Books published by Brill

The proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress held in Beijing, China in August 1997. This volume focuses on engineering geology. It aims to present a view of contemporary geology to researchers interested in the geological sciences.

The proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress held in Beijing, China in August 1997. This volume focuses on environmental geology. It aims to present a view of contemporary geology to researchers interested in the geological sciences.

The proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress held in Beijing, China in August 1997. This volume focuses on the geology of fossil fuels, specifically coal. It aims to present a view of contemporary geology to researchers interested in the geological sciences.

Deals with the pathophysiology and pharmacology of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Trends in SHR research are described, from haemodynamic characteristics to immunological views. The role of excitatory amino acids for cardiovascular regulation in SHR are also covered.

This monograph is the result of the study of metabolic and hormonal disorders in patients suffering obesity and diabetes mellitus. Special attention is given to mechanisms of formation of atherosclerotic changes in the myocardium and vessels in diabetes mellitus patients.

Contains a collection of the latest data on geochemical prospecting for non-metals, which is valuable in view of the anticipated increase of consumption and utilization of non-metallic minerals in the future.

Studies the effects on the cardiovascular system caused by emotions of diverse biological qualities. The book should be of interest to researchers in the fields of atherosclerosis, endocrinology, pharmacology, cardiology, haematology, diabetes and stress.

Contains lectures by international experts, presented during a conference on polymer networks. It deals with areas of physics and chemistry of polymer networks, generated by the formation of chemical bonds, covering theoretical and experimental results on synthesis, structure and properties.

This volume provides the first major overview, by eminent authorities on the subject, of recent developments in the field of endogenous substances and their regulation of sleep processes. The first two sections discuss general aspects of sleep regulation; including an historical overview, the restorative and adaptive functions of sleep, and evolutionary features. The third section contains contributions focussing on circadian rhythms in relation to humoral factors, hormones, neurotransmitters and metabolism. The sleep substances currently receiving most attention --- delta-sleep-inducing-peptide (DSIP), muramyl peptides, interleukin-1, sleep-promoting substance (SPS) and prostaglandin D2 --- are extensively discussed. Substances that may selectively modulate REM sleep are dealt with in the final section.

Based on the proceedings of the 13th International Symposium of The Princess Takamatsu Cancer Research Fund, held in Tokyo. This work contains the proceedings that deal with the potential relevance of ADP-ribosylation reactions in the genesis, prevention and treatment of cancer.

Wood Adhesives

The selected papers in this volume give a valuable representation of some highlights on the research and development activities running in 21 Italian Universities and Research Centers in the field of Material Science and Engineering.

Surface and Interfacial Aspects of Cell Adhesion

Modern adhesive dentistry has numerous applications in cariology, as well as in aesthetic and pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, implantology, and orthodontics¿in essence, in comprehensive dental care. This unique book addresses various ramifications of adhesion and adhesives in the broad domain of dentistry. The topics covered include testing aspects of dental materials, dentin bonding, restorations, and adhesion promotion. This book reflects the cumulative wisdom of many world-renowned researchers and provides a useful reference to anyone involved in the various aspects of dentistry.

This book focuses on recent advances in the processing, characterization, and application of polymer based nanocomposites. It includes information on new developments which normally find no place in standard textbooks of polymer science and technology.

This book is a complete guide to the subject of biodegradable materials based on multi-component polymeric systems, mainly such as hydrogels, and interpenetrating polymeric networks.

Part of the "Lecture Series on Computer and Computational Sciences", this title contains the extended abstracts of the presentations made at the IeCCS 2006. It covers topics such as Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computation, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Programming Techniques and Languages, and others.

This volume gives an analysis of recent achievements in the field of synthesis, structural investigations, and properties of PBT. Furthermore, the mechanism of PBT synthesis by equilibrium polycondensation reaction is described together with the used reagents, catalysts and stabilizers.

Various fields of science and technology call for materials with valuable performance characteristics. Long-term resistance to such temperatures can be found only in polymers with chains made up of thermostable fragments. Particularly interesting in this respect are elementorganic polymers with inorganic and organo-inorganic molecular chains.

This book explains the high level of current concern for the under-representation of women in politics.

This book traces the development of the rule of law in Georgia since its independence and speculates on its future direction.

"Human Dignity and Human Cloning" contains contributions by philosophers, theologians and lawyers on legal and ethical questions concerning the reproductive and therapeutic cloning of human beings. The main focus lies on the admissibility of cloning in German Constitutional law as well as in public international law. As these legal questions cannot be answered without taking account of the ethical discussion, the topic is analyzed from different cultural and religious viewpoints.

This book discusses the above-mentioned topics from a multidisciplinary perspective.