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Peer Review and Manuscript Management in Scientific Journals by Irene Hames This comprehensive yet concise book provides a thorough and complete guide to every aspect of managing the peer review process for scientific journals. Until now, little information has been readily available on how this important facet of the journal publishing process should be conducted properly. Peer Review and Manuscript Management in Scientific Journals fills this gap and provides clear guidance on all aspects of peer review, from manuscript submission to final decision. Reviewed by Frank Swain Published by Blackwell Publishing (2007), ISBN# 1405131594 |
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In the Name of Science Issues in Responsible Animal Experimentation by F. Barbara Orlands Where does the balance lie in the use of animals for human benefit? In this book, F. Barbara Orlands examines this issue in close detail and with an incredible level of balance and patience. She starts with an historical perspective on animal experimentation which makes the reader realise how far we’ve come on this issue already… Reviewed by Mary Donaldson Published by Oxford University Press (1996), ISBN# 019510871X |
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Discarded Science Ideas that seemed good at the time... by John Grant Did someone really think that…? Beginning with the birth of the Earth and ending with theories of life after death such as cryonics and thanatology, this book examines how scientific views have been influenced by religion and politics and how, despite their good intentions and ingenious explanations for their ideas, scientists were often just wrong. The author, John Grant, has published over 70 books including Corrupted Science (2007), from which this latest book follows on. Reviewed by Sara A. Rafice Published by Facts, Figures and Fun (2006), ISBN# 1904332498 |
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The Ferocious Summer Palmer's Penguins and the Warming of Antarctica by Meredith Hooper Meredith Hooper’s book is an odd mixture, offering a glimpse into the tight-knit world of Antarctic field research and recounting its history, whilst at the same time giving a warning illustration of the effects of global warming. The question is whether any one book can succeed in all of these aims (and more) and remain a satisfying and informative read. Reviewed by Sarah Whitehead Published by Profile Books (2008), ISBN# 1846680239 |
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The Tiger That Isn’t by Michael Blastland & Andrew Dilnot If like Benjamin Disraeli famously said, and there really are only three types of lies in this world “Lies, damn lies and Statistics”, we need a way to see through the latter to facts beneath. This book by Michael Blastland and Andrew Dilnot aims to give us, the reader exactly that; the tools we need to take a closer look at the statistics with which we find ourselves bombarded with on a daily basis. Reviewed by Allan Rigg Published by Profile Books (2007), ISBN# 1861978391 |
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