Doctor on Everest by Kenneth Kamler Md
Centring on the disastrous 1996 ascents of Everest, this title presents the portrait of how medicine is performed and lives are saved - or lost - in perilous conditions. It reveals an understanding of what it takes for the human body and mind to function at high altitudes.
- 'An admirably honest account of what climbing Everest involves' - Mall on Sunday - 'Dr Kenneth Kamler has written an extraordinarily insightful account of the human price and human rewards of high altitude mountaineering..undoubtedly destined to become a classic of mountaineering literature.' - Fanya Rose, President, The Explorers Club - 'Ken Kamler, as both medical doctor and an experienced high-altitude climber, bringa an exciting and unique perspectove to the dnagers and rewards of Everest.' - David Breashears, Director and Leader, Everest IMAX Filming Expedition
Dr Kenneth Kamler, author of Doctor on Everest, is one of the world's leading authorities on medicine in extreme conditions. He is Vice-President of the Explorer's Club and a NASA consultant. Kenneth Kamler is Director of the Hand Treatment Centre in New Hyde Park, New York, and Vice-President of The Explorers Club. He appeared in the acclaimed IMAX film, Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary was the first person to climb Mt Everest. Subsequent to his ascent, he was knighted.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841196275 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841196274 |
| Title | Doctor on Everest |
| Author | Kenneth Kamler Md |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2002-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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