Space Physiology and Medicine: From Evidence to Practice
Arnauld E. Nicogossian (Ed.)
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Description for Space Physiology and Medicine: From Evidence to Practice
Hardback. Editor(s): Nicogossian, Arnauld E.; Williams, Richard S.; Huntoon, Carolyn Leach; Doarn, Charles R.; Polk, James D.; Schneider, Victor S. Num Pages: 509 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 186 colour illustrations, 189 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; MJL; MMKL; MMRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210. Weight in Grams: 1679.
As space medicine evolved from the late 1950s onward, the need arose for a ready reference for students and practitioners on the basic concepts of this new specialty. Through three editions edited by leaders in the development of space medicine, this classic text has met the need. This fourth edition of Space Physiology and Medicine provides succinct, evidence-based summaries of the current knowledge base in space medicine and serves as a source of information on the space environment, responses, and practices. Additionally, there is extensive online material available for each chapter, featuring overviews and self-study questions.
As space medicine evolved from the late 1950s onward, the need arose for a ready reference for students and practitioners on the basic concepts of this new specialty. Through three editions edited by leaders in the development of space medicine, this classic text has met the need. This fourth edition of Space Physiology and Medicine provides succinct, evidence-based summaries of the current knowledge base in space medicine and serves as a source of information on the space environment, responses, and practices. Additionally, there is extensive online material available for each chapter, featuring overviews and self-study questions.
Product Details
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1679g
Number of Pages
509
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781493966509
SKU
V9781493966509
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About Arnauld E. Nicogossian (Ed.)
Arnauld E. Nicogossian, MD, FACPM, FACP Distinguished Research Professor Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University Senior Editor, World Medical and Health Policy Journal, and Former NASA Associate Administrator, Office of Life and Microgravity Sciences and Applications Arlington, VA, USA Richard S. Williams, MD, FACS Chief Health and Medical Officer National Aeronautics and Space ... Read more
Reviews for Space Physiology and Medicine: From Evidence to Practice
This book was awarded by The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) in 2018 with the Life Science Book Award. There is no question but this is a stunning textbook of use in a variety of settings. Certainly flight surgeons, biomedical researchers, and other scientists will view it a major boon to their efforts. ... Read more