Springer jun 1985 (4 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Non-commutative integration has its origin in the classical papers of Murray and von Neumann on rings of operators, and was introduced because of unsolved problems in unitary group representations and the elucidation of various aspects of quantum-mechanical formalism, together with formal calculus in such operator rings. These papers emphasized the interest in 1I -factors and pOinted out the remarkable behavior and 1 algebraic structure of the set of all unbounded closed operators a. ffiliated to such rings. The absence of power tools in functional analysis - mainly settled in their definitive form by A. Grothendieck around 1950-195- together with the pathological manipulation of algebraic operations on closed operators in Hilbert spaces, has limited ring-theory to the study of algebras of bounded operators with the main objective the difficult question of classifica tion up to isomorphisms of factors. This material has permitted a rigorous study of discrete systems in statistical mechanics but appears to be less convincing in other domains of physics (in the algebraic approach to field theory, for example). The striking role of Hamiltonians, Schrodinger operators and Lie group invariant properties in such areas of physics disappears in the so called C\*-approach. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For protophysics, the fascinating and impressive constructive re-establish ment of the foundations of science by Professor Paul Lorenzen, working with his colleagues and students of the Erlangen School, no task is more central than to.furmulate a theoretical understanding of the practical art of measurement of time. We are pleased, therefore, to have a new third edition of Peter Janich's masterful monograph on the protophysics of time, available in this English translation within the Boston Studies. We also look forward to the Boston University Symposium on protophysics in april of this year within which the full program of protophysics will be critically examined by German and American physicists and philosophers, supporters and critics. We are also grateful to Paul Lorenzen for contributing his powerful instructive essay on the 'axiomatic and constructive method' which intro duces this book. March 1985 ROBERT S. COHEN Center for the Philosophy and History of Science Boston University MARX W. WARTOFSKY Department of Philosophy Barnch College City University of New York vii PAUL LORENZEN CONSTRUCTIVE AND AXIOM A TIC METHOD Mathematics is like a big building with many apartments. We have at least Arithmetic and Analysis, Algebra and Topology - and we have Geometry and Probability-Theory. Very often the tenants of these different apartments seem not to understand each other. The Bourbaki movement promised a new unity of Mathematics by admit ting only the axiomatic method of Hilbert as genuine mathematical.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pathobiology.- Oncogene Activation by Chromosomal Translocations.- Molecular Analysis of the Human Interleukin-2 Receptor.- DNA Rearrangements as Unique Molecular Markers of Clonality, Cellular Lineage, Differentiation, and Translocation.- Animal Models of Lymphoid Cell Neoplasia.- A New Look at the Relationship of the Immune System to Neoplasia.- Epidemiology.- The Epidemiology of Lymphomas.- Clinico-Epidemiological Features of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma (ATLL) in Japan: Relations of HTLV-I/ATLV Infection to ATLL Manifestation.- Diagnosis.- Immunohistologic Techniques: Their Impact in Tumor Diagnosis with Particular Reference to Lymphomas.- Serologic Approaches to Tumor Diagnosis.- Use of Radio-Labeled Antibodies in Diagnosis and Staging of Solid Tumors.- Flow Cytometry in Lymphoma/Leukemia Diagnosis.- Clinical Aspects.- Changing Concepts in Therapy of the Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas.- Biological Approaches to the Therapy of Lymphoproliferative Diseases.- A Comparison of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome in Monkey and Man.- Human T-Lymphotropic Retrovirus (HTLV-III)-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders in Homosexual Men.- Index of Subjects.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Where do you begin to look for a recent, authoritative article on the diagnosis or management of a particular malignancy The few general on cology textbooks are generally out of date. Single papers in specialized jour nals are informative but seldom comprehensive; these are more often pre liminary reports on a very limited number of patients. Certain general jour nals frequently publish good indepth reviews of cancer topics, and published symposium lectures are often the best overviews available. Unfortunately, these reviews and supplements appear sporadically, and the reader can nev er be sure when a topic of special interest will be covered. Cancer Treatment and Research is a series of authoritative volumes which aim to meet this need. It is an attempt to establish a critical mass of oncology literature covering virtually all oncology topics, revised frequently to keep the coverage up to date, easily available on a single library shelf or by a single personal subscription. We have approached the problem in the following fashion. First, by di viding the oncology literature into specific subdivisions such as lung cancer, genitourinary cancer, pediatric oncology, etc. Second, by asking eminent authorities in each of these areas to edit a volume on the specific topic on an annual or biannual basis. Each topic and tumor type is covered in a volume appearing frequently and predictably, discussing current diagnosis, staging, markers, all forms of treatment modalities, basic biology, and more.…