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Paperback. The role of government in the regulation of cannabis is as hotly debated now as it was a century ago. In this lively study James Mills explores the historical background of cannabis legislation, arguing that the drive towards prohibition grew out of the politics of empire rather than scientific or rational assessment of the drug's use and effects. Num Pages: 260 pages, 8pp halftone plates. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; HBG; HBLL; HBLW; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 231 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199278817
- ISBN
- 9780199278817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.34
€ 84.34
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hoppe, Andreas. Num Pages: 156 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: JKSR; MBX; RBGF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319208459
- ISBN
- 9783319208459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.60
€ 41.99
€ 34.60
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: MBN; MBX; MJCJ; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472930330
- ISBN
- 9781472930330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.97
€ 25.99
€ 17.97
Hardback. One hundred years ago, Cecile and Oskar Vogt envisaged developments in molecular genetics and laid the foundation for modern, genetically oriented neuroscience. This title presents a picture of their personalities, which includes their struggles against the rigid rules of society, and political suppression. Series: Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement. Num Pages: 152 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: BG; MBX; MFN; MJN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 284 x 223 x 15. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783211837986
- ISBN
- 9783211837986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.59
€ 68.59
hardcover. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 238 x 25. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226280394
- ISBN
- 9780226280394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.78
€ 41.99
€ 32.78
Paperback. In a penetrating new biography of the Mauritian-born neurologist whose discoveries changed the scientific landscape, the author unravels the torment suffered by a genius driven by the unceasing conflict between his personal and professional identities. Num Pages: 293 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBX; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319352756
- ISBN
- 9783319352756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 159.55
€ 159.55
Hardcover. In a penetrating new biography of the Mauritian-born neurologist whose discoveries changed the scientific landscape, the author unravels the torment suffered by a genius driven by the unceasing conflict between his personal and professional identities. Num Pages: 281 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBX; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319030197
- ISBN
- 9783319030197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.63
€ 128.63
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313291463
- ISBN
- 9780313291463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.93€ 79.77
€ 87.93
€ 79.77
Hardcover. Obesity among American children has reached epidemic proportions. Laura Dawes traces changes in diagnosis, treatment, and popular conceptions of the most serious health problem facing American children today, and makes the case that understanding the cultural history of a disease is critical to developing effective public health policy. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; MBX; MJW; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674281448
- ISBN
- 9780674281448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.97€ 52.81
€ 56.97
€ 52.81
Hardback. This illustrated history is a comprehensive introduction to Chinese healing practices across time and cultures. Global contributions from 58 scholars in archaeology, history, anthropology, religion, and medicine make this a vital resource for those working in East Asian or world history, medical history, anthropology, biomedicine, and healing arts. Editor(s): Hinrichs, T. J.; Barnes, Linda L. Num Pages: 480 pages, 76 halftones, 5 line illust7ations, 9 maps, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; MBX; MX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 249 x 34. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674047372
- ISBN
- 9780674047372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.74
€ 76.74
paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MBX; MJC; MMDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 5. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1917
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1917th Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642894794
- ISBN
- 9783642894794
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.75
€ 70.75
Paperback. This book seeks to explain why, among the innumerable problems faced by societies, some problems in some places become viewed as critical public issues that shape health policy. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; LNTJ; MBX; MJC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413037
- ISBN
- 9781421413037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.55
€ 41.55
Hardback. This book seeks to explain why, among the innumerable problems faced by societies, some problems in some places become viewed as critical public issues that shape health policy. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; MBX; MJC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413020
- ISBN
- 9781421413020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.19€ 56.48
€ 61.19
€ 56.48
Paperback. Editor(s): Huneman, Philippe; Lambert, Gerard; Silberstein, Marc. Series: History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences. Num Pages: 231 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HP; MBX; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789402406627
- ISBN
- 9789402406627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.16
€ 66.16
Hardback. "The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders", more commonly known as the "DSM", is published by the American Psychiatric Association and aims to list and describe all mental disorders. This book offers a sustained philosophical critique of the "DSM" that addresses these concerns. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JMP; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033445
- ISBN
- 9781402033445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.00
€ 131.00
Paperback. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JMP; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048168415
- ISBN
- 9789048168415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. Num Pages: 211 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, 4 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBX; MMZ; PNV; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319428833
- ISBN
- 9783319428833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.21
€ 128.21
The collections she has selected include essays on general medical topics addressed to colleagues or disciples, some advice for individual patients (usually written at the request of the patient's doctor), and a strong dose of controversy. Series: Singleton Center Books in Premodern Europe. Num Pages: 176 pages, 4, 4 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; 3J; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421407494
- ISBN
- 9781421407494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.68
€ 60.68
Paperback. This is a detailed and comprehensive reference text for people wanting extensive background knowledge of complementary therapies and the background to their development. It also includes interesting sections on the complex relationship between eastern and western medicine; and how both have developed and progressed within the very recent past. Num Pages: 320 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: MBX; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853026409
- ISBN
- 9781853026409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Hardcover. Created by the legendary Dr. Morris F. Collen, now in his nineties, this book maps the journey from the first, basic medical informatics databases to the hugely complex information systems which are now such a fixture in clinics and hospitals around the world. Series: Health Informatics. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJP; MBPM; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857299611
- ISBN
- 9780857299611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89