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Spaceflight Clinical Medicine
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"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)
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Book Title: Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight
Editors: Michael R. Barratt, Sam L. Pool
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-68164-1
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-3173-3Published: 29 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-68164-1Published: 20 March 2008
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 596
Topics: General Practice / Family Medicine, Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)