Forthcoming Books

ARCHAEOLOGY The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology: Dating Methods and Dating Systems In Nineteenth Century Scandinavian Archaeology. Bo Graslund. Cambridge University Press November, 150 pp, $39.50. Traces the origin and subsequent development of dating systems, examining how these systems grew and were improved and refined. BIOCHEMISTRY Biochemistry of Metabolism: Volume 11. David D. Davies, ed. Academic Press: November, 388 pp, $85. Discusses the metabolism of plants, emphasizing the biochemical aspects of metabolic control Current Topics in Bioenergetics: Volume 15. C.P. Lee, ed. Academic Press: November, 372 pp, $85. Focuses on the structure, biogenesis and assembly of energy transducing enzyme systems. BIOLOGY Microcosmos. Jeremy Burgess, Rosemary Taylor and Michael Marten. Cambridge University Press: November, 208 pp, $24.95. A comprehensive pictorial survey of the microworld, including all techniques and applications of microscopy. Visually explores the human body, animal life, plant life and microorganisms, among other things. Ecology and Natural History of Troplcai Bees. David W Roubik. Cambridge University Press: November, 400 pp, $49.50. Explores the ecology, natural history and evolution of bees. Includes the evolution of obligate forming of social groups. BOTANY Models in Plant Physioiogy and Biochemistry. David W. Newman, Kenneth G. Wilson, eds. CRC Press: November, 490 pp, $295. Available as a 3 volume set only. An illustrated collection of physiological and biochemical models with an explanation for each model with contributions from 115 scientists. Vol. 1 concentrates on photosynthesis, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Vol. 2 covers nitrogen, sulfur and secondary compounds and looks at plant growth. Vol. 3 discusses environmental physiology, molecular biology and biotechnology. COMPUTERS Image Synthesis: Elementary Algorithms. Gerard Hégron. M.I.T. Press: November, 100 pp, $20. Outlines all the basic techniques needed for the production of computer images, examining three major classes of image synthesis— curve generation based on Bresenham’s methods, zone filling and geometric processing. GENETICS Translation Regulation of Gene Expression. Joseph Flan, ed. Plenum Publishing November, 472 pp, $75. Reviews new ideas and new methodologies and evaluates emerging technology in the area of translation regulation. Cancer Genetics In Women. Henry T. Lynch, Stig Kullander, eds. CRC Press: November, 376 pp, $195. Available as a two volume set only. Explores hereditary cancer in women, addressing primary genetic factors such as epidemiology, biomarkers and pathology. Advances In Genetics. Volume 24: Molecular Genetics of Development. John G. Scandalios, ed. Academic Press: November, 529 pp, $69. Highlights recent significant developments in genetics, including such topics as “The Significance of Split Genes to Developmental Genetics,” “Regulatory Gene Action during Eukaryotic Development” and “Heat-Shock Proteins and Development.” HISTORY OF SCIENCE The Dark Abyss of Time: The History of the Earth and the History of Nations from Hooke to Vico. Paolo Rossi. University of Chicago Press: November, 338 pp, $14.95 PB. Discusses arguments about the ways geology and anthropology have challenged biblical chronology and how this has forced changes in the philosophy of history. The Measure of Times Past: PreNewtonian Chronologies and the Rhetoric of Relative lime. Donald J. Wilcox. University of Chicago Press: November, 304 pp. $27.50. Discusses the origins of absolute time in Newtonian physics and goes on to discuss earlier approaches to time from generational dating and annalistic form to the discontinuous, relative time of the twentieth century. Medieval Cosmology: Theories of Infinity, Place, Time, Void, and the Plurality of Worlds. Pierre Duhem. University of Chicago Press: November, 610 pp, $19.95 PB. Selections from a ten volume collection, Systéme du monde, with a focus on cosmology. MEDICAL SCIENCE Critical Molecular Determinants of Carcinogenesis. Frederick F. Becker and Thomas J. Slaga, eds. University of Texas Press: November, 216 pp, $40. Collection of sixteen papers presented at the 1986 Symposium on Fundamental Cancer Research. Looks at current research which is seeking to understand better the beginnings of cancer at the molecular level, such as studying the genetic makeup of the target cells, the expression of oncogenes and the role of exogenous agents in carcinogenesis. Medical Geography. Meldina Meade, John Florin, Wilber Gesler. Guilford Press: November, 400 pp, $37.50. Describes the systems in biology, ecology, economics, politics, culture, meteorology, demographics and medicine that determine the status of human health. NEUROSCIENCE M. Edelman. Basic Books: November, 416 pp, $29.95. Provides a new view of brain function and nervous system—the nervous system in each individual acts as a system resembling natural selection in evolution, although it operates by a different set of mechanisms. Also gives a new view of memory and how it functions. Neuropeptides in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders. Charles B. Nemeroff, ed. Johns Hopkins University Press: November 27, 368 pp, $45. A collection of articles reviewing the neurobiology of neuropeptides and how they are used as diagnostic tools. PHYSICS Robert G. Sachs. University of Chicago Press: November, 312 pp. $55 HB, $23 PB. Treats transformation T, the invariance under time reversal, as a tool applied to the whole realm of physics and also to research in particle physics. Discusses implications for current and future experimental and theoretical work. REFERENCE The Biotechnology Directory 1988. J. Coombs and Y.R. Alston. Stockton Press: November, 500 pp, $150. Provides information on more than 5350 companies, research centers and academic insti- tutions who are involved with the biotechnology industry. Also includes a Buyers’ Guide that lists products and services available from companies active in biotechnology research.

Forthcoming Books

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ARCHAEOLOGY

The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology: Dating Methods and Dating Systems In Nineteenth Century
Scandinavian Archaeology.

BIOCHEMISTRY

Biochemistry of Metabolism: Volume 11.

BIOLOGY

Microcosmos.

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