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Jewish History: A Very Short Introduction

By: David N. Myers

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Jewish History: A Very Short Introduction

By: David N. Myers

How have the Jews survived? For millennia, they have defied odds by overcoming the travails of exile, persecution, and recurring plans for their annihilation. Many have attempted to explain this singular success as a result of divine intervention. In this engaging book, David N. Myers charts the long journey of the Jews through history. At the same time, it points to two unlikely-and decidedly this-worldly--factors to explain the survival of the Jews: antisemitism and assimilation. Usually regarded as grave dangers, these two factors have continually interacted with one other to enable the persistence of the Jews. At every turn in their history, not just in the modern age, Jews have adapted to new environments, cultures, languages, and social norms. These bountiful encounters with host societies have exercised the cultural muscle of the Jews, preventing the atrophy that would have occurred if they had not interacted so extensively with the non-Jewish world. It is through these encounters--indeed, through a process of assimilation--that Jews came to develop distinct local customs, speak many different languages, and cultivate diverse musical, culinary, and intellectual traditions. Left unchecked, the Jews' well-honed ability to absorb from surrounding cultures might have led to their disappearance. And yet, the route toward full and unbridled assimilation was checked by the nearly constant presence of hatred toward the Jew. Anti-Jewish expression and actions have regularly accompanied Jews throughout history. Part of the ironic success of antisemitism is its malleability, its talent in assuming new forms and portraying the Jew in diverse and often contradictory images--for example, at once the arch-capitalist and revolutionary Communist. Antisemitism not only served to blunt further assimilation, but, in a paradoxical twist, affirmed the Jew's sense of difference from the host society. And thus together assimilation and antisemitism (at least up to a certain limit) contribute to the survival of the Jews as a highly adaptable and yet distinct group.

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Oxford University Press

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0190660333

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American Shtetl

The Making of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Village in Upstate New York

By: Nomi M. Stolzenberg,David N. Myers

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American Shtetl

The Making of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Village in Upstate New York

By: Nomi M. Stolzenberg,David N. Myers

Settled in the mid-1970s by a small contingent of Hasidic families, Kiryas Joel is an American town with few parallels in Jewish history-but many precedents among religious communities in the United States. This book tells the story of how this group of pious, Yiddish-speaking Jews has grown to become a thriving insular enclave and a powerful local government in upstate New York. While rejecting the norms of mainstream American society, Kiryas Joel has been stunningly successful in creating a world apart by using the very instruments of secular political and legal power that it disavows. Nomi Stolzenberg and David Myers paint a richly textured portrait of daily life in Kiryas Joel, exploring the community's guiding religious, social, and economic norms. They delve into the roots of Satmar Hasidism and its charismatic founder, Rebbe Joel Teitelbaum, following his journey from nineteenth-century Hungary to post-World War II Brooklyn, where he dreamed of founding an ideal Jewish town modeled on the shtetls of eastern Europe. Stolzenberg and Myers chart the rise of Kiryas Joel as an official municipality with its own elected local government. They show how constant legal and political battles defined and even bolstered the community, whose very success has coincided with the rise of political conservatism and multiculturalism in American society over the past forty years.

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Princeton University Press

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0691259291

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Business Continuity Strategies

Protecting Against Unplanned Disasters

By: Kenneth N. Myers

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Business Continuity Strategies

Protecting Against Unplanned Disasters

By: Kenneth N. Myers

Cost-efficient business contingency and continuity planning for a post-9/11 and Katrina world Disasters can happen. Contingency plans are necessary. But how detailed and expensive do your contingency and continuity plans really need to be? Employing a thoroughly practical approach, Business Continuity Strategies: Protecting Against Unplanned Disasters, Third Edition provides a proven methodology for implementing a realistic and cost-efficient business contingency program. Kenneth Myers--an internationally recognized contingency planning specialist--shows corporate leaders how to prepare a logical "what if" plan that would enable an organization to retain market share, service customers, and maintain cash flow if a disaster occurs. Completely updated throughout to reflect lessons learned from 9/11 and hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, Business Continuity Strategies, Third Edition helps cost-conscious senior management: * Establish a corporate contingency program policy and strategy that ensures timely completion of a plan, with minimal disruption to operations * Minimize plan development costs * Understand the importance of conducting briefings to communicate the proper mindset before the program development process begins * Save time and money by avoiding a consultant's traditional approach of extensive information-gathering that contributes little to the development of practical solutions, but much in the way of consultant fees Addressing countless hypothetical disaster scenarios doesn't make good business sense. Business Continuity Strategies, Third Edition helps companies focus on what is necessary to survive a natural catastrophe, workplace violence, or a terrorist attack.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119461138

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Resisting History

Historicism and Its Discontents in German-Jewish Thought

By: David N. Myers

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Resisting History

Historicism and Its Discontents in German-Jewish Thought

By: David N. Myers

Nineteenth-century European thought, especially in Germany, was increasingly dominated by a new historicist impulse to situate every event, person, or text in its particular context. At odds with the transcendent claims of philosophy and--more significantly--theology, historicism came to be attacked by its critics for reducing human experience to a series of disconnected moments, each of which was the product of decidedly mundane, rather than sacred, origins. By the late nineteenth century and into the Weimar period, historicism was seen by many as a grinding force that corroded social values and was emblematic of modern society's gravest ills. Resisting History examines the backlash against historicism, focusing on four major Jewish thinkers. David Myers situates these thinkers in proximity to leading Protestant thinkers of the time, but argues that German Jews and Christians shared a complex cultural and discursive world best understood in terms of exchange and adaptation rather than influence. After examining the growing dominance of the new historicist thinking in the nineteenth century, the book analyzes the critical responses of Hermann Cohen, Franz Rosenzweig, Leo Strauss, and Isaac Breuer. For this fascinating and diverse quartet of thinkers, historicism posed a stark challenge to the ongoing vitality of Judaism in the modern world. And yet, as they set out to dilute or eliminate its destructive tendencies, these thinkers often made recourse to the very tools and methods of historicism. In doing so, they demonstrated the utter inescapability of historicism in modern culture, whether approached from a Christian or Jewish perspective.

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Princeton University Press

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140083256X

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Between Jew & Arab

The Lost Voice of Simon Rawidowicz

By: David N. Myers

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Between Jew & Arab

The Lost Voice of Simon Rawidowicz

By: David N. Myers

An exploration of the fascinating Jewish thinker Simon Rawidowicz and his provocative views on Arab refugees and the fate of Israel

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1584658541

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Master Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Head and Neck Surgery

Thyroid, Parathyroid, Salivary Glands, Paranasal Sinuses and Nasopharynx

By: Robert Ferris,Eugene N. Myers

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Master Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Head and Neck Surgery

Thyroid, Parathyroid, Salivary Glands, Paranasal Sinuses and Nasopharynx

By: Robert Ferris,Eugene N. Myers

This first volume of Master Techniques in Otolaryngologic Surgery focuses on the procedures used in Larynx, Hypopharynx, Oropharynx, Oral Cavity and Neck surgeries. The Master Techniques in Otolaryngologic Surgery Series provides “how-to” guides to both the common and advanced procedures performed in the major subspecialties of Otolaryngologic Surgery. Step-by-step instructions and over 300 full-color intraoperative photographs and line drawings makes this guide an excellent reference for Head and Neck specialists and General Otolaryngologists alike.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1469856018

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Salivary Gland Disorders

By: Eugene N. Myers,Robert L. Ferris

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Salivary Gland Disorders

By: Eugene N. Myers,Robert L. Ferris

Co-edited by Eugene N. Myers, a world-famous expert in the field, this has got to be the last word on salivary gland disorders. The disorders themselves cover a broad array of diseases, both benign and malignant. Thus, the contents of this book have been organized to reflect the diverse nature of salivary gland anatomy, physiology, and dysfunction in various states of disease. In this way, the evolution of the field and its diagnostic and therapeutic management are better demonstrated. Covering everything from practical diagnosis to gland tumor therapy, this really is a crucial work for any surgeon working in the facial or neck regions.

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Springer

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3540470700

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New Trends in the Study of Haredi Culture and Society

By: David N. Myers,Nechumi Malovicki-Yaffe

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New Trends in the Study of Haredi Culture and Society

By: David N. Myers,Nechumi Malovicki-Yaffe

Who are Haredim? And why are they the source of both increasing attention and continuing misunderstanding? New Trends in the Study of Haredi Culture and Society draws on the innovative research of leading scholars from a variety of disciplines—including history, religious studies, demography, linguistics, and geography—to trace the growing prominence of Haredi (often called ultra-Orthodox) Jews in Jewish life. Haredi Jews are committed to preserving a measure of segregation from the rest of society consistent with the guiding principles of their forebears; yet increasingly, they are appearing more visibly and assertively in public spaces. Demographic analysis suggests that they will constitute a much larger share—nearly one-quarter—of the world Jewish population over the next twenty years. By examining the evolution of political, cultural, and social trends in Haredi communities across the globe, this interdisciplinary and transnational volume sheds important light both on Haredi communities and on the societies of which they are part.

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Purdue University Press

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1612499937

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The Stakes of History

On the Use and Abuse of Jewish History for Life

By: David N. Myers

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The Stakes of History

On the Use and Abuse of Jewish History for Life

By: David N. Myers

A leading scholar of Jewish history's bracing and challenging case for the role of the historian today Why do we study history? What is the role of the historian in the contemporary world? These questions prompted David N. Myers's illuminating and poignant call for the relevance of historical research and writing. His inquiry identifies a number of key themes around which modern Jewish historians have wrapped their labors: liberation, consolation, and witnessing. Through these portraits, Myers revisits the chasm between history and memory, revealing the middle space occupied by modern Jewish historians as they work between the poles of empathic storytelling and the critical sifting of sources. History, properly applied, can both destroy ideologically rooted myths that breed group hatred and create new memories that are sustaining of life. Alive in these investigations is Myers's belief that the historian today can and should attend to questions of political and moral urgency. Historical knowledge is not a luxury to society but an essential requirement for informed civic engagement, as well as a vital tool in policy making, conflict resolution, and restorative justice.

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Yale University Press

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0300228937

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Manual of Exercise Testing E-Book

By: Victor F. Froelicher,Jonathan N. Myers

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Manual of Exercise Testing E-Book

By: Victor F. Froelicher,Jonathan N. Myers

The new edition of the Manual of Exercise Testing is the perfect companion for the exercise testing laboratory. Filled with practical examples and diagnostic clues, this handy manual covers exercise testing for the main cardiovascular problems faced today. Testing and interpretation are extensively covered in this manual. There is a new section on exercise physiology to provide essential science background. New chapter on exercise physiology New chapter on estimating disease severity and prognosis New information on diagnosis of coronary artery disease and early testing after acute myocardial infarction New material on post-procedure exercise testing New information on congestive heart failure, transplantation and valvular heart disease

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323070507

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9780323070508

Operative Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery E-Book

2-Volume Set

By: Eugene N. Myers

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Operative Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery E-Book

2-Volume Set

By: Eugene N. Myers

This brand-new edition, in a completely updated 2-volume set, places the full-range of operative otolaryngologic procedures at your disposal—from discussions on why a procedure should be performed to the latest surgical techniques to post-operative management and outcomes. Dr. Eugene Myers along with his esteemed, expert contributors bring you the absolute latest in the field, with thirty new chapters and expanded coverage on face lift, blepharoplasty, the ethmoid sinus, frontal sinus, and orbital surgery, to help you face even your toughest challenges. What’s more, a new full-color design, including more than 1,300 new full-color drawings and photographs and 90 minutes of surgical video clips, available online provide you with superb visual guidance. And, as an Expert Consult title, this thoroughly updated 2nd edition comes with access to the complete contents online, fully searchable—enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection. Aids in the evaluation and management of a complete spectrum of head and neck problems. Offers pearls and pitfalls at the end of each chapter to help you avoid complications. Uses a logical consistent layout from chapter to chapter, to include patient selection, pre-operative planning, surgical technique, and post-operative management. Provides online access to fully searchable text and step-by-step surgical video clips, enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection and provide you with superb visual guidance. Presents several new associate editors, giving you fresh perspectives in a growing field. Offers the expertise of otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, neurological surgeons, and ophthalmologists, who provide unsurpassed multidisciplinary coverage on everything from pre-operative diagnosis and evaluation...through step-by-step descriptions of surgical techniques...to post-operative management. Features 30 new chapters, including Office-Based Evaluation and Treatment, many new chapters on endoscopic approaches and management of complications, and eight new chapters on laryngology, as well as expanded coverage of face lift, blepharoplasty, the ethmoid sinus, frontal sinus, and orbital surgery to keep you ahead of the curve. Covers the newest techniques, such as transnasal endoscopic sinus surgery, endonasal endoscopic management of tumors at the base of the skull using the two-team approach, the use of Botox injections for various conditions of the larynx, and endoscopic surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid glands to help you enhance your clinical skills. Includes completely reorganized chapters that feature “complications headings and bulleted lists of pearls and pitfalls for ease of reference and to help you avoid mistakes. Uses a new full-color design with 1,300 new full-color illustrations for easy reference.

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1437720838

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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

By: Jeffrey N. Myers,Erich M. Sturgis

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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

By: Jeffrey N. Myers,Erich M. Sturgis

While cancers of the oral cavity and oropharynx were overwhelming found in smokers and drinkers, a dramatic shift is occurring with a dramatic rise in the incidence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers while oral cavity cancers and HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancers appear to be declining in incidence, reflecting the reduction in cigarette smoking. These trends also have implications for how Otolaryngologists prevent, diagnose, workup, treat, and follow these patients. The focus of information in this issue is on oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer and the implications of the HPV epidemic on this disease. Amongst the medical community during this period of trying to better grasp the association of HPV with oropharyngeal cancers, there are misconceptions and a lack of knowledge of these important shifts which are addressed by Guest Editors Jeffrey Myers and Erich Sturgis of the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Topics include: Epidemiology- Control of a tobacco epidemic? But emergence of a HPV epidemic?; Oral cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Genomics; Why Otolaryngologists need to be aware of Fanconi anemia; Impact on HPV on Orpharyngeal Cancer Biology and Response to Therapy-Implications for Treatment; Oral premalignancy- The roles of early detection and chemoprevention; Evaluation and staging- Limitations despite technological breakthroughs; 7) Surgical treatment innovations; Radiotherapy- The “Particle-rs of energy, dose, and delivery method; Systemic Treatment- Its role before, during, and after definitive treatment; How to maximize functional assessment/rehabilitation; Standardizing treatment for Cancers – An approach to cancer care or crisis?; Survivorship in Oral Cancer- Competing mortalities, morbidities, and second malignancies.

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0323186327

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Operative Otolaryngology

Head and Neck Surgery

By: Eugene N. Myers

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Operative Otolaryngology

Head and Neck Surgery

By: Eugene N. Myers

This new edition places the full range of operative otolaryngologic procedures at the reader's disposal--from preoperative diagnosis and evaluation through step-by-step descriptions of surgical techniques to postoperative management.

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1729

The True Story of Pierre and Marie Mayeux, the Natchez Massacre, and the Settlement of French Louisiana

By: Kenneth N. Myers

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1729

The True Story of Pierre and Marie Mayeux, the Natchez Massacre, and the Settlement of French Louisiana

By: Kenneth N. Myers

Put yourself in their shoes. In 1720 France was just coming out of a long war that had left the nation on the edge of bankruptcy. People were starving to death and plagues were sweeping the country. The rich were getting richer and the poor were getting poorer. Pierre & Marie Mayeux were newlyweds who left behind everything in order to build a new life in French Louisiana. Little did they know the difficult and terrifying path that lay before them. 1729 is their story, and the story of hundreds like them who came to a new world with new hope, only to have it dashed and broken time after time. This is the tale of their journey across the Atlantic, enduring a year in plague-ridden Biloxi, making their way 600 miles up the Mississippi River, surviving one of the worst massacres in American history, living in the newly founded swamp village of New Orleans, and finally raising a family in South Louisiana. Today there are a million living descendants of Pierre and Marie Mayeux. But there almost were none.

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0692870660

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Falling Trees, Color Blind Scientists, and Addiction

A Complete Guide to Addiction for Substance Abusers and Their Families

By: Mark A Myers,Janet N Myers

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Falling Trees, Color Blind Scientists, and Addiction

A Complete Guide to Addiction for Substance Abusers and Their Families

By: Mark A Myers,Janet N Myers

Falling Trees, Color Blind Scientists, and Addiction explores the what and why's of addiction. We present information on the devasting effect addiction has on individuals and families. Current information and research are offered to the reader in gaining a better understanding of the challenge's individuals and families face. We explain the different faces of addiction and how difficult it can be to define addiction. Opinions and experiences can vary from person to person and setting to setting. We describe the problem in these terms: if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If someone has a substance abuse problem that has not come up on the radar, does that mean he or she does not have a problem? This is what motivated us to write this book. Anyone facing, dealing with, or wanting to know more about addiction will benefit from this book. Not all chapters will apply to everyone. However, "knowledge is power," as they say. The more informed someone is, the better decisions they can make. By the end, you will not only understand the workings of addiction but also be better equipped to reclaim a healthy lifestyle. We refer to real cases to illustrate our points.

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0578517914

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9780578517919

Advances in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

By: Eugene N. Myers

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Advances in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

By: Eugene N. Myers

Nationally recognised editors select the best, most relevant journal articles of the year from a survey of 950 + journals worldwide. The articles are professionally abstracted and the followed by insightful, thought-provoking and clinically relevant commentary by the editors. Unique to the YEARBOOK, tables and illustrations from the original articles are included to enhance the information provided by the abstract. Review articles provide an overview of recent advances.

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0323009379

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How Christians Pray

The Foundation Series Volume Three

By: Kenneth N. Myers

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How Christians Pray

The Foundation Series Volume Three

By: Kenneth N. Myers

Prayer is at the center of the Christian faith, yet many Christians find their prayer life woefully inadequate. In the Gospel story, the disciples approached Jesus and asked him to teach them to pray. What he taught them has become the most famous prayer of all time: the Lord's Prayer, or the Our Father. In How Christians Pray, the third volume of The Foundation Series, Kenneth Myers revisits this model prayer which Jesus gave to his followers, and unpacks the meaning of each line. Saturated in Scripture and grounded in the historic faith of the Church, this book promises to be an eye-opening and enriching study for individual readers, small groups and classes.

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1439249202

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Advances in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

By: Eugene N. Myers

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Advances in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

By: Eugene N. Myers

The distinguished editorial board chooses topics that are most critical and clinically relevant to improving patient care. Invited experts write original, comprehensive articles, summarizing the vital changes and critical issues, and give both the practitioner and student fresh, thorough viewpoints on the topic's significance.

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