Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight
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Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight by Michael R Barratt
Over the years, a large body of knowledge has developed regarding the ways in which space flight affects the health of the personnel involved.From the reviews:
"This is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art-and-science book on what experts in space medicine understand of the physiology and organizational logistics of the field… a book for anyone with an interest in space medicine and anyone who wants to understand the extraordinary efforts that have been made to render space travel as safe as possible in such an unforgiving environment. … is an absolute necessity for every academic medical library. The authors are to be commended for a … easily readable book on a fascinating topic." (Vincent F Carr, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2008)
"More than 40 experts have contributed to this book. Its 27 referenced chapters are divided into 2 sections, dealing first with the unique aspects of space medicine and then with clinical medicine in space flight. … The book contains numerous tables, charts, black-and-white photographs, and drawings. … Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight is a valuable addition to the shelves of anyone interested in space and medicine."(Joseph McKeon, Journal of the American Medical Association, February, 2009)
Ellen S. Baker, MD, MPHEducation/Medical BranchNASA Astronaut OfficeNASA Johnson Space CenterHouston, TX, USA
Sam L. Pool, MDDeceased, formerly Chief, Medical Sciences Division NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, USA
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781441931733 |
| ISBN 10 | 1441931732 |
| Title | Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight |
| Author | Michael R Barratt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Year published | 2010-10-29 |
| Number of pages | 596 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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