Medicine: general issues books

Beer is an ancient alcoholic drink which, although produced through a more complex process than wine, was developed by a wide range of cultures to become internationally popular. This book is the first multidisciplinary,...

Tens of thousands of people around the world die each day from causes that could have been prevented with access to affordable health care resources. In an era of unprecedented global inequity, Cuba, a small, low-income country,...

A first-aid manual based on the practices of the common people of Southern China during the mid-19th century discusses treatment for cases that seem hopeless and prevention of epidemic diseases.

Discusses Africa and medicine in a globalised world

In contemporary manifestations of public health rituals and events, people are being increasingly united around what they hold in common - their material being and humanity. As a cult of humanity, public health provides a moral...

The 1990s have seen a growing interest in the role of local ecological knowledge in the context of sustainable development, and particularly in providing a set of responses to which populations may resort in times of political,...

Most people visit a doctor when they are sick. Only a minority, however, undertakes regular check-ups of their health status. This title focuses on the most important dimensions that shape people's lives today, using as a starting...

This book is a contribution to humanistic studies of illness. Medical humanities are by nature cross-disciplinary, and in recent years studies in this field have been recognized as a platform for dialogue between the two cultures...

What is the role of philosophy in bioethics? Academics often see bioethical studies as too practical while decision makers tend to see them as too theoretical. This book celebrates the 50th birthday of Professor Matti Hyry by...

The story of an idealistic Russian woman doctor in pre- and post-revolutionary Siberia.

Recounts efforts of Rockefeller Foundation in establishing biomedical programs across the globe in the first half of the 20th century.

Academic medical centers provide cutting edge acute care, train tomorrows physicians, and carry out research that will expand the range of treatable and curable illnesses. But these centers themselves may need urgent careexperts...

Academic medical centers provide cutting edge acute care, train tomorrows physicians, and carry out research that will expand the range of treatable and curable illnesses. But these centers themselves may need urgent careexperts...

* 'In every generation there are quite firm rules on how to behave when you are crazy' Ian Hacking

Provides refereed reviews on learning theory and addition, deep brain stimulation and addiction, novel therapeutic approaches to addiction, developmental studies of reward, genetics and brain imaging in addiction, genetics of...

comprehensive yet concise guide to the diagnosis and management of IBS four main parts: Overview, Diagnosis, Symptom-specific Treatment, and What's Next in IBS each chapter includes a summary of key points, and most chapters...

This latest report from the British Nutrition Foundation comprehensively covers the subject of Developmental Programming and Diet.

Suitable for policymakers, students and faculty in public health and health policy programs, and clinicians, this title describes the motivations of clinic staff, the day-to-day work of a family nurse practitioner working in...

If someone told you that you have low self-esteem, would it cause you to bristle? This book helps readers move beyond traditional ideas about self-esteem, and gives them the tools needed to overcome shame, self-criticism, and...

With contributions from leading authorities in the field, this one-of-a-kind text explores the major health challenges and conditions specifically affecting women. Epidemiology of Women's Health covers chronic, infectious,...

Contributes to the understanding of ethics as the cornerstone of mindfulness-based practice. This title is of interest to those who are involved in delivering mindfulness-based interventions, including psychologists, counselors,...

- Are you aware that your healthcare safety net may not be fit for purpose?
- Are you at the mercy of a state run health system?
- Are you ever confused or bewildered by conflicting health messages?
- Are you concerned...

What comes to mind when you hear the words nursing home ? Probably nothing positive, particularly if you're not familiar with nursing homes as they exist today. But given the aging of the baby boomer generation, chances are that...

Addiction Medicine presents a conceptual framework for understanding addiction and discusses state-of-the-art treatments techniques. Topics include diagnosis and clarification, as well as neurobiological and molecular theories,...

Documents a body of evidence showing an association of television advertising with the adiposity of children and adolescents aged 2-18. This title notes the prevailing pattern that food and beverage products marketed to children...