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Medicine: general issues
paperback. Provides a set of appraisal tools to guide those considering a preventive action to make sure that it is effective (does more good than harm), efficient (is a competitive use of scarce resources), and equitable in its impact across society. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: MBN; MBNS; MJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198725862
- ISBN
- 9780198725862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.64
€ 69.64
Paperback. Obesity represents the second leading cause of preventable mortality in the United States each year behind only cigarette smoking. Underlying causes of obesity include genetic propensity, inadequate physical activity and poor nutritional habits. A wide variety of complex behaviors contribute to the development of both childhood and adult obesity. Num Pages: 304 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 202 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405103442
- ISBN
- 9781405103442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.36
€ 83.36
hardcover. This is the story of a man and an institution. A world-renowned psychiatrist and first director-general of the World Health Organization, Brock Chisholm was one of the most influential Canadians of the twentieth century, yet is little-known today. Num Pages: 288 pages, 19 b/w photos, 14 tables. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLW3; JPSN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814768
- ISBN
- 9780774814768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.67
€ 47.67
Hardback. A collection of readily reproducible laboratory methods for the determination of various pathogenic microorganisms, their effects, and possible measures that can be taken to counter them. Editor(s): Spencer, John F.T.; Ragout de Spencer, Alicia. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 550 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588291172
- ISBN
- 9781588291172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.78
€ 197.78
Paperback. The Catholic Church has cared for the sick and dying of the world as an extension of the healing ministry of Jesus. This book is collection of contemporary essays that represent the efforts of Catholic scholarship in the field of health care and medical ethics. It addresses topics such as artificial reproduction, contraception, abortion, and more. Editor(s): Morris, John F. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCM; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813214832
- ISBN
- 9780813214832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.41
€ 46.41
Paperback. The must-have statistics guide for students of health services Statistics for Health Care Management and Administration is a unique and invaluable resource for students of health care administration and public health. Series: Public Health/Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBPM; UFCE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118712658
- ISBN
- 9781118712658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 155.56
€ 155.56
Paperback.
This resource provides students with a thorough foundation in operations management, supply chain management, and the strategic implementation of programs, techniques, and tools for reducing costs and improving quality in health care organizations. Num Pages: 576 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 29. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118109779
- ISBN
- 9781118109779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.05
€ 119.05
Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Hoover Institution Press
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817910648
- ISBN
- 9780817910648
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.72
€ 27.72
Hardback. An indispensable resource for those involved in public health and health policy, this book uses Dr. Wennberg's pioneering research to provide a framework for understanding the health care crisis in the USA, and outlines a roadmap for real change in the future. Num Pages: 344 pages, 38 b&w line. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199731787
- ISBN
- 9780199731787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Paperback. Editor(s): Upledger Institute. Num Pages: 430 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH; VF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556436055
- ISBN
- 9781556436055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.26
€ 25.99
€ 23.26
Paperback. Series: California/ Milbank Books on Health & the Public. Num Pages: 360 pages, 12 b/w photographs, 9 tables. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 260 x 24. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274525
- ISBN
- 9780520274525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Paperback. This work looks at the argument that fossil fuels are the major culprit in the production of particle air pollution. It cites studies on animals and epidemiological studies, and includes models describing mechanisms by which the effects of the particulates can be induced. Editor(s): Spengler, John D.; Wilson, Richard. Num Pages: 266 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674240773
- ISBN
- 9780674240773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.75
€ 24.99
€ 21.75
Hardcover. In this work, health care experts identify and assess the challenges and opportunities raised by America's emerging competitive health care system. As the authors explain, health care markets have characteristics that do not conform to competitive conditions. Num Pages: 405 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW; KJF; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787903091
- ISBN
- 9780787903091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.29
€ 92.29
Hardback. Features reviews of health care management, linking concerns about health care workforce management with health care organization management issues. This book focuses on health care workforce management issues, including allied health professionals, nurses, and physicians, and on health care organization management issues. Editor(s): Savage, Grant T.; Fottler, Myron D. Series: Advances in Health Care Management. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848556720
- ISBN
- 9781848556720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.96
€ 107.96
Hardback. Examines the health care and hospital industries and their relation to entrepreneurial action and strategy. This work helps to recognize and address the often elusive phenomenon of successful strategic choice over environmental determinism, which is aided by quality strategic thinking and decisive entrepreneurial actions. Editor(s): Blair, John D.; Fottler, Myron D.; Ford, Eric W.; Payne, G.Tyge. Series: Advances in Health Care Management. Num Pages: 308 pages. BIC Classification: KJM; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313280
- ISBN
- 9780762313280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.63
€ 123.63
Paperback. Providing an insight into public health for a wide range of professionals, this book takes a problem-based approach and incorporates practical advice for daily practice. Chapters aim to explore each of the ten areas of public health competence outlined by the Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Num Pages: 164 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781857755015
- ISBN
- 9781857755015
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.78
€ 64.78
Hardcover. 224 pages, Illustrations. With increasing numbers of people travelling abroad for medical or cosmetic procedures, medical tourism is now a growing niche in the tourism market. This book looks at the background and rise of health tourism, new emerging facets of the sector, and examines how health related travel fits into a tourism framework. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNSG; MBP. Dimension: 250 x 176 x 20. Weight: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936600
- ISBN
- 9781845936600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.53
€ 104.53
Paperback. A thorough introduction to IPE in health and social care for students. This second edition includes updates to research and policy contexts and provides an essential set of IPE 'do's and don'ts'. Series: Better Partnership Working Series. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; JNRV; MBP. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 131 x 200 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447329800
- ISBN
- 9781447329800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.07
€ 21.07
Paperback. Cancer has become the scourge of the twentieth century. This book explores the revolution in public health, the origins and principles of molecular biology, and our emerging understanding of the causes of cancer. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 halftones 52 line drawings 5 tables. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL; PD; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691002507
- ISBN
- 9780691002507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.10
€ 52.99
€ 38.10
Hardcover. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were one of the first chemicals discovered to cause cancer in humans. This work covers polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with larger than seven rings. It has chapters devoted to sample handling and preparation and methodology. Series: Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and its Applications. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; PNF; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471363545
- ISBN
- 9780471363545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.04
€ 277.04