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Medicine: general issues

Hardback. The obesity epidemic has a disproportionate impact on communities that are hard-hit by social and economic disadvantages. This book explores effective models for treating and preventing obesity in such communities. Editor(s): Brennan, Virginia M.; Kumanyika, Shiriki K.; Zambrana, Ruth Enid. Num Pages: 416 pages, 19, 19 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421415444
ISBN
9781421415444
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.49

hardcover. This title drills deeply into the broken American health care industry-demonstrating how the medical industry's self-serving interests have run afoul of safe care. Written by passionate experts in multiple relevant fields, this book shows readers how the system works, why it works this way, how it harms and often kills people and how we can fix it. Editor(s): Brown, Cheryl L.; James, John T. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442231603
ISBN
9781442231603
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.45

Hardback. Editor(s): Byrne, Don; Alvarenga, Marlies E. Num Pages: 1182 pages, 35 black & white illustrations, 58 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 72. Weight in Grams: 2184.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Number of pages
1182
Condition
New
SKU
V9789812872050
ISBN
9789812872050
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 908.76

hardcover. This text provides a review of the roles of specific nutrients in maintaining the immune response and host protection against infection. It also considers the influence of various factors, such as exercise and ageing, on the interaction between nutrition and immune function Editor(s): Calder, Phillip C.; Field, C.J.; Gill, H.S. Series: Frontiers in Nutritional Science S. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1157.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851995830
ISBN
9780851995830
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.58

Paperback. With contributions by numerous experts Editor(s): Carafoli, E.; Krebs, Joachim. Series: Topics in Biological Inorganic Chemistry. Num Pages: 188 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: MBGR; MFG; MMG; PNK; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642635328
ISBN
9783642635328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 236.36

Hardback. Contributors to this volume write from a variety of theoretical perspectives in the humanities. They also articulate conceptions of philosophy of medicine and bioethics from various practice experiences, and bring critical attention to aspects of the contemporary health policy. Editor(s): Carson, Ronald A.; Burns, Chester R. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792335450
ISBN
9780792335450
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.94

Hardback. Covers tutorial and research contributions on the use of dynamical systems and stochastic models in disease dynamics. This book is useful to beginning graduate students in applied mathematics, scientists, or mathematicians who want to enter the fields of mathematical and theoretical epidemiology. Editor(s): Castillo-Chavez, Carlos; BIes, Dawn; Blower, Sally; Van Den Driessche, Pauline; Kirschner, Denise; Yakubu, Abdul-Aziz. Series: The IMA Volumes in Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
378
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387953540
ISBN
9780387953540
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.77

hardcover. Includes research contributions on the use of dynamical systems and stochastic models in disease dynamics. This book is of interest to graduate students in applied mathematics, scientists in the natural, social, and health sciences or mathematicians who want to enter the field of mathematical or theoretical epidemiology. Editor(s): Castillo-Chavez, Carlos; BIes, Dawn; Van De Driessche, Pauline; Blower, Sally; Kirschner, Denise; Yakubu, Abdul-Aziz. Series: The IMA Volumes in Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 745.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
387
Condition
New
Edition
2002nd Edition
SKU
V9780387953557
ISBN
9780387953557
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 240.06

Hardback. Reveals the social inequalities that often represent significant threats to the health and well being of the poor, ethnic minorities, and women. This book defines an anthropology of policy concerned with decision-making and the impact of health policy on human lives. It is of interest to researchers and practitioners in medical anthropology. Editor(s): Castro, Arachu; Singer, Merrill. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 184 x 32. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780759105102
ISBN
9780759105102
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.90

Paperback. Editor(s): Chan, Yoo Kuen; Ng, Kwee Peng; Sim, Debra Si Mui. Num Pages: 281 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, 31 colou. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMK; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319355634
ISBN
9783319355634
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 139.62

Paperback. Editor(s): Chen, Kaixian; Lin, Qishui; Wu, Jiarui. Num Pages: 64 pages, 11 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JM; KJMV6; MBN; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 203 x 5. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642053375
ISBN
9783642053375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 116.15

hardcover. Handbook of Neuroethics Editor(s): Clausen, Jens; Levy, Neil. Num Pages: 1882 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; LNTM; MBDC; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 241 x 117. Weight in Grams: 3330.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
1882
Condition
New
Edition
2015th Edition
SKU
V9789400747067
ISBN
9789400747067
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 1,123.10

Hardback. Obesity is considered as top at risk condition in the world and it is mandatory to identify the physiopathological causes involved in adipose tissue enlargement. This volume provides insights into the biology of a complex endocrine organ: the adipose tissue. Editor(s): Clement, Karine; Spiegelman, Bruce M.; Christen, Yves. Series: Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions. Num Pages: 147 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
147
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642135163
ISBN
9783642135163
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 250.17

Paperback. Editor(s): Climent, Carlos E.; Burns, Barbara J. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBPC; MJCM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 357.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984
Number of pages
223
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401167154
ISBN
9789401167154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.47

Paperback. , bring together experts to address the importance of caring, the reasons why it has eroded, and measures that can strengthen caring as provided by health professionals, families, communities, and society. Editor(s): Cluff, Leighton E.; Binstock, Robert H. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801874437
ISBN
9780801874437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.16

Paperback. Integrative Environmental Medicine is the most up-to-date, evidence-based resource for clinicians on the history, regulation and effects of modern day environmental chemicals and radiation on human health. Editor(s): Cohen, Aly; Vom Saal, Frederick S. Series Editor(s): Weil, Dr. Andrew. Series: Weil Integrative Medicine Library. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH2; MJJ; MMGT; MMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 28. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780190490911
ISBN
9780190490911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.64

Hardback. Editor(s): Cohen, I. Glenn; Hoffman, Allison; Sage, William M. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 1232 pages. BIC Classification: L; LNTM; MBDC; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 184 x 62. Weight in Grams: 2160.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
1232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199366521
ISBN
9780199366521
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 283.96

Hardback. Editor(s): Collen, Morris F.; Ball, Marion J. Series: Health Informatics. Num Pages: 777 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBF; MBGT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1328.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
777
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447167310
ISBN
9781447167310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.14

Hardback. This engaging and accessible reader takes a social problems approach to health and medicine, providing a broad and critical lens on contemporary health problems. Editor(s): Conrad, Peter; Leiter, Valerie. Series: Understanding Social Problems: An SSSP Presidential Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; MBN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 261 x 184 x 23. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742528567
ISBN
9780742528567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.02

paperback. This engaging and accessible reader takes a social problems approach to health and medicine, providing a broad and critical lens on contemporary health problems. Editor(s): Conrad, Peter; Leiter, Valerie. Series: Understanding Social Problems: An SSSP Presidential Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; MBN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 177 x 17. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742528574
ISBN
9780742528574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.86

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