×


 x 

Shopping cart

Medicine

Results 6901 - 6920 of 23988

Medicine

Hardback. Considers the interface between the social institutions of gender and Western medicine. This book offers a distinct feminist viewpoint to analyze issues of power and politics concerning physical illness. Series: Gender Lens Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSJ; MBNH; MBNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780759102378
ISBN
9780759102378
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.40

Hardback. Focuses on the rites of giving birth from a cross-cultural perspective. This book describes the many customs surrounding birth through infancy, such as attitudes and techniques in childbirth, and the influence of societal factors that differentiate Western from non-Western maternal birthing positions, the art of midwifery, and customs and beliefs. Editor(s): Dundes, Lauren. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBT; JHMC; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780759102644
ISBN
9780759102644
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 164.00

Paperback. Focuses on the rites of giving birth from a cross-cultural perspective. This book describes the many customs surrounding birth through infancy, such as attitudes and techniques in childbirth, the influence of societal factors that differentiate Western from non-Western maternal birthing positions, the art of midwifery, and customs and beliefs. Editor(s): Dundes, Lauren. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBT; JHMC; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 143 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780759102651
ISBN
9780759102651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.07

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

Hardback. Num Pages: 244 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM; MJT; MMZR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761809111
ISBN
9780761809111
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.64

hardcover. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JHBK; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780761809128
ISBN
9780761809128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.45

hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: MJN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761814962
ISBN
9780761814962
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.28

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JP; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761816010
ISBN
9780761816010
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.50

Hardback. This account of the history of US health policy pinpoints the lessons of what does and does not work in health care policy and implementation. The study is focused on the origins, development and demise of one of the Great Society programmes to ensure all Americans had access to medical advances. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; JPQB; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761817758
ISBN
9780761817758
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.49

Hardback. Serves as a reference work on the philosophical, theological, and scientific aspects of medical missions. This study surveys the missions from their beginnings in the fifteenth century until the turn of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCX7; MB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 176 x 35. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761833192
ISBN
9780761833192
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.01

Paperback. This book points out the close similarity between the loving connections of Christians and therapeutic relationships between psychotherapists and clients. It discusses the nature of psychotherapy, the nature of 'cures,' and the credentials of qualified psychotherapists. Chapters focus on the nature of Christian connection and ways to improve it. Num Pages: 102 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV3; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 167.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
102
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761853978
ISBN
9780761853978
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.90

Hardback. This volume presents studies contributing to the enhancement of the outcomes research paradigm on public health by incorporating economic and social interactions within the health care delivery, clinical decision-making and outcomes systems. Editor(s): Farquhar, Irina; Summers, Kent; Sorkin, Alan L. Series: Research in Human Capital and Development. Num Pages: 468 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
468
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762306978
ISBN
9780762306978
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 245.46

Hardback. The papers included in this volume may be categorized loosely into four sections about health care management, including theoretical perspectives, the role and impact of managed care, the evolution of the health professions, and enhancing health care organizational performance. Editor(s): Blair, John D.; Fottler, Myron D.; Savage, Grant T. Series: Advances in Health Care Management. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762308026
ISBN
9780762308026
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.95

Hardback. This text deals with issues of growing importance in both the US health care system and health care systems across the world. Papers deal with a variety of topics, including a focus on consumers and the varying roles the play in the emerging and changing US health care system. Editor(s): Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs. Series: Research in the Sociology of Health Care. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762308088
ISBN
9780762308088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 223.05

Hardback. In this volume, recent advances in technological applications for individuals with learning and behavioural disabilities are described and discussed, in a collection that includes reviews of research, and original research reports. Editor(s): Scruggs, T.E.; Mastropieri, M.A. Series: Advances in Learning & Behavioral Disabilities. Num Pages: 270 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSG; JNV; MMZ; TBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762308156
ISBN
9780762308156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 210.67

hardcover. This volume is directed toward researchers and health professionals with an interest in the interstices of social networks and health. It consists of original papers that address critical themes in health-related social network research and disease prevention. Editor(s): Levy, Judith A.; Pescosolido, B.A. (Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA). Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780762308811
ISBN
9780762308811
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 208.28

Hardback. Attempts to reflect the cutting-edge research in the area from several countries in terms of causes, experiences, and outcomes of sport-related pain and injury. Editor(s): Young, Kevin. Series: Research in the Sociology of Sport. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; MMS; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762308842
ISBN
9780762308842
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.01

Hardback. The papers in this collection cover diverse disciplines in examining approaches to improve job stress research. The contributors explore historical and current perspectives on stress and its impact on health. Editor(s): Perrewe, Pamela L.; Ganster, Daniel C. Series: Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; MMRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762309702
ISBN
9780762309702
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.33

Hardback. Criminal offenders with serious mental health problems pose a difficult problem for courts and the law enforcement industry. The contributors to this collection explore the key issues of the problem and discuss radical solutions like new community-based approaches for serving offenders. Editor(s): Fisher, William H. Series: Research in Community & Mental Health S. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; JFS; JKVQ1; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762309726
ISBN
9780762309726
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.30

Hardback. Presents an examination of occupational stress, health and well being, with particular emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of occupational stress. This book presents a critical assessment of issues in occupational stress and well being. Editor(s): Ganster, Daniel C.; Perrewe, Pamela L. Series: Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being. Num Pages: 424 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762310579
ISBN
9780762310579
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.93

Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!