetophenones
I Vol.3: Hydroxyacetophenones II Vol.4: Hydroxypropiophe-
nones, Hydroxyisobutyrophenones, Hydroxypivalophenones
and Derivatives
"Aromatic Hyroxyketones: Preparation and Phys-
ical Properties" is a revised, new edition 4-volume
handbook set which provides detailed information
on physical properties and syntheses on a wide range
of hydroxyketones. Each entry includes characteri-
zation data such as the Chemical Abstracts Service
Registry Number (CAS RN), molecule name, molec-
ular formula, and molecular weight. The handbooks
are presented in dictionary style, with a logical clas-
sification of the ketones, making the information
easily available for consultation. This handbook set
provides 6000 hydroxyketone entries and includes
approximately 6000 references. Volume 1: Hydrox-
ybenzophenones Hydroxybenzophenones are most
useful synthetic intermediates in the chemical indus-
try, for example in pharmaceuticals, dyes, fragrances,
agrochemicals, explosives and plastics. The first vol-
ume of this set is particularly intended for engineers
in chemical synthesis and academics as well as indus-
trial researchers from various branches of[..]
Features
Aromatic Hyroxyketones: Preparation and Physical
Properties is a revised, new edition 4-volume hand-
book set which provides detailed information on
physical properties and syntheses on a wide range
of hydroxyketones. Each entry includes characteri-
zation data such as the Chemical Abstracts Service
Registry Number (CAS RN), molecule name, molec-
ular formula, and molecular weight. The handbooks
are [..]
Contents
VOLUME 1: Part I Monoaroylphenols.- Part
II Diaroylphenols and Polyaroylphenols.- Part
III Miscellaneous related compounds (Class of
Methanones).- PART IV Addendum to Volume
1.- VOLUME 2: PART V Monoketones Unsubsti-
tuted on the Acetyl Groups.- PART VI Addendum
to Volume 2.- VOLUME 3: PART VII Monoketones
Substituted on the Acetyl Groups.- Part VIII Di-
and Polyketones.- Part IX Addendum to Volume
3.- VOLUME 4: Part X Hydroxypropiophenones,
Hydroxyisobutyprophenones, Hydroxypivalophe-
nones and Derivatives.- Part XI Di- and Polyke-
tones.- References.- Molecular Formula Index.-
Chemical[..]
Fields of interest
Organic Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Pharmacy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Handbook
Available
2011. Approx. 2800 p. In 4 volumes, not available separately.
Hardcover
1.200,00 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-9786-7
B.L. Milman, D.I. Mendeleyev Inst. for Metrology and Russ. Acad.
of Sc., St. Petersburg, Russia
Chemical Identification and its
Quality Assurance
This is the first book to show how to apply the prin-
ciples of quality assurance to the identification of
analytes (qualitative chemical analysis). After pre-
senting the principles of identification and metro-
logical basics, the author focuses on the reliability
and the errors of chemical identification. This is then
applied to practical examples such as EPA methods,
EU, FDA, or WADA regulations. Two whole chap-
ters are devoted to the analysis of unknowns and
identification of samples such as foodstuffs or oil
pollutions. Essential reading for researchers and pro-
fessionals dealing with the identification of chemical
compounds and the reliability of chemical analysis.
Features
This is the first book to show how to apply the prin-
ciples of quality assurance to the identification of
analytes (qualitative chemical analysis). After pre-
senting the principles of identification and metro-
logical basics, the author focuses on the reliability
and the errors of chemical identification. This is then
applied to practical examples such as EPA methods,
EU, FDA, or WADA regulations. Two whole [..]
Contents
Principles of Identification.- Techniques and Meth-
ods of Identification.- Probability. Statistics, and
Related Methods.- Reliability and Errors of Identi-
fication.- Target Identification in Methods.- Prior
Data for Non-Target Identification.- Non-Target
Identification. Chromatography and Spectrometry.-
Chemical Qualitative Analysis II.- Good Identifica-
tion Practice.
Fields of interest
Analytical Chemistry; Measurement Science, Instru-
mentation
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 281 p. 56 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15360-0
14 Chemistry springer.com
H. Nagase, School of Pharmacy, Kitasato University, Tokyo, Japan
(Ed.)
Chemistry of Opioids
Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Morphine and
Related Alkaloids; by N. Chida * Opioids in Preclin-
ical and Clinical Trials; by H. Nagase and H. Fujii
* Synthesis of 14-Alkoxymorphinan Derivatives
and Their Pharmacological Actions; by H. Schmid-
hammer and M. Spetea * 14-Amino-4,5-Epoxy-
morphinan Derivatives and Their Pharmacological
Actions; by J. W. Lewis and S. M. Husbands * Non-
peptidic Delta (#) Opioid Agonists and Antagonists
of the Diarylmethylpiperazine Class: What Have We
Learned?; by S. N. Calderon * Synthesis of Neoclero-
dane Diterpenes and Their Pharmacological Effects;
by K. M. Lovell, K. M. Prevatt-Smith, A. Lozama and
T. E. Prisinzano * Synthesis of Novel Basic Skeletons
Derived from Naltrexone; by H. Nagase and H. Fujii
* Twin and Triplet Drugs in Opioid Research; by
H. Fujii * 3D-Pharmacophore Identification for #-
Opioid Agonists Using Ligand-Based Drug-Design
Techniques; by N. Yamaotsu and S. Hirono
Features
Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Morphine and
Related Alkaloids; by N. Chida * Opioids in Preclin-
ical and Clinical Trials; by H. Nagase and H. Fujii *
Synthesis of 14-Alkoxymorphinan Derivatives and
Their Pharmacological Actions; by H. Schmidham-
mer and M. Spetea * 14-Amino-4,5-Epoxymorphi-
nan Derivatives and Their Pharmacological Actions;
by J. W. Lewis and S. M. Husbands * Nonpeptidic
Delta (#) Opioid [..]
Fields of interest
Bioorganic Chemistry; Animal Biochemistry; Molec-
ular Medicine
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reviews
Available
2011. XIII, 312 p. (Topics in Current Chemistry, Vol. 299) Hard-
cover
249,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18106-1
Y. Ohta, Kyoto University, Japan
Copper-Catalyzed Multi-
Component Reactions
Synthesis of Nitrogen-Containing Polycyclic Compounds
A copper-catalyzed direct synthesis of 2-
(aminomethyl)indoles by catalytic domino reaction
including multi-component coupling was developed,
and is the first example of a three-component indole
formation without producing salts as a byproduct.
Based on this reaction, a copper-catalyzed synthesis
of 3-(aminomethyl)isoquinoline was accomplished
which represents an unprecedented isoquinoline
synthesis through a four-component coupling reac-
tion. Following these results, extensive application
studies using one-pot palladium-, acid-, or base-
promoted cyclization revealed that indole- or iso-
quinoline-fused polycyclic compounds can be readily
synthesized through multi-component reactions. As
the concept of Green Chemistry becomes ever more
important, these findings may provide efficient and
atom-economical approaches to the diversity-ori-
ented synthesis of bioactive compounds containing
a complex structure. This could lead to development
of promising drug leads with structural complexity.
The work of this[..]
Features
A copper-catalyzed direct synthesis of 2-
(aminomethyl)indoles by catalytic domino reaction
including multi-component coupling was developed,
and is the first example of a three-component indole
formation without producing salts as a byproduct.
Based on this reaction, a copper-catalyzed synthesis
of 3-(aminomethyl)isoquinoline was accomplished
which represents an unprecedented isoquinoline
synthesis through a [..]
Contents
Synthesis of Indole Derivatives Construction of 2-
(Aminomethyl)indoles through Copper-Catal¬yzed
Domino Three-Component Coupling and Cycliza-
tion Facile Synthesis of 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-#-car-
bolines by One-Pot Domino Three-Component
Indole Formation and Nucleophilic Cyclization
Concise Synthesis of Indole-Fused 1,4-Diazepines
through Copper(I)-Catalyzed Domino Three-
Component Coupling–Cyclization–N-Aryla-
tion under Microwave Irradiation Synthesis of
Isoquinoline Derivatives Facile Synthesis of 3-
(Aminomethyl)isoquinolines by Copper-Catalyzed
Domino Four-Component Coupling and[..]
Fields of interest
Organic Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 102 p. 42 illus. (Springer Theses) Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15472-0
R. Naaman, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel; D.N.
Beratan, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; D. Waldeck, Univer-
sity of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds.)
Electronic and Magnetic
Properties of Chiral Molecules and
Supramolecular Architectures
Time-dependent density functional response the-
ory for electronic chiroptical properties of chiral
molecules; by Jochen Autschbach, Lucia Nitsch–
Velasquez, and Mark Rudolph*Chiroptical Prop-
erties of Charge-Transfer Compounds; by Yoshi-
hisa Inoue, Tadashi Mori*G-C content independent
long-range charge transfer through DNA; by Tet-
suro Majima*Induced chirality in porphiryn aggre-
gates: the role of weak and strong interactions; by
Roberto Purrello *Vibrational circular dichroism
spectroscopy of chiral molecules in solution; by Yun-
jie Xu *Magneto-electric properties of self-assem-
bled monolayers of chiral molecules; by Zeev Vager
and Ron Naaman*Theory of adsorption induced chi-
rality and electron transfer through chiral systems;
by Spiros Skourtis and David Beratan *Chiral-selec-
tive surface chemistry induced by spin-polarized sec-
ondary electrons; by Richard Rosenberg
Features
Time-Dependent Density Functional Response The-
ory for Electronic Chiroptical Properties of Chiral
Molecules, by Jochen Autschbach, Lucia Nitsch–
Velasquez, and Mark Rudolph; Recent Theoretical
and Experimental Advances in the Electronic Cir-
cular Dichroisms of Planar Chiral Cyclophanes, by
Yoshihisa Inoue and Tadashi Mori; G-C Content
Independent Long-Range Charge Transfer Through
DNA, by Kiyohiko Kawai and [..]
Contents
Time-Dependent Density Functional Response The-
ory for Electronic Chiroptical Properties of Chiral
Molecules, by Jochen Autschbach, Lucia Nitsch–
Velasquez, and Mark Rudolph * Recent Theoretical
and Experimental Advances in the Electronic Cir-
cular Dichroisms of Planar Chiral Cyclophanes, by
Yoshihisa Inoue and Tadashi Mori * G-C Content
Independent Long-Range Charge Transfer Through
DNA, by Kiyohiko Kawai and Tetsuro Majima *
Transfer of Chirality for Memory and Separation, by
Rosaria Lauceri, Alessandro D’Urso, Angela Mam-
mana and Roberto Purrello * Vibrational Circular
Dichroism[..]
Fields of interest
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Organic
Chemistry; Physical Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reviews
Available
2011. XI, 311 p. (Topics in Current Chemistry, Vol. 298) Hardcover
249,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18103-0
springer.com Chemistry 15
C. Spickermann, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
Entropies of Condensed Phases and
Complex Systems
A First Principles Approach
Predicting thermodynamic quantities for chemically
realistic systems on the basis of atomistic calcula-
tions is still, even today, a nontrivial task. Nonethe-
less, accurate treatment of inter-particle interactions,
in terms of quantum chemical first principles meth-
ods, is a prerequisite for many applications, because
of the complexity of both reactants and solvents in
modern molecular sciences. Currently, a straightfor-
ward calculation of thermodynamic properties from
these methods is only possible for high-temperature
and low- density systems. Although the enthalpy of a
system can often be predicted to a good level of pre-
cision with this ideal gas approach, calculating the
entropy contribution to the free energy is problem-
atic, especially as the density of the system increases.
This thesis contains a compact and coherent intro-
duction of basic theoretical features. The foundations
are then laid for the development of approaches suit-
able for calculation of condensed phase entropies on
the basis of[..]
Features
Predicting thermodynamic quantities for chemically
realistic systems on the basis of atomistic calcula-
tions is still, even today, a nontrivial task. Nonethe-
less, accurate treatment of inter-particle interactions,
in terms of quantum chemical first principles meth-
ods, is a prerequisite for many applications, because
of the complexity of both reactants and solvents in
modern molecular sciences. Currently, a [..]
Contents
Introduction.- From atomistic calculations to ther-
modynamic quantities.- Assessment of the rigid
rotor harmonic oscillator model at increased.- Den-
sities.- Liquid phase thermodynamics from the quan-
tum cluster equilibrium.- model.- Phase transitions.-
Outlook.
Fields of interest
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Statis-
tical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity;
Thermodynamics; Math. Applications in Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 225 p. 42 illus., 7 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15735-6
P.G. Andersson, Uppsala University, Sweden (Ed.)
Iridium Catalysis
From the contents: Robert H Crabtree: Introduction
and History. - Montserrat Diéguez, Oscar Pàmies
and Carmen Claver: Iridium-catalysed hydrogena-
tion using phosphorous ligands. - David H. Wood-
mansee and Andreas Pfaltz: Iridium Catalyzed
Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Olefins with Chiral
N,P and C,N Ligands. - Ourida Saidi and Jonathan
M J Williams: Iridium-catalyzed Hydrogen Transfer
Reactions. - John F. Bower and Michael J. Krische:
Formation of C-C Bonds via Iridium Catalyzed
Hydrogenation and Transfer Hydrogenation. - Jong-
wook Choi, Alan S. Goldman: Ir-Catalyzed Func-
tionalization of C#H Bonds. - Mark P. Pouy and
John F. Hartwig: Iridium-Catalyzed Allylic Substi-
tution. - Daniel Carmona and Luis A. Oro: Irid-
ium-catalyzed 1.3-dipolar cycloadditions.
Features
From the contents: Robert H Crabtree: Introduction
and History. - Montserrat Diéguez, Oscar Pàmies
and Carmen Claver: Iridium-catalysed hydrogena-
tion using phosphorous ligands. - David H. Wood-
mansee and Andreas Pfaltz: Iridium Catalyzed
Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Olefins with Chiral
N,P and C,N Ligands. - Ourida Saidi and Jonathan
M J Williams: Iridium-catalyzed Hydrogen Transfer
Reactions. - John F. Bower [..]
Contents
Robert H Crabtree: Introduction and History.-
Montserrat Diéguez, Oscar Pàmies and Carmen
Claver: Iridium-catalysed hydrogenation using
phosphorous ligands.- David H. Woodmansee and
Andreas Pfaltz: Iridium Catalyzed Asymmetric
Hydrogenation of Olefins with Chiral N,P and C,N
Ligands.- Ourida Saidi and Jonathan M J Williams:
Iridium-catalyzed Hydrogen Transfer Reactions.-
John F. Bower and Michael J. Krische: Formation of
C-C Bonds via Iridium Catalyzed Hydrogenation
and Transfer Hydrogenation.- Jongwook Choi, Alan
S. Goldman: Ir-Catalyzed Functionalization of C#H
Bonds.- Mark P. Pouy and[..]
Fields of interest
Organometallic Chemistry; Catalysis; Organic
Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reviews
Available
2011. X, 220 p. (Topics in Organometallic Chemistry, Vol. 34)
Hardcover
189,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15333-4
B. Plietker, Universität Stuttgart, Germany (Ed.)
Iron Catalysis
Fundamentals and Applications
Juan I. Padrón and Víctor S. Martín: Catalysis by
means of Fe-based Lewis acids; Hiroshi Nakazawa*,
Masumi Itazaki: Fe–H Complexes in Catalysis;
Kristin Schröder, Kathrin Junge, Bianca Bitterlich,
and Matthias Beller: Fe-catalyzed Oxidation Reac-
tions of Olefins, Alkanes and Alcohols: Involvement
of Oxo- and Peroxo Complexes; Chi-Ming Che,
Cong-Ying Zhou, Ella Lai-Ming Wong: Catalysis by
Fe=X Complexes (X=NR, CR2); René Peters, Daniel
F. Fischer and Sascha Jautze: Ferrocene and Half
Sandwich Complexes as Catalysts with Iron Partici-
pation; Markus Jegelka, Bernd Plietker: Catalysis by
Means of Complex Ferrates.
Features
Juan I. Padrón and Víctor S. Martín: Catalysis by
means of Fe-based Lewis acids; Hiroshi Nakazawa*,
Masumi Itazaki: Fe–H Complexes in Catalysis;
Kristin Schröder, Kathrin Junge, Bianca Bitterlich,
and Matthias Beller: Fe-catalyzed Oxidation Reac-
tions of Olefins, Alkanes and Alcohols: Involvement
of Oxo- and Peroxo Complexes; Chi-Ming Che,
Cong-Ying Zhou, Ella Lai-Ming Wong: Catalysis by
Fe=X Complexes (X=NR, [..]
Contents
Juan I. Padrón and Víctor S. Martín: Catalysis by
means of Fe-based Lewis acids; Hiroshi Nakazawa*,
Masumi Itazaki: Fe–H Complexes in Catalysis;
Kristin Schröder, Kathrin Junge, Bianca Bitterlich,
and Matthias Beller: Fe-catalyzed Oxidation Reac-
tions of Olefins, Alkanes and Alcohols: Involvement
of Oxo- and Peroxo Complexes; Chi-Ming Che,
Cong-Ying Zhou, Ella Lai-Ming Wong: Catalysis by
Fe=X Complexes (X=NR, CR2); René Peters, Daniel
F. Fischer and Sascha Jautze: Ferrocene and Half
Sandwich Complexes as Catalysts with Iron Partici-
pation; Markus Jegelka, Bernd Plietker: Catalysis by
Means[..]
Fields of interest
Catalysis; Organometallic Chemistry; Organic
Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reviews
Available
2011. XI, 200 p. (Topics in Organometallic Chemistry, Vol. 33)
Hardcover
189,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14669-5
16 Chemistry springer.com
K. Glavatskiy, Norwegian University of Science and Technology,
Trondheim, Norway
Multicomponent Interfacial
Transport
Described by the Square Gradient Model during Evaporation
and Condensation
A thermodynamically consistent description of the
transport across interfaces in mixtures has for a long
time been an open issue. This research clarifies that
the interface between a liquid and a vapor in a mix-
ture is in local equilibrium during evaporation and
condensation. It implies that the thermodynamics
developed for interfaces by Gibbs can be applied also
away from equilibrium, which is typically the case
in reality. A description of phase transitions is of
great importance for the understanding of both nat-
ural and industrial processes. For example, it is rel-
evant for the understanding of the increase of CO2
concentration in the atmosphere, or improvements
of efficiency in distillation columns. This excellent
work of luminescent scientific novelty has brought
this area a significant step forward. The systematic
documentation of the approach will facilitate further
applications of the theoretical framework to impor-
tant problems.
Features
A thermodynamically consistent description of the
transport across interfaces in mixtures has for a long
time been an open issue. This research clarifies that
the interface between a liquid and a vapor in a mix-
ture is in local equilibrium during evaporation and
condensation. It implies that the thermodynamics
developed for interfaces by Gibbs can be applied also
away from equilibrium, which is typically the [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Equilibrium square gradient model.-
Non-equilibrium continuous description.- Numer-
ical solution for the binary mixture.- Local equi-
librium of the Gibbs surface for the two-phase.-
Binary mixture.- From continuous to discontinu-
ous description.- Surface transfer coefficients for the
binary mixture.- Integral relations for the surface
transfer coefficients.- Conclusions and perspectives.
Fields of interest
Physical Chemistry; Thermodynamics; Industrial
Chemistry / Chemical Engineering; Engineering
Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 171 p. 57 illus. (Springer Theses) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15265-8
P. Gütlich, University of Mainz, Germany; E. Bill, Max Planck-Insti-
tut Mülheim, Germany; A.X. Trautwein, University of Lübeck, Ger-
many
Mössbauer Spectroscopy and
Transition Metal Chemistry
Fundamentals and Applications
concentrates on teaching techniques using as much
theory as needed. application of the techniques to
many problems of materials characterization. unique
will be the addition of a CD with more than 200 col-
ored powerpoint pictures showing examples which
are mostly self-explanatory and easy to understand.
The material collected in the CD will be most suit-
able for teaching purposes. Mössbauer spectroscopy
is a profound analytical method which has neverthe-
less continued to develop. The authors now present
a state-of-the art book which consists of two parts.
The first part details the fundamentals of Mössbauer
spectroscopy and is based on a book published in
1978 in the Springer series 'Inorganic Chemistry
Concepts' by P. Gütlich, R. Link and A.X. Trautwein.
The second part covers useful practical aspects of
measurements, and the application of the techniques
to many problems of materials characterization. The
update includes the use of synchroton radiation and
many instructive and illustrative[..]
Features
Mössbauer spectroscopy is a profound analyti-
cal method which has nevertheless continued to
develop. The authors now present a state-of-the
art book which consists of two parts. The first part
details the fundamentals of Mössbauer spectroscopy
and is based on a book published in 1978 in the
Springer series 'Inorganic Chemistry Concepts' by P.
Gütlich, R. Link and A.X. Trautwein. The [..]
Contents
Basic Physical Concepts Experimental Hyperfine
Interactions Quantum Chemistry and Mössbauer
Spectroscopy Magnetic Relaxation Phenomena
Mössbauer-Active Transition-Metals Other than
Iron Some Special Applications Nuclear Resonance
Scattering Using Synchrotron Radiation Mössbauer
Spectroscopy in the Time Domain)
Fields of interest
Analytical Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Phys-
ical Chemistry; Geochemistry; Condensed Matter
Physics; Characterization and Evaluation of Materi-
als
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 620 p. 164 illus., 24 in color. With CD-ROM. Hardcover
189,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-88427-9
S. Enders, Technical University Berlin, Berlin, Germany; B.A. Wolf,
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz, Germany (Eds.)
Polymer Thermodynamics
Liquid Polymer-Containing Mixtures
Making Flory-Huggins Practical: Thermody-
namics of Polymer-Containing Mixtures, by B.
A. Wolf*Aqueous Solutions of Polyelectrolytes:
Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium and Some Related Prop-
erties, by G. Maurer, S. Lammertz, and L. Ninni
Schäfer*Gas-Polymer Interactions: Key Thermo-
dynamic Data and Thermophysical Properties,
by J.-P. E. Grolier, and S. A.E. Boyer*Interfacial
Tension in Binary Polymer Blends and the Effects
of Copolymers as Emulsifying Agents, by S. H.
Anastasiadis*Theory of Random Copolymer Frac-
tionation in Columns, by Sabine Enders*Computer
Simulations and Coarse-Grained Molecular Mod-
els Predicting the Equation of State of Polymer Solu-
tions, by K. Binder, B. Mognetti, W. Paul, P. Virnau,
and L. Yelash*Modeling of Polymer Phase Equilibria
Using Equations of State, by G. Sadowski
Features
Making Flory-Huggins Practical: Thermodynam-
ics of Polymer-Containing Mixtures, by B. A.
Wolf*Aqueous Solutions of Polyelectrolytes: Vapor-
Liquid Equilibrium and Some Related Properties, by
G. Maurer, S. Lammertz, and L. Ninni Schäfer*Gas-
Polymer Interactions: Key Thermodynamic Data
and Thermophysical Properties, by J.-P. E. Grolier,
and S. A.E. Boyer*Interfacial [..]
Contents
Making Flory-Huggins Practical: Thermodynam-
ics of Polymer-Containing Mixtures, by B. A.
Wolf*Aqueous Solutions of Polyelectrolytes: Vapor-
Liquid Equilibrium and Some Related Properties, by
G. Maurer, S. Lammertz, and L. Ninni Schäfer*Gas-
Polymer Interactions: Key Thermodynamic Data
and Thermophysical Properties, by J.-P. E. Grolier,
and S. A.E. Boyer*Interfacial Tension in Binary
Polymer Blends and the Effects of Copolymers as
Emulsifying Agents, by S. H. Anastasiadis*Theory of
Random Copolymer Fractionation in Columns, by
Sabine Enders*Computer Simulations and Coarse-
Grained Molecular[..]
Fields of interest
Polymer Sciences; Soft and Granular Matter, Com-
plex Fluids and Microfluidics; Characterization and
Evaluation of Materials
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reviews
Available
2011. XII, 421 p. (Advances in Polymer Science, Vol. 238) Hard-
cover
299,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17681-4
springer.com Computer Science 17
A. Lund, Linköping University, Sweden; M. Shiotani, Hiroshima
University, Japan; S. Shimada, Nagoya Institute of Technology,
Japan
Principles and Applications of ESR
Spectroscopy
Principles and Applications of ESR Spectroscopy fills
the gap between the detailed monographs in ESR
spectroscopy and the general textbooks in molec-
ular physics, physical chemistry, biochemistry or
spectroscopy. The latter only briefly explain the
underlying theory and do not provide details about
applications, while the currently available ESR text-
books are primarily focused on the technique as
such. This text is based upon the authors’ long expe-
rience of teaching the subject to a mixed audience,
in the extreme case ranging from physics to biology.
The potential of the method is illustrated with appli-
cations in fields such as molecular science, catalysis
and environmental sciences, polymer and mate-
rials sciences, biochemistry and radiation chem-
istry/physics. Theoretical derivations have in general
been omitted, as they have been presented repeatedly
in previous works. The necessary theory is instead
illustrated by practical examples from the literature.
Features
"Principles and Applications of ESR Spectroscopy"
fills the gap between the detailed monographs in ESR
spectroscopy and the general textbooks in molec-
ular physics, physical chemistry, biochemistry or
spectroscopy. The latter only briefly explain the
underlying theory and do not provide details about
applications, while the currently available ESR text-
books are primarily focused on the technique as
such. [..]
Contents
From the contents I. Principles: Principles of ESR.-
Multi-resonance and pulsed ESR.- Analysis of ESR
spectra.- Special Techniques.- Time Resolved ESR.-
II. Applications of ESR: Applications to Molecular
Science.- Applications to Catalysis and Environmen-
tal Science.- Applications to Life Science.- Applica-
tions to Materials Science.- Quantitative ESR.
Fields of interest
Analytical Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Atomic/
Molecular Structure and Spectra; Solid State Physics;
Spectroscopy and Microscopy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XII, 430 p. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-5343-6
B. Spangenberg, University of Applied Sciences, Offenburg, Ger-
many; C.F. Poole, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA; C.
Weins, International Max Planck Research School for Computer
Science, Saarbrücken, Germany
Quantitative Thin-Layer
Chromatography
A Practical Survey
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is widely used
particularly for pharmaceutical and food analysis.
While there are a number of books on the qualita-
tive identification of chemical substances by TLC,
the unique focus here is on quantitative analysis.
The authors describe all steps of the analytical proce-
dure, beginning with the basics and equipment for
quantitative TLC followed by sample pretreatment
and sample application, development and staining,
scanning, and finally statistical and chemometric
data evaluation and validation. An important feature
is the coverage of effect-directed biological detec-
tion methods. Chapters are organized in a modular
fashion facilitating the easy location of information
about individual procedural steps.
Features
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is widely used
particularly for pharmaceutical and food analysis.
While there are a number of books on the qualita-
tive identification of chemical substances by TLC,
the unique focus here is on quantitative analysis. The
authors describe all steps of the analytical procedure,
beginning with the basics and equipment for quan-
titative TLC followed by sample pretreatment and
sample [..]
Contents
History of Planar Chromatography.- The Theoret-
ical Basis of Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC).-
The Stationary Phase in Thin Layer Chromatogra-
phy (TLC).- The Mobile Phase in Adsorption and
Partition Chromatography.- Preparing and Applying
Samples.- Basis for TLC Development Techniques.-
Specific Staining Reactions.- Bioeffective-linked
Analysis in Modern HPTLC.- Planar Chromatogra-
phy Detectors.- Diffuse Reflectance from TLC Lay-
ers.- Fluorescence in TLC Layers.- Chemometrics in
HPTLC.- Reciprocal Model.- Statistics for Quantita-
tive TLC.- Planning an Analysis and Validation in
TLC.
Fields of interest
Chromatography; Pharmacy; Food Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 388 p. 126 illus., 72 in color. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-10727-6
Computer Science
L. Yu, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, GA, USA
A Developer’s Guide to the
Semantic Web
The Semantic Web represents a vision for how to
make the huge amount of information on the Web
automatically processable by machines on a large
scale. For this purpose, a whole suite of standards,
technologies and related tools have been specified
and developed over the last couple of years, and they
have now become the foundation for numerous new
applications.A Developer’s Guide to the Semantic
Web helps the reader to learn the core standards, key
components, and underlying concepts. It provides
in-depth coverage of both the what-is and how-to
aspects of the Semantic Web. From Yu’s presenta-
tion, the reader will obtain not only a solid under-
standing about the Semantic Web, but also learn how
to combine all the pieces to build new applications
on the Semantic Web.Software developers in indus-
try and students specializing in Web development or
Semantic Web technologies will find in this book the
most complete guide to this exciting field available
today. Based on the step-by-step presentation of[..]
Features
The Semantic Web represents a vision for how to
make the huge amount of information on the Web
automatically processable by machines on a large
scale. For this purpose, a whole suite of standards,
technologies and related tools have been specified
and developed over the last couple of years, and they
have now become the foundation for numerous new
applications.A Developer’s Guide to the [..]
Contents
Web of Data: Towards the Idea of the Semantic
WebThe Building Block for the Semantic Web:
RDFOther RDF-related Technologies: Microformats,
RDFa and GRDDLRDFS and OntologyOWL: Web
Ontology LanguageSPARQL: Querying the Seman-
tic WebFOAF: Friend of A FriendSemantic Markup
at Work: Rich Snippets and SearchMonkeySemantic
WikiDBpediaLinked Open DataBuilding the Foun-
dation for Development on the Semantic WebJena: a
Framework for Development on the Semantic Web-
Follow Your Nose: A Basic Semantic Web Agent-
More Application Examples on the Semantic Web
Fields of interest
Information Storage and Retrieval; Information Sys-
tems Applications (incl.Internet)
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. XX, 608 p. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15969-5
18 Computer Science springer.com
M. Detyniecki, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; A.
García-Serrano, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia,
Madrid, Spain; A. Nürnberger, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität
Magdeburg, Germany (Eds.)
Adaptive Multimedia Retrieval.
Understanding Media and Adapting
to the User
7th International Workshop, AMR 2009, Madrid, Spain,
September 24-25, 2009, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 7th International Conference on Adaptive Multi-
media Retrieval, AMR 2009, held in Madrid, Spain,
in September 2009. The 12 revised full papers and
the invited contribution presented were carefully
reviewed. The papers are organized in topical sec-
tions on grasping multimedia streams; pinpointing
music; adapting distances; understanding images;
and around the user.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 7th International Conference on Adaptive Multi-
media Retrieval, AMR 2009, held in Madrid, Spain,
in September 2009.The 12 revised full papers and
the invited contribution presented were carefully
reviewed. The papers are organized in topical sec-
tions on grasping multimedia streams; pinpointing
music; adapting distances; understanding images;
and around the user.
Fields of interest
Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet);
Information Storage and Retrieval; Artificial Intelli-
gence (incl. Robotics); Image Processing and Com-
puter Vision; Database Management; Multimedia
Information Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 159 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl. Inter-
net/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6535) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18448-2
S. Unnikrishnan, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineer-
ing Fr. Agnel Ashram, Mumbai, India; S. Surve, Fr. Conceicao
Rodrigues College of Engineering Fr. Agnel Ashram, Mumbai,
India; D. Bhoir, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
Fr. Agnel Ashram, Mumbai, India (Eds.)
Advances in Computing,
Communication and Control
International Conference, ICAC3 2011, Mumbai, India, January
28-29, 2011. Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
International Conference on Advances in Comput-
ing Communications and Control, ICAC3 2011, held
in Mumbai, India, in January 2011. The 84 revised
full papers presented were carefully reviewed and
selected from 309 submissions. The papers address
issues such as AI, artificial neural networks, com-
puter graphics, data warehousing and mining, dis-
tributed computing, geo information and statistical
computing, learning algorithms, system security,
virtual reality, cloud computing, service oriented
architecture, semantic web, coding techniques, mod-
eling and simulation of communication systems, net-
work architecture, network protocols, optical fiber/
microwave communication, satellite communica-
tion, speech/image processing, wired and wireless
communication, cooperative control, and nonlinear
control, process control and instrumentation, indus-
trial automation, controls in aerospace, robotics, and
power systems.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
International Conference on Advances in Comput-
ing Communications and Control, ICAC3 2011, held
in Mumbai, India, in January 2011. The 84 revised
full papers presented were carefully reviewed and
selected from 309 submissions. The papers address
issues such as AI, artificial neural networks, com-
puter graphics, data warehousing and mining, dis-
tributed [..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Informa-
tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Artificial
Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Algorithm Analysis
and Problem Complexity; Information Storage and
Retrieval; Database Management
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XVIII, 538 p. (Communications in Computer and Informa-
tion Science, Vol. 125) Softcover
80,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18439-0
F. Dignum, Utrecht University, The Netherlands (Ed.)
Agents for Games and Simulations
II
Trends in Techniques, Concepts and Design
While today's game engines and multi-agent plat-
forms cross-fertilize each other to some extent, the
technologies used in these areas are not readily com-
patible due to some differences in their primary con-
cerns. Where game engines prioritize efficiency and
central control, multi-agent platforms focus on agent
autonomy and sophisticated communication capa-
bilities. This volume gives an overview of the current
state of the art for people wishing to combine agent
technology with (serious) games. This state-of-the-
art survey contains a collection of papers presented
at AGS 2010; the Second International Workshop
on Agents for Games and Simulations, held on May
10, 2010, in Toronto, as well as extended versions of
papers from other workshops and from the AAMAS
conference. The 14 papers are organized in three
topical sections focusing on architectures combin-
ing agents and game engines, on the training aspects
of the games, on social and organizational aspects of
games and agents, respectively.
Features
While today's game engines and multi-agent plat-
forms cross-fertilize each other to some extent, the
technologies used in these areas are not readily com-
patible due to some differences in their primary con-
cerns. Where game engines prioritize efficiency and
central control, multi-agent platforms focus on agent
autonomy and sophisticated communication capa-
bilities. [..]
Contents
Architectures: Unreal Goal Bots: Conceptual De-
sign of a Reusable Interface,- A Periphery of Poga-
mut: From Bots to Agents and Back Again,- Goal-
Based Communication Using BDI Agents as Vir-
tual Humans in Training: An Ontology Driven Dia-
logue System,- Evaluation and Comparison of Multi-
agent Based Crowd Simulation Systems,- Towards
an Architecture for Collaborative Human/AI Con-
trol of Interactive Characters Training and Story
Lines: An Architecture for Directing Value-Driven
Artificial Characters,- Implicitly and Intelligently
Influencing the Interactive Experience,- Creating
Customized Game[..]
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer
Communication Networks; Software Engineering;
Computation by Abstract Devices; Simulation and
Modeling; Special Purpose and Application-Based
Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. X, 207 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 6525)
Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18180-1
springer.com Computer Science 19
M. Johnson, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia; D.
Pavlovic, Kestrel Institute, Palo Alto, CA, USA (Eds.)
Algebraic Methodology and
Software Technology
13th International Conference, AMAST 2010, Lac-Beauport,
QC, Canada, June 23-25, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
13th International Conference on Algebraic Method-
ology and Software Technology, AMAST 2010, held
in Lac-Beauport, Australia, in June 2010. The 14
revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed
and selected from 33 submissions. The papers are
organized in 1 invited paper, 10 contributed research
papers, and 4 system demonstrations.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
13th International Conference on Algebraic Method-
ology and Software Technology, AMAST 2010, held
in Lac-Beauport, Australia, in June 2010. The 14
revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed
and selected from 33 submissions. The papers are
organized in 1 invited paper, 10 contributed research
papers, and 4 system demonstrations.
Fields of interest
Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro-
grams; Programming Languages, Compilers, Inter-
preters; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages;
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Programming
Techniques
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 238 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol.
6486) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17795-8
R. Kumar, Yahoo! Research, Sunnyvale, CA, USA; D. Sivakumar,
Google Research, Mountain View, CA, USA (Eds.)
Algorithms and Models for the
Web-Graph
7th International Workshop, WAW 2010, Stanford, CA, USA,
December 13-14, 2010, Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 7th International Workshop on Algorithms and
Models for the Web-Graph, WAW 2010, held in
Stanford, CA, USA, in December 2010, which was
co-located with the 6th International Workshop on
Internet and Network Economics (WINE 2010).
The 13 revised full papers and the invited paper pre-
sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 19
submissions.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 7th International Workshop on Algorithms and
Models for the Web-Graph, WAW 2010, held in
Stanford, CA, USA, in December 2010, which was
co-located with the 6th International Workshop on
Internet and Network Economics (WINE 2010).The
13 revised full papers and the invited paper pre-
sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 19
[..]
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information
Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information
Storage and Retrieval; Algorithm Analysis and Prob-
lem Complexity; Database Management; Data Min-
ing and Knowledge Discovery
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. VIII, 163 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6516) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18008-8
Y. Ma, Lanzhou University, Gansu, China; K. Zhan, Lanzhou Uni-
versity, Gansu, China; Z. Wang, Lanzhou University, Gansu, China
Applications of Pulse-Coupled
Neural Networks
"Applications of Pulse-Coupled Neural Networks"
explores the fields of image processing, including
image filtering, image segmentation, image fusion,
image coding, image retrieval, and biometric recog-
nition, and the role of pulse-coupled neural networks
in these fields. This book is intended for researchers
and graduate students in artificial intelligence, pat-
tern recognition, electronic engineering, and com-
puter science. Prof. Yide Ma conducts research on
intelligent information processing, biomedical image
processing, and embedded system development at
the School of Information Science and Engineering,
Lanzhou University, China.
Features
"Applications of Pulse-Coupled Neural Networks"
explores the fields of image processing, including
image filtering, image segmentation, image fusion,
image coding, image retrieval, and biometric recog-
nition, and the role of pulse-coupled neural networks
in these fields. This book is intended for researchers
and graduate students in artificial intelligence, pat-
tern recognition, electronic engineering, and [..]
Contents
I. Pulse Coupled Neural Networks.- II. Image filter.-
III. Adaptive PCNN Model for Image segment.- IV.
Image coding.- V. Image enhancement.- VI. Image
fusion.- VII. Feature extraction using entropy.- VIII.
Combinatorial Optimization.
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recog-
nition; Electrical Engineering; Computer Science
(general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. 260 p. 90 illus. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13744-0
20 Computer Science springer.com
K. Jansen, University of Kiel, Germany; R. Solis-Oba, The Universiy
of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada (Eds.)
Approximation and Online
Algorithms
8th International Workshop, WAOA 2010, Liverpool, UK,
September 9-10, 2010, Revised Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post
workshop proceedings of the 8th International
Workshop on Approximation and Online Algo-
rithms, WAOA 2010, held in Liverpool, UK, in
September 2010 as part of the ALGO 2010 confer-
ence event.The 23 revised full papers presented were
carefully reviewed andselected from 58 submissions.
The workshop covered areas such asalgorithmic
game theory, approximation classes, coloring and-
partitioning, competitive analysis, computational
finance, cuts andconnectivity, geometric problems,
inapproximability results, echanismdesign, net-
work design, packing and covering, paradigms for
design and analysis of approximation and online
algorithms, parameterizedcomplexity, randomiza-
tion techniques, real-world applications, andschedul-
ing problems.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post
workshop proceedings of the 8th International
Workshop on Approximation and Online Algo-
rithms, WAOA 2010, held in Liverpool, UK, in
September 2010 as part of the ALGO 2010 confer-
ence event.The 23 revised full papers presented were
carefully reviewed andselected from 58 submissions.
The workshop covered areas such asalgorithmic
game theory, [..]
Fields of interest
Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Dis-
crete Mathematics in Computer Science; Numeric
Computing; Computer Graphics; Information Sys-
tems Applications (incl.Internet); Algorithms
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 273 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6534) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18317-1
S. Ferilli, University of Bari, Italy
Automatic Digital Document
Processing and Management
Problems, Algorithms and Techniques
This text reviews the issues involved in handling
and processing digital documents. Examining the
full range of a document’s lifetime, the book covers
acquisition, representation, security, pre-process-
ing, layout analysis, understanding, analysis of single
components, information extraction, filing, indexing
and retrieval. Features: provides a list of acronyms
and a glossary of technical terms; contains appen-
dices covering key concepts in machine learning, and
providing a case study on building an intelligent sys-
tem for digital document and library management;
discusses issues of security, and legal aspects of dig-
ital documents; examines core issues of document
image analysis, and image processing techniques of
particular relevance to digitized documents; reviews
the resources available for natural language process-
ing, in addition to techniques of linguistic analy-
sis for content handling; investigates methods for
extracting and retrieving data/information from a
document.
Features
Computer-readable documents have become ubiq-
uitous in everyday life - from legacy documents that
have been digitized, to new documents that have
been created electronically. As the number of elec-
tronic documents continues to grow, so does the
importance of digital methods for processing and
managing these documents. This comprehensive
text/reference provides a broad review of the issues
involved in [..]
Contents
Part I: Digital Documents.- Documents.- Digital
Formats.- Legal and Security Aspects.- Part II: Doc-
ument Analysis.- Image Processing.- Document
Image Analysis.- Part III: Content Processing.- Natu-
ral Language Processing.- Information Management.
Fields of interest
Image Processing and Computer Vision
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXVI, 308 p. (Advances in Computer Vision and Pattern
Recognition) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-197-4
Z. Horváth, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary; R. Plas-
meijer, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; V. Zsók,
Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary (Eds.)
Central European Functional
Programming School
Third Summer School, CEFP 2009, Budapest, Hungary, May
21-23, 2009 and Komárno, Slovakia, May 25-30, 2009, Revised
Selected Lectures
This volume presents the revised lecture notes of
selected talks given at the Third Central European
Functional Programming School, CEFP 2009, held in
May 2009 in Komárno, Slovakia. It was co-organized
with the TFP 2009 conference. The summer school
included a three days warm-up session organized
in Budapest, Hungary also in May, 2009. The 11
revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed
and selected. The lectures cover a wide range of top-
ics such as design patterns, semantics, types, and
advanced programming in various functional pro-
gramming languages.
Features
This volume presents the revised lecture notes of
selected talks given at the Third Central European
Functional Programming School, CEFP 2009, held in
May 2009 in Komárno, Slovakia. It was co-organized
with the TFP 2009 conference. The summer school
included a three days warm-up session organized in
Budapest, Hungary also in May, 2009. The 11 revised
full papers presented were carefully reviewed [..]
Fields of interest
Software Engineering; Programming Languages,
Compilers, Interpreters; Programming Techniques;
Logics and Meanings of Programs; Mathematical
Logic and Formal Languages; Computer Communi-
cation Networks
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. IX, 391 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6299) Softcover
62,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17684-5
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X. Wang, University of Sydney, Australia; J.J.-H. Tsai, Yuan Ze Uni-
versity, Chung-Li, Taiwan (Eds.)
Collaborative Design in Virtual
Environments
Collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) are
multi-user virtual realities which actively support
communication and co-operation. This book offers
a comprehensive reference volume to the state-
of-the-art in the area of design studies in CVEs. It
is an excellent mix of contributions from over 25
leading researcher/experts in multiple disciplines
from academia and industry, providing up-to-date
insight into the current research topics in this field
as well as the latest technological advancements and
the best working examples. Many of these results
and ideas are also applicable to other areas such as
CVE for design education. Overall, this book serves
as an excellent reference for postgraduate students,
researchers and practitioners who need a compre-
hensive approach to study the design behaviours in
CVEs. It is also a useful and informative source of
materials for those interested in learning more on
using/developing CVEs to support design and design
collaboration.
Features
Collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) are
multi-user virtual realities which actively support
communication and co-operation. This book offers
a comprehensive reference volume to the state-of-
the-art in the area of design studies in CVEs. It is
an excellent mix of contributions from over 25 lead-
ing researcher/experts in multiple disciplines from
academia and industry, providing up-to-date insight
[..]
Contents
Preface, by Xiangyu Wang and Jerry Jen-Hung Tsai:
I Virtual Environments for Design: Fundamentals: 1
Designers and Collaborative Virtual Environments,
by Mary Lou Maher; 2 Visual-Spatial Learning and
Training in Collaborative Design in Virtual Envi-
ronments, by Maria Kozhevnikov and Andre Garci;
II Representation and Embodiments in Collabora-
tive Virtual Environments: Objects, Users, and Pres-
ence: 3 Design Representation and Perception in
Virtual Environments, by Chiu-Shui Chan; 4 Design
Paradigms for the Enhancement of Presence in Vir-
tual Environments, by Rivka Oxman; 5 Co-presence
in[..]
Fields of interest
Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet);
Building Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration; Inter-
action Design; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD,
CAE) and Design; Computers and Education
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 210 p. 67 illus. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automa-
tion: Science and Engineering, Vol. 48) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0604-0
H.J. van den Herik, Tilburg Center for Cognition and Communica-
tion, Tilburg, The Netherlands; H. Iida, Japan Advanced Institute
of Science and Technology, Ishikawa, Japan; A. Plaat, Tilburg Uni-
versity, The Netherlands (Eds.)
Computers and Games
7th International Conference, CG 2010, Kanazawa, Japan,
September 24-26, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 7th International Conference on Computers
and Games, CG 2010, held in Kanazawa, Japan, in
September 2010. The 24 papers presented were care-
fully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book.
They cover a wide range of topics such as monte-
carlo tree search, proof-number search, UCT algo-
rithm, scalability, parallelization, opening books,
knowledge abstraction, solving games, consultation
of players, multi-player games, extraversion, and
combinatorial game theory. In addition a wide range
of computer games is dealt with, such as Chinese
Checkers, Chinese Chess, Connect6, Go, Havannah,
Lines of Action, Pckomino, Shogi, Surakarta, and
Yahtzee.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 7th International Conference on Computers
and Games, CG 2010, held in Kanazawa, Japan, in
September 2010. The 24 papers presented were care-
fully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book.
They cover a wide range of topics such as monte-
carlo tree search, proof-number search, UCT algo-
rithm, scalability, parallelization, opening books,
knowledge [..]
Fields of interest
Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Arti-
ficial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Com-
munication Networks; Computation by Abstract
Devices; Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science;
Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XVIII, 277 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6515) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17927-3
Y. SAKAKIBARA, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan; Y. Mi, Univer-
sity of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China (Eds.)
DNA Computing and Molecular
Programming
16th International Conference, DNA 16, Hong Kong, China,
June 14-17, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 16th International
Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular
Programming, DNA16, held in Hong Kong, China,
in June 2010. The 16 revised full papers presented
were carefully selected during two rounds of review-
ing and improvement from 59 submissions. The
papers are well balanced between theoretical and
experimental work and address all areas that relate to
biomolecular computing, including demonstrations
of biomolecular computing, theoretical models of
biomolecular computing, biomolecular algorithms,
computational processes in vitro and in vivo, analy-
sis and theoretical models of laboratory techniques,
biotechnological and other applications of DNA
computing, DNA nanostructures, DNA devices such
as DNA motors, DNA error evaluation and correc-
tion, in vitro evolution, molecular design, self-assem-
bled systems, nucleic acid chemistry, and simulation
tools.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conferenceproceedings of the 16th International
Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular Pro-
gramming, DNA16, held in Hong Kong, China, in
June 2010.The 16 revised full papers presented were
carefully selected during two rounds of reviewing
and improvement from 59 submissions. The papers
are well balanced between theoretical and experi-
mental work [..]
Fields of interest
Computation by Abstract Devices; Algorithm Anal-
ysis and Problem Complexity; Computational Biol-
ogy / Bioinformatics; Artificial Intelligence (incl.
Robotics); Data Structures
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 187 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6518) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18304-1
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Y. Yin, Yamagata University, Yamagata, Japan; I. Kaku, Akita Pre-
fectural University, Yulihonjo, Japan; J. Tang, Northeastern Uni-
versity, Shenyang, China; J. Zhu, Central University of Finance
and Economics, Beijing, China
Data Mining
Concepts, Methods and Applications in Management and
Engineering Design
Data Mining introduces in clear and simple ways
how to use existing data mining methods to obtain
effective solutions for a variety of management and
engineering design problems. Data Mining is organ-
ised into two parts: the first provides a focused intro-
duction to data mining and the second goes into
greater depth on subjects such as customer anal-
ysis. It covers almost all managerial activities of a
company, including: • supply chain design, • prod-
uct development, • manufacturing system design,
• product quality control, and • preservation of pri-
vacy. Incorporating recent developments of data
mining that have made it possible to deal with man-
agement and engineering design problems with
greater efficiency and efficacy, Data Mining presents
a number of state-of-the-art topics. It will be an
informative source of information for researchers,
but will also be a useful reference work for industrial
and managerial practitioners.
Features
Data Mining introduces in clear and simple ways
how to use existing data mining methods to obtain
effective solutions for a variety of management and
engineering design problems. Data Mining is organ-
ised into two parts: the first provides a focused intro-
duction to data mining and the second goes into
greater depth on subjects such as customer analysis.
It covers almost all managerial [..]
Contents
1. Decision Analysis and Cluster Analysis.- 2. Associ-
ation Rules Mining in Inventory Data Base.- 3. Fuzzy
Modeling and Optimization: Theory and Methods.-
4. Genetic Algorithm Based Fuzzy Nonlinear Pro-
gramming.- 5. Neural Network and Self Organizing
Maps.- 6. Privacy Preserving Data Mining.- 7. Supply
Chain Design by Using Decision Analysis.- 8. Prod-
uct Architecture and Product Development Process
for Global Performance.- 9. Application of Cluster
Analysis to Cellular Manufacturing.- 10. Manufac-
turing Cells Design by Cluster Analysis.- 11. Fuzzy
Approach to Quality Function[..]
Fields of interest
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Engineer-
ing Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing;
Operation Research / Decision Theory; Engineering
Design
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 312 p. 68 illus. (Decision Engineering) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-337-4
S. Reeves, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United King-
dom
Designing Interfaces in Public
Settings
Understanding the Role of the Spectator in Human-Computer
Interaction
Interaction with computers is becoming an increas-
ingly ubiquitous and public affair. With more and
more interactive digital systems being deployed in
places such as museums, city streets and perfor-
mance venues, understanding how to design for
them is becoming ever more pertinent. Crafting
interactions for these public settings raises a host of
new challenges for human-computer interaction,
widening the focus of design from concern about
an individual's dialogue with an interface to also
consider the ways in which interaction affects and
is affected by spectators and bystanders. Designing
Interfaces in Public Settings takes a performative
perspective on interaction, exploring a series of
empirical studies of technology at work in public
performance environments. From interactive story-
telling to mobile devices on city streets, from digital
telemetry systems on fairground rides to augmented
reality installation interactive, the book documents
the design issues emerging from the changing role
of[..]
Features
Interaction with computers is becoming an increas-
ingly ubiquitous and public affair. With more and
more interactive digital systems being deployed in
places such as museums, city streets and perfor-
mance venues, understanding how to design for
them is becoming ever more pertinent. Crafting
interactions for these public settings raises a host of
new challenges for [..]
Contents
Introduction.-From Individuals to Third Parties,
from Private to Public.-Studying Technology in Pub-
lic Settings.-Audience and Participants: One Rock.-
Professionals and Non-Professionals: The Journey
into Space.-Orchestration and Staging: Fairground:
Thrill Laboratory.-Frames and Bystanders: Uncle
Roy All Around You.-A Framework for Designing
Interfaces in Public Settings.-Conclusion.
Fields of interest
Information Systems and Communication Service;
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;
Computer Applications; Computer Appl. in Arts and
Humanities
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 196 p. 52 illus. (Human–Computer Interaction Series)
Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-264-3
H.-J. Kim, Korea University, Seoul, Korea; Y.Q. Shi, Institute of
Technology, Newark, NJ, USA; M. Barni, University of Siena, Italy
(Eds.)
Digital Watermarking
9th International Workshop, IWDW 2010, Seoul, Korea, Octo-
ber 1-3, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 9th Interntaional
Workshop on Digital Watermarking, IWDW 2010,
held in Seoul, Korea, in October 2010. The 26 revised
full papers presented were carefully reviewed and
selected from 48 submissions. The papers are orga-
nized in topical sections on forensics, visual cryp-
tography, robust watermarking, steganography,
fingerprinting, and steganalysis.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conferenceproceedings of the 9th Interntaional
Workshop on Digital Watermarking, IWDW
2010, held in Seoul, Korea, in October 2010.The 26
revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed
andselected from 48 submissions. The papers are
organized in topicalsections on forensics, visual
cryptography, robust [..]
Fields of interest
Data Encryption; Data Structures, Cryptology and
Information Theory; Coding and Information The-
ory; Information Storage and Retrieval; Computer
Graphics; Image Processing and Computer Vision
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 317 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6526) Softcover
54,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18404-8
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R. Natarajan, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai,
India; A. Ojo, United Nations University, Macao, Macao (Eds.)
Distributed Computing and
Internet Technology
7th International Conference, ICDCIT 2011, Bhubaneshwar,
India, February 9-12, 2011, Proceedings
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th
International Conference on Distributed Comput-
ing and Internet Technology, ICDCIT 2011, held in
Bhubaneswar, India, in February 2011. The 18 papers
presented in this volume were carefully reviewed
and selected from 138 submissions. In addition the
book contains the full versions of 6 invited talks. The
papers are grouped in topical sections on distributed
computing, sensor networks, internet technologies
and applications, security, and bio-inspired comput-
ing.
Features
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th
International Conference on Distributed Comput-
ing and Internet Technology, ICDCIT 2011, held in
Bhubaneswar, India, in February 2011.The 18 papers
presented in this volume were carefully reviewed
and selected from 138 submissions. In addition the
book contains the full versions of 6 invited talks. The
papers are grouped in topical sections on [..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Information
Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Multimedia
Information Systems; Software Engineering; Infor-
mation Storage and Retrieval; Logics and Meanings
of Programs
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIII, 325 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl.
Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6536) Softcover
54,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-19055-1
B. Bhanu, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA; C.V. Rav-
ishankar, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA; A.K. Roy-
Chowdhury, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA; H. Agha-
jan, Stanford University, CA, USA; D. Terzopoulos, University of
California, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Eds.)
Distributed Video Sensor Networks
Large-scale video networks are of increasing impor-
tance in a wide range of applications. However, the
development of automated techniques for aggre-
gating and interpreting information from multiple
video streams in real-life scenarios is a challeng-
ing area of research. Collecting the work of leading
researchers from a broad range of disciplines, this
timely text/reference offers an in-depth survey of the
state of the art in distributed camera networks. The
book addresses a broad spectrum of critical issues
in this highly interdisciplinary field: current chal-
lenges and future directions; video processing and
video understanding; simulation, graphics, cogni-
tion and video networks; wireless video sensor net-
works, communications and control; embedded
cameras and real-time video analysis; applications of
distributed video networks; and educational oppor-
tunities and curriculum-development. Topics and
features: presents an overview of research in areas of
motion analysis, invariants, multiple cameras for[..]
Features
Large-scale video networks are of increasing impor-
tance in a wide range of applications. However, the
development of automated techniques for aggre-
gating and interpreting information from multiple
video streams in real-life scenarios is a challeng-
ing area of research.Collecting the work of leading
researchers from a broad range of disciplines, this
timely text/reference offers an in-depth survey of [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Part I: Distributed Video Sensor Net-
works and Research Challenges.- Report on NSF/
ARO/ONR Workshop on Distributed Camera Net-
works.- Part II: Video Processing and Understand-
ing.- Motion Analysis: Past, Present and Future.-
Projective Joint Invariants for Matching Curves in
Camera Networks.- Multiple-view Object Recogni-
tion in Smart Camera Networks.- A Comparison of
Techniques for Camera Selection and Handoff in a
Video Network.- Tracking of Multiple Objects Over
Camera Networks with Overlapping and Nonover-
lapping Views.- Toward Robust Online Visual
Tracking.- Modeling[..]
Fields of interest
Image Processing and Computer Vision; Pattern
Recognition; Computer Graphics; Computer Com-
munication Networks; Artificial Intelligence (incl.
Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVII, 485 p. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-126-4
D.L. Stearns, LabKey Software, Seattle, WA, USA
Electronic Value Exchange
Origins of the VISA Electronic Payment System
Electronic Value Exchange examines in detail the
transformation of the VISA electronic payment sys-
tem from a collection of non-integrated, localized,
paper-based bank credit card programs into the
cooperative, global, electronic value exchange net-
work it is today. Topics and features: provides a his-
tory of the VISA system from the mid-1960s to the
early 1980s; presents a historical narrative based on
research gathered from personal documents and
interviews with key actors; investigates, for the first
time, both the technological and social infrastruc-
tures necessary for the VISA system to operate; sup-
plies a detailed case study, highlighting the mutual
shaping of technology and social relations, and the
influence that earlier information processing prac-
tices have on the way firms adopt computers and
telecommunications; examines how “gateways” in
transactional networks can reinforce or undermine
established social boundaries, and reviews the estab-
lishment of trust in new payment devices.
Features
Although those born after the 1990s might never
have known a time without them, payment cards and
the electronic and computing networks they acti-
vate went through an explicit process of creation and
adoption—a process which actively shaped these
ubiquitous systems into what they are today. To
understand why these systems ended up the way they
did, one first needs to understand their origins, and
how [..]
Contents
Setting the Stage: Money, Credit, and Payments in
America.- Associating: Dee Hock and the Creation
of the Organization.- Crafting the Social Dynam-
ics: Staffing, Operating Regulations, and Advertis-
ing.- Automating Authorization: BASE.- Automating
Clearing and Settlement: BASE II and III.- Expand-
ing the System: Organizational and Technical
Growth.- Automating the Point of Sale: Encoding
Standards and Merchant Dial Terminals.- Challeng-
ing Conceptual Barriers: EFT and The Debit Card.-
Negotiating Roles: Controversies and the End of an
Era.- Conclusions: Towards a General Socio-techni-
cal[..]
Fields of interest
History of Computing; Computer Appl. in Adminis-
trative Data Processing; Computer Communication
Networks; Performance and Reliability; Computers
and Society; Management of Computing and Infor-
mation Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXIII, 244 p. (History of Computing) Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-138-7
24 Computer Science springer.com
P. Petta, Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence
(OFAI), Vienna, Austria; C. Pelachaud, TELECOM ParisTech, Paris,
France; R. Cowie, Queen's University, Belfast, UK (Eds.)
Emotion-Oriented Systems
The Humaine Handbook
Emotion pervades human life in general, and human
communication in particular, and this sets informa-
tion technology a challenge. Traditionally, IT has
focused on allowing people to accomplish practical
tasks efficiently, setting emotion to one side. That
was acceptable when technology was a small part of
life, but as technology and life become increasingly
interwoven we can no longer ask people to suspend
their emotional nature and habits when they interact
with technology. The European Commission funded
a series of related research projects on emotion and
computing, culminating in the HUMAINE project
which brought together leading academic researchers
from the many related disciplines. This book grew
out of that project, and its chapters are arranged
according to its working areas: theories and models;
signals to signs; data and databases; emotion in inter-
action; emotion in cognition and action; persuasion
and communication; usability; and ethics and good
practice. The fundamental aim of the book[..]
Features
Emotion pervades human life in general, and human
communication in particular, and this sets informa-
tion technology a challenge. Traditionally, IT has
focused on allowing people to accomplish practical
tasks efficiently, setting emotion to one side. That
was acceptable when technology was a small part of
life, but as technology and life become increasingly
interwoven we can no longer ask people to [..]
Contents
Area I – "Theories and Models" of Emotion.- 1.0
Editorial – "Theories and Models"' of Emotion.- 1.1
Emotion – Concepts and Definitions.- 1.2 Emotions
in Social Interactions – Unfolding Emotional Experi-
ence.- 1.3 Biological and Computational Constraints
to Psychological Modelling of Emotion.- Area II –
Signals to Signs.- 2.0 Editorial – “Signals to Signs”
– Feature Extraction, Recognition and Multimodal
Fusion.- 2.1 The Automatic Recognition of Emo-
tions in Speech.- 2.2 Image and Video Processing
for Affective Applications.- 2.3 Multimodal Emotion
Recognition from Low-Level Cues.- 2.4[..]
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); User Inter-
faces and Human Computer Interaction; Computer
Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences; Computa-
tional Intelligence; Behavioural Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXII, 792 p. (Cognitive Technologies) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15183-5
Ú. Erlingsson, Google Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA; R. Wieringa,
University of Twente, Netherlands; N. Zannone, Eindhoven Uni-
versity of Technology, Netherlands (Eds.)
Engineering Secure Software and
Systems
Third International Symposium, ESSoS 2011, Madrid, Spain,
February 9-10, 2011, Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the Third International Symposium on Engineering
Secure Software and Systems, ESSoS 2011, held in
Madrid, Italy, in February 2011. The 18 revised full
papers presented together with 3 idea papers were
carefully reviewed and selected from 63 submis-
sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on
model-based security, tools and mechanisms, Web
security, security requirements engineering, and
authorization.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the Third International Symposium on Engineering
Secure Software and Systems, ESSoS 2011, held in
Madrid, Italy, in February 2011. The 18 revised full
papers presented together with 3 idea papers were
carefully reviewed and selected from 63 submis-
sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on
model-based security, tools and mechanisms, Web
security, [..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Data Encryp-
tion; Software Engineering / Programming and
Operating Systems; Data Structures, Cryptology and
Information Theory; Mathematical Applications in
Computer Science; Models and Principles
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XI, 273 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6542) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-19124-4
F.S. de Boer, Centre for Mathematics and Computer Science,
Amsterdam, The Netherlands; M.M. Bonsangue, Leiden Univer-
sity, The Netherlands; S. Hallerstede, Heinrich-Heine University of
Dusseldorf, Germany; M. Leuschel, Heinrich-Heine University of
Dusseldorf, Germany (Eds.)
Formal Methods for Components
and Objects
8th International Symposium, FMCO 2009, Eindhoven, The
Netherlands, November 4-6, 2009. Revised Selected Papers
All modern industries rely on large and complex
software systems. In order to construct such large
systems in a systematic manner, the focus of the
development methodologies has switched in the last
two decades from functional to structural issues. For-
mal methods have been applied successfully to the
verification of medium-sized programs in protocol
and hardware design. However, their application to
the development of large systems requires a greater
emphasis on specification, modeling, and valida-
tion techniques supporting the concepts of reusabil-
ity and modifiability, and their implementation in
new extensions of existing programming languages
like Java. This state-of-the-art survey presents the
outcome of the 8th Symposium on Formal Methods
for Components and Objects, held in Eindhoven,
The Netherlands, in November 2009. The volume
contains 17 revised contributions submitted after
the symposium by speakers from each of the fol-
lowing European IST projects: the IST-FP6 project
BIONETS on[..]
Features
All modern industries rely on large and complex
software systems. In order to construct such large
systems in a systematic manner, the focus of the
development methodologies has switched in the last
two decades from functional to structural issues. For-
mal methods have been applied successfully to the
verification of medium-sized programs in protocol
and hardware design. However, their application to
the [..]
Fields of interest
Software Engineering; Programming Languages,
Compilers, Interpreters; Operating Systems; Logics
and Meanings of Programs; Software Engineering /
Programming and Operating Systems; Programming
Techniques
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 339 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol.
6286) Softcover
54,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17070-6
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B. Beckert, Institute for Theoretical Informatics, Karlsruhe, Ger-
many; C. Marché, INRIA Saclay - Ile-de-France, Orsay, France
(Eds.)
Formal Verification of Object-
Oriented Software
International Conference, FoVeOOS 2010, Paris, France, June
28-30, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book presents the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the International Confer-
ence on Formal Verification of Object-Oriented Soft-
ware, FoVeOOS 2010, held in Paris, France, in June
2010 - organised by COST Action IC0701. The 11
revised full papers presented together with 2 invited
talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 21
submissions. Formal software verification has out-
grown the area of academic case studies, and indus-
try is showing serious interest. The logical next goal
is the verification of industrial software products.
Most programming languages used in industrial
practice are object-oriented, e.g. Java, C++, or C#.
FoVeOOS 2010 aimed to foster collaboration and
interactions among researchers in this area.
Features
This book presents the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the International Confer-
ence on Formal Verification of Object-Oriented Soft-
ware, FoVeOOS 2010, held in Paris, France, in June
2010 - organised by COST Action IC0701. The 11
revised full papers presented together with 2 invited
talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 21
submissions. Formal software verification has [..]
Fields of interest
Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro-
grams; Programming Languages, Compilers, Inter-
preters; Programming Techniques; Mathematical
Logic and Formal Languages; Management of Com-
puting and Information Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 199 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol.
6528) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18069-9
J.M. Fernandes, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal; R.
Lämmel, Universität Koblenz-Landau, Koblenz, Germany; J.
Visser, Software Improvement Group, Amsterdam, The Nether-
lands; J. Saraiva, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal (Eds.)
Generative and Transformational
Techniques in Software
Engineering III
International Summer School, GTTSE 2009, Braga, Portugal,
July 6-11, 2009, Revised Papers
This tutorial book presents revised and extended
lecture notes for a selection of the contributions
presented at the International Summer School on
Generative and Transformational Techniques in
Software Engineering (GTTSE 2009), which was
held in Braga, Portugal, in July 2009. The 16 arti-
cles comprise 7 long tutorials, 6 short tutorials and
3 participants contributions; they shed light on the
generation and transformation of programs, data,
models, metamodels, documentation, and entire
software systems. The topics covered include soft-
ware reverse and re-engineering, model driven engi-
neering, automated software engineering, generic
language technology, and software language engi-
neering.
Features
This tutorial book presents revised and extended
lecture notes for a selection of the contributions
presented at the International Summer School on
Generative and Transformational Techniques in
Software Engineering (GTTSE 2009), which was
held in Braga, Portugal, in July 2009. The 16 arti-
cles comprise 7 long tutorials, 6 short tutorials and
3 participants contributions; they shed light on the
generation [..]
Contents
An Introduction to Software Product Line Refactor-
ing.- Excerpts from the TXL Cookbook.- Model Syn-
chronization: Mappings, Tiles, and Categories.- An
Introductory Tutorial on JastAdd Attribute Gram-
mars.- Model Driven Language Engineering with
Kermeta; EASY Meta-programming with Rascal.-
The Theory and Practice of Modeling Language
Design for Model-Based Software Engineering—A
Personal Perspective.- Code Transformations for
Embedded Reconfigurable Computing Architec-
tures.- Model Transformation Chains and Model
Management for End-to-End Performance Decision
Support; Building Code Generators[..]
Fields of interest
Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro-
grams; Programming Languages, Compilers, Inter-
preters; Programming Techniques; Mathematical
Logic and Formal Languages; Software Engineering /
Programming and Operating Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 499 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol.
6491) Softcover
70,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18022-4
U. Brandes, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany; S. Cor-
nelsen, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany (Eds.)
Graph Drawing
18th International Symposium, GD 2010, Konstanz, Germany,
September 21-24, 2010. Revised Selected Papers
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 18th International Symposium on Graph Draw-
ing, GD 2010, held in Konstanz, Germany, during
September 2010. The 30 revised full papers presented
together with 5 revised short and 8 poster papers
were carefully reviewed and selected from 77 sub-
missions. The volume also contains a detailed report
about the 17th Annual Graph Drawing Contest, held
as a satellite event of GD 2010. Devoted both to theo-
retical advances as well as to implemented solutions,
the papers are concerned with the geometric repre-
sentation of graphs and networks and are motivated
by those applications where it is crucial to visualize
structural information as graphs.
Features
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 18th International Symposium on Graph Draw-
ing, GD 2010, held in Konstanz, Germany, during
September 2010. The 30 revised full papers presented
together with 5 revised short and 8 poster papers
were carefully reviewed and selected from 77 sub-
missions. The volume also contains a detailed report
about the 17th Annual Graph Drawing Contest, held
as a [..]
Fields of interest
Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Math-
ematical Applications in Computer Science; Algo-
rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Models
and Principles; Symbolic and Algebraic Manipula-
tion; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interac-
tion
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIV, 414 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6502) Softcover
62,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18468-0
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F. Cipolla Ficarra, HCI Lab., Bergamo, Italy; C. de Castro Lozano,
University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain; E. Nicol, University of
Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK; A. Kratky, University of Southern Cal-
ifornia, Los Angeles, CA, USA; M. Cipolla-Ficarra, HCI Lab., Berg-
amo, Italy (Eds.)
Human Computer Interaction,
Tourism and Cultural Heritage
First International Workshop, HCITOCH 2010, Brescello, Italy,
September 7-8, 2010 Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
First International Workshop on Human-Computer
Interaction, Tourism and Cultural Heritage, HCI-
TOCH 2010, held in Brescello, Italy, in September
2010. The 17 revised papers presented were carefully
reviewed and selected from numerous submissions.
Providing strategies for a creative future with com-
puter science, quality design and communicability,
the papers discuss the latest advances in the areas of
augmented realities, computer art, computer graph-
ics, e-commerce, eco-design, emerging technologies,
dynamic and static media (2D & 3D), HCI, interac-
tive systems, mixed reality, networking, simulation
languages, tourism, usability, video games, virtual
classroom and virtual museum.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
First International Workshop on Human-Computer
Interaction, Tourism and Cultural Heritage, HCI-
TOCH 2010, held in Brescello, Italy, in September
2010. The 17 revised papers presented were carefully
reviewed and selected from numerous submissions.
Providing strategies for a creative future with com-
puter science, quality design and communicability,
the [..]
Fields of interest
Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet);
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;
Computer Communication Networks; Artificial
Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Storage
and Retrieval; Computers and Society
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. VIII, 195 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl.
Internet/Web, and HCI, Preliminary entry 6529) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18347-8
Y. Chung, Korea University, Chungnam-do, Korea; M. Yung,
Columbia University, New York, USA (Eds.)
Information Security Applications
11th International Workshop, WISA 2010, Jeju Island, Korea,
August 24-26, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
11th International Workshop on Information Secu-
rity Applications, WISA 2010, held in Jeju Island,
Korea, in August 2010. The 25 revised full papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from
107 submissions. The papers are organized in topical
sections on cryptosystem, implementation, mobile
security/secure coding, attack, biometrics, and secure
protocol.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
11th International Workshop on Information Secu-
rity Applications, WISA 2010, held in Jeju Island,
Korea, in August 2010.The 25 revised full papers pre-
sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 107
submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec-
tions on cryptosystem, implementation, mobile secu-
rity/secure coding, attack, [..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Data Encryp-
tion; Management of Computing and Information
Systems; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complex-
ity; Computers and Society; Systems and Data Secu-
rity
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIII, 352 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6513) Softcover
54,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17954-9
M. Burmester, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA; G.
Tsudik, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA; S.S. Magliveras,
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA; I. Ilic, Florida
Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA (Eds.)
Information Security
13th International Conference, ISC 2010, Boca Raton, FL, USA,
October 25-28, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 13th International Conference on Information
Security, ISC 2010, held in Boca Raton, FL, USA,
in October 2010. The 25 revised full papers and the
11 short papers presented were carefully reviewed
and selected from 117 submissions. The papers are
organized in topical sections on attacks and analy-
sis; analysis; authentication, PIR and content iden-
tification; privacy; malware, crimeware and code
injection; intrusion detection; side channels; cryp-
tography; smartphones; biometrics; cryptography,
application; buffer overflow; and cryptography, the-
ory.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 13th International Conference on Information
Security, ISC 2010, held in Boca Raton, FL, USA,
in October 2010.The 25 revised full papers and the
11 short papers presented were carefully reviewed
and selected from 117 submissions. The papers are
organized in topical sections on attacks and analysis;
analysis; authentication, PIR and content [..]
Fields of interest
Systems and Data Security; Data Encryption; Algo-
rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Mathe-
matical Applications in Computer Science; Special
Purpose and Application-Based Systems; Informa-
tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIV, 446 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6531) Softcover
62,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18177-1
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A. Saberi, Stanford University, CA, USA (Ed.)
Internet and Network Economics
6th International Workshop, WINE 2010, Stanford, CA, USA,
December 13-17, 2010, Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 6th International Workshop on Internet and
Network Economics, WINE 2010, held in Stanford,
USA, in December 2010. The 52 revised full papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from
95 submissions. The papers are organized in 33 regu-
lar papers and 19 short papers.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 6th International Workshop on Internet and
Network Economics, WINE 2010, held in Stanford,
USA, in December 2010. The 52 revised full papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from
95 submissions. The papers are organized in 33 regu-
lar papers and 19 short papers.
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Algo-
rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Software
Engineering; Information Systems Applications
(incl.Internet); Discrete Mathematics in Computer
Science; Computation by Abstract Devices
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 580 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6484) Softcover
70,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17571-8
D. Riano, ETSE - Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain;
A. ten Teije, Free University Amsterdam, The Netherlands; S.
Miksch, Danube University, Krems, Austria; M. Peleg, University
of Haifa, Israel (Eds.)
Knowledge Representation for
Health-Care
ECAI 2010 Workshop KR4HC 2010, Lisbon, Portugal, August
17, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the proceedings of the KR4HC
2010 workshop held at ECAI in Lisbon, Portugal, in
August 2010. The 11 extended papers presented were
carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions.
The papers cover topics like ontologies, patient data,
records, and guidelines, and clinical practice guide-
lines.
Features
This book constitutes the proceedings of the KR4HC
2010 workshop held at ECAI in Lisbon, Portugal, in
August 2010. The 11 extended papers presented were
carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions.
The papers cover topics like ontologies, patient data,
records, and guidelines, and clinical practice guide-
lines.
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information
Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information
Storage and Retrieval; Database Management; Data
Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Computer Com-
munication Networks
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 153 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 6512)
Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18049-1
J. Bacardit, University of Nottingham, UK; W. Browne, Victoria
University of Wellington, New Zealand; J. Drugowitsch, Uni-
versity of Rochester, NY, USA; E. Bernadó-Mansilla, Universitat
Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain; M.V. Butz, Universität Würzburg,
Germany (Eds.)
Learning Classifier Systems
11th International Workshop, IWLCS 2008, Atlanta, GA, USA,
July 13, 2008, and 12th International Workshop, IWLCS 2009,
Montreal, QC, Canada, July 9, 2009, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed joint
post-conference proceedings of two consecutive
International Workshops on Learning Classifier Sys-
tems that took place in Atlanta, GA, USA in July
2008, and in Montreal, Canada, in July 2009 - all
hosted by the Genetic and Evolutionary Computa-
tion Conference, GECCO. The 12 revised full papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from
the workshop contributions. The papers are orga-
nized in topical sections on LCS in general, function
approximation, LCS in complex domains, and appli-
cations.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed joint
post-conference proceedings of two consecutive
International Workshops on Learning Classifier Sys-
tems that took place in Atlanta, GA, USA in July
2008, and in Montreal, Canada, in July 2009 - all
hosted by the Genetic and Evolutionary Computa-
tion Conference, GECCO. The 12 revised full papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from
the workshop [..]
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Database
Management; Algorithm Analysis and Problem
Complexity; Information Systems Applications
(incl.Internet); Data Mining and Knowledge Discov-
ery; Computation by Abstract Devices
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 199 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 6471)
Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17507-7
28 Computer Science springer.com
E.M. Clarke, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A.
Voronkov, University of Manchester, UK (Eds.)
Logic for Programming, Artificial
Intelligence, and Reasoning
16th International Conference, LPAR-16, Dakar, Senegal, April
25--May 1, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 16th International
Conference on Logic for Programming, Artificial
Intelligence, and Reasoning, LPAR 2010, which took
place in Dakar, Senegal, in April/May 2010. The
27 revised full papers and 9 revised short papers
presented together with 1 invited talk were care-
fully revised and selected from 47 submissions. The
papers address all current issues in automated rea-
soning, computational logic, programming lan-
guages and deal with logic programming, logic-based
program manipulation, formal methods, and vari-
ous kinds of AI logics. Subjects covered range from
theoretical aspects to various applications such as
automata, linear arithmetic, verification, knowledge
representation, proof theory, quantified constraints,
as well as modal and temporal logics.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 16th International
Conference on Logic for Programming, Artificial
Intelligence, and Reasoning, LPAR 2010, which took
place in Dakar, Senegal, in April/May 2010. The
27 revised full papers and 9 revised short papers
presented together with 1 invited talk were care-
fully revised and selected from 47 submissions. The
papers address [..]
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Program-
ming Techniques; Software Engineering; Logics and
Meanings of Programs; Mathematical Logic and For-
mal Languages; Programming Languages, Compil-
ers, Interpreters
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 517 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 6355)
Softcover
70,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17510-7
B. Menze, CSAIL MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA; G. Langs, CSAIL MIT,
Cambridge, MA, USA; Z. Tu, University of California, Los Angeles,
CA, USA; A. Criminisi, Microsoft Research, Cambridge, UK (Eds.)
Medical Computer Vision
Recognition Techniques and Applications in Medical Imaging
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
workshop proceedings of the International Work-
shop on Medical Computer Vision, MCV 2010, held
in Beijing, China, in September 2010 as a satellite
event of the 13th International Conference on Medi-
cal Image Computing and Computer Assisted Inter-
vention, MICCAI 2010. The 10 revised full papers
and 11 revised poster papers presented were carefully
reviewed and selected from 38 initial submissions.
The papers explore the use of modern image recog-
nition technology in tasks such as semantic anatomy
parsing, automatic segmentation and quantifica-
tion, anomaly detection and categorization, data har-
vesting, semantic navigation and visualization, data
organization and clustering, and general-purpose
automatic understanding of medical images.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
workshop proceedingsof the International Work-
shop on Medical Computer Vision, MCV 2010,
heldin Beijing, China, in September 2010 as a satel-
lite event of the 13thInternational Conference on
Medical Image Computing and ComputerAssisted
Intervention, MICCAI 2010.The 10 revised full
papers and 11 revised poster papers presented [..]
Fields of interest
Image Processing and Computer Vision; Artificial
Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XI, 226 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision, Pattern
Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6533) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18420-8
M. Gheorghe, University of Sheffield, UK; Th. Hinze, Friedrich
Schiller University, Jena, Germany; G. Paun, Institute of Mathe-
matics of the Romanian Academy, Bucure#ti, Romania; G. Rozen-
berg, Leiden University, The Netherlands; A. Salomaa, Turku
Centre for Computer Science, Finland (Eds.)
Membrane Computing
11th International Conference, CMC 2010, Jena, Germany,
August 24-27, 2010. Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 11th International
Conference on Membrane Computing, CMC11,
held in Jena, Germany, in August 2010 - continu-
ing the fruitful tradition of 10 previous editions of
the International Workshop on Membrane Com-
puting (WMC).The 23 revised full papers presented
together with 4 invited papers and the abstracts of 2
keynote lectures were carefully reviewed and selected
from numerous submissions. The papers address in
this volume cover all the main directions of research
in membrane computing, ranging from theoretical
topics in the mathematics and computer science to
application issues. A special attention was paid to the
interaction of membrane computing with biology
and computer science, focusing both on the biolog-
ical roots of membrane computing, on applications
of membrane computing in biology and medicine,
and on possible electronically based and bioinspired
implementations.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 11th International
Conference on Membrane Computing, CMC11,
held in Jena, Germany, in August 2010 - continu-
ing the fruitful tradition of 10 previous editions of
the International Workshop on Membrane Com-
puting (WMC).The 23 revised full papers presented
together with 4 invited papers and the abstracts of 2
keynote [..]
Fields of interest
Computation by Abstract Devices; Mathematical
Logic and Formal Languages; Simulation and Model-
ing; Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Com-
puter Communication Networks; Computer Science
(general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. IX, 393 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6501) Softcover
62,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18122-1
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H. Hussmann, LMU Medieninformatik, München; G. Meixner, Ger-
man Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Kaiserslautern;
D. Zuehlke, German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence,
Kaiserslautern (Eds.)
Model-Driven Development of
Advanced User Interfaces
Model-Driven Development (MDD) has become an
important paradigm in software development. It uses
models as primary artifacts in the development pro-
cess. This book provides an outstanding overview as
well as deep insights into the area of model-driven
development of user interfaces, which is an emerging
topic in the intersection of Human-Computer-Inter-
action and Software-Engineering. The idea of this
book is based on the very successful workshop series
of “Model-Driven Development of Advanced User
Interfaces (MDDAUI)”. It has been written by the
leading researchers and practitioners in the field of
model-driven development of user interfaces and
offer a variety of solutions and examples for • Archi-
tectures and environments for the generation of user
interfaces • User interface development for specific
domains and purposes • Model-driven development
in the context of ambient intelligence • Concepts
supporting model-driven development of user inter-
faces
Features
Model-Driven Development (MDD) has become an
important paradigm in software development. It uses
models as primary artifacts in the development pro-
cess. This book provides an outstanding overview as
well as deep insights into the area of model-driven
development of user interfaces, which is an emerging
topic in the intersection of Human-Computer-Inter-
action and Software-Engineering. The idea of this
book [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Architectures and Environ-
ments for the Generation of User Interfaces.- 2.1.1.
A Design Space for User Interface Composition.-
2.1.2. Multi Front-End Engineering.- 2.1.3. Applying
Meta-Modeling for the Definition of Model-Driven
Development Methodology of Advanced User Inter-
faces.- 2.1.4. Using Storyboards to Integrate Models
and Informal Design Knowledge.- 3. User Interface
Development for Specific Domains and Purposes.-
3.1.1. Model-Driven Useware-Engineering.- 3.1.2.
Automated GUI Generation with Optimization for
Screens with Limited Resolution.- 3.1.3.[..]
Fields of interest
Software Engineering / Programming and Operating
Systems
Target groups
Upper undergraduate
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XX, 304 p. 134 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence,
Vol. 340) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14561-2
T. Bosse, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands; A.
Geller, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA; C.M. Jonker,
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands (Eds.)
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XI
International Workshop, MABS 2010, Toronto, Canada, May
11, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This volume contains a selection of the papers pre-
sented at the 11th International Workshop on Multi-
Agent-Based Simulation (MABS 2010), a workshop
co-located with the 9th International Joint Confer-
ence on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Sys-
tems (AAMAS 2010), which was held on May 10-14,
2010 in Toronto, Canada. The 11 revised full papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from
26 submissions. The workshop has been an impor-
tant source of inspiration for the body of knowledge
that has been produced in the field of Multi-Agent
Systems (MAS). As illustrated by this volume, the
workshop continues to bring together researchers
interested in MAS engineering with researchers
focused on finding efficient ways to model complex
social systems in social, economic and organizational
areas. In all these areas, agent theories, metaphors,
models, analyses, experimental designs, empirical
studies, and methodological principles all converge
into simulation as a way of achieving explanations
and[..]
Features
This volume contains a selection of the papers pre-
sented at the 11th International Workshop on Multi-
Agent-Based Simulation (MABS 2010), a workshop
co-located with the 9th International Joint Confer-
ence on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Sys-
tems (AAMAS 2010), which was held on May 10-14,
2010 in Toronto, Canada. The 11 revised full papers
presented were carefully reviewed and selected from
26 [..]
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Software
Engineering; Computation by Abstract Devices;
Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Sim-
ulation and Modeling; Special Purpose and Applica-
tion-Based Systems
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 167 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 6532)
Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18344-7
G. Mazzola, Minneagpolis, MN, USA
Musical Performance
A Comprehensive Approach: Theory, Analytical Tools, and
Case Studies
This book is a first sketch of what the overall field of
performance could look like as a modern scientific
field but not its stylistically differentiated practice,
pedagogy, and history. Musical performance is the
most complex field of music. It comprises the study
of a composition’s expression in terms of analysis,
emotion, and gesture, and then its transformation
into embodied reality, turning formulaic facts into
dramatic movements of human cognition. Combin-
ing these components in a creative way is a sophis-
ticated mix of knowledge and mastery, which more
resembles the cooking of a delicate recipe than a
rational procedure. This book is the first one aim-
ing at such comprehensive coverage of the topic, and
it does so also as a university text book. We include
musicological and philosophical aspects as well as
empirical performance research. Presenting analyt-
ical tools and case studies turns this project into a
demanding enterprise in construction and experi-
mental setups of performances,[..]
Features
This book is a first sketch of what the overall field of
performance could look like as a modern scientific
field but not its stylistically differentiated practice,
pedagogy, and history. Musical performance is the
most complex field of music. It comprises the study
of a composition’s expression in terms of analysis,
emotion, and gesture, and then its transformation
into [..]
Contents
Part I Introduction.- 1 Introduction and Overview.-
2 List of Symbols.- 3 Short History of Performance
Theory.- 4 Oniontology.- Part II Structure Theory.-
5 What Is Structure Theory?- 6 Tempo Curves.- 7
Tuning, Intonation, and Dynamics.- 8 Combining
Tempo, Tuning, and Dynamics.- 9 Articulation.- 10
General Performance Fields.- 11 The Category of
Performance Cells and Hierarchies .- Part III Expres-
sive Theory.- 12 What Is Expressive Theory?- 13
Emotional Expression.- 14 Gestural Expression.- 15
Analytical Expression.- 16 Analytical Weights.- 17
Shaping Operators.- 18 Two Generic Models[..]
Fields of interest
Media Design; Algebraic Topology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 288 p. (Computational Music Science) Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-11837-1
30 Computer Science springer.com
K.K.W. Wong, Murdoch University, WA, Australia; B.S.U. Mendis,
The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia; A.
Bouzerdoum, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia (Eds.)
Neural Information Processing.
Models and Applications
17th International Conference, ICONIP 2010, Sydney, Aus-
tralia, November 21-25, 2010, Proceedings, Part II
The two volume set LNCS 6443 and LNCS 6444
constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Interna-
tional Conference on Neural Information Process-
ing, ICONIP 2010, held in Sydney, Australia, in
November 2010. The 146 regular session papers pre-
sented were carefully reviewed and selected from
470 submissions. The papers of part I are organized
in topical sections on neurodynamics, computa-
tional neuroscience and cognitive science, data and
text processing, adaptive algorithms, bio-inspired
algorithms, and hierarchical methods. The second
volume is structured in topical sections on brain
computer interface, kernel methods, computational
advance in bioinformatics, self-organizing maps and
their applications, machine learning applications to
image analysis, and applications.
Features
The two volume set LNCS 6443 and LNCS 6444
constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Interna-
tional Conference on Neural Information Process-
ing, ICONIP 2010, held in Sydney, Australia, in
November 2010. The 146 regular session papers pre-
sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 470
submissions. The papers of part I are organized in
topical sections on neurodynamics, computational
neuroscience and [..]
Fields of interest
Computation by Abstract Devices; Artificial Intel-
ligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recognition; Data
Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Simulation and
Modeling; Image Processing and Computer Vision
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XXVI, 740 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6444) Softcover
87,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17533-6
K.K.W. Wong, Murdoch University, WA, Australia; B.S.U. Mendis,
The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia; A.
Bouzerdoum, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia (Eds.)
Neural Information Processing.
Theory and Algorithms
17th International Conference, ICONIP 2010, Sydney, Aus-
tralia, November 21-25, 2010, Proceedings, Part I
The two volume set LNCS 6443 and LNCS 6444
constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Interna-
tional Conference on Neural Information Process-
ing, ICONIP 2010, held in Sydney, Australia, in
November 2010. The 146 regular session papers pre-
sented were carefully reviewed and selected from
470 submissions. The papers of part I are organized
in topical sections on neurodynamics, computa-
tional neuroscience and cognitive science, data and
text processing, adaptive algorithms, bio-inspired
algorithms, and hierarchical methods. The second
volume is structured in topical sections on brain
computer interface, kernel methods, computational
advance in bioinformatics, self-organizing maps and
their applications, machine learning applications to
image analysis, and applications.
Features
The two volume set LNCS 6443 and LNCS 6444
constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Interna-
tional Conference on Neural Information Process-
ing, ICONIP 2010, held in Sydney, Australia, in
November 2010. The 146 regular session papers pre-
sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 470
submissions. The papers of part I are organized in
topical sections on neurodynamics, computational
neuroscience and [..]
Fields of interest
Computation by Abstract Devices; Artificial Intel-
ligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recognition; Data
Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Simulation and
Modeling; Image Processing and Computer Vision
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XXVI, 718 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6443) Softcover
87,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17536-7
I. Dimov, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria; S.
Dimova, University of Sofia, Bulgaria; N. Kolkovska, Bulgarian
Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria (Eds.)
Numerical Methods and
Applications
7th International Conference, NMA 2010, Borovets, Bulgaria,
August 20-24, 2010, Revised Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 7th International
Conference on Numerical Methods and Appli-
cations, NMA 2010, held in Borovets, Bulgaria,
in August 2010. The 60 revised full papers pre-
sented together with 3 invited papers were carefully
reviewed and selected from numerous submissions
for inclusion in this book. The papers are organized
in topical sections on Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte
Carlo methods, environmental modeling, grid com-
puting and applications, metaheuristics for opti-
mization problems, and modeling and simulation of
electrochemical processes.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 7th International
Conference on Numerical Methods and Appli-
cations, NMA 2010, held in Borovets, Bulgaria,
in August 2010.The 60 revised full papers pre-
sented together with 3 invited papers were carefully
reviewed and selected from numerous submissions
for inclusion in this book. The papers are organized
in topical [..]
Fields of interest
Numeric Computing; Algorithm Analysis and Prob-
lem Complexity; Computer-Aided Engineering
(CAD, CAE) and Design; Computational Science
and Engineering; Numerical Analysis; Numerical
and Computational Physics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIV, 512 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6046) Softcover
70,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18465-9
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S. Ramnath, St. Cloud State University, MN, USA; B. Dathan,
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN, USA
Object-Oriented Analysis and
Design
Object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) has
over the years, become a vast field, encompassing
such diverse topics as design process and principles,
documentation tools, refactoring, and design and
architectural patterns. For most students the learn-
ing experience is incomplete without implementa-
tion. This new textbook provides a comprehensive
introduction to OOAD. The salient points of its cov-
erage are: • A sound footing on object-oriented con-
cepts such as classes, objects, interfaces, inheritance,
polymorphism, dynamic linking, etc. • A good intro-
duction to the stage of requirements analysis. • Use
of UML to document user requirements and design.
• An extensive treatment of the design process. •
Coverage of implementation issues. • Appropriate
use of design and architectural patterns. • Introduc-
tion to the art and craft of refactoring. • Pointers to
resources that further the reader’s knowledge. All
the main case-studies used for this book have been
implemented by the authors using Java. The[..]
Features
Object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) has
over the years, become a vast field, encompassing
such diverse topics as design process and principles,
documentation tools, refactoring, and design and
architectural patterns. For most students the learning
experience is incomplete without implementation.
This new textbook provides a comprehensive intro-
duction to OOAD. The salient points of its coverage
are: • A [..]
Contents
Preface.- Part I Basic Object-Oriented Concepts.-
1. Introduction.- 2. Basics of Object-Oriented Pro-
gramming.- 3. Relationships between Classes.- 4.
Language Features for Object-Oriented Implementa-
tion.- Part II Introduction to Object-Oriented Anal-
ysis, Design, Implementation and Refactoring.- 5.
Elementary Design Patterns.- 6. Analysing a System.-
7. Design and Implementation.- 8. How ‘Object-Ori-
ented’ is Our Design?.- Part III Advanced Concepts
in Object-Oriented Design.- 9. Exploring Inheri-
tance.- 10. Modelling with Finite State Machines.-
11. Interactive Systems and the MVC[..]
Fields of interest
Software Engineering; Software Engineering / Pro-
gramming and Operating Systems; Programming
Techniques
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. X, 440 p. 150 illus. (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Sci-
ence)
34,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-521-7
R. Nambiar, Cisco Systems, Inc., San Jose, CA, USA; M. Poess, Ora-
cle Corporation, Redwood Shores, CA, USA (Eds.)
Performance Evaluation and
Benchmarking
Second TPC Technology Conference, TPCTC 2010, Singapore,
September 13-17, 2010. Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the proceedings of the Second
Technology Conference on Performance Evalua-
tion and Benchmarking, TPCTC 2010, held in con-
junction with the 36th International Conference on
Very Large Data Bases, VLDB 2010, in Singapore,
September 13-17, 2010. The 14 full papers and two
keynote papers were carefully selected and reviewed
from numerous submissions. This book considers
issues such as appliance; business intelligence; cloud
computing; complex event processing; database opti-
mizations; data compression; energy and space effi-
ciency, green computing; hardware innovations; high
speed data generation; hybrid workloads; very large
memory systems; and virtualization.
Features
This book constitutes the proceedings of the Second
Technology Conference on Performance Evaluation
and Benchmarking, TPCTC 2010, held in conjunc-
tion with the 36th International Conference on Very
Large Data Bases, VLDB 2010, in Singapore, Septem-
ber 13-17, 2010. The 14 full papers and two keynote
papers were carefully selected and reviewed from
numerous submissions. This book considers issues
such as [..]
Fields of interest
System Performance and Evaluation; Computer
Communication Networks; Information Systems
Applications (incl.Internet); Software Engineering;
Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Infor-
mation Storage and Retrieval
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XVI, 233 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol.
6417) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18205-1
R. Rocha, University of Porto, Portugal; J. Launchbury, Galois,
Portland, OR, USA (Eds.)
Practical Aspects of Declarative
Languages
13th International Symposium, PADL 2011, Austin, TX, USA,
January 24-25, 2011. Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 13th International Symposium on Practical
Aspects of Declarative Languages, PADL 2011, held
in Austin, TX, USA, in January 2011, co-located with
POPL 2011, the Symposium on Principles of Pro-
gramming Languages. The 17 revised full papers
presented together with one application paper were
carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions.
The volume features a variety of contributions rang-
ing from message-passing and mobile networks, con-
current and parallel programming, event processing
and reactive programming, profiling and portability
in Prolog, constraint programming, grammar com-
binators, belief set merging and work on new lan-
guage extensions and tools.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 13th International Symposium on Practical
Aspects of Declarative Languages, PADL 2011, held
in Austin, TX, USA, in January 2011, co-located with
POPL 2011, the Symposium on Principles of Pro-
gramming Languages. The 17 revised full papers
presented together with one application paper were
carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions.
The volume [..]
Fields of interest
Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters;
Programming Techniques; Logics and Meanings
of Programs; Software Engineering; Mathematical
Logic and Formal Languages; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. VIII, 265 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Vol.
6539) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18377-5
32 Computer Science springer.com
G. Dowek, École Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
Proofs and Algorithms
An Introduction to Logic and Computability
Logic is a branch of philosophy, mathematics and
computer science. It studies the required methods
to determine whether a statement is true, such as
reasoning and computation.Proofs and Algorithms:
Introduction to Logic and Computability is an intro-
duction to the fundamental concepts of contempo-
rary logic - those of a proof, a computable function,
a model and a set. It presents a series of results, both
positive and negative, - Church's undecidability the-
orem, Gödel’s incompleteness theorem, the theorem
asserting the semi-decidability of provability - that
have profoundly changed our vision of reasoning,
computation, and finally truth itself.Designed for
undergraduate students, this book presents all that
philosophers, mathematicians and computer scien-
tists should know about logic.
Features
Proofs and Algorithms: An Introduction to Logic
and ComputabilityLogic is a branch of philosophy,
mathematics and computer science. It studies the
required methods to determine whether a statement
is true, such as reasoning and computation.Proofs
and Algorithms: An Introduction to Logic and Com-
putability is an introduction to the fundamental [..]
Contents
Proofs.-Predictive Logic.-Models.-Algorithms.-Com-
putable Functions.-Computation as a Sequence of
Small Steps.-Proofs and Algorithms.-Church's Theo-
rem.-Automated Theorem Proving.-Decidable Theo-
ries.-Constructivity.-Epilogie.-Index.-Bibliography
Fields of interest
Theory of Computation; Mathematical Logic and
Formal Languages
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. VIII, 195 p. (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science)
Softcover
34,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-120-2
L. Moreau, University of Southhampton, UK; D.L. McGuinness,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA; J.R. Michaelis,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA (Eds.)
Provenance and Annotation of Data
and Process
Third International Provenance and Annotation Workshop,
Troy, NY, June 15-16, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
The 7 revised full papers, 11 revised medium-length
papers, 6 revised short, and 7 demo papers presented
together with 10 poster/abstract papers describ-
ing late-breaking work were carefully reviewed and
selected from numerous submissions. Provenance
has been recognized to be important in a wide range
of areas including databases, workflows, knowledge
representation and reasoning, and digital libraries.
Thus, many disciplines have proposed a wide range
of provenance models, techniques, and infrastruc-
ture for encoding and using provenance. The papers
investigate many facets of data provenance, process
documentation, data derivation, and data annota-
tion.
Features
The 7 revised full papers, 11 revised medium-length
papers, 6 revised short, and 7 demo papers presented
together with 10 poster/abstract papers describ-
ing late-breaking work were carefully reviewed and
selected from numerous submissions. Provenance
has been recognized to be important in a wide range
of areas including databases, workflows, knowledge
[..]
Fields of interest
Information Storage and Retrieval; Information Sys-
tems Applications (incl.Internet); Operating Systems;
Computers and Society; Management of Computing
and Information Systems; Computer Communica-
tion Networks
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XII, 306 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl.
Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6378) Softcover
54,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17818-4
D. Ünay, Bahçe#ehir University, Istanbul, Turkey; Z. Çataltepe,
Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey; S. Aksoy, Bilkent Univer-
sity, Ankara, Turkey (Eds.)
Recognizing Patterns in Signals,
Speech, Images, and Videos
ICPR 2010 Contents, Istanbul, Turkey, August 23-26, 2010,
Contest Reports
This book constitutes the refereed contest reports
of the 20th International Conference on Pattern
Recognition, ICPR 2010, held in Istanbul, Turkey,
in August 2010. The 31 revised full papers presented
were carefully reviewed and selected. The papers
are organized in topical sections on BiHTR - Bi-
modal handwritten Text Recognition, CAMCOM
2010 - Verification of Video Source Camera Com-
petition, CDC - Classifier Domains of Competence,
GEPR - Graph Embedding for Pattern Recogni-
tion, ImageCLEF@ICPR - Information Fusion Task,
ImageCLEF@ICPR - Visual Concept Detection Task,
ImageCLEF@ICPR - Robot Vision Task, MOBIO
- Mobile Biometry Face and Speaker Verification
Evaluation, PR in HIMA - Pattern Recognition in
Histopathological Images, SDHA 2010 - Semantic
Description of Human Activities.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed contest reports
of the 20th International Conference on Pattern
Recognition, ICPR 2010, held in Istanbul, Turkey,
in August 2010. The 31 revised full papers presented
were carefully reviewed and selected. The papers are
organized in topical sections on BiHTR - Bi-modal
handwritten Text Recognition, CAMCOM 2010 -
Verification of Video Source Camera Competition,
CDC - [..]
Fields of interest
Pattern Recognition; Computer Imaging, Vision,
Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Artificial Intel-
ligence (incl. Robotics); Information Storage and
Retrieval; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery;
Image Processing and Computer Vision
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XII, 314 p. (Image Processing, Computer Vision, Pattern
Recognition, and Graphics, Vol. 6388) Softcover
54,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17710-1
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J.B. Almeida, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal; M.J. Frade,
Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal; J.S. Pinto, Universidade
do Minho, Braga, Portugal; S. Melo de Sousa, Universidade Beira
Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
Rigorous Software Development
An Introduction to Program Verification
The use of mathematical methods in the develop-
ment of software is essential when reliable systems
are sought; in particular they are now strongly rec-
ommended by the official norms adopted in the pro-
duction of critical software. Program Verification
is the area of computer science that studies mathe-
matical methods for checking that a program con-
forms to its specification. This text is a self-contained
introduction to program verification using logic-
based methods, presented in the broader context of
formal methods for software engineering. The idea
of specifying the behaviour of individual software
components by attaching contracts to them is now a
widely followed approach in program development,
which has given rise notably to the development of
a number of behavioural interface specification lan-
guages and program verification tools. A founda-
tion for the static verification of programs based on
contract-annotated routines is laid out in the book.
These can be independently verified, which pro-
vides[..]
Features
The use of mathematical methods in the develop-
ment of software is essential when reliable systems
are sought; in particular they are now strongly rec-
ommended by the official norms adopted in the pro-
duction of critical software. Program Verification is
the area of computer science that studies mathemati-
cal methods for checking that a program conforms to
its specification. This text is a self-contained [..]
Contents
List of Figures.- 1. Introduction.- 2. An Overview of
Formal Methods Tools and Techniques.- 3. Proposi-
tional Logic.- 4. First-Order Logic.- 5. Hoare Logic.-
6. Generating Verification Conditions.- 7. Safety
Properties.- 8. Procedures and Contracts.- 9. Speci-
fying C Programs.- 10. Verifying C Programs.- Bibli-
ography.- Index.
Fields of interest
Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro-
grams; Symbolic and Algebraic Manipulation
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XIII, 307 p. 52 illus. (Undergraduate Topics in Computer
Science) Softcover
34,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-017-5
J. Vince, Ringwood, UK
Rotation Transforms for Computer
Graphics
Rotation transforms are used everywhere in com-
puter graphics from rotating pictures in editing soft-
ware, to providing an arbitrary view of a 3D virtual
environment. Although the former is a trivial oper-
ation, the latter can be a challenging task. Rotation
Transforms for Computer Graphics covers a wide
range of mathematical techniques used for rotating
points and frames of reference in the plane and 3D
space. It includes many worked examples and over
100 illustrations that make it essential reading for
students, academics, researchers and professional
practitioners. The book includes introductory chap-
ters on complex numbers, matrices, quaternions and
geometric algebra, and further chapters on how these
techniques are employed in 2D and 3D computer
graphics. In particular, matrix and bivector trans-
forms are developed and evaluated to rotate points in
a fixed frame of reference, and vice versa.
Features
Rotation transforms are used everywhere in com-
puter graphics from rotating pictures in editing soft-
ware, to providing an arbitrary view of a 3D virtual
environment. Although the former is a trivial oper-
ation, the latter can be a challenging task.Rotation
Transforms for Computer Graphics covers a wide
range of [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Complex Numbers.- Vectors.- Matri-
ces.-Quaternions.- Multivectors.- Rotation Trans-
forms in the Plane.-Frames of Reference in the
Plane.- Rotation Transforms in Space.- Frames of
Reference in Space.- Quaternion Transforms in
Space.- Bivector Rotors.- Conclusion.- Appendix A:
Composite Point Rotation Sequences.- Appendix B:
Composite Frame Rotation Sequences.- Appendix C:
The Four n-Square Algebras.- Index.
Fields of interest
Computer Graphics; Mathematics (general)
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XVI, 258 p. 106 illus. Softcover
54,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-153-0
I. #erná, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; T. Gyimóthy,
University of Szeged, Hungary; J. Hromkovic, ETH Zürich, Switzer-
land; K. Jeffery, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Did-
cot, UK; R. Kralovic, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia; M.
Vukolic, EURECOM, Sophia Antipolis, France; S. Wolf, ETH Zürich,
Switzerland (Eds.)
SOFSEM 2011: Theory and Practice
of Computer Science
37th Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of
Computer Science, Nový Smokovec, Slovakia, January 22-28,
2011. Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 37th Conference on Current Trends in Theory
and Practice of Computer Science, SOFSEM 2011,
held in Nový, Smokovec, Slovakia in January 2011.
The 41 revised full papers, presented together with
5 invited contributions, were carefully reviewed and
selected from 122 submissions. SOFSEM 2011 was
organized around the following four tracks: foun-
dations of computer science; software, systems, and
services; processing large datasets; and cryptography,
security, and trust.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the
37th Conference on Current Trends in Theory and
Practice of Computer Science, SOFSEM 2011, held
in Nový, Smokovec, Slovakia in January 2011. The 41
revised full papers, presented together with 5 invited
contributions, were carefully reviewed and selected
from 122 submissions. SOFSEM 2011 was organized
around the following four tracks: foundations of [..]
Fields of interest
Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Soft-
ware Engineering; Data Storage Representation; Dis-
crete Mathematics in Computer Science; Computer
Communication Networks; Database Management
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIV, 572 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6543) Softcover
70,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18380-5
34 Computer Science springer.com
B. Christianson, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK; B.
Crispo, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; J.A. Mal-
colm, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK; M. Roe, Microsoft
Research Ltd., Cambridge, UK (Eds.)
Security Protocols
15th International Workshop, Brno, Czech Republic, April
18-20, 2007. Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
proceedings of the 15th International Workshop
on Security Protocols, held in Brno, Czech Repub-
lic, in April 2007. The 15 revised full papers pre-
sented together with edited transcriptions of some
of the discussions following the presentations have
passed through multiple rounds of reviewing, revi-
sion, and selection. The topics addressed reflect
the question "When is a Protocol Broken?" and
how can it degrade gracefully in the face of par-
tially broken assumptions, or how can it work under
un(der)specified assumptions.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
proceedings of the 15th International Workshop on
Security Protocols, held in Brno, Czech Republic,
in April 2007. The 15 revised full papers presented
together with edited transcriptions of some of the
discussions following the presentations have passed
through multiple rounds of reviewing, revision, and
selection. The topics addressed reflect the question
[..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Data Encryp-
tion; Management of Computing and Information
Systems; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complex-
ity; Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet);
Computers and Society
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. VIII, 257 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 5964) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17772-9
P.F. Patel-Schneider, Bell Labs Research, Murray Hill, NJ, USA; Y.
Pan, IBM Research Labs, Beijing, China; P. Hitzler, Wright State
University, Dayton, OH, USA; P. Mika, Yahoo! Research, Barcelona,
Spain; L. Zhang, IBM Research Labs, Shanghai, China; J.Z. Pan,
The University of Aberdeen, UK; I. Horrocks, University of Oxford,
UK; B. Glimm, University of Oxford, UK (Eds.)
The Semantic Web - ISWC 2010
9th International Semantic Web Conference, ISWC 2010,
Shanghai, China, November 7-11, 2010, Revised Selected
Papers, Part I
The two-volume set LNCS 6496 and 6497 consti-
tutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th Interna-
tional Semantic Web Conference, ISWC 2010, held
in Shanghai, China, during November 7-11, 2010.
Part I contains 51 papers out of 578 submissions to
the research track. Part II contains 18 papers out of
66 submissions to the semantic Web in-use track,
6 papers out of 26 submissions to the doctoral con-
sortium track, and also 4 invited talks. Each submit-
ted paper were carefully reviewed. The International
Semantic Web Conferences (ISWC) constitute the
major international venue where the latest research
results and technical innovations on all aspects of the
Semantic Web are presented. ISWC brings together
researchers, practitioners, and users from the areas
of artificial intelligence, databases, social networks,
distributed computing, Web engineering, informa-
tion systems, natural language processing, soft com-
puting, and human computer interaction to discuss
the major challenges and proposed solutions, the[..]
Features
The two-volume set LNCS 6496 and 6497 consti-
tutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th Interna-
tional Semantic Web Conference, ISWC 2010, held
in Shanghai, China, during November 7-11, 2010.
Part I contains 51 papers out of 578 submissions to
the research track. Part II contains 18 papers out of
66 submissions to the semantic Web in-use track, 6
papers out of 26 submissions to the doctoral consor-
tium [..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Information
Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Data Mining
and Knowledge Discovery; Information Storage and
Retrieval; Database Management; Computers and
Society
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XXI, 833 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl.
Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6496) Softcover
87,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17745-3
P.F. Patel-Schneider, Bell Labs Research, Murray Hill, NJ, USA; Y.
Pan, IBM Research Labs, Beijing, China; P. Hitzler, Wright State
University, Dayton, OH, USA; P. Mika, Yahoo! Research, Barcelona,
Spain; L. Zhang, IBM Research Labs, Shanghai, China; J.Z. Pan,
The University of Aberdeen, UK; I. Horrocks, University of Oxford,
UK; B. Glimm, University of Oxford, UK (Eds.)
The Semantic Web - ISWC 2010
9th International Semantic Web Conference, ISWC 2010,
Shanghai, China, November 7-11, 2010, Revised Selected
Papers, Part II
The two-volume set LNCS 6496 and 6497 consti-
tutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th Interna-
tional Semantic Web Conference, ISWC 2010, held
in Shanghai, China, during November 7-11, 2010.
Part I contains 51 papers out of 578 submissions to
the research track. Part II contains 18 papers out of
66 submissions to the semantic Web in-use track,
6 papers out of 26 submissions to the doctoral con-
sortium track, and also 4 invited talks. Each submit-
ted paper were carefully reviewed. The International
Semantic Web Conferences (ISWC) constitute the
major international venue where the latest research
results and technical innovations on all aspects of the
Semantic Web are presented. ISWC brings together
researchers, practitioners, and users from the areas
of artificial intelligence, databases, social networks,
distributed computing, Web engineering, informa-
tion systems, natural language processing, soft com-
puting, and human computer interaction to discuss
the major challenges and proposed solutions, the[..]
Features
The two-volume set LNCS 6496 and 6497 consti-
tutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th Interna-
tional Semantic Web Conference, ISWC 2010, held
in Shanghai, China, during November 7-11, 2010.
Part I contains 51 papers out of 578 submissions to
the research track. Part II contains 18 papers out of
66 submissions to the semantic Web in-use track, 6
papers out of 26 submissions to the doctoral consor-
tium [..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Information
Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Software Engi-
neering; Information Storage and Retrieval; Database
Management; Data Mining and Knowledge Discov-
ery
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XXII, 373 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl.
Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6497) Softcover
54,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17748-4
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S. Nikoletseas, University of Patras, Rion, Patras, Greece; J.D.P.
Rolim, University of Geneva, Carouge, Switzerland (Eds.)
Theoretical Aspects of Distributed
Computing in Sensor Networks
Wireless ad hoc sensor networks has recently
become a very active research subject. Achieving effi-
cient, fault-tolerant realizations of very large, highly
dynamic, complex, unconventional networks is a
real challenge for abstract modelling, algorithmic
design and analysis, but a solid foundational and
theoretical background seems to be lacking. This
book presents high-quality contributions by lead-
ing experts worldwide on the key algorithmic and
complexity-theoretic aspects of wireless sensor net-
works. The intended audience includes researchers
and graduate students working on sensor networks,
and the broader areas of wireless networking and
distributed computing, as well as practitioners in the
relevant application areas. The book can also serve as
a text for advanced courses and seminars.
Features
Wireless ad hoc sensor networks has recently
become a very active research subject. Achieving effi-
cient, fault-tolerant realizations of very large, highly
dynamic, complex, unconventional networks is a real
challenge for abstract modelling, algorithmic design
and analysis, but a solid foundational and theoretical
background seems to be lacking. This book presents
high-quality contributions by leading experts [..]
Contents
Theme I – Challenges for Wireless Sensor Networks
[1] Composition and Scaling Challenges in Sensor
Networks: An Interaction-centric View Theme II
– Models, Topology, Connectivity [2] Scheduling
and Power Assignments in the Physical Model [3]
Maintaining Connectivity in Sensor Networks Using
Directional Antennae [4] Optimal Placement of Ad
Hoc Devices Under a VCG-Style Routing Protocol
[5] Population Protocols and Related Models [6]
Theoretical Aspects of Graph Models for MANETs
[7] Networked Distributed Source Coding Theme III
– Localization, Time Synchronization,[..]
Fields of interest
Theory of Computation; Computer Systems Organi-
zation and Communication Networks; Communica-
tions Engineering, Networks
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XXVI, 928 p. 94 illus. in color. (Monographs in Theoretical
Computer Science. An EATCS Series) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14848-4
W. van Dam, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA;
V.M. Kendon, University of Leeds, UK; S. Severini, University Col-
lege London, UK (Eds.)
Theory of Quantum Computation,
Communication and Cryptography
5th Conference, TQC 2010, Leeds, UK, April 13-15, 2010,
Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 5th Conference on
Theory of Quantum Computation, Communication,
and Cryptography, TQC 2010, held in Leeds, UK,
in April 2010. The 15 revised papers presented were
carefully selected during two rounds of reviewing
and improvement. Focussing on theoretical aspects
of quantum computation, quantum communication,
and quantum cryptography - part of a larger inter-
disciplinary field embedding information science
in a quantum mechanical framework - the papers
present current original research. Topics addressed
include quantum algorithms, models of quantum
computation, quantum complexity theory, simula-
tion of quantum systems, quantum cryptography,
quantum communication, quantum estimation and
measurement, quantum noise, quantum coding the-
ory, fault-tolerant quantum computing, and entan-
glement theory.
Features
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-
conference proceedings of the 5th Conference on
Theory of Quantum Computation, Communication,
and Cryptography, TQC 2010, held in Leeds, UK,
in April 2010.The 15 revised papers presented were
carefully selected during two rounds of reviewing
and improvement. Focussing on theoretical aspects
of quantum computation, quantum communication,
and [..]
Fields of interest
Theory of Computation; Algorithm Analysis and
Problem Complexity; Computation by Abstract
Devices; Coding and Information Theory; Discrete
Mathematics in Computer Science; Quantum Infor-
mation Technology, Spintronics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. VIII, 187 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Vol. 6519) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18072-9
A. Kiayias, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens,
Greece (Ed.)
Topics in Cryptology -- CT-RSA 2011
The Cryptographers' Track at the RSA Conference 2011, San
Francisco, CA, USA, February 14-18, 2011, Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the Cryptographers' Track at the RSA Conference
2011, CT-RSA 2011, held in San Francisco, CA,
USA, in February 2011. The 24 revised full papers
presented together with 1 invited lecture were care-
fully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. The
papers are organized in topical sections on secure
two-party computation, cryptographic primitives,
side channel attacks, authenticated key agreement,
proofs of security, block ciphers, security notions,
public-key encryption, crypto tools and parameters,
and digital signatures.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the Cryptographers' Track at the RSA Conference
2011, CT-RSA 2011, held in San Francisco, CA,
USA, in February 2011. The 24 revised full papers
presented together with 1 invited lecture were care-
fully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. The
papers are organized in topical sections on secure
two-party computation, cryptographic primitives,
side [..]
Fields of interest
Data Encryption; Discrete Mathematics in Computer
Science; Systems and Data Security; Computer Com-
munication Networks; Algorithm Analysis and Prob-
lem Complexity
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIII, 417 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6558) Softcover
62,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-19073-5
36 Computer Science springer.com
A. Esposito, Second University of Naples and IIASS, Vietri sul Mare
(SA), Italy; A.M. Esposito, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vul-
canologia, Napoli, Italy; R. Martone, Second University of Naples,
Italy; V.C. Müller, Anatolia College/ACT, Pylaia, Greece; G. Scar-
petta, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy (Eds.)
Towards Autonomous, Adaptive,
and Context-Aware Multimodal
Interfaces: Theoretical and Practical
Issues
Third COST 2102 International Training School, Caserta, Italy,
March 15-19, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
This volume brings together the advanced research
results obtained by the European COST Action 2102:
"Cross Modal Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal
Communication". The research published in this
book was discussed at the 3rd jointly EUCOGII-
COST 2102 International Training School enti-
tled "Toward Autonomous, Adaptive, and Con-
text-Aware Multimodal Interfaces: Theoretical and
Practical Issues ", held in Caserta, Italy, on March
15-19, 2010. The book is arranged into two scien-
tific sections. The 18 revised papers of the first sec-
tion, "Human-Computer Interaction: Cognitive and
Computational Issues", deal with conjectural and
processing issues of defining models, algorithms, and
strategies for implementing cognitive behavioural
systems. The second section, "Synchrony through
Verbal and Nonverbal Signals", presents 21 revised
lectures that provide theoretical and practical solu-
tions to the modelling of timing synchronization
between linguistic and paralinguistic expressions,
actions, body movements,[..]
Features
This volume brings together the advanced research
results obtained by the European COST Action 2102:
"Cross Modal Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal
Communication". The research published in this
book was discussed at the 3rd jointly EUCOGII-
COST 2102International Training School enti-
tled "Toward Autonomous, Adaptive, and Con-
text-Aware Multimodal Interfaces: Theoretical and
Practical Issues ", [..]
Fields of interest
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction;
Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet);
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computers
and Society; Computer Communication Networks;
Information Storage and Retrieval
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XXII, 474 p. (Information Systems and Applications, incl.
Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 6456) Softcover
62,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18183-2
Transactions on Computational
Science XI
Special Issue on Security in Computing, Part II
The LNCS journal Transactions on Computational
Science reflects recent developments in the field of
Computational Science, conceiving the field not as
a mere ancillary science but rather as an innovative
approach supporting many other scientific disci-
plines. The journal focuses on original high-quality
research in the realm of computational science in
parallel and distributed environments, encompassing
the facilitating theoretical foundations and the appli-
cations of large-scale computations and massive data
processing. It addresses researchers and practition-
ers in areas ranging from aerospace to biochemistry,
from electronics to geosciences, from mathematics to
software architecture, presenting verifiable computa-
tional methods, findings, and solutions and enabling
industrial users to apply techniques of leading-edge,
large-scale, high performance computational meth-
ods. The 11th issue of the Transactions on Compu-
tational Science journal, edited by Edward David
Moreno, is the second of two[..]
Features
The LNCS journal Transactions on Computational
Science reflects recent developments in the field of
Computational Science, conceiving the field not as
a mere ancillary science but rather as an innovative
approach supporting many other scientific disci-
plines. The journal focuses on original high-quality
research in the realm of computational science in
parallel and distributed environments, encompassing
the [..]
Contents
- SEAODV: A Security Enhanced AODV Routing
Protocol for Wireless Mesh Networks - Auto-gener-
ation of Least Privileges Access Control Policies for
Applications Supported by User Input Recognition
- Impossibility Results for RFID Privacy Notions -
Implementation of Multivariate Quadratic Quasi-
group for Wireless Sensor Network - Hardware
Architectures for Elliptic Curve Cryptoprocessors
Using Polynomial and Gaussian Normal Basis over
GF(2233) - GPU Accelerated Cryptography as an OS
Service - From a Generic Framework for Expressing
Integrity Properties to a Dynamic mac Enforcement
for[..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Data Encryp-
tion; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity;
Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Coding
and Information Theory; Mathematics of Comput-
ing
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVIII, 294 p. (Transactions on Computational Science, Vol.
6480) Softcover
73,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17696-8
M.L. Gavrilova, University of Calgary, AB, Canada; C.J.K. Tan, Exas-
cala Ltd., Birmingham, UK (Eds.)
Transactions on Computational
Science X
Special Issue on Security in Computing, Part I
The LNCS journal Transactions on Computational
Science reflects recent developments in the field of
Computational Science, conceiving the field not as
a mere ancillary science but rather as an innovative
approach supporting many other scientific disci-
plines. The journal focuses on original high-quality
research in the realm of computational science in
parallel and distributed environments, encompassing
the facilitating theoretical foundations and the appli-
cations of large-scale computations and massive data
processing. It addresses researchers and practition-
ers in areas ranging from aerospace to biochemistry,
from electronics to geosciences, from mathematics to
software architecture, presenting verifiable computa-
tional methods, findings, and solutions and enabling
industrial users to apply techniques of leading-edge,
large-scale, high performance computational meth-
ods. The 10th issue of the Transactions on Computa-
tional Science, edited by Edward David Moreno, is
the first of two publications[..]
Features
The LNCS journal Transactions on Computational
Science reflects recent developments in the field of
Computational Science, conceiving the field not as
a mere ancillary science but rather as an innovative
approach supporting many other scientific disci-
plines. The journal focuses on original high-quality
research in the realm of computational science in
parallel and distributed environments, encompassing
the [..]
Contents
A Dynamic Security Framework for Ambient Intel-
ligent Systems: A Smart-Home Based eHealth Appli-
cation.- NTRU-Like Public Key Cryptosystems
beyond Dedekind Domain up to Alternative Alge-
bra.- Identity-Based Key Exchange Protocols without
Pairings.- Building a Side Channel Based Disassem-
bler.- A Versatile Framework for Implementation
Attacks on Cryptographic RFIDs and Embedded
Devices.- An Adaptive Robust Watermarking Algo-
rithm for Audio Signals Using SVD.- Trust-Based
Security Level Evaluation Using Bayesian Belief Net-
works.- Implementation of QoSS (Quality-of-Secu-
rity Service) for[..]
Fields of interest
Computer Communication Networks; Software
Engineering; Information Systems Applications
(incl.Internet); Management of Computing and
Information Systems; Algorithm Analysis and Prob-
lem Complexity; Data Encryption
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVIII, 366 p. (Transactions on Computational Science, Vol.
6340) Softcover
73,00 €
springer.com Computer Science 37
ISBN 978-3-642-17498-8
Transactions on Petri Nets and
Other Models of Concurrency IV
These Transactions publish archival papers in the
broad area of Petri nets and other models of con-
currency, ranging from theoretical work to tool sup-
port and industrial applications. ToPNoC issues are
published as LNCS volumes, and hence are widely
distributed and indexed. This Journal has its own
Editorial Board which selects papers based on a rig-
orous two-stage refereeing process. ToPNoC con-
tains: Revised versions of a selection of the best
papers from workshops and tutorials at the annual
Petri net conferences; Special sections/issues within
particular subareas (similar to those published in
the Advances in Petri Nets series); Other papers
invited for publication in ToPNoC; Papers submit-
ted directly to ToPNoC by their authors. The fourth
volume of ToPNoC contains revised and extended
versions of a selection of the best papers from the
workshops held at the 30th International Conference
on Application and Theory of Petri Nets and Other
Models of Concurrency and from the 10th Work-
shop and Tutorial[..]
Features
These Transactions publish archival papers in the
broad area of Petri nets and other models of con-
currency, ranging from theoretical work to tool sup-
port and industrial applications. ToPNoC issues are
published as LNCS volumes, and hence are widely
distributed and indexed. This Journal has its own
Editorial Board which selects papers based on a rig-
orous two-stage refereeing process. ToPNoC con-
tains:- [..]
Contents
-Vicinity Respecting Homomorphisms for Abstract-
ing System Requirements.- Search-Order Indepen-
dent State Caching.- Bounded Parametric Model
Checking for Elementary Net Systems.- SAT-Based
(Parametric) Reachability for a Class of Distributed
Time Petri Nets .- Parametric Model Checking with
VerICS.- Schedule-Aware Workflow Management
Systems.- On-the-Fly Auditing of Business Pro-
cesses.- Modeling Organizational Units as Modular
Components of Systems of Systems.- A Multi-Agent
Organizational Framework for Coevolutionary Opti-
mization.
Fields of interest
Models and Principles; Theory of Computation;
Simulation and Modeling; Software Engineering;
Computer Communication Networks; Algorithm
Analysis and Problem Complexity
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVIII, 225 p. (Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models
of Concurrency, Vol. 6550) Softcover
63,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18221-1
Transactions on Rough Sets XIII
The LNCS journal Transactions on Rough Sets is
devoted to the entire spectrum of rough sets related
issues, from logical and mathematical foundations,
through all aspects of rough set theory and its appli-
cations, such as data mining, knowledge discovery,
and intelligent information processing, to relations
between rough sets and other approaches to uncer-
tainty, vagueness, and incompleteness, such as fuzzy
sets and theory of evidence. Volume XIII contains 14
papers which introduce a number of new advances
in both the foundations and the applications of
rough sets. These are mathematical structures of
generalized rough sets in infinite universes, approx-
imations of arbitrary binary relations, and attribute
reduction in decision-theoretic rough sets. Method-
ological advances introduce rough set-based and
hybrid methodologies for learning theory, attribu-
tion reduction, decision analysis, risk assessment,
and data mining tasks such as classification and clus-
tering. In addition, this volume contains[..]
Features
While today's game engines and multi-agent plat-
forms cross-fertilize each other to some extent, the
technologies used in these areas are not readily com-
patible due to some differences in their primary con-
cerns. Where game engines prioritize efficiency and
central control, multi-agent platforms focus on agent
autonomy and sophisticated communication capa-
bilities. This volume gives an overview of the current
[..]
Fields of interest
Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Database
Management; Information Storage and Retrieval;
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Image Pro-
cessing and Computer Vision; Discrete Mathematics
in Computer Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. VIII, 277 p. (Transactions on Rough Sets, Vol. 6499) Soft-
cover
63,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18301-0
38 Dentistry springer.com
R. Nouwen, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; R. van Rooij,
University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; U. Sauerland, Zen-
trum für allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft, Berlin, Germany; H.-C.
Schmitz, Fraunhofer FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany (Eds.)
Vagueness in Communication
International Workshop, VIC 2009, held as part of ESSLLI 2009,
Bordeaux, France, July 20-24, 2009. Revised Selected Papers
This book constitutes the proceedings of the Interna-
tional Workshop on Vagueness in Communication,
VIC 2009, held as part of ESSLLI 2009, in Bordeaux,
France, July 20-24, 2009. The 11 contributions pre-
sented shed a light on new aspects in the area of
vagueness in natural language communication. In
contrast to the classical instruments of dealing with
vagueness - like multi-valued logics, truth value gaps
or gluts, or supervaluations - this volume presents
new approaches like context-sensitivity of vagueness,
the sharpening of vague predicates in context, and
the modeling of precision levels.
Features
This book constitutes the proceedings of the Inter-
national Workshop on Vagueness in Communi-
cation, VIC 2009, held as part of ESSLLI 2009, in
Bordeaux, France, July 20-24, 2009.The 11 contri-
butions presented shed a light on new aspects in the
area of vagueness in natural language communica-
tion. In contrast to the classical instruments of deal-
ing with vagueness - like multi-valued logics, [..]
Fields of interest
Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; Artifi-
cial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Stor-
age and Retrieval; Information Systems Applications
(incl.Internet); Database Management; Computation
by Abstract Devices
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. VII, 207 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Vol.
6517) Softcover
46,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18445-1
R. Jhala, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA; D. Schmidt,
Kansas State University, Kansas, USA (Eds.)
Verification, Model Checking, and
Abstract Interpretation
12th International Conference, VMCAI 2011, Austin, TX, USA,
January 23-25, 2011 Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 12th International Conference on Verifica-
tion, Model Checking, and Abstract Interpretation,
VMCAI 2011, held in Austin, TX, USA, in January
2011, co-located with the Symposium on Principles
of Programming Languages, POPL 2011. The 24
revised full papers presented together with 4 invited
talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 71
initial submissions. The papers showcases state-of-
the-art research in areas such as verification, model
checking, abstract interpretation and address any
programming paradigm, including concurrent, con-
straint, functional, imperative, logic and object-
oriented programming. Further topics covered are
static analysis, deductive methods, program certifica-
tion, debugging techniques, abstract domains, type
systems, and optimization.
Features
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of
the 12th International Conference on Verifica-
tion, Model Checking, and Abstract Interpretation,
VMCAI 2011, held in Austin, TX, USA, in January
2011, co-located with the Symposium on Princi-
ples of Programming Languages, POPL 2011.The 24
revised full papers presented together with 4 invited
talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 71
initial [..]
Fields of interest
Logics and Meanings of Programs; Software Engi-
neering; Programming Languages, Compilers,
Interpreters; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Com-
plexity; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages;
Programming Techniques
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. CDXIX, 11 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General
Issues, Preliminary entry 6538) Softcover
62,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18274-7
Dentistry
M. Levine, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City,OK, USA
Topics in Dental Biochemistry
Over the last 20 years, biochemistry and molecu-
lar biology have undergone a revolution that has
affected our understanding of the oral cavity. Topics
in Dental Biochemistry is primarily designed for stu-
dents of dentistry who need to relate biochemistry
and molecular biology to dentally related topics in
physiology, nutrition, anatomy, histology, microbiol-
ogy, and immunology. The book will also be of value
for dental professionals, scientists, and practition-
ers of medicine who are interested in hard and soft
tissue structure and disease. It provides the neces-
sary basic scientific background for a clearer under-
standing of bone, tooth, saliva, and surrounding soft
tissue research and also for an appreciation of how
dental caries and periodontal disease might be bet-
ter diagnosed and controlled in the future. Dentistry
was developed to treat dental caries, but since the
early 20th century it has increasingly been treating
periodontal, traumatic and genetic diseases affecting
tooth structure and[..]
Features
Over the last 20 years, biochemistry and molecu-
lar biology have undergone a revolution that has
affected our understanding of the oral cavity. Topics
in Dental Biochemistry is primarily designed for stu-
dents of dentistry who need to relate biochemistry
and molecular biology to dentally related topics in
physiology, nutrition, anatomy, histology, microbiol-
ogy, and immunology. The book will also be of [..]
Contents
Necessary basics: elements, isotopes, ions, chemi-
cal reactions, energy metabolism and bacterial struc-
tures.- Photosynthesis and sucrose production.- The
connective tissue extracellular matrix and its major
components.- Fibrillar and non-fibrillar collagens &
its integrin attachments.- Basal laminas and epithe-
lia.- Elastic fibers and proteoglycans.- Collagen syn-
thesis, genetic diseases and scurvy.- The zincins:
collagen fiber processing and degradation.- Biolog-
ical mineralization.- Bone remodeling and calcium
metabolism.- Blood Coagulation.- Saliva.- Chronic
Periodontitis.- Aggressive[..]
Fields of interest
Dentistry; Medical Biochemistry
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 307 p. 163 illus., 110 in color. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-88115-5
springer.com Earth Sciences 39
Earth Sciences
S. Akkar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; P.
Gülkan, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; T. van
Eck, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, De Bilt, The
Netherlands (Eds.)
Earthquake Data in Engineering
Seismology
Predictive Models, Data Management and Networks
This book addresses current activities in strong-
motion networks around the globe, covering issues
related to designing, maintaining and disseminat-
ing information from these arrays. The book is
divided into three principal sections. The first sec-
tion includes recent developments in regional and
global ground-motion predictive models.It presents
discussions on the similarities and differences of
ground motion estimations from these models and
their application to design spectra as well as other
novel procedures for predicting engineering param-
eters in seismic regions with sparse data. The sec-
ond section introduces topics about the particular
methodologies being implemented in the recently
established global and regional strong-motion data-
banks in Europe to maintain and disseminate the
archived accelerometric data. The final section
describes major strong-motion arrays around the
world and their historical developments. The last
three chapters of this section introduce projects car-
ried out within[..]
Features
This book addresses current activities in strong-
motion networks around the globe, covering issues
related to designing, maintaining and disseminat-
ing information from these arrays. The book is
divided into three principal sections. The first sec-
tion includes recent developments in regional and
global ground-motion predictive models.It presents
discussions on the [..]
Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements.- Contributors.-
Part 1: Ground Motion Predictive Models.- Ground-
Motion Prediction Equations (GMPEs) from a
Global Dataset: The PEER NGA Equations; D.M.
Boore.- Ground-Motion Models for Defining Seis-
mic Actions in Eurocode 8; J.J. Bommer.- Investigat-
ing Possible Regional Dependence in Strong Ground
Motions; J. Douglas.- A Predictive Ground-Motion
Model for Turkey and its Comparison with Recent
Local and Global GMPEs; Z. Ça#nan, S. Akkar,
P. Gülkan.- Strong-Motion Networks in Italy and
Their Efficient Use in the Derivation of Regional and
Global Predictive[..]
Fields of interest
Natural Hazards; Geoengineering, Foundations,
Hydraulics; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Com-
puter Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Geo-
physics / Geodesy; Nuclear Engineering
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 275 p. 160 illus., 60 in color. (Geotechnical, Geological
and Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 14) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0151-9
A.H. Schumann, Ruhr- University Bochum, Germany (Ed.)
Flood Risk Assessment and
Management
How to Specify Hydrological Loads, Their Consequences and
Uncertainties
Flood catastrophes which happened world-wide
have shown that it is not sufficient to character-
ize the hazard caused by the natural phenomenon
"flood" with the well-known 3M-approach (mea-
suring, mapping and modelling). Due to the recent
shift in paradigms from a safety oriented approach to
risk based planning it became necessary to consider
the harmful impacts of hazards. The planning tasks
changed from attempts to minimise hazards towards
interventions to reduce exposure or susceptibility
and nowadays to enhance the capacities to increase
resilience. Scientific interest shifts more and more
towards interdisciplinary approaches, which are
needed to avoid disaster. This book deals with many
aspects of flood risk management in a comprehen-
sive way. As risks depend on hazard and vulnerabili-
ties, not only geophysical tools for flood forecasting
and planning are presented, but also socio-economic
problems of flood management are discussed. Start-
ing with precipitation and meteorological tools to
its[..]
Features
This book examines many aspects of flood risk man-
agement in a comprehensive way. As risks depend on
hazard and vulnerabilities, not only geophysical tools
for flood forecasting and planning are presented, but
also socio-economic problems of flood management
are discussed. Starting with precipitation and meteo-
rological tools to its forecasting, hydrological models
are described in their [..]
Contents
Preface.- 1. Hydrological aspects of risk manage-
ment.- Uncertainties in weather forecast - reasons
and handling.- 3. Interpolation of precipitation for
flood modelling.- 4. Framing uncertainties in flood
forecasting with ensembles.- 5. Design of artificial
neural networks for flood forecasting.- 6. Advances
in regionalising flood probabilities.- 7. Rainfall gen-
erators for application in flood studies.- 8. Copulas -
New Risk Assessment Methodology for Dam Safety.-
9. Hydraulic Modelling.- 10. Groundwater – the Sub-
terranean Part of Flood Risk.- 11. Quantification of
socio-economic flood[..]
Fields of interest
Hydrogeology; Environmental Management; Physi-
cal Geography
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 470 p. 80 illus., 5 in color. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9916-7
40 Earth Sciences springer.com
N. Basavaiah, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Navi Mumbai,
India
Geomagnetism
Solid Earth and Upper Atmosphere Perspectives
With the awareness that the Earth has a magnetic
field, its mathematical description, discovery of
remanent magnetisation in rocks and discovery of
the periodic reversals of the geomagnetic field polar-
ity, geomagnetism within geophysics became an
interesting field of study. This is primarily due to
advances in measurement technology and improved
understanding of the magnetic field and its fluctu-
ations in the geospace. Several important aspects
of solid Earth geomagnetism are elaborated in the
book. The first six chapters cover the basics of mag-
netism, magnetic minerals, biomagnetics, instru-
mentation and the behavior of geomagnetic field,
while the rest of the book is devoted to practical
applications with carefully selected examples and
illustrations. Well-written and easy to read, the book
vividly describes modern techniques in the subject
matter covered, adequately supported by graphical
explanations for complex mathematical concepts.
Features
With the awareness that the Earth has a magnetic
field, its mathematical description, discovery of
remanent magnetisation in rocks and discovery of
the periodic reversals of the geomagnetic field polar-
ity, geomagnetism within geophysics became an
interesting field of study. This is primarily due to
advances in measurement technology and improved
understanding of the magnetic field and its fluctua-
tions in the [..]
Contents
Preface.- 1. Historical perspective.- 2. Internal mag-
netic field.- 3. Magnetic field that extends into
space.- 4. Instrumentation.- 5. Biomagnetism.- 6.
Magnetic observatory and data analysis.- 7. Solid
Earth geomagnetism.- 8. Upper atmosphere studies.-
9. Usefullness of geomagnetic research.- 10. Perspec-
tive.- Select glossary.- Select bibliography.- Index.
Fields of interest
Geophysics / Geodesy; Geology; Astrophysics and
Astroparticles; Mineralogy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 400 p. 246 illus. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0402-2
H.-J. Ceccaldi, Université de la Méditerranée, Marseille, France;
I. Dekeyser, Université de la Méditerranée, Marseille, France; M.
Girault, Université de la Méditerranée, Marseille, France; G. Stora,
Université de la Méditerranée, Marseille, France (Eds.)
Global Change: Mankind-Marine
Environment Interactions
Proceedings of the 13th French-Japanese Oceanography Sym-
posium
Based on the material presented at a conference
organized by the Centre d’Océanologie of Marseille,
held in 2008, this text covers a wealth of hot topics
related to the way mankind interacts with the marine
environment. With the state of our oceans and seas
becoming an increasing source of concern world-
wide, this timely addition to the debate features the
latest research in both France and Japan. The book’s
chapters present work on many of the key areas of
oceanographic study. The concept of marine biodi-
versity is treated, in particular how it is affected by
human agency and invasive species, many of which
have been introduced anthropogenically. Coastal
zones are analyzed in detail, with a focus on the
interaction between ports and natural environments,
and the ecological and economical consequences of
this relationship. A chapter on aquaculture looks at
ecologically sound management as well as the preser-
vation of resources. New and emerging technologies
that aid our observation of the marine[..]
Features
Based on the material presented at a conference
organized by the Centre d’Océanologie of Marseille,
held in 2008, this text covers a wealth of hot topics
related to the way mankind interacts with the marine
environment. With the state of our oceans and seas
becoming an increasing source of concern world-
wide, this timely addition to the debate features the
latest research in both France and Japan. The [..]
Contents
Part 1. Physical, chemical, biological and biogeo-
chemical functioning of natural and anthropised
environments.- Part 2. Biodiversity: Impact of
human activities, invasive species and protection
of natural environments.- Part 3. Coastal man-
agements, interactions between ports and natural
environments. Ecological and economical conse-
quences.- Part 4. Aquaculture: Resources preser-
vation and harmonious managements.- Part 5.
Artificial reefs: Enhancement and protection of nat-
ural environments.- Part 6. Observation of marine
environment:Emergence of new technologies.
Fields of interest
Oceanography; Climate Change; Physical Geogra-
phy; Coastal Sciences; Marine & Freshwater Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XLI, 450 p. 243 illus., 164 in color. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-8629-7
R. Spence, Emeritus, Department of Architecture, Cambridge
University, UK, and Cambridge Architectural Research Ltd, Cam-
bridge, UK; E. So, Cambridge Architectural Research Limited,
Cambridge, UK; C. Scawthorn, Emeritus, Graduate School of Engi-
neering, Kyoto University, Japan (Eds.)
Human Casualties in Earthquakes
Progress in Modelling and Mitigation
Assessment of human casualties in earthquakes has
become a topic of vital importance for national and
urban authorities responsible for emergency pro-
vision, for the development of mitigation strate-
gies and for the development of adequate insurance
schemes. In the last few years important work has
been carried out on a number of recent events
(including earthquakes in Kocaeli, Turkey 1999,
Niigata Japan, 2004, Sichuan, China 2008 and
L'Aquila,Italy 2009). These events have created
new and detailed casualty data, which has not until
now been properly assembled and evaluated. This
book draws the new evidence from recent events
together with existing knowledge. It summarises
current trends in the understanding of the factors
influencing the numbers and types of casualties in
earthquakes; it offers methods to incorporate this
understanding into the estimation of losses in future
events in different parts of the world; it discusses
ways in which pre-event mitigation activity and post-
event emergency[..]
Features
Assessment of human casualties in earthquakes has
become a topic of vital importance for national and
urban authorities responsible for emergency pro-
vision, for the development of mitigation strate-
gies and for the development of adequate insurance
schemes. In the last few years important work has
been carried out on a number of recent events
(including earthquakes in Kocaeli, Turkey 1999,
Niigata Japan, [..]
Contents
Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Earthquakes: an Epi-
demiological Perspective on Patterns and Trends.-
3. Earthquakes Casualty Research and Public Edu-
cation.- 4. Disaster Casualties – Accounting for
Economic Impacts and Diurnal Variation.- 5. A
Global Earthquake Building Damage and Casualty
Database.- 6. Earthquake Casualty Models within the
USGS Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes
for Response (PAGER) System.- 7. Loss Estima-
tion Module in the Second Generation Software
QLARM.- 8. Earthquake Casualties Estimation In
Emergency Mode.- 9. Estimating Casualties for the
Southern California[..]
Fields of interest
Natural Hazards
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVII, 322 p. 120 illus., 70 in color. (Advances in Natural and
Technological Hazards Research, Vol. 29) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9454-4
springer.com Earth Sciences 41
A. Baklanov, Danish Meteorological Institute, Copenhagen, Den-
mark; M. Alexander, Danish Meteorological Institute, Copen-
hagen, Denmark; R. Sokhi, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield,
UK (Eds.)
Integrated Systems of Meso-
Meteorological and Chemical
Transport Models
This book, as the outcome of the COST-728/Net-
FAM workshop, focuses on the following main
topics: 1) on-line coupled meteorology-chemistry
modelling with two-way feedbacks, 2) off-line cou-
pled modelling and interfaces, 3) validation and case
studies including air quality related episodes, and
4) integration of atmospheric chemical transport
(ACT) models with numerical weather prediction
(NWP).This book is one of the first attempts to give
an overall look on such integrated meso-meteorology
and chemistry modelling approach. It reviews the
current situation with the on-line and off-line cou-
pling of mesoscale meteorological and ACT models
worldwide as well as discusses advantages and short-
comings, best practices, and gives recommenda-
tions for on-line and off-line coupling of NWP and
ACT models, implementation strategy for different
feedback mechanisms, direct and indirect effects of
aerosols and advanced interfaces between both types
of models. The book is oriented towards numerical
weather prediction[..]
Features
This book, as the outcome of the COST-728/Net-
FAM workshop, focuses on the following main
topics: 1) on-line coupled meteorology-chemistry
modelling with two-way feedbacks, 2) off-line cou-
pled modelling and interfaces, 3) validation and case
studies including air quality related episodes, and 4)
integration of [..]
Contents
Preface.- Introduction Integrated Systems.- Part I
- On-Line Modelling and Feedbacks.- Part II - Off-
Line Modelling and Interfaces.- Part III - Validation
and Case Studies.- Part IV - HIRLAM/HARMONIE
- Atmospheric Chemical Transport Models Integra-
tion Session.- Part V - Summary and Round Table
Discussion.
Fields of interest
Meteorology / Climatology; Atmospheric Protec-
tion / Air Quality Control / Air Pollution
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 186 p. 14 illus. in color. Softcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13979-6
T. Harrison, New York University, NY, USA (Ed.)
Paleontology and Geology of
Laetoli: Human Evolution in
Context
Volume 1: Geology, Geochronology, Paleoecology and Pale-
oenvironment
This volume 1 and its companion volume 2 present
the results of new investigations into the geology,
paleontology and paleoecology of the early hominin
site of Laetoli in northern Tanzania. The site is one
of the most important paleontological and paleoan-
thropological sites in Africa, worldrenowned for
the discovery of fossils of the early hominin Aus-
tralopithecus afarensis, as well as remarkable trails
of its footprints. The first volume provides new evi-
dence on the geology, geochronology, ecology, eco-
morphology and taphonomy of the site. The second
volume describes newly discovered fossil hominins
from Laetoli, belonging to Australopithecus afaren-
sis and Paranthropus aethiopicus, and presents
detailed information on the systematics and paleo-
biology of the diverse associated fauna. Together,
these contributions provide one of the most compre-
hensive accounts of a fossil hominin site, and they
offer important new insights into the early stages of
human evolution and its context.
Features
This volume 1 and its companion volume 2 present
the results of new investigations into the geology,
paleontology and paleoecology of the early hominin
site of Laetoli in northern Tanzania. The site is one
of the most important paleontological and paleoan-
thropological sites in Africa, worldrenowned for the
discovery of fossils of the early hominin Australop-
ithecus afarensis, as well as remarkable trails of its [..]
Contents
1 Laetoli revisited: Renewed paleontological and geo-
logical investigations at localities on the Eyasi Plateau
in northern Tanzania.- 2 Paleontological localities
on the Eyasi Plateau, including Laetoli.- 3 Sedimen-
tology, lithostratigraphy and depositional history
of the Laetoli area.- 4 40Ar/39Ar dating of Laetoli,
Tanzania.- 5 Petrology, geochemistry and age of Sati-
man, Lemagurut and Oldeani: sources of the vol-
canic deposits of the Laetoli area.- 6 Geochemistry
and mineralogy of Laetoli area tuffs: Lower Laetolil
through Naibadad Beds.- 7 Geochemical and miner-
alogic characterization of[..]
Fields of interest
Paleontology; Geology; Evolutionary Biology; Ani-
mal Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography; Animal
Ecology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIII, 401 p. 215 illus., 2 in color. (Vertebrate Paleobiology
and Paleoanthropology) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9955-6
T. Harrison, Center for the Study of Human Origins, New York
University, NY, USA (Ed.)
Paleontology and Geology of
Laetoli: Human Evolution in
Context
Volume 2: Fossil Hominins and the Associated Fauna
This volume 2 and its companion volume 1 present
the results of new investigations into the geology,
paleontology and paleoecology of the early hominin
site of Laetoli in northern Tanzania. The site is one
of the most important paleontological and paleoan-
thropological sites in Africa, worldrenowned for
the discovery of fossils of the early hominin Aus-
tralopithecus afarensis, as well as remarkable trails
of its footprints. The first volume provides new evi-
dence on the geology, geochronology, ecology, eco-
morphology and taphonomy of the site. The second
volume describes newly discovered fossil hominins
from Laetoli, belonging to Australopithecus afaren-
sis and Paranthropus aethiopicus, and presents
detailed information on the systematics and paleo-
biology of the diverse associated fauna. Together,
these contributions provide one of the most compre-
hensive accounts of a fossil hominin site, and they
offer important new insights into the early stages of
human evolution and its context.
Features
This volume 2 and its companion volume 1 present
the results of new investigations into the geology,
paleontology and paleoecology of the early hominin
site of Laetoli in northern Tanzania. The site is one
of the most important paleontological and paleoan-
thropological sites in Africa, worldrenowned for the
discovery of fossils of the early hominin Australop-
ithecus afarensis, as well as [..]
Contents
1 Introduction.- 2 Rodents.- 3 The lower third pre-
molar of Serengetilagus praecapensis (Mammalia:
Lagomorpha: Leporidae) from Laetoli, Tanzania.-
4 Macroscelidea.- 5 Galagidae (Lorisoidea, Pri-
mates).- 6 Cercopithecids (Cercopithecidae, Pri-
mates).- 7 Hominins from the Upper Laetolil and
Upper Ndolanya Beds, Laetoli.- 8 Carnivora.- 9 Pro-
boscidea.- 10 Orycteropodidae.- 11 Rhinoceroses.-
12 Equidae.- 13 Suidae.- 14 Giraffidae.- 15 Bovidae
16 Amphibia and Squamata.- 17 Tortoises (Che-
lonii, Testudinidae).- 18 Aves.- 19 Beetles (Insecta:
Coleoptera).- 20 Lepidoptera, Insecta.- 21 Trace fos-
sils[..]
Fields of interest
Paleontology; Geology; Evolutionary Biology; Ani-
mal Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography; Animal
Ecology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIII, 600 p. 16 illus. (Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoan-
thropology) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9961-7
42 Earth Sciences springer.com
H. Koskinen, University of Helsinki, Finland
Physics of Space Storms
From the Solar Surface to the Earth
This unique , authoritative book introduces and
accurately depicts the current state-of-the art in the
field of space storms. Professor Koskinen, renowned
expert in the field, takes the basic understanding of
the system, together with the pyhsics of space plas-
mas, and produces a treatment of space storms. He
combines a solid base describing space physics phe-
nomena with a rigourous theoretical basis. The top-
ics range from the storms in the solar atmosphere
through the solar wind, magnetosphere and iono-
sphere to the production of the storm-related geo-
electric field on the ground. The most up-to-date
information available ist presented in a clear, analyt-
ical and quantitative way. The book is divided into
three parts. Part 1 is a phenomenological introduc-
tion to space weather from the Sun to the Earth. Part
2 comprehensively presents the fundamental con-
cepts of space plasma physics. It consists of discus-
sions of fundamental concepts of plasma physics,
starting from underlying electrodynamics and[..]
Features
This unique, authoritative book introduces and accu-
rately depicts the current state-of-the-art in the field
of space storms. Professor Koskinen, a renowned
expert in the field, takes the basic understanding of
the system, together with the physics of space plas-
mas, and produces a treatment of space storms. He
combines a solid base describing space physics phe-
nomena with a rigorous theoretical basis. The topics
[..]
Contents
Preface 1 Stormy Tour from the Sun to the Earth
2 Physical Foundations 3 Single particle motion 4
Waves in Cold Plasma Approximation 5 Vlasov
Theory 6 Magnetohydrodynamics 7 Space Plasma
Instabilities 8 Magnetic Reconnection 10 Transport
and Diffusion in Space Plasmas 11 Turbulence in
Space Plasmas 12 Shocks and Shock Acceleration 13
Storms on the Sun14 Magnetospheric Storms and
Substorms 15 Storms in the Inner Magnetosphere 16
Storms on other Planets
Fields of interest
Meteorology / Climatology; Astronomy, Astro-
physics and Cosmology; Astrophysics and Astropar-
ticles
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 500 p. (Environmental Sciences) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-00310-3
G. Zhelezov, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria (Ed.)
Sustainable Development in
Mountain Regions
Southeastern Europe
The mountain regions in Southeastern Europe are
unique natural regions of great beauty and ecological
value, and home of the head waters of major rivers.
They constitute a major ecological, economic, cul-
tural, recreational and living environment in Europe,
shared by numerous cultures and countries. The
Southeastern European Mountain Regions are an
important reservoir for biodiversity and habitats in
Europe. A great number of protected areas – national
parks, nature parks, reserves and nature monuments
are located in these regions. From a socio-economic
point of view the mountain regions are among the
poorest areas in the Southeastern European coun-
tries, but they have potential for the implementation
of successful economic activities. There are oppor-
tunities for development of these regions and, in
particular, for trans-border integration and co-oper-
ation. This book brings together research results
from experts from all Balkan countries working on
the problems of the mountain regions in Southeast-
ern[..]
Features
The mountain regions in Southeastern Europe are
unique natural regions of great beauty and ecological
value, and home of the head waters of major rivers.
They constitute a major ecological, economic, cul-
tural, recreational and living environment in Europe,
shared by numerous cultures and countries. The
Southeastern European Mountain Regions are an [..]
Contents
Preface.- Scientific Research Basis for Sustainable
Development of the Mountain Regions: main con-
cepts and basic theories.- Solar Activity – Climate
Change and Nature Disasters in Mountain Regions .-
Mass Movement Processes Under Chancing Climate
and Socioeconomic Conditions.- Mountains and
Mountain Regions in Bulgaria.- The Nature Potential
of Mountains in Bulgaria and its Sustainable Use.-
Morphometry and Land Use on the Mountains in
Republic of Macedonia.- Usage of Mountain Areas
in the Republic of Macedonia.- Landscape Structure
and Ecosystem Services of Etropole Municipality.-[..]
Fields of interest
Economic Geology; Climate Change; Physical Geog-
raphy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 291 p. 50 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0130-4
M.P. Miralles, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Cam-
bridge, Massachusetts, USA; J. Sánchez Almeida, Instituto de
Astrofísica de Canarias, La Laguna, Spain (Eds.)
The Sun, the Solar Wind, and the
Heliosphere
This volume represents the state of the art of the sci-
ence covered by the International Association of
Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA) Division IV:
Solar Wind and Interplanetary Field. It contains a
collection of contributions by top experts address-
ing and reviewing a variety of topics included under
the umbrella of the division. It covers subjects that
extend from the interior of the Sun to the heliopause,
and from the study of physical processes in the Sun
and the solar wind plasma to space weather forecasts.
The book is organized in 6 parts: the solar interior,
the solar atmosphere, the heliosphere, heliophysical
processes, radio emissions, and coordinated science
in the Sun-Earth system. In addition, we highlight
some of the results presented during the IAGA Divi-
sion IV symposia in the 11th Scientific Assembly of
IAGA in Sopron, Hungary, on 23-30 August 2009,
which was planned simultaneously with this book.
Features
This volume represents the state of the art of the sci-
ence covered by the International Association of
Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA) Division IV:
Solar Wind and Interplanetary Field. It contains a
collection of contributions by top experts address-
ing and reviewing a variety of topics included under
the umbrella of the division. It covers subjects that
extend from the interior of the Sun to the [..]
Contents
Introduction.- The Solar Interior.- The Solar
Atmosphere.- The Heliosphere.- Heliophysical
Processes.- Radio emissions.- Coordinated Science in
the Sun-Earth System.- Index.
Fields of interest
Geophysics / Geodesy; Astronomy, Astrophysics and
Cosmology; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 383 p. 210 illus., 85 in color. (IAGA Special Sopron Book
Series, Vol. 4) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9786-6
springer.com Education 43
Education
G. Wan, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA; D.M. Gut, Ohio Univer-
sity, Athens, OH, USA (Eds.)
Bringing Schools into the 21st
Century
Shift happens: Emerging technologies and global-
ization have resulted in political, social and cultural
changes. These changes have a profound impact on
all aspects of human life, including education. Yet
while society has changed and continues to change,
schools are slow to keep up. This book explores
issues related to transforming and modernizing our
educational systems, including the impact of societal
shifts on education, the efforts at various levels to
bring schools into the 21st century, the identification
of 21st century skills, the reformation of the curricu-
lum, the creation of alternative models of schooling,
the innovative use of technology in education, and
many others. It addresses questions like the follow-
ing: Should schools systems adapt to better meet the
needs of tomorrow’s world and how should this be
accomplished? How can society better prepare stu-
dents for a changing and challenging modern world?
What skills do students need to lead successful lives
and become productive[..]
Features
Shift happens: Emerging technologies and global-
ization have resulted in political, social and cultural
changes. These changes have a profound impact on
all aspects of human life, including education. Yet
while society has changed and continues to change,
schools are slow to keep up. This book explores
issues related to transforming and modernizing our
educational systems, including the impact of societal
[..]
Contents
Introduction: Why This Book? Time Has Changed
but School Has Not, Guofang Wan, Dianne Gut.-
1. Whatever Happened?, Mark Treadwell.- 2. 21st
Century Students Need 21st Century Skills, Ken Kay,
Valerie Greenhill.- 3. Educational Reform: What
Have Federal and State Policy-Makers Done?, Ros-
alyn Anstine Templeton, Karen Huffman, Celia E.
Johnson.- 4. A Needs Assessment - Reforming the
U.S. School Curriculum, Guofang Wan.- 5. Prepar-
ing Teachers for the 21st Century - A Renaissance,
Celia Johnson, Rosalyn Templeton.- 6. Integrat-
ing 21st Century skills into the Curriculum, Dianne
Gut.- 7. [..]
Fields of interest
Learning and Instruction; Teaching and Teacher
Education; Curriculum Studies
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVII, 200 p. (Explorations of Educational Purpose, Vol. 13)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0267-7 K.J. Kennedy, Hong Kong Institute of Education Studies, Hong
Kong; W.O. Lee, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong;
D.L. Grossman, East-West Center, Hawaii, USA (Eds.)
Citizenship Pedagogies in Asia and
the Pacific
How are students in Asia and the Pacific taught to be
effective citizens? Following two successful volumes
previously published in this series, Citizenship Edu-
cation in Asia and the Pacific: Concepts and Issues
and Citizenship Curriculum in Asia and the Pacific,
this volume focuses on citizenship pedagogies that
are promoted by governments in the region, advo-
cated by scholars, and adapted in the schools and
classrooms where citizenship education takes place
every day. Thirteen case studies from diverse soci-
eties in Asia and the Pacific highlight the ways in
which teachers and students think about, experience
or plan for citizenship teaching and learning. Differ-
ent methods – vignettes, student surveys, case stud-
ies and literature reviews – are used to portray these
experiences, from both macro- and micro-analytic
perspectives. The wide array of case studies provides
rich information and insights into the realities and
possibilities of pedagogies for citizenship across the
region.
Features
How are students in Asia and the Pacific taught to be
effective citizens? Following two successful volumes
previously published in this series, Citizenship Edu-
cation in Asia and the Pacific: Concepts and Issues
and Citizenship Curriculum in Asia and the Pacific,
this volume focuses on citizenship pedagogies that
are promoted by governments in the region, advo-
cated by scholars, and adapted in the schools and [..]
Contents
List of Abbreviations.- List of Tables.-List of Fig-
ures.- Foreword: Ian DAVIES.- Introduction: Ped-
agogies: Possibilities and Realities for Citizenship
Education.- Kerry J. KENNEDY.- Part I: Concep-
tual Overview.- 1. ‘Talking’ about Pedagogy: Class-
room Discourse and Citizenship Education: David
L. GROSSMAN.- Part II: North and East Asia.- 2.
Pedagogies of Cultural Integration in Chinese Citi-
zenship Education: ZHAO Zhenzhou and Gregory
P. FAIRBROTHER.- 3.The Effectiveness of Action
Learning in the Teaching of Citizenship Education:
A Hong Kong Case Study: Teresa CHAI YIP Wai
Lin, David[..]
Fields of interest
International and Comparative Education; Curricu-
lum Studies; Educational Policy and Politics; Sociol-
ogy of Education; Social Sciences (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVI, 408 p. 15 illus. (CERC Studies in Comparative Educa-
tion, Vol. 28) Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0743-6
44 Education springer.com
D. Muijs, School of Education, University of Southampton, UK; M.
Ainscow, School of Education, University of Manchester, UK; C.
Chapman, School of Education, University of Manchester, UK; M.
West, School of Education, University of Manchester, UK
Collaboration and Networking in
Education
Collaboration and networking have recently come to
the fore as major school improvement strategies in
a number of countries. A variety of initiatives, from
government and other agencies, have encouraged
collaboration and led to a lot of practical activity in
this area. However, at present there are no texts in
education that explore collaboration and network-
ing from both a theoretical and practical perspec-
tive. In this book, we aim to provide a theoretical
background to educational collaboration, drawing
on research and theory in policy studies, psychol-
ogy and sociology, leading ultimately to a typology
of networks. This theoretical base will be tested in
the discussion of a number of case studies referring
to specific initiatives such as the Federations pro-
gramme, multi-agency collaboration and Networked
Learning Communities. Lessons for practice will be
drawn and presented in terms of factors internal and
external to the school. The key issue of network lead-
ership will be addressed here as well.
Features
Collaboration and networking have recently come to
the fore as major school improvement strategies in
a number of countries. A variety of initiatives, from
government and other agencies, have encouraged
collaboration and led to a lot of practical activity in
this area. However, at present there are no texts in
education that explore collaboration and networking
from both a theoretical and practical [..]
Contents
1. Introduction: Networking in schools.- PART 1:
THEORIES AND BACKGROUNDS: 2. Networking
and collaboration as a public policy framework.- 3.
Localised theories of networking and collaboration.-
4. Societal theories of networking and collaboration.-
5. Towards a typology of educational networks.-
PART 2: NETWORKING IN PRACTISE: 6. Feder-
ations of schools: Case studies of practise.- 7. The
impact of federations on student achievement.- 8.
Achieving excellence and equity: reflections on the
development of practices in one local district over
ten years.- 9. Widening opportunities? A case[..]
Fields of interest
Administration, Organization and Leadership; Edu-
cational Policy and Politics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. VIII, 140 p. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0282-0
C.A. Maher, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA; A.B.
Powell, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA; E.B. Uptegrove, Feli-
cian College, Lodi, NJ, USA (Eds.)
Combinatorics and Reasoning
Representing, Justifying and Building Isomorphisms
Combinatorics and Reasoning: Representing, Jus-
tifying and Building Isomorphisms is based on the
accomplishments of a cohort group of learners from
first grade through high school and beyond, concen-
trating on their work on a set of combinatorics tasks.
By studying these students, the editors gain insight
into the foundations of proof building, the tools and
environments necessary to make connections, activi-
ties to extend and generalize combinatoric learning,
and even explore implications of this learning on the
undergraduate level. This volume underscores the
power of attending to basic ideas in building argu-
ments; it shows the importance of providing oppor-
tunities for the co-construction of knowledge by
groups of learners; and it demonstrates the value of
careful construction of appropriate tasks. Moreover,
it documents how reasoning that takes the form of
proof evolves with young children and discusses the
conditions for supporting student reasoning.
Features
Combinatorics and Reasoning: Representing, Jus-
tifying and Building Isomorphisms is based on the
accomplishments of a cohort group of learners from
first grade through high school and beyond, concen-
trating on their work on a set of combinatorics tasks.
By studying these students, the Editors gain insight
into the foundations of proof building, the tools and
environments [..]
Contents
Introduction.- The Longitudinal Study.- Methodol-
ogy.- Representations as a Tool for Building Argu-
ments.- Building Towers: Justifications Leading to
Proof Making.- Making Pizzas: Reasoning by Cases
and recursion.- Responding to Ankur's Challenge:
Co-construction of Argument Leading to Proof.-
Co-construction of Proof.- The Case of Stephanie.-
Representations and Connections.- Pizzas, Block
Towers, and Binomials.- Generalizing from Pizzas,
Towers, Binomial Expansion, and Pascal's Triangle.-
Extending and Generalizing the Isomorphism: Tow-
ers, Pizzas, Pascal's Triangle, and the Taxicab[..]
Fields of interest
Mathematics Education; Combinatorics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. Approx. 225 p. 35 illus. (Mathematics Education Library,
Vol. 47) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0614-9
N. Law, University of Hong Kong, China; A. Yuen, University of
Hong Kong, China; R. Fox, University of Hong Kong, China
Educational Innovations Beyond
Technology
Nurturing Leadership and Establishing Learning Organiza-
tions
The text explores the concept of innovation, and
analyse and compare different dimensions of inno-
vation found in the various case studies; the trans-
fer of innovation and the mechanisms of change; on
an innovative online case study database on educa-
tion innovations that has been designed to be used
by education practitioners to support organizational
leadership, international collaboration and reflec-
tive practice in the Asia Pacific Economic Coopera-
tion (APEC) eEducation Leadership initiative; on a
project aimed to support the establishment of com-
munities of practice for education practitioners facil-
itated through an extendable online database that
can be used to contribute and share case studies of
their own ICT-supported pedagogical innovations.
It discusses roles of the teacher and the anticipated
changes to the education profession at a system
level, in the coming decade on the basis of emerging
changes observed in the case studies, and leadership
issues at the school level. The book analyses[..]
Features
Providing today’s students with competitive skills—
information literacy, problem-solving, communica-
tions—is an ongoing challenge requiring multiple
levels of classroom and administrative support. Yet
many institutions commit to technology initiatives
without clear long-term goals or support structures,
with the result that ideas that seem worthwhile in
theory have scant effect on learning outcomes. [..]
Contents
Part I Introduction and Research Methods.- Ch 1
Introduction – context and purpose of the book.-
Ch 2 Research methods.- Part II Classroom Level
Analysis.- Innovations and dimensions of change.-
Pedagogical practices and innovations.- Innovat-
ing change at the classroom level.- Part III School
Level Analysis and Beyond.- Innovating change at
the school level.- Interplay between school level and
classroom level factors.- Socio-cultural dimensions
of educational change: cross-regional comparisons.-
Part IV Nurturing Leadership and Establishing
Learning Organizations.- Changing roles in[..]
Fields of interest
Educational Technology; Learning and Instruction
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 246 p. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-71137-9
springer.com Education 45
J.P. Hafler, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Ed.)
Extraordinary Learning in the
Workplace
The contributing authors of this multidisciplinary
text agree that workplace learning truly is extraor-
dinary when it is marked by structural congruence
and a positive synergy among the intended and for-
mal preparation of professionals, that tacit learn-
ing occurs within the hidden curriculum, and that
the subsequent demands, both formal and tacit, are
embedded in subsequent workplace settings. Thus,
for this text, these authors explore research and prac-
tice literature related to curriculum, instruction and
assessment of professionals’ learning in the work-
place and the implications for best practices. But
what makes this book truly unique is that the authors
examine that literature in the context of four profes-
sions—education, nursing, medicine and clergy—at
the point of those professions wherein students are
learning during the degree program stages of their
education. Extraordinary Learning in the Workplace
is broken into four main sections. Part I explores
curriculum, both formal and hidden. Part[..]
Features
The contributing authors of this multidisciplinary
text agree that workplace learning truly is extraor-
dinary when it is marked by structural congruence
and a positive synergy among the intended and for-
mal preparation of professionals, that tacit learn-
ing occurs within the hidden curriculum, and that
the subsequent demands, both formal and tacit, are
embedded in subsequent workplace settings. Thus,
for this [..]
Contents
OVERVIEW, Janet P. Hafler.- I — CURRICULUM.-
Chapter 1: Conceptual Perspectives and the For-
mal Curriculum, Ilene B. Harris.- Chapter 2: The
Hidden Curriculum, Structural Disconnects, and
the Socialization of New Professionals, Frederic W.
Hafferty, Janet P. Hafler.- II — LEARNING AND
INSTRUCTION.- Chapter 3: Theories of Learning
for Workplace Education, Ilene B. Harris.- Chap-
ter 4: Instructional Theory and Design: Practices for
Workplace Learning, Beverly W. Henry, Kathleen F.
Malu.- III — ASSESSMENT.- Chapter 5: Conceptual
Perspectives: Emerging Changes in the Assessment
Paradigm for[..]
Fields of interest
Professional and Vocational Education; Learning
and Instruction; Curriculum Studies
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIX, 200 p. (Innovation and Change in Professional Educa-
tion, Vol. 6) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0270-7
A. Reid, Sydney University, Campberdown, NSW, Australia; M.
Abrandt Dahlgren, Linköping University, Sweden; L.O. Dahlgren,
Linköping University, Sweden; P. Petocz, Macquarie University
From Expert Student to Novice
Professional
Students entering higher education expect their
studies to lead them towards some specific form of
professional career. But in this age, complex interna-
tionalized professions are the main source of work
for graduates, so students need to prepare themselves
for a future that can be volatile, changeable and chal-
lenging. This book shows how students navigate
their way through learning and become effective stu-
dents; it details how to shift the focus of their learn-
ing away from the formalism associated with the
university situation towards the exigencies of work-
ing life. It is in this sense that the book explores how
people move from being expert students to novice
professionals. This book presents a model of profes-
sional learning fashioned out of a decade of research
undertaken in countries half a world away from
each other—Sweden and Australia. It uses empiri-
cal research gathered from students and teachers to
show how students negotiate the forms of profes-
sional knowledge they encounter as part of[..]
Features
Students entering higher education expect their
studies to lead them towards some specific form of
professional career. But in this age, complex interna-
tionalized professions are the main source of work
for graduates, so students need to prepare themselves
for a future that can be volatile, changeable and chal-
lenging. This book shows how students navigate
their way through learning and become effective [..]
Contents
From expert student to novice professional chapter
one what’s happening in higher education? - Chap-
ter two professional learning: how can we under-
stand learning for the professions? - Chapter three
professional discourse: how do novice professionals
see themselves? - Professional knowledge: what does
knowledge mean to novice professionals? - Chap-
ter five professional dispositions: how are profes-
sional dispositions developed in higher education? -
Chapter six professional identity: how is professional
identity developed? - Chapter seven professional
pedagogies: what pedagogic[..]
Fields of interest
Higher Education; Professional and Vocational Edu-
cation
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. VII, 140 p. 8 illus. (Professional Learning and Development
in Schools and Higher Education, Vol. 5) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0249-3
S.R. Kirpal, University of Bremen, Germany
Labour-Market Flexibility and
Individual Careers
A Comparative Study
With labour markets across the world and even in
social democratic Europe in a state of unprecedented
flux, this exhaustive study addresses the problem
of how to balance job market demands, personal
career interests and private life becomes a central
issue for millions of employees. So how do modern
work and employment arrangements restructure
individual careers and what is required of individu-
als in order to manage career transitions successfully
over time? This is one of very few in-depth empirical
studies to analyze how labour market trends, organi-
sational change and the subjective work orientations
of individuals interact. The author’s detailed assess-
ment is based on a comparison of the structural con-
texts, work orientations and employment histories of
nurses and ICT technicians in Germany and the UK.
These two core service occupations, as well as the
national contexts of the two European nations, have
quite different working environments and vocational
traditions. Nursing is an[..]
Features
With labour markets across the world and even in
social democratic Europe in a state of unprecedented
flux, the problem of how to balance job-market
demands, personal career interests and private life
becomes a central issue for millions of employees.
So how do modern work and employment arrange-
ments restructure individual careers and what is
required of individuals in order to manage career
transitions [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 4 1.1 Research Context.- 8
1.2 Research Question.- 16 1.3 Methodological
Approach.- 18 1.3.1 Frameworks of Reference.- 18
1.3.2 Research Steps and Selection of Participants.-
22 1.3.3 Interview Method and Data Analysis.- 23
2. Skills and Labour Markets in Germany and the
UK.- 26 2.1 Introduction.- 26 2.2 Skills and Labour
Markets in Germany.- 30 2.3 Skills and Labour Mar-
kets in the UK.- 34 2.4 Flexibility, Mobility, Employ-
ability.- 38 2.4.1 Flexibility.- 39 2.4.2 Mobility and
Commitment.- 41 2.4.3 Employability.- 44 2.5 From
‘Skills’ to ‘Competences’.- 49 2.6[..]
Fields of interest
Professional and Vocational Education; Labor Eco-
nomics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 271 p. (Technical and Vocational Education and Train-
ing: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 13) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0233-2
46 Education springer.com
L.C. Hart, Georgia State University; A.S. Alston, Rutgers University;
A. Murata, Stanford University (Eds.)
Lesson Study Research and Practice
in Mathematics Education
Learning Together
Lesson study is a professional development process
that teachers engage in to systematically examine
their practice, with the goal of becoming more effec-
tive. Originating in Japan, lesson study has gained
significant momentum in the mathematics education
community in recent years. As a process for profes-
sional development, lesson study became highly vis-
ible when it was proposed as a means of supporting
the common practice of promoting better teaching
by disseminating documents like standards, bench-
marks and nationally validated curricula. While the
body of knowledge about lesson study is growing, it
remains somewhat elusive and composed of discrete
research endeavors. As a new research area there is
no coherent knowledge base yet. This book will con-
tribute to the field bringing the work of researchers
and practitioners together to create a resource for
extant work. This book describes several aspects of
Lesson Study, amongst others: it gives an historical
overview of the concept, it addresses issues[..]
Features
Lesson Study has gained significant momentum
around the globe in the mathematics education com-
munity in recent years. As a professional learning
model based on collaboration, lesson study supports
teacher learning of content, curriculum and student
thinking as well as facilitating greater reflection and
more focused conversations than is often realized
with traditional types of professional development.
While [..]
Contents
Overview and History of Lesson Study.- Section I:
Providing the necessary environment for Lesson
Study.- Second II: Lesson Study as a Tool.- Section
III- School-based Lesson Study.- Section IV - Preser-
vice Lesson Study.- Section V - Walking the walk -
University Faculty Engaged in Lesson Study.- Section
VI - overall RESPONSE.
Fields of interest
Mathematics Education; Teaching and Teacher Edu-
cation
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 350 p. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9940-2
B. Atweh, Curtin University of Technology, Australia; M. Graven,
University of Witwatersrand, South Africa; W. Secada, University
of Miami, U.S.A.; P. Valero, Aalborg University, Denmark (Eds.)
Mapping Equity and Quality in
Mathematics Education
Concerns about quality mathematics education are
often posed in terms of the types of mathematics that
are worthwhile and valuable for both the student and
society in general, and about how to best support
students so that they can develop this mathematics.
Concerns about equity are about who is excluded
from the opportunity to develop quality mathematics
within our current practices and systems, and about
how to remove social barriers that systematically dis-
advantage those students. This collection of chap-
ters summarises our learning about the achievement
of both equity and quality agendas in mathematics
education and to move forward the debate on their
importance for the field.
Features
The issues of equity and quality have been central to
international debates on mathematics in research,
policy, curriculum and teaching. This book covers a
wide variety of topics in the research and practice of
mathematics education, demonstrating how equity
and quality are inherently political terms whose
political bedrock is obscured by them being taken for
granted. [..]
Contents
Contributors.- Dedication.- Preface.- Part 1: The
Theoretical Landscape.- Part 2: Mapping Social Con-
struction and Complexities.- Part 3: Landmarks of
Concern.- Part 4: No Highway and No Destination?
Fields of interest
Mathematics Education; Educational Policy and Pol-
itics; Sociology of Education
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XXXV, 480 p. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9802-3
M. Attanasio, "Silvio Vianelli" Università di Palermo, Italy; V.
Capursi, "Silvio Vianelli" Università di Palermo, Italy (Eds.)
Statistical Methods for the
Evaluation of University Systems
This book presents a collection of statistical methods
and procedures to assess data coming from educa-
tional systems. The topics examined include: statisti-
cal methods for constructing composite indicators,
applied measurements, assessment of educational
systems, measurement of the performance of the stu-
dents at Italian universities, and statistical modeling
for questionnaire data. Other issues are the implica-
tions of introducing different assessment criteria and
procedures to the Italian university system.
Features
This book presents a collection of statistical methods
and procedures to assess data coming from educa-
tional systems. The topics examined include: statisti-
cal methods for constructing composite indicators,
applied measurements, assessment of educational
systems, measurement of the performance of the stu-
dents at Italian universities, and statistical modeling
for questionnaire data. Other issues are the [..]
Contents
Part I - Introduction: Different Perspectives of the
Evaluation of the Italian University System.- Part
II - The Evaluation in the Italian Universities. Stu-
dent Teaching Evaluation.- Part III - The Evaluation
in the Italian Universities. Statistical Methods for
Careers and Services Evaluation.- Part IV - Research
Design and data for Evaluation: University between
the High School and the Labour Market.
Fields of interest
Assessment, Testing and Evaluation; Statistics for
Social Science, Behavorial Science, Education, Public
Policy, and Law; Methodology of the Social Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIII, 282 p. (Contributions to Statistics) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-7908-2374-5
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R.F. Poell, Tilburg University, Netherlands; M. van Woerkom,
Tilburg University, Netherlands (Eds.)
Supporting Workplace Learning
Towards Evidence-based Practice
During the 1990s, the workplace was rediscovered
as a rich source of learning. The issue of workplace
learning has since received increasing attention from
academics and practitioners alike but is still under-
researched empirically. This book brings together
a range of state-of-the-art research papers address-
ing interventions to support learning in the work-
place. The authors are experienced international
scholars who have an interest in making HRD and
workplace learning practices more evidence-based
through practical relevant research. Although work-
place learning is largely an autonomous process,
many organizations want to manage it as part of
their broader HRD strategy. There are limits, how-
ever, to the extent to which the complex dynamics of
learning in the workplace can be guided in pre-deter-
mined desirable directions. This tension between the
possible strengths of workplace learning and the lim-
its of managing it is at the heart of this volume. The
book is broken into three sections. The first[..]
Features
During the 1990s, the workplace was rediscovered
as a rich source of learning. The issue of workplace
learning has since received increasing attention from
academics and practitioners alike but is still under-
researched empirically. This book brings together a
range of state-of-the-art research papers addressing
interventions to support learning in the workplace.
The authors are experienced international [..]
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction: Supporting Workplace
Learning, Rob F. Poell, Marianne Van Woerkom.-
Section I Workplace Learning Interventions.- Chap-
ter 2 Strategies of HRD Practitioners in Different
Types of Organization: A Qualitative Study among
18 South Australian HRD Practitioners, Karen Oost-
vogel, Marieke Koornneef, Rob F. Poell.- Chapter 3
Conceptualising Participation in Formal Training
and Development Activities: A Planned Behaviour
Approach, Ronan Carbery, Thomas N. Garavan.-
Chapter 4 Experiences of E-Learning and Its Deliv-
ery among Learners Who Work: A Systematic
Review, Christopher[..]
Fields of interest
Professional and Vocational Education; Business
& Management Science; Lifelong Learning / Adult
Education; Personnel Management; Learning and
Instruction
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 233 p. (Professional and Practice-based Learning, Vol. 5)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9108-6
S. Mercer, University of Graz, Austria
Towards an Understanding of
Language Learner Self-Concept
This book contributes to our growing understanding
of the nature and development of language learner
self-concept. It assesses the relevant literature in the
disciplines of psychology and applied linguistics
and describes in-depth, qualitative research examin-
ing the self-concepts of tertiary-level EFL learners.
Although researchers in applied linguistics and SLA
have recognized the importance of self-constructs,
there remains little empirical work in the context of
foreign language learning that focuses exclusively
and at length on this central psychological construct.
The content of this monograph draws on interdis-
ciplinary sources, with input from psychology and
applied linguistics. It will appeal to students and
researchers interested in language-learner psychol-
ogy as well as self-related constructs in general. The
text provides insights into how learners view them-
selves, and how these self-beliefs can develop and
affect the progress of an individual’s language learn-
ing.
Features
This book contributes to our growing understanding
of the nature and development of language learner
self-concept. It assesses the relevant literature in the
disciplines of psychology and applied linguistics
and describes in-depth, qualitative research examin-
ing the self-concepts of tertiary-level EFL learners.
Although researchers in applied linguistics and SLA
have recognized the importance of [..]
Contents
List of Appendices .- List of Figures.- Glossary .-
Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 What is self-
concept?.- Chapter 3 Understanding self-concept in
the FLL context.- Chapter 4 How do learners form
their self-concepts?.- Chapter 5 Internal frames of
reference in FL self-concept formation.- Chapter 6
External frames of reference in FL self-concept for-
mation.- Chapter 7 Implications for educators and
researchers.- References.- Appendices.
Fields of interest
Language Education; Applied Linguistics; Pedagogic
Psychology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 200 p. (Educational Linguistics, Vol. 12) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9568-8
Engineering
E. Mugellini, University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzer-
land, Fribourg, Switzerland; P.S. Szczepaniak, Technical Uni-
versity of Lodz, Lodz, Poland; M. Chiara Pettenati, University of
Florence, Florence, Italy; M. Sokhn, University of Applied Sciences
of Western Switzerland, Fribourg, Switzerland (Eds.)
Advances in Intelligent Web
Mastering - 3
Proceedings of the 7th Atlantic Web Intelligence Conference,
AWIC 2011, Fribourg, Switzerland, January, 2011
The Atlantic Web Intelligence Conference brings
together scientists, engineers, computer users, and
students to exchange and share their experiences,
new ideas, and research results about all aspects
(theory, applications and tools) of intelligent meth-
ods applied to Web based systems, and to discuss
the practical challenges encountered and the solu-
tions adopted. Previous AWIC events were held in
Spain – 2003, Mexico – 2004, Poland – 2005, Israel
– 2006, France – 2007 and Czech Rep. – 2009.The
present 7th Atlantic Web Intelligence Conference
(AWIC’2011) was held during January 26-28, 2011,
at the University of Applied Sciences of Fribourg,
Switzerland. AWIC2011 is organized by the Multi-
media Information System Group (MISG), Institute
of the Technologies of Information and Communi-
cation (iTIC) of the University of Applied Sciences of
Fribourg.
Features
The Atlantic Web Intelligence Conference brings
together scientists, engineers, computer users, and
students to exchange and share their experiences,
new ideas, and research results about all aspects (the-
ory, applications and tools) of intelligent methods
applied to Web based systems, and to discuss the
practical challenges encountered and the [..]
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics); Information Systems Applications
(incl.Internet)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 238 p. 70 illus., 17 in color. (Advances in Intelligent and
Soft Computing, Vol. 86) Softcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18028-6
48 Engineering springer.com
R. Wichert, Fraunhofer Ambient Assisted Living Alliance, Darm-
stadt, Germany; B. Eberhardt, VDE, Frankfurt, Germany (Eds.)
Ambient Assisted Living
4. AAL-Kongress 2011 Berlin, Germany, January 25-26, 2011
In this book, 22 authors discuss development of
Ambient Assisted Living. It presents new technolog-
ical developments which support the autonomy and
independence of individuals with special needs. As
the technological innovation raises also social issues,
the book addresses micro and macro economical
aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional
emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The
presentation is supported by real world examples
and applications.
Features
In this book, 22 authors discuss development of
Ambient Assisted Living. It presents new technolog-
ical developments which support the autonomy and
independence of individuals with special needs. As
the technological innovation raises also social issues,
the book addresses micro and macro economical
aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional
emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The [..]
Contents
Assistance Systems.- Human Machine Interface.-
Platforms.- Activity Recognition.- Sensor Technol-
ogy.- Telemonitoring.
Fields of interest
Biomedical Engineering; R & D / Technology Policy;
Aging; Geriatrics / Gerontology; Computer Appl. in
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 320 p. 123 illus., 51 in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18166-5
G. Cybulski, Medical Research Centre of Polish Academy of Sci-
ences, Warsaw, Poland
Ambulatory Impedance
Cardiography
The Systems and their Applications
The book is divided in 4 parts. In the first one, the
importance of the analysis of the cardiac dynamics
using the ambulatory monitoring technique is pre-
sented. The second part contains the description of
foundations of impedance cardiography (ICG), the
models used to describe the ICG technique and the
description of available systems for ambulatory mon-
itoring of cardiac hemodynamics. The third part
is devoted to the validation of the ambulatory ICG
method, the verification of the quality of long term
ICG recordings and the discussion of the limitations
of this technique. In the last part, some clinical and
research applications of the ICG ambulatory moni-
toring are presented. The simultaneous recordings of
electrocardiogram (ECG) and ICG in the transient
cardiac arrhythmia events illustrate the potential
applications of that method for quantitative analysis
of hemodynamics when the implementation of the
stationary methods would be either difficult or not
possible to do. The book is followed by[..]
Features
”Ambulatory Impedance Cardiography” gives
the reader the necessary physical background of
impedance cardiography (ICG) and currently avail-
able systems for hemodynamics holter monitoring.
It compares ambulatory ICG and other clinically
accepted methods through an updated state-of-the-
art. The book is divided in 4 parts. In the first one,
the importance of the analysis of the cardiac dynam-
ics using the [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Impedance Cardiography.- Ambu-
latory Impedance Cardiography.- Validation of the
method.- Clinical and physiological applications of
Ambulatory Impedance Cardiography.- Final con-
clusions and future directions.
Fields of interest
Biomedical Engineering; Cardiology; Biophysics and
Biological Physics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 150 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 76)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-11986-6
L.M. Correia, Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; H.
Abramowicz, Ericsson Research, Stockholm, Sweden; M. Johns-
son, Ericsson, Stockholm, Sweden; K. Wünstel, Alcatel Lucent Bell
Labs, Stuttgart, Germany (Eds.)
Architecture and Design for the
Future Internet
4WARD Project
Architecture and Design for the Future Internet
addresses the Networks of the Future and the Future
Internet, focusing on networks aspects, offering
both technical and non-technical perspectives. It
presents the main findings of 4WARD (Architec-
ture and Design for the Future Internet), a European
Integrated Project within Framework Programme
7, which addressed this area from an innovative
approach. Today’s network architectures are stifling
innovation, restricting it mostly to the application
level, while the need for structural change is increas-
ingly evident. The absence of adequate facilities to
design, optimise and interoperate new networks cur-
rently forces a convergence to an architecture that
is suboptimal for many applications and that can-
not support innovations within itself, the Internet.
4WARD overcomes this impasse through a set of
radical architectural approaches, built on a strong
mobile and wireless background. The main topics
addressed by the book are: the improved ability to[..]
Features
Architecture and Design for the Future Internet
addresses the Networks of the Future and the Future
Internet, focusing on networks aspects, offering
both technical and non-technical perspectives. It
presents the main findings of 4WARD (Architec-
ture and Design for the Future Internet), a European
Integrated Project within Framework Programme
7, which addressed this area from an innovative
approach. [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. A System Overview.- 3. Socio-
economic.- 4. Network Design.- 5. Naming and
Addressing.- 6. Security Aspects and Principles.-
7. Interdomain Concepts and Quality of Service.-
8. Managing Networks.- 9. How Connectivity is
Established and Managed.- 10. How to Manage and
Search/Retrieve Information Objects.- 11. Use Case-
From Business Scenario to Network Architecture.-
12. Prototype Implementations.- 13. Conclusions.-
Appendix Project Description and Reports.- Glos-
sary.- Index.-
Fields of interest
Communications Engineering, Networks; Informa-
tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXIX, 306 p. (Signals and Communication Technology)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9345-5
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M. Iskander, New York University, New York, USA
Behavior of Pipe Piles in Sand
Plugging & Pore-Water Pressure Generation During Installa-
tion and Loading
One of the major difficulties in predicting the capac-
ity of pipe piles in sand has resulted from a lack of
understanding of the physical processes that con-
trol the behavior of piles during installation and
loading.This monograph presents a detailed blue
print for developing experimental facilities necessary
to identify these processes. These facilities include a
unique instrumented double-walled pipe-pile that is
used to delineate the frictional stresses acting against
the external and internal surfaces of the pile. The
pile is fitted with miniature pore-pressure transduc-
ers to monitor the generation of pore water pressure
during installation and loading. A fast automatic
laboratory pile hammer capable of representing the
phenomena that occur during pile driving was also
developed and used.
Features
One of the major difficulties in predicting the capac-
ity of pipe piles in sand has resulted from a lack of
understanding of the physical processes that con-
trol the behavior of piles during installation and
loading.This monograph presents a detailed blue
print for developing experimental facilities necessary
to identify these processes. These facilities include a
unique instrumented [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Review of Design Guidelines for Piles
in Sand.- Installation Effects on The Capacity of Piles
in Sand.- Experimental Facilities to Study the Behav-
ior of Piles.- Instrumented Double-Wall Pipe Pile.-
Electro-Pneumatic Pile Hammer for Laboratory
Applications.- Geotechnical Properties of the Test
Sand.- Similitude Between Model and Full–Scale
Piles.- Load Tests on The Double–Wall Pipe Pile in
Sand.- Summary, Conclusions, and Recommenda-
tions.
Fields of interest
Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Geo-
graphical Information Systems / Cartography; The-
oretical and Applied Mechanics; Machinery and
Machine Elements
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 272 p. 131 illus. (Springer Series in Geomechanics and
Geoengineering) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13107-3
H. Sawai, Kobe Research Laboratories, Kobe, Japan (Ed.)
Biological Functions for
Information and Communication
Technologies
Theory and Inspiration
By incorporating biologically-inspired functions into
ICT, various types of new-generation information
and communication systems can be created. Just
some example of areas already benefiting from such
design inspiration are network architectures, infor-
mation processing, molecular communication, and
complex network modeling for solving real world-
problems. This book provides the theoretical basis
for understanding these developments and explains
their practical applications. Highlighted inserts
appears throughout to help readers to understand
the very latest topics in these emerging research
fields. The book ends with a more philosophical dis-
cussion on how new ICT solutions can be found by
looking at analogous systems in biology. This new
way of thinking may help researchers and practition-
ers to apply innovative ideas in developing next-gen-
eration technologies.
Features
By incorporating biologically-inspired functions into
ICT, various types of new-generation information
and communication systems can be created. Just
some example of areas already benefiting from such
design inspiration are network architectures, infor-
mation processing, molecular communication, and
complex network modeling for solving real world-
problems. This book provides the theoretical basis
for [..]
Contents
Prologue.- Reconsidering Information and Commu-
nications Technology From Life.- Molecular Com-
munication as a Biological ICT.- Artificial Chemistry
and Molecular Networks.- Signal Transduction in
Biological Systems and Its Possible Uses in Compu-
tation and Communication Systems.- For Deeper
Understanding.
Fields of interest
Engineering Design; Artificial Intelligence (incl.
Robotics); Complexity; Computational Biology /
Bioinformatics; Theoretical and Computational
Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XI, 280 p. 140 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence,
Vol. 320) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15101-9
E. Krause, RWTH Aachen, Germany; Y. Shokin, Institute of Com-
putational Technologies of SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia; M.
Resch, University of Stuttgart, Germany; D. Kröner, University of
Freiburg, Germany; N. Shokina, University of Freiburg, Germany
(Eds.)
Computational Science and High
Performance Computing IV
The 4th Russian-German Advanced Research Workshop,
Freiburg, Germany, October 12 to 16, 2009
This volume contains 27 contributions to the Forth
Russian-German Advanced Research Workshop
on Computational Science and High Performance
Computing presented in October 2009 in Freiburg,
Germany. The workshop was organized jointly by
the High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart
(HLRS), the Institute of Computational Technolo-
gies of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy
of Sciences (ICT SB RAS) and the Section of Applied
Mathematics of the University of Freiburg (IAM
Freiburg) The contributions range from computer
science, mathematics and high performance com-
puting to applications in mechanical and aerospace
engineering. They show a wealth of theoretical work
and simulation experience with a potential of bring-
ing together theoretical mathematical modelling and
usage of high performance computing systems pre-
senting the state of the art of computational tech-
nologies.
Features
This volume contains 27 contributions to the Forth
Russian-German Advanced Research Workshop
on Computational Science and High Performance
Computing presented in October 2009 in Freiburg,
Germany. The workshop was organized jointly by
the High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart
(HLRS), the Institute of Computational Technolo-
gies of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy
of [..]
Contents
Adaptive Modelling of Two-Dimensional Shallow
Water Flows with Wetting And Drying.- HPC Pro-
cessor Technologies and Their Impact on Simu-
lation.- A Parallel Implementation of FEM for a
Boundary Value Problem for the Shallow Water
Equations.- Parallel FVTD for Solving Maxwell
Equations in Dielectric-Metal Composite Media.-
Numerical Modeling of Work of Pulse Aerosol
System of Fire Fighting on Computer Clusters.-
Stagnant Vortex Flow.- Numerical Modelling of
surfaceWaterWaves Arising Due to Movement of
Underwater Landslide on Irregular Bottom Slope.-
Simulation of Geophysical Problems with[..]
Fields of interest
Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Appl. Mathematics /
Computational Methods of Engineering; Numeric
Computing; Fluid- and Aerodynamics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXIV, 380 p. 157 illus., 70 in color. (Notes on Numerical
Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design, Vol. 115) Hard-
cover
50 Engineering springer.com
203,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17769-9
W.H. Tang, The University of Liverpool, UK; Q.H. Wu, The Univer-
sity of Liverpool, UK
Condition Monitoring and
Assessment of Power Transformers
Using Computational Intelligence
In recent years, rapid changes and improvements
have been witnessed in the field of transformer con-
dition monitoring and assessment, especially with
the advances in computational intelligence tech-
niques. Condition Monitoring and Assessment of
Power Transformers Using Computational Intelli-
gence applies a broad range of computational intelli-
gence techniques to deal with practical transformer
operation problems. The approaches introduced are
presented in a concise and flowing manner, tack-
ling complex transformer modelling problems and
uncertainties occurring in transformer fault diagno-
sis. Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power
Transformers Using Computational Intelligence cov-
ers both the fundamental theories and the most up-
to-date research in this rapidly changing field. Many
examples have been included that use real-world
measurements and realistic operating scenarios of
power transformers to fully illustrate the use of com-
putational intelligence techniques for a variety of
transformer[..]
Features
In recent years, rapid changes and improvements
have been witnessed in the field of transformer con-
dition monitoring and assessment, especially with
the advances in computational intelligence tech-
niques. Condition Monitoring and Assessment of
Power Transformers Using Computational Intelli-
gence applies a broad range of computational intelli-
gence techniques to deal with practical transformer
[..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Evolutionary Computation.-
3. Methodologies Dealing With Uncertainty.- 4.
Thermoelectric Analogy Thermal Models for Power
Transformers.- 5. Thermal Model Parameter Identi-
fication and Verification Using Genetic Algorithm.-
6. Transformer Condition Assessment Using Dis-
solved Gas Analysis.- 7. Fault Classification for Dis-
solved Gas Analysis Using Genetic Programming.-
8. Dealing with Uncertainty for Dissolved Gas Anal-
ysis.- 9. Winding Frequency Response Analysis for
Power Transformers.- 10. Winding Parameter Iden-
tification Using an Improved Particle Swarm Opti-
miser.-[..]
Fields of interest
Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Net-
works; Computational Intelligence; Quality Control,
Reliability, Safety and Risk; Simulation and Model-
ing
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 200 p. 75 illus. (Power Systems) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-051-9
M. Adamski, University of Zielona Gora, Poland; A. Barkalov, Uni-
versity of Zielona Gora, Poland; M. W#grzyn, University of Zielona
Gora, Poland (Eds.)
Design of Digital Systems and
Devices
Logic design of digital devices is a very important
part of the Computer Science. It deals with design
and testing of logic circuits for both data-path and
control unit of a digital system. Design methods
depend strongly on logic elements using for imple-
mentation of logic circuits. Different programmable
logic devices are wide used for implementation
of logic circuits. Nowadays, we witness the rapid
growth of new and new chips, but there is a strong
lack of new design methods. This book includes a
variety of design and test methods targeted on dif-
ferent digital devices. It covers methods of digital
system design, the development of theoretical base
for construction and designing of the PLD–based
devices, application of UML for digital design. A
considerable part of the book is devoted to design
methods oriented on implementing control units
using FPGA and CPLD chips. Such important issues
as design of reliable FSMs, automatic design of con-
current logic controllers, the models and methods
for[..]
Features
Logic design of digital devices is a very important
part of the Computer Science. It deals with design
and testing of logic circuits for both data-path and
control unit of a digital system. Design methods
depend strongly on logic elements using for imple-
mentation of logic circuits. Different programmable
logic devices are wide used for [..]
Contents
Part I System Design.- Part II. Digital Design With
Programmable Logic.- Part III Testing, Modeling
and Signal Pprocessing.
Fields of interest
Circuits and Systems; Signal, Image and Speech Pro-
cessing; Computer System Implementation
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 366 p. 195 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineer-
ing, Vol. 79) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17544-2
springer.com Engineering 51
Z. Krishans, Institute of Physical Energetics, Riga, Latvia;
A. Mutule, Institute of Physical Energetics, Riga, Latvia; Y.
Merkuryev, Riga Technical University, Latvia; I. Oleinikova, Insti-
tute of Physical Energetics, Riga, Latvia
Dynamic Management of
Sustainable Development
Methods for Large Technical Systems
Dynamic management of systems development is a
precondition for the realization of sustainable sys-
tem development. This approach allows for the usage
of systems theory methods that take into considera-
tion the interaction of decisions made over time and
space. A characteristic feature of this kind of method
is that the process of sophisticated object develop-
ment over time is examined for optimal decision
selection. This requires the application of modelling
methods that represent properties of the developing
objects, high speed calculation methods for the esti-
mation of technical and economic characteristics,
as well as effective optimization methods. Dynamic
Management of Sustainable Development presents
a concise summary of the authors’ research in the
area of dynamic methods analysis of technical sys-
tems development. Along with systematic illustration
of mathematical methods, considerable attention
is drawn to practical realization and applications.
Dynamic Management of Sustainable[..]
Features
Dynamic management of systems development is a
precondition for the realization of sustainable sys-
tem development. This approach allows for the usage
of systems theory methods that take into considera-
tion the interaction of decisions made over time and
space. A characteristic feature of this kind of method
is that the process of sophisticated object develop-
ment over time is examined for optimal decision [..]
Contents
1. Problem Statement.- 2. Mathematical Basics of
LTS Sustainable Development Dynamic Manage-
ment.- 3. Modelling LTS D-process.- 4. LTS D-pro-
cess Dynamic Optimization on All D-states.- 5.
Optimal Initial States (OIS) Method.- 6. Optimal Ini-
tial States Searching Methods.- 7. LTS Sustainable
Development Management Approximate Methods.-
8. Information Technology for Sustainable Develop-
ment of Electric Power Systems.- 9. The Database.-
10. Software System for Sustainable Development
Management.
Fields of interest
Renewable and Green Energy; Mathematical Mod-
eling and Industrial Mathematics; Special Purpose
and Application-Based Systems; Sustainable Devel-
opment; Renewable and Green Energy; Technology
Management
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXIII, 190 p. 117 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-055-7
H.-J. Kreowski, University of Bremen, Germany; B. Scholz-Reiter,
BIBA Bremen, Germany; K.-D. Thoben, BIBA Bremen, Germany
(Eds.)
Dynamics in Logistics
Second International Conference, LDIC 2009, Bremen, Ger-
many, August 2009, Proceedings
The volume comprises the proceedings of the sec-
ond International Conference on Dynamics in Logis-
tics LDIC 2009. The scope of the conference was
concerned with the identification, analysis, and
description of the dynamics of logistic processes
and networks. The spectrum reached from the plan-
ning and modelling of processes over innovative
methods like autonomous control and knowledge
management to the new technologies provided by
radio frequency identification, mobile communi-
cation, and networking. The growing dynamics
confronts the area of logistics with completely new
challenges: It must become possible to rapidly and
flexibly adapt logistic processes and networks to con-
tinuously changing conditions. LDIC 2009 provided
a forum for the discussion of advances in that mat-
ter. The volume consists of one invited paper and of
47 contributed papers divided into various subjects
including mathematical modelling in transport and
production logistics, routing in dynamic logistic net-
works, sustainable[..]
Features
The volume comprises the proceedings of the sec-
ond International Conference on Dynamics in Logis-
tics LDIC 2009. The scope of the conference was
concerned with the identification, analysis, and
description of the dynamics of logistic processes and
networks. The spectrum reached from the planning
and modelling of processes over innovative methods
like autonomous control and knowledge manage-
ment to the new [..]
Contents
Preface.- Mathematical Modeling in Transport and
Production Logistics.- Routing, Collaboration and
Control.- Information, Communication, Autonomy,
Adaption and Cognition.- Radio Frequency Identifi-
cation.- Production Logistics.- Ports, Container Ter-
minals, Regions and Services.
Fields of interest
Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics,
Marketing; Production / Logistics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIII, 500 p. 150 illus. Hardcover
189,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-11995-8
E. Lughofer, Fuzzy Logic Laboratorium Linz-Hagenberg, Hagen-
berg, Austria
Evolving Fuzzy Systems -
Methodologies, Advanced Concepts
and Applications
In today’s real-world applications, there is an
increasing demand of integrating new information
and knowledge on-demand into model building pro-
cesses to account for changing system dynamics,
new operating conditions, varying human behav-
iors or environmental influences.Evolving fuzzy
systems (EFS) are a powerful tool to cope with this
requirement, as they are able to automatically adapt
parameters, expand their structure and extend their
memory on-the-fly, allowing on-line/real-time mod-
eling. This book comprises several evolving fuzzy
systems approaches which have emerged during the
last decade and highlights the most important incre-
mental learning methods used. The second part is
dedicated to advanced concepts for increasing per-
formance, robustness, process-safety and reliability,
for enhancing user-friendliness and enlarging the
field of applicability of EFS and for improving the
interpretability and understandability of the evolved
models. The third part underlines the usefulness and
necessity of[..]
Features
In today’s real-world applications, there is an
increasing demand of integrating new information
and knowledge on-demand into model building pro-
cesses to account for changing system dynamics, new
operating conditions, varying human behaviors or
environmental influences.Evolving fuzzy [..]
Contents
I. Introduction.- Part I - Basic Methodologies.- II.
Basic Algorithms for EFS.- III. EFS Approaches for
Regression and Classification.- Part II - Advanced
Concepts.- IV. Towards Robust and Process-Save
EFS.- V. On Improving Performance and Increasing
Useability of EFS.- VI. Interpretability Issues in EFS.-
Part III – Applications.- VII. Online System Iden-
tification and Prediction.- VIII. On-Line Fault and
Anomaly Detection.- IX. Visual Inspection Systems.-
X. Further (Potential) Application Fields.- Epilog -
Achievements, Open Problems and New Challenges
in EFS.
Fields of interest
Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of
Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXIV, 456 p. 147 illus., 6 in color. (Studies in Fuzziness and
Soft Computing, Vol. 266) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18086-6
52 Engineering springer.com
E. Rocon, Biongineering group, IAI-CSIC, Madrid, Spain; J.L. Pons,
Biongineering group, IAI-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
Exoskeletons in Rehabilitation
Robotics
Tremor Suppression
The new technological advances opened widely the
application field of robots. Robots are moving from
the classical application scenario with structured
industrial environments and tedious repetitive tasks
to new application environments that require more
interaction with the humans. It is in this context that
the concept of Wearable Robots (WRs) has emerged.
One of the most exciting and challenging aspects
in the design of biomechatronics wearable robots
is that the human takes a place in the design, this
fact imposes several restrictions and requirements in
the design of this sort of devices. The key distinctive
aspect in wearable robots is their intrinsic dual cog-
nitive and physical interaction with humans. The key
role of a robot in a physical human–robot interaction
(pHRI) is the generation of supplementary forces to
empower and overcome human physical limits. The
crucial role of a cognitive human–robot interaction
(cHRI) is to make the human aware of the possibili-
ties of the robot while[..]
Features
The new technological advances opened widely the
application field of robots. Robots are moving from
the classical application scenario with structured
industrial environments and tedious repetitive tasks
to new application environments that require more
interaction with the humans. It is in this context that
the concept of Wearable Robots [..]
Contents
Introduction. Exoskeletons in rehabilitation
robotics.- Pathological Tremor Management.- Upper
limb exoskeleton for tremor suppression. Cognitive
HR interaction.- Upper limb exoskeleton for tremor
suppression. Physical HR interaction.- Upper limb
exoskeleton for tremor suppression. Validation.-
Summary, conclusions and upcoming research.
Fields of interest
Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics); Rehabilitation
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 138 p. 68 illus., 36 in color. (Springer Tracts in
Advanced Robotics, Vol. 69) Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17658-6
J.J. Xiong, Beihang University, China; R.A. Shenoi, University of
Southampton, UK
Fatigue and Fracture Reliability
Engineering
Fatigue and Fracture Reliability Engineering is
an attempt to present an integrated and unified
approach to reliability determination of fatigue and
fracture behaviour, incorporating probability, statis-
tics and other related areas.A series of original and
practical approaches, are suggested in Fatigue and
Fracture Reliability Engineering, including new tech-
niques in determining fatigue and fracture perfor-
mances. It also carries out an investigation into static
and fatigue properties, and into the failure mech-
anisms of unnotched and notched CFR compos-
ite laminates with different lay-ups to optimize the
stacking sequence effect. Further benefits include:a
novel convergence-divergence counting procedure
to extract all load cycles from a load history of diver-
gence-convergence waves;practical scatter factor for-
mulae to determine the safe fatigue crack initiation
and propagation lives from the results of a single
full-scale test of a complete structure; anda nonlinear
differential kinetic model for[..]
Features
Fatigue and Fracture Reliability Engineering is
an attempt to present an integrated and unified
approach to reliability determination of fatigue and
fracture behaviour, incorporating probability, statis-
tics and other related areas.A series of original and
practical approaches, are suggested in Fatigue and
Fracture Reliability Engineering, including new tech-
niques in determining [..]
Contents
1. Deterministic Theorem on Fatigue and Fracture.-
2. Reliability and Confidence Levels of Fatigue Life.-
3. Principles Underpinning Reliability based Predic-
tion of Fatigue and Fracture Behaviours.- 4. Data
Treatment and Generation of Fatigue Load Spec-
trum.- 5. Reliability Design and Assessment for
Total Structural Life.- 6. Reliability Prediction for
Fatigue Damage and Residual Life in Composites.- 7.
Chaotic Fatigue.
Fields of interest
Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Statis-
tics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science,
Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Metallic Materials;
Machinery and Machine Elements; Engineering
Design
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 314 p. 117 illus., 4 in color. (Springer Series in Reliabil-
ity Engineering) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-217-9
N. Meskin, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; K. Khorasani, Concordia
University, Montreal, Canada
Fault Detection and Isolation
Multi-Vehicle Unmanned Systems
“Fault Detection and Isolation: Multi-Vehicle
Unmanned System” deals with the design and devel-
opment of fault detection and isolation algorithms
for unmanned vehicles such as spacecraft, aerial
drones and other related vehicles. Addressing fault
detection and isolation is a key step towards design-
ing autonomous, fault-tolerant cooperative control
of networks of unmanned systems. This book pro-
poses a solution based on a geometric approach, and
presents new theoretical findings for fault detection
and isolation in Markovian jump systems. Also dis-
cussed are the effects of large environmental dis-
turbances, as well as communication channels, on
unmanned systems. The book proposes novel solu-
tions to difficulties like robustness issues, as well as
communication channel anomalies. “Fault Detection
and Isolation: Multi-Vehicle Unmanned System” is
an ideal book for researchers and engineers working
in the fields of fault detection, as well as networks of
unmanned vehicles.
Features
Fault Detection and Isolation: Multi-Vehicle
Unmanned Systems deals with the design and devel-
opment of fault detection and isolation algorithms
for unmanned vehicles such as spacecraft, aerial
drones and other related vehicles. Addressing fault
detection and isolation is a key step towards design-
ing autonomous, fault-tolerant cooperative control
of networks of unmanned systems. This book [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Geometric Approach to Fault Detec-
tion and Isolation.- Fault Detection and Isolation in
a Network of Unmanned Vehicles: Ideal Commu-
nication Channels.- A Robust Fault Detection and
Isolation Scheme with a Disturbance Decoupling
Property.- Compensating for Communication Chan-
nels Effects in Fault Detection and Isolation
Fields of interest
Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Systems Theory,
Control; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIX, 166 p. 40 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-8392-3
springer.com Engineering 53
J. Xu, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; X. Zhou, Sichuan Uni-
versity, Chengdu, China
Fuzzy-Like Multiple Objective
Decision Making
Decision makers usually face multiple, conflicting
objectives and the complicated fuzzy-like environ-
ments in the real world. What are the fuzzy-like
environments? How do we model the multiple objec-
tive decision making problems under fuzzy-like envi-
ronments? How do you deal with these models? In
order to answer these questions, this book provides
an up-to-date methodology system for fuzzy-like
multiple objective decision making, which includes
modelling system, model analysis system, algorithm
system and application system in structure optimiza-
tion problem, selection problem, purchasing prob-
lem, inventory problem, logistics problem and so
on. Researchers, practitioners and students in man-
agement science, operations research, information
science, system science and engineering science will
find this work a useful reference.
Features
Decision makers usually face multiple, conflicting
objectives and the complicated fuzzy-like environ-
ments in the real world. What are the fuzzy-like
environments? How do we model the multiple objec-
tive decision making problems under fuzzy-like envi-
ronments? How do you deal with these models? In
order to answer these questions, this book provides
an up-to-date methodology system for [..]
Contents
Part 1 Fuzzy Set Theory.- Part 2 Fuzzy Multiple
Objective Decision Making.- Part 3 Fuzzy Random
Multiple Objective Decision Making.- Part 4 Bifuzzy
Multiple Objective Decision Making.- Part 5 Fuzzy
Rough Multiple Objective Decision Making.
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXII, 442 p. 79 illus. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Comput-
ing, Vol. 263) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16894-9
I. Progri, Giftet Inc., Worcester, MA, USA
Geolocation of RF Signals
Principles and Simulations
Geolocation of RF Signals—Principles and Sim-
ulations offers an overview of the best practices
and innovative techniques in the art and science of
geolocation over the last twenty years. It covers all
research and development aspects including theo-
retical analysis, RF signals, geolocation techniques,
key block diagrams, and practical principle simula-
tion examples in the frequency band from 100 MHz
to 18 GHz or even 60 GHz. Starting with RF sig-
nals, the book progressively examines various sig-
nal bands – such as VLF, LF, MF, HF, VHF, UHF, L,
S, C, X, Ku, and, K and the corresponding geoloca-
tion requirements per band and per application –
to achieve required performance objectives of up to
0º precision. Part II follows a step-by-step approach
of RF geolocation techniques and concludes with
notes on state-of-the-art geolocation designs as
well as advanced features found in signal generator
instruments.Drawing upon years of practical experi-
ence and using numerous examples and illustrative
applications,[..]
Features
Geolocation of RF Signals—Principles and Sim-
ulations offers an overview of the best practices
and innovative techniques in the art and science of
geolocation over the last twenty years. It covers all
research and development aspects including theoret-
ical analysis, RF signals, geolocation techniques, key
block diagrams, and practical principle [..]
Contents
Introduction to Geolocation of RF Signals.- Require-
ments for Description of Geolocation of RF Signals
Systems.- RF Signals.- Adaptive Array Algorithms
for Geolocation of RF Signals.- Recursive Algorithms
for Adaptive Array Systems.- Adaptive Array Beam-
forming for Interference Mitigation for GRFS Sys-
tems.
Fields of interest
Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Signal,
Image and Speech Processing; Communications
Engineering, Networks
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 330 p. 100 illus. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7951-3
Y. Shi, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China; M.-
H. Lim, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; B.K. Pani-
grahi, Indian Institute of Technology, New Dehli, India (Eds.)
Handbook of Swarm Intelligence
Concepts, Principles and Applications
From nature, we observe swarming behavior in the
form of ant colonies, bird flocking, animal herding,
honey bees, swarming of bacteria, and many more.
It is only in recent years that researchers have taken
notice of such natural swarming systems as culmina-
tion of some form of innate collective intelligence,
albeit swarm intelligence (SI) - a metaphor that
inspires a myriad of computational problem-solving
techniques. In computational intelligence, swarm-
like algorithms have been successfully applied to
solve many real-world problems in engineering and
sciences. This handbook volume serves as a use-
ful foundational as well as consolidatory state-of-
art collection of articles in the field from various
researchers around the globe. It has a rich collection
of contributions pertaining to the theoretical and
empirical study of single and multi-objective variants
of swarm intelligence based algorithms like particle
swarm optimization (PSO), ant colony optimization
(ACO), bacterial foraging optimization[..]
Features
From nature, we observe swarming behavior in the
form of ant colonies, bird flocking, animal herding,
honey bees, swarming of bacteria, and many more.
It is only in recent years that researchers have taken
notice of such natural swarming systems as culmina-
tion of some form of innate collective intelligence,
albeit swarm intelligence (SI) - a [..]
Contents
Part A: Particle Swarm Optimization.- Part B: Bee
Colony Optimization.- Part C: Ant Colony Opti-
mization.-Part D: Other Swarm Techniques.
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2010. XII, 544 p. 211 illus., 54 in color. (Adaptation, Learning, and
Optimization, Vol. 8) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17389-9
54 Engineering springer.com
Y. Yu, Technical University Eindhoven, Netherlands; P.G.M. Bal-
tus, Technical University Eindhoven, Netherlands; A.H.M. van
Roermund, Technical University Eindhoven, Netherlands
Integrated 60GHz RF Beamforming
in CMOS
Integrated 60GHz RF Beamforming in CMOS
describes new concepts and design techniques that
can be used for 60GHz phased array systems. First,
general trends and challenges in low-cost high data-
rate 60GHz wireless system are studied, and the
phased array technique is introduced to improve the
system performance. Second, the system require-
ments of phase shifters are analyzed, and different
phased array architectures are compared. Third,
the design and implementation of 60GHz passive
and active phase shifters in a CMOS technology are
presented. Fourth, the integration of 60GHz phase
shifters with other key building blocks such as low
noise amplifiers and power amplifiers are described
in detail. Finally, this book describes the integration
of a 60GHz CMOS amplifier and an antenna in a
printed circuit-board (PCB) package.
Features
The 60GHz band is promising for applications such
as high-speed short-range wireless personal area net-
work (WPAN), real time video streaming at rates
of several Gbps, automotive radar, and mm-Wave
imaging, since it provides a large amount of band-
width that can freely (i.e. without a license) be used
worldwide. However, transceivers at 60GHz pose
several additional challenges over microwave [..]
Contents
1 Introduction. 2 Millimeter-Wave Wireless Com-
munication. 3 Phased Arrays and Architecture Selec-
tion. 4 RF Phase Shifters for Phased Arrays. 5 A
60GHz Passive Phase Shifter. 6 A 60GHz Active
Phase Shifter Integrated with LNA. 7 A 60GHz
Active Phase Shifter Integrated with PA. 8 Flip-Chip
Integration. 9 Summary. List of symbols and abbre-
viations. References. Biography.
Fields of interest
Circuits and Systems; Semiconductors; Microwaves,
RF and Optical Engineering
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 150 p. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0661-3
J. Zhang, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK; L. Shao, University
of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK; L. Zhang, Microsoft Research Asia, Bei-
ijing, PR China; G.A. Jones, Kingston University, Surrey, UK (Eds.)
Intelligent Video Event Analysis and
Understanding
With the vast development of Internet and media
technologies, intelligent video event analysis is a
gradually growing field of research in recent decades.
Significant challenges include how to handle back-
ground clutter, occlusions, as well as interactions.
Another difficulty is the lacking of widely accepted
definition of event in the literature. Though the
research achievement is still far from its promise,
steady progress has been made in past years. This
book collects a set of selected contributions in this
area from international experts including leading
academic researchers, and industrial practitioners. It
presents the latest advances of intelligent video event
analysis in both theoretical and application view-
points.
Features
With the vast development of Internet and media
technologies, intelligent video event analysis is a
gradually growing field of research in recent decades.
Significant challenges include how to handle back-
ground clutter, occlusions, as well as interactions.
Another difficulty is the lacking of widely accepted
definition of event in the literature. Though the [..]
Contents
The Understanding of Meaningful Events in Ges-
ture-based Interaction.- Apply GPCA to Motion
Segmentation.- Gait analysis and human motion
tracking.-Spatio-temporal Dynamic Texture
Descriptors for Human Motion Recognition.- Effi-
cient Object Localization with Variation-normal-
ized Gaussianized Vector Representation.- Fusion of
Motion and Appearance for Robust People Detection
in Cluttered Scenes.- Understanding Sports Video
Using Players Trajectories.- Real-Time Face Recog-
nition from Surveillance Video.-Event Understand-
ing of Human-object Interaction: Object Movement
Detection via Stable[..]
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Signal, Image and
Speech Processing; Image Processing and Computer
Vision; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2010. X, 250 p. 163 illus., 87 in color. (Studies in Computational
Intelligence, Vol. 332) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17553-4
T.H. Glisson, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Introduction to Circuit Analysis and
Design
Introduction to Circuit Analysis and Design takes
the view that circuits have inputs and outputs,
and that relations between inputs and outputs and
the terminal characteristics of circuits at input
and output ports are all-important in analysis and
design. Two-port models, input resistance, output
impedance, gain, loading effects, and frequency
response are treated in more depth than is tradi-
tional. Due attention to these topics is essential
preparation for design, provides useful preparation
for subsequent courses in electronic devices and cir-
cuits, and eases the transition from circuits to sys-
tems.
Features
Introduction to Circuit Analysis and Design takes
the view that circuits have inputs and outputs,
and that relations between inputs and outputs and
the terminal characteristics of circuits at input
and output ports are all-important in analysis and
design. Two-port models, input resistance, output
impedance, gain, loading effects, and frequency
response are treated in more depth than is tradi-
tional. Due [..]
Contents
Preface. 1 Introduction. 2 Current, Voltage, and
Resistance. 3 Circuit Elements, Circuit Diagrams,
and Kirchhoff’s Laws. 4 Equivalent Circuits. 5 Work
and Power. 6 Dependent Sources and Unilateral
Two-Port Circuits. 7 Operational Ampli#ers I. 8
Capacitance. 9 Inductance. 10 Complex Arithmetic
and Algebra. 11 Transient Analysis. 12 Sinusoids,
Phasors, and Impedance. 13 Complex Power. 14
Three-Phase Circuits. 15 Transfer Functions and
Frequency-Domain Analysis. 16 Fourier Series. 17
Operational Ampli#ers II: AC Model and Applica-
tions. 18 Laplace Transformation and s-Domain Cir-
cuit[..]
Fields of interest
Circuits and Systems
Target groups
Lower undergraduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XV, 768 p. Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9442-1
springer.com Engineering 55
T.T. Allen, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Introduction to Discrete Event
Simulation and Agent-based
Modeling
Voting Systems, Health Care, Military, and Manufacturing
Discrete event simulation and agent-based modeling
are increasingly recognized as critical for diagnosing
and solving process issues in complex systems. Intro-
duction to Discrete Event Simulation and Agent-
based Modeling covers the techniques needed for
success in all phases of simulation projects. These
include: • Definition – The reader will learn how
to plan a project and communicate using a char-
ter. • Input analysis – The reader will discover how
to determine defensible sample sizes for all needed
data collections. They will also learn how to fit dis-
tributions to that data. • Simulation – The reader
will understand how simulation controllers work,
the Monte Carlo (MC) theory behind them, mod-
ern verification and validation, and ways to speed
up simulation using variation reduction techniques
and other methods. • Output analysis – The reader
will be able to establish simultaneous intervals on key
responses and apply selection and ranking, design of
experiments (DOE), and black box optimization[..]
Features
Discrete event simulation and agent-based modeling
are increasingly recognized as critical for diagnosing
and solving process issues in complex systems. Intro-
duction to Discrete Event Simulation and Agent-
based Modeling covers the techniques needed for
success in all phases of simulation projects. These
include: Definition – The reader will learn how to
plan a project and communicate using a [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Probability Theory and Monte
Carlo.- 3. Input Analysis.- 4. Simulating Waiting
Times.- 5. Output Analysis.- 6. Theory of Queues.- 7.
Decision Support and Voting Systems Case Study.-
8. Variance Reduction Techniques and Quasi-Monte
Carlo.- 9. Simulation Software and Visual Basic.- 10.
Introduction to ARENA Software.- 11. Advanced
Modeling with ARENA.- 12. Agents and New Direc-
tions.- 13. Answers to Odd Problems.
Fields of interest
Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics,
Marketing; Simulation and Modeling; Statistics for
Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry
and Earth Sciences; Operation Research / Decision
Theory
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XII, 215 p. 90 illus. Hardcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-138-7
E.H.Y. Lim, Hong Kong, China; J.N.K. Liu, The Hong Kong Poly-
technic University, China; R.S.T. Lee, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Knowledge Seeker - Ontology
Modelling for Information Search
and Management
A Compendium
The Knowledge Seeker is a useful system to develop
various intelligent applications such as ontol-
ogy-based search engine, ontology-based text clas-
sification system, ontological agent system, and
semantic web system etc. The Knowledge Seeker
contains four different ontological components.
First, it defines the knowledge representation model
¡V Ontology Graph. Second, an ontology learning
process that based on chi-square statistics is pro-
posed for automatic learning an Ontology Graph
from texts for different domains. Third, it defines
an ontology generation method that transforms the
learning outcome to the Ontology Graph format for
machine processing and also can be visualized for
human validation. Fourth, it defines different onto-
logical operations (such as similarity measurement
and text classification) that can be carried out with
the use of generated Ontology Graphs. The final goal
of the KnowledgeSeeker system framework is that it
can improve the traditional information system with
higher[..]
Features
The KnowledgeSeeker is a useful system to develop
various intelligent applications such as ontol-
ogy-based search engine, ontology-based text clas-
sification system, ontological agent system, and
semantic web system etc. The KnowledgeSeeker con-
tains four different ontological components. First,
it defines the knowledge representation model ¡V
Ontology Graph. Second, an ontology learning pro-
cess that based [..]
Contents
Part I Introduction.- Part II KnowledgeSeeker - An
Ontology Modeling and Learning Framework.- Part
III KnowledgeSeeker Applications.
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics); Operation Research / Decision The-
ory
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXVI, 238 p. 176 illus., 55 in color. (Intelligent Systems Ref-
erence Library, Vol. 8) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17915-0
J.P. Davim, University of Aveiro, Portugal (Ed.)
Machining of Hard Materials
Hard machining is a relatively recent technology
that can be defined as a machining operation, using
tools with geometrically defined cutting edges, of
a work piece that has hardness values typically in
the 45-70HRc range. This operation always presents
the challenge of selecting a cutting tool insert that
facilitates high-precision machining of the compo-
nent, but it presents several advantages when com-
pared with the traditional methodology based in
finish grinding operations after heat treatment of
work pieces. Machining of Hard Materials aims to
provide the reader with the fundamentals and recent
advances in the field of hard machining of materials.
All the chapters are written by international experts
in this important field of research. They cover top-
ics such as: • advanced cutting tools for the machin-
ing of hard materials; • the mechanics of cutting and
chip formation; • surface integrity; • modelling and
simulation; and • computational methods and opti-
mization. Machining of Hard Materials[..]
Features
Hard machining is a relatively recent technology
that can be defined as a machining operation, using
tools with geometrically defined cutting edges, of a
work piece that has hardness values typically in the
45-70HRc range. This operation always presents the
challenge of selecting a cutting tool insert that facil-
itates high-precision machining of the component,
but it presents several advantages when [..]
Contents
1. Machining of Hard Materials - Definition and
Industrial Applications.- 2. Advanced Cutting
Tools.- 3. Mechanics of Cutting and Chip Forma-
tion.- 4. Surface Integrity.- 5. Finite Element Mod-
elling and Simulation.- 6. Computational Methods
and Optimization
Fields of interest
Manufacturing, Machines, Tools; Machinery and
Machine Elements; Tribology, Corrosion and Coat-
ings; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment;
Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 211 p. 181 illus., 8 in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-449-4
56 Engineering springer.com
H.W. Haslach Jr., University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
Maximum Dissipation Non-
Equilibrium Thermodynamics and
its Geometric Structure
Maximum Dissipation: Non-Equilibrium Thermo-
dynamics and its Geometric Structure explores the
thermodynamics of non-equilibrium processes in
materials. The book develops a general technique
created in order to construct nonlinear evolution
equations describing non-equilibrium processes,
while also developing a geometric context for non-
equilibrium thermodynamics. Solid materials are
the main focus in this volume, but the construction
is shown to also apply to fluids. This volume also: •
Explains the theory behind thermodynamically-con-
sistent construction of non-linear evolution equa-
tions for non-equilibrium processes • Provides a
geometric setting for non-equilibrium thermody-
namics through several standard models, which are
defined as maximum dissipation processes • Empha-
sizes applications to the time-dependent modeling
of soft biological tissue Maximum Dissipation: Non-
Equilibrium Thermodynamics and its Geometric
Structure will be valuable for researchers, engineers
and graduate students in[..]
Features
Maximum Dissipation Non-Equilibrium Thermo-
dynamics and its Geometric Structure explores the
thermodynamics of non-equilibrium processes in
materials. The book develops a general technique to
construct nonlinear evolution equations describing
non-equilibrium processes, while also developing a
geometric context for non-equilibrium thermody-
namics. Solid materials are the main focus in this [..]
Contents
History of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics.-
Energy Methods.- Evolution Construction for
Homogeneous Thermodynamic Systems.- Viscoelas-
ticity.- Viscoplasticity.- The Thermodynamic Relax-
ation Modulus as a Multi-scale Bridge from the
Atomic Level to the Bulk Material.- Contact Geomet-
ric Structure for Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics.
Bifurcations in the Generalized Energy Function.-
Evolution Construction for Non-homogeneous
Thermodynamic Systems.- Electromagnetism and
Joule Heating.- Fracture.
Fields of interest
Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass
Transfer; Thermodynamics; Biomaterials; Mechani-
cal Engineering
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XI, 312 p. 50 illus. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7764-9
M. Saka, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan (Ed.)
Metallic Micro and Nano Materials
Fabrication with Atomic Diffusion
This book focuses on the metallic Nano- and Micro-
materials (NMMs) fabricated by physical techniques
such as atomic diffusion. A new technology for fabri-
cating NMMs by atomic diffusion is presented. Two
kinds of atomic diffusion are treated; one is a phe-
nomenon caused by electron flow in high density
and called electromigration and the other is stress
migration which depends on a gradient of hydro-
static stress in a material. In three parts, the book
describes the theory of atomic diffusion, the evalu-
ation of physical properties and the treatment and
applications of metallic NNMS. The new methods
such as atomic diffusion are expected are expected to
be crucial for the fabrication of NNMs in the future
and to partially replace methods based on chemical
reactions.
Features
This book focuses on the metallic Nano- and Micro-
materials (NMMs) fabricated by physical techniques
such as atomic diffusion. A new technology for fabri-
cating NMMs by atomic diffusion is presented. Two
kinds of atomic diffusion are treated; one is a phe-
nomenon caused by electron flow in high density
and called electromigration and the other is stress
migration which depends on a gradient of hydro-
static [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Basis of atomic diffusion.-Fabrication
of nano/micoromaterials.-Evaluation of mechani-
cal properties.- Evaluation of electrical properties.-
Modification of nano/micromaterials.- Device and
system integration.- Summary
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Nan-
otechnology; Solid State Physics; Spectroscopy and
Microscopy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. IX, 250 p. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15410-2
L. Fedele, Università di Roma Sapienza, Italy
Methodologies and Techniques for
Advanced Maintenance
The management of technical plants for productiv-
ity and safety is generally a complex activity, particu-
larly when many plants in one territory are affected,
quality guarantees and cost results are required, and
the technology involved is heterogeneous and inno-
vative. To enable readers to manage technical plants
efficiently, despite the above complications, Method-
ologies and Techniques for Advanced Maintenance
presents theories, methodologies and practical tools
for the realization of an intelligent maintenance
management system for distant monitoring. It also
covers the development and running of a remote
control center. The so-called granted availability
management system (GrAMS) was conceived to
enable organizations involved in technical-industrial
plant management to move towards “well known
availability” and “zero failures” management. In par-
ticular, Methodologies and Techniques for Advanced
Maintenance deals with the diagnostic aspects and
safety levels of technical plants (such as elevators,[..]
Features
The management of technical plants for productiv-
ity and safety is generally a complex activity, particu-
larly when many plants in one territory are affected,
quality guarantees and cost results are required, and
the technology involved is heterogeneous and inno-
vative. To enable readers to manage technical plants
efficiently, despite the above complications, Method-
ologies and Techniques for [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Planning and Managing Main-
tenance.- 3. The Life Cycle of Products and Systems
and Logistical Engineering.- 4. Maintenance Poli-
cies and Strategies.- 5. From Basic Maintenance to
Advanced Maintenance.- 6. Testability and Prognos-
tics.- 7. Intelligent Telematic Maintenance Systems
for the Management of Technical Plants.- 8. Model
for the Overall Evaluation of Management and
Maintenance Contracts.- 9. The System of Unified
Diagnostics and Standard Maintenance of Bridges
and Infrastructures.
Fields of interest
Facility Management; Building Repair and Mainte-
nance; Communications Engineering, Networks
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 243 p. 62 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-102-8
springer.com Engineering 57
F. Hadzic, Digital Ecosystems and Business Intelligence, Bentley,
Australia; H. Tan, Bothell, WA , USA; T.S. Dillon, Curtin University,
Perth, Australia
Mining of Data with Complex
Structures
Mining of Data with Complex Structures:- Clar-
ifies the type and nature of data with complex
structure including sequences, trees and graphs-
Provides a detailed background of the state-of-
the-art of sequence mining, tree mining and graph
mining.- Defines the essential aspects of the tree
mining problem: subtree types, support definitions,
constraints.- Outlines the implementation issues one
needs to consider when developing tree mining algo-
rithms (enumeration strategies, data structures, etc.)-
Details the Tree Model Guided (TMG) approach for
tree mining and provides the mathematical model
for the worst case estimate of complexity of mining
ordered induced and embedded subtrees.- Explains
the mechanism of the TMG framework for min-
ing ordered/unordered induced/embedded and dis-
tance-constrained embedded subtrees.- Provides
a detailed comparison of the different tree mining
approaches highlighting the characteristics and ben-
efits of each approach.- Overviews the implications
and potential[..]
Features
Mining of Data with Complex Structures:- Clar-
ifies the type and nature of data with complex
structure including sequences, trees and graphs-
Provides a detailed background of the state-of-
the-art of sequence mining, tree mining and graph
mining.- Defines the essential aspects of the tree
mining problem: subtree types, support definitions,
constraints.- [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Tree Mining Problem.- Algorithm
Development Issues.- Tree Model Guided Frame-
work.- TMG Framework for Mining Ordered Sub-
trees.- TMG Framework for Mining Unordered
Subtrees.- Mining Distance-Constrained Embedded
Subtrees.- Mining Maximal And Closed Frequent
Subtrees.- Tree Mining Applications.- Extension
of TMG Framework for Mining Frequent Subse-
quences.- Graph Mining.- New Research Directions.
Fields of interest
Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of
Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2010. XX, 328 p. 136 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence,
Vol. 333) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17556-5
X. Wang, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Ed.)
Mixed Reality and Human-Robot
Interaction
MR technologies play an increasing role in differ-
ent aspects of human-robot interactions. The visual
combination of digital contents with real working
spaces creates a simulated environment that is set
out to enhance these aspects. This book presents and
discusses fundamental scientific issues, technical
implementations, lab testing, and industrial applica-
tions and case studies of Mixed Reality in Human-
Robot Interaction. It is a reference book that not
only acts as meta-book in the field that defines and
frames Mixed Reality use in Human-Robot Inter-
action, but also addresses up-coming trends and
emerging directions of the field.This volume offers
a comprehensive reference volume to the state-of-
the-art in the area of MR in Human-Robot Interac-
tion, an excellent mix of contributions from lead-
ing researcher/experts in multiple disciplines from
academia and industry. All authors are experts and/
or top researchers in their respective areas and each
of the chapters has been rigorously reviewed for[..]
Features
MR technologies play an increasing role in differ-
ent aspects of human-robot interactions. The visual
combination of digital contents with real working
spaces creates a simulated environment that is set
out to enhance these aspects. This book presents and
discusses fundamental scientific issues, technical
implementations, lab testing, and industrial applica-
tions and case studies of [..]
Contents
Preface.- Table of Contents.- Chapter 1 What is
Mixed Reality, ANYWay? Considering the Bound-
aries of mixed reality in the Context of Robots , by
J. Young, E. Sharlin, and T. Igarashi.- Chapter 2
User-Centered HRI: HRI Research Methodology for
Designers, by M. Kim, K. Oh, J.Choi, J. Jung, and Y.
Kim.- Chapter 3 Mental Transformations in Human-
Robot interaction, by B.P. DeJong, J. E. Colgate, and
M.A. Peshkin.- Chapter 4 Computational Cogni-
tive Modeling of Human-Robot Interaction Using a
GOMS Methodology, by D.B. Kaber, S.H. Kim, and
X. Wang.- Chapter 5 A Mixed Reality Based Teleop-
eration[..]
Fields of interest
Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Artificial Intelli-
gence (incl. Robotics); Computer-Aided Engineer-
ing (CAD, CAE) and Design; Information Systems
Applications (incl.Internet); Interaction Design;
Visualization
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 166 p. 70 illus. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automa-
tion: Science and Engineering, Vol. 47) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0581-4
Á. Herrero, University of Burgos, Burgos, Spain; E. Corchado, Uni-
versity of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain (Eds.)
Mobile Hybrid Intrusion Detection
The MOVICAB-IDS System
This monograph comprises work on network-based
Intrusion Detection (ID) that is grounded in visuali-
sation and hybrid Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has
led to the design of MOVICAB-IDS (MObile VIsu-
alisation Connectionist Agent-Based IDS), a novel
Intrusion Detection System (IDS), which is com-
prehensively described in this book.This novel IDS
combines different AI paradigms to visualise net-
work traffic for ID at packet level. It is based on a
dynamic Multiagent System (MAS), which integrates
an unsupervised neural projection model and the
Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) paradigm through the
use of deliberative agents that are capable of learning
and evolving with the environment.The proposed
novel hybrid IDS provides security personnel with a
synthetic, intuitive snapshot of network traffic and
protocol interactions. This visualisation interface
supports the straightforward detection of anomalous
situations and their subsequent identification. The
performance of MOVICAB-IDS was tested through
a novel[..]
Features
This monograph comprises work on network-based
Intrusion Detection (ID) that is grounded in visuali-
sation and hybrid Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has
led to the design of MOVICAB-IDS (MObile VIsu-
alisation Connectionist Agent-Based IDS), a novel
Intrusion Detection System (IDS), which is compre-
hensively described in this book.This novel IDS com-
bines different AI paradigms [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Visualisation, Artificial Intelligence,
and Security.- Previous Work on NID.- A Novel
Hybrid IDS.- Experiments & Results.- Testing & Val-
idation.- Discussion & Conclusions.
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 146 p. 33 illus., 29 in color. (Studies in Computational
Intelligence, Vol. 334) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18298-3
58 Engineering springer.com
G. Rigatos, Unit of Industrial Automation, Rion Patras, Greece
Modelling and Control for
Intelligent Industrial Systems
Adaptive Algorithms in Robotics and Industrial Engineering
Incorporating intelligence in industrial systems can
help to increase productivity, cut-off production
costs, and to improve working conditions and safety
in industrial environments. This need has resulted
in the rapid development of modeling and control
methods for industrial systems and robots, of fault
detection and isolation methods for the prevention
of critical situations in industrial work-cells and pro-
duction plants, of optimization methods aiming at
a more profitable functioning of industrial installa-
tions and robotic devices and of machine intelligence
methods aiming at reducing human intervention
in industrial systems operation.To this end, the
book analyzes and extends some main directions
of research in modeling and control for industrial
systems. These are: (i) industrial robots, (ii) mobile
robots and autonomous vehicles, (iii) adaptive and
robust control of electromechanical systems, (iv)
filtering and stochastic estimation for multisensor
fusion and sensorless control of industrial[..]
Features
Incorporating intelligence in industrial systems can
help to increase productivity, cut-off production
costs, and to improve working conditions and safety
in industrial environments. This need has resulted
in the rapid development of modeling and control
methods for industrial systems and robots, of fault
detection and isolation [..]
Contents
Industrial robots in contact-free operation.- Indus-
trial robots in compliance tasks.- Mobile robots and
autonomous vehicles.- Adaptive control methods
for industrial systems .-Robust control methods for
industrial systems.- Filtering and estimation meth-
ods for industrial systems.- Sensor fusion-based
control for industrial systems.- Fault detection and
isolation for industrial systems.- Application of fault
diagnosis to industrial systems.- Optimization meth-
ods for motion planning of multi-robot systems.-
Optimization methods for target tracking by multi-
robot systems.- Optimization[..]
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Robotics and Automa-
tion; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXX, 382 p. 220 illus., 134 in color. (Intelligent Systems Ref-
erence Library, Vol. 7) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17874-0
E. Ostertag, University of Strasbourg, France
Mono- and Multivariable Control
and Estimation
Linear, Quadratic and LMI Methods
This book presents the various design methods of a
state-feedback control law and of an observer. The
considered systems are of continuous-time and of
discrete-time nature, monovariable or multivari-
able, the last ones being of main consideration. Three
different approaches are described: • Linear design
methods, with an emphasis on decoupling strategies,
and a general formula for multivariable controller or
observer design; • Quadratic optimization methods:
Linear Quadratic Control (LQC), optimal Kalman
filtering, Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) control; •
Linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) to solve linear and
quadratic problems. The duality between control and
observation is taken to advantage and extended up to
the mathematical domain. A large number of exer-
cises, all given with their detailed solutions, mostly
obtained with MATLAB, reinforce and exemplify the
practical orientation of this book. The programs, cre-
ated by the author for their solving, are available on
the Internet sites of Springer[..]
Features
This book presents the various design methods of a
state-feedback control law and of an observer. The
considered systems are of continuous-time and of
discrete-time nature, monovariable or multivari-
able, the last ones being of main consideration. Three
different approaches are described: • Linear design
methods, with an emphasis on decoupling strategies,
and a general formula for multivariable controller or
[..]
Contents
1 State Space Control Design.- 2 Observer Theory.- 3
Optimal Control.- 4 Noisy Systems – Optimal Linear
Filtering.- 5 Optimal Stochastic Control.- 6 Linear
Matrix Inequalities.- Appendix A: State Space Rep-
resentation of Systems.- Appendix B: Complements
of Matrix Calculous.- Appendix C: Review of Proba-
bility Theory.- Appendix D: Simulation Diagrams.-
Bibliography.- Index.
Fields of interest
Control; Systems Theory, Control; Appl. Mathemat-
ics / Computational Methods of Engineering
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XIV, 360 p. 100 illus. With online files/update. (Mathemati-
cal Engineering, Vol. 2) Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13733-4
M. Horiguchi, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Tokyo, Japan; K.
Itoh, Hitachi Central Research Laboratory, Tokyo, Japan
Nanoscale Memory Repair
Yield and reliability of memories have degraded
with device and voltage scaling in the nano-scale
era, due to ever-increasing hard/soft errors and
device parameter variations. This book systemati-
cally describes these yield and reliability issues in
terms of mathematics and engineering, as well as
an array of repair techniques, based on the authors’
long careers in developing memories and low-volt-
age CMOS circuits. Nanoscale Memory Repair gives
a detailed explanation of the various yield models
and calculations, as well as various, practical logic
and circuits that are critical for higher yield and reli-
ability.
Features
Yield and reliability of memories have degraded
with device and voltage scaling in the nano-scale era,
due to ever-increasing hard/soft errors and device
parameter variations. As a result, repair techniques
have been indispensable for nano-scale memories.
Without these techniques, even modern MPUs/
SoCs, in which memories have dominated the area
and performance, could not have been designed [..]
Contents
An Introduction to Repair Techniques: Basics of
Redundancy.- Basics of Error Checking and Cor-
rection.- Comparison between Redundancy and
ECC.- Repairs of Logic Circuits.- Redundancy:
Models of Fault Distribution.- Yield Improvement
through Redundancy.- Replacement Schemes.-
Intra-Subarray Replacement.- Inter-Subarray
Replacement.- Subarray Replacement.- Devices for
Storing Addresses.- Testing for Redundancy.- Error
Checking and Correction: Linear Algebra and Lin-
ear Codes.- Galois Field.- Error-Correcting Codes.-
Coding and Decoding Circuits.- Theoretical Reduc-
tion in Soft-Error and[..]
Fields of interest
Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering
(CAD, CAE) and Design
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 218 p. 100 illus. (Integrated Circuits and Systems) Hard-
cover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7957-5
springer.com Engineering 59
S.C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University, Palmerston North, New
Zealand; A. Lay-Ekuakille, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy; A.
Fuchs, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria (Eds.)
New Developments and
Applications in Sensing Technology
This book has focussed on different aspects of smart
sensors and sensing technology, i.e. intelligent mea-
surement, information processing, adaptability,
recalibration, data fusion, validation, high reliabil-
ity and integration of novel and high performance
sensors in the areas of magnetic, ultrasonic, vision
and image sensing, wireless sensors and network,
microfluidic, tactile, gyro, flow, surface acoustic
wave, humidity and ultra-wide band. While future
interest in this field is ensured by the constant supply
of emerging modalities, techniques and engineering
solutions, as well as an increasing need from aging
structures, many of the basic concepts and strategies
have already matured and now offer opportunities
to build upon. The book has primarily been focussed
for postgraduate and research students working
on different aspects of design and developments of
smart sensors and sensing technology.
Features
This book has focussed on different aspects of smart
sensors and sensing technology, i.e. intelligent mea-
surement, information processing, adaptability,
recalibration, data fusion, validation, high reliability
and integration of novel and high performance sen-
sors in the areas of magnetic, ultrasonic, vision and
image sensing, wireless [..]
Contents
Detection of micro-cracks on metal surfaces
using near-field microwave dual-behaviour res-
onators.-Improving the energy efficiency of wireless
sensors through smart antenna design .-Planar elec-
tromagnetic sensor for the detection of nitrate and
contamination in natural water sources using elec-
trochemical impedance spectroscopy approach .-
Current Reconstruction Algorithms in Electrical
Capacitance Tomography.-Non-destructive con-
trol of metallic plate with magnetic techniques .-Gas
Sensing Characteristics of Pure and ZnO-Modified
Fe2O3 Thick Films .-Design and Construction of
a[..]
Fields of interest
Electrical Engineering; Signal, Image and Speech
Processing; Computer Systems Organization and
Communication Networks
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 334 p. 272 illus., 157 in color. (Lecture Notes in Electrical
Engineering, Vol. 83) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17942-6
A. Vakali, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece; L.C. Jain, Uni-
versity of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia (Eds.)
New Directions in Web Data
Management 1
This book addresses the major issues in the Web data
management related to technologies and infrastruc-
tures, methodologies and techniques as well as appli-
cations and implementations. Emphasis is placed on
Web engineering and technologies, Web graph man-
aging, searching and querying and the importance of
social Web.
Features
This book addresses the major issues in the Web data
management related to technologies and infrastruc-
tures, methodologies and techniques as well as appli-
cations and implementations. Emphasis is placed on
Web engineering and technologies, Web graph man-
aging, searching and querying and the importance of
social Web.
Contents
Innovations and Trends in Web Data Management.-
Massive Graph Management for the Web and Web
2.0.-Web Engineering and Metrics.- Modern Web
Technologies.- Federated Data Management and
Query Optimization for Linked Open Data.- Queries
overWeb Services.- Towards Adaptively Approxi-
mated Search in Distributed Architectures.- Online
Social Networks: Status and Trends .- Enhancing
Computer Vision using the Collective Intelligence of
Social Media.-From Extensional Data to Intensional
Data: AXML for XML.- Migrating Legacy Assets
through SOA to Realize Network Enabled Capability.
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 348 p. 85 illus., 14 in color. (Studies in Computational
Intelligence, Vol. 331) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17550-3
E. Papadopoulou, University of Western Macedonia, Ptolemaida,
Greece
Photovoltaic Industrial Systems
An Environmental Approach
This book investigates the existing situation of pho-
tovoltaic systems regarding environmental ques-
tions and energy efficiency in the European Industry,
particularly the industrial units at the Greek area.
A model of energy management based on economi-
cal, technical and administrative aspects is proposed
in order to combine industrial uses of photovoltaics
with environment protection.
Features
This book investigates the existing situation of pho-
tovoltaic systems regarding environmental ques-
tions and energy efficiency in the European Industry,
particularly the industrial units at the Greek area.
A model of energy management based on economi-
cal, technical and administrative aspects is proposed
in order to combine industrial uses of photovoltaics
with environment protection.
Contents
Foreword.- Introduction.- Energy Management.-
Photovoltaic Energy.- Installed PV System at indus-
trial buildings.- Installation Guide.- Installation of
a 20 kW Grid-Connected PV System at the Greek
area.- Bibliography.- Appendix.
Fields of interest
Renewable and Green Energy; Industrial Pollution
Prevention; Technology Management
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 130 p. 69 illus., 19 in color. (Green Energy and Technol-
ogy) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16300-5
60 Engineering springer.com
G. Gudehus, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany
Physical Soil Mechanics
Soil is matter in its own right. Its nature can be cap-
tured by means of monotonous, cyclic and strange
attractors. Thus material properties are defined by
the asymptotic response of sand- and clay-like sam-
ples to imposed deformations and stresses. This
serves to validate and calibrate elastoplastic and
hypoplastic relations with comparative plots. Exten-
sions capture thermal and seismic activations, lim-
itations occur due to localizations and skeleton
decay.Attractors in the large characterize boundary
value problems from model tests via geotechnical
operations up to tectonic evolutions. Validations
of hypoplastic calculations are shown with many
examples, possible further applications are indicated
in detail. This approach is energetically justified
and limited by critical points where the otherwise
legitimate continuity gets lost by localization and
decay. You will be fascinated by the fourth element
although or just as it is so manifold.
Features
Soil is matter in its own right. Its nature can be cap-
tured by means of monotonous, cyclic and strange
attractors. Thus material properties are defined by
the asymptotic response of sand- and clay-like sam-
ples to imposed deformations and stresses. This
serves to validate and calibrate elastoplastic and
hypoplastic relations with comparative plots. Exten-
sions capture thermal and seismic activations, limita-
tions [..]
Contents
Prologue.- introduction.- simple psammoids.- sim-
ple peloids.- psammoids with reversals.- peloids
with reversals.- pore fluid.- bridging gaps.- local-
ization.- fabric.- boundary conditions.- one-dimen-
sional evolutions.- plane-parallel evolutions without
ssi.- plane-parallel evolutions with ssi.- axi-symmet-
ric evolutions.- less symmetric evolutions.- critical
phenomena.- epilogue.- references.- symbols and
acronyms.
Fields of interest
Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Engi-
neering (general); Geotechnical Engineering; Geo-
physics / Geodesy; Soft and Granular Matter,
Complex Fluids and Microfluidics
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 840 p. 1000 illus. (Advances in Geophysical and Envi-
ronmental Mechanics and Mathematics) Hardcover
199,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-36353-8
O. Zwikael, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT,
Australia; J. Smyrk, The Australian National University, Canberra,
ACT, Australia
Project Management for the
Creation of Organisational Value
Projects and programmes are approved and funded
to generate benefits. Project Management for the
Creation of Organisational Value proposes a com-
plete framework that seeks to support such an objec-
tive – from project selection and definition, through
execution, and beyond implementation of deliver-
ables until benefits are secured.Because it is preoccu-
pied with deliverables, accepted project management
practice is flawed. Project Management for the Cre-
ation of Organisational Value proposes an alterna-
tive approach, which seeks a flow of target outcomes
for the organisation investing in the project.Project
Management for the Creation of Organisational
Value provides support for all those who play a role
of leadership in projects at different levels. Senior
executives, practitioners and academics will find in
this book a comprehensive guide to the conduct of
projects and programmes, which includes robust
models, a set of consistent principles, an integrated
glossary, enabling tools, illustrative examples[..]
Features
Projects and programmes are approved and funded
to generate benefits. Project Management for the
Creation of Organisational Value proposes a com-
plete framework that seeks to support such an objec-
tive – from project selection and definition, through
execution, and beyond implementation of deliver-
ables until benefits are secured.Because it is preoccu-
pied with deliverables, accepted project [..]
Contents
1. Projects: An Executive Context.- 2. The Input-
Transform-Outcome (ITO) Model of a Project.- 3.
Achieving Success in Projects.- 4. The Project Envi-
ronment.- 5. Starting a New Project.- 6. Planning a
Project: The Roles of the Key Players.- 7. Executing
a Project: The Roles of the Key Players.- 8. Realising
Outcomes from a Project: The Roles of the Key Play-
ers.
Fields of interest
Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics,
Marketing
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XIV, 376 p. 59 illus. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-515-6
S.(.Q.). Xie, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Y. Tu, University
of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Rapid One-of-a-kind Product
Development
Strategies, Algorithms and Tools
Rapid One-of-a-kind Product Development dis-
cusses research in the development of new enabling
technologies for small and medium companies.
Scientific advancements presented include a novel
product data modelling scheme to model product
design, manufacturability and knowledge under a
common data object; customised product develop-
ment in a distributed environment; and new adaptive
scheduling methods for the optimal production of a
wide variety of customised products, taking into con-
sideration all of the possible changes from customers
and the uncertainties in manufacturing. The book
also includes research towards a computer aided
customer interface, which allows customer require-
ments and changes to be processed and integrated
with technical designs in real time; adaptive and con-
current CAD methods and algorithms; and prod-
uct modelling and system integration technologies.
The reader will learn how to: • translate customer
requirements to technical attributes; • develop new
and innovative products to[..]
Features
Rapid One-of-a-kind Product Development dis-
cusses research in the development of new enabling
technologies for small and medium companies.
Scientific advancements presented include a novel
product data modelling scheme to model product
design, manufacturability and knowledge under a
common data object; customised product develop-
ment in a distributed environment; and new adaptive
scheduling methods [..]
Contents
1. Motivation and Background.- 2. Review of Rapid
OKP Product Development.- 3. Recent Development
on Product Modelling.- 4. Integrated Product Devel-
opment System for Rapid Product Development.-
5 Compound Method to Speed up the Sheet Metal
Part/Product Development.- 7. Generic Product
Modelling Framework.- 8. EXPRESS Data Model.-
9. Generic Product Modelling Framework: Case
Study.- 10. Information Framework for Rapid Prod-
uct Development.- 11.- Product Development Cost
Estimation and Optimisation.- 12. Integrated Data
Structure for Supporting Rapid Product Develop-
ment.- 13. Product[..]
Fields of interest
Industrial and Production Engineering; Manufactur-
ing, Machines, Tools; Computer-Aided Engineering
(CAD, CAE) and Design
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2010. XVIII, 449 p. 115 illus. Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-340-4
springer.com Engineering 61
J.H. Richter, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany
Reconfigurable Control of
Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
A fault-hiding Approach
<body>This research monograph summarizes solu-
tions to reconfigurable fault-tolerant control prob-
lems for nonlinear dynamical systems that are based
on the fault-hiding principle. It emphasizes but is
not limited to complete actuator and sensor failures.
In the first part, the monograph starts with a broad
introduction of the control reconfiguration problems
and objectives as well as summaries and explanations
of solutions for linear dynamical systems. The solu-
tion is always a reconfiguration block, which con-
sists of linear virtual actuators in the case of actuator
faults and linear virtual sensors in the case of sen-
sor faults. The main advantage of the fault-hiding
concept is the reusability of the nominal controller,
which remains in the loop as an active system while
the virtual actuator and sensor adapt the control
input and the measured output to the fault scenario.
The second and third parts extend virtual actuators
and virtual sensors towards the classes of Hammer-
stein-Wiener systems and[..]
Features
This research monograph summarises solutions to
reconfigurable fault-tolerant control problems for
nonlinear dynamical systems that are based on the
fault-hiding principle. It emphasises but is not lim-
ited to complete actuator and sensor failures. In the
first part, the monograph starts with a broad intro-
duction of the control reconfiguration problems and
[..]
Contents
Part I Control reconfiguration problem.- Part II
Reconfigurable control of Hammerstein-Wiener sys-
tems.- Part III Reconfigurable control of piecewise
affine systems.- Part IV Applications.
Fields of interest
Control; Complexity; Systems Theory, Control
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 296 p. 84 illus. (Lecture Notes in Control and Informa-
tion Sciences, Vol. 408) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17627-2
L. Leyssenne, IMS Laboratory, Talence, France; E. Kerhervé, IMS
Laboratory, Talence, France; Y. Deval, IMS Laboratory, Talence,
France
Reconfigurable RF Power Amplifiers
on Silicon for Wireless Handsets
Reconfigurable RF Power Amplifiers on Silicon
for Wireless Handsets is intended to designers and
researchers who have to tackle the efficiency/lin-
earity trade-off in modern RF transmitters so as to
extend their battery lifetime. High data rate 3G/4G
standards feature broad channel bandwidths, high
dynamic range and critical envelope variations which
generally forces the power amplifier (PA) to oper-
ate in a low efficiency “backed-off” regime. Classic
efficiency enhancement techniques such as Enve-
lope Elimination and Restoration reveal to be little
compliant with handset-dedicated PA implementa-
tion due to their channel-bandwidth-limited behav-
ior and their increased die area consumption and/or
bill-of-material. The architectural advances that are
proposed in this book circumvent these issues since
they put the stress on low die-area /low power-con-
sumption control circuitry. The advantages of silicon
over III/V technologies are highlighted by several
analogue signal processing techniques that can be[..]
Features
Reconfigurable RF Power Amplifiers on Silicon
for Wireless Handsets is intended to designers and
researchers who have to tackle the efficiency/lin-
earity trade-off in modern RF transmitters so as to
extend their battery lifetime. High data rate 3G/4G
standards feature broad channel bandwidths, high
dynamic range and critical envelope variations which
generally forces the power amplifier (PA) to [..]
Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Abbreviations.- Chap-
ter 1 Mobile Phone Transmitters for Wireless Stan-
dards: systems, architectures and technologies.-
Chapter 2 Discretized Reconfiguration Techniques
for Radiofrequency Power Amplifiers.- Chapter 3
Continuous Adaptive Bias Technique for Radiofre-
quency Power amplifiers.- General Conclusion.-
Appendices.- Index.
Fields of interest
Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Electron-
ics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Circuits
and Systems; Special Purpose and Application-Based
Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 166 p. 165 illus., 34 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal
Processing) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0424-4
H. Kuczera, Weyarn, Germany; P.W. Sacher, Taufkirchen, Ger-
many
Reusable Space Transportation
Systems
In Reusable Space Transportation Systems the
authors review the past 20 years in which concepts
for reusable space transportation systems have been
evaluated in Europe and elsewhere, including tech-
nological studies and assessments, and developments
of the essential technologies needed for the design
and construction of such transportation systems.
For example, within the European Space Agency’s
FESTIP programme, of which one of the authors, Dr
Kuczera, was the Programme Director, many differ-
ent types of reusable launch vehicles (RLVs) were
designed, investigated and technologically assessed.
Although the authors focus on European efforts in
the development of reusable space transportation
systems, they describe briefly what has been done
elsewhere and reference all major international pro-
grammes and projects in this field.
Features
In Reusable Space Transportation Systems the
authors review the past 20 years in which concepts
for reusable space transportation systems have been
evaluated in Europe and elsewhere, including tech-
nological studies and assessments, and developments
of the essential technologies needed for the design
and construction of such transportation systems. For
example, within the European Space Agency’s [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Pertinent European Programmes and
Activities already performed.- Technology Devel-
opment Work.- Major Achievements and Results.-
Lessons Learned and Recommendations.- Future
Planning.- Conclusions.- References.- A Personal
"Distant View".
Fields of interest
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Automo-
tive Engineering
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXV, 251 p. (Astronautical Engineering) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-89180-2
62 Engineering springer.com
V. Sluge#, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovak
Republic
Safety of VVER-440 Reactors
Barriers Against Fission Products Release
Safety of VVER-440 Reactors endeavours to promote
an increase in the safety of VVER-440 nuclear reac-
tors via the improvement of fission products lim-
itation systems and the implementation of special
non-destructive spectroscopic methods for materials
testing. All theoretical and experimental studies per-
formed the by author over the last 25 years have been
undertaken with the aim of improving VVER-440
defence in depth, which is one of the most impor-
tant principle for ensuring safety in nuclear power
plants. Safety of VVER-440 Reactors is focused on
the barrier system through which the safety principle
is organised: • nuclear fuel matrix; • fuel cladding; •
integrity of primary circuit; and • confinement sys-
tem. All these barriers are described in detail and are
compared to European standards. Industrial engi-
neers will find Safety of VVER-440 Reactors a useful
guide to the safe operation of nuclear power plants
and it is an informative source of information for
researchers in both industry and[..]
Features
Safety of VVER-440 Reactors endeavours to promote
an increase in the safety of VVER-440 nuclear reac-
tors via the improvement of fission products lim-
itation systems and the implementation of special
non-destructive spectroscopic methods for materials
testing. All theoretical and experimental studies per-
formed the by author over the last 25 years have been
undertaken with the aim of improving VVER-440
[..]
Contents
Nuclear Safety.- Defence in Depth of VVER-440
Reactors.- Barriers Preventing Fission Products
Release.
Fields of interest
Nuclear Engineering; Quality Control, Reliability,
Safety and Risk; Engineering Design; Operating Pro-
cedures, Materials Treatment; Characterization and
Evaluation of Materials
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 180 p. 80 illus. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-419-7
A. Elci, Toros University, Mersin, Turkey; M.T. Koné, Independent
Computing Research, Montreal, Canada; M.A. Orgun, Macquarie
University, Sydney, Australia (Eds.)
Semantic Agent Systems
Foundations and Applications
Semantic agent systems are about the integration of
the semantic Web, software agents, and multi-agent
systems technologies. Like in the past (e.g. biology
and informatics yielding bioinformatics) a whole
new perspective is emerging with semantic agent sys-
tems. In this context, the semantic Web is a Web of
semantically linked data which aims to enable man
and machine to execute tasks in tandem. Here, soft-
ware agents in a multi-agent system as delegates of
humans are endowed with power to use semanti-
cally linked data. This edited book “Semantic Agent
Systems: Foundations and Applications” proposes
contributions on a wide range of topics on founda-
tions and applications written by a selection of inter-
national experts. It first introduces in an accessible
style the nature of semantic agent systems. Then it
explores with numerous illustrations new frontiers in
software agent technology. “Semantic Agent Systems:
Foundations and Applications” is recommended for
scientists, experts, researchers, and[..]
Features
Semantic agent systems are about the integration of
the semantic Web, software agents, and multi-agent
systems technologies. Like in the past (e.g. biology
and informatics yielding bioinformatics) a whole
new perspective is emerging with semantic agent sys-
tems. In this context, the semantic Web is a Web of
semantically linked data which aims to enable man
and machine to execute tasks in tandem. Here, [..]
Contents
Part I Introduction to Agents and Semantics
Part II Engineering Semantic Agent Sys-
.- Part III Applications of Semantic
Agent Systems
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics); Language Translation and Linguis-
tics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 316 p. 104 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelli-
gence, Vol. 344) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18307-2
J. Lutz, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany; H.
Schlangenotto, Neu-Isenburg, Germany; U. Scheuermann,
Semikron, Nürnberg, Germany; R. De Doncker, RWTH Aachen
University, Aachen, Germany
Semiconductor Power Devices
Physics, Characteristics, Reliability
Semiconductor power devices are the heart of power
electronics. They determine the performance of
power converters and allow topologies with high effi-
ciency. Semiconductor properties, pn-junctions and
the physical phenomena for understanding power
devices are discussed in depth. Working principles
of state-of-the-art power diodes, thyristors, MOS-
FETs and IGBTs are explained in detail, as well as
key aspects of semiconductor device production
technology. In practice, not only the semiconduc-
tor, but also the thermal and mechanical properties
of packaging and interconnection technologies are
essential to predict device behavior in circuits. Wear
and aging mechanisms are identified and reliability
analyses principles are developed. Unique informa-
tion on destructive mechanisms, including typical
failure pictures, allows assessment of the rugged-
ness of power devices. Also parasitic effects, such as
device induced electromagnetic interference prob-
lems, are addressed. The book concludes with mod-
ern power[..]
Features
Semiconductor power devices are the heart of power
electronics. They determine the performance of
power converters and allow topologies with high effi-
ciency. Semiconductor properties, pn-junctions and
the physical phenomena for understanding power
devices are discussed in depth. Working principles
of state-of-the-art power diodes, thyristors, MOS-
FETs and IGBTs are explained in detail, as well as
key aspects of [..]
Contents
Power Semiconductor Devices – Key Components
for Efficient Electrical Energy Conversion Systems.-
Semiconductor Properties.- pn - Junctions.- Short
introduction to power device technology.- pin-
Diodes.- Schottky Diodes.- Bipolar Transistors.-
Thyristors.- MOS Transistors.- IGBTs.- Packaging
and Reliability of Power Devices.- Destructive Mech-
anisms in Power Devices.- Power Device Induced
Oscillations and Electromagnetic Disturbances.-
Power Electronic Systems.- Appendix.- Index.
Fields of interest
Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation;
Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Net-
works; Condensed Matter Physics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. X, 608 p. 250 illus. Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-11124-2
springer.com Engineering 63
P. Li, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; L.M. Sil-
veira, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal; P. Feldmann, IBM
T.J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA (Eds.)
Simulation and Verification of
Electronic and Biological Systems
Simulation and Verification of Electronic and Bio-
logical Systems provides a showcase for the Circuit
and Multi-Domain Simulation Workshop held in
San Jose, California, USA, on November 5, 2009. The
nine chapters are contributed by experts in the field
and provide a broad discussion of recent develop-
ments on simulation, modeling and verification of
integrated circuits and biological systems.Specific
topics include large scale parallel circuit simulation,
industrial practice of fast SPICE simulation, struc-
ture-preserving model order reduction of intercon-
nects, advanced simulation techniques for oscillator
networks, dynamic stability of static memories and
biological systems as well as verification of analog
integrated circuits.Simulation and verification are
fundamental enablers for understanding, analyz-
ing and designing an extremely broad range of engi-
neering and biological circuits and systems. The
design of nanometer integrated electronic systems
and emerging biomedical applications have[..]
Features
Simulation and Verification of Electronic and Bio-
logical Systems provides a showcase for the Circuit
and Multi-Domain Simulation Workshop held in
San Jose, California, USA, on November 5, 2009. The
nine chapters are contributed by experts in the field
and provide a broad discussion of recent develop-
ments on simulation, modeling and verification of
[..]
Contents
Forward. Preface.- List of Contributors.- Parallel
Transistor-Level Circuit Simulation; Eric R. Keiter, et
al. A Perspective on Fast-SPICE Simulation Technol-
ogy; Micha# Rewie#ski.- Recent Advances in Struc-
ture-Preserving Model Order Reduction; Roland W.
Freund.- Injection Locking Analysis and Simulation
of Weakly Coupled Oscillator Networks; Prateek
Bhansali and Jaijeet Roychowdhury.- Dynamic Sta-
bility of Static Memories: Concepts and Advanced
Numerical Analysis Techniques; Peng Li, et al. Recy-
cling Circuit Simulation Techniques for Mass-Action
Biochemical Kinetics; Jared Toettcher, et[..]
Fields of interest
Circuits and Systems; Simulation and Modeling;
Nanotechnology and Microengineering
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVII, 200 p. 50 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0148-9
G. Radulov, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Nether-
lands; P. Quinn, Xilinx, Dublin, Ireland; H. Hegt, Eindhoven Uni-
versity of Technology, The Netherlands; A.H.M. van Roermund,
Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
Smart and Flexible Digital-to-
Analog Converters
Smart and Flexible Digital-to-Analog Converters
proposes new concepts and implementations for
flexibility and self-correction of current-steering dig-
ital-to-analog converters (DACs) which allow the
attainment of a wide range of functional and perfor-
mance specifications, with a much reduced depen-
dence on the fabrication process. DAC linearity is
analysed with respect to the accuracy of the DAC
unit elements. A classification is proposed of the
many different current-steering DAC correction
methods. The classification reveals methods that do
not yet exist in the open literature. Further, this book
systematically analyses self-calibration correction
methods for the various DAC mismatch errors. For
instance, efficient calibration of DAC binary currents
is identified as an important missing method. This
book goes on to propose a new methodology for cor-
recting mismatch errors of both nominally identical
unary as well as scaled binary DAC currents. A new
concept for DAC flexibility is presented. The[..]
Features
Smart and Flexible Digital-to-Analog Converters
proposes new concepts and implementations for
flexibility and self-correction of current-steering dig-
ital-to-analog converters (DACs) which allow the
attainment of a wide range of functional and perfor-
mance specifications, with a much reduced depen-
dence on the fabrication process. DAC linearity is
analysed with respect to the accuracy of the DAC [..]
Contents
List Of Abbreviations.- PART I: INTRODUCTION
AND BASICS.- PART II: STATE-OF-THE-ART
CORRECTION METHODS. PART III: NEW MOD-
ELING, ANALYSIS, AND CLASSIFICATION.-
PART IV: NEW CONCEPTS AND METHODS.-
PART V: DESIGN EXAMPLES. PART VI: CON-
CLUSIONS. Summary.- Conclusions.- Appendix
A. Published CMOS Digital-To-Analog Converters
From 1986 Until 2009.- References.
Fields of interest
Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron-
ics, Instrumentation
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 309 p. 230 illus., 30 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal
Processing) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0346-9
L. Dymowa, Technical University of Czestochowa, Poland
Soft Computing in Economics and
Finance
Currently the methods of Soft Computing are suc-
cessfully used for risk analysis in: budgeting, e-
commerce development, portfolio selection, Black-
Scholes option pricing models, corporate acquisition
systems, evaluating investments in advanced manu-
facturing technology, interactive fuzzy interval rea-
soning for smart web shopping, fuzzy scheduling and
logistic.An essential feature of economic and finan-
cial problems it that there are always at least two
criteria to be taken into account: profit maximiza-
tion and risk minimization. Therefore, the economic
and financial problems are multiple criteria ones. In
this book, a new systematization of the problems of
multiple criteria decision making is proposed which
allows the author to reveal unsolved problems. The
solutions of them are presented as well and imple-
mented to deal with some important real-world
problems such as investment project’s evaluation,
tool steel material selection problem, stock screening
and fuzzy logistic. It is well known that the[..]
Features
Currently the methods of Soft Computing are suc-
cessfully used for risk analysis in: budgeting, e-
commerce development, portfolio selection, Black-
Scholes option pricing models, corporate acquisition
systems, evaluating investments in advanced manu-
facturing technology, interactive fuzzy interval rea-
soning for smart web shopping, fuzzy scheduling and
logistic.An essential feature of [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Convex Probabilistic Wavelet like
Approximation.- Bidimensional Constrained
Wavelet like Approximation.- Multidimensional
Probabilistic Scale Approximation.- Multidimen-
sional probabilistic approximation in wavelet like
structure.- About L-Positive Approximations: About
Shape Preserving Weighted Uniform Approxima-
tion.- Jackson-Type Nonpositive Approximations
for Definite Integrals.- Discrete Best L1 Approxima-
tion using the Gauges Way.- Quantitative Uniform
Convergence of Smooth Picard Singular Integral
Operators.- Global Smoothness and Simultaneous
Approximation by Smooth[..]
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics); Operation Research / Decision The-
ory
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 296 p. 92 illus. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library,
Vol. 6) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17718-7
64 Engineering springer.com
H.-K. Lam, King’s College London, London, UK; F.H.F.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ,
Stability Analysis of Fuzzy-Model-
Based Control Systems
Linear-Matrix-Inequality Approach
In this book, the state-of-the-art fuzzy-model-based
(FMB) based control approaches are covered. A
comprehensive review about the stability analysis
of type-1 and type-2 FMB control systems using the
Lyapunov-based approach is given, presenting a
clear picture to researchers who would like to work
on this field. A wide variety of continuous-time non-
linear control systems such as state-feedback, switch-
ing, time-delay and sampled-data FMB control
systems, are covered. In short, this book summarizes
the recent contributions of the authors on the stabil-
ity analysis of the FMB control systems. It discusses
advanced stability analysis techniques for various
FMB control systems, and founds a concrete theoret-
ical basis to support the investigation of FMB control
systems at the research level. The analysis results of
this book offer various mathematical approaches to
designing stable and well-performed FMB control
systems. Furthermore, the results widen the applica-
bility of the FMB control approach and help[..]
Features
In this book, the state-of-the-art fuzzy-model-based
(FMB) based control approaches are covered. A
comprehensive review about the stability analysis
of type-1 and type-2 FMB control systems using the
Lyapunov-based approach is given, presenting a
clear picture to researchers who would like to work
on this field. A wide variety of continuous-time non-
linear control systems such as state-feedback, [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Stability and Performance Condi-
tions for MFSI State-Feedback FMB Control Sys-
tems.- Stability Analysis of FMB Control Systems
under MFSD Approach.- BMI Stability Conditions
for FMB control systems.- Stability Analysis of FMB
Control Systems Using PDLF.- Regional Switching
FMB Control Systems.- Fuzzy Combined Controller
for Nonlinear Systems.- Time-Delay FMB Control
Systems.- Sampled-Data FMB Model Reference Con-
trol Systems.- IT2 FMB Control Systems.
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2010. XX, 228 p. 56 illus. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Comput-
ing, Vol. 264) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17843-6
Z. Sun, China University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou,
China; S.S. Ge, National University of Singapore
Stability Theory of Switched
Dynamical Systems
There are plenty of challenging and interesting prob-
lems open for investigation in the field of switched
systems. Stability issues help to generate many com-
plex nonlinear dynamic behaviors within switched
systems. The authors present a thorough investi-
gation of stability effects on three broad classes of
switching mechanism: arbitrary switching where sta-
bility represents robustness to unpredictable and
undesirable perturbation, constrained switching,
including random (within a known stochastic dis-
tribution), dwell-time (with a known minimum
duration for each subsystem) and autonomously-
generated (with a pre-assigned mechanism) switch-
ing; and designed switching in which a measurable
and freely-assigned switching mechanism con-
tributes to stability by acting as a control input.For
each of these classes this book propounds: detailed
stability analysis and/or design, related robustness
and performance issues, connections to other con-
trol problems and many motivating and illustrative
examples.
Features
Stability issues are fundamental in the study of the-
many complex nonlinear dynamic behaviours
within switched systems.Professors Sun and Ge
present a thorough investigation of stability effects
on three broad classes of switching mechanism: •
arbitrary switching where stability represents robust-
ness to unpredictable and undesirable perturbation;
• constrained switching, including random (within a
[..]
Contents
Introduction.- Arbitrary Switching.- Constrained
Switching.- Designed Switching.- Implications and
Applications.- Conclusion.- Appendix.
Fields of interest
Control; Systems Theory, Control; Vibration,
Dynamical Systems, Control; Probability Theory and
Stochastic Processes; Linear and Multilinear Alge-
bras, Matrix Theory
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XX, 233 p. 48 illus. in color. (Communications and Control
Engineering) Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-255-1
S. Siegesmund, University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany; R.
Snethlage, Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege, Munich,
Germany (Eds.)
Stone in Architecture
Properties, Durability
The weathering of historical buildings and, indeed,
of monuments and sculptures of natural stone is a
problem that has been encountered for hundreds
of years. However, a dramatic increase in deteriora-
tion in the structure of our built heritage has been
observed during the past century. To understand the
complex interaction that the stone in a building suf-
fers with its near environment (the building) and
the macro environment (the local climate and atmo-
spheric conditions) requires an interdisciplinary
approach and the application of many disciplines.
Climate change over the next 100 years is likely to
have a range of direct and indirect impacts on many
natural and physical environments, including the
built environment.The protection of our architec-
tural heritage has both cultural and historical impor-
tance, as well as substantial economic and ecological
value. Large sums of money are being spent world-
wide on measures for the preservation of monu-
ments and historical buildings. The past few decades
has[..]
Features
The weathering of historical buildings and, indeed,
of monuments and sculptures of natural stone is a
problem that has been encountered for hundreds
of years. However, a dramatic increase in deteriora-
tion in the structure of our built heritage has been
observed during the past century. To understand the
complex interaction that the stone in a building suf-
fers with its near environment (the building) [..]
Contents
Natural stones for buildings and Civil engineering.-
Natural stones.- Physical and technical properties of
rocks.- Weathering.- Environmental impact.- Stone
deterioration on buildings.- Stone conservation.-
Practical examples of stone conservation.
Fields of interest
Construction Management; Mineralogy; Applied
Earth Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 350 p. 250 illus., 40 in color. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14474-5
springer.com Engineering 65
V. Gazi, Istanbul, Turkey; K.M. Passino, The Ohio State University,
Columbus, OH, USA
Swarm Stability and Optimization
Swarming species such as flocks of birds or schools
of fish exhibitfascinating collective behaviors dur-
ing migration and predatoravoidance. Similarly,
engineered multi-agent dynamic systems such as
groups of autonomous ground, underwater, or air
vehicles (“vehicle swarms”) exhibit sophisticated col-
lective behaviors while maneuvering.In this book
we show how to model and control a wide range
of suchmulti-agent dynamic systems and analyze
their collective behaviorusing both stability theo-
retic and simulation-based approaches. Inparticular,
we investigate problems such as group aggregation,
socialforaging, formation control, swarm tracking,
distributed agreement,and engineering optimization
inspired by swarm behavior.
Features
Swarming species such as flocks of birds or schools
of fish exhibitfascinating collective behaviors during
migration and predatoravoidance. Similarly, engi-
neered multi-agent dynamic systems such as groups
of autonomous ground, underwater, or air vehicles
(“vehicle swarms”) exhibit sophisticated collective
behaviors while maneuvering.In this book we show
how to model and [..]
Contents
Part I Basic Principles.- Part II Continuous Time
Swarms.- Part III Discrete Time Swarms.- Part IV
Swarm Based Optimization Methods.
Fields of interest
Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence
(incl. Robotics); Control , Robotics, Mechatronics;
Image Processing and Computer Vision
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 302 p. 74 illus., 60 in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18040-8
P.J. Marron, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; S.
Karnouskos, SAP AG, Karlsruhe; D. Minder, University of Duis-
burg-Essen and Fraunhofer IAIS, Duisburg, Germany; A. Ollero,
University of Sevilla, Spain (Eds.)
The Emerging Domain of
Cooperating Objects
There are a number of different system concepts that
have gained much relevance in the area of embed-
ded systems over the past couple of years. First, there
is the classic concept of embedded systems where
the focus is on control systems for physical pro-
cesses. Secondly, the notion of pervasive comput-
ing has evolved, where the vision foresees everyday
objects having some form of computation capac-
ity and, in most cases, sensing and communication
facilities. Thirdly, the notion of wireless sensor net-
works has arisen, where small computing devices
are able to sense their environment and cooperate
in order to achieve a well-defined goal. These three
types of quite diverse systems share a lot of common-
alities on the one hand and, on the other hand, have
some complementary aspects in common that make
a combination of these systems into a coherent sys-
tem vision promising. In particular, the important
notions of control, heterogeneity, wireless commu-
nication, dynamic and ad-hoc nature and cost are
prevalent[..]
Features
There are a number of different system concepts that
have gained much relevance in the area of embedded
systems over the past couple of years. First, there is
the classic concept of embedded systems where the
focus is on control systems for physical processes.
Secondly, the notion of pervasive computing has
evolved, where the vision foresees everyday objects
having some [..]
Contents
Executive Summary.- Purpose of this Document.-
Introduction to Cooperating Objects.- State of
the Art in Cooperating Object Research.- Visions
for Innovative Applications.- Market Analysis.-
Research Roadmap.- Predominant Work Areas.-
Summary and Conclusions.
Fields of interest
Communications Engineering, Networks; Com-
puter Communication Networks; Control , Robotics,
Mechatronics; Circuits and Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXVII, 271 p. 5 illus. in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16945-8
A. Thess, Ilmenau University of Technology, Ilmenau, Germany
The Entropy Principle
Thermodynamics for the Unsatisfied
Entropy – the key concept of thermodynamics,
clearly explained and carefully illustrated. This book
presents an accurate definition of entropy in classical
thermodynamics which does not “put the cart before
the horse” and is suitable for basic and advanced
university courses in thermodynamics. Entropy is
the most important and at the same time the most
difficult term of thermodynamics to understand.
Many students are discontent with its classical defi-
nition since it is either based on “temperature” and
“heat” which both cannot be accurately defined with-
out entropy, or since it includes concepts such as
“molecular disorder” which does not fit in a macro-
scopic theory. The physicists Elliott Lieb and Jakob
Yngvason have recently developed a new formula-
tion of thermodynamics which is free of these prob-
lems. The Lieb-Yngvason formulation of classical
thermodynamics is based on the concept of adiabatic
accessibility and culminates in the entropy principle.
The entropy principle represents the accurate[..]
Features
Entropy – the key concept of thermodynamics,
clearly explained and carefully illustrated. This book
presents an accurate definition of entropy in classical
thermodynamics which does not “put the cart before
the horse” and is suitable for basic and advanced uni-
versity courses in thermodynamics. Entropy is the
most important and at the same time the most diffi-
cult term of thermodynamics to understand. Many
[..]
Contents
Part1 Introduction.- Part 2 Adiabatic accessibil-
ity.-Part 3 Entropy.-Part 4 General conclusions.-Part
5 Specific applications.-Part6 Summary.- Part 7 Ref-
erences and further reading
Fields of interest
Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass
Transfer; Thermodynamics; Engineering Fluid
Dynamics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. 150 p. Hardcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13348-0
66 Engineering springer.com
M.L. Bucalem, University of São Paulo, Brazil; K.-J. Bathe, MIT,
Cambridge, MA, USA
The Mechanics of Solids and
Structures
Hierarchical Modeling and the Finite Element Solution
In the recent decades, computational procedures
have been applied to an increasing extent in engi-
neering and the physical sciences. Mostly, two sepa-
rate fields have been considered, namely, the analysis
of solids and structures and the analysis of fluid
flows. These continuous advances in analyses are of
much interest to physicists, mathematicians and in
particular, engineers. Also, computational fluid and
solid mechanics are no longer treated as entirely sep-
arate fields of applications, but instead, coupled fluid
and solid analysis is being pursued. The objective of
the Book Series is to publish monographs, textbooks,
and proceedings of conferences of archival value, on
any subject of computational fluid dynamics, com-
putational solid and structural mechanics, and com-
putational multi-physics dynamics. The publications
are written by and for physicists, mathematicians
and engineers and are to emphasize the modeling,
analysis and solution of problems in engineering.
Features
This book presents in one treatise – both – the basic
mathematicalmodels of solid / structural mechan-
ics and effective finite elementprocedures for the
solution of these models. The book can beused for
teaching, in a modern way, solid and structural
mechanics,finite element methods, and for self-study
– from elementary toquite advanced material. In [..]
Contents
Mathematical Models in the Finite Element Solu-
tion.- Fundamental Steps in Structural Mechanics.-
The Linear 3-D Elasticity Mathematical Model.-
Mathematical Models used in Engineering Structural
Analysis.- The Principle of Virtual Work.- The Finite
Element Process of Solution.- Hierarchical Modeling
Examples.- Modeling for Nonlinear Analysis.
Fields of interest
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 598 p. 411 illus. (Computational Fluid and Solid
Mechanics) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-3-540-26331-9
O.V. Gendelman, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; L.I.
Manevitch, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia
Tractable Models of Solid
Mechanics
Formulation, Analysis and Interpretation
This book describes significant tractable models
used in solid mechanics - classical models used in
modern mechanics as well as new ones. The models
are selected to illustrate the main ideas which allow
scientists to describe complicated effects in a sim-
ple manner and to clarify basic notations of solid
mechanics. A model is considered to be tractable if it
is based on clear physical assumptions which allow
the selection of significant effects and relatively sim-
ple mathematical formulations. The first part of the
book briefly reviews classical tractable models for
a simple description of complex effects developed
from the 18th to the 20th century and widely used in
modern mechanics. The second part describes sys-
tematically the new tractable models used today for
the treatment of increasingly complex mechanical
objects – from systems with two degrees of freedom
to three-dimensional continuous objects.
Features
This book describes significant tractable models
used in solid mechanics - classical models used in
modern mechanics as well as new ones. The models
are selected to illustrate the main ideas which allow
scientists to describe complicated effects in a sim-
ple manner and to clarify basic notations of solid
mechanics. A model is considered to be tractable if it
is based on clear physical assumptions which allow
[..]
Fields of interest
Mechanical Engineering; Computational Intelli-
gence; Mechanics; Statistical Physics, Dynamical
Systems and Complexity; Appl. Mathematics / Com-
putational Methods of Engineering
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 350 p. (Foundations of Engineering Mechanics) Hard-
cover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15371-6
P.K. Verma, Engineering Center, Norman, OK, USA; L. Wang, Engi-
neering Center, Norman, OK, USA
Voice over IP Networks
Quality of Service, Pricing and Security
This book addresses three important issues in VoIP
networks: Quality of Service, pricing and security. In
addressing Quality of Service (QoS), it introduces the
notion of delay not exceeding an upper limit, termed
the bounded delay, to measure the Quality of Ser-
vice in VoIP networks. Queuing models are intro-
duced to measure performance in terms of bounded
delays. Closed form solutions relating the impact of
bounding delays on throughput of VoIP traffic are
provided. Traffic that exceeds the delay threshold
is treated as lost throughput. The results addressed
can be used in scaling resources in a VoIP network
for different thresholds of acceptable delays. Both
single and multiple switching points are addressed.
The same notion and analysis are also applied on jit-
ter, another important indicator of the VoIP QoS
This book also develops a pricing model based on
the Quality of Service provided in VoIP networks.
It presents the impact of quality of VoIP service
demanded by the customer on the[..]
Features
This book addresses three important issues in VoIP
networks: Quality of Service, pricing and security. In
addressing Quality of Service (QoS), it introduces the
notion of delay not exceeding an upper limit, termed
the bounded delay, to measure the Quality of Service
in VoIP networks. Queuing models are introduced
to measure performance in terms of bounded delays.
Closed form solutions relating the impact of [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Voice over Internet Protocol.- Traf-
fic Characterization.- Impact of Bounded Delays
on Resource Consumption in Packet Switched Net-
works with M/M/1 Traffic.- Impact of Bounded
Delay on Resource Consumption-M/D/1 Model.-
Impact of Bounded Jitter on Resource Consumption
in Multi-hop Networks.- Cost and Quality in Packet
Switched Networks: An Abstract Approach.- Cumu-
lative Impact of Inhomogeneous Channels on Risk.-
A Network Based Authentication Scheme for VoIP.-
Conclusions and Future Work.
Fields of interest
Communications Engineering, Networks
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 200 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 71)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14329-8
springer.com Environment 67
R. Cierniak, Technical University of Cz#stochowa, Poland
X-Ray Computed Tomography in
Biomedical Engineering
Computed Tomography gives a detailed overview
of various aspects of computed tomography. It dis-
cusses X-ray CT tomography from a historical point
of view, the design and physical operating princi-
ples of computed tomography apparatus, the algo-
rithms of image reconstruction and the quality
assessment criteria of tomography scanners. Algo-
rithms of image reconstruction from projections, a
crucial problem in medical imaging, are considered
in depth. The author gives descriptions of the recon-
struction methods related to tomography scanners
with a parallel X-ray beam, trough solutions with
fan-shaped beam and successive modifications of
spiral scanners. Computed Tomography contains
a dedicated chapter for those readers who are inter-
ested in computer simulations based on studies of
reconstruction algorithms. The information included
in this chapter will enable readers to create a sim-
ulation environment in which virtual tomography
projections can be obtained in all basic projection
systems. This[..]
Features
Computed Tomography gives a detailed overview
of various aspects of computed tomography. It dis-
cusses X-ray CT tomography from a historical point
of view, the design and physical operating principles
of computed tomography apparatus, the algorithms
of image reconstruction and the quality assessment
criteria of tomography scanners. Algorithms of
image reconstruction [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Some Words About the History
of Computed Tomography.- 3. Technical Concepts
of X-ray Computed Tomography Scanners.- 4. The
Physics of Data Acquisition.- 5. Reconstruction from
Parallel-beam Projections.- 6. Reconstruction from
Fan-beam Projections.- 7. Spiral Tomography.- 8.
Algebraic Reconstruction Techniques.- 9. Evaluation
of CT Devices.- 10. Computer Generated Projections
for Simulations.
Fields of interest
Biomedical Engineering; Imaging / Radiology; Sig-
nal, Image and Speech Processing; Image Processing
and Computer Vision
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 319 p. 204 illus. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-026-7
Environment
P. Hlavinek, AQUA PROCON, ltd., Brno, Czech Republic; I. Win-
kler, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Chernivtsi,
Ukraine; J. Marsalek, National Water Research Institute, Burling-
ton, ON, Canada; I. Mahrikova, Slovak University of Technology,
Bratislava, Slovak Republic (Eds.)
Advanced Water Supply and
Wastewater Treatment: A Road to
Safer Society and Environment
Stable, safe, secure and readily available water sup-
ply is one of the key factors in ensuring a good level
of the public health and a stable society. Scientific
assessments show that about 80 % of diseases and
one-third of the total death toll in the developing
countries are caused by the low quality of the drink-
ing water. Other countries are also suffering from
water shortages and insufficient quality of the drink-
ing water. Many rivers in Europe and in other parts
of the world are significantly polluted by insuffi-
ciently treated or untreated wastewater discharge.
This book is based on the discussions and papers
prepared for the NATO Advanced Research Work-
shop that took place in Lviv, Ukraine, and addressed
recent advances in water supply and wastewater
treatment as a prerequisite for a safer society and
environment. The contributions critically assess the
existing knowledge on urban water management and
provide an overview of the current water manage-
ment issues, especially in the countries in[..]
Features
#Stable, safe, secure and readily available water sup-
ply is one of the key factors in ensuring a good level
of the public health and a stable society. Scientific
assessments show that about 80 % of diseases and
one-third of the total death toll in the developing
countries are caused by the low quality of the drink-
ing water. Other countries are also suffering from
water shortages and [..]
Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgement.- List of Contributors.-
Advanced Water Supply.- Strategies for Enhancing
Sustainability of Urban Water Systems.- Environ-
mental Advances by Water Supply Impact.- Water
Pollution Level as a Key Impact on Human Health.
Analysis and Prediction of Health Status after Water
Supply System Improvement in Chernivtsi City.-
Examples of Reconstruction and Extension of Group
Water Supply Systems in the Czech Republic.- Nom
Removal from Freshwater Supplies by Advanced
Separation Technology.- Advanced Wastewater
Treatment.- The Influence of Seasonality on the Eco-
nomic[..]
Fields of interest
Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Con-
trol / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution; Moni-
toring / Environmental Analysis; Civil Engineering
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIX, 353 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:
Environmental Security) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0279-0
68 Environment springer.com
P. Hlavinek, AQUA PROCON, ltd., Brno, Czech Republic; I. Win-
kler, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Chernivtsi,
Ukraine; J. Marsalek, National Water Research Institute, Burling-
ton, ON, Canada; I. Mahrikova, Slovak University of Technology,
Bratislava, Slovak Republic (Eds.)
Advanced Water Supply and
Wastewater Treatment: A Road to
Safer Society and Environment
Stable, safe, secure and readily available water sup-
ply is one of the key factors in ensuring a good level
of the public health and a stable society. Scientific
assessments show that about 80 % of diseases and
one-third of the total death toll in the developing
countries are caused by the low quality of the drink-
ing water. Other countries are also suffering from
water shortages and insufficient quality of the drink-
ing water. Many rivers in Europe and in other parts
of the world are significantly polluted by insuffi-
ciently treated or untreated wastewater discharge.
This book is based on the discussions and papers
prepared for the NATO Advanced Research Work-
shop that took place in Lviv, Ukraine, and addressed
recent advances in water supply and wastewater
treatment as a prerequisite for a safer society and
environment. The contributions critically assess the
existing knowledge on urban water management and
provide an overview of the current water manage-
ment issues, especially in the countries in[..]
Features
#Stable, safe, secure and readily available water sup-
ply is one of the key factors in ensuring a good level
of the public health and a stable society. Scientific
assessments show that about 80 % of diseases and
one-third of the total death toll in the developing
countries are caused by the low quality of the drink-
ing water. Other countries are also suffering from
water shortages and [..]
Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgement.- List of Contributors.-
Advanced Water Supply.- Strategies for Enhancing
Sustainability of Urban Water Systems.- Environ-
mental Advances by Water Supply Impact.- Water
Pollution Level as a Key Impact on Human Health.
Analysis and Prediction of Health Status after Water
Supply System Improvement in Chernivtsi City.-
Examples of Reconstruction and Extension of Group
Water Supply Systems in the Czech Republic.- Nom
Removal from Freshwater Supplies by Advanced
Separation Technology.- Advanced Wastewater
Treatment.- The Influence of Seasonality on the Eco-
nomic[..]
Fields of interest
Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Con-
trol / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution; Moni-
toring / Environmental Analysis; Civil Engineering
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XIX, 353 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:
Environmental Security) Softcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0309-4
H.G. Brauch, Free University of Berlin, Germany; Ú. Oswald
Spring, National University of Mexico, Morelos, Mexico; C. Mes-
jasz, Cracow University of Economics, Poland; J. Grin, Univer-
sity of Amsterdam, Netherlands; P. Kameri-Mbote, University of
Nairobi, Kenya; B. Chourou, University of Tunis-Carthage, Tunisia;
P. Dunay, Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Switzerland; J. Birk-
mann, UNU-EHS, Bonn, Germany (Eds.)
Coping with Global Environmental
Change, Disasters and Security
Threats, Challenges, Vulnerabilities and Risks
Coping with Global Environmental Change, Disas-
ters and Security - Threats, Challenges, Vulnerabil-
ities and Risks reviews conceptual debates and case
studies focusing on disasters and security threats,
challenges, vulnerabilities and risks in Europe, the
Mediterranean and other regions. It discusses social
science concepts of vulnerability and risks, global,
regional and national security challenges, global
warming, floods, desertification and drought as envi-
ronmental security challenges, water and food secu-
rity challenges and vulnerabilities, vulnerability
mapping of environmental security challenges and
risks, contributions of remote sensing to the recogni-
tion of security risks, mainstreaming early warning
of conflicts and hazards and provides conceptual and
policy conclusions.
Features
This policy-focused Global Environmental and
Human Security Handbook for the Anthropo-cene
(GEHSHA) addresses new security threats, chal-
lenges, vulnerabilities and risks posed by global envi-
ronmental change and disasters. In 6 forewords, 5
preface essays 95 peer reviewed chapcountries anal-
yse in 10 parts concepts of military and political hard
security and economic, social, [..]
Contents
Forewords.- Dedications.- Acknowledgements.-
Prefaces.- Part I Introduction: Concepts of Security
Threats, Challenges, Vulnerabilities and Risks.- Part
II Securitization of Global Environmental Change.-
Part III Economic, Social, Environmental Security
and Human Threats, Challenges, Vulnerabilities and
Risks in the Near East, North and Sub-Sahara Africa
and in Asia,- Part IV Threats, Challenges, Vulnera-
bilities and Risks for Urban Centres in Hazards and
Disasters.- Part V Coping with Global Environmen-
tal Change: Climate Change, Soil and Desertifica-
tion, Water Management, Food and[..]
Fields of interest
Ecotoxicology; Geography (general); Environmental
Economics; Political Science; Biogeosciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. LI, 1815 p. (Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental
Security and Peace, Vol. 5) Hardcover
299,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17775-0
F.A. Swartjes, National Institute of Public Health and the Envi-
ronemt (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands (Ed.)
Dealing with Contaminated Sites
From Theory towards Practical Application
This standard work on contaminated site manage-
ment covers the whole chain of steps involved in
contaminated site management, from sampling to
remediation. An important focus throughout the
book has been on Risk Assessment. In addition, the
book will include in-depth theories on soil contam-
ination, along with offering possibilities for prac-
tical applications. More than sixty of the world’s
top experts from Europe, the USA, Australia and
Canada have contributed to this book. The twenty-
five chapters in this book offer relevant information
for experienced scientists, students, consultants and
regulators, as well as for ‘new players’ in contami-
nated site management.
Features
This standard work on contaminated site manage-
ment covers the whole chain of steps involved in
contaminated site management, from sampling to
remediation. An important focus throughout the
book has been on Risk Assessment. In addition, the
book will include in-depth theories on soil contam-
ination, along with offering possibilities for practi-
cal applications. More than sixty of the world’s top
experts from [..]
Contents
Part I: Introduction.- Part II: Site Investigation.-
Part III: Human Health Aspects.- Part IV: Ecologi-
cal Aspects.- Part VI: Risk Management.- Part VII:
Frameworks.
Fields of interest
Ecotoxicology; Environmental Health; Soil Science &
Conservation; Environmental Management
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XXVIII, 1114 p. 109 illus. Hardcover
199,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9756-9
springer.com Environment 69
M.H. Ali, Agricultural Engineering Division, Bangladesh Institute
of Nuclear Agriculture, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Practices of Irrigation & On-farm
Water Management: Volume 2
The comprehensive and compact presentation in this
book is the perfect format for a resource/textbook for
undergraduate students in the areas of Agricultural
Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Bio-
Science Engineering, Water Resource Engineering,
and Civil & Environmental Engineering. This book
will also serve as a reference manual for researchers
and extension workers in such diverse fields as agri-
cultural engineering, agronomy, ecology, hydrology,
and meteorology.
Features
In the present industrialization stage of the world,
importance of agricultural (food, fodder & bio-fuel)
production to feed the ever-increasing population,
and to save the water resources & the environment
from degradation, is increasing. The climate change
paradigm and water pollution have added additional
focus on water resources. The book “Practices of Irri-
gation and On-farm Water Management” (Volume
2) [..]
Contents
Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgement.- Water
Conveyance System and Water Loss.- Water Appli-
cation Methods.- Irrigation Systems Designing.- Per-
formance Evaluation of Irrigation System.- Water
Resources Management.- Land & Watershed Man-
agement.- Pollution of Water From Agricultural
Fields & Its Control.- Management of Salt-affected
Soils.- Drainage of Agricultural Lands.- Models and
Crop Production Functions in Irrigation Manage-
ment.- GIS in Irrigation Management.- Water-lifting
Devices - Pumps.- Renewable Energy Resources for
Irrigation.- Index.
Fields of interest
Environmental Management; Agriculture; Environ-
mental Engineering / Biotechnology
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXIII, 314 p. 83 illus., 23 in color. Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7636-9
D. Barceló, IDAEA-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain; M. Petrovic, IDAEA-
CSIC, Barcelona, Spain (Eds.)
The Ebro River Basin
The Ebro is a typical Mediterranean river character-
ized by seasonal low flows and extreme flush effects,
with important agricultural and industrial activ-
ity that has caused heavy contamination problems.
This volume deals with soil-sediment-groundwater
related issues in the Ebro river basin and summarizes
the results generated within the European Union-
funded project AquaTerra. The following topics are
highlighted: Hydrology and sediment transport and
their alterations due to climate change, aquatic and
riparian biodiversity in the Ebro watershed, occur-
rence and distribution of a wide range of priority and
emerging contaminants, effects of chemical pollution
on biota and integration of climate change scenar-
ios with several aspects of the Ebro’s hydrology and
potential impacts of climate change on pollution.The
primary objective of the book is to lay the foundation
for a better understanding of the behavior of envi-
ronmental pollutants and their fluxes with respect to
climate and land use changes.
Features
The Ebro is a typical Mediterranean river character-
ized by seasonal low flows and extreme flush effects,
with important agricultural and industrial activ-
ity that has caused heavy contamination problems.
This volume deals with soil-sediment-groundwater
related issues in the Ebro river basin and summarizes
the results generated within the European Union-
funded [..]
Contents
The physical framework and historic human influ-
ences in the Ebro River.- Hydology and sediment
transport.- Hydrological impacts of climate change
on the Ebro River basin.- Dams and Reservoirs in
the lower Ebro River and its effects on the river ther-
mal cycle.- Dissolved fluxes of the Ebro River basin
(Spain): Impact of main lithologies and role of tribu-
taries.- Aquatic and riparian biodiversity in the Ebro
watershed: prospects and threats.- Persistent organic
pollutants in water, sediments and biota in the Ebro
River basin.- Origin, occurrence and behaviour of
brominated flame retardants[..]
Fields of interest
Environmental Chemistry; Geochemistry; Hydroge-
ology; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution
Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution;
Marine & Freshwater Sciences; Analytical Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reviews
Available
2011. XIV, 431 p. (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry,
Vol. 13) Hardcover
299,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18031-6
J. Zhao, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China
Towards Sustainable Cities in China
Analysis and Assessment of Some Chinese Cities in 2008
To promote China’s sustainable city construction
and development, this Brief has preliminarily used
an assessment indicator system and development
index of a sustainable city, based on a summary and
analysis of the existing Sustainable City theories
and practices both at home and aboard. Meanwhile,
mainly based on the data from 2008, this Brief has
made a tentative assessment of the development level
of Sustainable City in some major Chinese cities.
Features
To promote China’s sustainable city construction
and development, this Brief has preliminarily used
an assessment indicator system and development
index of a sustainable city, based on a summary and
analysis of the existing Sustainable City theories
and practices both at home and aboard. Meanwhile,
mainly based on the data from 2008, this Brief has
made a tentative assessment of the development level
of [..]
Fields of interest
Environmental Management; Conservation Biology /
Ecology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Brief
Available
2011. IX, 87 p. (SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science) Soft-
cover
49,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-8242-1
70 Geography springer.com
D. Barceló, IDAEA-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain; M. Petrovic, IDAEA-
CSIC, Barcelona, Spain (Eds.)
Waste Water Treatment and Reuse
in the Mediterranean Region
Water scarcity and the need for ecological sustain-
ability have led to the introduction of treated waste
water as an additional water resource in the national
water resource management plans of Mediter-
ranean countries. Summarizing the results gener-
ated within the European Union-funded project
INNOVA-MED, this volume highlights the follow-
ing topics: Application of innovative technologies
and practices for waste water treatment and reuse
adapted to the Mediterranean regionConstraints on
the application of advanced treatments and reuse of
reclaimed water and sludgeProblems and require-
ments of sustainable water management in the
Mediterranean areaThe book includes several exam-
ples of Mediterranean countries, such as Tunisia,
Morocco, Egypt, Palestine and Spain, and presents
their practical experiences in the application of inno-
vative processes and practices for waste water treat-
ment and reuse.
Features
Water scarcity and the need for ecological sustain-
ability have led to the introduction of treated waste
water as an additional water resource in the national
water resource management plans of Mediterranean
countries. Summarizing the results generated within
the European Union-funded project INNOVA-MED,
this volume [..]
Contents
Technologies for advanced wastewater treatment
in the Mediterranean Region.-Innovative Wastew-
ater Treatments And Reuse Technologies Adapted
To Southern Mediterranean Countries.- Overview
of new practices in the re-use of reclaimed water.-
Treatment and re-use of sludge.- Constraints of
application of advance treatments and re-use of
reclaimed water and sludge.- Risk Assessment and
Life Cycle Analysis in Water Industry.- Integrated
management of wastewaters in the Mediterranean
area.- Reuse of wastewater in Mediterranean region,
Egyptian experience.-Evaluation of four decades of
treated[..]
Fields of interest
Environmental Chemistry; Waste Water Tech-
nology / Water Pollution Control / Water Man-
agement / Aquatic Pollution; Geochemistry;
Environmental Management; Sustainable Develop-
ment; Analytical Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reviews
Available
2011. XIV, 300 p. (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry,
Vol. 14) Hardcover
249,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18280-8
Geography
C. Cassatella, Politecnico and Università di Torino, Italy; A. Peano,
Politecnico and Università di Torino, Italy (Eds.)
Landscape Indicators
Assessing and Monitoring Landscape Quality
In recent years EU policy towards the ‘landscape’ has
become better defined, whereas at the same time the
notion of ‘landscape’ itself remains elusive. The need
for indicators to evaluate and monitor the effects
of landscape policies and plans is urgent. What is
more, landscape is one of the components consid-
ered in environmental reporting, but unlike air, soil,
or water, it is difficult to measure using quantitative
methods.With studies on landscape indicators being
as rare as they are, this volume is an attempt to fill
the gap, dealing as it does with the definition and
use of specific indicators for landscape assessment
and monitoring. To tackle the diverse dimensions
of the landscape (whose complexity is well known),
the subject is approached by a multidisciplinary
team of experts in landscape ecology, landscape his-
tory, landscape perception, regional planning, strate-
gic environmental assessment and environmental
impact assessment procedures, and multi-criteria
assessment methods. Individual[..]
Features
In recent years EU policy towards the ‘landscape’ has
become better defined, whereas at the same time the
notion of ‘landscape’ itself remains elusive. The need
for indicators to evaluate and monitor the effects
of landscape policies and plans is urgent. What is
more, landscape is one of the components consid-
ered in environmental reporting, but unlike air, soil,
or water, it is difficult to measure [..]
Contents
Foreword.- 1. Landscape Assessment and Monitor-
ing.- 2. Indicators Assessment Systems.- 3. Indicators
Used for Landscape.- 4. Landscape Assessment: the
Ecological Profile.- 5. Indicators for the Assessment
of Historic Landscape Features.- 6. Measuring Visual
and Social Perceptions.- 7. Land Use Indicators for
Landscape Assessment.- 8. Assessing the Economic
Aspects of Landscape.- 9. Proposal for a Set of Indi-
cators.- List of abbreviations.- Index.
Fields of interest
Landscape, Regional and Urban Planning; Environ-
mental Management; Human Geography
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 222 p. 45 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0365-0
D.A. Griffith, University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; J.H.P. Paelinck,
George Mason University, Dallas, TX, USA
Non-standard Spatial Statistics and
Spatial Econometrics
Despite spatial statistics and spatial econometrics
both being recent sprouts of the general tree "spa-
tial analysis with measurement"—some may remem-
ber the debate after WWII about "theory without
measurement" versus "measurement without the-
ory"—several general themes have emerged in the
pertaining literature. But exploring selected other
fields of possible interest is tantalizing, and this is
what the authors intend to report here, hoping that
they will suscitate interest in the methodologies
exposed and possible further applications of these
methodologies. The authors hope that reactions
about their publication will ensue, and they would
be grateful to reader(s) motivated by some of the
research efforts exposed hereafter letting them know
about these experiences.
Features
Despite spatial statistics and spatial econometrics
both being recent sprouts of the general tree "spa-
tial analysis with measurement"—some may remem-
ber the debate after WWII about "theory without
measurement" versus "measurement without the-
ory"—several general themes have emerged in the
pertaining literature. But exploring selected other
fields of possible interest is tantalizing, and this is
what the authors [..]
Contents
Part 1. Non-standard spatial statistics.- 1. Introduc-
tion: spatial statistics, - 2. Individual versus ecolog-
ical analyses.- 3. Statistical models for spatial data:
some linkages and communalities.- 4. Frequency
distributions for simulated spatially autorcorrelated
random variable.- 5. Understanding correlations
among spatial random variables.- 6. Spatially struc-
tured random effects: a comparison of three popular
specifications.- 7. Spatial filter versus conventional
spatial model specifications: some comparisons.- 8.
The role of spatial of autocorrelation in prioritizing
sites within a[..]
Fields of interest
Geography (general); Migration; Business & Eco-
nomics (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 200 p. 81 illus., 5 in color. (Advances in Geographic Infor-
mation Science) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16042-4
springer.com Law 71
Law
M. Montini, University of Siena, Italy; S. Bogdanovic, Business
Academy, Novi Sad, Serbia (Eds.)
Environmental Security in South-
Eastern Europe
International Agreements and Their Implementation
Authored by international experts from academia,
international organizations, governments and
NGOs, this book highlights the main environ-
mental security issues in the South-East European
(SEE) countries, with a particular focus on climate
change and water management. The common goal
of the authors was to provide a reliable evaluation
of whether existing legal regimes and correct imple-
mentation of applicable international treaties may
contribute to reducing environmental security risks
in the region. In-depth analyses and assessment
of major challenges in compliance, serve as a firm
ground which such evaluation is based on. This vol-
ume is recommended for public officials, legal prac-
titioners and consultants. Its interest may also extend
beyond the SEE countries, serving as a case-study of
a broader and paradigmatic relevance of the analy-
sis and management of environmental and security
issues in a trans-boundary context.
Features
Authored by international experts from academia,
international organizations, governments and
NGOs, this book highlights the main environ-
mental security issues in the South-East European
(SEE) countries, with a particular focus on climate
change and water management. The common goal
of the authors was to provide a reliable evaluation
of whether existing legal regimes and correct imple-
mentation of applicable [..]
Contents
The Role of International Organisations in Environ-
mental Security Issues.- The Environment and Secu-
rity Initiative in South Eastern Europe: Transforming
Risk Into Cooperation.- The Role of UNESCO des-
ignated Sites in Fostering International Coopera-
tion and Environmental Security in SEE.- Social
and Environmental Issues related to Security in SEE
Countries.- The Impact of International Treaties on
Climate Change in SEE Countries.- The Impact of
the International Treaties on Water Management
in South-Eastern Europe.- Towards Environmental
Security by Adapting the Energy Sector: Summary
of[..]
Fields of interest
European Law / Public International Law; Environ-
mental Law / Policy / Ecojustice; Sustainable Devel-
opment
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XVIII, 241 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:
Environmental Security) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0227-1
M. Montini, University of Siena, Italy; S. Bogdanovic, Business
Academy, Novi Sad, Serbia (Eds.)
Environmental Security in South-
Eastern Europe
International Agreements and Their Implementation
Authored by international experts from academia,
international organizations, governments and
NGOs, this book highlights the main environ-
mental security issues in the South-East European
(SEE) countries, with a particular focus on climate
change and water management. The common goal
of the authors was to provide a reliable evaluation
of whether existing legal regimes and correct imple-
mentation of applicable international treaties may
contribute to reducing environmental security risks
in the region. In-depth analyses and assessment
of major challenges in compliance, serve as a firm
ground which such evaluation is based on. This vol-
ume is recommended for public officials, legal prac-
titioners and consultants. Its interest may also extend
beyond the SEE countries, serving as a case-study of
a broader and paradigmatic relevance of the analy-
sis and management of environmental and security
issues in a trans-boundary context.
Features
Authored by international experts from academia,
international organizations, governments and
NGOs, this book highlights the main environ-
mental security issues in the South-East European
(SEE) countries, with a particular focus on climate
change and water management. The common goal
of the authors was to provide a reliable evaluation
of whether existing legal regimes and correct imple-
mentation of applicable [..]
Contents
The Role of International Organisations in Environ-
mental Security Issues.- The Environment and Secu-
rity Initiative in South Eastern Europe: Transforming
Risk Into Cooperation.- The Role of UNESCO des-
ignated Sites in Fostering International Coopera-
tion and Environmental Security in SEE.- Social
and Environmental Issues related to Security in SEE
Countries.- The Impact of International Treaties on
Climate Change in SEE Countries.- The Impact of
the International Treaties on Water Management
in South-Eastern Europe.- Towards Environmental
Security by Adapting the Energy Sector: Summary
of[..]
Fields of interest
European Law / Public International Law; Environ-
mental Law / Policy / Ecojustice; Sustainable Devel-
opment
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XVIII, 241 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C:
Environmental Security) Softcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0245-5
72 Law springer.com
C. Herrmann, University of Passau, Germany; J.P. Terhechte, Uni-
versity of Hamburg, Germany (Eds.)
European Yearbook of International
Economic Law 2011
Part one of Vol. 2 (2011) of the European Yearbook
of International Economic Law adresses two major
topics of current academic debate and public inter-
est: firstly, it focuses on the State and the Global
Economy, secondly, on Climate Change and Inter-
national Economic Law. Part two contains treatises
of recent regional integration developments taking
place in the major regions of the world. Part three
covers the legal and political developments in the
major international organizations and fora dealing
with international economic policy making. Part
four contains book reviews of recent works in the
field of International Economic Law.
Features
Part one of Vol. 2 (2011) of the European Yearbook
of International Economic Law adresses two major
topics of current academic debate and public inter-
est: firstly, it focuses on the State and the Global
Economy, secondly, on Climate Change and Inter-
national Economic Law. Part two contains treatises
of recent regional integration developments taking
place in the major regions of the world. Part three
covers the [..]
Contents
From the contents: Topics.- Special Focus I: The
State and the Global Economy.- Special Focus II:
Climate Change and International Economic Law.-
Regional Integration.- International Economic Insti-
tutions.- Book Reviews.
Fields of interest
European Law / Public International Law; Political
Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVII, 520 p. (European Yearbook of International Economic
Law, Vol. 2) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14431-8
M. Bungenberg, University of Siegen, Germany; J. Griebel, Uni-
versity of Cologne, Germany; S. Hindelang, Humboldt-University
of Berlin, Germany (Eds.)
International Investment Law and
EU Law
The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty entails
sweeping changes with respect to foreign invest-
ment regulation. Most prominently, the Treaty on
the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) now
contains in its Article 207 an explicit competence for
the regulation of foreign direct investment as part
of the Common Commercial Policy (CCP) chapter.
With this new competence, the EU will become an
important actor in the field of international invest-
ment politics and law. The new empowerment in the
field of international investment law prompts a mul-
titude of questions. This volume analyzes in depth
the new “post-Lisbon situation” in the area of invest-
ment policy, provokes further discussion and offers
new approaches.
Features
The European Yearbook of International Economic
Law (EYIEL) is an annual publication in Interna-
tional Economic Law, a field increasingly emancipat-
ing itself from Public International Law scholarship
and evolving into a fully-fledged academic discipline
in its own right. With the yearbook, the editors and
publisher intend to make a significant contribution
to the development of this "new" discipline and pro-
vide [..]
Contents
S. Hindelang, N. Maydell: The EU’s Common
Investment Policy – Connecting the Dots Origins,
Trends, and Perspectives.- M. Bungenberg: The
Division of Competences between the EU and its
Member States in the Area of Investment Poli-
tics.- A. Reinisch: The Division of Powers between
the EU and its Member States “after Lisbon”.- M.
Burgstaller: The Future of Bilateral Investment
Treaties of EU Member States.- J.P. Terhechte: Art.
351 TFEU, the Principle of Loyalty and the Future
Role of the Member States' Bilateral Investment
Treaties.- T.R. Braun: For a Complementary Euro-
pean Investment[..]
Fields of interest
European Law / Public International Law; Commer-
cial Law; International & Foreign Law
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XII, 140 p. (Special Issue) Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14854-5
H.-J. Heintze, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany; A. Zwitter, Uni-
versity of Groningen, The Netherlands (Eds.)
International Law and
Humanitarian Assistance
A Crosscut Through Legal Issues Pertaining to Humanitarian-
ism
It is becoming increasingly apparent that there are
major gaps in International Humanitarian Law and
Public International Law in the area of humanitar-
ian assistance. In response international organiza-
tions such as the UN and the EU are developing their
own legal frameworks for humanitarian assistance
and the body of customary law and so-called inter-
national disaster response law is growing steadily.
This however shows that a coherent body of law is
far from being a given. The legal reality of interna-
tional law pertaining to emergency response is rather
broadly spread over various international legal fields
and related documents, covering situations of armed
conflict and natural disasters. This book is one of
the first attempts of linking different legal areas in
the growing field of what could be called the interna-
tional law of humanitarian assistance.
Features
It is becoming increasingly apparent that there are
major gaps in International Humanitarian Law and
Public International Law in the area of humanitar-
ian assistance. In response international organiza-
tions such as the UN and the EU are developing their
own legal frameworks for humanitarian assistance
and the body of customary law and so-called interna-
tional disaster response law is growing steadily. This
[..]
Contents
H.-J. Heintze; A. Zwitter: Introduction.- H. Spieker:
The right to give and receive humanitarian assis-
tance.- K. Mackintosh: Beyond the Red Cross: The
protection of independent humanitarian organiza-
tions and their staff in international humanitarian
law.- A. Zwitter: United Nations' Legal Framework
of Humanitarian Assistance.- M. Broberg: Legal
basic of EU Council Regulation 1257/96 concerning
humanitarian aid - Time for revision?- H.-J. Heintze:
Convergence between Human Rights Law and Inter-
national Humanitarian Law and the Consequences
for the Implementation.- S. Maus: Human Rights
in[..]
Fields of interest
European Law / Public International Law; Interna-
tional & Foreign Law; Political Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. IX, 141 p. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16454-5
springer.com Law 73
R. Abeyratne, Montreal, QC, Canada
Space Security Law
Against the variegated background of bewilderment
and cautious optimism that space transportation
offers, this book begins with an exposé on interna-
tional politics, the principles of which, bear upon
space transportation, as well as the closeness of air
space and outer space, and activities that straddle
both frontiers at the same time. It discusses cur-
rent issues and possibilities of communications and
transportation in outer space, as well as the liabilities
and accountability of the key players of space explo-
ration.
Features
Against the variegated background of bewilderment
and cautious optimism that space transportation
offers, this book begins with an exposé on interna-
tional politics, the principles of which, bear upon
space transportation, as well as the closeness of air
space and outer space, and activities that straddle
both frontiers at the same time. It discusses current
[..]
Fields of interest
Law (general); Literacy; Environment (general);
Business & Economics (general); Philosophy (gen-
eral); Social Sciences (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 166 p. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16701-0
S.T. Ramnewash-Oemrawsingh, The Netherlands Council of State
The Human Right to a Viable
Environment
Human rights tribunals are regularly confronted
with complaints regarding human rights violations
caused by environmental degradation. This book
deals with the effectiveness of incorporating envi-
ronmental dimensions into existing human rights
and analyses the feasibility of a separate enforceable
human right relating to the environment. Including
chapters on the relevant case law of several regional
human rights systems, such as the European Con-
vention on Human Rights, the American Conven-
tion on Human Rights and global human rights
systems, such as the UN International Convention
on Civil and Political Rights, it demonstrates that
incorporating environmental aspects within exist-
ing human rights is problematic and recommends
the insertion of a right to a viable environment in all
human rights systems.
Features
Human rights tribunals are regularly confronted
with complaints regarding human rights violations
caused by environmental degradation. This book
deals with the effectiveness of incorporating envi-
ronmental dimensions into existing human rights
and analyses the feasibility of a separate enforceable
human right relating to the environment. Including
chapters on the relevant case law of several regional
human [..]
Contents
1. Introduction; Part I. The European Convention
on Human Rights and Environmental Issues: 2. The
European Convention on Human Rights, survey
of the Strasbourg system for protection of human
rights; 3. The European Convention on Human
Rights and the environment: an analysis of rele-
vant case law; 4. Final conclusions regarding Euro-
pean 'environmental case law'; Part II. Other Human
Rights Systems and Environmental Issues: 5. UN sys-
tems of human rights protection and the environ-
ment; 6. Other regional human rights systems and
the environment; Part III. A Separate Human Right
Relating to[..]
Fields of interest
Public Law
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. 550 p. Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-90-6704-322-9
Yearbook of International
Humanitarian Law - 2009
The world's only annual publication devoted to
the study of the laws of armed conflict, the Year-
book of International Humanitarian Law provides
a truly international forum for high-quality, peer-
reviewed academic articles focusing on this highly
topical branch of international law. Ease of use of
the Yearbook is guaranteed by the inclusion of a
detailed index. Distinguished by its topicality and
contemporary relevance, the Yearbook of Interna-
tional Humanitarian Law bridges the gap between
theory and practice and serves as a useful reference
tool for scholars, practitioners, military personnel,
civil servants, diplomats, human rights workers and
students.
Features
The world's only annual publication devoted to the
study of the laws of armed conflict, the Yearbook of
International Humanitarian Law provides a truly
international forum for high-quality, peer-reviewed
academic articles focusing on this highly topical
branch of international law. Ease of use of the Year-
book is guaranteed by the inclusion of a detailed
index. Distinguished by its topicality and contempo-
rary [..]
Contents
Part I Articles. The International Criminal Court: a
reflection, L. Moreno-Ocampo; The civilian in mod-
ern war, A. Roberts; Controlling the recourse to war
by modifying jus in bello, R. Goodman; Blurring
the lines: the interpretation, discourse and applica-
tion of the Law of Armed Conflict, Dale Stephens;
The redulic ‘Rule’: military necessity, commander’s
knowledge, and methods of warfare, B.J. Bill; Terri-
tory, boundaries and the Law of Armed Conflict, L.
Arimatsu; Part II Current developments. The year
in review, S.C. Breau; International criminal courts
round-up, D. Turns, E. Carnero[..]
Fields of interest
European Law / Public International Law
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. 778 p. (Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law, 12)
Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-90-6704-335-9
74 Life Sciences springer.com
Life Sciences
J. Fang, Peking University, Beijing, China; Z. Wang, Peking Uni-
versity, Beijing, China; Z. Tang, Peking University, Beijing, China
(Eds.)
Atlas of Woody Plants in China
Distribution and Climate
"Atlas of Woody Plants in China: Distribution and
Climate” documents the spatially-explicit county-
level distribution of all 11,405 woody plants in
China, together with life form information for most
species. It also provides climate information for each
species, with the county-level average and range of
12 climatic indices and of vegetation net primary
productivity. It is the first and largest comprehen-
sive atlas in the world for the distribution of China’s
plants and was compiled on the basis of almost all
related literature published throughout China. The
atlas should serve as an indispensable handbook for
all those who are interested in the plants, ecology,
geography, environment, horticulture, and silvicul-
ture of China and East Asia. Dr. Jingyun Fang is a
Cheung Kong Professor at the Department of Ecol-
ogy, Peking University, China. Dr. Zhiheng Wang
and Dr. Zhiyao Tang are both ecologists working at
the same institute.
Features
"Atlas of Woody Plants in China: Distribution and
Climate” documents the spatially-explicit county-
level distribution of all 11,405 woody plants in
China, together with life form information for most
species. It also provides climate information for each
species, with the county-level average and range of
12 climatic indices and of vegetation net primary
productivity. It is the first and largest [..]
Contents
Introduction to the Compilation of This Atlas.-
Characteristics of Distribution of Woody Plants in
China.- Climatic Variables and Their Distribution in
China.- Species Distribution and Climates.
Fields of interest
Plant Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography;
Applied Ecology; Nature Conservation; Ecology;
Plant Sciences; Agriculture
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Atlas
Available
2011. 2000 p. 11219 illus., 19 in color. In 2 volumes, not available
separately. Hardcover
499,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15016-6
R.M. Flügel, DKFZ Heidelberg, Germany
Chirality and Life
A Short Introduction to the Early Phases of Chemical Evolution
This book presents the fascinating formation of the
first simple bioorganic molecules and describes the
hidden aspects of chiral compounds, which raise
questions on the molecular beginnings of life. The
occurrences of extraterrestrial, non-standard amino
acids in meteorites are dealt with in detail, as well
as their subsequent transfer to proteinogenic amino
acids. The concept of asymmetric organo-cataly-
sis for the synthesis of carbohydrates and ribonu-
cleosides are considered. The notion of a single
amino acid that functions as an enzyme is devel-
oped. Attempts to simulate ancient world scenarios
are critically reviewed. There is a special focus on
ribozymes and the resulting RNA world. Combina-
tions of different world scenarios are discussed in
view of an on-going evolution. The currently most
plausible hypotheses and visions of ancient world
scenarios that led to today’s DNA world are also pro-
vided. Included is a pre-cellular world of viruses that
is presented for the first time.
Features
This book presents the fascinating formation of the
first simple bioorganic molecules and describes the
hidden aspects of chiral compounds, which raise
questions on the molecular beginnings of life. The
occurrences of extraterrestrial, non-standard amino
acids in meteorites are dealt with in detail, as well as
their subsequent transfer to proteinogenic amino [..]
Contents
Part I. Physico-chemical Principles.- 1. Intro-
duction.- 2. Formation of Primordial Bioorganic
Molecules.- 3. Hidden Aspects of Chirality.- 4. RNAs
and Their Constituents.- 5. Proteins and Their Con-
stituents.- 6. Membranes.- 7. Compounds Required
for Life Part II. Scenarios of Ancient Worlds.- 8. The
RNA World Involves RNA as a First Genetic Sys-
tem.- 9. Peptide and Protein World.- 10. Combina-
tions of the RNA with the Peptide World.- 11. The
Precellular World of Viruses.- 12. Combinations of
Different Worlds.- 13. The Iron Sulfide World of
Proto-Metabolism.- 14. The Genetic Code.
Fields of interest
Biochemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. IX, 90 p. 15 illus., 10 in color. Softcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16976-2
M. Boos, University of Göttingen, Germany; M. Kolbe, ETH Zurich,
Switzerland; P.M. Kappeler, University of Göttingen, Germany;
Th. Ellwart, University of Trier, Germany (Eds.)
Coordination in Human and
Primate Groups
Coordination in Human and Primate Groups
presents one of the first collections of the different
approaches and methods used to assess coordination
processes in groups. Written by psychologists and
primatologists, the book represents a broad range of
coordination research fields such as social psychol-
ogy, work and organizational psychology, medicine,
primatology, and behavioural ecology. It is designed
for researchers and practitioners interested in under-
standing the behavioural aspects of group coordina-
tion.
Features
Coordination in Human and Primate Groups
presents one of the first collections of the different
approaches and methods used to assess coordination
processes in groups. Written by psychologists and
primatologists, the book represents a broad range of
coordination research fields such as social psychol-
ogy, work and organizational psychology, medicine,
primatology, [..]
Contents
Part I Theoretical Approaches to Group Coordi-
nation.- Coordination in Human and Nonhuman
Primate Groups: Why Compare and How?.- An
Inclusive Model of Group Coordination.- Coordina-
tion of Group Movements in Nonhuman Primates.-
Dimensions of Group Coordination: Applicability
Test of the Coordination Mechanism Circumplex
Model.- The Role of Coordination in Preventing
Harm in Healthcare Groups: Research Examples
from Anesthesia and an Integrated Model of Coor-
dination for Action Teams in Health Care.- Devel-
oping Observational Categories for Group Process
Research Based on Task and[..]
Fields of interest
Behavioural Sciences; Developmental Psychology;
Evolutionary Biology; Zoology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 287 p. 32 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15354-9
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S. Han, Department of Psychology, Peking University, Beijing,
China; E. Pöppel, Institute for Medical Psychology, Munich, Ger-
many (Eds.)
Culture and Neural Frames of
Cognition and Communication
Cultural neuroscience combines brain imaging
techniques such as functional magnetic resonance
imaging and event-related brain potentials with
methods of social and cultural psychology to investi-
gate whether and how cultures influence the neural
mechanisms of perception, attention, emotion, social
cognition, and other human cognitive processes. The
findings of cultural neuroscience studies improve
our understanding of the relation between human
brain function and sociocultural contexts and help to
reframe the “big question” of nature versus nurture.
This book is organized so that two chapters provide
general views of the relation between biological evo-
lution, cultural evolution and recent cultural neuro-
science studies, while other chapters focus on several
aspects of human cognition that have been shown to
be strongly influenced by sociocultural factors such
as self-concept representation, language processes,
emotion, time perception, and decision-making. The
main goal of this work is to address how[..]
Features
Cultural neuroscience combines brain imaging
techniques such as functional magnetic resonance
imaging and event-related brain potentials with
methods of social and cultural psychology to investi-
gate whether and how cultures influence the neural
mechanisms of perception, attention, emotion, social
cognition, and other human cognitive processes. The
findings of cultural neuroscience studies improve
our [..]
Contents
Neuroplasticity: Biological Evolution’s Contribu-
tion to Cultural Evolution .- Cultural Neuroscience
of Social Cognition.- The Brain and Its Self: Con-
cepts of Self and the Cortical Midline Structures.-
Self Identity in Sociocultural Contexts: Implications
from Studies of Self-face Recognition.- The Relation
Between the Self and Others: A Transcultural Neu-
roimaging Approach.- Unconscious Self-processing:
Subconscious, Unintentional or Subliminal?.- Brain,
Behavior, and Culture: Insights from Cognition, Per-
ception, and Emotion.- Psychological Time, Time
Perspective, Culture and Conflict[..]
Fields of interest
Neurobiology; Cross Cultural Psychology; Neuro-
sciences; Anthropology; Cognitive Psychology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XII, 314 p. (On Thinking, Vol. 3) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15422-5
E.N. Eadie, Glenelg North, SA, Australia
Education for Animal Welfare
This book deals with the role of education in
improving animal welfare and reducing animal suf-
fering inflicted by humans. It embraces situations
in which humans have direct control over animals
orinterfere directly with them, but it considers also
indirect animal suffering resulting from human
activities. Education is regarded in the broad sense
of creating awareness and facilitating change. First,
consideration is given to a number of specific themes
in which education can make an important contri-
bution towards reducing animal suffering, and sub-
sequently an examination is made of a number of
interrelated contexts in which education can address
the various themes. The considered educational
themes are: · animal suffering and sentience that
have both scientific and moral aspects· human
discrimination against animals known as speciesism
and the need for attitudinal change by humans·
role and existing limitations of legislation in provid-
ing protection to animals· matter of[..]
Features
This book deals with the role of education in
improving animal welfare and reducing animal suf-
fering inflicted by humans. It embraces situations
in which humans have direct control over animals
orinterfere directly with them, but it considers also
indirect animal suffering resulting from human
activities. Education is regarded in the broad sense of
creating awareness and facilitating change. First, [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Educational Themes Related to
Reduction in Animal Suffering.- Educational Con-
texts Involved in Reduction in Animal Suffering.-
References.
Fields of interest
Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management; Animal
Ecology; Zoology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 88 p. (Animal Welfare, Vol. 10) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16813-0
K. Kubitzki, University of Hamburg, Germany (Ed.)
Flowering Plants. Eudicots
Sapindales, Cucurbitales, Myrtaceae
This volume, the tenth in the series, comprises mod-
ern treatments for the families and genera of the
eudicot orders Sapindales and Cucurbitales. The
circumscription of the orders, families and gen-
era conforms to the most recent systematic studies.
The family treatments include descriptions of the
families and the genera, genera classification keys,
discussions of relationships and data on their mor-
phology, reproductive biology, distribution, ecology
and economic importance. Sapindales and Cucur-
bitales, as understood in this volume, comprise 16
families with 637 genera and roughly 9,240 species.
Sapindales include large tropical and southern tem-
perate tree families such as the Anacardiaceae, Sapin-
daceae (these in the modern circumscription, which
includes Aceraceae and Hippocastanaceae), Meli-
aceae and Rutaceae, which have long been consid-
ered to be closely related. Cucurbitales represent
a relatively new ordinal concept; apart from some
small woody groups, the order contains two large
families,[..]
Features
This volume, the tenth in the series, comprises mod-
ern treatments for the families and genera of the
eudicot orders Sapindales and Cucurbitales. The
circumscription of the orders, families and genera
conforms to the most recent systematic studies. The
family treatments include descriptions of the fami-
lies and the genera, genera classification keys, discus-
sions of relationships and data on their morphology,
[..]
Contents
Introduction to Sapindales.- Introduction to
Cucurbitales.- Anacardiaceae.- Anisophyllaceae.-
Begoniaceae.- Biebersteiniaceae.- Burseraceae.-
Coriariaceae.- Corynocarpaceae.- Cucurbitaceae.-
Datiscaceae.- Kirkiaceae.- Meliaceae.- Myr-
taceae.- Nitrariaceae.- Rutaceae.- Sapindaceae.-
Simaroubaceae.- Tetradiclidaceae.
Fields of interest
Plant Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography; Plant
Anatomy / Development; Biodiversity; Plant Genet-
ics and Genomics; Evolutionary Biology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Handbook
Available
2011. X, 436 p. (The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants, Vol.
10) Hardcover
199,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14396-0
76 Life Sciences springer.com
H.R. Hepburn, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa;
S.E. Radloff, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa (Eds.)
Honeybees of Asia
A multi-authored work on the basic biology of Asian
honeybees, written by expert specialists in the field,
this book highlights phylogeny, classification, mito-
chondrial and nuclear DNA, biogeography, genet-
ics, physiology, pheromones, nesting, self-assembly
processes, swarming, migration and absconding,
reproduction, ecology, foraging and flight, dance
languages, pollination, diseases/pests, colony defen-
siveness and natural enemies, honeybee mites, and
interspecific interactions. Comprehensively cover-
ing the widely dispersed literature published in Euro-
pean as well as Asian-language journals and books,
"Honeybees of Asia" provides an essential foundation
for future research.
Features
A multi-authored work on the basic biology of Asian
honeybees, written by expert specialists in the field,
this book highlights phylogeny, classification, mito-
chondrial and nuclear DNA, biogeography, genet-
ics, physiology, pheromones, nesting, self-assembly
processes, swarming, migration and absconding,
reproduction, ecology, foraging and flight, dance
languages, pollination, diseases/pests, colony [..]
Contents
The Asian Species of Apis.- Phylogeny of the Genus
Api.- Biogeography.- Asian Honeybees and Mito-
chondrial DNA.- Genetic Considerations.- Biology
of Nesting.- Absconding, Migration and Swarming.-
Comparative Reproductive Biology of Honeybees.-
Pheromones.- Honeybees in Natural Ecosystems.-
The Pollination Role of Honeybees.- Foraging.-
Energetic Aspects of Flight.- The Dance Language.-
Diseases of Asian Honeybees.- Asian Honeybee
Mites.- Colony Defence and Natural Enemies.- Self-
assembly Processes in Honeybees: the Phenomenon
of Shimmering.- Interspecific Interactions among
Asian[..]
Fields of interest
Entomology; Invertebrates; Animal Systematics /
Taxonomy / Biogeography; Animal Genetics and
Genomics; Animal Physiology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XII, 600 p. Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16421-7
C. Li, Natural Resources Canada, Edmonton, AB, Canada; R.
Lafortezza, University of Bari, Italy; J. Chen, University of Toledo,
OH, USA (Eds.)
Landscape Ecology in Forest
Management and Conservation
Challenges and Solutions for Global Change
“Landscape Ecology in Forest Management and
Conservation: Challenges and Solutions for Global
Change” discusses how landscape ecology can con-
tribute to addressing the challenges in contemporary
forest management practice, with diverse contribu-
tions from active researchers worldwide. It provides
not only a summary of conceptual understanding of
landscape ecology as related to forest management
but also a whole set of specific challenges, issues,
and methods on how to deal with them. This book
is a stimulating addition to the international litera-
ture on landscape ecology and land resource man-
agement at large. Dr. Chao Li is a Research Scientist
with the Canadian Forest Service (CFS), Natural
Resources Canada, and leads the Landscape Distur-
bances and Forest Valuation Modeling group. Dr.
Raffaele Lafortezza is a Lecturer in forest landscape
ecology at the University of Bari, Italy. Dr. Jiquan
Chen is a Professor at the Department of Environ-
mental Sciences, the University of Toledo, USA.
Features
“Landscape Ecology in Forest Management and
Conservation: Challenges and Solutions for Global
Change” discusses how landscape ecology can con-
tribute to addressing the challenges in contemporary
forest management practice, with diverse contribu-
tions from active researchers worldwide. It provides
not only a summary of conceptual understanding of
landscape ecology as related to forest management
but also a [..]
Contents
Part I: Landscape Ecology and Forest Management.-
Part II: Modeling Disturbance and Succession in
Forest Landscapes.- Part III: Emerging Approaches
in Forest Landscape Conservation.- Part IV: Practic-
ing Sustainable Forest Landscape Management.
Fields of interest
Landscape Ecology; Forestry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXVI, 400 p. 83 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover
179,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-12753-3
D. Ugarkovic, Ruder Boscovic Institute, Zagreb, Croatia (Ed.)
Long Non-Coding RNAs
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), tentatively
defined as ncRNAs of more than two hundred
nucleotides in length, are characterized by the com-
plexity and diversity of their sequences and mech-
anisms of action. Based on genome-wide studies,
more than 3,300 of them exist, but to date only the
limited number of functional lncRNAs have been
identified and characterized. Nonetheless, lncR-
NAs have emerged as key molecules involved in the
control of transcriptional and posttranscriptional
gene regulatory pathways. They take part in the
recruitment of chromatin modifying complexes and
regulate splicing, localization, stability and transla-
tion of the target mRNAs. This book provides an
overview of the rapidly advancing field of long ncR-
NAs, describing the epigenetic and non-epigenetic
mechanisms by which they regulate various biologi-
cal functions in model systems, from yeast to mam-
mals. The role of ncRNAs in sex chromosome dosage
compensation in flies and mammals is described, as
well as their role in centromere[..]
Features
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), tentatively
defined as ncRNAs of more than two hundred
nucleotides in length, are characterized by the com-
plexity and diversity of their sequences and mech-
anisms of action. Based on genome-wide studies,
more than 3,300 of them exist, but to date only the
limited number of functional lncRNAs have been
identified and characterized. [..]
Contents
Transcriptional and post-transcriptional program-
ming by long noncoding RNAs.- Long noncoding
RNA as a regulator for transcription.- Long non-
coding RNAs and X chromosome inactivation.-
TERRA: long non-coding RNA at eukaryotic telom-
eres.- Transcription of satellite DNAs in mammals.-
Multiple roles of Alu-related non-coding RNAs.-
roX RNAs and genome regulation in Drosophila
melanogaster.- Transcription of satellite DNAs in
insects.- Long non-protein-coding RNAs in plants.
Fields of interest
Biochemistry; Nucleic Acid Chemistry; Cell Biology;
Gene Function; Molecular Medicine
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XII, 280 p. (Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology,
Vol. 51) Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16501-6
springer.com Life Sciences 77
D.K. Chakrabarti, N. D. University of Agriculture and Technology,
Faizabad, India
Mango Malformation
Malformation disease of mango (Mangifera indica)
initially noted in patches in India has now turned
into a global menace wherever mango is grown. The
challenge posed by the problem attracted interest
of Scientists from various disciplines, continue to
do so, and will attract their attention until the prob-
lem is understood threadbare, and resolved. For
a long time, due to complex nature of the disease,
the cause and causal agent was both hotly debated.
Only in recent years, the issue of the etiology of the
disease has been resolved, epidemiology has been
worked out to a large extent and silver bullet control
measures have been replaced by IPM strategy based
on the information generated on the physiology of
pathogenesis and epidemiology of the disease.
Features
Malformation disease of mango (Mangifera indica)
initially noted in patches in India has now turned
into a global menace wherever mango is grown. The
challenge posed by the problem attracted interest of
Scientists from various disciplines, continue to do so,
and will attract their attention until the problem is
[..]
Contents
Introduction.- 1. Chronology in research on mango
malformation.- 2. Geographical distribution of
mango malformation.- 3. Economic importance.-
4. Symptoms.- 5. Cause.- 6. Epidemiology.- 7. Vari-
etal susceptibility.- 8. Control measures.- Epilogue.-
Subject index.
Fields of interest
Plant Pathology; Plant Physiology; Entomology;
Agriculture; Biochemistry; Applied Ecology
Target groups
Upper undergraduate
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIX, 148 p. 20 illus. in color. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0362-9
Th.O. Metz, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA,
USA (Ed.)
Metabolic Profiling
Methods and Protocols
At the intersection of metabolite analysis, metabolic
fingerprinting, and metabolomics, the study of
metabolic profiling has evolved steadily over the
course of time as have the methods and technologies
involved in its study. In Metabolic Profiling: Meth-
ods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field
present protocols that are illustrative of the evolution
of metabolic profiling from single molecule analysis
to global metabolome profiling. Comprised of the
most essential techniques, this volume covers topics
from inborn errors of metabolism and drug metabo-
lite analysis to nuclear magnetic resonance metabolic
profiles. Written in the highly successful Methods in
Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include
introductions to their respective subjects, lists of
the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step,
readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips
on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Authoritative and practical, Metabolic Profiling:
Methods and Protocols serves as[..]
Features
At the intersection of metabolite analysis, metabolic
fingerprinting, and metabolomics, the study of
metabolic profiling has evolved steadily over the
course of time as have the methods and technologies
involved in its study. In Metabolic Profiling: Meth-
ods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field
present protocols that are illustrative of the evolution
of metabolic profiling from single molecule [..]
Contents
Origins of Metabolic Profiling.- Amino Acid
Profiling for the Diagnosis of Inborn Errors of
Metabolism.- Acylcarnitines: Analysis in Plasma and
Whole Blood Using Tandem Mass Spectrometry.-
Analysis of Organic Acids and Acylglycines for the
Diagnosis of Related Inborn Errors of Metabolism by
GC- and HPLC-MS.- HPLC Analysis of Purines and
Pyrimidines for the Clinical Biochemical Diagnosis
of Related Inborn Errors of Metabolism.- Bile Acid
Analysis in Various Biological Samples Using Ultra
Performance Liquid Chromatography/Electrospray
Ionization-Mass Spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS).- Anal-
ysis of[..]
Fields of interest
Biochemistry; Metabolomics
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XI, 391 p. 87 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 708)
Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-1-61737-984-0
L. Gouveia, National Laboratory of Energy and Geology, Lisbon,
Portugal
Microalgae as a Feedstock for
Biofuels
This Brief provides a concise review of the poten-
tial use of microalgae for biofuel production. The
following topics are highlighted: the advantages of
microalgae over conventional biofuel-producing
crops; technological processes for energy production
using microalgae; microalgal biomass production
systems, production rates and costs; algae cultiva-
tion strategies and main culture parameters; biomass
harvesting technologies and cell disruption; CO2
sequestration; life cycle analysis; and algal biorefin-
ery strategies. The conclusions section discusses the
contribution of the technologies described to envi-
ronmental sustainability and future prospects.
Features
This Brief provides a concise review of the poten-
tial use of microalgae for biofuel production. The
following topics are highlighted: the advantages of
microalgae over conventional biofuel-producing
crops; technological processes for energy production
using microalgae; microalgal biomass production
systems, production rates and costs; algae cultivation
strategies and main culture parameters; biomass har-
vesting [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Microalgae and biofules production.-
Microalgal biomass production.- algal cultivation.-
CO2 sequestration.- Microalgal biomass harvest-
ing.- Cell disruption.- Production rates, production
and processing costs.- Life cycle analysis.- Modelling
approaches.- Algal biorefinery strategy.- Conclu-
sions.
Fields of interest
Microbiology; Renewable and Green Energy; Envi-
ronmental Engineering / Biotechnology; Cell Cul-
ture; Renewable and Green Energy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Brief
Available
2011. V, 68 p. (SpringerBriefs in Microbiology) Softcover
49,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17996-9
78 Life Sciences springer.com
P. Kotrba, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech
Republic; M. Mackova, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague,
Czech Republic; T. Macek, IOCB & ICT Joint Laboratory, Institute
of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Prague, Czech Republic
(Eds.)
Microbial Biosorption of Metals
Heavy metals always pose serious ecological risks
when released into the environment due to their ele-
mental non-degradable nature, regardless of their
chemical form. This calls for the development of effi-
cient and low-cost effluent treatment and metal recu-
peration technologies for contaminated waste water,
not only because regulatory limits need to be met but
also because the waste itself can be a resource for cer-
tain precious metals. Biosorption is a general prop-
erty of living and dead biomass to rapidly bind and
abiotically concentrate inorganic or organic com-
pounds from even very diluted aqueous solutions.
As a specific term, biosorption is a method that uti-
lizes materials of biological origin – biosorbents for-
mulated from non-living biomass - for the removal
of target substances from aqueous solutions. Recent
research on biosorption provides a solid understand-
ing of the mechanism underlying microbial biosorp-
tion of heavy metals and related elements. This book
gathers review articles analyzing[..]
Features
Heavy metals always pose serious ecological risks
when released into the environment due to their ele-
mental non-degradable nature, regardless of their
chemical form. This calls for the development of effi-
cient and low-cost effluent treatment and metal recu-
peration technologies for contaminated waste water,
not only because regulatory [..]
Contents
Preface.- 1. Microbial Biosorption of Metals – Gen-
eral Introduction.- 2. Potential of Biosorption Tech-
nology.- 3. The Mechanism of Metal Cation and
Anion Biosorption.- 4. Equilibrium, Kinetic and
Dynamic Modelling of Biosorption Processes.- 5.
Bacterial Biosorption and Biosorbents.- 6. Fungal
Biosorption and Biosorbents.- 7. Algal Biosorption
and Biosorbents.- 8. Removal of Rare Earth Ele-
ments and Precious Metal Species by Biosorption.-
9. Biosorption and Metal Removal through Living
Cells.- 10. Yeast Biosorption and Recycling of
Metal Ions by Cell Surface Engineering.- 11.[..]
Fields of interest
Microbiology; Waste Water Technology / Water Pol-
lution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pol-
lution; Biotechnology; Environmental Engineering /
Biotechnology; Applied Microbiology; Math. Appli-
cations in Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 390 p. Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0442-8
H. Berger, Technisches Büro für Ökologie, Salzburg, Austria
Monograph of the Gonostomatidae
and Kahliellidae (Ciliophora,
Hypotricha)
The present monograph is the fourth of six volumes
which review the Hypotricha, a major group of the
spirotrichs. The book is about the Gonostomatidae,
the Kahliellidae, and some taxa of unknown position
in the hypotrichs. Gonostomum was previously mis-
classified in the Oxytrichidae because its type species
Gonostomum affine has basically an 18-cirri pat-
tern, which is dominant in the oxytrichids. A new
hypothesis, considering also molecular data, pos-
tulates that this 18-cirri pattern evolved in the last
common ancestor of the hypotrichs and therefore it
appears throughout the Hypotricha tree. The simple
dorsal kinety pattern, composed of only three bipolar
dorsal kineties, and gene sequence analyses strongly
suggest that Gonostomum branches off rather early
in the phylogenetic tree. Thus, the Gonostomatidae,
previously synonymised with the oxytrichids, are
reactivated to include the name-bearing type genus
and other genera (e.g., Paragonostomum, Wallackia,
Cladotricha) which have the characteristic[..]
Features
The present monograph is the fourth of six volumes
which review the Hypotricha, a major group of the
spirotrichs. The book is about the Gonostomatidae,
the Kahliellidae, and some taxa of unknown position
in the hypotrichs. Gonostomum was previously mis-
classified in the Oxytrichidae [..]
Contents
A General Section.- B Systematic Section.- Gonos-
tomatidae (33 species).- Kahliellidae (15 species).-
Taxa of Unknown Position in the Non-dorso-
marginalian Hypotricha (14 species).- Supplement to
Apourosomoida (5 species).- References.- Systematic
Index.- Table Index.
Fields of interest
Animal Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography;
Biodiversity; Developmental Biology; Animal Ecol-
ogy; Evolutionary Biology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 743 p. 273 illus. (Monographiae Biologicae, Vol. 90)
Hardcover
199,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0454-1
G. Chirici, Università degli Studi del Molise, Pesche (IS), Italy;
S. Winter, Technische Universität München, Germany; R.E.
McRoberts, U.S. Forest Service, St. Paul, MN, USA (Eds.)
National Forest Inventories:
Contributions to Forest Biodiversity
Assessments
Forest biodiversity is crucial to the ecological, eco-
nomic, and social well-being of earth’s civilisations.
Unfortunately, however, forest biodiversity is threat-
ened to a serious degree in nearly all countries.
Therefore, many countries have agreed to be parties
to international agreements focused on maintain-
ing, restoring, and monitoring biodiversity; further,
these countries have agreed to report to interna-
tional bodies on forest biodiversity status and trends.
NFIs are the primary source of large-scale informa-
tion available for this purpose, but the large vari-
ety of definitions, protocols, sampling designs, and
plot configurations used by NFIs makes comparable
international reporting extremely difficult. This book
presents the results of Working Group 3 of COST
Action E43 in the development of harmonization
techniques for common reporting of estimates of
forest biodiversity indicators using NFI data. Har-
monization tests were carried out on a large com-
mon data base containing raw NFI data from 13[..]
Features
Forest biodiversity is crucial to the ecological, eco-
nomic, and social well-being of earth’s civilisations.
Unfortunately, however, forest biodiversity is threat-
ened to a serious degree in nearly all countries.
Therefore, many countries have agreed to be parties
to international agreements focused on maintaining,
restoring, and monitoring biodiversity; further, these
countries have agreed to report to [..]
Contents
1. The need for harmonized estimates of forest bio-
diversity indicators.- 2. Essential features of forest
biodiversity for assessment purposes.- 3. Prospects
for harmonized biodiversity assessments using
national forest inventory data.- 4. The common NFI
database.- 5. Harmonization tests.- 6. Summary and
conclusions. Index.
Fields of interest
Forestry; Biodiversity; Monitoring / Environmental
Analysis
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVIII, 206 p. (Managing Forest Ecosystems, Vol. 20) Hard-
cover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0481-7
springer.com Life Sciences 79
T.A. Thorpe, University of Calgary, AB, Canada; E.C. Yeung, Uni-
versity of Calgary, AB, Canada (Eds.)
Plant Embryo Culture
Methods and Protocols
A great fascination for biologists, the study of
embryo development provides indispensable infor-
mation concerning the origins of the various forms
and structures that make up an organism, and our
ever-increasing knowledge gained through the study
of plant embryology promises to lead to the devel-
opment of numerous useful applications. In Plant
Embryo Culture: Methods and Protocols, expert
researchers from the field provide a ready source of
information for culturing zygotic embryos for dif-
ferent types of studies, both theoretical and practi-
cal. The book’s main sections examine a wide range
of related topics, including the culture of zygotic
embryos for developmental studies, the applica-
tion of embryo culture techniques focusing on
embryo rescue methods, cryopreservation of zygotic
embryos, the use of zygotic embryos as explants for
somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, as well
as transformation protocols using zygotic embryos
as starting material. Written in the highly successful
Methods in[..]
Features
A great fascination for biologists, the study of
embryo development provides indispensable infor-
mation concerning the origins of the various forms
and structures that make up an organism, and our
ever-increasing knowledge gained through the study
of plant embryology promises to lead to the devel-
opment of numerous useful applications. In Plant
Embryo Culture: Methods and Protocols, expert
researchers from the [..]
Contents
Zygotic Embryo Culture: An Overview.- In vitro Fer-
tilization with Rice Gametes: Production of Zygotes
and Zygote and Embryo Culture.- Canola Zygotic
Embryo Culture.- Immature Seeds and Embryos of
Medicago truncatula Cultured In vitro.- In vitro Cul-
ture and Germination of Terrestrial Asian Orchid
Seeds.- In vitro Culture of Coconut (Cocos nucifera
L.) Zygotic Embryos.- Immature Embryo Rescue
and Culture.- Chickpea Hybridization Using In vitro
Techniques.- Muskmelon Embryo Rescue Tech-
niques using In vitro Embryo Culture.- Phaseo-
lus Immature Embryo Rescue Technology.- Wide
Crossing in[..]
Fields of interest
Plant Sciences; Cell Culture
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XII, 380 p. 30 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 710)
Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-1-61737-987-1
A. Moreira-Munoz, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santi-
ago, Chile
Plant Geography of Chile
The first and so far only Plant Geography of Chile
was written about 100 years ago, since when many
things have changed: plants have been renamed and
reclassified; taxonomy and systematics have experi-
enced deep changes as have biology, geography, and
biogeography. The time is therefore ripe for a new
look at Chile’s plants and their distribution. Focusing
on three key issues – botany/systematics, geography
and biogeographical analysis – this book presents a
thoroughly updated synthesis both of Chilean plant
geography and of the different approaches to study-
ing it. Because of its range – from the neotropics to
the temperate sub-Antarctic – Chile’s flora provides
a critical insight into evolutionary patterns, particu-
larly in relation to the distribution along the latitudi-
nal profiles and the global geographical relationships
of the country’s genera. The consequences of these
relations for the evolution of the Chilean Flora are
discussed. This book will provide a valuable resource
for both graduate[..]
Features
The first and so far only Plant Geography of Chile
was written about 100 years ago, since when many
things have changed: plants have been renamed and
reclassified; taxonomy and systematics have experi-
enced deep changes as have biology, geography, and
biogeography. The time is therefore ripe for a new
look at Chile’s plants and their distribution. Focusing
on three key issues – [..]
Contents
Part I: Geobotanical scenario.- The extravagant
physical geography of Chile.- Getting geobotanical
knowledge.- Part II: Chorology of Chilean Plants.-
Geographical relations of the Chilean flora.- Bio-
geographic regionalization.- Part III: Islands bio-
geography.- Pacific offshore islands.- Islands on the
continent.- Part IV: Case studies on selected fam-
ilies.- Cactaceae, a weird family and postmodern
evolution.- The richest family: Chilean Asteraceae.-
Nothofagus, key genus in plant geography.- Part V:
Where to from here? Projections of Chilean plant
geography.- All the possible worlds of[..]
Fields of interest
Plant Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography; Bio-
geosciences; Biodiversity; Evolutionary Biology;
Nature Conservation
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIX, 320 p. (Plant and Vegetation, Vol. 5) Hardcover
149,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-8747-8
M. Doucleff, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA;
M. Hatcher-Skeers, Claremont Colleges, Claremont, CA, USA; N.J.
Crane, Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Pocket Guide to Biomolecular NMR
Steering clear of quantum mechanics and product
operators, "Pocket Guide to Biomolecular NMR"
uses intuitive, concrete analogies to explain the
theory required to understand NMR studies on
the structure and dynamics of biological macro-
molecules. For example, instead of explaining
nuclear spin with angular momentum equations or
Hamiltonians, the books describes nuclei as "bells"
in a choir, ringing at specific frequencies depending
on the atom type and their surrounding electromag-
netic environment.This simple bell analogy, which is
employed throughout the book, has never been used
to explain NMR and makes it surprisingly easy to
learn complex, bewildering NMR concepts, such as
dipole-dipole coupling and CPMG pulse sequences.
Other topics covered include the basics of multi-
dimensional NMR, relaxation theory, and Model
Free analysis. The small size and fast pace of “Pocket
Guide to Biomolecular NMR” makes the book a per-
fect companion to traditional biophysics and bio-
chemistry textbooks, but the book's[..]
Features
Steering clear of quantum mechanics and product
operators, "Pocket Guide to Biomolecular NMR"
uses intuitive, concrete analogies to explain the
theory required to understand NMR studies on
the structure and dynamics of biological macro-
molecules. For example, instead of explaining
nuclear spin with angular momentum equations or
Hamiltonians, the books describes nuclei as "bells" in
a choir, ringing at specific [..]
Contents
Atomic Bells and Frequency Finders Bonded Bells
and Two-Dimensional Spectra Neighboring Bells
and Structure Bundles Relaxation Theory Part One:
Silencing of the Bells Relaxation Theory Part Two:
Moving Atoms and Changing Notes Protein Dynam-
ics.
Fields of interest
Biochemistry; Spectroscopy / Spectrometry; Bio-
physics and Biological Physics; Molecular Medicine
Target groups
Upper undergraduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XI, 159 p. 82 illus. Softcover
39,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16250-3
80 Life Sciences springer.com
D. McKenzie, US Forest Service, Seattle, WA, USA; C. Miller, US
Forest Service, Misoula, MT, USA; D.A. Falk, University of Arizona,
Tuscon, AZ, USA (Eds.)
The Landscape Ecology of Fire
Global warming is expected to change fire regimes,
likely increasing the severity and extent of wildfires
in many ecosystems around the world. What will
be the landscape-scale effects of these altered fire
regimes? Within what theoretical contexts can we
accurately assess these effects? We explore the possi-
ble effects of altered fire regimes on landscape patch
dynamics, dominant species (tree, shrub, or herba-
ceous) and succession, sensitive and invasive plant
and animal species and communities, and ecosystem
function. Ultimately, we must consider the human
dimension: what are the policy and management
implications of increased fire disturbance, and what
are the implications for human communities?
Features
Global warming is expected to change fire regimes,
likely increasing the severity and extent of wildfires
in many ecosystems around the world. What will
be the landscape-scale effects of these altered fire
regimes? Within what theoretical contexts can we
accurately assess these effects? We explore the possi-
ble effects of altered fire regimes on landscape patch
[..]
Contents
PART I: CONCEPTS AND THEORY.- PART II:
CLIMATE CONTEXT.- PART III: LANDSCAPE
FIRE DYNAMICS AND INTERACTIONS.- PART
IV: LANDSCAPE FIRE MANAGEMENT, POL-
ICY, AND RESEARCH IN AN ERA OF GLOBAL
CHANGE.
Fields of interest
Landscape Ecology; Theoretical Ecology / Statistics;
Climate Change; Geoecology / Natural Processes;
Terrestial Ecology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 340 p. 82 illus., 46 in color. (Ecological Studies, Vol. 213)
Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0300-1
Z.A. Popper, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (Ed.)
The Plant Cell Wall
Methods and Protocols
The cell wall and its constituent polysaccharides and
proteins control nearly all plant-based biological and
biophysical processes. Understanding the cell wall
is, therefore, not only fundamental to the plant sci-
ences but is also pertinent to aspects of human and
animal nutrition and health as well as plant-microbe
and plant-animal interactions. In The Plant Cell
Wall: Methods and Protocols, experts in the field
describe detailed methods which are currently being
applied to investigate the many aspects of the plant
cell wall including its structure, biochemical com-
position, and metabolism. The book delves into a
range of techniques involving plant tissue culture,
which can be applied to investigating cell wall struc-
ture and metabolism, methods directed towards
structural analysis and occurrence of carbohydrates,
the development and use of microscopy-based tools
and techniques, procedures which measure the phys-
ical properties of the wall, and methods based on the
application of molecular genetic[..]
Features
The cell wall and its constituent polysaccharides and
proteins control nearly all plant-based biological and
biophysical processes. Understanding the cell wall is,
therefore, not only fundamental to the plant sciences
but is also pertinent to aspects of human and animal
nutrition and health as well as plant-microbe and
plant-animal interactions. In The Plant Cell Wall:
Methods [..]
Contents
Plant Tissue Cultures.- Computerized Molecular
Modelling of Carbohydrates.- Oligosaccharide Mass
Profiling (OLIMP) of Cell Wall Polysaccharides
by MALDI-TOF/MS.- High-Voltage Paper Elec-
trophoresis (HVPE) of Cell-Wall Building Blocks
and Their Metabolic Precursors.- Carbohydrate Gel
Electrophoresis.- Capillary Electrophoresis with
Detection by Laser-Induced Fluorescence.- Mono-
clonal antibodies, Carbohydrate-Binding Modules,
and the Detection of Polysaccharides in Plant Cell
Walls.- Screening and Characterization of Plant Cell
Walls Using Carbohydrate Microarrays.- Electron
Tomography and[..]
Fields of interest
Plant Sciences; Plant Physiology
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIII, 310 p. 71 illus., 30 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biol-
ogy, Vol. 715) Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-1-61779-007-2
W. Dubitzky, University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK; J. Southgate,
University of York, York, UK; H. Fuß, University of Ulster, Col-
eraine, UK (Eds.)
Understanding the Dynamics of
Biological Systems
Lessons Learned from Integrative Systems Biology
This book is intended as a communication platform
to bridge the cultural, conceptual, and technologi-
cal gap among the key systems biology disciplines
of biology, mathematics, and information technol-
ogy. To support this goal, contributors were asked to
adopts an approach that appeals to audiences from
different backgrounds.
Features
Systems biology has risen as a direct result of the
limitation of conventional (reductionistic) biology
to understand complex phenomena emerging as a
result of dynamic and multiscale biological interac-
tions. By applying mathematical and computational
models, systems biologists integrate the elementary
processes into a coherent description that allows
them to predict and characterize the systems-level
[..]
Contents
Preface.- Effects of Protein Quality Control Machin-
ery on Protein Homeostasis.- Metabolic Network
Dynamics: Properties and Principles.- A Determin-
istic, Mathematical Model for Hormonal Control
of the Menstrual Cycle.- Modelling Transport Pro-
cesses and their Implications for Chemical Disposi-
tion and Action.- Systems Biology of Tuberculosis:
Insights for Drug Discovery.- Qualitative Analysis of
Genetic Regulatory Networks in Bacteria.- Modelling
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacterial Colonies Using
Agent-Based Approach.- Modelling the Spatial Pat-
tern Forming Modules in Mitotic Spindle[..]
Fields of interest
Systems Biology; Bioinformatics; Computer Applica-
tions in Life Sciences
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIV, 238 p. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7963-6
springer.com Linguistics 81
Linguistics
S. Frota, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal; G. Elordieta, Euska
Herriko Unibertsitatea, Spain; P. Prieto, Institut Català de Recerca
i Estudis Avançats & Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
(Eds.)
Prosodic Categories: Production,
Perception and Comprehension
Located at the intersection of phonology, psycholin-
guistics and phonetics, this volume offers the latest
research findings in key areas of prosodic theory,
including: •The relationship between intonation and
pragmatics in speech production •Sentence modality
prosody characterization •The role of pitch in quan-
tity-based sound systems •Consonant-conditioned
tone depression phonology across languages •The
encoding of intonational contrasts in both intona-
tional and tonal languages Featuring new data and
ground-breaking results, the papers draw on empir-
ical approaches that analyze production, perception
and comprehension experiments such as the pre-
pared speech paradigm and semantic scaling tasks.
These are discussed in a variety of languages, some
underrepresented in the literature (such as French
and Estonian) while others, such as Shekgalagari, are
examined in this way for the first time. This collec-
tion of cutting-edge material will be of interest to a
broad range of language researchers.
Features
Located at the intersection of phonology, psycholin-
guistics and phonetics, this volume offers the latest
research findings in key areas of prosodic theory,
including:•The relationship between intonation and
pragmatics in speech production •Sentence modality
prosody characterization •The role of pitch in quan-
tity-based sound systems •Consonant-conditioned
tone depression [..]
Contents
Introduction .- 1. Phonological
grouping in language planning and lan-
change .- 2. Order effects in
duction and comprehension
prosodic boundaries .-
Semantically-independent but contextually-depen-
interpretation of contrastive accent .- 4.
The developmental path of
logical focus-marking in Dutch .-
5.A phonetic study of intonation and focus in
(Thompson River Salish) .- 6.The alignment
of accentual peaks in the expression of focus
Fields of interest
Phonology; Language Education; Psycholinguistics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XXX, 260 p. 70 illus. (Studies in Natural Language and Lin-
guistic Theory, Vol. 82) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0136-6
S. Manova, University of Vienna, Austria
Understanding Morphological
Rules
With Special Emphasis on Conversion and Subtraction in Bul-
garian, Russian and Serbo-Croatian
This volume analyzes morphological and morphono-
logical phenomena from a number of distinct Slavic
languages. It does so in an innovative manner, yet
also positions the analysis in the context of current
morphological debates. It is thus a valuable contri-
bution both to comparative Slavic morphology and
general morphological theory. Moreover, the book
is the first attempt at a theory of conversion and sub-
traction relevant to languages with rich inflectional
morphology. It contributes to our structural under-
standing of the nature of word. As the first illustra-
tion of subtraction with examples from southern
Slavic languages, it is an excellent source of special-
ist data. The book’s theoretical framework is easily
accessible and applicable to other languages, which
makes it attractive to researchers on Slavic languages
and general linguists alike. The volume will also
appeal to general morphologists, typologists, and
advanced students in linguistics.
Features
This volume analyzes morphological and morphono-
logical phenomena from a number of distinct Slavic
languages. It does so in an innovative manner, yet
also positions the analysis in the context of current
morphological debates. It is thus a valuable contri-
bution both to comparative Slavic morphology and
general morphological theory. Moreover, the book is
the first attempt at a theory of conversion and [..]
Contents
Preliminaries.- Theoretical Background.- Conver-
sion.- Subtraction.- Typological and Language Spe-
cific Adequacy of Conversion and Subtraction.-
Conclusions.- Appendices.- References.
Fields of interest
Linguistics (general); Slavic and Baltic Languages
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XX, 239 p. (Studies in Morphology, Vol. 1) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9546-6
Materials Science
N. Yahya, Technical University Petronas, Tronoh, Malaysia
Carbon and Oxide Nanostructures
Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications
This volume covers all aspects of carbon and oxide
based nanostructured materials. The topics include
synthesis, characterization and application of car-
bon-based namely carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofi-
bres, fullerenes, carbon filled composites etc. In
addition, metal oxides namely, ZnO, TiO2, Fe2O3,
ferrites, garnets etc., for various applications like sen-
sors, solar cells, transformers, antennas, catalysts,
batteries, lubricants, are presented. The book also
includes the modeling of oxide and carbon based
nanomaterials. The book covers the topics: Syn-
thesis, characterization and application of carbon
nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, fullerenes Synthe-
sis, characterization and application of oxide based
nanomaterials. Nanostructured magnetic and elec-
tric materials and their applications. Nanostructured
materials for petro-chemical industry. Oxide and
carbon based thin films for electronics and sustain-
able energy. Theory, calculations and modeling of
nanostructured materials.
Features
This volume covers all aspects of carbon and oxide
based nanostructured materials. The topics include
synthesis, characterization and application of car-
bon-based namely carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofi-
bres, fullerenes, carbon filled composites etc. In
addition, metal oxides namely, ZnO, TiO2, Fe2O3,
ferrites, garnets etc., for various applications like sen-
sors, solar cells, transformers, antennas, catalysts, [..]
Contents
Synthesis of Carbon Nanostructures by CVD
method.- Fullerenes (C60) and its Derivatives as
Resist for Electron Beam Lithography.- Carbon
Nanostructured Materials.- Hydrogenated Amor-
phous Carbon Films.- Carbon nanotubes Towards
Organic Solar Cells.-Irregular Configurations of Car-
bon Nanofibers.- Molecular Simulation to Ratio-
nalize Structure-Property Correlation of Carbon
Nanotube.- Carbon Nanotubes: The Minuscule Wiz-
ards- Diamond: Synthesis, Characterisation and
Applications.- Versatility of ZnO Nanostructures.-
Supported Nanoparticles for Fuel Synthesis.-Nan-
otechnology in Solar Hydrogen[..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology and Micro-
engineering; Nanoscale Science and Technology;
Nanochemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. VIII, 450 p. (Advanced Structured Materials, Vol. 5) Hard-
cover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14672-5
82 Materials Science springer.com
V. Mittal, BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany; J.K. Kim, Gyeongsang
National University, Jinju, Korea; K. Pal, Gyeongsang National
University, Jinju, Korea (Eds.)
Recent Advances in Elastomeric
Nanocomposites
‘Recent Advances in Elastomeric Nanocompos-
ites’ reviews the recent progresses in the synthesis,
processing as well as applications of elastomeric
nanocomposites. Elastomers are a very important
class of polymer materials and the generation of their
nanocomposites by the incorporation of nano-filler
has led to significant enhancement of their proper-
ties and, hence, expansion of their application poten-
tial. Most of the studies related with these materials
are present in the form of research papers. Here,
the authors present a comprehensive text covering
the whole of the subject. The book is tailored more
from the applications point of view, but also provide
enough introductory material for research scholars
new to this field.
Features
‘Recent Advances in Elastomeric Nanocompos-
ites’ reviews the recent progresses in the synthesis,
processing as well as applications of elastomeric
nanocomposites. Elastomers are a very important
class of polymer materials and the generation of their
nanocomposites by the incorporation of nano-filler
has led to significant enhancement of their proper-
ties and, hence, expansion of their application poten-
tial. [..]
Contents
Role of different nanoparticles in elastomeric
nanocomposites.- Processing of elastomeric
nanocomposites: Solid state and liquid processes.-
In-situ synthesis of rubber nanocomposites.- Elas-
tomeric nanocomposites: Replacement of con-
ventional fillers with nanotubes.- Rheology of
elastomeric nanocomposites.- Mechanical relax-
ations of rubber nanocomposites.- Computer mod-
eling and simulation of polymeric nanocomposite
processing.- Deformation behavior of elastomeric
nanocomposites.- Thermally stable and flame retar-
dant elastomeric nanocomposites.- Recycling of elas-
tomeric nanocomposites.-[..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology and Microengi-
neering; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Mate-
rials; Polymer Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. VIII, 250 p. (Advanced Structured Materials, Vol. 9) Hard-
cover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15786-8
B. Bhushan, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA (Ed.)
Scanning Probe Microscopy in
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2
This book presents the physical and technical foun-
dation of the state of the art in applied scanning
probe techniques. It constitutes a timely and com-
prehensive overview of SPM applications. The
chapters in this volume relate to scanning probe
microscopy techniques, characterization of various
materials and structures and typical industrial appli-
cations, including topographic and dynamical sur-
face studies of thin-film semiconductors, polymers,
paper, ceramics, and magnetic and biological materi-
als. The chapters are written by leading researchers
and application scientists from all over the world and
from various industries to provide a broader per-
spective.
Features
This book presents the physical and technical foun-
dation of the state of the art in applied scanning
probe techniques. It constitutes a timely and com-
prehensive overview of SPM applications. The
chapters in this volume relate to scanning probe
microscopy techniques, characterization of various
materials and structures and typical industrial appli-
cations, including topographic and dynamical sur-
face [..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Characterization and Evaluation
of Materials; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films;
Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Condensed
Matter Physics; Biophysics and Biological Physics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXVI, 710 p. 200 illus. (NanoScience and Technology) Hard-
cover
159,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-10496-1
F. Casanova, Technical University, Aachen; J. Perlo, Technical Uni-
versity, Aachen; B. Blümich, Technical University, Aachen (Eds.)
Single-Sided NMR
This book describes the design of the first func-
tioning single-sided tomograph, the related mea-
surement methods, and a number of applications
in medicine, materials science, and chemical engi-
neering. It will be the first comprehensive account
of this new device and its applications. Among the
key advances of this method is that images can be
obtained in much shorter times than originally antic-
ipated, and that even vector maps of flow fields can
be measured although the magnetic fields are highly
inhomogeneous. Furthermore, the equipment is
small, mobile and affordable to small and medium
enterprises and can be located in doctors’ offices.
Features
The use of conventional nuclear magnetic resonance
is limited by the fact that the object needs to be car-
ried to the NMR equipment and needs to fit inside
large superconducting magnets. Both limitations are
removed by single-sided NMR probes based on open
magnets specially adapted to the object under study.
These can be inexpensive and portable sensors that
give access to a large number of applications [..]
Contents
- Single sided NMR- NMR in inhomogeneous fields-
Ex-situ measurement of one- and two-dimensional
distribution functions- Hardware- Single-sided
tomography- High Resolution NMR in Inhomoge-
neous Fields- High-resolution spectroscopy in highly
homogeneous stray fields- Biological Tissue- Appli-
cations in material science and cultural heritage-
Spectrometer Hardware
Fields of interest
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Poly-
mer Sciences; Geophysics / Geodesy; Diagnostic
Radiology; Soil Science & Conservation; Analytical
Chemistry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 250 p. 7 illus. in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16306-7
springer.com Materials Science 83
A. Fernandez-Pacheco, University of Cambridge, UK
Studies of Nanoconstrictions,
Nanowires and Fe#O# Thin Films
Electrical Conduction and Magnetic Properties. Fabrication by
Focused Electron/Ion Beam
This work constitutes a detailed study of electrical
and magnetic properties in nanometric materials
with a range of scales: atomic-sized nanoconstric-
tions, micro- and nanowires and thin films. Firstly,
a novel method of fabricating atomic-sized constric-
tions in metals is presented; it relies on measuring
the conduction of the device while a focused-ion-
beam etching process is in progress. Secondly, it
describes wires created by a very promising nano-
lithography technique: Focused electron/ion-beam-
induced deposition. Three different gas precur-
sors were used: (CH#)#Pt(CpCH#), W(CO)# and
Co#(CO)#. The thesis reports the results obtained
for various physical phenomena: the metal-insulator
transition, superconducting and magnetic proper-
ties, respectively. Finally, the detailed magneto-
transport properties in epitaxial Fe#O# thin films
grown on MgO (001) are presented. Overall, the new
approaches developed in this thesis have great poten-
tial for supporting novel technologies.
Features
This work constitutes a detailed study of electrical
and magnetic properties in nanometric materials
with a range of scales: atomic-sized nanoconstric-
tions, micro- and nanowires and thin films. Firstly,
a novel method of fabricating atomic-sized constric-
tions in metals is presented; it relies on measuring
the conduction of the device while a focused-ion-
beam etching process is in progress. Secondly, it [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Experimental Techniques.- Magneto-
transport Properties of Epitaxial Fe3O4 thin Films.-
Conduction in in Atomic-Sized Magnetic Metal-
lic Constructions created by FIB.- Pt-C Nanowires
created by FIBID and FEBID.- Superconductor
W-Based Nanowires created by FIBID.- Magnetic
Cobalt Nanowires created by FEBID.- Conclusions
and Outlook.- CV.
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Nanoscale Science and Technol-
ogy; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 188 p. 123 illus., 20 in color. (Springer Theses) Hard-
cover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15800-1
A. Rostami, University of Tabriz, Iran; H. Rasooli, University of
Tabriz, Iran; H. Baghban, University of Tabriz, Iran
Terahertz Technology
Fundamentals and Applications
The book presents information about Terahertz sci-
ence, Terahertz photodetectors and Terahertz Lasers.
A special emphasis is given to room temperature
operation of long wavelength photodetectors based
on novel quantum dots (Centered Defect Spherical
Quantum Dots). Moreover, a complete analysis of
systems based on Quantum Cascade structures to
detect far infrared wavelengths is provided. Finally,
the book presents Terahertz laser principles consid-
ering multi-color lasers in this range of wavelengths.
Written as a background for graduate students in the
Optics field.
Features
"Terahertz Technology" presents information about
Terahertz science, Terahertz photodetectors and
Terahertz Lasers. A special emphasis is given to
room temperature operation of long wavelength
photodetectors based on novel quantum dots (Cen-
tered Defect Spherical Quantum Dots). Moreover,
a complete analysis of systems based on Quantum
Cascade structures to detect far infrared wavelengths
is provided. Finally, [..]
Contents
An overview of the technological and scientific
achievements of the te-rahertz .- Terahertz and
Infrared Quantum Photodetectors.-Terahertz and
Infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers.
Fields of interest
Optical and Electronic Materials; Microwaves, RF
and Optical Engineering; Applied Optics, Optoelec-
tronics, Optical Devices
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 300 p. 113 illus., 13 in color. (Lecture Notes in Electrical
Engineering, Vol. 77) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15792-9
F. Rossi, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Theory of Semiconductor Quantum
Devices
Microscopic Modeling and Simulation Strategies
Primary goal of this book is to provide a cohe-
sive description of the vast field of semiconductor
quantum devices, with special emphasis on basic
quantum-mechanical phenomena governing the
electro-optical response of new-generation nanoma-
terials. The book will cover within a common lan-
guage different types of optoelectronic nanodevices,
including quantum-cascade laser sources and detec-
tors, few-electron/exciton quantum devices, and
semiconductor-based quantum logic gates. The dis-
tinguishing feature of the present volume is a unified
microscopic treatment of quantum-transport and
coherent-optics phenomena on ultrasmall space- and
time-scales, as well as of their semiclassical counter-
parts.
Features
Primary goal of this book is to provide a cohe-
sive description of the vast field of semiconductor
quantum devices, with special emphasis on basic
quantum-mechanical phenomena governing the
electro-optical response of new-generation nanoma-
terials. The book will cover within a common lan-
guage different types of optoelectronic nanodevices,
including quantum-cascade laser sources and detec-
tors, [..]
Contents
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Materials and
Devices.- Part I: Microscopic Modelling.- The Den-
sity-Matrix Approach.- Three Key Approxima-
tion Levels.- Generalization to Systems with Open
Boundaries.- Part II: Simulation Strategies.- Direct
or Deterministic Integration Techniques.- Monte
Carlo or Stochastic Sampling.- Proper Combina-
tions of Direct and Monte Carlo Schemes.- Part III:
State-of-the-Art Quantum Devices - Key Exam-
ples.- Quantum-Well Infrared Photodetectors.-
Quantum-Cascade Lasers.- Part IV: New-Genera-
tion Nanomaterials and Nanodevices.- Few-Elec-
tron/Exciton Quantum Devices.-[..]
Fields of interest
Nanotechnology; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics,
Optical Devices; Solid State Physics; Spectroscopy
and Microscopy; Electrical Engineering; Engineering
(general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 380 p. 90 illus. (NanoScience and Technology) Hard-
cover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-10555-5
84 Mathematics springer.com
H. Bentarzi, University of Boumerdes, Algeria
Transport in Metal-Oxide-
Semiconductor Structures
Mobile Ions Effects on the Oxide Properties
This book focuses on the importance of mobile ions
presented in oxide structures, what significantly
affects the metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) prop-
erties. The reading starts with the definition of the
MOS structure, its various aspects and different types
of charges presented in their structure. A review on
ionic transport mechanisms and techniques for mea-
suring the mobile ions concentration in the oxides
is given, special attention being attempted to the
Charge Pumping (CP) technique associated with
the Bias Thermal Stress (BTS) method. Theoretical
approaches to determine the density of mobile ions
as well as their distribution along the oxide thickness
are also discussed. The content varies from general
to very specific examples, helping the reader to learn
more about transport in MOS structures.
Features
This book focuses on the importance of mobile ions
presented in oxide structures, what significantly
affects the metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) prop-
erties. The reading starts with the definition of the
MOS structure, its various aspects and different types
of charges presented in their structure. A review on
ionic transport mechanisms and techniques for mea-
suring the mobile ions concentration in the oxides is
[..]
Contents
Introduction.- The MOS Structure.- The MOS Oxide
and Its Defects.- Review of Transport Mechanism in
Thin Oxides of MOS Devices.- Experimental Tech-
niques.- Theoretical Approaches of Mobile Ions
Density Distribution Determination.- Theoretical
Model of Mobile Ions Distribution and Ionic Cur-
rent in the MOS Oxide.
Fields of interest
Optical and Electronic Materials; Semiconductors;
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Solid
State Physics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 104 p. 25 illus., 5 in color. (Engineering Materials) Hard-
cover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16303-6
Mathematics
H.-D. Gronau, University of Rostock; H.-H. Langmann, Bun-
deswettbewerb Mathematik, Bonn; D. Schleicher, Jacobs Univer-
sity, Bremen (Eds.)
50th IMO - 50 Years of International
Mathematical Olympiads
In July 2009 Germany hosted the 50th Interna-
tional Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). For the very
first time the number of participating countries
exceeded 100, with 104 countries from all conti-
nents. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the IMO
provides an ideal opportunity to look back over the
past five decades and to review its development to
become a worldwide event. This book is a report
about the 50th IMO as well as the IMO history. A
lot of data about all the 50 IMOs are included. We
list the most successful contestants, the results of
the 50 Olympiads and the 112 countries that have
ever taken part. It is impressive to see that many of
the world’s leading research mathematicians were
among the most successful IMO participants in their
youth. Six of them gave presentations at a special cel-
ebration: Bollobás, Gowers, Lovász, Smirnov, Tao
and Yoccoz. This book is aimed at students in the
IMO age group and all those who have interest in
this worldwide leading competition for highschool
students.
Features
In July 2009 Germany hosted the 50th International
Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). For the very first
time the number of participating countries exceeded
100, with 104 countries from all continents. Cele-
brating the 50th anniversary of the IMO provides
an ideal opportunity to look back over the past five
decades and to review its development to become
a worldwide event. This book is a report about the
50th IMO as [..]
Fields of interest
Mathematics (general)
Target groups
Lower undergraduate
Type of publication
Popular science
Available
2011. VII, 241 p. 131 illus. in color. Softcover
19,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14564-3
M. Jarden, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Algebraic Patching
Assuming only basic algebra and Galois theory, the
book develops the method of "algebraic patching"
to realize finite groups and, more generally, to solve
finite split embedding problems over fields. The
method succeeds over rational function fields of one
variable over "ample fields". Among others, it leads
to the solution of two central results in "Field Arith-
metic": (a) The absolute Galois group of a countable
Hilbertian pac field is free on countably many gen-
erators; (b) The absolute Galois group of a function
field of one variable over an algebraically closed field
$C$ is free of rank equal to the cardinality of $C$.
Features
Assuming only basic algebra and Galois theory, the
book develops the method of "algebraic patching"
to realize finite groups and, more generally, to solve
finite split embedding problems over fields. The
method succeeds over rational function fields of one
variable over "ample fields". Among others, it leads
to the solution of two central results in "Field Arith-
metic": (a) The absolute Galois group of a [..]
Contents
1. Algebraic Patching.- 2. Normed Rings.- 3. Sev-
eral Variables.- 4. Constant Split Embedding Prob-
lems over Complete Fields.- 5. Ample Fields.- 6.
Non-Ample Fields.- 7. Split Embedding Problems
over Complete Fields.- 8. Split Embedding Problems
over Ample Fields.- 9. The Absolute Galois Group of
C(t).- 10. Semi-Free Profinite Groups.- 11. Function
Fields of One Variable over PAC Fields.- 12. Com-
plete Noetherian Domains.- Open Problems.- Refer-
ences.- Glossary of Notation.- Index.
Fields of interest
Algebra; Field Theory and Polynomials; Group The-
ory and Generalizations
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 290 p. (Springer Monographs in Mathematics) Hard-
cover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15127-9
springer.com Mathematics 85
E.H. Georgoulis, University of Leicester, UK; A. Iske, University of
Hamburg, Germany; J. Levesley, University of Leicester, UK (Eds.)
Approximation Algorithms for
Complex Systems
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Algo-
rithms for Approximation, Ambleside, UK, 31st August - 4th
September 2009
This book collects up-to-date papers from world
experts in a broad variety of relevant applications
of approximation theory, including dynamical sys-
tems, multiscale modelling of fluid flow, metrology,
and geometric modelling to mention a few. The 14
papers in this volume document modern trends in
approximation through recent theoretical develop-
ments, important computational aspects and mul-
tidisciplinary applications. The book is arranged in
seven invited surveys, followed by seven contributed
research papers. The surveys of the first seven chap-
ters are addressing the following relevant topics:
emergent behaviour in large electrical networks,
algorithms for multivariate piecewise constant
approximation, anisotropic triangulation methods in
adaptive image approximation, form assessment in
coordinate metrology, discontinuous Galerkin meth-
ods for linear problems, a numerical analyst's view
of the lattice Boltzmann method, approximation of
probability measures on manifolds. Moreover, the
diverse[..]
Features
This book collects up-to-date papers from world
experts in a broad variety of relevant applications
of approximation theory, including dynamical sys-
tems, multiscale modelling of fluid flow, metrology,
and geometric modelling to mention a few. The 14
papers in this volume document modern trends in
approximation through recent theoretical develop-
ments, important computational aspects and multi-
disciplinary [..]
Contents
Part I INVITED SURVEYS: Emergent Behaviour in
Large Electrical Networks.- Algorithms and Error
Bounds for Multivariate Piecewise Constant Approx-
imation.- Anisotropic Triangulation Methods in
Adaptive Image Approximation.- Form Assessment
in Coordinate Metrology.- Discontinuous Galerkin
Methods for Linear Problems: An Introduction.-
A Numerical Analyst’s View of the Lattice Boltz-
mann Method.- Approximating Probability Mea-
sures on Manifolds via Radial Basis Functions.- Part
II CONTRIBUTED RESEARCH PAPERS: Mod-
elling Clinical Decay Data Using Exponential Func-
tions.- Towards Calculating the[..]
Fields of interest
Approximations and Expansions; Algorithms; Com-
putational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis;
Computational Science and Engineering; Applica-
tions of Mathematics; Numerical Analysis
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 307 p. 128 illus. (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics,
Vol. 3) Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16875-8
J.C. Gibbings, University of Liverpool, UK
Dimensional Analysis
For experiments, dimensional analysis enables the
design, checks the validity, orders the procedure and
synthesises the data. Additionally it can provide rela-
tionships between variables where standard analy-
sis is not available. This widely valuable analysis for
engineers and scientists is here presented to the stu-
dent, the teacher and the researcher. It is the first
complete modern text that covers developments over
the last three decades while closing all outstanding
logical gaps. Dimensional Analysis also lists the logi-
cal stages of the analysis, so showing clearly the care
to be taken in its use while revealing the very few
limitations of application. As the conclusion of that
logic, it gives the author's original proof of the funda-
mental and only theorem. Unlike past texts, Dimen-
sional Analysis includes examples for which the
answer does not already exist from standard anal-
ysis. It also corrects the many errors present in the
existing literature by including accurate solutions.
Dimensional[..]
Features
For experiments, dimensional analysis enables the
design, checks the validity, orders the procedure and
synthesises the data. Additionally it can provide rela-
tionships between variables where standard analy-
sis is not available. This widely valuable analysis for
engineers and scientists is here presented to the stu-
dent, the teacher and the researcher. It is the first
complete modern text that covers [..]
Contents
1. An Elementary Introduction.- 2. Concepts,
Dimenstions and Units.- 3. The Pi-theorem.- 4.
Development of Dimensional Analysis.- 5. The
Choice of Dimensions.- 6. Supplementation of
Derivations.- 7. Systematic Experiment.- 8. Analyti-
cal Results.- 9. Model Testing.- 10. Assessing Experi-
mental Correlations.- 11. Similar Systems.
Fields of interest
Analysis; Appl. Mathematics / Computational Meth-
ods of Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 297 p. 84 illus. Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-316-9
86 Mathematics springer.com
J. Gallier, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Discrete Mathematics
This books gives an introduction to discrete mathe-
matics for beginning undergraduates. One of original
features of this book is that it begins with a presen-
tation of the rules of logic as used in mathematics.
Many examples of formal and informal proofs are
given. With this logical framework firmly in place,
the book describes the major axioms of set theory
and introduces the natural numbers. The rest of the
book is more standard. It deals with functions and
relations, directed and undirected graphs, and an
introduction to combinatorics. There is a section on
public key cryptography and RSA, with complete
proofs of Fermat's little theorem and the correctness
of the RSA scheme, as well as explicit algorithms to
perform modular arithmetic. The last chapter pro-
vides more graph theory. Eulerian and Hamiltonian
cycles are discussed. Then, we study flows and ten-
sions and state and prove the max flow min-cut the-
orem. We also discuss matchings, covering, bipartite
graphs.
Features
This book gives an introduction to discrete mathe-
matics for beginning undergraduates and starts with
a chapter on the rules of mathematical reasoning.
This book begins with a presentation of the rules of
logic as used in mathematics where many examples
of formal and [..]
Contents
Mathematical Reasoning, Proof Principles and
Logic.- Relations, Functions, Partial Functions.-
Graphs, Part I: Basic Notions.- Some Count-
ing Problems; Multinomial Coefficients.- Partial
Orders, GCD's, RSA, Lattices.- Graphs, Part II: More
Advanced Notions.- Answers to Selected Problems.
Fields of interest
Number Theory; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pat-
tern Recognition and Graphics; Engineering Design;
Applications of Mathematics
Target groups
Lower undergraduate
Type of publication
Undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XIII, 465 p. 220 illus., 20 in color. (Universitext) Softcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-8046-5
M. Audin, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France
Fatou, Julia, Montel
The Great Prize of Mathematical Sciences of 1918, and Beyond
How did Pierre Fatou and Gaston Julia create what
we now call Complex Dynamics, in the context of
the early twentieth century and especially of the
First World War? The book is based partly on new,
unpublished sources. Who were Pierre Fatou, Gas-
ton Julia, Paul Montel? New biographical informa-
tion is given on the little known mathematician that
was Pierre Fatou. How did the injury of Julia dur-
ing WW1 influence mathematical life in France?
From the reviews of the French version: "Audin’s
book is … filled with marvelous biographical infor-
mation and analysis, dealing not just with the men
mentioned in the book’s title but a large number of
other players, too … [It] addresses itself to scholars
for whom the history of mathematics has a particular
resonance and especially to mathematicians active,
or even with merely an interest, in complex dynam-
ics. … presents it all to the reader in a very appealing
form." (Michael Berg, The Mathematical Association
of America, October, 2009)
Features
How did Pierre Fatou and Gaston Julia create what
we now call Complex Dynamics, in the context of
the early twentieth century and especially of the
First World War? The book is based partly on new,
unpublished sources.Who were Pierre Fatou, Gaston
Julia, Paul Montel? New biographical information
is given on the little known mathematician that was
Pierre Fatou. How did the serious injury of Julia dur-
ing WWI [..]
Contents
I The Great Prize, the framework.- I.1 The iteration
problem in 1915.- I.2 The protagonists around 1917–
1918.- I.3 The war.- I.4 Iteration, a few definitions
and notation.- I.5 Normal families.- I.6 Relation to
functional equations.- II The Great Prize of Math-
ematical.- II.1 Year 1917.- II.2 Year 1918.- III The
memoirs.- III.1 Julia’s memoir.- III.2 The (three)
memoir(s) of Fatou.- III.3 Comments (in the first
person).- III.4 To summarise.- IV After Fatou and
Julia.- IV.1 Stop.- IV.2 Hausdorff distance (1914)
and dimension (1919).- IV.3 Irregular points, J-
points, O-points (1925–1927).-[..]
Fields of interest
History of Mathematics; Dynamical Systems and
Ergodic Theory
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. VIII, 332 p. (History of Mathematics Subseries, Vol. 2014)
Softcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17853-5
H. Bahouri, Université de Tunis, Manar, Tunisia; J.-Y. Chemin, Uni-
versité Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; R. Danchin, Université
Paris-Est, France
Fourier Analysis and Nonlinear
Partial Differential Equations
In recent years, the Fourier analysis methods have
expereinced a growing interest in the study of partial
differential equations. In particular, those techniques
based on the Littlewood-Paley decomposition have
proved to be very efficient for the study of evolution
equations. The present book aims at presenting self-
contained, state- of- the- art models of those tech-
niques with applications to different classes of par-
tial differential equations: transport, heat, wave and
Schrödinger equations. It also offers more sophis-
ticated models originating from fluid mechanics
(in particular the incompressible and compressible
Navier-Stokes equations) or general relativity. It is
either directed to anyone with a good undergraduate
level of knowledge in analysis or useful for experts
who are eager to know the benefit that one might
gain from Fourier analysis when dealing with non-
linear partial differential equations.
Features
In recent years, the Fourier analysis methods have
expereinced a growing interest in the study of partial
differential equations. In particular, those techniques
based on the Littlewood-Paley decomposition have
proved to be very efficient for the study of evolution
equations. The present book aims at presenting self-
contained, state- of- the- art models of [..]
Contents
Preface.- 1. Basic analysis.- 2. Littlewood-Paley
theory.- 3. Transport and transport-diffusion
equations.- 4. Quasilinear symmetric systems.-
5. Incompressible Navier-Stokes system.- 6.
Anisotropic viscosity.- 7. Euler system for perfect
incompressible fluids.- 8. Strichartz estimates and
applications to semilinear dispersive equations.- 9.
Smoothing effect in quasilinear wave equations.- 10.-
The compressible Navier-Stokes system.- References.
- List of notations.- Index.
Fields of interest
Analysis; Partial Differential Equations
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 522 p. (Grundlehren der mathematischen Wis-
senschaften, Vol. 343) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16829-1
springer.com Mathematics 87
H.-J. Petsche, Potsdam, Germany; A.C. Lewis, The Educational
Advancement Foundation, Austin, Texas, USA; J. Liesen, Technis-
che Universität Berlin, Germany; S. Russ, University of Warwick,
Coventry, UK (Eds.)
From Past to Future: Graßmann's
Work in Context
Graßmann Bicentennial Conference, September 2009
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth
of Hermann Graßmann (1809-1877), an interdisci-
plinary conference was held in Potsdam, Germany,
and in Graßmann's hometown Szczecin, Poland. The
idea of the conference was to present a multi-faceted
picture of Graßmann, and to uncover the complex-
ity of the factors that were responsible for his cre-
ativity. The conference demonstrated not only the
very influential reception of his work at the turn of
the 20th century, but also the unexpected modernity
of his ideas, and their continuing development in
the 21st century. This book contains 37 papers pre-
sented at the conference. They investigate the signifi-
cance of Graßmann's work for philosophical as well
as for scientific and methodological questions, for
comparative philology in general and for Indology
in particular, for psychology, physiology, religious
studies, musicology, didactics, and, last but not least,
mathematics. In addition, the book contains numer-
ous illustrations and English[..]
Features
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth
of Hermann Graßmann (1809-1877), an interdisci-
plinary conference was held in Potsdam, Germany,
and in Graßmann's hometown Szczecin, Poland. The
idea of the conference was to present a multi-faceted
picture of Graßmann, and to uncover the complexity
of the factors that were responsible for his creativity.
The [..]
Fields of interest
History of Mathematics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XX, 580 p. 73 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover
109,95 €
ISBN 978-3-0346-0404-8
A. Olivieri, Università di Parma, Italy; E. Pitacco, Università di Tri-
este, Italy
Introduction to Insurance
Mathematics
Technical and Financial Features of Risk Transfers
The book aims at presenting technical and financial
features of life insurance, non-life insurance, pen-
sion plans. The book has been planned assuming
non-actuarial readers as its “natural” target, namely
- advanced undergraduate and graduate students
in Economics, Business and Finance; - profession-
als and technicians operating in Insurance and pen-
sion areas, whose job may regard investments, risk
analysis, financial reporting, etc, and hence implies
a communication with actuarial professionals and
managers. Given the assumed target, the book
focuses on technical and financial aspects of insur-
ance, however avoiding the use of complex mathe-
matical tools. In this sense, the book can be placed
at some “midpoint” of the existing literature, part of
which adopts more formal approaches to insurance
problems implying the use of non-elementary math-
ematics, whereas another part addresses practical
questions totally avoiding even simple mathemati-
cal tools (which, in our opinion, can conversely pro-
vide[..]
Features
The book aims at presenting technical and financial
features of life insurance, non-life insurance, pen-
sion plans. The book has been planned assuming
non-actuarial readers as its “natural” target, namely
- advanced undergraduate and graduate students in
Economics, Business and Finance; - professionals
and technicians operating in Insurance and pension
areas, whose job may regard investments, risk analy-
sis, [..]
Contents
Risks and insurance.- Managing a portfolio of risks.-
Life insurance: modelling the lifetime.- Life insur-
ance: pricing.- Life insurance: reserving.- Reserves
and profits in a life insurance portfolio.- Finance in
life insurance: linking benefits to the investment per-
formance.- Pension plans: technical and financial
perspectives.- Non-life insurance: pricing and reserv-
ing.
Fields of interest
Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sci-
ences; Finance / Banking; Statistics for Business, Eco-
nomics, Mathematical Finance, Insurance
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2011. XV, 475 p. 180 illus. Softcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16028-8
M. Baaz, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria; A.
Leitsch, Technische Universitaet Wien, Austria
Methods of Cut-Elimination
This is the first book on cut-elimination in first-
order predicate logic from an algorithmic point of
view. Instead of just proving the existence of cut-free
proofs, it focuses on the algorithmic methods trans-
forming proofs with arbitrary cuts to proofs with
only atomic cuts (atomic cut normal forms, so-called
ACNFs). The first part investigates traditional reduc-
tive methods from the point of view of proof rewrit-
ing. Within this general framework, generalizations
of Gentzen's and Sch\”utte-Tait's cut-elimination
methods are defined and shown terminating with
ACNFs of the original proof. Moreover, a complexity
theoretic comparison of Gentzen's and Tait's meth-
ods is given.The core of the book centers around
the cut-elimination method CERES (cut elimination
by resolution) developed by the authors. CERES is
based on the resolution calculus and radically differs
from the reductive cut-elimination methods. The
book shows that CERES asymptotically outperforms
all reductive methods based on Gentzen's[..]
Features
This book on methods of cut-elimination contains
a thorough and rigorous analysis of reductive cut-
elimination methods and an in-depth presenta-
tion of the recent method CERES developed by the
authors. It includes a detailed complexity analysis
and comparison of CERES and of reductive methods.
It presents several applications of CERES—to [..]
Contents
1 Preface.- 2 Introduction.- 3 Preliminaries.- 4
Complexity of Cut-Elimination.- 5 Reduction and
Elimination.- 6 Cut-Elimination by Resolution.- 7
Extensions of CERES.- 8 Applications of CERES.- 9
CERES in Nonclassical Logics.- 10 Related Research.
Fields of interest
Mathematical Logic and Foundations; Mathematical
Logic and Formal Languages
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. VI, 287 p. (Trends in Logic, Vol. 34) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0319-3
88 Mathematics springer.com
H.E.A.E. Campbell, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB,
Canada; D.L. Wehlau, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston,
ON, Canada
Modular Invariant Theory
This book covers the modular invariant theory of
finite groups, the case when the characteristic of the
field divides the order of the group, a theory that
is more complicated than the study of the classical
non-modular case. Largely self-contained, the book
develops the theory from its origins up to modern
results. It explores many examples, illustrating the
theory and its contrast with the better understood
non-modular setting. It details techniques for the
computation of invariants for many modular rep-
resentations of finite groups, especially the case of
the cyclic group of prime order. It includes detailed
examples of many topics as well as a quick survey of
the elements of algebraic geometry and commutative
algebra as they apply to invariant theory. The book
is aimed at both graduate students and researchers
—an introduction to many important topics in mod-
ern algebra within a concrete setting for the former,
an exploration of a fascinating subfield of algebraic
geometry for the latter.
Features
This book covers the modular invariant theory of
finite groups, the case when the characteristic of the
field divides the order of the group. It explains a the-
ory that is more complicated than the study of the
classical non-modular case, and it describes many
open questions.Largely self-contained, the book
develops the theory [..]
Contents
1 First Steps.- 2 Elements of Algebraic Geometry
and Commutative Algebra.- 3 Applications of Com-
mutative Algebra to Invariant Theory.- 4 Exam-
ples.- 5 Monomial Orderings and SAGBI Bases.- 6
Block Bases.- 7 The Cyclic Group Cp.- 8 Polynomial
Invariant Rings.- 9 The Transfer.- 10 Invariant Rings
via Localization.- 11 Rings of Invariants which are
Hypersurfaces.- 12 Separating Invariants.- 13 Using
SAGBI Bases to Compute Rings of Invariants.- 14
Ladders.- References.- Index.
Fields of interest
Commutative Rings and Algebras; Algebra; Alge-
braic Geometry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 233 p. (Encyclopaedia of Mathematical Sciences, Vol.
139) Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-17403-2
Y. Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; A.G.
Yagola, Moscow State University, Russia; C. Yang, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (Eds.)
Optimization and Regularization
for Computational Inverse
Problems and Applications
"Optimization and Regularization for Computa-
tional Inverse Problems and Applications" focuses
on advances in inversion theory and recent devel-
opments with practical applications, particularly
emphasizing the combination of optimization and
regularization for solving inverse problems. This
book covers both the methods, including standard
regularization theory, Fejer processes for linear
and nonlinear problems, the balancing principle,
extrapolated regularization, nonstandard regular-
ization, nonlinear gradient method, the nonmono-
tone gradient method, subspace method and Lie
group method; and the practical applications, such
as the reconstruction problem for inverse scatter-
ing, molecular spectra data processing, quantitative
remote sensing inversion, seismic inversion using
the Lie group method, and the gravitational lensing
problem. Scientists, researchers and engineers, as
well as graduate students engaged in applied math-
ematics, engineering, geophysics, medical science,
image processing, remote[..]
Features
"Optimization and Regularization for Computa-
tional Inverse Problems and Applications" focuses
on advances in inversion theory and recent devel-
opments with practical applications, particularly
emphasizing the combination of optimization and
regularization for solving inverse problems. This
book covers both the methods, including standard
regularization theory, Fejer processes for linear and
nonlinear problems, [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Regularization Theory and Recent
Developments.- Nonstandard Regularization and
Advanced Optimization Theory and Methods.-
Numerical Inversion in Geoscience and Quantitative
Remote Sensing.
Fields of interest
Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy-
sis; Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of
Engineering; Remote Sensing / Photogrammetry
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. 400 p. 36 illus. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13741-9
A. Etheridge, University of Oxford, UK
Some Mathematical Models from
Population Genetics
École d'Été de Probabilités de Saint-Flour XXXIX-2009
This work reflects sixteen hours of lectures delivered
by the author at the 2009 St Flour summer school
in probability. It provides a rapid introduction to a
range of mathematical models that have their ori-
gins in theoretical population genetics. The models
fall into two classes: forwards in time models for the
evolution of frequencies of different genetic types
in a population; and backwards in time (coalescent)
models that trace out the genealogical relationships
between individuals in a sample from the popula-
tion. Some, like the classical Wright-Fisher model,
date right back to the origins of the subject. Oth-
ers, like the multiple merger coalescents or the spa-
tial Lambda-Fleming-Viot process are much more
recent. All share a rich mathematical structure. Bio-
logical terms are explained, the models are carefully
motivated and tools for their study are presented sys-
tematically.
Features
This work reflects sixteen hours of lectures delivered
by the author at the 2009 St Flour summer school
in probability. It provides a rapid introduction to a
range of mathematical models that have their origins
in theoretical population genetics. The models fall
into two classes: forwards in time models for the evo-
lution of frequencies of different genetic types in a
population; and backwards in time [..]
Fields of interest
Genetics and Population Dynamics; Mathematical
Biology in General; Mathematical Modeling and
Industrial Mathematics; Partial Differential Equa-
tions; Statistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health
Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. VIII, 119 p. (École d'Été de Probabilités de Saint-Flour, Vol.
2012) Softcover
34,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16631-0
springer.com Medicine 89
H.-X. Li, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; C. Qi,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Spatio-Temporal Modeling of
Nonlinear Distributed Parameter
Systems
A Time/Space Separation Based Approach
The purpose of this volume is to provide a brief
review of the previous work on model reduction
and identifi cation of distributed parameter systems
(DPS), and develop new spatio-temporal models and
their relevant identifi cation approaches.In this book,
a systematic overview and classifi cation on the mod-
eling of DPS is presented fi rst, which includes model
reduction, parameter estimation and system iden-
tifi cation. Next, a class of block-oriented nonlinear
systems in traditional lumped parameter systems
(LPS) is extended to DPS, which results in the spa-
tio-temporal Wiener and Hammerstein systems and
their identifi cation methods. Then, the traditional
Volterra model is extended to DPS, which results in
the spatio-temporal Volterra model and its identifi-
cation algorithm. All these methods are based on lin-
ear time/space separation. Sometimes, the nonlinear
time/space separation can play a better role in mod-
eling of very complex processes.Thus, a nonlinear
time/space separation based neural modeling[..]
Features
The purpose of this volume is to provide a brief
review of the previous work on model reduction
and identifi cation of distributed parameter systems
(DPS), and develop new spatio-temporal models and
their relevant identifi cation approaches.In this book,
a systematic overview and classifi cation on the mod-
eling of DPS is presented fi rst, which includes model
reduction, parameter estimation and [..]
Contents
Preface; List of Figures; List of Tables; Abbreviations;
1 Introduction; 1.1 Background; 1.1.1 Examples of
distributed parameter processes; 1.1.2 Motivation;
1.2 Contributions and organization of the book;
1.3 References; 2 Modeling of Distributed Parame-
ter Systems: Overview and Classification; 2.1 Intro-
duction; 2.2 White-box modeling: model reduction
for known DPS; 2.2.1 Eigenfunction method; 2.2.2
Green’s function method; 2.2.3 Finite difference
method; 2.2.4 Weighted residual method; 2.2.4.1
Classification based on weighting functions; 2.2.4.2
Classification based on basis functions;[..]
Fields of interest
Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics;
Control; Industrial Chemistry / Chemical Engineer-
ing; Simulation and Modeling
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVIII, 178 p. 107 illus. (Intelligent Systems, Control and
Automation: Science and Engineering, Vol. 50) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0740-5
R. Martí, University of Valencia, Spain; G. Reinelt, University of
Heidelberg, Germany
The Linear Ordering Problem
Exact and Heuristic Methods in Combinatorial Optimization
Faced with the challenge of solving the hard opti-
mization problems that abound in the real world,
existing methods often encounter great difficulties.
Important applications in business, engineering or
economics cannot be tackled by the techniques that
have formed the predominant focus of academic
research throughout the past three decades. Exact
and heuristic approaches are dramatically changing
our ability to solve problems of practical significance
and are extending the frontier of problems that can
be handled effectively. This monograph details state-
of-the-art optimization methods, both exact and
heuristic, for the LOP. The authors employ the LOP
to illustrate contemporary optimization technologies
as well as how to design successful implementations
of exact and heuristic procedures. Therefore, they do
not limit the scope of this book to the LOP, but on
the contrary, provide the reader with the background
and practical strategies in optimization to tackle dif-
ferent combinatorial problems.
Features
Complex optimization problems abound in the real
world. In the face of these challenges, established
methods often fall short of providing solutions.
However, ‘exact’ and ‘heuristic’ techniques are dra-
matically enhancing our ability to solve significant
practical problems in the world of optimization.
They are changing the landscape in the field, broad-
ening the frontiers of the possible, and allowing us
[..]
Contents
1 Introduction.- 2 Heuristic Methods.- 3 Meta-
Heuristics.- 4 Branch-and-Bound.- 5 Branch-and-
Cut.- 6 The Linear Ordering Polytope.- 7 Further
Aspects.- References.- Index.
Fields of interest
Algorithms; Optimization; Discrete Mathematics in
Computer Science; Computer Applications
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 171 p. 38 illus., 12 in color. (Applied Mathematical Sci-
ences, Vol. 175) Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16728-7
Medicine
P.J. Mease, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; P.S. Helli-
well, University of Leeds, UK (Eds.)
Atlas of Psoriatic Arthritis
This comprehensive visual reference contains over
150 images from a wide gamut of variations of the
disease, as well as charts and tables detailing the
most up-to-date information on patient susceptibil-
ity, incidence, and symptoms, providing the clinical
presentation of the disease, as well as radiographic,
ultrasound, and MRI images to highlight the role of
imaging in psoriatic arthritis. Although several pro-
posed methods for classifying PsA have been pub-
lished, none has been widely accepted or validated.
This book proposes the use of an amended version of
the Moll and Wright method, and functions mostly
as a visual reference and data source of the most up-
to-date findings and comprehensive images of PsA.
The book includes sections on juvenile psoriatic
arthritis which aid practitioners in distinguishing the
characteristics and features of the disease in children,
as well as discussions of clinical drug trials. The book
will be of particular interest to rheumatologists, der-
matologists, and family[..]
Features
Atlas of Psoriatic Arthritis Eds. Mease and Helli-
wellA visual guide to the complex and inter-related
diseases of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, this vol-
ume contains more than 150 images spanning a wide
spectrum of variations of the disease. Each chapter
comprises an introductory overview, along with a
series of relevant images and tables in which the key
information on each [..]
Contents
Epidemology.- Etiology and Pathophysiology.- Clin-
ical Evaluation.- Imaging.- Skin and Psoriasis.- Jeu-
venile Psoriatic Arthritis.- The Management of
Psoriatic Arthritis.- Treatment Of Psoriasis.
Fields of interest
Rheumatology; Dermatology; General Practice /
Family Medicine
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Atlas
Available
2011. X, 108 p. 239 illus., 80 in color. Softcover
39,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-174-5
90 Medicine springer.com
A. Hendi, Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery,Chevy Chase, MD,
USA; J.C. Martinez, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Atlas of Skin Cancers
Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
The incidence of skin cancer has risen rapidly in
recent decades, and patients often present initially to
practitioners in many different specialties. Because
skin cancer can vary in clinical appearance, even der-
matologists may experience difficulty in reaching a
clinical diagnosis. For primary care physicians and
physician extenders (physician assistants, nurses, and
nurse practitioners), who have had very little or no
formal training in dermatology, the task can be still
more daunting. In this atlas, the authors set out to
provide a practical resource that will help improve
the 'visual vocabulary' of physicians and physician
extenders, helping them identify lesions that should
be biopsied. Hundreds of high-quality color images
are included to assist the reader in the task of recog-
nition and identification. All of the common cuta-
neous malignancies are illustrated, with a number of
examples of each entity and of common mimickers.
In addition, biopsy techniques and treatment options
are presented in[..]
Features
The incidence of skin cancer has risen rapidly in
recent decades, and patients often present initially to
practitioners in many different specialties. Because
skin cancer can vary in clinical appearance, even der-
matologists may experience difficulty in reaching a
clinical diagnosis. For primary care physicians and
physician extenders (physician assistants, nurses, and
nurse practitioners), who have had very [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Actinic Keratosis.- Non-Melanoma
Skin Cancer.- Melanoma.- Miscellaneous Cutaneous
Neoplasms.- Biopsy Techniques.- Complications of
Skin Cancer Treatment.- Index
Fields of interest
Dermatology; General Practice / Family Medicine;
Oncology; Internal Medicine; Geriatrics / Gerontol-
ogy
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Atlas
Available
2011. XII, 124 p. 269 illus. in color. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13398-5
S. Mikhalovsky, University of Brighton, UK; A. Khajibaev, Repub-
lican Specialised Scientific Centre for Emergency Medicine,
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Eds.)
Biodefence
Advanced Materials and Methods for Health Protection
This book focuses on defence against biological war-
fare with an emphasis on applications of modern
technologies and advanced materials in detection,
health protection and medical treatment of the pop-
ulation. Specific topics include high-throughput sen-
sitive detection methods, advanced nanostructured
materials and techniques for external and internal
protection of human health, as well as extracorporeal
methods, adsorptive materials and bacteriophages
decontaminating the human organism, and neutral-
ising incorporated CBRN agents. The contributions
describe recent developments in the field of biode-
fence aimed at protecting population against terror-
ism and terror related events. Broader approaches to
reducing the impact of environmental pollution on
human health and improving efficiency of medical
treatment of patients with viral infections, poisoning
and organ failure are also discussed.
Features
This book focuses on defence against biological war-
fare with an emphasis on applications of modern
technologies and advanced materials in detection,
health protection and medical treatment of the pop-
ulation. Specific topics include high-throughput sen-
sitive detection methods, advanced nanostructured
materials and techniques for external and internal
protection of human health, as well as extracorporeal
[..]
Contents
Preface. Acknowledgements. Nanomaterials and
Nanostructured Adsorbents. Solvothermal Syn-
thesis of Photocatalic TiO2 Nanoparticles capa-
ble of Killing Escherichia coli.- Carbon Nanotubes:
Biorisks and Biodefence.- Toxicology of Nano-
Objects – Nanoparticles, Nanostructures and
Nanophases.- Carbon Adsorbents with Adjustable
Porous Structure Formed in the Chemical Dehydro-
halogenation of Halogenated Polymers.- Applica-
tion of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Techniques for
Characterizing High Surface Area Carbons.- Meth-
ods of Detection and Analysis. Sensors for Breath
Analysis: An Advanced Approach[..]
Fields of interest
Emergency Medicine
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XV, 325 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A:
Chemistry and Biology) Hardcover
169,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0216-5
S. Mikhalovsky, University of Brighton, UK; A. Khajibaev, Repub-
lican Specialised Scientific Centre for Emergency Medicine,
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Eds.)
Biodefence
Advanced Materials and Methods for Health Protection
This book focuses on defence against biological war-
fare with an emphasis on applications of modern
technologies and advanced materials in detection,
health protection and medical treatment of the pop-
ulation. Specific topics include high-throughput sen-
sitive detection methods, advanced nanostructured
materials and techniques for external and internal
protection of human health, as well as extracorporeal
methods, adsorptive materials and bacteriophages
decontaminating the human organism, and neutral-
ising incorporated CBRN agents. The contributions
describe recent developments in the field of biode-
fence aimed at protecting population against terror-
ism and terror related events. Broader approaches to
reducing the impact of environmental pollution on
human health and improving efficiency of medical
treatment of patients with viral infections, poisoning
and organ failure are also discussed.
Features
This book focuses on defence against biological war-
fare with an emphasis on applications of modern
technologies and advanced materials in detection,
health protection and medical treatment of the pop-
ulation. Specific topics include high-throughput sen-
sitive detection methods, advanced nanostructured
materials and techniques for external and internal
protection of human health, as well as extracorporeal
[..]
Contents
Preface. Acknowledgements. Nanomaterials and
Nanostructured Adsorbents. Solvothermal Syn-
thesis of Photocatalic TiO2 Nanoparticles capa-
ble of Killing Escherichia coli.- Carbon Nanotubes:
Biorisks and Biodefence.- Toxicology of Nano-
Objects – Nanoparticles, Nanostructures and
Nanophases.- Carbon Adsorbents with Adjustable
Porous Structure Formed in the Chemical Dehydro-
halogenation of Halogenated Polymers.- Applica-
tion of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Techniques for
Characterizing High Surface Area Carbons.- Meth-
ods of Detection and Analysis. Sensors for Breath
Analysis: An Advanced Approach[..]
Fields of interest
Emergency Medicine
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. XV, 325 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A:
Chemistry and Biology) Softcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0219-6
springer.com Medicine 91
R.S. Bonser, University of Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham,
UK; D. Pagano, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK;
A. Haverich, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany (Eds.)
Brain Protection in Cardiac Surgery
Part of the Monographs in Cardiac Surgery Series –
Introducing ‘basic science into the cardiac operating
room’. Fast systematic review of small areas of car-
diac surgery including up-to-date information. This
will allow more rapid publication than the alternative
cardiac surgery ‘tomes’. This entry into the series will
provide readers with a complete review of the cur-
rent understanding in brain injury and the methods
used to avoid or limit its effects on patient morbidity
and mortality.
Features
Brain injury remains one of the most dreaded com-
plications of cardiac surgery. The range of injury is
broad; while a stroke may be easily defined and diag-
nosed, more subtle injuries most definitely occur.
There remains debate as to how these are diagnosed
and there is a lack of standard definitions allowing
inter-study comparison. If we are to have confidence
in strategies that may reduce brain injury, we need
[..]
Contents
Brain injury of cardiac surgery.-Cerebral physi-
ology & metabolism.-Molecular & biochemical
basis.Future interventions.-Cardiopulmonary bypass
circuit.-Neurological sequelae.-Incidence, pre-opera-
tive risk factors & long-term outcome.-Neuropathol-
ogy.-Inflammatory response.-Post-surgical impact.-
Assessment of brain injury.-Utility of neuropsy-
chometric analysis.-Pitfalls of neuropsychometric
assessment & alternative investigative approaches.-
Imaging of the brain.-Current techniques of emboli
detection.-Intra-operative brain monitoring.-Design
of brain protection studies in the[..]
Fields of interest
Cardiac Surgery; Cardiology; Neurology; Neuroradi-
ology; Imaging / Radiology; Internal Medicine
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. XV, 246 p. 90 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-292-6
Cardiac Rehabilitation Manual
Cardiac rehabilitation is of key importance to ame-
liorate long-term morbidity and mortality result-
ing from cardiac intervention. However, much of
the current literature is dense, unwelcoming and
academic in style and format. For those physicians
understanding the scope of cardiac rehabilitation
there is a need to distill the guidelines and various
management options available to them into a concise
practical manual. Up until now, all references have
looked at the general options, but there is definite
need to investigate the practicalities of individual
patient groups. This book fulfills the need for practi-
cal guidance among all professionals involved in the
management of these patients, from residents and
fellows of cardiology and internal medicine, surgi-
cal teams, physiotherapy professionals, critical care
physicians and family medicine practitioners.
Features
Cardiac diseases are still the leading causes of death
in industrialized countries. They induce considerable
harm to survivors and often lead to severe and irre-
versible physical and neurological disabilities. How-
ever, a considerable amount can be done to prevent
coronary artery disease or to slow the progression
of the disease. Both can be achieved by tackling the
panoply of modifiable risk factors, which have [..]
Fields of interest
Cardiology; Rehabilitation; Cardiac Surgery; Internal
Medicine
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Reference work
Available
2011. XII, 273 p. 135 illus., 90 in color. Softcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84882-793-6
H.F. Baars, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, The Netherlands;
J.J. van der Smagt, University Medical Centre, Utrecht (Eds.)
Clinical Cardiogenetics
Clinical management and signs are the focus of
this practical cardiogenetic reference for those
who are involved in the care for cardiac patients
with a genetic disease. With detailed discussion
of the basic science of cardiogenetics in order to
assist in the clinical understanding of the topic. The
genetic causes of various cardiovascular diseases are
explained in a concise clinical way that reinforces
the current management doctrine in a practical man-
ner. The authors will cover the principles of molec-
ular genetics in general but also specific to cardiac
diseases. They will discuss the etiology, pathogene-
sis, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, clinical
diagnosis, molecular diagnosis and treatment of each
cardiogenetic disease separately. Therapy advice,
ICD indications, indications for and manner of fur-
ther family investigation will all be covered, while
each chapter will also contain take-home messages to
reinforce the key points. The chapters reviewing the
different diseases will each[..]
Features
Clinics for cardiogenetic disorders have been estab-
lished in many academic teaching hospitals in
Europe. In these clinics, cardiologists, clinical and
molecular geneticists, genetic nurses, and social
workers closely cooperate to provide optimal care for
individuals with cardiac disease of probable genetic
origin and their family members. However, the
prevalence of genetic cardiomyopathies and primary
[..]
Contents
Section I: BASIC CONCEPTS - Introduction, Intro-
duction to molecular genetics, Molecular genetics
in cardiology, Clinical Genetics of cardiac diseases.-
Section II: CARDIOMYOPATHY - Hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy.- Dilated cardiomyopathy, Arrhyth-
mogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Other
cardiomyopathies.- Section III: PRIMARY ELEC-
TRICAL HEART DISEASES - Congenital long QT-
syndrome, Brugada syndrome, Short QT-syndrome,
Catecholamine induced polymorphic ventricular
tachycardia, Familial atrial fibrillation, Hereditary
conduction diseases, Connective tissue disorders and
smooth muscle[..]
Fields of interest
Cardiology; Human Genetics; Internal Medicine
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. XV, 455 p. 200 illus., 30 in color. Hardcover
159,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-470-8
92 Medicine springer.com
R. Mueller, Kantonsspital, St. Gallen, Switzerland; J. Von Kempis,
Katonsspital, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Clinical Trials in Rheumatology
A huge number of therapeutic studies have been
published in rheumatology and clinical immunology.
The number grows yearly. As such, it is quite diffi-
cult to keep track of the multitude of studies and the
emerging trends. Further to this, a particular study
can be referred to in a variety of ways, either a short-
ened version of the title or an acronym, adding to the
confusion. The book “Clinical Trials in Rheumatol-
ogy” provides a summary of the important studies
in the field. For easy reference by those in the basic
scientific and clinical communities who deal with
immunosuppressive drugs. Every study is listed on
one page each with authors, complete citation, name
(and acronym), study set up, results and summary.
An acronym finder is supplied at the beginning of
the book. This book is a valuable reference tool for
rheumatologists involved in clinical trials, as well as
research scientists interested in immunosuppressant
drugs.
Features
A huge number of therapeutic studies have been
published in rheumatology and clinical immunology.
The number grows yearly. As such, it is quite diffi-
cult to keep track of the multitude of studies and the
emerging trends. Further to this, a particular study
can be referred to in a variety of ways, either a short-
ened version of the title or an acronym, adding to the
confusion. The book “Clinical Trials in [..]
Contents
Rheumatoid Arthritis:- Corticosteroids:- Ator-
vastatin:- Azathioprine:- Chloroquine/Hydroxy-
chloroquine:- Ciclosporin:- Cyclophosphamide:-
Gold:- Leflunomide:- Methotrexate:- Sulfasalazine:-
Tacrolimus:- Combination Therapy:- Methotrex-
ate and Hydroxychloroquine:- Methotrexate and
Doxycycline:- Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine:-
Methotrexate and Civlosporin:- Methotrexate and
Hydroxychloroquine and Sulfasalazine:- Methotrex-
ate and Leflunomide:- Methotrexate and Aza-
thioprine:- Methotrexate and Gold:- Gold and
Hydroxychloroquine:- Abatacept:- Adalimumab:-
Anakinra:- Certolizumab pegol:-[..]
Fields of interest
Internal Medicine; Rheumatology; Pharmacology /
Toxicology
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. XXIV, 747 p. Hardcover
179,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-383-1
M.K. Ferguson, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL,
USA (Ed.)
Difficult Decisions in Thoracic
Surgery
An Evidence-Based Approach
The second edition of Difficult Decisions in Thoracic
Surgery: An Evidence- Based Approach addresses
the growing complexity of decision making in tho-
racic surgery. More than half of the clinical questions
posed in this book are new, and of the questions that
remain as holdovers from the previous edition, virtu-
ally all have been revised and updated. As new tech-
nology is introduced, physicians from nonsurgical
specialties offer alternative and competing therapies
for what was once the exclusive province of the tho-
racic surgeon. In addition, there is increasing knowl-
edge regarding the efficacy of traditional thoracic
surgical therapies. How to select among these var-
ied and complex approaches is becoming increas-
ingly difficult. Concise chapters are devoted to one
or two specific questions, or decisions, in general
thoracic surgery that are difficult or controversial.
The authors identify relevant publications in their
selected topics, grade the quality of the evidence
offered by those reports, apply[..]
Features
The second edition of Difficult Decisions in Thoracic
Surgery: An Evidence- Based Approach addresses
the growing complexity of decision making in tho-
racic surgery. More than half of the clinical questions
posed in this book are new, and of the questions that
remain as holdovers from the previous edition, virtu-
ally all have been revised and updated. As new tech-
nology is introduced, physicians from nonsurgical
[..]
Contents
Part 1:Background.- Introduction.- Evidence-based
medicine: levels of evidence and evaluation sys-
tems.- Decision analytic techniques.- Decision
making:the surgeon’s perspective.- Decision making
– the patient’s perspective.- Part 2: Lung.- PET for
Mediastinal Restaging of Patients with Non Small
Cell Lung Cancer after Induction Therapy.- Optimal
Initial Pathologic Mediastinal Staging of Lung Can-
cer: EUS, EBUS, Mediastinoscopy.- VATS vs. Open
Lobectomy for Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung
Cancer.- N2 Disease Discovered at Thoracotomy:
Resect or Abort?.- Pulmonary Function Alterations
After[..]
Fields of interest
Thoracic Surgery; General Surgery; Surgery
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. XXII, 504 p. 20 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-364-0
L.A. Moreno, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain; I. Pigeot, University
of Bremen; W. Ahrens, University of Bremen (Eds.)
Epidemiology of Obesity in Children
and Adolescents
Prevalence and Etiology
Despite adults’ best preventive efforts, childhood
obesity is on the rise in most areas of the world, and
with it the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, hyper-
tension, cardiovascular disease, and other formerly
adult-onset conditions. Epidemiology of Obesity
in Children and Adolescents takes the global eco-
logical approach that is needed to understand the
scope of the problem and its multiple causes and
mechanisms, and to aid in developing more effec-
tive prevention and intervention programs. In the
book’s first half, experts present a descriptive sum-
mary of youth obesity trends in ten world regions,
broken down by age group, gender, socioeconomic
status, and risk factors. Complementing these find-
ings, part two reviews the evidence base regarding
the variables, separately and in combination, having
the most significant impact on young people’s devel-
opment of obesity, including: • Genetic and nutrige-
nomic factors. • Environmental and psychosocial
factors, such as family shopping and eating habits
and[..]
Features
Epidemiology of Obesity in Children and Ado-
lescents Luis Moreno, Iris Pigeot, and Wolfgang
Ahrens, editors Despite adults’ best preventive
efforts, childhood obesity is on the rise in most areas
of the world, and with it the prevalence of Type 2
diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and
other formerly adult-onset conditions. Epidemiol-
ogy of Obesity in Children and Adolescents takes the
global [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Ethics.- Methodology.- Part I:
Descriptive Epidemiology.- Europe and Russia.-
North America.- South America.- Australia and
the Pacific Region.- North Africa and Arab Coun-
tries.- Remaining Africa.- Japan.- India.- China.-
Remaining Asia.- Synthesis Chapter.- Part II: Etio-
logical Factors.- Genetic Factors.- Nutrigenomics.-
Neuroendocrine Regulation.- Imprinting/ Perinatal
Factors/ Breastfeeding.- Diet I: Macro- and Micronu-
trients.- Diet II: Food Patterns.- Physical Activity/
Cardiorespiratory Fitness.- Sedentary Behavior/
Sleep.- Environmental Factors.- Psychosocial[..]
Fields of interest
Epidemiology; Public Health
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. IX, 500 p. 11 illus. in color. (Springer Series on Epidemiol-
ogy and Public Health, Vol. 2) Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-6038-2
springer.com Medicine 93
R.B. Taylor
Essential Medical Facts Every
Clinician Should Know
To Prevent Medical Errors, Pass Board Examinations and Pro-
vide Informed Patient Care
Essential Medical Facts presents selected litera-
ture-based information clinicians need to know to
provide informed patient care and avoid medical
misadventures. Facts that can help make us better
and safer clinicians include knowing the usefulness
of palmar crease pallor in detecting anemia (not reli-
able), antibiotics that can cause a false positive opiate
urine drug screen (fluoroquinolones), and an occa-
sional early clue to testicular cancer (gynecomastia).
Of course, keeping up to date on current medical
knowledge and being curious about the implica-
tions of published research conclusions not only help
assure superior clinical performance; they also bol-
ster the preparation for board examinations. Robert
B. Taylor, MD is the author and editor of more than
two dozen medical books and several hundred pub-
lished articles, as well a veteran of both rural private
practice and chairmanship of a medical school clini-
cal department. Essential Medical Facts is written for
clinicians in all specialties, at[..]
Features
Essential Medical Facts presents selected litera-
ture-based information clinicians need to know to
provide informed patient care and avoid medical
misadventures. Facts that can help make us better
and safer clinicians include knowing the usefulness
of palmar crease pallor in detecting anemia (not reli-
able), antibiotics that can cause a false positive opiate
urine drug screen (fluoroquinolones), and [..]
Contents
Medical facts, errors and this book.- Challenging
current medical misconceptions.- Epidemiologic
realities and gee-whiz facts.- Disease prevention and
screening.- Risk factors and disease correlates.- Prac-
tical clinical pearls.- Laboratory testing, electrocar-
diography and imaging.- Alarming symptoms and
red flag findings.- Therapeutic insights.- Idiosyn-
cratic and uncommon drug effects.- Drug interac-
tions and adventures in polypharmacy.- Alcohol,
nicotine and caffeine.- Unforseen, counterintuitive
and possibly prophetic findings.- Some timeless
truths about medical practice.
Fields of interest
Medicine (general); General Practice / Family
Medicine; Internal Medicine; Primary Care Medicine
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XLVII, 324 p. Softcover
29,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7873-8
R.S. Bonser, University of Birmingham, UK; D. Pagano, University
Hospital Birmingham, UK; A. Haverich, Hannover Medical School
(Eds.)
Mitral Valve Surgery
Part of the Monographs in Cardiac Surgery Series –
Introducing ‘basic science into the cardiac operating
room’. Fast systematic review of small areas of car-
diac surgery including up-to-date information. This
will allow more rapid publication than the alterna-
tive cardiac surgery ‘tomes’. This entry into the series
will provide readers with a complete review of the
current understanding in mitral valve surgery and
include extensive details on the diagnosis and surgi-
cal management of patients with mitral valve disease.
Features
An appreciation of atrioventricular valve surgical
anatomy reveals that they are much more than sim-
ple valves, opening and closing in response to pres-
sure changes. The structural interrelationship of the
valves of the heart and the dynamic mechanisms
involved in their function are fundamental in opti-
mizing valve performance, and are dependent upon
an intricate multifaceted central cardiac complex.
Mitral Valve [..]
Contents
Anatomy, pathology & natural history of mitral
valve disease.- Surgical anatomy of mitral & tri-
cuspid valve.- Pathology & classification.- Non-
ischaemic mitral regurgitation:assessment nat-
ural history & evidence for surgery.- Ischaemic
mitral regurgitation:assessment, natural history &
the impact of interventions.- Mitral valve repair &
replacement techniques.- Indications & techniques.
Conservation of leaflets & chordal apparatus.- Prin-
ciples of mitral valve repair:restoring the coaptation.-
Principles of mitral valve repair: the edge-to-edge
technique.- How to assess & repair the[..]
Fields of interest
Cardiac Surgery; Cardiology; Infectious Diseases;
Imaging / Radiology; Internal Medicine; Intensive /
Critical Care Medicine
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. X, 150 p. 140 illus., 80 in color. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-425-8
R.S. Arellano, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of
Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Non-Vascular Interventional
Radiology of the Abdomen
This book is designed to provide a foundation for
physicians-in-training and a quick guide to further
enhance the skills set of practicing interventionalists.
It is a concise reference manual covering the major
aspects of clinical scenarios, procedures, and tech-
niques. Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology of
the Abdomen expertly addresses the planning and
execution of commonly encountered procedures,
including organ specific biopsies, abscess drainage,
urinary interventions, gastrostomy, gastrojejunos-
tomy, and biliary interventions.
Features
This book is designed to provide a foundation for
physicians-in-training and a quick guide to further
enhance the skills set of practicing interventionalists.
It is a concise reference manual covering the major
aspects of clinical scenarios, procedures, and tech-
niques. Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology of
the Abdomen expertly addresses the planning and
execution of commonly encountered [..]
Contents
Patient Evaluation and Preparation.- Image-Guided
Percutaneous Biopsy.- Percutaneous Abscess
Drainage.- Percutaneous Urinary Interventions.-
Percutaneous Gastrostomy and Gastrojejunostomy.-
Biliary Interventions
Fields of interest
Interventional Radiology; Imaging / Radiology
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XIV, 107 p. 21 illus. Softcover
39,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7731-1
94 Medicine springer.com
C.D. Johnson, University of Southampton, UK; C.W. Imrie, Glas-
gow Royal Infirmary, UK (Eds.)
Pancreatic Disease
Protocols and Clinical Research
This book will contain the conclusions of a meeting
from March 2007, of about 25 experts in pancreatol-
ogy working together in small groups and plenary
sessions to define the current state of knowledge in
specific areas, and to develop ideal protocols and
research questions for future investigation.
Features
Pancreatic Disease – Protocols and Clinical Research
provides a clear and up-to-date review of the advanc-
ing areas in clinical pancreatology and clinical
research related to the pancreas, and indentifies cur-
rent research areas, suggesting most appropriate
studies that need to be performed to advance knowl-
edge in this field. Written by leading international
collaborators and contributors- [..]
Contents
Acute pancreatitis in intensive care.- Antibiotic pro-
phylaxis in acute severe pancreatitis: Should we have
a further study?.- Designing an optimal study for the
management of infected pancreatic necrosis.- Nutri-
tion in acute pancreatitis.- An optimal randomized
study for pain control in acute pancreatitis.- Endo-
scopic versus surgical drainage for chronic pancre-
atitis.- Duodenum preserving pancreatic resection
with pancreatic duct drainage: What is the role of
supraduodenal biliary drainage?.- Pain management
and nutritional support in non-resectable pancreatic
cancer.- Endoscopic therapy[..]
Fields of interest
Gastroenterology; Pain Medicine; Oncology;
Surgery; Nursing Management / Nursing Research
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 115 p. 6 illus., 2 in color. Softcover
49,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-238-4
G.M. Kapalka, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ, USA
(Ed.)
Pediatricians and
Pharmacologically Trained
Psychologists
Practitioner’s Guide to Collaborative Treatment
Many factors affect treatment options for chil-
dren and adolescents with mental health prob-
lems, including age, severity of symptoms, financial
and time constraints, and access to qualified pro-
fessionals. With the limitations of managed care
plans and the shrinking pool of pediatric psychi-
atrists, the trend is toward pediatricians prescrib-
ing psychotropic medicines. Pharmacologically
trained psychologists can offer valuable assistance
to pediatricians caught in this predicament.Tackling
fundamental questions of when to treat as well as
when and why to refer young patients, Pediatri-
cians and Pharmacologically Trained Psychologists
examines commonly occurring pediatric condi-
tions requiring joint treatment; reviews theoreti-
cal models of consultation and collaboration; and
spotlights professional issues typically arising from
these team efforts.With pertinent clarity and detail,
this volume offers in-depth discussion in these key
areas:Collaborative treatment of mental health con-
ditions, including mood,[..]
Features
Many factors affect treatment options for chil-
dren and adolescents with mental health problems,
including age, severity of symptoms, financial and
time constraints, and access to qualified profes-
sionals. With the limitations of managed care plans
and the shrinking pool of pediatric psychiatrists,
the trend is toward pediatricians prescribing psy-
chotropic medicines. Pharmacologically trained [..]
Contents
Preface.- About the Editor.- List of Contributors.-
Part I: Foundations of Collaborative Care.- Psychol-
ogy, Psychopharmacotherapy and Pediatrics: When
to Treat and When to Refer.- Collaboration between
Pharmacologically Trained Psychologists and Pedi-
atricians: History and Professional Issues.- Part II:
Collaboration with Pediatricians in Specific Set-
tings.- The Clinical Experience of RxP-Trained Psy-
chologists Working in Non-RxP States.- The Practice
of Medical Psychology in an RxP State: New Oppor-
tunities for Comprehensive Pediatric Care.- Inte-
grated Care in Rural Settings.-[..]
Fields of interest
Psychopharmacology; Child and School Psychology;
Pediatrics; Public Health
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XXIV, 303 p. Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7779-3
J. Giba, Sentmenat, Spain; R. Ribes, Córdoba, Spain
Preparing and Delivering Scientific
Presentations
A Complete Guide for International Medical Scientists
This book is intended to be the last in Ramón Ribes'
"Medical English" series, which is aimed at health
care professionals who need English for their work
but do not speak English on a day-to-day basis.
Although much of the information provided will be
useful for scientists of all backgrounds and nation-
alities, the book is aimed especially at non-native
English-speaking physicians and biomedical sci-
entists. It offers clear advice on a variety of topics
relevant to the successful preparation and delivery
of scientific presentations. Alongside guidance on
the actual preparation and delivery of talks, helpful
information is provided on such potential difficulties
as dealing with questions, chairing sessions, and use
of appropriate English. The book will offer encour-
agement for those embarking on a career in interna-
tional science as well as practical advice on how to
deal with a wide range of situations that may develop
in the context of an international congress.
Features
The latest in Springer’s “Medical English” series
aimed at healthcare professionals who need English
for their work but do not speak English on a day-to-
day basis, this book features clear advice on a variety
of topics relevant to the successful preparation and
delivery of scientific presentations. It also covers a
wide range of situations that may develop in the con-
text of an international congress and [..]
Contents
To Speak or Not to Speak? Ten Questions to Ask
Yourself before Agreeing to Give a Presentation.-
Preparing a Talk.- Useful Language for Scientific
Presentations.- Common Mistakes in English.-
Delivering a Talk.- The Dreaded Questions and
Comments Section.- Chairing a Session.- Attend-
ing an International Scientific Course.- Conversa-
tion Survival Guide.-Pronunciation Survival Guide.-
Appendices.
Fields of interest
Medicine (general); Biomedicine (general); Life Sci-
ences (general); Language Education; Grammar; Sci-
ence
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Manual
Available
2011. XIII, 140 p. 14 illus., 9 in color. Softcover
24,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15888-9
springer.com Medicine 95
R. Dummer, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland; M.R. Pit-
telkow, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN, USA; K. Iwatsuki, Okayama
University Graduate School of Medicine, Okayama , Japan; A.
Green, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, QLD,
Australia; N.M. Elwan, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt (Eds.)
Skin Cancer - A World-Wide
Perspective
Over the last decades the incidence of skin cancers is
dramatically increasing world-wide. This is not only
confined to the incidence of melanoma but includes
also other skin cancers such as basal cell carcino-
mas. Based on the recent WHO classification of skin
cancers, this lavishly illustrated reference book cov-
ers comprehensively the epidemiology, histology
and pathology, as well as diagnostic signs and treat-
ment options of skin cancers. Homogenously and
reader-friendly structured, it links the diagnostic and
genetic features of each disease in order to guide the
reader to the most appropriate therapeutic strategies
for the best possible treatment outcome. In order to
demonstrate the world wide activities in the field, all
chapters cover the variations of the individual expe-
riences and expertise in different nations.
Features
The dramatic increase in the incidence of skin can-
cers is a major concern worldwide and relates not
only to melanoma but also to other cancers, includ-
ing Merkel cell and basal cell carcinomas. Recently,
the WHO has summarized the genetic and patho-
logic features of skin cancers in its book series. How-
ever, the WHO’s proposed classification of certain
disease entities, such as basal cell carcinomas, is still
[..]
Contents
EPIDEMIOLOGY- PATHOGENESIS.- DIS-
EASE ENTITIES.- Non-Melanoma Skin Can-
cer.-Melanocytic Tumors.- Cuteanous Lymphomas.-
Others.- THERAPIES.
Fields of interest
Dermatology; Pathology; Oncology; Internal
Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XI, 398 p. 204 illus., 200 in color. Hardcover
159,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-05071-8
H.K. Herman, Atlanta; T.E. Espinola
Tonsillectomy with Harmonic
Technology
The Operation Primer provides excellent photo-
graphic step-by-step guidance to the surgical proce-
dure. It has been produced to describe the operation
in the simplest manner possible without over-sim-
plifying. The core of the Operation Primer is the sec-
tion on Nodal Points, where the surgical key steps
are described in detail. This surgical guide book pro-
vides essential reference material to surgeons wish-
ing to update their knowledge in this specific area.
Features
The Operation Primer provides excellent photo-
graphic step-by-step guidance to the surgical proce-
dure. It has been produced to describe the operation
in the simplest manner possible without over-sim-
plifying. The core of the Operation Primer is the sec-
tion on Nodal Points, where the surgical key steps
are described in detail. This surgical guide book pro-
vides essential reference material to surgeons wish-
ing to [..]
Contents
Structure and handling of the Operation Primer.-
The Harmonic® system.- I Preparations for the oper-
ation.- II Nodal points.- III Management of difficult
situations and complications.
Fields of interest
Surgery
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. 48 p. 30 illus. in color. With DVD. (Operation Primers, Vol.
7) Softcover
29,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-12747-2
W. Schäberle, Klinik Am Eichert, Göppingen, Germany
Ultrasonography in Vascular
Diagnosis
A Therapy-Oriented Textbook and Atlas
This is the second edition of a well-received book
that has been recommended for inclusion in any vas-
cular library or vascular radiology suite. The first
edition has been fully revised so as to provide a com-
prehensive, up-to-date account of vascular ultra-
sound that reflects recent advances. The emphasis
remains on the clinical aspects most relevant to angi-
ologists and vascular surgeons. Ultrasound anatomy
is discussed, examination procedures explained, nor-
mal and pathological findings described, and the
clinical impact of ultrasound assessed. Atlas sec-
tions present pertinent case material to illustrate
typical ultrasound findings for both the more com-
mon vascular diseases and rarer conditions. This
book will serve not only as an invaluable guide for
beginners, but also as an indispensable reference for
experienced sonographers, who will benefit from the
detailed evaluation of the role of ultrasound as com-
pared with other modalities and the discussion of
ultrasound findings in their clinical context.
Features
This is the second edition of a well-received book
that has been recommended for inclusion in any vas-
cular library or vascular radiology suite. The first
edition has been fully revised so as to provide a com-
prehensive, up-to-date account of vascular ultra-
sound that reflects recent exciting advances in this
diagnostic modality. The emphasis remains on the
clinical aspects most relevant to [..]
Contents
Fundamental principles.- Peripheral arteries.-
Peripheral veins.- Shunts.- Extracranial arteries sup-
plying the brain.- Visceral and retroperitoneal ves-
sels.- Penile and scrotal vessels.
Fields of interest
Ultrasound; Angiology; Vascular Surgery
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XX, 520 p. 471 illus., 339 in color. Hardcover
159,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-02508-2
96 Philosophy springer.com
H.M. Tabery, Ögonkliniken UMAS, Sweden
Varicella-Zoster Virus Epithelial
Keratitis in Herpes Zoster
Ophthalmicus
In Vivo Morphology in the Human Cornea
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is a common
disease in the elderly and the immunosuppressed,
with potentially devastating sequelae. Diagnosis of
HZO is clinical but almost all its manifestations are
non-specific. The exception is varicella-zoster virus
epithelial keratitis, which is frequently the only indi-
cator of the true nature of the disease. This book is
unique in presenting high-magnification images,
obtained by non-contact in vivo photomicrogra-
phy, that capture the distinctive features of vari-
cella-zoster virus epithelial keratitis in HZO. Both
the morphology and the dynamics of the corneal
epithelial lesions are splendidly documented, includ-
ing in patients with HZO sine herpete and recurrent
disease. Three rare cases of ocular surface involve-
ment in acute HZO are included, and the final chap-
ter carefully compares varicella-zoster virus epithelial
keratitis in HZO and the lesions of herpes simplex
virus.
Features
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is a common
disease in the elderly and the immunosuppressed,
with potentially devastating sequelae. Diagnosis of
HZO is clinical but almost all its manifestations are
non-specific and often indistinguishable from those
due to other causes in general and herpes simplex
virus in particular. The exception is varicella-zoster
virus epithelial keratitis, which is frequently the only
[..]
Contents
The Morphology of Varicella-Zoster Virus Epithe-
lial Keratitis in HZO.- The Dynamics of Vari-
cellla-Zoster Virus Epithelial Keratitis in HZO.-
Recurrent Varicella-Zoster Virus Epithelial Kerati-
tis in HZO; HZO Sine Herpete.- Three Rare Cases of
Ocular Surface Involvement in Acute HZO.- Com-
parison of (recurrent) Herpes Simplex Virus and
(HZO) Varicella-Zoster Virus Epithelial Keratitis.-
Bibliography.- Index.
Fields of interest
Ophthalmology; Infectious Diseases
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 92 p. 101 illus., 100 in color. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14486-8
G. Geroulakos, Imperial College London, UK; B. Sumpio, Yale Uni-
versity, New Haven, CT, USA (Eds.)
Vascular Surgery
Cases, Questions and Commentaries
This updated and revised third edition of Vascular
Surgery: Cases, Questions and Commentaries pro-
vides a unique collection of real-life case histories,
written by experts, that highlights the diversity of
problems encountered in vascular surgery. With an
international panel of contributors, many of whom
are also examiners on the UK, European or Amer-
ican Boards in Vascular Surgery, this book famil-
iarizes the reader quickly with day-to-day clinical
practice. Case studies are presented in question-and-
answer format and have been widely referenced to
reassure the reader that their contents are established
best practice. Most cases are accompanied by mul-
tiple x-rays or color illustrations for visual clarity.
This book serves as a teaching resource for vascular
trainees or practitioners who are reviewing for the
oral board exam or practitioners who wish to refresh
their expertise with an interactive source of infor-
mation. It also provides established practitioners the
wherewithal to review the current[..]
Features
This updated and revised third edition of Vascular
Surgery: Cases, Questions and Commentaries pro-
vides a unique collection of real-life case histories,
written by experts, that highlights the diversity of
problems encountered in vascular surgery. With an
international panel of contributors, many of whom
are also examiners on the UK, European or Ameri-
can Boards in Vascular Surgery, this book familiar-
izes the [..]
Contents
Section I:Arterial Aneurysms.- Preoperative Car-
diac Risk Assessment and Management of Elderly
Men with an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.- Abdom-
inal Aortic Aneurysm.- Endoluminal Treatment of
Infra-renal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.- Ruptured
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.- Thoracoabdominal
Aortic Aneurysm.- Endovascular Management of
Thoracic Aneurysm.- Aortic Dissection.- Popliteal
Artery Aneurysms.- Renal Artery Aneurysm.- Anas-
tomotic aneurysms.- False Aneurysm in the Groin
Following Coronary Angiography.- Acute Thrombo-
sis.- Section II: Acute Ishaemia.- Arterial Embolism.-
Blast Injury to the[..]
Fields of interest
Vascular Surgery; Surgery; Angiology
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Professional book
Available
2011. X, 406 p. 229 illus., 109 in color. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-1-84996-355-8
Philosophy
G. McFee, University of Brighton, UK
Artistic Judgement
A Framework for Philosophical Aesthetics
Artistic Judgement sketches a framework for an
account of art suitable to philosophical aesthetics.
It stresses differences between artworks and other
things; and locates the understanding of artworks
both in a narrative of the history of art and in the
institutional practices of the art world. Hence its dis-
tinctiveness lies in its strong account of the differ-
ence between, on the one hand, the judgement and
appreciation of art and, on the other, the judgement
and appreciation of all the other things in which we
take an aesthetic interest. For only by acknowledg-
ing this contrast can one do justice to the importance
regularly ascribed to art. The contrast is explained by
appealing to an occasion-sensitive account of under-
standing, drawn from Charles Travis directly, but
with Gordon Baker (and Wittgenstein) as also prox-
imate rather than remote. On this basis, it argues,
first, that we need to offer accounts of key topics only
as far as questions might be raised in respect of them
(hence, not[..]
Features
Artistic Judgement sketches a framework for an
account of art suitable to philosophical aesthetics.
It stresses differences between artworks and other
things; and locates the understanding of artworks
both in a narrative of the history of art and in the
institutional practices of the art world. Hence its dis-
tinctiveness lies in its strong account of the differ-
ence between, on the one hand, the judgement and
[..]
Contents
Preface.- Chapter One: The Artistic and The Aes-
thetic: A Distinction Considered. - 1.1 A crucial dis-
tinction.- 1.2 Transfiguration and artistic properties-
1.3 Some corollaries of the distinction.- 1.4 Contrast-
ing views of the aesthetic.- 1.5 The artistic as sensu-
ous?- 1.6The ‘ambiguity’ of artistic properties.- 1.7
An example: the case of Marla.- 1.8 Exploring the
contrast: methodology.- 1.9 Outline of this work.-
1.10 On not defining art.- Chapter Two: Art, Mean-
ing and Occasion-Sensitivity.- 2.1 Meaning mean-
ing.- 2.2 Exceptions (a): dealing with defeasibility.-
2.3 Exceptions (b):[..]
Fields of interest
Aesthetics; Arts
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 195 p. (Philosophical Studies Series, Vol. 115) Hard-
cover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0030-7
springer.com Philosophy 97
P. Girard, University of Auckland, New Zealand; O. Roy, University
of Groningen, The Netherlands; M. Marion, Université du Québec,
Montréal, QC, Canada (Eds.)
Dynamic Formal Epistemology
This volume is a collation of original contributions
from the key actors of a new trend in the contem-
porary theory of knowledge and belief, that we call
“dynamic epistemology”. It brings the works of these
researchers under a single umbrella by highlighting
the coherence of their current themes, and by estab-
lishing connections between topics that, up until
now, have been investigated independently. It also
illustrates how the new analytical toolbox unveils
questions about the theory of knowledge, belief, pref-
erence, action, and rationality, in a number of cen-
tral axes in dynamic epistemology: temporal, social,
probabilistic and even deontic dynamics.
Features
This volume is a collation of original contributions
from the key actors of a new trend in the contem-
porary theory of knowledge and belief, that we call
“dynamic epistemology”. It brings the works of these
researchers under a single umbrella by highlighting
the coherence of their current themes, and by estab-
lishing connections between topics that, up until
now, have been investigated independently. It [..]
Contents
1. Introduction; Patrick Girard, Mathieu Marion and
Olivier Roy.- 2. Logics of rational interaction; Barteld
Kooi and Eric Pacuit.- 3. Dynamic Epistemic Logic
and Temporal Modality; Audrey Yap.- 4. Explor-
ing the power of converse events; Guillaume Aucher
and Andreas Herzig.- 5. Modal Logic for Qualitative
Dynamics; Darko Sarenac.- 6. Knowing one’s limits:
An analysis in Centered Dynamic Epistemic Logic;
Denis Bonnay and Paul Égré.- 7. Simple Evidence
Elimination in Justification Logic; Bryan Renne.- 8.
Belief Update as Social Choice; Johan van Benthem.-
9. Revision with Conditional[..]
Fields of interest
Epistemology; Models and Principles; Game The-
ory / Mathematical Methods; Logic; Philosophy of
Science; Political Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. X, 242 p. (Synthese Library, Vol. 351) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0073-4
W. Dubbink, Tilburg University, The Netherlands; L. van Liedek-
erke, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium; H. van Luijk, Emeritus
Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands (Eds.)
European Business Ethics Casebook
The Morality of Corporate Decision Making
Business cases are at the heart of business ethics as
a discipline. Analysis and reflection on the moral-
ity of business often is triggered by concrete cases.
After four introductory chapters into recent devel-
opments within business ethics and the value of case
analysis, the present volume offers extensive descrip-
tion of eight recent European cases, mainly stem-
ming from The Netherlands and Belgium and all of
them with a clear moral impact. Among them are
the Lernout and Hauspie speech technology disaster,
Heineken struggle with the promotion girls selling
beer in Cambodia, cartels in the Dutch construction
industry, the pharmaceutical industry and the Aids
crisis, and Unilever allegedly making use of child
labour in the cotton industry in India. The book
will be of interest to researchers as well as teachers
of undergraduate and graduate courses in Business
Ethics, Business in Society, Management and Organ-
isation Theory and Strategic Management. It will
also be useful for business practitioners[..]
Features
Business cases are at the heart of business ethics as
a discipline. Analysis and reflection on the morality
of business often is triggered by concrete cases. After
four introductory chapters into recent developments
within business ethics and the value of case analy-
sis, the present volume offers extensive description
of eight recent European cases, mainly stemming [..]
Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Table of Contents.-
Part I: Theory.- Chapter 1 Business Ethics: Cases,
Codes and Institutions; Henk van Luijk.- Chapter
2 Moral Competence; Henk van Luijk and Wim
Dubbink.- Chapter 3 Institutions and The Institu-
tional Turn in Business Ethics; Wim Dubbink.- Part
II: Cases.- Chapter 4 The Pharmaceutical Indus-
try and the Aids Crisis; Marcel Verweij.- Chapter 5
Heineken and Promotion Girls in Cambodia; Rosalie
Feilzer and Frans Paul van der Putten.- Chapter 6
Heineken and Promotion Girls in Cambodia, Part 2;
Frans Paul van der Putten.- Chapter 7 A Disputed[..]
Fields of interest
Ethics; Law and Economics; Philosophy (general);
Interdisciplinary Studies
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVI, 182 p. 10 illus., 5 in color. (Issues in Business Ethics,
Vol. 29) Softcover
30,00 €
ISBN 978-90-481-8965-6
M.J. Selgelid, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT,
Australia; A. McLean, University of Oxford, UK; N. Arinaminpathy,
University of Oxford, UK; J. Savulescu, Oxford Uehiro Centre for
Practical Ethics, UK (Eds.)
Infectious Disease Ethics
Limiting Liberty in Contexts of Contagion
Infectious disease ethics is one of the fastest grow-
ing—and increasingly being recognised as one of
the most important—topics in bioethics and pub-
lic health ethics. Paramount among ethical issues
associated with infectious disease are those that arise
with conflict between the goal to promote individ-
ual liberty, on the one hand, and the goal to pro-
mote other legitimate social goals such as (equality
or) utility in the way of public health, on the other.
Authored by world leading figures in philosophy,
bioethics, law, public health and medicine, the
papers in this volume focus on such conflicts and,
inter alia, illustrate the diversity of ways in which
such conflicts can arise and offer carefully argued,
creative solutions for addressing them. They cover a
broad range of topics including ethical issues associ-
ated with pandemic planning, health workers’ rights
and duties, vaccination policy, coercion and com-
pensation, opt-out HIV testing, public health surveil-
lance, and bioterrorism.
Features
Infectious disease ethics is one of the fastest grow-
ing—and increasingly being recognised as one of
the most important—topics in bioethics and pub-
lic health ethics. Paramount among ethical issues
associated with infectious disease are those that arise
with conflict between the goal to promote individ-
ual liberty, on the one hand, and the goal to promote
other legitimate social goals such as (equality or) [..]
Contents
Preface.- Introduction.- Part I: Pandemic Plan-
ning.- Chapter 1: Moral Principles for Allocating
Scarce Medical Resources in an Influenza Pandemic,
Marcel Verweij.- Chapter 2: Effective use of a Lim-
ited Antiviral Stockpile for Pandemic Influenza,
Nimalan Arinaminpathy, Julian Savulescu and
Angela R. Mclean.- Part II: Health Workers’ Rights
and Duties.- Chapter 3: Rights and Duties of HIV
Infected Health Care Professionals, Lawrence O.
Gostin.- Chapter 4: Do Physicians’ Legal Duties to
Patients Conflict with Public Health Values? The
Case of Antibiotic Overprescription, Carl H.[..]
Fields of interest
Ethics; Medicine (general); Medical Law; Infectious
Diseases; Humanities; Science
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. VIII, 156 p. Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0563-0
98 Physics springer.com
E. De Pellegrin, Vienna, Austria (Ed.)
Interactive Wittgenstein
Essays in Memory of Georg Henrik von Wright
The philosophical thought of Ludwig Wittgenstein
continues to have a profound influence that tran-
scends barriers between philosophical disciplines
and reaches beyond philosophy itself. Less than one
hundred years after their publication, his early mas-
terpiece 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus' and the
posthumously published 'Philosophical Investiga-
tions' have emerged as two classic philosophical
texts, each of which has elicited widely divergent
readings and spawned contesting schools of inter-
pretation. This collection of original essays by lead-
ing experts offers deep insights into the forces that
shaped and influenced Wittgenstein's thought on
a broad variety of topics. It also contains the text -
in both the original German and an English transla-
tion by Juliet Floyd and Burton Dreben - of letters
and cards sent to Wittgenstein by the philosopher
and logician Gottlob Frege, which shed light on their
interaction during the crucial period when Wittgen-
stein completed work on the 'Tractatus'. This[..]
Features
The philosophical thought of Ludwig Wittgenstein
continues to have a profound influence that tran-
scends barriers between philosophical disciplines
and reaches beyond philosophy itself. Less than one
hundred years after their publication, his early mas-
terpiece Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus and the
posthumously published Philosophical Investiga-
tions have emerged as two classic philosophical texts,
each of which [..]
Contents
Editor's Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Prefatory
Note; Juliet Floyd.- Frege-Wittgenstein Corre-
spondence; Juliet Floyd, Burt Dreben.- Interpretive
Themes; Juliet Floyd.- ‘A Surrogate for the Soul’:
Wittgenstein and Schoenberg; Eran Guter.- The
Crash of the Philosophy of the Tractatus: The Tes-
timony of Wittgenstein’s Notebooks in October
1929; Jaakko Hintikka.- Linguistic Regularity; David
Pears.- On a Remark by Jukundus; Joachim Schulte.
Fields of interest
History of Philosophy; History of Science; Philos-
ophy of Mind; Aesthetics; Philosophy of Religion;
Logic
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XI, 208 p. 1 illus. (Synthese Library, Vol. 349) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4020-9908-3
J.E.H. Smith, Concordia University, Montreal QC, Canada; O.
Nachtomy, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel (Eds.)
Machines of Nature and Corporeal
Substances in Leibniz
In recent decades, there has been much scholarly
controversy as to the basic ontological commit-
ments of the philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leib-
niz (1646-1716). The old picture of his thought
as strictly idealistic, or committed to the ultimate
reduction of bodies to the activity of mind, has come
under attack, but Leibniz's precise conceptualiza-
tion of bodies, and the role they play in his system
as a whole, is still the subject of much controversy.
One thing that has become clear is that in order to
understand the nature of body in Leibniz, and the
role body plays in his philosophy, it is crucial to pay
attention to the related concepts of organism and
of corporeal substance, the former being Leibniz's
account of the structure of living bodies (which turn
out, for him, to be the only sort of bodies there are),
and the latter being an inheritance from the Aris-
totelian hylomorphic tradition which Leibniz appro-
priates for his own ends. This volume brings together
papers from many of the leading[..]
Features
In recent decades, there has been much scholarly
controversy as to the basic ontological commit-
ments of the philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leib-
niz (1646-1716). The old picture of his thought
as strictly idealistic, or committed to the ultimate
reduction of bodies to the activity of mind, has come
under attack, but Leibniz's precise conceptualization
of bodies, and the role they play in his system as a
whole, is [..]
Contents
Preface; Dan Garber.- Introduction; Justin E. H.
Smith and Ohad Nachtomy.- 1. Leibniz vs. Stahl
on the Way Machines of Nature Operate; François
Duchesneau.- 2. Leibniz’s Animals: Where Teleol-
ogy Meets Mechanism; Glenn Hartz.- 3. Monads and
Machines; Pauline Phemister.- 4. Leibniz on Arti-
ficial and Natural Machines: or What it Means to
'Remain a Machine to the Least of its Parts'; Ohad
Nachtomy.- 5. The Organic vs. the Living in the
Light of Leibniz’s Aristotelianisms; Enrico Pasini.-
6. The Machine Analogy in Medicine: A Compara-
tive Approach to Leib-niz and His Contemporaries;
Raphaële[..]
Fields of interest
Metaphysics; Ontology; History of Science; History
of Philosophy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XV, 200 p. (The New Synthese Historical Library, Vol. 67)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0040-6
Physics
X.C. Tong, Laird Technologies, Schaumburg, IL, USA
Advanced Materials for Thermal
Management of Electronic
Packaging
The need for advanced thermal management mate-
rials in electronic packaging has been widely rec-
ognized as thermal challenges become barriers to
the electronic industry’s ability to provide contin-
ued improvements in device and system perfor-
mance. With increased performance requirements
for smaller, more capable, and more efficient elec-
tronic power devices, systems ranging from active
electronically scanned radar arrays to web servers
all require components that can dissipate heat effi-
ciently. This requires that the materials have high
capability of dissipating heat and maintaining com-
patibility with the die and electronic packaging. In
response to critical needs, there have been revolu-
tionary advances in thermal management materials
and technologies for active and passive cooling that
promise integrable and cost-effective thermal man-
agement solutions. This book meets the need for a
comprehensive approach to advanced thermal man-
agement in electronic packaging, with coverage of
the fundamentals of heat[..]
Features
The need for advanced thermal management mate-
rials in electronic packaging has been widely rec-
ognized as thermal challenges become barriers to
the electronic industry’s ability to provide contin-
ued improvements in device and system perfor-
mance. With increased performance requirements
for smaller, more capable, and more efficient elec-
tronic power devices, systems ranging from active
electronically scanned radar [..]
Contents
CH. 1. Thermal managing fundamentals and design
guide in electronic packaging.- 1.1 Introduction.-
1.2 Thermal management challenges and common.-
concerns.- 1.3 Fundamentals of heat transfer.- 1.4
Thermal management solutions.- 1.5 Design for
advanced thermal management of electronic pack-
aging.- 1.6 Materials selection for advanced ther-
mal management.- 1.7 Environmental compliance
of thermal managing materials.- CH. 2. Character-
ization methodology of thermal managing mate-
rials.- 2.1 Thermal properties and measurement
techniques.- 2.2 Electrical properties and measure-
ment techniques.- 2.3[..]
Fields of interest
Electronic Circuits and Devices; Optical and Elec-
tronic Materials; Engineering Thermodynamics,
Heat and Mass Transfer; Electronics and Microelec-
tronics, Instrumentation
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
springer.com Physics 99
Available
2011. XXI, 550 p. 116 illus., 50 in color. (Springer Series in
Advanced Microelectronics, Vol. 30) Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7758-8
J. Greensite, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA,
USA
An Introduction to the Confinement
Problem
This book addresses the confinement problem,
which quite generally deals with the behavior of non-
abelian gauge theories, and the force which is medi-
ated by gauge fields, at large distances. The word
“confinement” in the context of hadronic physics
originally referred to the fact that quarks and glu-
ons appear to be trapped inside mesons and baryons,
from which they cannot escape. There are other,
and possibly deeper meanings that can be attached
to the term, and these will be explored in this book.
Although the confinement problem is far from
solved, much is now known about the general fea-
tures of the confining force, and there are a number
of very well motivated theories of confinement which
are under active investigation. This volume gives
a both pedagogical and concise introduction and
overview of the main ideas in this field, their attrac-
tive features, and, as appropriate, their shortcomings.
Features
This book addresses the confinement problem,
which quite generally deals with the behavior of non-
abelian gauge theories, and the force which is medi-
ated by gauge fields, at large distances.The word
“confinement” in the context of hadronic physics
originally referred to the fact that quarks and glu-
ons appear to be trapped inside mesons and baryons,
from which they cannot escape. There are other, and
possibly [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Global Symmetry, Local Symme-
try, and the Lattice.- What is Confinement?- Order
Parameters for Confinement.- Properties of the Con-
fining Force.- Confinement From Center Vortices
I.- Monopoles, Calorons, and Dual Superconductiv-
ity.- Coulomb Confinement.- Ghosts, Gluons, and
Dyson-Schwinger Equations.- Large-N, Planar Dia-
grams, and the Gluon-Chain Model.- The Vacuum
Wavefunctional.- Anti-deSitter Space and Confine-
ment.- Concluding Remarks.- Index.
Fields of interest
Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Mathemati-
cal Methods in Physics; Elementary Particles, Quan-
tum Field Theory; Quantum Field Theories, String
Theory
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XI, 211 p. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Vol. 821) Softcover
44,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14381-6
J. Demaison, Université Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France;
J. Vogt, Universität Ulm, Ulm, Germany; W. Hüttner, Universität
Ulm, Ulm, Germany (Ed.)
Asymmetric Top Molecules, Part 2
Volume II/29 "Molecular Constants Mostly from
Microwave, Molecular Beam, and Sub-Doppler Laser
Spectroscopy" is planned to appear as a series A, B,
C and D1, D2, D3 for the diamagnetic, and E for the
paramagnetic linear and polyatomic species, respec-
tively. Like in the preseding volumes II/24 and II/19,
which have appeared in the years around 1999 and
1992, respectively, the diamagnetic substances are
arranged in the manner suggested by Hill ("Hill's sys-
tem", 1900), meaning an almost strict alphabetical
order. The ionic species are included in the alphabet-
ical arrangement of the neutral ones in each table.
The information is grouped differently in compari-
son with the previous volumes. All relevant proper-
ties of a molecule and the corresponding parameters
can be found concentrated under its sum formula
in volume II/29. this diminishes the need of turn-
ing pages because rotational and related constants,
dipole moments, barriers to internal rotation, hyper-
fine coupling parameters, or Zeeman data were[..]
Features
Volume II/29 "Molecular Constants Mostly from
Microwave, Molecular Beam, and Sub-Doppler Laser
Spectroscopy" is planned to appear as a series A, B,
C and D1, D2, D3 for the diamagnetic, and E for the
paramagnetic linear and polyatomic species, respec-
tively. Like in the preseding volumes II/24 and II/19,
which have appeared in the years around 1999 and
1992, respectively, the diamagnetic substances are [..]
Fields of interest
Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reference work
Available
2011. Approx. 480 p. (Molecules and Radicals, Part 29D2) Hard-
cover
3.490,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-10399-5
100 Physics springer.com
S. Gerecht, Johns Hopkins Physical Sciences Oncology Center,
Baltimore, MD, USA (Ed.)
Biophysical Regulation of Vascular
Differentiation and Assembly
Because of their ability to differentiate and develop
into functional vasculature, stem cells hold tremen-
dous promise for therapeutic applications. However,
the scientific understanding and the ability to engi-
neer these cellular systems is still in its early stages,
and must advance significantly for the therapeutic
potential of stem cells to be realized. Stem cell differ-
entiation and function are exquisitely tuned by their
microenvironment. This book will provide a unique
perspective of how different aspect of the vascula-
ture microenvironment regulates differentiation and
assembly. Recent efforts to exploits modern engi-
neering techniques to study and manipulate various
biophysical cues will be described including: oxygen
tension during adult and embryonic vasculogenesis
(Semenza and Zandstra), extracellular matrix during
tube morphogenesis and angiogenesis (Wirtz, Davis,
Ingber), surface topography and modification (Chen
and Gerecht), shear stress and cyclic strain effect on
vascular assembly and[..]
Features
The ability to grow stem cells in the laboratory and
to guide their maturation to functional cells allows us
to study the underlying mechanisms that govern vas-
culature differentiation and assembly in health and
disease. Accumulating evidence suggests that early
stages of vascular growth are exquisitely tuned by
biophysical cues from the microenvironment, [..]
Contents
Preface.- Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells in Vas-
culogenesis and Angiogenesis.- Extracellular Matrix
and Matrix Metalloproteinase in Vascular Morpho-
genesis.- Scaffolding for Three-Dimensional Embry-
onic Vasculogenesis.- Matrix Viscoelasticity and
Remodeling During 3D Vascular Assembly.- Biome-
chanical Properties of Implanted Scaffolds Affect
Human Blood Vessel Formation From Circulating
Endothelial Colony Forming Cells.- Oxygen Reg-
ulation of Adult Angiogenesis.- Hypoxia During
Embryonic Vascular Development and Differentia-
tion.- Three-Dimensional Regulation During Can-
cerous Angiogenesis.-[..]
Fields of interest
Biophysics and Biological Physics; Biomedical Engi-
neering; Stem Cells
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 232 p. 33 illus., 30 in color. (Biological and Medical
Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7834-9
Th. Dieing, WITec GmbH, Ulm ,Germany; O. Hollricher, WITec
GmbH, Ulm ,Germany; J. Toporski, WITec GmbH, Ulm ,Germany
(Eds.)
Confocal Raman Microscopy
Confocal Raman Microscopy is a relatively new tech-
nique that allows chemical imaging without spe-
cific sample preparation. By integrating a sensitive
Raman spectrometer within a state-of-the-art micro-
scope, Raman microscopy with a spatial resolution
down to 200nm laterally and 500nm vertically can be
achieved using visible light excitation. Recent devel-
opments in detector and computer technology as
well as optimized instrument design have reduced
integration times of Raman spectra by orders of
magnitude, so that complete images consisting of
tens of thousands of Raman spectra can be acquired
in seconds or minutes rather than hours, which used
to be standard just one decade ago. The purpose of
this book is to provide the reader a comprehensive
overview of the rapidly developing field of Confocal
Raman Microscopy and its applications.
Features
Confocal Raman Microscopy is a relatively new tech-
nique that allows chemical imaging without spe-
cific sample preparation. By integrating a sensitive
Raman spectrometer within a state-of-the-art micro-
scope, Raman microscopy with a spatial resolution
down to 200nm laterally and 500nm vertically can be
achieved using visible light excitation. Recent devel-
opments in detector and computer technology as
well as [..]
Contents
Part I: Theory.- Confocal Microscopy.- Introduc-
tion into the Fundamentals of Raman Spectroscopy.-
Raman Equipment.- Software Requirements and
Data Analysis in Confocal Raman Microscopy.-
Part II: Applications.- Identification of Pathogens.-
Imaging of Individual Carbon Nanotubes and Iso-
lated Graphene Sheets.- Raman Microscopy in Geo-
sciences.- Raman Microscopic Imaging of Cells and
Applications Monitoring the Uptake of Drug Deliv-
ery Systems.- Confocal Micro-Raman Spectroscopy:
A Tool for the Allocation of Organic and Inorganic
Components in Calcified Biominerals.- Pharmaceu-
tical[..]
Fields of interest
Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices;
Engineering (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 289 p. 150 illus. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences,
Vol. 158) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-12521-8
H. Schopper, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland (Ed.)
Detectors for Particles and
Radiation
Competent experts provide a summary of the enor-
mous progress achieved in the development of new
detection methods of charged and neutral particles,
and photons. These achievements were initiated by
the advent of new particle colliders, e.g. the LHC at
CERN but also by non-accelerator experiments. The
present 2nd part of the handbook is devoted to the
integration of detectors in large experiments, detec-
tors for special applications, as well as the application
of detectors in other fields like e.g. medicine, biology,
applied physics and industry.
Features
Competent experts provide a summary of the enor-
mous progress achieved in the development of new
detection methods of charged and neutral particles,
and photons. These achievements were initiated by
the advent of new particle colliders, e.g. the LHC at
CERN but also by non-accelerator experiments. The
present 2nd part of the handbook is devoted to the
integration of detectors in large experiments, detec-
tors for [..]
Fields of interest
Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics;
Engineering Design; Applied and Technical Physics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reference work
Available
2011. 350 p. (Elementary Particles, Nuclei and Atoms, Vol. 21B2)
Hardcover
2.590,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14141-6
springer.com Physics 101
M. Lakshmanan, Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapalli,
India; D.V. Senthilkumar, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact
Research, Germany
Dynamics of Nonlinear Time-Delay
Systems
Synchronization of chaotic systems, a patently non-
linear phenomenon, has emerged as a highly active
interdisciplinary research topic at the interface of
physics, biology, applied mathematics and engi-
neering sciences. In this connection, time-delay sys-
tems described by delay differential equations have
developed as particularlysuitable tools for model-
ing specific dynamical systems. Indeed, time-delay
is ubiquitous in many physical systems, for example
due to finiteswitching speeds of amplifiers in elec-
tronic circuits, finite lengths of vehicles in traffic
flows, finite signal propagation times in biological
networks and circuits, and quite generally when-
ever memory effects are relevant.This monograph
presents the basics of chaotic time-delay systems
and their synchronization with an emphasis on the
effects of time-delay feedback which give rise to new
collective dynamics.Special attention is devoted to
scalar chaotic/hyperchaotic time-delaysystems, and
some higher order models, occurring in different[..]
Features
Synchronization of chaotic systems, a patently non-
linear phenomenon, has emerged as a highly active
interdisciplinary research topic at the interface of
physics, biology, applied mathematics and engineer-
ing sciences. In this connection, time-delay systems
described by delay differential equations have devel-
oped as particularly suitable tools for modeling spe-
cific dynamical [..]
Contents
Delay Differential Equations.- Linear Stability and
Bifurcation Analysis.- Bifurcation and Chaos in
Time-delayed Piecewise Linear.- A Few Other Inter-
esting Chaotic Delay Differential Equations.- Impli-
cations of Delay Feebdack: Amplitude Death and
Other Effects.- Recent Developments on Delay Feed-
back/Coupling: Complex.- Complete Synchroniza-
tion in Coupled Time-delay Systems.- Transition
from Anticipatory to Lag Synchronization via Com-
plete.- Intermittency Transition to Generalized Sny-
chronization.- Transition from Phase to Generalized
Synchronization.- DTM Induced Oscillating[..]
Fields of interest
Nonlinear Dynamics; Vibration, Dynamical Systems,
Control; Systems Theory, Control; Appl. Mathemat-
ics / Computational Methods of Engineering; Com-
plex Networks; Circuits and Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVII, 313 p. 8 illus. in color. (Springer Series in Synergetics,
Vol. 0) Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14937-5
P. Aynajian, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research,
Stuttgart, Germany
Electron-Phonon Interaction in
Conventional and Unconventional
Superconductors
The problem of conventional, low-temperature
superconductivity has been regarded as solved since
the seminal work of Bardeen, Cooper, and Schrief-
fer (BCS) more than 50 years ago. However, the the-
ory does not allow accurate predictions of some of
the most fundamental properties of a superconduc-
tor, including the superconducting energy gap on the
Fermi surface. This thesis describes the development
and scientific implementation of a new experimental
method that puts this old problem into an entirely
new light. The nominee has made major contribu-
tions to the development and implementation of a
new experimental method that enhances the reso-
lution of spectroscopic experiments on dispersive
lattice-vibrational excitations (the "glue" responsi-
ble for Cooper pairing of electrons in conventional
superconductors) by more than two orders of magni-
tude. Using this method,he has discovered an unex-
pected relationship between the superconducting
energy gap and the geometry of the Fermi surface in
the normal[..]
Features
The problem of conventional, low-temperature
superconductivity has been regarded as solved since
the seminal work of Bardeen, Cooper, and Schrief-
fer (BCS) more than 50 years ago. However, the the-
ory does not allow accurate predictions of some of
the most fundamental properties of a superconduc-
tor, including the superconducting energy gap on the
Fermi surface. This thesis describes the development
and [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Phonons and their Interactions.-
3. Conventional Superconductivity.- 4. Unconven-
tial Superconductivity.- 5. Neutron Spectroscopy.- 6.
Experimental Aspects.- 7. Results and Discussions.-
8. Conclusion.
Fields of interest
Strongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity; Low
Temperature Physics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 101 p. 76 illus., 13 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14967-2
K. Thoma, Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, Freiburg, Ger-
many (Ed.)
European Perspectives on Security
Research
Europe’s networked societies of today are shaped
by a growing interconnection in almost all areas of
life. The complexity of our infrastructures and the
concurrent accessibility to means of destruction by
terrorist groups and individual perpetrators call for
innovative security solutions. However, such evolv-
ing innovations inevitably raise fundamental ques-
tions of concern in our societies. How do we balance
the imperatives of securing our citizens and infras-
tructures on the one hand, and of protecting of our
sacredly held civil liberties on the other? The topical
network ‘Safety and Security’ of acatech – the Ger-
man Academy of Science and Engineering – invited
experts from the science academies of various Euro-
pean countries to share their perspectives on secu-
rity research and the aspect of safety during a two-
day workshop hosted by the Fraunhofer Institute
for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut in
March 2010. This publication is a compilation of
contributions made during the workshop.
Features
Europe’s networked societies of today are shaped
by a growing interconnection in almost all areas of
life. The complexity of our infrastructures and the
concurrent accessibility to means of destruction by
terrorist groups and individual perpetrators call for
innovative security solutions. However, such evolv-
ing innovations inevitably raise fundamental ques-
tions of concern in our societies. How do we [..]
Fields of interest
Security Science and Technology; Quality Control,
Reliability, Safety and Risk; Science
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. 119 p. 29 illus., 23 in color. (acatech DISKUTIERT, Prelimi-
nary entry 1) Softcover
19,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-18218-1
102 Physics springer.com
V.E. Fortov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
Extreme States of Matter
on Earth and in the Cosmos
With its many beautiful colour pictures, this book
gives fascinating insights into the unusual forms
and behaviour of matter under extremely high pres-
sures and temperatures. These extreme states are
generated, among other things, by strong shock, det-
onation and electric explosion waves, dense laser
beams, electron and ion beams, hypersonic entry of
spacecraft into dense atmospheres of planets, and
in many other situations characterized by extremely
high pressures and temperatures.Written by one of
the world's foremost experts on the topic, this book
will inform and fascinate all scientists dealing with
materials properties and physics, and also serve as an
excellent introduction to plasma-, shock-wave and
high-energy-density physics for students and new-
comers seeking an overview.
Features
With its many beautiful colour pictures, this book
gives fascinating insights into the unusual forms
and behaviour of matter under extremely high pres-
sures and temperatures. These extreme states are
generated, among other things, by strong shock, det-
onation and electric explosion waves, dense laser
beams,electron and ion beams, hypersonic entry of
spacecraft into dense atmospheres of planets, [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Matter under Extreme Condi-
tions: Classification of States.- 3. High Energy Densi-
ties in Laboratories.- 4. High-Power Lasers in High-
Energy Density Physics.- 5. Relativistic Charged Par-
ticle Beams.- 6. Technical Applications of the Physics
of High Energy Densities.- 7. Astrophysical Aspects
of High Energy Densities.- 8. Conclusion.
Fields of interest
Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Atoms and
Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction;
Plasma Physics; Materials Science (general); Laser
Technology and Physics, Photonics; Phase Transi-
tions and Multiphase Systems
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XII, 333 p. 156 illus., 131 in color. (The Frontiers Collection)
Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16463-7
V.E. Tarasov, Moscow State University, Russia
Fractional Dynamics
Applications of Fractional Calculus to Dynamics of Particles,
Fields and Media
"Fractional Dynamics: Applications of Fractional
Calculus to Dynamics of Particles, Fields and Media"
presents applications of fractional calculus, integral
and differential equations of non-integer orders in
describing systems with long-time memory, non-
local spatial and fractal properties. Mathematical
models of fractal media and distributions, general-
ized dynamical systems and discrete maps, non-local
statistical mechanics and kinetics, dynamics of open
quantum systems, the hydrodynamics and electrody-
namics of complex media with non-local properties
and memory are considered. This book is intended
to meet the needs of scientists and graduate students
in physics, mechanics and applied mathematics who
are interested in electrodynamics, statistical and con-
densed matter physics, quantum dynamics, complex
media theories and kinetics, discrete maps and lat-
tice models, and nonlinear dynamics and chaos. Dr.
Vasily E. Tarasov is a Senior Research Associate at
Nuclear Physics Institute of Moscow State[..]
Features
"Fractional Dynamics: Applications of Fractional
Calculus to Dynamics of Particles, Fields and Media"
presents applications of fractional calculus, integral
and differential equations of non-integer orders in
describing systems with long-time memory, non-
local spatial and fractal properties. Mathematical
models of fractal media and distributions, general-
ized dynamical systems and discrete maps, non-local
[..]
Contents
Fractional Models of Fractal Distributions of Parti-
cles.- Fractional Dynamics and Long-Range Interac-
tions.- Fractional Dynamics of Particles and Fields.-
Fractional Temporal Dynamics.- Fractional Quan-
tum Dynamics.
Fields of interest
Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complex-
ity; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational
Physics; Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control;
Optimization; Appl. Mathematics / Computational
Methods of Engineering; Applications of Mathemat-
ics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. 450 p. (Nonlinear Physical Science) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14002-0
J. Sólyom, Research Inst. for Solid State Physics, Budapest, Hun-
gary
Fundamentals of the Physics of
Solids
Volume 3 - Normal, Broken-Symmetry, and Correlated Sys-
tems
This book is the third of a three-volume series
written by the same author. It aims to deliver a
comprehensive and self-contained account of the
fundamentals of the physics of solids. In the presen-
tation of the properties and experimentally observed
phenomena together with the basic concepts and
theoretical methods, it goes far beyond most clas-
sic texts. The essential features of various experi-
mental techniques are also explained. This volume
is devoted mostly to the discussion of the effects of
electron—electron interaction beyond the one-elec-
tron approximation. The density-functional theory
is introduced to account for correlation effects. The
response to external perturbations is discussed in
the framework of linear response theory. Landau’s
Fermi-liquid theory is followed by the theory of Lut-
tinger liquids. The subsequent chapters are devoted
to electronic phases with broken symmetry: to itin-
erant magnetism, to spin- and charge-density waves
and their realizations in quasi-one-dimensional[..]
Features
This book is the third of a three-volume series writ-
ten by the same author that aims to deliver a com-
prehensive and self-contained account of the vast
field of solid-state physics. It goes far beyond most
classic texts in the presentation of the properties of
solids and experimentally observed phenomena,
along with the basic concepts and theoretical meth-
ods used to understand them and the essential fea-
tures [..]
Contents
Electrons-Electron Interaction and Correlations.-
Electronic Response to External Perturbations.-
Cohesive Energy of the Electron System.- Excitations
in the Interacting Electron Gas.- Fermion Liquids.-
Electronic Phases with Broken Symmetry.- Micro-
scopic Theory of superconductivity.- Strongly Cor-
related Systems.- Disordered Systems.- Response
to External Perturbations.- Green Functions of the-
Many-Body Problem.- Field Theory of Luttinger
Liquids.- Renormalization and Scaling in Solid-State
Physics.
Fields of interest
Condensed Matter Physics; Physical Chemistry;
Materials Science (general)
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXV, 747 p. 190 illus. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-04517-2
springer.com Physics 103
A.C.J. Luo, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL, USA; V.
Afraimovich, San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
(Eds.)
Hamiltonian Chaos Beyond the
KAM Theory
Dedicated to George M. Zaslavsky (1935—2008)
“Hamiltonian Chaos Beyond the KAM Theory: Ded-
icated to George M. Zaslavsky (1935—2008)” covers
the recent developments and advances in the theory
and application of Hamiltonian chaos in nonlinear
Hamiltonian systems. The book is dedicated to Dr.
George Zaslavsky, who was one of three founders
of the theory of Hamiltonian chaos. Each chapter in
this book was written by well-established scientists
in the field of nonlinear Hamiltonian systems. The
development presented in this book goes beyond the
KAM theory, and the onset and disappearance of
chaos in the stochastic and resonant layers of non-
linear Hamiltonian systems are predicted analyti-
cally, instead of qualitatively. The book is intended
for researchers in the field of nonlinear dynamics in
mathematics, physics and engineering. Dr. Albert
C.J. Luo is a Professor at Southern Illinois Univer-
sity Edwardsville, USA. Dr. Valentin Afraimovich is
a Professor at San Luis Potosi University, Mexico.
Features
“Hamiltonian Chaos Beyond the KAM Theory: Ded-
icated to George M. Zaslavsky (1935—2008)” covers
the recent developments and advances in the theory
and application of Hamiltonian chaos in nonlinear
Hamiltonian systems. The book is dedicated to Dr.
George Zaslavsky, who was one of three founders
of the theory of Hamiltonian chaos. Each chapter in
this book was written by well-established scientists in
the [..]
Contents
Stochastic and Resonant Layers in Nonlinear Hamil-
tonian Systems.- A New Approach to The Treatment
of Separatrix Chaos and Its Applications.- Hamil-
tonian Chaos and Anomalous Transport in Two
Dimensional Flows.- Hamiltonian Chaos with A
Cold Atom in An Optical Lattice.- Using Stochastic
Webs to Control The Quantum Transport of Elec-
trons in Semiconductor Superlattices.- Chaos in
Ocean Acoustic Waveguide.
Fields of interest
Nonlinear Dynamics; Systems Theory, Control;
Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. 275 p. 110 illus., 10 in color. (Nonlinear Physical Science)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-12717-5
T. Plewa, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA (Ed.)
High Energy Density Laboratory
Astrophysics 2008
The HEDLA-08 conference was a continuation of a
series of biennial conferences first held in Pleasan-
ton, California, in 1996, and focused on progress
made during recent years in designing, conduct-
ing, and analyzing the results of laboratory experi-
ments, theoretical work, and computer simulations
relevant to high-energy density (HED) astrophysics.
The astrophysics aspects of HED experiments are
extremely diverse and include jets, the mechanism
of their generation and interaction with the ambi-
ent medium; stellar evolution with a focus on tur-
bulence, hydrodynamic instabilities, and mixing of
nuclear species; radiative supersonic flows associated
with stellar explosions and jets; radiative processes
in plasma; equation of state and material proper-
ties; and last but not least magnetized and relativistic
plasmas. This volume contains a small but represen-
tative subset of 35 peer-reviewed papers presented at
the HEDLA-08 meeting.
Features
The HEDLA-08 conference was a continuation of a
series of biennial conferences first held in Pleasan-
ton, California, in 1996, and focused on progress
made during recent years in designing, conduct-
ing, and analyzing the results of laboratory experi-
ments, theoretical work, and computer simulations
relevant to high-energy density (HED) astrophysics.
The astrophysics aspects of HED experiments are
extremely [..]
Contents
Introduction to High Energy Density Laboratory
Astrophysics 2008.- Launching mechanisms of astro-
physical jets.- Supersonic plasma jet interaction with
gases and plasmas.- Formation of episodic magnet-
ically driven radiatively cooled plasma jets in the
laboratory.- Experimental results to study astro-
physical plasma jets using Intense Lasers.- A jet pro-
duction experiment using the high-repetition rate
Astra laser.- Colliding plasma experiments to study
astrophysical-jet relevant physics.- Spiral mode of
standing accretion shock instability in core-collapse
supernovae.- Image processing of[..]
Fields of interest
Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Fluid- and Aero-
dynamics; Plasma Physics; Atoms and Molecules in
Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2010. VI, 214 p. Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9998-3
A. Mutig, Technical University of Berlin, Germany
High Speed VCSELs for Optical
Interconnects
The transmission speed of data communication sys-
tems is forecast to increase exponentially over the
next decade. Development of both Si-based high-
speed drivers as well as III-V-semiconductor-based
high-speed vertical cavity surface emitting lasers
(VCSELs) are prerequisites for future ultrahigh
data-rate systems. This thesis presents: - a survey
of the present state of the art of VCSELs - a sys-
tematic investigation of the various effects limiting
present VCSELs - a catalogue of solutions to over-
come present limits - detailed progress in modelling,
fabricating and testing the currently most advanced
VCSELs at the two commercially most important
wavelengths.
Features
The transmission speed of data communication sys-
tems is forecast to increase exponentially over the
next decade. Development of both Si-based high-
speed drivers as well as III-V-semiconductor-based
high-speed vertical cavity surface emitting lasers
(VCSELs) are prerequisites for future ultrahigh data-
rate systems. This thesis presents: - a survey of the
present state of the art of VCSELs - a systematic [..]
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Physical Processes in Lasers and
VCSEL Design.- 3. VCSEL Growth and Fabrica-
tion.- 4. High Temperature Stable 980 nm VCSEL
Results.- 5. High Speed 850 nm VCSEL Results.- 6.
Conclusions and Outlook.- Appendix A: Measure-
ment Setup.
Fields of interest
Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics;
Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Semicon-
ductors; Input/Output and Data Communications
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 169 p. 121 illus., 20 in color. (Springer Theses) Hard-
cover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16569-6
104 Physics springer.com
C. Lacroix, CNRS, Grenoble, France; P. Mendels, Université Paris
11, Orsay, France; F. Mila (Eds.)
Introduction to Frustrated
Magnetism
Materials, Experiments, Theory
The field of highly frustrated magnetism has devel-
oped considerably and expanded over the last 15
years. Issuing from canonical geometric frustration
of interactions, it now extends over other aspects
with many degrees of freedom such as magneto-elas-
tic couplings, orbital degrees of freedom, dilution
effects, and electron doping. Its is thus shown here
that the concept of frustration impacts on many
other fields in physics than magnetism. This book
represents a state-of-the-art review aimed at a broad
audience with tutorial chapters and more topical
ones, encompassing solid-state chemistry, experi-
mental and theoretical physics.
Features
The field of Highly Frustrated Magnetism has devel-
oped and expanded considerably over the last 15
years. Originating with canonical geometric frustra-
tion of interactions, it today extends over other phe-
nomena with many degrees of freedom, including
magneto-elastic couplings, orbital degrees of free-
dom, dilution effects, and electron doping. It is also
demonstrated that the concept of frustration impacts
[..]
Contents
First Part: Basic concepts in frustrated magnetism.-
Thermal and Quantum Fluctuations in Frustrated
Magnets.- Quantum Spin Liquids.- Second Part:
Probing frustrated magnets.- Thermodynamic
Measurements.- Neutron scattering.- Resonance
experiments (ESR, NMR, µ-SR).- Light experi-
ments.- Third Part: Frustrated systems.- Synthesis
and crystal growth of frustrated magnets.- Spinels.-
Pyrochlores.- Kagome.- Fourth part: Specific effects
in frustrated magnets.- Magnetization plateaux.-
Lattice instabilities.- Spin ice.- Fifth part: Advanced
Theorical Methods in Frustrated Magnetism.- Large
N[..]
Fields of interest
Magnetism, Magnetic Materials; Structural Materi-
als; Engineering (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXVI, 500 p. 160 illus. (Springer Series in Solid-State Sci-
ences, Vol. 164) Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-10588-3
J. Kossut, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (Ed.)
Introduction to the Physics of
Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors
The book deals with diluted magnetic semiconduc-
tors, a class of materials important to the emerging
field of spintronics. In these materials semicon-
ducting properties, both transport and optical, are
influenced by the presence of magnetic ions. It con-
centrates on basic physical mechanisms (e.g. car-
rier-ion and ion-ion interactions) and resulting
phenomena (e.g. magnetic polaron formation and-
spin relaxation). Introduction to the Physics of
Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors is addressed to
graduate-level and doctoral students and young
researchers entering the field. The authors have
been actively involved in the creation of this branch
of semiconductor physics.
Features
The book deals with diluted mag-
semiconductors, a class of mate-
als important to the emerging field of
spintronics. In these mate-
als semiconducting properties, both transport
and optical, are influenced by the
presence of magnetic ions. It con-
trates on basic physical
mechanisms (e.g. car-
Contents
Introduction.- Rudimentaries.- Large Gap DMS.-
Magnetic Ion Wavefunctions and Interactions.-
Dimensionality-Dependent Ion-Carrier Interac-
tion.- Relaxation, Energy Transfer in Spin Systems,
Transfer of Excitation from Mn to Band States and
Vice Versa.- Spectroscopy of Spin-Polarized 2D Car-
rier Gas.- Interlayer Interactions.- Spin Superlat-
tices, Spin Tracing.- Semimagnetic Quantum Dots.-
Quantum Hall Ferromagnetism in DMS.
Fields of interest
Condensed Matter Physics; Optical and Electronic
Materials; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials; Engi-
neering (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2010. XX, 350 p. 240 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Science,
Vol. 144) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15855-1
Th. Sokollik, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley,
CA, USA
Investigations of Field Dynamics in
Laser Plasmas with Proton Imaging
Laser-driven proton beams are still in their infancy
but already have some outstanding attributes com-
pared to those produced in conventional accelera-
tors. One such attribute is the typically low beam
emittance. This allows excellent resolution in imag-
ing applications like proton radiography. This the-
sis describes a novel imaging technique - the proton
streak camera - that the author developed and first
used to measure both the spatial and temporal evo-
lution of ultra-strong electrical fields in laser-driven
plasmas. Such investigations are of paramount
importance for the understanding of laser-plasma
interactions and, thus, for optimization of laser-
driven particle acceleration. In particular, the present
work investigated micrometer-sized spherical tar-
gets after laser irradiation. The confined geometry of
plasmas and fields was found to influence the kinetic
energy and spatial distribution of accelerated ions.
This could be shown both in experimental radiogra-
phy images and and in numerical[..]
Features
Laser driven proton beams are still in their infancy
but already have some outstanding attributes com-
pared to those from conventional accelerators. One
such attribute is the typically low beam emittance.
This allows excellent resolution in imaging appli-
cations like proton radiography. In the thesis by
Thomas Sokollik a novel imaging technique - the
proton streak camera - was developed and first used
to measure [..]
Contents
Introduction. Basics. Ultra Short and Intense Laser
Pulses.- Plasma Physics.- IonAcceleration.- Laser
System.- Proton Beam Characterization. Proton
and Ion Spectra.-Beam Emittance.- Virtual Source
Dynamics.- Proton Imaging. Principle of Proton
Imaging.- Imaging Plasmas of Irradiated Foils.-
Mass-Limited Targets.- Streak Deflectometry.- Sum-
mary and Outlook. Apendix A - Zernike Polynomi-
als.- Appendix B – Gated MCO’s.- Bibliography.-
Index.- Acknowledgements.
Fields of interest
Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics;
Plasma Physics; Atoms and Molecules in Strong
Fields, Laser Matter Interaction
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 123 p. 71 illus., 20 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15039-5
springer.com Physics 105
A.C.J. Luo, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, USA; V.
Afraimovich, San Luis Potosi University, Mexico (Eds.)
Long-range Interactions,
Stochasticity and Fractional
Dynamics
Dedicated to George M. Zaslavsky (1935—2008)
In memory of Dr. George Zaslavsky, "Long-range
Interactions, Stochasticity and Fractional Dynam-
ics" covers the recent developments of long-range
interaction, fractional dynamics, brain dynamics
and stochastic theory of turbulence, each chapter
was written by established scientists in the field.
The book is dedicated to Dr. George Zaslavsky, who
was one of three founders of the theory of Hamilto-
nian chaos. The book discusses self-similarity and
stochasticity and fractionality for discrete and con-
tinuous dynamical systems, as well as long-range
interactions and diluted networks. A comprehen-
sive theory for brain dynamics is also presented. In
addition, the complexity and stochasticity for soli-
ton chains and turbulence are addressed. The book
is intended for researchers in the field of nonlinear
dynamics in mathematics, physics and engineer-
ing. Dr. Albert C.J. Luo is a Professor at Southern
Illinois University Edwardsville, USA. Dr. Valentin
Afraimovich is a Professor at San Luis Potosi Univer-
sity, Mexico.
Features
In memory of Dr. George Zaslavsky, "Long-range
Interactions, Stochasticity and Fractional Dynam-
ics" covers the recent developments of long-range
interaction, fractional dynamics, brain dynamics
and stochastic theory of turbulence, each chapter
was written by established scientists in the field. The
book is dedicated to Dr. George Zaslavsky, who was
one of three founders of the theory of Hamiltonian
chaos. The [..]
Contents
Fractional Zaslavsky and Hénon Discrete Maps.-
Self-Similarity, Stochasticity and Fractionality.-
Long-Range Interactions and Diluted Networks.-
Metastability and Transients in Brain Dynamics:
Problems and Rigorous Results.- Dynamics of Soli-
ton Chains: From Simple to Complex and Chaotic
Motions.- What Is Control of Turbulence in Crossed
Fields? - Don't Even Think of Eliminating All Vor-
texes!
Fields of interest
Nonlinear Dynamics; Systems Theory, Control;
Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. 275 p. 110 illus., 10 in color. (Nonlinear Physical Science)
Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-12342-9
L. Blanchet, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Insti-
tut d'Astrophysique de Paris, (GReCO), Paris, France; A. Spallicci,
Observatoire de Sciences de l' Univers, Orléans, France; B. Whit-
ing, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA (Eds.)
Mass and Motion in General
Relativity
From the infinitesimal scale of particle physics to the
cosmic scale of the universe, research is concerned
with the nature of mass. While there have been spec-
tacular advances in physics during the past century,
mass still remains a mysterious entity at the fore-
front of current research. Our current perspective
on gravitation has arisen over millennia, through the
contemplation of falling apples, lift thought experi-
ments and notions of stars spiraling into black holes.
In this volume, the world’s leading scientists offer
a multifaceted approach to mass by giving a con-
cise and introductory presentation based on insights
from their respective fields of research on gravity.
The main theme is mass and its motion within gen-
eral relativity and other theories of gravity, particu-
larly for compact bodies. Within this framework, all
articles are tied together coherently, covering post-
Newtonian and related methods as well as the self-
force approach to the analysis of motion in curved
space-time, closing with[..]
Features
From the infinitesimal scale of particle physics to the
cosmic scale of the universe, research is concerned
with the nature of mass. While there have been spec-
tacular advances in physics during the past century,
mass still remains a mysterious entity at the forefront
of current research. Our current perspective on grav-
itation has arisen [..]
Contents
Preface by editors. 1 The Higgs mechanism and the
origin of mass (A. Djouadi). 2 Testing basic laws of
gravitation (C. Lämmerzahl). 3 Mass metrology and
the International System of units (R.S. Davis). 4 Mass
and angular momentum in general relativity (J.L.
Jaramillo and E. Gourgoulhon). 5 Post-Newtonian
theory and the two-body problem (L. Blanchet) 6
Post-Newtonian methods (G. Schäfer). 7 Effective
one body description of the Tow-Body problem (T.
Damour and A. Nagar). 8 Introduction to the self-
force (R.M. Wald). 9 Derivation of Gravitational
Self-Force (S.E. Gralla and R.M. Wald). 10[..]
Fields of interest
Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity The-
ory; Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Mechanics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XVIII, 600 p. (Fundamental Theories of Physics, Vol. 162)
Hardcover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-3014-6
M. Ohya, Tokyo University of Science, Noda, Japan; I. Volovich,
Steklov Mathematical Institute, Moscow, Russia
Mathematical Foundations
of Quantum Information and
Computation and Its Applications
to Nano- and Bio-systems
This monograph provides a mathematical founda-
tion to the theory of quantum information and
computation, with applications to various open sys-
tems including nano and bio systems.It includes
introductory material on algorithm, functional anal-
ysis, probability theory, information theory, quan-
tum mechanics and quantum field theory. Apart
from standard material on quantum information like
quantum algorithm and teleportation, the authors
discuss findings on the theory of entropy in C*-
dynamical systems, space-time dependence of quan-
tum entangled states, entangling operators, adaptive
dynamics, relativistic quantum information, and a
new paradigm for quantum computation beyond the
usual quantum Turing machine. Also, some impor-
tant applications of information theory to genetics
and life sciences, as well as recent experimental and
theoretical discoveries in quantum photosynthesis
are described.
Features
This monograph provides a mathematical founda-
tion to the theory of quantum information and
computation, with applications to various open sys-
tems including nano and bio systems.It includes
introductory material on algorithm, functional anal-
ysis, probability theory, information theory, quan-
tum mechanics and quantum [..]
Contents
1 Introduction.- 2 Algorithms and Computation.-
3 Basics of Classical Probability.- 4 Basics of Infi-
nite Dimensional Analysis.- 5 Basics of Quantum
Mechanics.- 6 Fundamentals of Classical Informa-
tion Theory.- 7 Fundamentals of Quantum Infor-
mation.- 8 Locality and Entanglement.- 9 Quantum
Capacity and Coding.- 10 Information Dynamics
and Adaptive Dynamics.- 11 Mathematical Mod-
els of Quantum Computer.- 12 Quantum Algo-
rithms I.- 13 Quantum Algorithms II.- 14 Quantum
Algorithms III.- 15 Quantum Error Correction.-
16 Quantum Field Theory.- Locality and Entangle-
ment.- 17 Quantum Cryptography.-[..]
Fields of interest
Quantum Physics; Bioinformatics; Applications of
Mathematics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIX, 759 p. 20 illus. (Theoretical and Mathematical Physics,
Vol. 0) Hardcover
129,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0170-0
106 Physics springer.com
M. Kolle, Harvard University, Cambridge, U.S.A.
Photonic Structures Inspired by
Nature
Unlike most natural colours that are based on pig-
ment absorption, the striking iridescent and intense
colouration of many butterflies, birds or beetles
stems from the interaction of light with periodic sub-
micrometer surface or volume patterns, so called
“photonic structures”. These “structural colours” are
increasingly well understood, but they are difficult
to create artificially and exploit technologically. In
this thesis the field of natural structural colours and
biomimetic photonic structures is covered in a wide
scope, ranging from plant photonics to theoretical
optics. It demonstrates diffractive elements on the
petal surfaces of many flowering plant species; these
form the basis for the study of the role of structural
colours in pollinator attraction. Self-assembly tech-
niques, combined with scale able nanofabrication
methods, were used to create complex artificial pho-
tonic structures inspired by those found in nature. In
particular, the colour effect of a Papilio butterfly was
mimicked and,[..]
Features
Unlike most natural colours that are based on pig-
ment absorption, the striking iridescent and intense
colouration of many butterflies, birds or beetles
stems from the interaction of light with periodic sub-
micrometer surface or volume patterns, so called
“photonic structures”. These “structural colours” are
increasingly well understood, but they are difficult to
create artificially and exploit [..]
Contents
1. Theoretical Aspects of Photonic Structures.- 2.
Structure Colours in Nature.- 3. Materials and Tech-
niques.- 4. Static and Tuneable One-Dimensional
Photonic Structures.- 5. Microfabrication of Pho-
tonic Structures with Higher Dimensionality.- 6.
Mimicry of Papilio blumei's Colourful Wing Scale
Structure.- 7. Conclusions and Future Work.- 8.
Acknowledgements.- 9. Related Publication.
Fields of interest
Nanoscale Science and Technology; Classical Elec-
trodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Optical and Elec-
tronic Materials; Biophysics and Biological Physics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 141 p. 92 illus., 25 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15168-2
H. Schopper, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland; C. Fabjan, Austrian
Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria (Eds.)
Principles and Methods
Subvolume B: Detectors for Particles and Radiation - Volume
21: Elementary Particles - Group I: Elementary Particles, Nuclei
and Atoms - Landolt-Börnstein New Series
Competent experts provide a summary of the enor-
mous progress achieved in the development of new
detection methods of charged and neutral particles,
and photons. These achievements were initiated by
the advent of new particle colliders, e.g., the LHC
at CERN, but also by non-accelerator experiments.
Part 1 of Subvolume B reviews the interaction of par-
ticle radiation with matter, and describes particle
detectors, like, e.g., scintillation, gaseous, solid state,
time-of-flight, Cerenkov, transition radiation, and
neutrino detectors. Calorimetry and nuclear emul-
sions are considered as well. Finally, signal process-
ing for particle detectors, data treatment and analysis
methods (including detector simulation, high-level
data selection, pattern recognition, distributed com-
puting, and statistical issues) are addressed.
Features
Competent experts provide a summary of the enor-
mous progress achieved in the development of new
detection methods of charged and neutral particles,
and photons. These achievements were initiated by
the advent of new particle colliders, e.g., the LHC
at CERN, but also by non-accelerator experiments.
Part 1 of Subvolume B reviews the interaction of par-
ticle radiation with matter, and describes particle [..]
Fields of interest
Physics (general)
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Reference work
Available
2011. Approx. 450 p. (Elementary Particles, Nuclei and Atoms,
Subvolume 21B1) Hardcover
3.690,00 €
ISBN 978-3-642-03605-7
A. Glindemann, ESO, Garching, Germany
Principles of Stellar Interferometry
Over the last decade, stellar interferometry has
developed from a specialist tool to a mainstream
observing technique, attracting scientists whose
research benefits from milliarcsecond angular reso-
lution. Stellar interferometry has become part of the
astronomer’s toolbox, complementing single-tele-
scope observations by providing unique capabili-
ties that will advance astronomical research. This
carefully written book is intended to provide a solid
understanding of the principles of stellar interferom-
etry to students starting an astronomical research
project in this field or to develop instruments and
to astronomers using interferometry but who are
not interferometrists per se. Illustrated by excellent
drawings and calculated graphs the imaging process
in stellar interferometers is explained starting from
first principles on light propagation and diffraction,
wave propagation through turbulence is described in
detail using Kolmogorov statistics, the impact of tur-
bulence on the imaging process is[..]
Features
Over the last decade, stellar interferometry has
developed from a specialist tool to a mainstream
observing technique, attracting scientists whose
research benefits from milliarcsecond angular reso-
lution. Stellar interferometry has become part of the
astronomer’s toolbox, complementing single-tele-
scope observations by providing unique capabilities
that will advance astronomical research. This [..]
Contents
1 Propagation of Light.- 2 Imaging Process – Prop-
agation through Optical Systems.- 3 Atmospheric
Turbulence.- 4 Instrumental Techniques.- 5 Observ-
ing through Atmospheric Turbulence.- 6 Modern
Interferometers.- A Appendix.- References.- Index.
Fields of interest
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Applied
Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Classical
Electrodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Numerical and
Computational Physics
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVII, 342 p. 100 illus., 21 in color. (Astronomy and Astro-
physics Library) Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15027-2
springer.com Physics 107
H.P. Shuch, The SETI League, Inc., Little Ferry, NJ, USA
Searching for Extraterrestrial
Intelligence
SETI Past, Present, and Future
This book is a collection of essays written by the
very scientists and engineers who have led, and con-
tinue to lead, the scientific quest known as SETI,
the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Divided
into three parts, the first section, ‘The Spirit of SETI
Past’, written by the surviving pioneers of this then
emerging discipline, reviews the major projects
undertaken during the first 50 years of SETI science
and the results of that research. In the second sec-
tion, ‘The Spirit of SETI Present’, the present-day
science and technology is discussed in detail, provid-
ing the technical background to contemporary SETI
instruments, experiments, and analytical techniques,
including the processing of the received signals to
extract potential alien communications. In the third
and final section, ‘The Spirit of SETI Future’, the
book looks ahead to the possible directions that SETI
will take in the next 50 years, addressing such impor-
tant topics as interstellar message construction, the
risks and[..]
Features
This book is a collection of essays written by the very
scientists and engineers who have led, and continue
to lead, the scientific quest known as SETI, the search
for extraterrestrial intelligence. Divided into three
parts, the first section, ‘The Spirit of SETI Past’, writ-
ten by the surviving pioneers of this then emerging
discipline, reviews the major projects undertaken
during the first 50 years of SETI [..]
Contents
Dedication.- Foreword: Looking Back.- Preface.-
Part I: The Spirit of SETI Past.- 1 A half-century of
SETI science.- 2 Project Ozma: The birth of observa-
tional SETI.- 3 Project Cyclops: The greatest radio
telescope never built.- 4 “Wow!”, A tantalizing can-
didate.- 5 SETI: The NASA years.- 6 From HRMS to
Phoenix: Up from the ashes.- 7 Seeking SERENDIP:
The Berkeley SETI Program.- 8 Millions and billions
of channels.- Part II: The Spirit of SETI Present.-
9 ATA: A cyclops for the 21st century.- 10 Optical
SETI: Moving toward the light.- 11 Distributed pro-
cessing of SETI data.- 12 Project[..]
Fields of interest
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Astrobi-
ology; Signal, Image and Speech Processing
Target groups
Popular/general
Type of publication
Popular science
Available
2011. XXI, 320 p. 10 illus. (The Frontiers Collection) Hardcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-13195-0
M. Aschwanden, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center,
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Self-Organized Criticality in
Astrophysics
The Statistics of Nonlinear Processes in the Universe
Markus Aschwanden introduces the concept of self-
organized criticality (SOC) and shows that due to
its universality and ubiquity it is a law of nature for
which he derives the theoretical framework and spe-
cific physical models in this book. He begins by pro-
viding an overview of the many diverse phenomena
in nature which may be attributed to SOC behaviour.
The author then introduces the classic lattice-based
SOC models that may be explored using numerical
computer simulations. These simulations require
an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of mathe-
matical techniques which the author introduces and
describes in subsequent chapters. These include the
statistics of random processes, time series analysis,
time scale distributions, and waiting time distribu-
tions. Such mathematical techniques are needed to
model and understand the power-law-like occur-
rence frequency distributions of SOC phenomena.
Finally, the author discusses fractal geometry and
scaling laws before looking at a range of physical
SOC[..]
Features
The concept of ‘self-organized criticality’ (SOC)
has been applied to a variety of problems, ranging
from population growth and traffic jams to earth-
quakes, landslides and forest fires. The technique is
now being applied to a wide range of phenomena
in astrophysics, such as planetary magnetospheres,
solar flares, cataclysmic variable stars, accretion
disks, black holes and gamma-ray bursts, and also to
[..]
Contents
1 Self-Organized Criticality in the Universe.- 2
Numerical SOC Models.- 3 Statistics of Random
Processes.- 4 Time Series Analysis.- 5 Time Scale
Distributions.- 6 Waiting Time Distributions.- 7
Occurrence Frequency Distributions.- 8 Fractal
Geometry.- 9 Scaling Laws.- 10 Physical SOC Mod-
els in Astrophysics.
Fields of interest
Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Statistical
Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Geo-
physics / Geodesy; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space
Sciences; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Com-
puter Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIV, 420 p. 266 illus., 16 in color. (Astronomy and Planetary
Sciences, Preliminary entry) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15000-5
J. Patterson, Rapid City, SD, USA; B. Bailey, Cape Canaveral, FL,
USA
Solid-State Physics
Introduction to the Theory
Learning Solid State Physics involves a certain degree
of maturity, since it involves tying together diverse
concepts from many areas of physics. The objective
is to understand, in a basic way, how solid materi-
als behave. To do this one needs both a good phys-
ical and mathematical background. One definition
of Solid State Physics is it is the study of the physi-
cal (e.g. the electrical, dielectric, magnetic, elastic,
and thermal) properties of solids in terms of basic
physical laws. In one sense, Solid State Physics is
more like chemistry than some other branches of
physics because it focuses on common properties of
large classes of materials. It is typical that Solid State
Physics emphasizes how physics properties link to
electronic structure. We have retained the term Solid
Modern solid state physics came of age in the late
thirties and forties and is now is part of condensed
matter physics which includes liquids, soft materi-
als, and non-crystalline solids. This solid state/con-
densed matter physics[..]
Features
Learning Solid State Physics involves a certain degree
of maturity, since it involves tying together diverse
concepts from many areas of physics. The objective
is to understand, in a basic way, how solid materi-
als behave. To do this one needs both a good phys-
ical and mathematical background. One definition
of Solid State Physics is it is the study of the physical
(e.g. the electrical, dielectric, magnetic, [..]
Contents
Main Book: Crystal Binding and Structure.- Lat-
tice Vibrations and Thermal Properties.- Electrons
in Periodic Potentials.- The Interaction of Elec-
trons and Lattice Vibrations.- Metals, Alloys, and
the Fermi Surface.- Semiconductors.- Magnetism,
Magnons, and Magnetic Resonance.- Superconduc-
tivity.- Dielectrics and Ferroelectrics.- Optical Prop-
erties of Solids.- Defects in Solids.- Current Topics
in Solid Condensed Matter Physics.-Solution Man-
ual: Introduction.- Brief Summary of Solid-State
Physics.- Folk Theorems.- Handy Constants and
Conversions.- Handy Mathematical Results.- Chap-
ter 1 -[..]
Fields of interest
Condensed Matter Physics; Solid State Physics; Spec-
troscopy and Microscopy; Electronics and Micro-
electronics, Instrumentation; Optical and Electronic
Materials
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook
Available
2010. XXII, 827 p. 200 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-02588-4
108 Physics springer.com
G.S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow,
Russia
Stellar Physics
2: Stellar Evolution and Stability
"Stellar Physics" is a an outstanding book in the
growing body of literature on star formation and
evolution. Not only does the author, a leading expert
in the field, very thoroughly present the current
state of knowledge on stellar physics, but he han-
dles with equal care the many problems that this
field of research still faces. A bibliography with well
over 1000 entries makes this book an unparalleled
reference source."Stellar Evolution and Stability" is
the second of two volumes and can be read, as can
the first volume "Fundamental Concepts and Stellar
Equilibrium," as a largely independent work. It traces
in great detail the evolution of protostars towards
the main sequence and beyond this to the last stage
of stellar evolution, with the corresponding vast
range from white dwarfs to supernovae explosions,
gamma-ray bursts and black hole formation. The
book concludes with special chapters on the dynam-
ical, thermal and pulsing stability of stars. This sec-
ond edition is carefully updated in the[..]
Features
"Stellar Physics" is a an outstanding book in the
growing body of literature on star formation and
evolution. Not only does the author, a leading expert
in the field, very thoroughly present the current
state of knowledge on stellar physics, but he handles
with equal care the many problems that this field
of research still faces. A bibliography with well over
1000 entries makes this book an unparalleled [..]
Contents
Star Formation.- Pre-main Sequence Evolution.-
Nuclear Evolution of Stars.- Collapse and Super-
novae.- Final Stages of Stellar Evolution.- Dynamic
Stability.- Thermal Stability.- Stellar Pulsations and
Stability.- References. - List of Symbols and Abbrevi-
ations. - Some Important Constants. - Subject Index.
Fields of interest
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXI, 491 p. 4 illus. in color. (Astronomy and Astrophysics
Library, Vol.) Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14733-3
G. Hulot, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, France; A.
Balogh, International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland;
U.R. Christensen, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research,
Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany; C. Constable, Institute of Geo-
physics and Planetary Physics, La Jolla, CA, USA; M. Mandea,
Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France; N. Olsen, Copenhagen Uni-
versity, Copenhagen, Denmark (Eds.)
Terrestrial Magnetism
The articles in this volume provide a detailed review
of all aspects of the main magnetic field of the Earth
produced within the Earth’s core: its past history,
its long and short term changes, the way it is gener-
ated. The book contains the combined knowledge
of geomagnetism coming from paleomagnetic and
archeomagnetic data, centuries of terrestrial obser-
vations and from the past few decades of intensive
space observations. There is considerable emphasis
on the phenomenology and the physical processes
of the evolution of the geomagnetic field on differ-
ent timescales. The book reports fully on our under-
standing of the present state of the magnetic field
and its expected evolution in the future.
Features
The articles in this volume provide a detailed review
of all aspects of the main magnetic field of the Earth
produced within the Earth’s core: its past history, its
long and short term changes, the way it is generated.
The book contains the combined knowledge of geo-
magnetism coming from paleomagnetic and archeo-
magnetic data, centuries of terrestrial observations
and from the past few decades of intensive [..]
Contents
The Earth’s magnetic field in the space age.- Intro-
duction to terrestrial magnetism.- Terrestrial mag-
netism: historical perspectives and future prospects.-
Geomagnetic observations for main field studies:
from ground to space.- Measuring the Earth’s mag-
netic field from space: Concepts of past, present and
future missions.- The magnetic field of the Earth's
lithosphere.- Geomagnetic core field secular varia-
tion models.- Geomagnetic jerks: Rapid core field
variations and core dynamics.- Short timescale core
dynamics: theory and observations.- Millennial vari-
ations of the geomagnetic[..]
Fields of interest
Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Magnetism,
Magnetic Materials
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. IV, 412 p. 150 illus., 100 in color. (Space Sciences Series of
ISSI, Vol. 36) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7954-4
C. Race, Imperial College, London, UK
The Modelling of Radiation Damage
in Metals Using Ehrenfest Dynamics
Atomistic simulations of metals under irradiation
are indispensable for understanding damage pro-
cesses at time- and length-scales beyond the reach
of experiment. Previously, such simulations have
largely ignored the effect of electronic excitations on
the atomic dynamics, even though energy exchange
between atoms and electrons can have significant
effects on the extent and nature of radiation damage.
This thesis presents the results of time-dependent
tight-binding simulations of radiation damage, in
which the evolution of a coupled system of energetic
classical ions and quantum mechanical electrons is
correctly described. The effects of electronic excita-
tions in collision cascades and ion channeling are
explored and a new model is presented, which makes
possible the accurate reproduction of non-adiabatic
electronic forces in large-scale classical molecular
dynamics simulations of metals.
Features
Atomistic simulations of metals under irradiation
are indispensable for understanding damage pro-
cesses at time- and length-scales beyond the reach
of experiment. Previously, such simulations have
largely ignored the effect of electronic excitations on
the atomic dynamics, even though energy exchange
between atoms and electrons can have significant
effects on the extent and nature of radiation damage.
This [..]
Contents
Introduction.- A Radiation Damage Cascade.- Elec-
tronic Excitations in Radiation Damage – a Review.-
Theoretical Background.- Simulating Radiation
Damage in Metals. A Framework for Simulating
Radiation Damage in Metals.- The Single Oscillat-
ing Ion.- Semi-calssical Simulations of Collision
Cascades.- The Nature of the Electronic Excita-
tions.- The Electronic Forces.- Channelling Ions.-
The Electronic Drag Force.-Concluding Remarks.-
A. Selected Proofs.- B. Petrubation Theory.- C. The
coupling Matrix for a Single Oscillating Ion.- D.
Some Features of the Electronic Excitation Spec-
trum.- E.[..]
Fields of interest
Solid State Physics; Theoretical, Mathematical and
Computational Physics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVI, 350 p. 136 illus., 122 in color. (Springer Theses) Hard-
cover
139,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15438-6
springer.com Popular Science 109
J. Wilkinson, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
The Moon in Close-up
A Next Generation Astronomer's Guide
Information collected by recent space probes sent to
explore the Moon by the USA, the European Space
Agency, Japan, China and India has changed our
knowledge and understanding of the Moon, partic-
ularly its geology, since the Apollo missions. This
book presents those findings in a way that will be
welcomed by amateur astronomers, students, educa-
tors and anyone interested in the Moon. Enhanced
by many colour photos, it combines newly acquired
scientific understanding with detailed descriptions
and labelled photographic maps of the lunar sur-
face. Guided by observation methods explained in
the book and 17 Study Areas presented and carefully
explained in the last chapter, amateur astronomers
can observe these features from Earth using tele-
scopes and binoculars. Readers who consult the pho-
tographic maps will gain a better understanding
about the Moon’s topography and geology. The book
is rounded out by a helpful glossary.
Features
Information collected by recent space probes sent to
explore the Moon by the USA, the European Space
Agency, Japan, China and India has changed our
knowledge and understanding of the Moon, partic-
ularly its geology, since the Apollo missions. This
book presents those findings in a way that will be
welcomed by amateur astronomers, students, educa-
tors and anyone interested in the Moon. Enhanced
by many colour [..]
Contents
Introducing the Moon.- Probing the Moon.- Geolog-
ical history of the Moon.- Occultations and eclipses.-
Observing the Moon.- Studying the Moon: Study
Area 1 – Mare Crisium.- Study Area 2 – South east
limb.- Study Area 3 – North east limb.- Study Area 4
– Mare Tranquillitatis.- Study Area 5 – Mare Seren-
itatis.- Study Area 6 – Mare Nectaris west.- Study
Area 7 – Mare Vaporum.- Study Area 8 – Central
Highlands.- Study Area 9 – Mare Nubium.- Study
Area 10 – Northern Plains.- Study Area 11 – South-
ern Highlands.- Study Area 12 – Mare Cognitum.-
Study Area 13 – Sinus Iridum.- Study Area 14 –[..]
Fields of interest
Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular
Science in Astronomy; Planetology
Target groups
Popular/general
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XI, 310 p. 57 illus. in color. (Patrick Moore's Practical Astron-
omy Series) Softcover
39,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-14804-0
Popular Science
B. Vöcking, RWTH Aachen, Germany; H. Alt, Freie Universität
Berlin, Germany; M. Dietzfelbinger, Technische Universität Ilme-
nau; R. Reischuk, Universität zu Lübeck, Germany; C. Scheideler,
Universität Paderborn, Germany; H. Vollmer, Universität Han-
nover, Germany; D. Wagner, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany
(Eds.)
Algorithms Unplugged
Algorithms specify the way computers process infor-
mation and how they execute tasks. Many recent
technological innovations and achievements rely on
algorithmic ideas – they facilitate new applications
in science, medicine, production, logistics, traffic,
communi¬cation and entertainment. Efficient algo-
rithms not only enable your personal computer to
execute the newest generation of games with features
unimaginable only a few years ago, they are also key
to several recent scientific breakthroughs – for exam-
ple, the sequencing of the human genome would
not have been possible without the invention of new
algorithmic ideas that speed up computations by sev-
eral orders of magnitude. The greatest improvements
in the area of algorithms rely on beautiful ideas for
tackling computational tasks more efficiently. The
problems solved are not restricted to arithmetic tasks
in a narrow sense but often relate to exciting ques-
tions of nonmathematical flavor, such as: How can I
find the exit out of a maze? How can[..]
Features
Algorithms specify the way computers process infor-
mation and how they execute tasks. Many recent
technological innovations and achievements rely on
algorithmic ideas – they facilitate new applications
in science, medicine, production, logistics, traffic,
communi¬cation and entertainment. Efficient algo-
rithms not only enable your personal computer to
execute the newest generation of games with features
[..]
Contents
Part I – Searching and Sorting.- Overview.- 1 Binary
Search.- 2 Insertion Sort.- 3 Fast Sorting Algo-
rithms.- 4 Parallel Sorting – The Need for Speed.-
5 Topological Sorting – How Should I Begin to
Complete My To Do List?.- 6 Searching Texts – But
Fast! The Boyer—Moore—Horspool Algorithm.-
7 Depth-First Search (Ariadne & Co.).- 8 Pledge's
Algorithm – How to Escape from a Dark Maze.- 9
Cycles in Graphs.- 10 PageRank – What Is Really
Relevant in the World-Wide Web?.- Part II – Arith-
metic and Encryption.- Overview.- 11 Multiplication
of Long Integers – Faster than Long Multiplication.-
12[..]
Fields of interest
Popular Science in Mathematics / Natural Science /
Technology; Computers and Education; Algorithm
Analysis and Problem Complexity
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 406 p. Hardcover
39,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15327-3
110 Psychology springer.com
Psychology
G.L. Macklem, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology,
Boston, MA, USA
Evidence-Based School Mental
Health Services
Affect Education, Emotion Regulation Training, and Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy
Features
The challenges of providing mental health services
to school children are numerous and diverse, rang-
ing from staffing shortages to insufficient funding
to family resistance to administrative indifference.
Yet with the U.S. Surgeon General estimating that
approximately 20% of young people display signs of
psychological problems, the need for such services –
particularly for interventions that not only [..]
Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgements.- List of Tables.- Spe-
cific Group Activities and Exercises.- The Challenge
of Providing Mental Health Services in Schools.- Evi-
dence-based Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Mental Health
Interventions in Schools.- Strengthening School-
Counseling Interventions.- Affect Education at Tiers
1, 2, and 3.- Importance of Emotion Regulation
Training for Children and Adolescents.- Emotion
Regulation Training at Tiers 1, 2, and 3.- Support for
the Use of CBT in Schools.- Preparing Young and/
or Disabled Children to Benefit from CBT in School-
based Settings.- CBT in Schools.-[..]
Fields of interest
Child and School Psychology; Pediatrics; Social
Work; Psychotherapy and Counseling; Educational
Psychology; Social Policy
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVII, 297 p. 5 illus. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7906-3
D.J. Wilde, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
Jung’s Personality Theory
Quantified
Jung's Personality Theory Quantified fills an urgent
need for professionals using the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator® (MBTI) to map it on to the cognitive
modes of Jung’s personality theory, avoiding poten-
tial logical errors in the traditional “type dynamics”
method. It furthers Jung’s original concepts while
placing them on a solid axiomatic basis not pos-
sessed by other personality theories. Bringing these
quantitative findings to the millions of MBTI users
– managers, consultants, counsellors, teachers, psy-
choanalysts and human resource professionals – will
require further education of those already certified to
administer the instrument according to type dynam-
ics. For this reason numerical exercises follow most
chapters to make the book a source reference for
briefer workbooks usable in enhanced certification
programs. Backed by quantitative theory and new
graphical methods, the pioneering qualitative typol-
ogy work of Myers and Briggs is thus extended to
yield deeper understanding of the vital[..]
Features
Jung's Personality Theory Quantified fills an urgent
need for professionals using the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator® (MBTI) to map it on to the cognitive
modes of Jung’s personality theory, avoiding poten-
tial logical errors in the traditional “type dynamics”
method. It furthers Jung’s original concepts while
placing them on a solid axiomatic basis not [..]
Contents
1. Introduction: Typology at a Crossroad.- 2. Jung’s
Qualitative Personality Theory.- 3. Quantification.-
4. Decoupling the Attitudes.- 5. Cognitive Mode
Determination.- 6. Dominant, Auxiliary, Principal,
and Subsidiary Modes.- 7. Fixing Type Dynamics.- 8.
Shadow Archetypes.- 9. Application to Teamology.-
10. Extensions and Implications.
Fields of interest
Psychometrics; Management/Business for Profes-
sionals; Personnel Management; Psychoanalysis;
Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics,
Marketing
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 116 p. 13 illus. Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-0-85729-099-1
M.R. Schoenberg, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida,
USA; J.G. Scott, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,
OK, USA (Eds.)
The Little Black Book of
Neuropsychology
A Syndrome-Based Approach
From translating the patient’s medical records and
test results to providing recommendations, the neu-
ropsychological evaluation incorporates the science
and practice of neuropsychology, neurology, and
psychological sciences. The Black Book of Neuropsy-
chology brings the practice and study of neuropsy-
chology into concise step-by-step focus—without
skimping on scientific quality. This one-of-a-kind
assessment reference complements standard text-
books by outlining signs, symptoms, and complaints
according to neuropsychological domain (such as
memory, language, or executive function), with
descriptions of possible deficits involved, inpatient
and outpatient assessment methods, and possible eti-
ologies. Additional chapters offer a more traditional
approach to evaluation, discussing specific neurolog-
ical disorders and diseases in terms of their clinical
features, neuroanatomical correlates, and assessment
and treatment considerations. Chapters in psycho-
metrics provide for initial understanding of[..]
Features
The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology: A Syn-
drome-Based Approach Mike R. Schoenberg, Uni-
versity of South Florida College of Medicine James
G. Scott, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Center From translating the patient’s medical
records and test results to providing recommenda-
tions, the neuropsychological evaluation incorpo-
rates the science and practice of neuropsychology,
neurology, and [..]
Contents
Part I: Neuropsychology – General Issues: The Neu-
ropsychological Referral.- Medical Records.- Basic
Neuroanatomy.- Basic components of a Neuropsy-
chological Evaluation.- Part II: Neuropsycholog-
ical Domains: Arousal: The drowsy, lethargic, or
stuporous patient.- Attention/Concentration Prob-
lems: The distractible patient.- Inattention/Neglect
Syndromes.- Language Problems.- Learning and
Memory: The Forgetful Patient.- Visuospatial/Visuo-
constructional Problems.- Apraxias.- Agnosias.-
Executive Functions (problem solving, abstraction,
sequencing, inhibition, self-monitoring, planning,
and[..]
Fields of interest
Neuropsychology
Target groups
Professional/practitioner
Type of publication
Handbook
Available
2011. XVIII, 968 p. Hardcover
59,95 €
ISBN 978-0-387-70703-7
springer.com Social Sciences 111
J. Garbarino, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, USA
The Positive Psychology of Personal
Transformation
Leveraging Resilience for Life Change
Given the current climate of economic and environ-
mental uncertainty, it is all too easy for individu-
als to feel hopeless about their lives and indifferent
to the problems of others. But according to lead-
ing psychologist, James Garbarino, this is the peak
time for people to enhance their optimism, empa-
thy, and emotional responsiveness. In his impor-
tant new book, The Positive Psychology of Personal
Transformation, Dr. Garbarino reveals the social
basis for moral development in adversity, and the
mental and physical benefits of psychological and
spiritual growth.Drawing widely on his years as a
healing professional and own experience of personal
crisis as well as on decades of resilience and happi-
ness literature, the author traces the evolution of
the moral sense that affects all human relationships,
including the one with the Earth itself. In these com-
pelling pages, Dr. Garbarino:Examines how humans’
deep bonds with dogs can model positive human
relationships.Compares the risks and benefits of
the[..]
Features
Given the current climate of economic and environ-
mental uncertainty, it is all too easy for individu-
als to feel hopeless about their lives and indifferent
to the problems of others. But according to lead-
ing psychologist, James Garbarino, this is the peak
time for people to enhance their optimism, empathy,
and emotional responsiveness. In his important new
book, The Positive Psychology of Personal [..]
Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Walking With Hope
and Dharma: Are Dogs Enlightened? Are Humans?-
The Costs and Benefits of Obliviousness: Grow-
ing Up in the 1950s.- Ten Bad Things That Almost
Happened, And Many More That Did: Getting to
the Other Side of Trauma.- What is the Opposite of
Trauma? The Power of Transformational Grace.-
Can There Ever Be Enough Me? Narcissism And the
Positive Death of Self.- What Does It Mean to Live
an “Extraordinary Life?”- References.
Fields of interest
Positive Psychology; Quality of Life Research; Com-
munity & Environmental Psychology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 121 p. Hardcover
89,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7743-4
Social Sciences
S.-H. Chen, National Chengchi University, Younghe City, Taiwan;
T. Terano, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; R. Yamamoto,
National Chengchi University, Younghe City, Taiwan (Eds.)
Agent-Based Approaches in
Economic and Social Complex
Systems VI
Post-Proceedings of The AESCS International Workshop 2009
Agent-based modeling/simulation is an emergent
approach to the analysis of social and economic sys-
tems. It provides a bottom-up experimental method
to be applied to social sciences such as economics,
management, sociology, and politics as well as some
engineering fields dealing with social activities.
This book includes selected papers presented at
the Sixth International Workshop on Agent-Based
Approaches in Economic and Social Complex Sys-
tems held in Taipei in 2009. We have 39 presenta-
tions in the conference, and 14 papers are selected to
be included in this volume. These 14 papers are then
grouped into six parts: Agent-based financial mar-
kets; Financial forecasting and investment; Cognitive
modeling of agents; Complexity and policy analysis;
Agent-based modeling of good societies; and Miscel-
lany. The research presented here shows the state of
the art in this rapidly growing field.
Features
Agent-based modeling/simulation is an emergent
approach to the analysis of social and economic sys-
tems. It provides a bottom-up experimental method
to be applied to social sciences such as economics,
management, sociology, and politics as well as some
engineering fields dealing with social activities.
This book includes selected papers presented at
the Sixth International Workshop on Agent-Based
Approaches in [..]
Fields of interest
Methodology of the Social Sciences; Computer Appl.
in Social and Behavioral Sciences; Financial Eco-
nomics
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Proceedings
Available
2011. X, 202 p. (Springer Series on Agent Based Social Systems,
Vol. 8) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-4-431-53906-3
G. Garcia, University of Texas at San Antonio, USA
Mexican American and Immigrant
Poverty in the United States
This book provides a comprehensive portrait of
the experience of poverty among Mexican Ameri-
cans and Mexican immigrants in the US. Given that
these two groups experience some of the highest
rates of poverty of any ethnicity and that it persists
even while a majority work and reside in dual parent
households, it becomes imperative that we explore
a multitude of related factors. This book offers a sys-
tematic empirical analysis of these groups in relation
to other ethnic groups, explores the individual and
contextual factors associated with the determina-
tion of poverty via the use of logistic and multi-level
models, details the historical context associated with
Mexican immigrants, and discusses the major poli-
cies that have impacted them. It discusses the newest
destinations of Mexican immigrants and also pro-
vides a discussion of undocumented migrants. Fur-
ther, it details the current measure of poverty in the
United States and offers a number of alternatives for
modeling and measuring it.
Features
This book provides a comprehensive portrait of
the experience of poverty among Mexican Ameri-
cans and Mexican immigrants in the US. Given that
these two groups experience some of the highest
rates of poverty of any ethnicity and that it persists
even while a majority work and reside in dual parent
households, it becomes imperative that we explore a
multitude of related factors. This book offers a [..]
Contents
Acknowledgements.- Table of contents.- List of fig-
ures.- List of tables.- Nomenclature.- Chapter 1:
Introduction.- Chapter 2: Prior Studies.- Chapter 3:
Settlement and Geographic Redistribution Patterns.-
Chapter 4: Data and Methods.- Chapter 5: Individual
Level Results: Mexican Americans.- Chapter 6: Indi-
vidual Level Results: Mexican Immigrants.- Chapter
7: Multilevel Analysis and Results.- Chapter 8: Impli-
cations and Policy Suggestions.- Chapter 9: Conclu-
sion.- References.- Index.- Appendix A.- Appendix
B.- Appendix C
Fields of interest
Migration; Demography; Quality of Life Research;
Sociology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XIII, 204 p. (The Springer Series on Demographic Methods
and Population Analysis, Vol. 28) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0538-8
112 Social Sciences springer.com
D. Pratt, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Modelling Written Communication
A New Systems Approach to Modelling in the Social Sciences
This book offers an alternative view to current post-
modern approaches to composition. It takes a criti-
cal realist stance to arrive at the “essence” of written
communication with the aim of informing a practi-
cal application: a computerised writing tutor. Fol-
lowing Robert Franck’s seminal work on modelling,
a theoretical model of writing was first formulated,
consisting of an architecture of functions which con-
stitute the prerequisites for effective communication.
Next, an applied model - a composing algorithm
with an input option - was developed, showing com-
posing to be a systemic social process with intra- and
extra-systemic variation. The algorithm provided the
design template for a writing tutor program which
models for the learner both the systemic and the
socially situated nature of writing. This book estab-
lishes composing as a communicative interaction,
and shows the essential dynamism of writing, while
offering an exemplar of a systems approach to mod-
elling in the social sciences.
Features
This book offers an alternative view to current post-
modern approaches to composition. It takes a criti-
cal realist stance to arrive at the “essence” of written
communication with the aim of informing a practi-
cal application: a computerised writing tutor. Fol-
lowing Robert Franck’s seminal work on modelling,
a theoretical model of writing [..]
Contents
Preface.- Glossary.- Introduction.- Chapter 1: Review
of Composition Software.- Chapter 2: Critical Real-
ism.- Chapter 3: The Modelling Process.- Chapter 4:
The User's Model of Composing.- Chapter 5: Testing
out the User's Model.- Chapter 6: The Theoretical
Model of Composing.- Chapter 7: The Explanatory
Force of the Models.- Chapter 8: The Writing Tutor
Program.- Conclusion.- Index.- Bibiography.
Fields of interest
Methodology of the Social Sciences; Literacy; Com-
puter Appl. in Arts and Humanities
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XXV, 225 p. (Methodos Series, Vol. 8) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-90-481-9842-9
I. Doucet, Manchester Architecture Research Centre, University
of Manchester, UK; N. Janssens, Architecture Sint-Lucas Brussels,
Belgium (Eds.)
Transdisciplinary Knowledge
Production in Architecture and
Urbanism
Towards Hybrid Modes of Inquiry
The volume addresses the hybridisation of knowl-
edge production in space-related research. In con-
trast with interdisciplinary knowledge, which is
primarily located in scholarly environments, trans-
disciplinary knowledge production entails a fusion
of academic and non-academic knowledge, theory
and practice, discipline and profession. Architec-
ture (and urbanism), operating as both a discipline
and a profession, seems to form a particularly recep-
tive ground for transdisciplinary research. However,
this specificity has not yet been developed into a full-
fledged, unique mode of knowledge production. In
order to dedicate specific attention to transdisci-
plinary knowledge production, this book aims to
explore (new) hybrid modes of inquiry that allow
many of architecture’s longstanding schisms to be
overcome: such as between theory/history and prac-
tice, critical theory and projective design, the adop-
tion of an external viewpoint and a view-from-within
(often under the guise of bottom-up vs. top-down).
It[..]
Features
The volume addresses the hybridisation of knowl-
edge production in space-related research. In con-
trast with interdisciplinary knowledge, which is
primarily located in scholarly environments, trans-
disciplinary knowledge production entails a fusion of
academic and non-academic knowledge, theory and
practice, discipline and profession. [..]
Fields of interest
Human Geography; Landscape, Regional and Urban
Planning; Regional and Cultural Studies
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Contributed volume
Available
2011. XV, 133 p. 25 illus. (Urban and Landscape Perspectives, Vol.
11) Hardcover
99,95 €
ISBN 978-94-007-0103-8
R.K. Caputo, Yeshiva University, New York, NY, USA
U.S. Social Welfare Reform
Policy Transitions from 1981 to the Present
U. S. Social Welfare Reform examines pivotal
changes in social welfare for low-income families
in the United States between 1981, the advent of
the Reagan administration, and 2008, the end of the
G.W. Bush administration. It focuses on the change
from the Federal-state open entitlement Aid to Fam-
ilies with Dependent Children (AFDC) program to
the time-limited state run Temporary Assistance to
Needy Families (TANF) program which Congress
authorized with passage of the Personal Respon-
sibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996. The
book also focuses on the development of the Earned
Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, enacted in 1975
against the backdrop of failed efforts to nationalize
AFDC which aimed at providing a basic income to
all poor families, but which blossomed with contin-
ued bipartisan support in the 1990s. This book also
explores alternative strategies to assist low-income
families, including job training programs. It present
original research on the educational and economic
well-being of[..]
Features
Nearly half a century after Lyndon Johnson coined
the phrase, America continues to fight the war on
poverty, especially as such modern realities as the
global economy, job outsourcing, and the reces-
sion contribute to the numbers of the unemployed
and the working poor. As social welfare and reform
efforts are debated in Congress and local agencies,
facts regarding past programs are often elusive. [..]
Contents
I. Historical Overview of Select Federal Cash Assis-
tance Programs.-Historical Benchmarks Prior to
the 1980s.- The Reagan Administration and Public
Assistance.- Welfare Reform in the Clinton Admin-
istration.-Women’s Employment and EITC Expan-
sion.-TANF and EITC: A Literature Review.- TANF
and EITC Use: A Study.-II. Employment and Train-
ing Initiatives in the Global Economy.-Employ-
ment, Education, and Training Programs.-An
Outcome Study: NLSY79.- Economic Well-Being,
Human Capital, and EITC-Related Outcomes among
NLSY97 Participants in Government-Sponsored Job
Training and Other Vocational[..]
Fields of interest
Family; Social Policy; Psychotherapy and Counseling
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XV, 307 p. 1 illus. (International Series on Consumer Sci-
ence) Hardcover
119,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7673-4
springer.com Statistics 113
Statistics
R. Baragona, Universita La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; F. Battaglia, Uni-
versita La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; I. Poli, Universita' Ca' Foscari,
Venice, Italy
Evolutionary Statistical Procedures
An Evolutionary Computation Approach to Statistical Proce-
dures Designs and Applications
This proposed text appears to be a good introduc-
tion to evolutionary computation for use in applied
statistics research. The authors draw from a vast
base of knowledge about the current literature in
both the design of evolutionary algorithms and sta-
tistical techniques. Modern statistical research is on
the threshold of solving increasingly complex prob-
lems in high dimensions, and the generalization of
its methodology to parameters whose estimators do
not follow mathematically simple distributions is
underway. Many of these challenges involve optimiz-
ing functions for which analytic solutions are infea-
sible. Evolutionary algorithms represent a powerful
and easily understood means of approximating the
optimum value in a variety of settings. The proposed
text seeks to guide readers through the crucial issues
of optimization problems in statistical settings and
the implementation of tailored methods (including
both stand-alone evolutionary algorithms and hybrid
crosses of these procedures with standard[..]
Features
This proposed text appears to be a good introduction
to evolutionary computation for use in applied statis-
tics research. The authors draw from a vast base of
knowledge about the current literature in both the
design of evolutionary algorithms and [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Evolutionary Computation.- Evolving
Regression Models.- Time Series Linear and Non-
linear Models.- Design of Experiments.- Outliers.-
Cluster Analysis.
Fields of interest
Statistics and Computing / Statistics Programs;
Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition
and Graphics; Algorithms; Laboratory Medicine;
Methodology of the Social Sciences
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. IV, 296 p. 62 illus., 2 in color. (Statistics and Computing)
Hardcover
69,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-16217-6
P.V. Shevchenko, CSIRO Mathematics, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
Modelling Operational Risk Using
Bayesian Inference
The management of operational risk in the banking
industry has undergone explosive changes over the
last decade due to substantial changes in the opera-
tional environment. Globalization, deregulation, the
use of complex financial products, and changes in
information technology have resulted in exposure
to new risks which are very different from market
and credit risks. In response, the Basel Committee on
Banking Supervision has developed a new regulatory
framework for capital measurement and standards
for the banking sector. This has formally defined
operational risk and introduced corresponding capi-
tal requirements.Many banks are undertaking quan-
titative modelling of operational risk using the Loss
Distribution Approach (LDA) based on statistical
quantification of the frequency and severity of opera-
tional risk losses. There are a number of unresolved
methodological challenges in the LDA implementa-
tion. Overall, the area of quantitative operational risk
is very new and different methods are under hot[..]
Features
The management of operational risk in the banking
industry has undergone explosive changes over the
last decade due to substantial changes in the opera-
tional environment. Globalization, deregulation, the
use of complex financial products, and changes in
information technology have resulted in exposure to
new risks which are very different from market and
credit risks. In response, [..]
Contents
Operational Risk and Basel II.- Loss Distribution
Approach.- Calculation of Compound Distribu-
tion.- Bayesian approach for LDA.- Addressing
the Data Truncation Problem.- Modelling Large
Losses.- Modelling Dependence.- List of Distribu-
tions.- Selected Simulation Algorithms.- Solutions
for Selected Problems.- References.- Index.
Fields of interest
Statistics for Business, Economics, Mathematical
Finance, Insurance; Statistical Theory and Meth-
ods; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes;
Finance / Banking
Target groups
Graduate
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. XVII, 302 p. 25 illus. Hardcover
79,95 €
ISBN 978-3-642-15922-0
D. Borcard, Université de Montréal, QC, Canada; F. Gillet, Univer-
sité de Franche-Compté, Besancon, France; P. Legendre, Univer-
sité de Montréal, QC, Canada
Numerical Ecology with R
Numerical Ecology with R provides a long-awaited
bridge between a textbook in Numerical Ecology and
the implementation of this discipline in the R lan-
guage. After short theoretical overviews, the authors
accompany the users through the exploration of the
methods by means of applied and extensively com-
mented examples. Users are invited to use this book
as a teaching companion at the computer. The travel
starts with exploratory approaches, proceeds with the
construction of association matrices, then addresses
three families of methods: clustering, unconstrained
and canonical ordination, and spatial analysis. All
the necessary data files, the scripts used in the chap-
ters, as well as the extra R functions and packages
written by the authors, can be downloaded from a
web page accessible through the Springer web site
(http://www.bio.umontreal.ca/numecolR/).This
book is aimed at professional researchers, practition-
ers, graduate students and teachers in ecology, envi-
ronmental science and engineering, and in[..]
Features
Numerical Ecology with R provides a long-awaited
bridge between a textbook in Numerical Ecology and
the implementation of this discipline in the R lan-
guage. After short theoretical overviews, the authors
accompany the users through the exploration of the
methods by means of applied and extensively com-
mented examples. Users are invited to use this book
as a teaching companion at the computer. [..]
Contents
Introduction.- Exploratory data analysis.- Associ-
ation measures and matrices.- Cluster analysis.-
Unconstrained ordination.- Canonical ordination.-
Spatial analysis of ecological data.
Fields of interest
Statistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Sci-
ences; Monitoring / Environmental Analysis; Bio-
statistics; Theoretical Ecology / Statistics; Forestry;
Epidemiology
Target groups
Research
Type of publication
Monograph
Available
2011. X, 302 p. (Use R) Softcover
54,95 €
ISBN 978-1-4419-7975-9
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