Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Paperback. This Task Force report reviews the evidence that the seeds of many adult diseases are sown in utero and in infancy. The report, written by experts in the field, summarises current knowledge in this area. Series: British Nutrition Foundation. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444336788
- ISBN
- 9781444336788
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Condition: New
€ 90.74
€ 90.74
Paperback. This volume is the first of two volumes to result from the 4th International Conference on Rickettsiae and Rickettsial Diseases, in which an effort is made to address and clarify issues from clinical, diagnostic, epidemiologic, and molecular perspectives that have remained unsolved in the past. Editor(s): Hechemy, Karim E.; Oteo, Jose A.; Raoult, Didier A.; Silverman, David J.; Blanco, Jose R. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 500 pages, 10. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 668.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573316019
- ISBN
- 9781573316019
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Condition: New
€ 156.40
€ 156.40
Paperback. The worldwide epidemiology of rickettsial diseases, including veterinary rickettsiology, is the focus of this volume, which is the second volume resulting from the 4th International Conference on Rickettsiae and Rickettsial Diseases. Editor(s): Hechemy, Karim E.; Oteo, Jose A.; Raoult, Didier A.; Silverman, David J.; Blanco, Jose R. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1032.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573316392
- ISBN
- 9781573316392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 149.51
€ 149.51
Hardcover. Explores the history of vaccine development and the rise of antivaccination societies in late-nineteenth-century America. Series: Rochester Studies in Medical History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Rochester Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580465373
- ISBN
- 9781580465373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.27
€ 115.27
Paperback. The neurosciences are more than a collection of scientific practices - they offer up various ways of thinking about mind, body and society. This title casts light on the place, role and impact of neuroscience. It reflects on the insights the neurosciences have to offer sociology. Editor(s): Pickersgill, Martyn; Keulen, Ira Van. Series Editor(s): KatzRothman, Barbara. Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 366 pages, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBS; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780526324
- ISBN
- 9781780526324
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Condition: New
€ 57.86
€ 57.86
Technology, Communication, Disparities and Government Options in Healt...
Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld (Ed.)
Hardback. This volume includes papers related to issues of technology, communication, health disparities and government options in health and health care services. It fills an existing gap by providing a clear sociological overview and focus on these topics. Editor(s): Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs. Series: Research in the Sociology of Health Care. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783506453
- ISBN
- 9781783506453
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Condition: New
€ 183.69
€ 183.69
Hardcover. Around the globe, families are often faced with a variety of health issues, often as a result of social, political, religious, and economic forces. This multidisciplinary volume addresses the impact health issues have on individual family members and how this affects their family relationships. Editor(s): Blair, Sampson Lee; Higgins McCormick, Jennifer. Series: Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784411268
- ISBN
- 9781784411268
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.60
€ 155.60
Education, Social Factors And Health Beliefs In Health And Health Care
Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld (Ed.)
Hardback. This volume provides a unique sociological focus on education, social factors and health beliefs in health and health care, including a review of the literature to date. Series: Research in the Sociology of Health Care. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JHM; JNA; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 269 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785603679
- ISBN
- 9781785603679
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Condition: New
€ 173.42
€ 173.42
Hardback. The family of statistical models known as Rasch models started with a simple model for responses to questions in educational tests presented together with a number of related models that the Danish mathematician Georg Rasch referred to as models for measurement. Editor(s): Christensen, Karl Bang; Mesbah, Mounir; Kreiner, Svend. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848212220
- ISBN
- 9781848212220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.30
€ 185.30
Paperback. Covering the lifespan of women from puberty to old age, this title provides research and theory that challenges the conceptions of women's health. It illustrates the diversity of approaches in this field. It includes commentaries on topics such as: anorexia, nervosa, menstruation, sexual abuse, breast cancer, sexual violence, and, drug abuse. Editor(s): Ussher, Jane M. Num Pages: 506 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 169 x 28. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854333087
- ISBN
- 9781854333087
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Condition: New
€ 70.71
€ 70.71
Hardcover. This text is a collecton of papers organized by the European Vehicle Passive Safety Network, AAAM and IRCOBI, held in Spain in September 1999. Topics discussed include the characteristics of children in rollover collisons and patterns of inappropriate restraint for children in crashes. Num Pages: 172 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; 1QFE; LNTJ; MBN; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860582400
- ISBN
- 9781860582400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.85
€ 255.85
Paperback. This volume contains papers presented at the 6th World Congress on Down's Syndrome in Madrid in October 1997. The conference focused on the scientific advances and therapeutic practices that make it possible for people with Down's syndrome to enjoy good health and a better quality of life. Editor(s): Rondal, Jean-Adolphe; Perera, Juan; Nadel, Lynn. Num Pages: 350 pages, indices. BIC Classification: JNSG; MBN; MBPK; MJCG1; MMZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861560629
- ISBN
- 9781861560629
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Condition: New
€ 123.94
€ 123.94
Paperback. Divided into five sections, this book explains the complexities of cancer care management. It addresses the controversies and problems surrounding health education programmes and screening, and also illustrates the use of case histories at the end of each site-specific chapter. Editor(s): Gabriel, Janice. Num Pages: 180 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861561657
- ISBN
- 9781861561657
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Condition: New
€ 83.23
€ 83.23
Paperback. Discusses healthy eating and nutrition, and includes an overview of healthy eating guidelines, dietary reference values and basic information on macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. This book has been written to provide community nurses with basic and topical practical information on various aspects of nutrition. Series: Handbooks for Community Nurses S. Num Pages: 130 pages, references. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 130
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562166
- ISBN
- 9781861562166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.08
€ 68.08
Paperback. States that effective public health strategies depend on surveillance, preventative measures, outbreak investigation and the institution of control measures including appropriate treatment. Series: Handbooks for Community Nurses S. Num Pages: 250 pages, references, resources. BIC Classification: MBNH1; MJCJ; MMFM; MMFP; MQCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562555
- ISBN
- 9781861562555
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Condition: New
€ 66.04
€ 66.04
Paperback. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are complications of health care which affect on average 10 percent of patients admitted to hospital world wide. This book provides nurses and junior doctors with an understanding of the basics of infection control by explaining the methods employed and their purpose. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563446
- ISBN
- 9781861563446
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.21
€ 73.21
Paperback. - Written by a multi-disciplinary team of paediatrician, dietitians, speech and language therapist and clinical nurse specialist * Highly practical guide for healthcare workers responsible for the nutritional needs of children with neurological impairment. * Lists, boxes and tables highlight important information clearly. Editor(s): Sullivan, Peter B. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJH; MJN; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Mac Keith Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898683605
- ISBN
- 9781898683605
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Condition: New
€ 41.51
€ 41.51
Paperback. In 2003-2006, Patricia Henderson lived in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal where she recorded the experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS. In this illuminating study, she recounts the concerns of rural people and explores local repertoires through which illness was folded into everyday life. The book spans a period when antiretrovir Series: Care and Welfare. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFFH2; MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 440. A Kinship of Bones. Series: Care and Welfare. 256 pages. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFFH2; MBN; MJCJ2. Dimension: 232 x 164 x 15. Weight: 440.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789089643599
- ISBN
- 9789089643599
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Condition: New
€ 59.12
€ 59.12
Paperback. Examines the organization of social responsibility in the USA, in particular of critically ill newborn children. Drawing on medical records and interviews with parents and medical staff, the book investigates two neonatal intensive care units, showing the traumas of extreme medical measures. Series: Morality and Society Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, 3 line drawings, 16 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1; KJU; MBN; MJWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 30. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226325057
- ISBN
- 9780226325057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00€ 31.48
€ 35.00
€ 31.48
Hardback. Adaptation of: Sante / Alfredo Morabia. 2011. Num Pages: 296 pages, 39 figures. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231168847
- ISBN
- 9780231168847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.83€ 84.94
€ 110.83
€ 84.94