Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardback. Provides a foundation for the initiation of advocacy efforts and for the evaluation of their success. This book includes topics such as: specific strategies that can be utilized; grassroots advocacy efforts including actual and theoretical models; formation and development of coalitions; and more. Num Pages: 171 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 171
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306473906
- ISBN
- 9780306473906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.56
€ 122.56
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive approach to developing and implementing reproductive health programs in the developing world. This work furnishes an innovative conceptual model - reproductive security - and offers an analysis of major reproductive health issues. It is aimed at public health professionals on both a local and global level, and others. Series: Women's Health Issues S. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; MBNH4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306474491
- ISBN
- 9780306474491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.18
€ 194.18
Hardback. Defines what is meant by diversity and reviews what we know today about the effects of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine and crack, hallucinogens and heroin. This title examines the development of policy with particular emphasis on those who were perceived to be the fervent users of substance. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306477751
- ISBN
- 9780306477751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.78
€ 136.78
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
€ 127.74
€ 127.74
Hardback. A textbook for courses on health administration and planning. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 165 x 242 x 28. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306478048
- ISBN
- 9780306478048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.35
€ 151.35
hardcover. Provides a look at how development of intensive livestock production, particularly hogs, has affected human health with respect to zoonotic diseases primarily transmitted by food but also by water, air and occupational activity. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; TVH; TVKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9780306478079
- ISBN
- 9780306478079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.44
€ 191.44
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
€ 124.34
€ 124.34
Peptide Nucleic Acids, Morpholinos, And Related Antisense Biomolecules
Janson, Christopher; Matthew, During
Hardback. Offers a view of the methods for gene targeting and modification. This book focuses on comparing and contrasting Peptide Nucleic Acid (PNA) with other oligonucleotide homologues and considers areas in which these biomolecules could be profitably applied to clinical and diagnostic applications. Series: Medical Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306482304
- ISBN
- 9780306482304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.56
€ 187.56
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
€ 125.26
€ 125.26
Paperback. Addresses the function of psychologists as practitioners and scientists in medical settings, and presents a range of approaches to assessment and diagnostic practice. This volume discusses the application of assessment to issues such as ethics and law, professional self-assessment and credentialling, and the communication of diagnostic findings. Series: NATO Science Series B. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; MBNH9; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306484537
- ISBN
- 9780306484537
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 190.12
€ 190.12
Hardback. Asia has become the battle ground for the war against HIV/AIDS. This book provides information on the diagnosis, treatment, care, prevention and impact of AIDS. It is intended for the public health professionals and researchers working in this field. Editor(s): Yichen, Lu; Essex, Max. Series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine. Num Pages: 594 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFH2; MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1317.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 594
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306484834
- ISBN
- 9780306484834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.68
€ 191.68
hardcover. Evaluates the impact of intimate partner abuse on maternal and child health. This book focuses on the conditions that increase pregnant women's vulnerability to abuse, the factors that reduce the impact of partner violence, and how professionals and the criminal justice and social services systems can effectively respond to violence. Series: Bioelectric Engineering. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE3; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9780306485015
- ISBN
- 9780306485015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
Managing A Public Speaker Bureau: A Manual for Health and Human Servic...
Gambescia, Stephen F., Gonzalez, Evelyn
Hardcover. Without a solid management and systems game plan, a speaker's bureau program wastes time, effort, staff, and capital. This title aims to help health and human service organizations recruit a team of worthwhile lecturers, put them in front of interested audiences, and effectively evaluate the results. Series: Falk Symposium. Num Pages: 124 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306485664
- ISBN
- 9780306485664
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Series: Expert Radiology. Num Pages: 1200 pages, Approx. 1200 illustrations (200 in full color). BIC Classification: MBN; MMPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 286 x 46. Weight in Grams: 3230.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Elsevier - Health Sciences Division United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 1200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780323377980
- ISBN
- 9780323377980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 343.78
€ 343.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Alderson, Michael. BIC Classification: MBNS. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333350157
- ISBN
- 9780333350157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.77
€ 27.77
Hardback. Medieval medicine had a strong spiritual dimension, and this text describes various theories of illness and curing. It also evaluates medieval material according to the findings of modern medicine, showing, for instance, how the notion of "flying venom" relates to modern germ theory. Editor(s): Campbell, Sheila; etc.; Hall, Bert; Klausner, David (Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto, Canada). Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; MBNH; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 143 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333550656
- ISBN
- 9780333550656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.56
€ 122.56
Hardback. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are recognized as playing a role in the health sector in developing countries. This book includes the background to the growth both in the sector and interest in it, and the strengths and weaknesses of NGOs. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JPSN; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333638743
- ISBN
- 9780333638743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.69
€ 122.69
Hardback. The collected papers in this volume cover the effects of environmental stress under a biological and energetic model. Examples are taken from fossil and living animal populations, and from traditional societies. Editor(s): Bittles, A. H.; Parsons, Peter Angas. Series: Studies in Biology, Economy & Society. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; MF; MMR; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333666111
- ISBN
- 9780333666111
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.47
€ 122.47
Paperback. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are recognized as playing a role in the health sector in developing countries. This book includes the background to the growth both in the sector and interest in it, and the strengths and weaknesses of NGOs. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JPSN; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333684313
- ISBN
- 9780333684313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.79
€ 121.79
Hardcover. The premise behind this collection of essays in that the causal relations, impacts and consequences of the resurgence in infectious diseases are as much political as medical or scientific. The book is designed as an introduction to the field. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 487.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Macmillan Pub Co
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333691274
- ISBN
- 9780333691274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.07
€ 122.07
Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening an...
Heyman, Bob, Henriksen, Mette
Hardcover. This volume provides an in-depth case study of the operation of a prenatal genetic screening and testing system. The methodology integrates observational, qualitative interview and survey data. The perspectives of pregnant women, hospital doctors and midwives are explored in depth. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNC; MBP; MFN; MJTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333739402
- ISBN
- 9780333739402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Hardback. The "body" and "discourse" seem diametrically opposed, but we interact with our bodies and represent ourselves and our relationships in bodily terms. This volume integrates studies by leading researchers in sociolinguistics, sociology, social psychology and cultural theory. Editor(s): Coupland, Justine; Gwyn, Richard. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFG; JMS; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 146 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333969007
- ISBN
- 9780333969007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Hardback. This text views perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice and covers a vast array of issues regarding maternal and infant health. Its format facilitates quick and easy reference for the student and practitioner alike. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094380
- ISBN
- 9780387094380
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.72
€ 128.72
Paperback. This book unites systems thinking and information technology to offer powerful insights and practical strategies to combat obesity. It applies creative, business-tested techniques to personal health, presenting a novel approach to addressing obesity. Num Pages: 468 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, 82 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094687
- ISBN
- 9780387094687
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.01
€ 34.99
€ 32.01