Limits to Medicine: Medical Nemesis: The Expropriation of Health (Illich Ivan)(Paperback)

Limits to Medicine: Medical Nemesis: The Expropriation of Health (Illich Ivan)(Paperback)

The medical establishment has become a major threat to health. This is the opening statement and basic contention of Ivan Illich's searing social critique. In Limits to Medicine Ivan Illich has enlarged on this theme of disabling social services, schools, and transport, which have become, through

The Sociology of Health and Medicine: A Critical Introduction (Annandale Ellen)(Paperback)

Highly Commended - BMA Medical Awards 2015: Health and Social CareThe fully revised edition of this highly respected textbook addresses the most important theoretical and empirical debates in the sociology of health and medicine. Chapter by chapter the book examines important issues such as the

Maladies and Medicine: Exploring Health & Healing, 1540-1740 (Read Sara)(Paperback)

Maladies and Medicine offers a lively exploration of health and medical cures in early modern England. The introduction sets out the background in which the body was understood, covering the theory of the four humors and the ways that male and female bodies were conceptualized. It also explains the

Medical Statistics: A Textbook for the Health Sciences (Walters Stephen J.)(Paperback)

The 5th edition of this popular introduction to statistics for the medical and health sciences has undergone a significant revision, with several new chapters added and examples refreshed throughout the book. Yet it retains its central philosophy to explain medical statistics with as little

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine (Jackson Mark)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine celebrates the richness and variety of medical history around the world. In recent decades, the history of medicine has emerged as a rich and mature sub-discipline within history, but the strength of the field has not precluded vigorous debates about

Essentials of Global Health (Sethia Babulal)(Paperback)

This unique introduction to the essentials of global health has been constructed by medical students from all over the world through the help of Medsin (now Students for Global Health) and the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA). The global student and trainee author

Medicine of the Prophet (Al-Jawziyya Ibn Qayyim)(Paperback)

Medicine of the Prophet is a combination of religious and medical information, providing advice and guidance on the two aims of medicine - the preservation and restoration of health - in careful conformity with the teachings of Islam as enshrined in the Qur'an and the hadith, or sayings of the

The Language of Medicine (Chabner Davi-Ellen)(Paperback)

Easily and effectively master medical terminology with Davi-Ellen Chabner's The Language of Medicine, 12th Edition Using Chabner's proven method of learning medical terms by studying them in the context of the human body, this highly-praised and best-selling text helps individuals of all

Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine (Llewellyn Carrie D.)(Paperback)

This third edition of the much acclaimed Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine offers a fully up-to-date, comprehensive, accessible, one-stop resource for doctors, health care professionals, mental health care professionals (such as psychologists, counsellors, specialist nurses),

Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions (Mosby)(Pevná vazba)

Make sense of complex medical terms with this comprehensive reference Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 11th Edition includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2,450 illustrations - that's twice the number of images found in other medical

A. B. C. - Alphabetization of the Popular Mind (Illich Ivan)(Pevná vazba)

Medical Astrology In Action: The Transits of Health (Hill Judith a.)(Paperback)

Medical Astrology in Action, by award winning, internationally recognized author Hill, is the only book in print exclusively devoted to the distinctly physical and medical impacts of the transiting Sun, Moon, planets and Lunar Nodes upon the natal chart. This is a practical repertory, useful for

Digital Health: Critical and Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives (Lupton Deborah)(Paperback)

The rise of digital health technologies is, for some, a panacea to many of the medical and public health challenges we face today. This is the first book to articulate a critical response to the techno-utopian and entrepreneurial vision of the digital health phenomenon. Deborah Lupton,

Thrive - The Power of Psychological Therapy (Layard Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Offers an argument for better treatment of mental health. This book shows that mental ill-health causes more of the suffering in our society than physical illness, poverty or

Innovations in Stress and Health (Cartwright S.)(Paperback)

The costs of stress and ill-health to society are enormous. In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on workplace initiatives to reduce stress and improve individual resilience. This volume brings chief medical officers, leading health professionals and academics to present their views

Acute Medicine: A Practical Guide to the Management of Medical Emergencies (Sprigings David C.)(Paperback)

Acute Medicine offers an accessible and concise guide to the practical management of all acute medical problems likely to be encountered in the emergency department, ambulatory care centre, acute medical unit or on the wards.Reflecting the maturation of acute medicine as a separate specialty, the

Creation Of Health (Shealy Norman MD PhD)(Paperback / softback)

A collaboration between a traditionally trained physician and a medical intuitive, The Creation of Health illuminates the deep connection between emotional dysfunction and physical illness. It describes the role that emotional disturbances play in the most common diseases and ailments, from

Data Interpretation in Critical Care Medicine (Venkatesh Bala)(Paperback)

The management of critically ill patients not only involves a thorough daily review of investigations and monitoring. A detailed knowledge and understanding of data is crucial in the day-to-day management of patients in intensive care. With over 100 data sets composed of a brief history, relevant

The Perioperative Medicine Consult Handbook (Jackson Molly Blackley)(Paperback)

Patients with a range of medical conditions undergo surgeries of varying levels of risk, and the evolving field of consult medicine aims to address their needs, whether pre- or post-surgery. This new edition of The Perioperative Medicine Consult Handbook provides useful information, advice, and

Roman Medicine (Cruse Audrey)(Paperback / softback)

Audrey Cruse looks at the many different aspects of medicine and health in the Roman Empire, particularly Roman

Medical Student Survival Skills: The Acutely Ill Patient (Jevon Philip)(Paperback)

Medical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for

ABC of Transfer and Retrieval Medicine (Low Adam)(Paperback)

ABC of Transfer and Retrieval Medicine provides the key information required to help health care professionals involved in the movement of critically ill patients to do so safely, correctly and with confidence. Beginning with the practical and clinical considerations to be taken into account during

88 Chinese Medicine Secrets (Hicks Angela)(Paperback)

Chinese medicine practitioners have observed and used the principles of a healthy lifestyle for thousands of years. In this book you will discover the profound, yet simple health maintenance secrets that Chinese medicine has developed over many centuries. By practising these secrets you will learn

Short, Illustrated History of... Medicine (Miles John C.)(Paperback / softback)

A curated collection of the best examples of medical discoveries and inventions from