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Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
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
hardcover. Written by leading experts, this book reviews the contemporary research evidence for the health benefits of a diet rich in olive oil. It focuses on the role of olive oil in reducing the incidence of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes, and the effect of olive oil on the immune system. Editor(s): Quiles, J. L. (University of Granada, Spain); Ramirez-Tortosa, C. (University of Granada, Spain); Yaqoob, Parveen. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930684
- ISBN
- 9781845930684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.01
€ 265.01
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
Paperback. Focuses on crack cocaine. In reinterpreting the crack story, this book offers fresh understandings of both drug addiction and drug prohibition. It shows how crack use arose in the face of growing unemployment, poverty, racism, and shrinking social services. It examines the crack scare as a phenomenon in its own right. Editor(s): Reinarman, Craig; Levine, Harry G. Num Pages: 359 pages, 14. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFH1; JPQB; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520202429
- ISBN
- 9780520202429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.05
€ 44.05
Hardback. The book explores the social construction of different dimensions of trauma in law and medicine. Editor(s): Sarat, Austin; Davidovitch, Nadav; Alberstein, Michal. Series: Cultural Sitings. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: LAQ; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804754057
- ISBN
- 9780804754057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.77
€ 93.77
Paperback. Presents a collection of representative historical texts that serve to trace and to illuminate the development of conceptions, policies, and treatments in public health from the dawn of Western civilization through the Progressive Era of the early twentieth century. This book provides annotated readings and biographical details. Editor(s): Schneider, Dona; Lilienfeld, David E. Num Pages: 770 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1060.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 770
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813542324
- ISBN
- 9780813542324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.34€ 58.76
€ 59.34
€ 58.76
Paperback. One of the central problems in nutrition is the difficulty of getting people to change their dietary behaviors so as to bring about an improvement in health. This book tells about the influence on human food choice. It covers topics such as: models of food choice; biological and learning influences on food choice; and, societal influences. Editor(s): Shepherd, R. (University of Surrey, UK); Raats, Monique. Series: Frontiers in Nutritional Science S. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JM; MBNH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937232
- ISBN
- 9781845937232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.84
€ 53.99
€ 51.84
Hardback. Taenia solium cysticerosis is a parasitic disease caused by the dissemination of the larval form of the pork tapeworm. This book covers basic science, epidemiology, clinical aspects, pathology, investigational aspects of neurocysticercosis and therapy and prevention. Editor(s): Singh, G.; Prabhakar, S. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: MBN; MMFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1225.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996288
- ISBN
- 9780851996288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.94
€ 205.94
Bioactives in Fruit: Health Benefits and Functional Foods aims to ummarise some of our current knowledge on the bioactive compounds that are associated with the health benefits of specific fruits with a strong emphasis on the validation of health benefits by human intervention trials. Editor(s): Skinner, Margot; Hunter, Denise. Num Pages: 542 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1108.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674970
- ISBN
- 9780470674970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.99
€ 243.99
Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging, Obesity, and Cancer
. Ed(S): Surh, Young-Joon; Song, Yong Sang; H...
Paperback. Recently, much attention has been focused on aging and obesity and the pivotal roles these conditions play in the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Editor(s): Surh, Young-Joon; Song, Yong Sang; Han, Jae Yong; Jun, Tae Won; Na, Hye-Kyung. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 198 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 178 x 8. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318426
- ISBN
- 9781573318426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.13
€ 147.13
hardcover. Helicobacter pylori is a globally significant pathogen that infects half of the population of the world. Providing a broad overview of the understanding of this pathogen, this book explores a range of topics including virulence factors, vaccine development and obstacles, epidemiology, antibiotic resistance and the role of Nod receptors. Editor(s): Sutton, P.; Mitchell, H. Series: Advances in Molecular and Cellular Microbiology. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935948
- ISBN
- 9781845935948
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.87
€ 263.87
This book demonstrates how emerging methods of translational research can be applied to important topics of interest to social and behavioural scientists. Accessible models and real-world case studies are provided to help bridge the gaps among research, policy, and practice. Editor(s): Wethington, Elaine; Dunifon, Rachel E. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JMB; MBNH9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781433811685
- ISBN
- 9781433811685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.27€ 64.47
€ 65.27
€ 64.47
Hardback. Editor(s): Zdanowicz, Nicolas; Braconier-d'Alcantara, Ann de; Beckers, Dominique; Delvenne, V.; Dubois, V.; Eeckeleers, P.; Reynaert, Ch.; Schepens, P. Num Pages: 155 pages, tables. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 187 x 17. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600217647
- ISBN
- 9781600217647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.62€ 133.76
€ 194.62
€ 133.76
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
Hardcover. First book-length treatment of model-based meta-analytic methods for descriptive epidemiology Editor(s): Flaxman, Abraham. Series: Publications on Global Health, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Num Pages: 600 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 186 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295991849
- ISBN
- 9780295991849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.63
€ 28.63
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Apple Academic Press Inc. Canada
- Number of pages
- 211
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781482238655
- ISBN
- 9781482238655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.03
€ 63.03
Paperback. This detailed and compassionate book will be of great interest to medical professionals, students, public health policy makers, philanthropic donors, and those with a general interest in global health. Editor(s): Kushner, Adam L. Num Pages: 128 pages, 18, 14 black & white halftones, 3 black & white line drawings, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1QFG; MBN; MN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421416694
- ISBN
- 9781421416694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.97
€ 31.99
€ 26.97
Paperback. Stewart, Marten van Wijhe, Evan G. Wong Editor(s): Kushner, Adam L. Series: Operation Health. Num Pages: 136 pages, 18, 16 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSR; MBD; MBN; MNC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421422084
- ISBN
- 9781421422084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.47
€ 30.99
€ 26.47
Hardback. The new edition of this established and highly respected text is THE definitive reference in its field. Num Pages: 618 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 221 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 618
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333251
- ISBN
- 9781444333251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.25
€ 222.25
Hardcover. Editor(s): Wood, Addison K.; Macri, Dimitri G.; Procaccini, Lamar D. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 267 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616686963
- ISBN
- 9781616686963
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.89€ 190.29
€ 278.89
€ 190.29