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Hardback. Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States. This book describes and explains every aspect of the procedure, including, Symptoms of gynecological disorders that may require uterine fibroid removal or hysterectomy; and the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging techniques. Series: A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21, 21 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJT; VFDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421416304
- ISBN
- 9781421416304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.54
€ 51.99
€ 43.54
Hardback. Drawing on a diverse range of sources-including patient testimonies; the writings of physicians, historians, and poets; and official publications of the Roman state-Patients and Healers in the High Roman Empire is a groundbreaking history of the culture of classical medicine. Num Pages: 208 pages, 4, 4 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 398.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421416281
- ISBN
- 9781421416281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.12€ 56.48
€ 61.12
€ 56.48
Paperback. Few diseases have provoked as many wild moralistic leaps or stringent attempts to measure, classify, and define risk and treatment standards as AIDS. In this book, the author documents the emergence of a diverse range of community-based, nongovernmental, and civil society groups engaged in patient-focused AIDS advocacy worldwide. Num Pages: 344 pages, 8, 7 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFFH2; LNTJ; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415970
- ISBN
- 9781421415970
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Condition: New
€ 52.61
€ 52.61
Paperback. Based on extensive reviews of medical literature and archives, this historical perspective on medical decision making and risk highlights personal, professional, and community outcomes. Num Pages: 336 pages, 25, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBX; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415758
- ISBN
- 9781421415758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.61
€ 35.99
€ 30.61
Paperback. 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: 234 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 606.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415451
- ISBN
- 9781421415451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.54
€ 51.99
€ 43.54
Paperback. Broad in scope and sweep, Hamlin's study is a reflection of how the meanings of diseases continue to shift, affecting not only the identities we create but often our ability to survive. Series: Johns Hopkins Biographies of Disease. Num Pages: 400 pages, 20, 11 black & white halftones, 9 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 468.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415024
- ISBN
- 9781421415024
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Condition: New
€ 36.98
€ 36.98
Hardback. Greene's history sheds light on the controversies shadowing the success of generics: problems with the generalizability of medical knowledge, the fragile role of science in public policy, and the increasing role of industry, marketing, and consumer logics in late-twentieth-century and early twenty-first century health care. Num Pages: 368 pages, 17, 8 black & white halftones, 9 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCQ; MBN; MMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 634.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421414935
- ISBN
- 9781421414935
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.61
€ 35.99
€ 30.61
Hardback. Anyone working in the area of disease transmission, particularly those employing predictive maps, will find Peterson's book both inspiring and indispensable. Num Pages: 224 pages, 35, 19 black & white line drawings, 16 maps. BIC Classification: MBNS; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 184 x 17. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421414737
- ISBN
- 9781421414737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.92
€ 96.92
Paperback. Drawing on medicine, social science, philosophy, and religion to provide a broad perspective on aging, Aging Together offers a vision of relationships filled with love, joy, and hope in the face of a condition that all too often elicits anxiety, hopelessness, and despair. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413754
- ISBN
- 9781421413754
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.61
€ 35.99
€ 30.61
Hardback. This book captures that heady, fleeting moment when a biologist could expect to do great science through the private sector and be rewarded with both wealth and scientific acclaim. Num Pages: 264 pages, 12, 12 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KNDH1; KNDP; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413402
- ISBN
- 9781421413402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.48
€ 46.48
Paperback. The fascinating history in Aging Bones will appeal to students and scholars in the history of medicine, health policy, gerontology, endocrinology, and orthopedics, as well as anyone who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Series: Johns Hopkins Biographies of Disease. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: MBX; MJE; VFDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413181
- ISBN
- 9781421413181
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.47
€ 30.99
€ 26.47
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413020
- ISBN
- 9781421413020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.12€ 56.48
€ 61.12
€ 56.48
Paperback. Sociology and pre-med students, especially those prepping for the new MCAT section on social and behavioral sciences, will appreciate the discussion questions, glossary of key terms, and CLASSIFY mnemonic. Editor(s): Jutel, Annemarie Goldstein; Dew, Kevin. Num Pages: 264 pages, 7, 7 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 254 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413006
- ISBN
- 9781421413006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.76
€ 52.76
Paperback. This book will be of interest to practitioners, scholars, and students in public health as well as those framing and implementing health policies in the private and public sectors. Editor(s): Galambos, Louis; Sturchio, Jeffrey L. Num Pages: 184 pages, 9, 9 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JPP; LNTJ; MBN; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421412924
- ISBN
- 9781421412924
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.82
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Hardback. Describes evidence-based and evidence-supported treatments for traumatized children and adolescents, information on research and theory underlying the interventions, and explanations of treatment protocols. This title focuses particular attention on special populations and cultural differences. Editor(s): Reece, Robert M.; Hanson, Rochelle F.; Sargent, John. Num Pages: 392 pages, 10, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFFE1; MBPK; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 213 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1292.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421412726
- ISBN
- 9781421412726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.54€ 86.50
€ 95.54
€ 86.50
Paperback. "-JAMA"An important book, for students of Christian theology who understand health and healing to be topics of theological interest, and for health care practitioners who seek a historical perspective on the development of the ethos of their vocation."-Journal of Religion and Health Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; MBX; PDX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421412160
- ISBN
- 9781421412160
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
€ 33.99
€ 29.04
Paperback. With a firm grasp on the hard truths of real-world problems, Tapping into 'The Wire' helps undo misconceptions and encourage a dialogue of understanding. Num Pages: 234 pages, 15, 15 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APT; JFFH1; JFSG; JKV; MBN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421411903
- ISBN
- 9781421411903
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
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€ 29.04
Paperback. The questions it raises touch on ongoing controversies about newborn screening and what happens to blood samples collected at birth. Series: Johns Hopkins Biographies of Disease. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12, 12 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBX; MFN; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421411316
- ISBN
- 9781421411316
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
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€ 29.04
Paperback. IBS, which affects almost one in six Americans, is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation. Drawing on his many years of experience treating people who have symptoms of IBS, the author explains normal digestion, the causes of IBS, how IBS is diagnosed, and what to expect with treatment. Series: A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book. Num Pages: 392 pages, 20, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJH; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 227 x 23. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- second edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421411156
- ISBN
- 9781421411156
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.86
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€ 23.86
Paperback. With the author's intimate knowledge of the suffering caused by this disease, Schizophrenia emphasizes research strategies, the importance of sound scientific approaches, and the challenges that remain. Num Pages: 232 pages, 11, 11 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBX; MMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421410913
- ISBN
- 9781421410913
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.86
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Paperback. As Horwitz explores the history and multiple identities of anxiety-melancholia, nerves, neuroses, phobias, and so on-it becomes clear that every age has had its own anxieties and that culture plays a role in shaping how anxiety is expressed. Series: Johns Hopkins Biographies of Disease. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBX; MMJ; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421410807
- ISBN
- 9781421410807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
€ 33.99
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Paperback. Children's dental health involves much more than a toothbrush. This title includes topics such as: how thumb sucking and pacifiers affect teeth; how to brush your young children's teeth; how to calm a child who is afraid of the dentist; how to help special needs children get proper dental care; and how medical problems affect teeth. Num Pages: 296 pages, 12, 12 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJW; MMD; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421410630
- ISBN
- 9781421410630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.90
€ 28.90
Hardback. Medicine and public health clearly advanced during the war-and continued to do so after military hostilities ceased. Num Pages: 400 pages, 19, 19 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 31. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421409993
- ISBN
- 9781421409993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.33
€ 44.99
€ 37.33
Hardback. He has seen great achievements arise from great suffering and feels that understanding depression can provide important insights into happiness. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: MMH; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421409337
- ISBN
- 9781421409337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.93
€ 37.93