Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardback. This book provides the first study of scientific reasoning during the BSE epidemic in the UK. It argues for a closer integration of philosophy within public health science, an integration exemplified by the case of scientific reasoning during the BSE affair. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; HPL; MBNS; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048195039
- ISBN
- 9789048195039
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.67
€ 189.67
Hardback. It is widely accepted that social capital is a phenomenon that promotes positive democratic processes as well as enhancing public health. Yet providing empirical proof of its effect on public health is a serious challenge-and the main focus of this book. Num Pages: 163 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JF; MBGR; MBNH; MBNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196050
- ISBN
- 9789048196050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.16
€ 188.16
Nanotechnology and the Challenges of Equity, Equality and Development
. Ed(S): Cozzens, Susan E.; Wetmore, Jameson ...
Hardback. With a focus on how nanotechnologies might affect equity/equality in global society, this book covers key societal issues in emerging technology. It includes advice for avoiding negative social consequences, and covers nanotechnology in emerging economies. Editor(s): Cozzens, Susan E.; Wetmore, Jameson M. Series: Yearbook of Nanotechnology in Society. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; J; MBNH; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196142
- ISBN
- 9789048196142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.01
€ 194.01
Hardback. Emerging and Endemic Pathogens highlights recent advances in the tracking, detecting, and identifying of emerging and endemic pathogens throughout the world. The authors are among the foremost experts in epidemiology, microbiology and public health and leaders in their respective countries. Editor(s): O'Connell, Kevin P.; Skowronski, Evan W.; Bakanidze, Lela; Sulakvelidze, Alexander. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; PSG; TQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196364
- ISBN
- 9789048196364
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.65
€ 240.65
Paperback. Emerging and Endemic Pathogens highlights recent advances in the tracking, detecting, and identifying of emerging and endemic pathogens throughout the world. The authors are among the foremost experts in epidemiology, microbiology and public health and leaders in their respective countries. Editor(s): O'Connell, Kevin P.; Skowronski, Evan W.; Bakanidze, Lela; Sulakvelidze, Alexander. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; PSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 10. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196395
- ISBN
- 9789048196395
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 238.24
€ 238.24
Hardback. These essays explore the nature of personal autonomy, considering its developmental origins, expression within relationships, importance within groups and organizational functioning, and role in promoting the democratic and economic development of societies. Editor(s): Chirkov, Valery I.; Ryan, Richard M.; Sheldon, Kennon M. Series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JMH; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196661
- ISBN
- 9789048196661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.41
€ 190.41
Hardback. This book presents essays that discuss, criticize, and in many cases extend the work of the Catholic bioethicist Joseph M. Boyle, covering some of today's most controversial topics: abortion, euthanasia, stem cell research and the right to health care. Editor(s): Tollefsen, Christopher. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAB; MBDC; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048197903
- ISBN
- 9789048197903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.69
€ 126.69
Quality-of-life Community Indicators for Parks, Recreation and Tourism...
. Ed(S): Budruk, Megha; Phillips, Rhonda
Hardback. This book offers cutting-edge research in community indicator applications in the context of parks, recreation and tourism, focusing on quality of life aspects. It details models of successful indicator systems and includes case studies from around the world. Editor(s): Budruk, Megha; Phillips, Rhonda. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; MBNH; RGL; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 529.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048198603
- ISBN
- 9789048198603
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.32
€ 126.32
Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures
Delle Fave, Antonella; Massimini, Fausto; Bas...
Hardback. This book conveys the message that educating people to enjoy engagement and involvement in activities relevant and meaningful for social welfare can foster the harmonious development of human communities, and the peaceful cohabitation of cultures. Series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048198757
- ISBN
- 9789048198757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.12
€ 192.12
Hardback. Presenting a unique study of Integrative Problem-Solving (IPS), this volume integrates sophisticated mathematics and the scientific method with philosophical thinking and sociological analysis. The text explores stochastic reasoning, as it underlines the conceptual and methodological framework of IPS. Num Pages: 527 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; MBN; PBT; PDA; PSA; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1096.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 527
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048198894
- ISBN
- 9789048198894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.04
€ 189.04
Hardback. This volume brings together the thoughts of leaders in positive psychology from eight countries. It contains cutting-edge thinking on a number of important issues and aims to help frame the agenda for positive psychology as a force for social change. Editor(s): Biswas-Diener, Robert. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048199372
- ISBN
- 9789048199372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.87
€ 191.87
Paperback. This book explores the consequences of the impact of the EU rules for the internal market, including the proposed Directive on patients' rights, competition on national health care systems, and related areas. Editor(s): Gronden, Johan Willem van de; Szyszczak, Erika; Neergaard, Ulla B.; Krajewski, Markus. Series: Legal Issues of Services of General Interest. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LB; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- T.M.C. Asser Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789067048323
- ISBN
- 9789067048323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.35
€ 135.35
The Impact of Climate Change and Bioenergy on Nutrition
. Ed(S): Cohen, Marc J.; Tirado, M. Cristina;...
Hardback. This book examines the links between current environmental issues and food and nutrition security. It provides a unique collection of nutrition statistics, climate change projections, biofuel scenarios and food security information. Editor(s): Cohen, Marc J.; Tirado, M. Cristina; Aberman, Noora-Lisa; Thompson, Brian; Meerman, Janice. Num Pages: 120 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; RNPG; TVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 242 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701090
- ISBN
- 9789400701090
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.06
€ 121.06
Hardback. Examining overlapping aspects of genomics, obesity and (non-) medical ethics, and discussing the implications of genomics for obesity from an ethical perspective makes this volume unique. It offers constructive suggestions on how to tackle the issues arising. Editor(s): Korthals, Michiel. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 255 pages, 12 black & white tables, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBN; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701267
- ISBN
- 9789400701267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.57
€ 122.57
Technical Challenges of Multipollutant Air Quality Management
. Ed(S): Hidy, George M.; Brook, Jeffrey R.; ...
Hardback. This book assesses the factors involved in implementing a risk-based approach to air quality management that includes means for measuring the effectiveness of decisions, and outlines the technical developments needed to achieve emission reduction decisions. Editor(s): Hidy, George M.; Brook, Jeffrey R.; Demerjian, Kenneth L.; Molina, Luisa T.; Pennell, William T.; Scheffe, Richard D. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; MBNS; PSAF; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 201 x 28. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400703032
- ISBN
- 9789400703032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.27
€ 220.27
hardcover. Disturbances in the gut flora can be precursors to the development of intestinal disorders ranging from diarrhoea to irritable bowel syndrome and colorectal cancer. This volume explores the potential of 'probiotics' in restoring the balance of microbiota. Editor(s): Malago, J.J.; Koninkx, J.F.J.G.; Marinsek-Logar, R. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCM; MJH; PSGD; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 33. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400703858
- ISBN
- 9789400703858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.19
€ 246.19
Hardback. The case studies in this book are 'best-practice' community quality-of-life indicator systems implemented in various communities throughout the world. They take the reader from the initial planning stages through to the application of the data collected. Editor(s): Sirgy, Joseph; Phillips, Rhonda; Rahtz, Don. Series: Community Quality-of Life Indicators. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; MBNH; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400705340
- ISBN
- 9789400705340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45
Changing Landscape of Academic Women's Health Care in the United State...
. Ed(S): Rayburn, William F.; Schulkin, Jay
Hardback. Reflecting the anticipated shortage of physicians (especially those involved in women's health care) in the USA, this volume focuses on strategic planning, with material on changing demographics, the hidden value of part-time faculty, and staff retention. Editor(s): Rayburn, William F.; Schulkin, Jay. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNRV; MBN; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400709300
- ISBN
- 9789400709300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.95
€ 184.95
Hardback. Spanning the disciplines of epidemiology, gerontology, and demography, this comprehensive book addresses theoretical and applied issues in health and aging, links methods and findings, and focuses on the elderly in context of the entire human life cycle. Num Pages: 985 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD; MBNS; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 985
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713147
- ISBN
- 9789400713147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 360.43
€ 360.43
Hardback. Describing research and practice from diverse fields of positive psychology, and covering topics such as motivation, happiness and academic performance, this book assembles contributions from around the world and especially from Europe's growing cohort. Editor(s): Brdar, Ingrid. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400713741
- ISBN
- 9789400713741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Hardback. This volume presents the precursors of adult heart disease, hypertension and type II diabetes in childhood. The text describes trajectories of cardio-metabolic risk variables, and provides a rationale for the need to begin prevention very early in life. Editor(s): Berenson, Gerald S. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBN; MFG; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400714502
- ISBN
- 9789400714502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.30
€ 185.30
Hardback. Written by preeminent experts in the field, this book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of indoor tanning, the reasons for its popularity, its risks including skin cancers, and the public health context surrounding the behavior. Editor(s): Heckman, Carolyn J.; Manne, Sharon L. Num Pages: 202 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBNH9; MJCL; MJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400720473
- ISBN
- 9789400720473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.18
€ 185.18
Hardback. Rethinking Social Epidemiology provides an expanded vision of social epidemiology as a science of change, addressing key questions about the causes of social inequalities in health and the implementation of interventions to alleviate conditions of marginalization and poverty. Editor(s): O'Campo, Patricia; Dunn, James R. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400721371
- ISBN
- 9789400721371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.53
€ 186.53
Hardback. Focuses on the field of nutritional epidemiology of breast cancer. This book presents a review on the epidemiological studies on nutrition and breast cancer carried out in Uruguay between 1994 and 2011, which allowed exploring and identifying the main risk and protective factors for the disease in this high-risk country. Num Pages: 244 pages, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSU; 3JJPR; 3JMC; MBNH3; MBNS; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400723962
- ISBN
- 9789400723962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.04
€ 217.04