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From Abortion to Contraception: A Resource to Public Policies and Reproductive Behavior in Central and Eastern Europe from 1917 to the Present - Hardcover

$149.40

by Henry P. David (Editor), Joanna Skilogianis (With), Anastasia Posadskaya-Vanderbeck (Foreword by)Within an interdisciplinary context of public health, reproductive health, and women's rights, this book chronicles the interaction of public policies and private reproductive behavior in the 28 formerly socialist countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the USSR successor states from 1917 to the present. Focusing on the interaction of public policies and private behaviors, special emphasis ...

Nurturing Children: A History of Pediatrics - Hardcover

$149.40

by A. Colón (Author), P. Colã3n (Author)This history of the evolution of pediatrics from the beginning of recorded civilization examines chronologically the medical and societal antecedents of current child care. Although the term pediatrics is modern, the book explores the antecedents that facilitated the evolution of pediatric care as a separate discipline and a unique science. These antecedents include ancient manuscripts and the writings of acknowledged medical classicists, and the works ...

Mental and Social Disorder in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Sierra Leone, 1787-1990 - Hardcover

$171.00

by Leland V. Bell (Author)One of the first English-language historical analyses of African psychiatry, this book discusses mental and social disorder in the west African country of Sierra Leone from the late 18th century to the present. Much of the study compares trends in mental health care in the colonial era with treatment in the period since 1961, when Sierra Leone gained independence. Putting the historical evidence in a social context, Bell's analysis shows that the increasing number of...

Health of Black Americans from Post-Reconstruction to Integration, 1871-1960: An Annotated Bibliography of Contemporary Sources - Hardcover

$126.00

by Mitchell F. Rice (Author), Woodrow Jones (Author), Woodrow Jones (Compiled by)This comprehensive annotated bibliography, the first of its kind, provides lengthy entries on articles dealing with black health published during three time periods from post reconstruction to 1960. The compilers', Mitchell F. Rice and Woodrow Jones, Jr., introduction reviews the literature that composes the bibliography and discusses trends in the mortality, morbidity, and health care utilization behaviors of bl...

The Measurement of Health: Concepts and Indicators - Hardcover

$135.00

by James S. Larson (Author)How can the various indicators of health, available through vital statistics, government publications, private surveys and other sources, be measured? This and other questions are brought to light in James Larson's important study of concepts in the health measurement of individuals and populations. This book is intended to provide a backdrop for future research into determining health care needs, while allowing for more efficient allocation of scarce resources by p...

Geriatric Nursing Assistants: An Annotated Bibliography with Models to Enhance Practice - Hardcover

$79.20

by George H. Weber (Author)This up-to-date bibliography of heretofore scattered references to nursing assistants includes literature pertinent to the construction of models to improve nursing assistant practice and emphasizes the psychosocial skills that are invaluable to the nursing assistant's work. Annotated reviews center on the tasks and context of nursing assistant work and ways to improve practice through training, organizational development, advocacy, and bargaining. Additional chapte...

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by K. Codell Carter (Author)This collection of translations of some of Koch's important essays represents an important first. It includes three of his essays on anthrax, three on tuberculosis, two on cholera, one on wound infections, and a relective essay entitled On Bacteriological Research. These papers clearly reflect the coherence and inter-connectedness of Koch's thought. They include the initial presentation of his ideas and also provide examples of his tenacious and devasting responses...

A Dictionary of Drug Abuse Terms and Terminology - Hardcover

$79.20

by Ernest L. Abel (Author), Unknown (Author)Product information not available. Number of Pages: 137 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: October 18, 1984

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by Ginger Frost (Author)The experiences of children growing up in Britain during Victorian times are often misunderstood to be either idyllic or wretched. Yet, the reality was more wide-ranging than most imagine. Here, in colorful detail and with firsthand accounts, Frost paints a complete picture of Victorian childhood that illustrates both the difficulties and pleasures of growing up during this period. Differences of class, gender, region, and time varied the lives of children tremendously...

When a Family Member Has Dementia: Steps to Becoming a Resilient Caregiver - Hardcover

$135.00

by Susan McCurry (Author)Caring for a person with dementia is a difficult and often- overwhelming task. In addition to the inevitable decline in memory and physical function, most persons with dementia develop one or more troublesome behavior problems, such as depression, fearfulness, sleep disturbances, paranoia, or physical aggression at some point in their disease. Behavioral challenges in dementia are highly idiosyncratic. No two patients are alike, and interventions that work well with o...

African American Women's Health and Social Issues - Hardcover

$135.00

by Catherine Fisher Collins (Editor), Vivian W. Pinn (Foreword by)Written by a team of experts that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and chemists, this handbook focuses on the diseases that pose the greatest threat to African American women today. Topics include African American women and heart disease, sickle cell, breast cancer, diabetes, HIV and AIDS, as well as mental illness. Social issues that affect health are also examined, including poverty, homelessness, stre...

The Ethics of Commercial Surrogate Motherhood: Brave New Families? - Hardcover

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by Scott B. Rae (Author)This study addresses the two most controversial issues in surrogate motherhood: the commercial aspect of the practice and the issue of parental rights. After setting the legal and moral backdrop of procreative liberty in general, Rae argues that commercial surrogacy is the moral equivalent of baby-selling and should be prohibited. Add to this the potential for exploitation of the surrogate in practices that are already in motion and it is not hard to see the potential ...

Acupuncture: A Viable Medical Alternative - Paperback

$63.00

by Marie Cargill (Author)It will be an eye opener for the public to see that acupuncture is widely practiced and that research in this area is going on . . . all over the world . . . It has been proven many times . . . that acupuncture can work in many cases where conventional medicine has failed. Nelly Tsiving, licensed acupuncturist Throughout history, acupuncture has provided painless, low-cost, non-invasive relief for conditions ranging from back pain and headaches to cancer and AIDS. As ...

Male Homosexual Behavior and the Effects of AIDS Education: A Study of Behavior and Safer Sex in New Zealand and South Australia - Hardcover

$171.00

by B. R. Simon Rosser (Author)Since the AIDS epidemic was recognized, information on safer sex has been assumed to be the most crucial means of preventing further spread of the disease. But how well has AIDS education worked? What kinds of education work best and for whom? This study is the first to provide an in-depth analysis of the results of AIDS education programs and to explore the psychosocial factors that affect behavioral responses to education. B. R. Simon Rosser provides a detailed...

The Social Dimensions of AIDS: Method and Theory - Hardcover

$171.00

by T. Johnson (Author), Louis H. Feldman (Author)A collection of original papers on the nature of AIDS social research, this volume brings together anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists, and public health researchers to consider the methodological, empirical, and conceptual aspects of the problem. Unlike other studies, which focus on the medical and epidemiological aspects of AIDS, this study specifically focuses on the social aspects of the disease, the response of the community and m...

The History of Endocrine Surgery - Hardcover

$171.00

by R. B. Welbourn (Author), Richard B. Welbourn (Author), Stanley R. Friesen (Author)Richard B. Welbourn, a retired endocrine surgeon who has written two books on the subject, has compiled the definitive history of the new and advancing discipline of endocrine surgery. The book traces the history of endocrine surgery from its origins to the 1980s, detailing the stories behind the surgery of each gland. A valuable biographical index containing basic information as well as the ideas and achieve...

Concepts and Strategies in New Drug Development - Hardcover

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by Peter Nwangwu (Author)Provides the first accessible introduction to concepts and strategies employed in clinical trials of drugs. Also covers essential strategies and proctical insights on clinical research methodology.Author Biographyangwu /f Peter /i U. /r ed. Number of Pages: 265 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 15, 1983

Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine: Old World and New World Traditions - Hardcover

$172.80

by Gabrielle Hatfield (Author)A wide-ranging compilation on the materia medica of the ordinary people of Britain and North America, comparing practices in both places. Informative and engaging, yet authoritative and well researched, Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine reveals previously unexamined connections between folk medicine practices on either side of the Atlantic, as well as within different cultures (Celtic, Native American, etc.) in the United Kingdom and America. For students, school and...

The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses - Paperback

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by Julie Bruton-Seal (Author), Matthew Seal (Author)Here Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal have beautifully combined selections from John Parkinson classic book from 1640 with their own modern commentary on how each plant is used today to create a truly one-of-a-kind, comprehensive collection of herbal information old and new. Herbalist to King Charles I, John Parkinson (1567-1650) was a master apothecary, herbalist, and gardener. Famous in his own lifetime for his influential books, his mag...

The Gut Microbiome: Exploring the Connection between Microbes, Diet, and Health - Hardcover

$126.00

by Ana Maria Moise (Author)This accessibly written, comprehensive summary of research findings on the gut microbiome and its implications for health and disease--a topic of growing interest and concern--serves as an essential resource for teachers and students. Most people know that the digestive tract contains billions of helpful gut bacteria, but how does the gut microbiome affect our health? What exactly do these bacteria do, and what are the negative effects when these microorganisms are ...

Advances in Psychedelic Medicine: State-of-the-Art Therapeutic Applications - Hardcover

$153.00

by Michael Winkelman (Editor), Ben Sessa (Editor)Researchers, program administrators, and practicing clinicians explain the most recent developments in using psychedelic substances to treat psychological, physiological, and social problems. More than a decade ago, the U.S. government lifted its ban on all testing of psychedelic substances. Winkelman and Sessa now provide updated scientific research and applications of these substances, now moving into approved categories of medicine. The text...

Doctors at the Borders: Immigration and the Rise of Public Health - Hardcover

$135.00

by Michael Lemay (Author)A unique resource for the general public and students interested in immigration and public health, this book presents a comprehensive history of public health and draws 10 key lessons for current immigration and health policymakers. The period of 1820 to 1920 was one of mass migration to the United States from other nations of origin. This century-long period served to develop modern medicine with the acceptance of the germ theory of disease and the lessons learned fr...

The Youth Sports Crisis: Out-of-Control Adults, Helpless Kids - Hardcover

$117.00

by Steven Overman (Author)This provocative critique of the youth sports movement examines the various issues surrounding children in sports and provides a plan for reform based on a change in philosophy and practice. Many American children spend more than 20 hours a week in organized sports, forgoing free time and unstructured recreational activities for the rigors of training and competition. This book offers a comprehensive critique of the youth sports movement, pitting the reality of adult...

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by Allison James (Author), Jenny Hockey (Author)Drawing on a range of recent literature in the field, this innovative book brings together and develops a range of sociological, anthropological and health policy perspectives on health and illness. Going beyond existing texts, it explores new and excitingBack JacketHow do we know we are ill? Are health, illness and disability universal categories? How important is the body in our understanding of health? These crucial questions are just some of...

Biology for Health: Applying the Activities of Daily Living - Paperback

$95.31

by S. H. Cedar (Author)This textbook takes a unique approach by linking the elements of anatomy and physiology (A&P) with everyday activities we all do without thinking, the 'Activities of Daily Living' such as breathing or eating, in order to explain biological systems and making complex ideas and biological processes easier to understand and relate to practice. By connecting A&P with health, healthcare and wellbeing, the author's exceptional understanding of students' needs contribu...

Reproductive Justice: A Global Concern - Hardcover

$135.00

by Joy K. Rice (Foreword by), Joan C. Chrisler (Editor)Every woman in the world has the right to control her own body, plan her family, receive good quality medical care, and give birth to a healthy baby. This book takes a comprehensive look at the status of women's reproductive rights from a transnational, human-rights perspective. "Reproductive justice" is a relatively new term that underscores the fact that the existence of reproductive rights does not mean that women are able to exercise ...

Dealing with Anxiety and Related Disorders: Understanding, Coping, and Prevention - Hardcover

$117.00

by Rudy Nydegger (Author)This thorough discussion and analysis of anxiety and related disorders looks at case studies, specific diagnostic categories, and treatments. Anxiety disorders are the most common and frequently misdiagnosed and undertreated of all mental health conditions. Dealing with Anxiety and Related Disorders: Understanding, Coping, and Prevention explains in accessible language the myths, misunderstandings, and realities of anxiety disorders, including often misdiagnosed somat...

Vegetarian America: A History - Paperback

$63.00

by Karen Iacobbo (Author), Michael Iacobbo (Author)The first complete history of vegetarianism in the United States, this story reveals the people, the organizations, and the events from the late 1700s to the present. Despite generally held notions that today's vegetarianism sprang from 1960s counterculture and that prior to that its only advocates were fanatics and fringe groups, the authors explore strong movements in other historical eras, the proponents of which included esteemed physicia...

The American Beauty Industry Encyclopedia - Hardcover

$185.40

by Julie Willett (Editor)This is the first encyclopedia to focus exclusively on the many aspects of the American beauty industry, covering both its diverse origins and its global reach. The American Beauty Industry Encyclopedia is the first compilation to focus exclusively on this pervasive business, covering both its diverse origins and global reach. More than 100 entries were chosen specifically to illuminate the most iconic aspects of the industry's past and present, exploring the meaning ...

A History of Ancient Psychiatry - Hardcover

$171.00

by Giuseppe Roccatagliata (Author) Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: February 21, 1986

American Babies: Their Life and Times in the 20th Century - Hardcover

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by Elizabeth Reedy (Author)The focus of this book is the journey babies have made over the past century. The rise of the middle class in America dictated major changes in the ways babies were fed, cared for, and raised. Social programs focused on improving water and sanitation programs for all, which led directly to decreased infection among infants and improved morbidity and mortality rates. Other programs also focused attention on babies. Advances in medicine allowed infants to be immunized...

Social Workers Speak Out on the HIV/AIDS Crisis: Voices from and to African-American Communities - Paperback

$63.00

by Larry Gant (Author), Vincent Lynch (Author), Patricia Stewart (Author)Written by a team of nationally recognized African American social work professionals with extensive and distinguished backgrounds of HIV/AIDS service, the book examines the crisis facing African American communities. The editors strive to convey to academics, researchers, and students the magnitude of the crisis and that individuals and organizations serving African Americans need to be able to respond to the service de...