Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardback. Addresses the different environments, and human health problems arising from these environments, in third-world and emerging societies. This book examines the scope of human health effects and environmental interventions, including engineering and technical, educational and legislative elements. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNXC; MBNH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792386162
- ISBN
- 9780792386162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.02
€ 198.02
Environmental Metal Pollutants, Reactive Oxygen Intermediaries and Gen...
Ariza, Maria E.; Bijur, Gautam N.; Williams, ...
Hardback. Humans are exposed daily to low concentrations of metals that are released into the environment by both natural and industrial processes. This book examines concerns about the acute and/or chronic exposure of humans to concentrations of these metals that are below the threshold levels established by various federal regulatory agencies. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384489
- ISBN
- 9780792384489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.43
€ 199.43
Hardback. Features contributions that report on the public health impact of wireless communication technologies, including radiofrequency (RF) dosimetry, RF epidemiology, RF toxicology, and clinical and in vitro studies on interference between these technologies and medical devices. Editor(s): Carlo, Dr. George. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383475
- ISBN
- 9780792383475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.10
€ 260.10
Hardback. Provides a holistic, conceptual and quantitative framework for Environmental Health Modelling in space-time. This book explains why modern stochastics is the appropriate mechanical vehicle for addressing such issues in a rigorous way. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; MMGT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382119
- ISBN
- 9780792382119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.13
€ 204.13
Hardback. Addresses questions such as: Is there a public health problem posed by the use of wireless instruments? If yes, what is the extent of the problem? What are the appropriate interventions to solve the public health problem? And, what is the appropriate intervention strategy for those interventions? Editor(s): Carlo, Dr. George. Series: Wireless phones & health. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379775
- ISBN
- 9780792379775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.78
€ 201.78
Hardback. Life expectancy in Central and Eastern Europe is substantially shorter than in Western Europe, and a similar divide exists in self-rated health. This study of populations in seven Central and European countries examines the social and psychosocial determinants of this divide. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; MBNH9; MMJ; MQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792376040
- ISBN
- 9780792376040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.54
€ 133.54
Hardback. Provides an overview of the effects of endocrine/disrupting substances on human health, but also addresses the regulatory problems from the point of view of international organisations, including the WHO, the EU, and the European Chlorine Industry. Editor(s): Nicolopoulou-Stamati, Polyxeni; Hens, Luc; Howard, Vyvyan. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370567
- ISBN
- 9780792370567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.75
€ 203.75
Occupational Strain and Efficacy in Human Service Workers
Dollard, Maureen F.; Winefield, Anthony H.; W...
Hardback. Shows how one large human service organisation systematically investigated the occupational strain and efficacy of its workforce, leading to a rational intervention plan which was broadly supported by management and workers alike. This book explores academic and local theory in the development of an intervention plan to reduce occupational strain. Num Pages: 235 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792368526
- ISBN
- 9780792368526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.53
€ 200.53
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop held in Sofia, Bulgaria, 5-9 October 1999 Editor(s): Linders, Jan B. H. J. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 275 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; MBN; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792367758
- ISBN
- 9780792367758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.45
€ 134.45
Hardback. Proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe, Bordeaux, France, 14-16 April 1999 Editor(s): Cheze, Catherine; Vercauteren, Joseph; Verpoorte, Robert. Series: Proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792367352
- ISBN
- 9780792367352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.38
€ 200.38
Hardback. Offers a study of ethical questions regarding mass screening, vaccination, and health policy programmes. This book provides an overview of moral problems in preventive medicine. It argues that moral concerns about prevention cannot be adequately grasped in terms of strict and binding moral norms. It is intended for professionals in public health. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792366911
- ISBN
- 9780792366911
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.73
€ 132.73
Hardback. Proceedings of the Seminar 'Health Impacts of Waste Management Policies', Hippocrates Foundation, Kos, Greece, 12-14 November 1998 Editor(s): Nicolpoulou-Stamati, P.; Hens, Luc; Howard, Vyvyan C. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 326 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; MBNH2; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363620
- ISBN
- 9780792363620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.72
€ 202.72
Hardback. A method is presented here for the advancement of international comparison of health care. Starting points are the determination of the boundaries of national health care systems and the activities that take place within these boundaries. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 19. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357155
- ISBN
- 9780792357155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.83
€ 198.83
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Ostrava, Czech Republic, 15-20 December 1997 Editor(s): Briggs, David J.; Stern, Richard M. (European Centre for Environment and Health, Bilthoven, The Netherlands); Tinker, Tim L. (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry). Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; MBNH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792354536
- ISBN
- 9780792354536
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 254.70
€ 254.70
Hardback. Concerned with a particular type of risk - the risk of death of a number of people in one accident - and with a particular tool - probabilistic risk analysis - as they are developing in various domains of society. This book shows how such comparisons are shaped in various hazard domains, such as flood protection location. Editor(s): Jorissen, Richard E.; Stallen, Pieter Jan. Series: Risk, Governance and Society. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; MBN; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349556
- ISBN
- 9780792349556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.78
€ 133.78
Hardback. Fourth International Conference, August 4-8, 1996, Hamburg, Germany Editor(s): Wheatley, Brian; Wyzga, Ron. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; MBN; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from water, air, & soil pollution, 97:1
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346791
- ISBN
- 9780792346791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.39
€ 129.39
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Environmental and Non-Environmental Determinants of the East-West Life Expectancy Gap, Surrey, United Kingdom, March 20-22, 1995 Editor(s): Hertzman, Clyde; Kelly, Shona; Bobak, Martin. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342076
- ISBN
- 9780792342076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.58
€ 256.58
Quantitative Risk Assessment of Hazardous Materials Transport Systems
Nicolet-Monnier, Michel; Gheorghe, Adrian V.
Hardback. Highlights the main procedures for assessing the regional risks resulting from dangerous goods storage, and transportation by means of different systems. This book gives an overview of the criteria and guidelines applicable to the implementation of risk assessments and management at different stages. Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; MBN; TGPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792339236
- ISBN
- 9780792339236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 292.31
€ 292.31
Paperback. Rheumatoid arthritis is a growing problem. Key issues therefore include the need for expansion of health care facilities and health care innovations and the prospects to prevent the disease and to cope with its consequences. This report explores the number of severity of consequences and complications, and the quality of life. Series: Future Health Scenarios. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792333678
- ISBN
- 9780792333678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 254.42
€ 254.42
Hardback. Provides a fresh perspective on risk, including basic philosophical issues concerned with values, psychological issues, such as the perception of risk, the factors that generate risks in technological and social systems, including both technical and organizational factors. Editor(s): Brehmer, Berndt; Sahlin, Nils-Eric. Series: Risk, Governance and Society. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; MBN; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792330578
- ISBN
- 9780792330578
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.14
€ 201.14