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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardback. Examines the health situation of immigrants to explore the diversity of the immigrant population from a culturally-sensitive perspective. This resource also examines methodological issues, issues in clinical care and research, health and disease in specific immigrant populations, patterns of specific diseases in immigrant groups in the US. Editor(s): Loue, Sana, JD, PhD, MSSA. Num Pages: 654 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 42. Weight in Grams: 3290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 654
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306459597
- ISBN
- 9780306459597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.90
€ 208.90
Hardback. Includes discussions of rural health and policy; methodological issues in conducting research; equity in access to care; and infrastructures for the delivery of needed care. This book considers the health needs of specific rural populations, including women, children, adolescents, Native Americans, and migrant workers. Editor(s): Loue, Sana, JD, PhD, MSSA; Quill, Beth E. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 2100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306464799
- ISBN
- 9780306464799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.64
€ 144.64
Hardback. Poverty and inequality are among the most significant determinants of health. Increased inequality gaps associated with globalization have serious implications for global health. Global changes in political economy shape global health influencing who bears the burden from epidemics, unhealthy environments and lack of access to health care. Editor(s): MacLean, Sandra J.; Brown, Sherri A.; Fourie, Pieter. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS; KCP; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224247
- ISBN
- 9780230224247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.27
€ 67.27
Paperback. Explores the uneven impact of chronic illness and disability on individuals, families, and communities in diverse local and global settings. Editor(s): Manderson, Lenore; Smith-Morris, Carolyn. Series Editor(s): Marshall, Mac. Series: Studies in Medical Anthropology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: JHM; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813547473
- ISBN
- 9780813547473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.18
€ 46.99
€ 42.18
Hardback. Presents questions: What are emotions? What do we really mean by emotional development? This volume examines the subject from a variety of perspectives - biological, structuralist, functionalist, systems, and social constructionist - and examine such facets of emotion as emotional appraisal processes, feeling states, and action-tendencies. Editor(s): Mascolo, Michael; Griffin, Sharon. Series: Emotions, Personality and Psychotherapy. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; MBNH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306457227
- ISBN
- 9780306457227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.64
€ 201.64
Health Promotion and Prevention Programmes in Practice
. Ed(S): Mathar, Thomas; Jansen, Yvonne J. F....
Paperback. Editor(s): Mathar, Thomas; Jansen, Yvonne J. F. M. Num Pages: 228 pages, 4 b/w illus. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837613025
- ISBN
- 9783837613025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.93
€ 45.99
€ 32.93
Hardback. Behavioural risk factor surveillance involves systematically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data on behaviours people engage in that put their health at risk. This book is intended for those involved in planning or conducting chronic disease risk factor surveillance. Editor(s): McQueen, David V.; Puska, Pekka. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477775
- ISBN
- 9780306477775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.08
€ 133.08
hardcover. Organized around the stages of change described in the transtheoretical model by Prochaska and DiClemente, this text covers practical strategies for the treatment of addictions and compulsive behaviors. It also includes: advantages and disadvantages of the transtheoretical model; five contemporary conceptual/theoretical perspectives; and more. Editor(s): Miller, William R.; Heather, Nick. Series: NATO Science Series B. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 166 x 28. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306458521
- ISBN
- 9780306458521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 289.73
€ 289.73
Hardback. Creates a multi-disciplinary dialogue about clinician-patient communication. This book offers a description of the relevance of culture as a contextual effect that impacts the clinician-patient relationship. It addresses such topics as: oncology care; quality of life issues; supportive survivorship; cultural differences in health care; and more. Editor(s): Moore, Rhonda J. (McGill University, Montreal, Canada); Spiegel, David. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306478857
- ISBN
- 9780306478857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.53
€ 129.53
Paperback. This text looks at the psychology of women's health and health care and includes chapters on anorexia nervosa, female sexuality and health, abortion, the psychology of infertility and the psychology of lesbian health care. Editor(s): Nicolson, Paula; Ussher, Jane M.; Campling, Jo. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JMC; JMH; JN; MBN; VFDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333539620
- ISBN
- 9780333539620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.95
€ 71.95
hardcover. Since the advent of HIV virus, male latex condoms have been the mainstay of prevention efforts. This book describes a set of prevention strategies that do not solely rely on male condoms, including: the use of HIV antibody testing and 'negotiated safety'; control of sexually transmitted diseases; treatment advances as prevention; and more. Editor(s): O'Leary, Ann, Ph.D. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780306467318
- ISBN
- 9780306467318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.08
€ 133.08
Hardback. Explores the medical and psychosocial concerns and issues surrounding women living with HIV/AIDS. This book addresses the biomedical aspects of the disease, stress and coping factors, reproductive and childcare issues, access to care, needs of special populations such as drug-using women and adolescents, and policy recommendations. Editor(s): O'Leary, Ann, Ph.D.; Jemmott, Loretta Sweet. Series: AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH2; MBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306452581
- ISBN
- 9780306452581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.06
€ 188.06
Hardback. Editor(s): O'Leary, Ann; Jemmott, Loretta Sweet. Series: AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306450419
- ISBN
- 9780306450419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.71
€ 199.71
Editor(s): Omar, Hatim; Greydanus, Donald E.; Patel, Dilip R.; Merrick, Professor Joav, MD, MMedSci, DMSc. Num Pages: 477 pages, tables, charts & b/w photos. BIC Classification: MBN; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 184 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 477
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608766284
- ISBN
- 9781608766284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 368.33€ 250.03
€ 368.33
€ 250.03
Psychosocial and Public Health Impacts of New HIV Therapies
. Ed(S): Ostrow, David G.; Kalichman, Seth C.
Hardback. Addresses the issues surrounding combination drug therapies and the treatment of HIV/AIDS. This volume provides information on the pharmacology, clinical use - including adherence to treatment guidelines - prevention implications, mental health ramifications, and ethical and policy issues. Editor(s): Ostrow, David G.; Kalichman, Seth C. Series: AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306459733
- ISBN
- 9780306459733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.35
€ 132.35
Hardback. Editor(s): Ostrow, David G.; Kessler, Ronald C. Series: AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306444395
- ISBN
- 9780306444395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.44
€ 201.44
Hardback. Devoted to cancer and atherosclerosis, two of the most important proliferative pathologies in the world. This book provides a useful point of reference on the mechanisms that link cholesterol esters to cell proliferation, summarizing the advances both in basic science and clinical research. It is aimed at biomedical students and teachers. Editor(s): Pani, Alessandra (University of Cagliari, Italy); Dessi, Sandra (University of Cagliari, Italy). Series: Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 149 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 149
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306482366
- ISBN
- 9780306482366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.50
€ 130.50
Hardback. Explores both positive and negative effects and actions, focusing on issues such as the properties and composition of the vitamin, its dietary effects and the role it plays in physiological, metabolic, immune and reproductive systems. This book also examines the potential role of Vitamin E in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Editor(s): Preedy, V. R.; Watson, Ronald Ross. Num Pages: 960 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: GBC; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 223 x 65. Weight in Grams: 3250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930752
- ISBN
- 9781845930752
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.42
€ 362.42
Handbook of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
. Ed(S): Raczynski, James M.; Diclemente, Ral...
Hardback. Provides an overview of the important health promotion and disease prevention theories, methods, and policy issues. This volume reviews the applications of these theories and methods to promote health through a variety of channels, for a variety of disease outcomes, and among a variety of populations. Editor(s): Raczynski, James M.; DiClemente, Ralph J. Series: The Springer Series in Behavioral Psychophysiology and Medicine. Num Pages: 669 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 669
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306461408
- ISBN
- 9780306461408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.96
€ 256.96
hardcover. The fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. This title covers chapters including discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, and the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry. Editor(s): Rai, Mangala; Bridge, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, 26 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG; PSQ; PST; RBGB; RNCB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935344
- ISBN
- 9781845935344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70