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Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era contains papers that were originally presented at the 2016 International Congress on Management and Technology in Knowledge Service Tourism & Hospitality (SERVE 2016) held 8-9 October 2016 & 20-21 October 2016 in Jakarta Indonesia & at the Vladimir State University Vladimir Russia. The contributions deal with various interdisciplinary research topics particularly in the fields of social sciences education economics and arts. The papers focus especially on such topics as language cultural studies economics behavior studies political sciences media and communication psychology and human development. These proceedings should be of interest to academics and professionals in the wider field of social sciences including disciplines such as education psychology tourism and knowledge management. | Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

GBP 200.00
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The Mathematics of Politics

The Mathematics of Politics

It is because mathematics is often misunderstood it is commonlybelieved it has nothing to say about politics. The high schoolexperience with mathematics for so many the lasting impressionof the subject suggests that mathematics is the study of numbers operations formulas and manipulations of symbols. Thosebelieving this is the extent of mathematics might conclude mathematics has no relevance to politics. This book counters this impression. The second edition of this popular book focuses on mathematical reasoningabout politics. In the search for ideal ways to make certain kindsof decisions a lot of wasted effort can be averted if mathematics can determine thatfinding such an ideal is actually impossible in the first place. In the first three parts of this book we address the following threepolitical questions:(1) Is there a good way to choose winners of elections?(2) Is there a good way to apportion congressional seats?(3) Is there a good way to make decisions in situations of conflict anduncertainty?In the fourth and final part of this book we examine the ElectoralCollege system that is used in the United States to select a president. There we bring together ideas that are introduced in each of the threeearlier parts of the book. | The Mathematics of Politics

GBP 42.99
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The Physics of the Interstellar Medium

The Physics of the Interstellar Medium

This third edition of The Physics of the Interstellar Medium continues to introduce advanced undergraduates to the fundamental processes and the wide range of disciplines needed to understand observations of the interstellar medium and its role in the Milky Way galaxy. The book is suitable for undergraduate students studying physics astronomy and astrophysics. The book also provides concise and straightforward discussions of interstellar physics and chemistry that are useful for more experienced readers. The book leads readers through the range of physical processes operating on both large and small scales that occur in the interstellar medium. It explores the relationship between the dusty tenuous gas in interstellar space and the formation of stars and planets. This new edition also describes exciting developments in the field of astrochemistry and its interaction with interstellar physics and the roles played by interstellar dust grains in interstellar physics and chemistry. Simple models in each chapter together with problems at the end of each chapter encompass interdisciplinary applications in atomic molecular solid state and surface physics and gas dynamics. This popular textbook provides a useful overview and grounding in the study of the interstellar medium and brings insight into many aspects of physics. Features An authoritative textbook in the field at this academic level Provides a wide introduction to the interstellar medium whilst remaining accessible and concise Revised throughout presenting a modern understanding of the interstellar medium

GBP 58.99
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The Road to Einstein's Relativity Following in the Footsteps of the Giants

The Road to Einstein's Relativity Following in the Footsteps of the Giants

CHOICE Highly Recommended Title August 2019 Expertly guided by renowned cosmologist Dr. David Lyth learn about the pioneering scientists whose work provided the foundation for Einstein’s formulation of his theories of relativity and about Einstein's groundbreaking life and work as well. This highly readable and accessible panorama of the field delicately balances history and science as it takes the reader on an adventure through the centuries. Without complex mathematics or scientific formulae this book will be of interest to all even those without a scientific background who are intrigued to find out more about what paved the way for one of our most famous physicists to push the boundaries of physics to new lengths. Features: Written by an internationally renowned physicist and cosmologist Describes the life and times of Einstein and his important predecessors Focuses on one of the most famous areas of science Einstein’s Relativity Theory | The Road to Einstein's Relativity Following in the Footsteps of the Giants

GBP 24.99
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The Histology of Fishes

The Histology of Fishes

The book is a multi-authored book of 18 chapters comprising the state of the art work of all relevant topics on modern fish histology from 28 authors from ten countries. The topics include Introduction to Histological Techniques Integument Fish Skeletal Tissues Muscular System Structure and Function of Electric Organs Digestive System Glands of the Digestive Tract Swim Bladder Kidney Ovaries and Eggs Egg Envelopes Testis Structure Spermatogenesis and Spermatozoa in Teleost Fishes Cardiovascular System and Blood Immune System of Fish Gills: Respiration and Ionic-Osmoregulation Sensory Organs Morphology and Ecomorphology of the Fish Brain and Endocrine System. Structural and functional aspects are treated and in a comparative way fish diversity at various taxonomic levels is integrated. | The Histology of Fishes

GBP 44.99
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The Role of the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract in Gustatory Processing

The Role of the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract in Gustatory Processing

Providing an essential brainstem relay for three cranial nerves the NST coordinates highly complex sensory information. While other functions of the NST have received attention its role in gustatory processing has received little. The first reference devoted exclusively to gustatory processing The Role of the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract in Gustatory Processing offers an in-depth review of one of the most important central relay stations in the brain. Combining widely dispersed research into a comprehensive single volume it presents a thorough historical background documents the anatomy of the rostral nucleus of the solitary tract (rNST) and explores the properties of synaptic transmitters and neurons within that tract. The book examines the role of reflex activities and considers factors that influence how gustatory rNST neurons respond to taste stimuli. It describes the development and maturational changes the rNST undergoes and considers the challenge involved with identifying rNST neural circuits. The Role of the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract in Gustatory Processing brings together expert investigators who have contributed substantially to the current knowledge of the anatomy physiology and developmental biology of the solitary nucleus. This pertinent work serves as a standard reference for those involved in the field providing ready access to past investigations and inviting practitioners to create new approaches that will advance knowledge about the central processing of gustatory information.

GBP 59.99
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The Science of Lithium

The Science of Lithium

The use of lithium is increasing at breathtaking speed and is currently changing key industries and the way people live. Lithium is used in an ever-growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) in laptops where the battery power lasts all day on a single charge in solar panels mounted on roofs and several other uses all of which are discussed in this book. The Science of Lithium fills a wide gap of information previously missing from other published texts dealing with the green energy revolution currently in progress; it provides a comprehensive survey of information on this highly sought-after element including its chemistry metallurgical properties and industrial applications as well as its drawbacks and environmental implications.

GBP 89.99
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The Science of Footwear

The Science of Footwear

Although we now have sophisticated algorithms and techniques for determining the shapes and sizes and for matching the fit between shoes and feet few if any of the books currently available cover these new technologies until now. Bringing together high-quality and state-of-the-art contributions from designers biomechanists ergonomists engineers podiatrists and scientists from industry and academia The Science of Footwear provides an in-depth understanding of the technology and techniques involved in the design and development of a popular and demanding consumer product. This book introduces the design development manufacturing and marketing of footwear. The chapters contain data from past research and the state-of-the art methodologies. They not only cover every aspect of the product design but also how the footwear industry caters to the wide-ranging needs of sophisticated and demanding customers. The footwear industry has rapidly changed over the last 10 years. Mass production has changed to personalization and mass customization areas that are not well-understood. This book explores these different concepts in a coherent way drawing on differing views that give a holistic view of the science behind footwear. Collating information from different disciplines the book provides the tools to develop the next generation of footwear.

GBP 74.99
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The History of the Soviet Atomic Industry

The History of the Soviet Atomic Industry

For the first time readers can discover the numerous pioneers of the Soviet nuclear industry including the role of scientific supervisors of Russia's nuclear project and the statesmen who coordinated the function of the atomic industry in the former USSR. This is a detailed account translated to English for the first time of the development of the atomic industry in the former Soviet Union. It deals with the activities of production facilities research institutes and design bureaus that designed and manufactured equipment and materials. That material was applied in various fields of atomic science and engineering but primarily in the construction of atomic weapons. History of Soviet Atomic Industry will be of interest to scientists and engineers in the nuclear industry as well as historians of science and the post-war Soviet Union. | The History of the Soviet Atomic Industry

GBP 59.99
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Coccidiosis of Man and Domestic Animals

Coccidiosis of Man and Domestic Animals

The present book deals with the biology of a wide range of coccidia of numerous genera including Emeria Isospora Sarcocystis Toxoplasma Caryospora and Cryptosporidium. The book will be valuable for advanced undergraduates graduate students research workers and teachers in biology especially useful for parasitologists teaching the subject and essential for coccidiologists doing research on coccidia. The book has also an appeal for physicians veterinarians and zoologists needing an update of information in the general field of coccidiosis | Coccidiosis of Man and Domestic Animals

GBP 205.00
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Biosecurity in the Making The Threats the Aspects and the Challenge of Readiness

Biosecurity in the Making The Threats the Aspects and the Challenge of Readiness

The explosive growth of bioeconomy and bioscience coupled with an interconnected planet increases the potential impact of large-scale bio-events. Either causing public health threats as in epidemics or posing food security issues from mass poisonings to large-scale starvation such eventualities are direct threats and indirect destabilizers in a planetary context. The issue of Biosecurity thus pervades every affected aspect from exploitations of the agro-sector and the food industry to the Public Health management the novel therapeutic/treatment approaches the new age of space deep-sea and subterranean explorations and the interface with the cyber world and the massive or small-scale projection of violence. It has been present since ancient times tacitly and discreetly but only recently took its present guise the different aspects of which are explored in this book. | Biosecurity in the Making The Threats the Aspects and the Challenge of Readiness

GBP 105.00
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The Integrative Functions of The Basal Ganglia

The Integrative Functions of The Basal Ganglia

This volume is the first comprehensive and single-authored book on the functions of the basal ganglia. The goal is to provide a new synthesis of diverse areas of research on the basal ganglia from cellular mechanisms of synaptic transmission and plasticity to neural circuit mechanisms underlying behavior. A global theory of basal ganglia function incorporating research from the last 40 years is presented. I hope to explain for the first time how the basal ganglia generate behavior how they contribute to learning and memory and how impairments in basal ganglia function can lead to neurological and psychiatric disorders. Features The only single-authored book on the basal ganglia with coverage of the latest literature Spans multiple levels of analysis from cellular physiology to behavior Includes coverage of clinical symptoms encompassing neuropsychology movement disorders and psychiatric disorders Discusses the role of the basal ganglia in learning and memory | The Integrative Functions of The Basal Ganglia

GBP 150.00
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The Internet of Materials

The Internet of Materials

State-of-the-art flat structures called metasurfaces can filter and steer light and sound render an object completely invisible to electromagnetic waves and much more. They can deliver automation remote operation and advanced performance to a wide variety of existing systems with applications in communications medical imaging sensing and security. However for non-specialists individual metasurfaces are currently restricted to limited reusability and accessibility. This book brings together various scientific disciplines with the aim of outlining a programmable ‘plug-and-play’ metasurface. The book focuses on a recently proposed platform – known as the HyperSurface – that provides many electromagnetic functions of metasurfaces in a single structure which can be controlled and reconfigured by software. This revolutionary approach paves the way for new opportunities in wireless communications and programmable wireless environments: HyperSurfaces could link networks with objects and physical environments and create smarter systems that are far more responsive to user demands. Walls that absorb radiation or block digital eavesdropping and wireless long-distance charging of devices are among the many possibilities. The book aspires to provide the foundational knowledge for creating an Internet of Materials enabling smart environments at any scale – from indoor wireless communications to medical imaging equipment. Although the set of disciplines involved covers a considerable span we hope that the material will benefit experts and students alike. | The Internet of Materials

GBP 34.99
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The Art of Investigation

The Art of Investigation

The Art of Investigation examines the qualities required to be a professional thorough and effective investigator. As the title suggests it delves into more than the steps and procedures involved in managing an investigation it also covers the soft skills necessary to effectively direct investigations and intuit along the way. The editors and contributing authors are the best in their field and bring a wealth of real-world knowledge and experience to the subject. There are several publications available on the nuts-and-bolts of the process and stages of an investigation. That ground has been covered. However little has been published on the investigative skills required the traits necessary and the qualities endemic to an inquisitive mind that can be cultivated to improve an investigator’s professional skill-set. Each chapter discusses the applicability of the traits to the contributor’s own work and experience as an investigator. In doing so the contributors provide a story—or set of stories—from their personal experience which demonstrates a given trait and its importance in the course of their investigative work and career. This will be first-hand experience that will serve to help any investigative professional in the course of their work. The case examples included throughout are sometimes surprising but always engaging and insightful. An investigator must keep an open mind above all else and this book will lift the veil on the inner workings of an investigation in addition to the thought processes and inner monologues of an investigator as part of that process. Key Features• Chapters highlight the qualities and traits—the soft skills—that are required and which can be improved over time to be a thorough investigator. • A veritable Who’s Who of renowned investigative experts lend their personal expertise and experience to this how-to manual for investigators. • A unique approach is applied and provides self-help advice for both new and experienced investigative and security professionals. • The book focuses on the learned acquired and intuitive skills of investigation—a nuanced but essential aspect of the investigative skill-set. The Art of Investigation will be a welcome addition to any investigator’s toolkit and will also be of interest to students in criminal justice security and Homeland Security programs security consultants corporate and private security professionals and the legal community.

GBP 42.99
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The Care of the Older Person

The Care of the Older Person

The fifth edition of this widely used book by caregivers brings to you updated and revised content built on the basic understanding that medicine does not work in a vacuum but rather alongside other disciplines to provide the environment for a healthy and fulfilling long life. Edited by alumni and senior faculty at McGill University with international contributions this book advocates the achievement of better longer satisfying and more productive lives for older persons. It is a helpful resource for physicians professional caregivers therapists students and residents in medical and nursing disciplines who care for our burgeoning older population and need to know what to look for and when to consult specialists. Key Features:1. Follows a uniform structure with many chapters having a hypothetical vignette for instructional purposes and with the clinical chapters detailing the features and diagnosis of given conditions along with possible management protocols specific to afflicted older individuals. 2. Builds on the success of the previous four editions to provide high-quality content from international experts for physicians and other caregivers in the field. 3. Provides possible management for pressing problems including the nursing home challenge pandemics such as COVID and precision therapy for cancer. | The Care of the Older Person

GBP 39.99
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The New Cosmic Onion Quarks and the Nature of the Universe

The New Cosmic Onion Quarks and the Nature of the Universe

Not since Newton�s apple has there been a physics phenomenon as deliciously appealing to the masses as Frank Close�s Cosmic Onion. Widely embraced by scientists and laypersons alike the book quickly became an international bestseller. Translated into seven languages it propelled the author to become a worldwide celebrity as well as an inspiration to a generation of scientists. The book�s title itself has entered popular usage as a metaphor for the layers that can be peeled away to understand the foundations of the physical world from dimensions and galaxies to atoms and quarks. �Close is a lucid reliable and enthusiastic guide to the strange and wonderful microcosmic world that dwells deep within reality� � Frank Wilczek Herman Feshbach Professor of Physics MIT 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics NEW Material Explains the principles behind the Hadron Collider as well as the potential it presents Considers the recent development of the Electroweak Theory as a law of nature Explores the mysteries uncovered and the ones that may be in store with regard to top and bottom quarks Keeping still-pertinent contents from the original volume that caught the world�s attention in 1983 this fresh edition of the Cosmic Onion includes extensive new material to reflect new views of the | The New Cosmic Onion Quarks and the Nature of the Universe

GBP 180.00
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The Economics of International Trade and the Environment

The Economics of International Trade and the Environment

Issues related to environmental protection and trade liberalization have moved to the forefront of international policy agendas. The Economics of International Trade and the Environment explores - from an economic standpoint - many of the questions that are germane in increasing our knowledge of environmental policy in the presence of international trade and trade policy in the presence of environmental externalities. Ultimately we must ask What can economic theory tell us about the connections between environmental and trade policy? This book uses the tools of game and microeconomic theory to analyze diverse issues such as: the effects of international trade in waste products on illegal disposal the nature of environmental policy when market structure and plant locations are endogenous and the issue of ecological dumping. The authors apply economic theory to practical settings to ascertain the extent to which this theory can inform policy decisions about problems at the interface of international trade and the environment. Edited by well-known researchers and authors this is the only resource that can serve as an effective guide to the theoretical and empirical literature on international trade and the environment. The Economics of International Trade and the Environment provides comprehensive coverage on a wide variety of topics and contains the most recent contributions in this area and is suitable as a graduate course in Economics and International Trade

GBP 59.99
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The Biology of Lungfishes

The Biology of Lungfishes

The Biology of Lungfishes presents an up-to-date collection of reviews on some of the most important aspects of the life of lungfishes. The book draws on contributions from well-known experts with a long record of scientific work within their respective fields. The general natural history of the three genera of lungfishes the fascinating fossil story and modern ideas of lungfish phylogeny form the main part of the text. The book also covers the morphology and physiology of various organs.

GBP 69.99
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Understanding the Universe The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks

Understanding the Universe The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks

Understanding the Universe: The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks explores how all areas of physics from the very smallest scales to the very largest come together to form our current understanding of the Universe. It takes readers on a fascinating journey from the Big Bang and how the Universe has evolved to how it appears now and the possibilities for how it will continue to evolve in the future. It also explores the latest exciting developments in the area and how they impact our understanding of the Universe such as quantum chromodynamics black holes dark energy and gravitational waves. Equally importantly it explains how we have come to know all of this about the Universe and details the limitations of our current understanding. This book is accessible to all introductory undergraduate students interested in the physical sciences. It prioritises a non-mathematical approach so it can be understood by all students with only two algebraic equations in the book and any numerical calculations shown are limited to simple arithmetic. Key Features: Combines current understanding of quantum physics and cosmology and includes the latest exciting developments from the field. Provides an accessible introduction to the topic focusing on a non-mathematical presentation. Presents a comprehensive narrative on the subject and a coherent story. | Understanding the Universe The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks

GBP 44.99
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The Science of Soccer

The Science of Soccer

Updated and revised throughout this new edition of The Science of Soccer applies scientific analysis to football giving us the answers to questions like what's the chance of a team that wins the Premiership also winning the Cup? Can you predict how many goals will be scored? What's the best height for footballers? Is the team that wins the league the best team? Starting with a qualitative description of the basic physics that relate to the ball and its bounce the author then moves through kicks and throws to a simple account of the more complex physics of a ball in flight. Fulfilling your scientific curiosity this book uncovers aspects of the game that are not normally discussed. It includes a look at game theory how the rules affect the flow and enjoyment of the game unusual statistics about players and an insight into the economics of the game. For those with a more mathematical interest in the physics the final chapter provides a readable account of the theory behind the beautiful game. Features: Accessible to anyone interested in understanding more about the science behind the sport Updated throughout with new content on transfer fees wages and the top goal-scorers Discusses topics not explored in current literature including rudimentary game theory

GBP 21.99
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The Astronomy Revolution 400 Years of Exploring the Cosmos

The Astronomy Revolution 400 Years of Exploring the Cosmos

Some 400 years after the first known patent application for a telescope by Hans Lipperhey The Astronomy Revolution: 400 Years of Exploring the Cosmos surveys the effects of this instrument and explores the questions that have arisen out of scientific research in astronomy and cosmology. Inspired by the international New Vision 400 conference held in Beijing in October 2008 this interdisciplinary volume brings together expanded and updated contributions from 26 esteemed conference speakers and invited others. Looking beyond questions of science to the role of moral responsibility in human civilizations the book offers the unique vantage points of contributions from both Eastern and Western cultures. Extensively illustrated in full color this book consists of six parts. Aimed at young scientists the first part presents perspectives on creativity and technology in scientific discovery. In the second part contributors examine how the telescope has impacted our knowledge of the Universe—from the formation of galaxies to the death of stars. The third part of the book outlines some of the challenges we face in understanding dark matter dark energy black holes and cosmic rays and the fourth part discusses new technologies that will be useful in attacking new and unresolved questions. The fifth part of the book examines the intellectual impact that the telescope has had on society in China and in the West. The book concludes with an investigation of big questions: What is the origin of the laws of physics as we know them? Are these laws the same everywhere? How do these scientific laws relate to the moral laws of society? Does what we know depend on cultural ways of asking the questions? Is there life elsewhere? And what about the questions that science cannot answer? Celebrating the historical significance of the telescope this unique book seeks to inspire all those involved or interested i | The Astronomy Revolution 400 Years of Exploring the Cosmos

GBP 59.99
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High Score Expanded The Illustrated History of Electronic Games 3rd Edition

High Score Expanded The Illustrated History of Electronic Games 3rd Edition

In this lavishly illustrated full-color retrospective discover never-before-seen photos that bring to life the people and stories behind the most popular games of all time including Space Invaders Pac-Man Centipede Donkey Kong Asteroids SimCity Quake Myst Tomb Raider and more. This is the inside scoop on the history successes tricks and even failures of the entire electronic games industry. | High Score Expanded The Illustrated History of Electronic Games 3rd Edition

GBP 48.99
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Novel Plant Protein Processing Developing the Foods of the Future

Novel Plant Protein Processing Developing the Foods of the Future

Proteins serve as an important nutritional as well as structural component of foods. Not only do they provide an array of amino acids necessary for maintaining human health but also act as thickening stabilizing emulsifying foaming gelling and binding agents. The ability of a protein to possess and demonstrate such unique functional properties depends largely on its inherent structure configuration and how they interact with other food constituents like polysaccharides lipids and polyphenolic compounds. Proteins from animal sources have superior functionality higher digestibility and lower anti-nutrient components than plant proteins. However consumer preferences are evolving worldwide for ethically and sustainably sourced clean cruelty-free vegan or vegetarian plant-based food products. Unlike proteins from animal sources plant proteins are more versatile religiously and culturally acceptable among vegetarian and vegan consumers and associated with lower food processing waste water and soil requirement. Thus the processing and utilization of plant proteins have gained worldwide attention and as such numerous scientific studies are focusing on enhancing the utilization of plant proteins in food and pharmaceutical products through various processing and modification techniques to improve their techno-functional properties bioactivity bioavailability and digestibility. Novel Plant Protein Processing: Developing the Foods of the Future presents a roadmap for plant protein science and technology which will focus on plant protein ingredient development plant protein modification and the creation of plant protein-based novel foods. Key Features: Includes complete information about novel plant protein processing for use as future foods Presents a roadmap to upscale the meat analog technological processes Discusses marketing limitations of plant based proteins and future opportunities This book highlights the important scientific technological advancements that are being deployed in the future foods using plant proteins concerns opportunities and challenges and as an alternative to maintaining a healthy and sustainable modern food supply. It covers the most recent research related to the plant protein-based future foods which include their extraction isolation modification characterization development and final applications. It also covers the formulation and challenges: emphasis on the modification for a specific use legal aspects business perspective and future challenges. This book is useful for researchers readers scientists and industrial people to find information easily. | Novel Plant Protein Processing Developing the Foods of the Future

GBP 170.00
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