Ahead of the Curve: Volume 2

Ahead of the Curve: Volume 2The popular conception of science is of a steady, upward climb of progress. The reality is not that simple. Highly significant discoveries often stay unrecognized for decades, particularly if they conflict with the current paradigm or extend it in ways hard to imagine at the time. Ahead of the Curve: Hidden breakthroughs in the biosciences is a fascinating collection of lost research that the editors believe are important scientific contributions.

Essays by leading academics about prominent genres

Gulf Research Centre

from primary to post-compulsory

The chapter looks ahead to future trends in scientific research that will help organic farmers manage weeds while conserving and building soil resources

Drawing on her long experience as an Arabic instructor

This book addresses the growing gap between policy makers and (organised) citizens

Atomic Physics provides a concise treatment of atomic physics and a basis to prepare for work in other disciplines that are underpinned by atomic physics

despite suggestions that it was either dead or no longer relevant

A bold firsthand account of one of the persistent Arab uprisings

Recent research and development has investigated the factors influencing apple tree growth

bringing together Lacanian theory and Italian cinema

Selection and breeding decisions have traditionally been made based on phenotypic measurements and pedigree information of selection candidates or close relatives