Medicine: general issues
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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
€ 104.49
The Truth About Big Medicine. Righting the Wrongs for Better Health Ca...
. Ed(S): Brown, Cheryl L.; James, John T.
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 191.94
Mathematical Approaches for Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Disease...
. Ed(S): Castillo-Chavez, Carlos; Bies, Dawn;...
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
€ 192.77
Mathematical Approaches for Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Disease...
. Ed(S): Castillo-Chavez, Carlos; Bies, Dawn;...
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642053375
- ISBN
- 9783642053375
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Condition: New
€ 116.15
€ 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
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 250.17
€ 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.
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- 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
€ 63.47
The Lost Art of Caring. A Challenge to Health Professionals, Families,...
. Ed(S): Cluff, Leighton E.; Binstock, Robert...
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 75.86