Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardcover. This book examines the research evidence relevant to the use of specific diet therapy in cancer chemoprevention and treatment. Coverage includes flavonoids from fruits and vegetables, flax seed oil, green tea, soy, and antioxidant-rich foods. Editor(s): Cho, William Chi-Sing. Series: Evidence-based Anticancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Num Pages: 316 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCL; MX; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400764422
- ISBN
- 9789400764422
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.80
€ 187.80
Hardback. This book brings together examples of research in positive psychology and psychofortology conducted in the multi-cultural South African context. It provides a human diversity model that broadens the focus of culture beyond that of ethnic and racial issues. Editor(s): Wissing, Marie P. Series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology. Num Pages: 639 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; MBN; VSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1142.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 639
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400763678
- ISBN
- 9789400763678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.88
€ 189.88
Hardcover. This book shows how applied demographic methods can help address public health issues, with examples from measuring the impact of aging on health care and health costs to cause-specific mortality and maternal health and more. Offers many resources and tools. Editor(s): Hoque, Nazrul; McGehee, Mary A.; Bradshaw, Benjamin S. Series: Applied Demography Series. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCP; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400761391
- ISBN
- 9789400761391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.46
€ 124.46
Hardcover. This book shows how to develop important research questions and design and implement studies addressing them, perform and interpret statistical estimations, consider ethical implications, report findings and advocate for change in the public health setting. Editor(s): Van Den Broeck, Jan; Brestoff, Jonathan R. Num Pages: 639 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 177 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400759886
- ISBN
- 9789400759886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.11
€ 245.11
Hardcover. With a particular emphasis on tumor dormancy in breast, lung, prostate, and liver cancers, as well as in melanoma, this volume focuses on the interrelationship between biological processes of aging and tumors-both dormant and quiescent. Editor(s): Hayat, M. A. Series: Tumor Dormancy and Cellular Quiescence and Senescence. Num Pages: 324 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 700
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400759572
- ISBN
- 9789400759572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.12
€ 242.12
Hardcover. This book explores the main methods, models and approaches of food consumer science applied to six countries of the Western Balkans, illustrating each with case studies. Includes research conducted 2008 to 2011 for the Focus-BALKANS project. Editor(s): Barjolle, Dominique; Gorton, Matthew; Milosevic Dordevic, Jasna; Stojanovic, Zaklina. Num Pages: 160 pages, 26 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JMS; KJS; KJSM; MBN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400759459
- ISBN
- 9789400759459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.19
€ 122.19
Hardcover. This book focuses on issues relevant to women, motherhood and living with HIV/AIDS. Each chapter offers information on real life situations - poor access to health services, internalized stigma, social ostracism and more - collected from around the world. Editor(s): Liamputtong, Pranee. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMH; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400758865
- ISBN
- 9789400758865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.65
€ 155.65
Hardback. Editor(s): Mandel, Silvia. Series: Advances in Predictive, Preventive and Personalised Medicine. Num Pages: 416 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBN; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 835.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400758650
- ISBN
- 9789400758650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.16
€ 189.16
The first book-length, systematic exploration of the links between occupational, organizational, and public health, this volume focuses on the varying psychosocial determinants of health, and considers the likely future trajectory of research on the topic. Num Pages: 257 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMJ; KJU; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400756397
- ISBN
- 9789400756397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.75
€ 186.75
The Web of Violence: Exploring Connections Among Different Forms of In...
Hamby, Sherry, Grych, John
Paperback. Written by members of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence (NPEIV), this book aims to foster appreciation of the interconnections among all forms of violence. Also describes emerging initiatives designed to address these interconnections. Series: SpringerBriefs in Sociology. Num Pages: 117 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBC; JHBK; JMC; MBN; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755956
- ISBN
- 9789400755956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.37
€ 84.37
Paperback. Presents a theoretic framework for considering the fundamental issues of group dynamics and individual psychology that lie behind this ongoing workplace incivility crisis. This book contextualizes the need for belonging as a motivation that shapes expressed social behaviour and intensifies received social behaviour. Series: SpringerBriefs in Psychology. Num Pages: 94 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; JMR; JMS; KJC; KJMV2; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 94
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755703
- ISBN
- 9789400755703
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.21
€ 64.21
Hardcover. This book offers a wide range of up-to-date insight on current research in sleep technology, covering advances in sleep medicine, clinical psychology, engineering, industrial design and technology management, all with the aim of improving people's daily lives. Editor(s): Chiang, Rayleigh Ping-Ying; Kang, Shih-Chun (Jessy). Series: Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMJ; MMJT; MQW; TN; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400754690
- ISBN
- 9789400754690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.99
€ 123.99
Paperback. "Published in cooperation with NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division." Editor(s): Hunger, Iris; Radosavljevic, Vladan; Belojevic, Goran; Rotz, Lisa D. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology. Num Pages: 225 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ; MMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400752993
- ISBN
- 9789400752993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.11
€ 185.11
Hardback. "Published in cooperation with NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division." Editor(s): Hunger, Iris; Radosavljevic, Vladan; Belojevic, Goran; Rotz, Lisa D. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology. Num Pages: 225 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ; MMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400752726
- ISBN
- 9789400752726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.19
€ 186.19
Hardback. This book details the current status of research on brain aging. It contains knowledge about molecular alterations and the targets for interventions as well as identifies cognitive impairment and therapeutic interventions. Editor(s): Thakur, Mahendra K.; Rattan, Suresh I. S. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400752368
- ISBN
- 9789400752368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.01
€ 187.01
Hardback. This history of the EuroQol Group provides a detailed narrative of a globally used health-related quality of life instrument, eventually named the EQ-5D. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 627.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400751576
- ISBN
- 9789400751576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.73
€ 187.73
hardcover. With contributions from leading experts in a number of discrete fields, this comprehensive review of the epidemiology of aging includes coverage of methodological issues, the biomarkers of aging, geriatric syndromes, and age-related or affected pathologies. Editor(s): Newman, Anne B.; Cauley, Jane A. Num Pages: 610 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MFKH3; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1497.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 610
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400750609
- ISBN
- 9789400750609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 329.98
€ 329.98
Hardback. This book shows how elements of positive psychology interact in a wide variety of contexts in the everyday lives of people to enable them to overcome adversity and enjoy a higher quality of life. Studies are global and cover a variety of ages and contexts. Editor(s): Efklides, Anastasia; Moraitou, Despina. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749627
- ISBN
- 9789400749627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.36
€ 123.36
Hardback. Editor(s): Costigliola, Vincenzo. Series: Advances in Predictive, Preventive and Personalised Medicine. Num Pages: 540 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBN; MBP; MQW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1015.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 540
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400746015
- ISBN
- 9789400746015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.52
€ 242.52
Hardback. This book examines patterns of regional mortality in Germany, focusing on small-area differentials, and their changes over time. The authors show that the interplay of individual- and regional-level mortality risk factors requires a multidimensional approach. Series: Demographic Research Monographs. Num Pages: 304 pages, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JHBD; MBN; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400744318
- ISBN
- 9789400744318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.64
€ 123.64
Paperback. Examines mortality among young children in the period from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century. This book uses several types and sources of information from the census unit England and Wales, and from Ireland. It uses information such s memoirs, diaries, poems, church records and numerical accounts. Series: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research. Num Pages: 88 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBZ; MBNH9; MJTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400743892
- ISBN
- 9789400743892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.88
€ 58.88
Hardback. Covering a host of topics related to the processes involved in transmitting viral infections between pregnant women and their unborn babies, this volume discusses the links between bidirectional maternal-fetal cell transport and fetal and neonatal tumors. Editor(s): Berencsi, Gyorgy. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCM; MJW; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 865.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742154
- ISBN
- 9789400742154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.50
€ 188.50
Hardback. Epidemiology has come a long way since diseases were thought to be caused by 'pestilential vapours'. This fascinating history traces the evolution of epidemiology, with an emphasis on developments since World War II, and makes the case for continued vigilance. Editor(s): Pollock, George. Num Pages: 136 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400739970
- ISBN
- 9789400739970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.89
€ 121.89
Paperback. 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: 157 x 235 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400739932
- ISBN
- 9789400739932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.41
€ 122.41