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The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity (The Norton History of Science)

By: Roy Porter

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The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity (The Norton History of Science)

By: Roy Porter

Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize "A panoramic and perfectly magnificent intellectual history of medicine…This is the book that delivers it all." —Sherwin Nuland, author of How We Die Hailed as "a remarkable achievement" (Boston Globe) and as "a triumph: simultaneously entertaining and instructive, witty and thought-provoking…a splendid and thoroughly engrossing book" (Los Angeles Times), Roy Porter's charting of the history of medicine affords us an opportunity as never before to assess its culture and science and its costs and benefits to mankind. Porter explores medicine's evolution against the backdrop of the wider religious, scientific, philosophical, and political beliefs of the culture in which it develops, covering ground from the diseases of the hunter-gatherers to the more recent threats of AIDS and Ebola, from the clearly defined conviction of the Hippocratic oath to the muddy ethical dilemmas of modern-day medicine. Offering up a treasure trove of historical surprises along the way, this book "has instantly become the standard single-volume work in its field" (The Lancet).

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393242447

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9780393242447

Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine

By: Roy Porter

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Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine

By: Roy Porter

Ideas tumble out of Porter like wonders from some scholarly horn of plenty." —Sherwin B. Nuland, The New Republic An eminently readable, entertaining romp through the history of our vain and valiant efforts to heal ourselves. Mankind's battle to stay alive and healthy for as long as possible is our oldest, most universal struggle. With his characteristic wit and vastly informed historical scope, Roy Porter examines the war fought between disease and doctors on the battleground of the flesh from ancient times to the present. He explores the many ingenious ways in which we have attempted to overcome disease through the ages: the changing role of doctors, from ancient healers, apothecaries, and blood-letters to today's professionals; the array of drugs, from Ayurvedic remedies to the launch of Viagra; the advances in surgery, from amputations performed by barbers without anesthetic to today's sophisticated transplants; and the transformation of hospitals from Christian places of convalescence to modern medical powerhouses. Cleverly illustrated with historic line drawings, the chronic ailments of humanity provide vivid anecdotes for Porter's enlightening story of medicine's efforts to prevail over a formidable and ever-changing adversary.

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225

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393243346

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9780393243345

Mental Hospitals at Work

By: Kathleen Jones,Roy Sidebotham

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Mental Hospitals at Work

By: Kathleen Jones,Roy Sidebotham

First published in 1998. This is Volume IV, of seven in the Sociology of Mental Health series. Written in 1962, this study looks at of what mental hospitals actually do, what problems they face, how they use their resources, and how their efficiency can be assessed. We begin in Part I by briefly describing the provision of mental hospitals in England and Wales, and analysing current trends in hospital and community care, together with the arguments for and against the retention of the mental hospital.

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Routledge

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113627930X

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9781136279300

The Creation of the Modern World

The Untold Story of the British Enlightenment

By: Roy Porter

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The Creation of the Modern World

The Untold Story of the British Enlightenment

By: Roy Porter

This engagingly written new work highlights Britain's long-underestimated and pivotal role in disseminating the ideas and culture of the Enlightenment. Moving beyond the numerous histories centered on France and Germany, the acclaimed social historian Roy Porter explains how monumental changes in thinking in Britain influenced worldwide developments. Here is a "splendidly imaginative" work that "propels the debate forward ... and makes a valuable point" (New York Times Book Review).

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772

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393322688

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9780393322682

Divorced Families

Meeting the Challenge of Divorce and Remarriage

By: Constance R. Ahrons,Roy H. Rodgers

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Divorced Families

Meeting the Challenge of Divorce and Remarriage

By: Constance R. Ahrons,Roy H. Rodgers

This book describes some of the expectable difficulties for couples at different life-cycle stages--those with young children, childless couples, and midlife and aging couples--and offers guidance for making the most of the transition from separation to remarriage.

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276

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393306224

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9780393306224

The Storyteller of Marrakesh

A Novel

By: Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya

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The Storyteller of Marrakesh

A Novel

By: Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya

The first in an ambitious cycle of novels set in the Islamic world, "The Storyteller of Marrakesh" is an elegant exploration of the nature of reality and our shifting perceptions of truth.

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355

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393340619

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9780393340617

Networks and Systems

By: D. Roy Choudhury

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Networks and Systems

By: D. Roy Choudhury

Serves As A Text For The Treatment Of Topics In The Field Of Electric Networks Which Are Considered As Foundation In Electrical Engineering For Undergraduate Students. Includes Detailed Coverage Of Network Theorems, Topology, Analogous Systems And Fourier Transforms. Employs Laplace Transform Solution Of Differential Equations. Contains Material On Two-Port Networks, Classical Filters, Passive Synthesis. Includes State Variable Formulation Of Network Problems. Wide Coverage On Convolution Integral, Transient Response And Frequency Domain Analysis. Given Digital Computer Program For Varieties Of Problems Pertaining To Networks And Systems. Each Topic Is Covered In Depth From Basic Concepts. Given Large Number Of Solved Problems For Better Understanding The Theory. A Large Number Of Objective Type Questions And Solutions To Selected Problems Given In Appendix.

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942

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New Age International

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8122400027

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9788122400021

Bugle Boy

Memories

By: Roy Goostrey

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Bugle Boy

Memories

By: Roy Goostrey

While reading memoirs, people often remark, Oh, I remember that. or I did that when I was a kid. The author presents his life's journey, which may be similar to their own experiences. The book follows the period of time beginning with the Great Depression of the 30s to the present day. It is the story of a boy from a poor working-class background who grows into a man striving for a satisfactory professional career for himself, as well as a comfortable life for his family. His experiences in achieving these goals are realized by the choices he made in his teen years and his subsequent emigration to Canada. Roy Goostrey was born in 1934 in the town of Stockport in the Industrial North-west of England. Upon leaving school he went into an apprenticeship in the mechanical engineering field, eventually working his way up to become a senior design draughtsman. In 1966, he and his family emigrated to Canada where he worked as a design engineer. An opportunity to become a qualified high-school teacher became available and he accepted a position teaching Mechanical Drafting. He taught there for twenty-three years, taking early retirement in 1989. Bugle Boy is the story of his life.

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Trafford Publishing

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1426977131

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9781426977138

In the Snow Forest

Three Novellas

By: Roy Parvin

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In the Snow Forest

Three Novellas

By: Roy Parvin

Set in late fall when blizzards threaten, each novella is about people who have reached the age where everything is for keeps. A paroled con steals a car and attempts to outrun a violent past. An out-of-work logger finds love that sustains and destroys. A woman's journey by rail becomes a tale of discovery and hard-won redemption.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393322653

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9780393322651

International Handbook on Ecotourism

By: Roy Ballantyne,Jan Packer

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International Handbook on Ecotourism

By: Roy Ballantyne,Jan Packer

Roy and Jan have assembled a timely snapshot of our current understanding of ecotourism, both as a concept worthy of scientific inquiry and as an increasingly significant segment of global commerce and industry. A terrific piece of work! Sam Ham, University of Idaho, US In the 30 or so year since it became established in the tourism literature and in tourism practice, ecotourism has attracted as many proponents as opponents. This Handbook now brings together some of the leading scholars worldwide in this field, to explore the current position of this form of tourism. In doing so, it offers serious critiques, it explores meanings and paradoxes, it offers best practices and it looks to the future. It is the Handbook for one of tourisms fastest growing and controversial sectors. David Airey, University of Surrey, UK This is a most welcome and needed book. With a very strong editorial team and contributing authors, the Handbook covers all the key issues of ecotourism. It cuts through the confusion surrounding the much-misunderstood concept of ecotourism, clearly dealing with definitions, concepts and research issues. The Handbook is particularly welcome for its focus on the visitor experience, a strength of the editors, and for clearly linking the theory of ecotourism with practice in the field. Christopher Cooper, Oxford Brookes University, UK This Handbook brings together contributions from over forty international experts in the field of ecotourism. It provides a critical review and discussion of current issues and concepts it challenges readers to consider the boundaries of what ecotourism is, and could be. The Handbook provides practical information regarding the business of ecotourism; insights into ecotourist behaviour and visitor experiences; and reflections on the practice of ecotourism in a range of different contexts. The Handbook is designed to be a valuable reference book for tourism scholars and researchers.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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0857939971

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9780857939975

The Failure of Political Islam

By: Olivier Roy

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The Failure of Political Islam

By: Olivier Roy

This powerful argument reassess radical Islam and the set of ideas and assumptions at its core. Olivier Roy offers a challenging and highly original view that no-one trying to understand Islamic fundamentalism can afford to overlook.

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Harvard University Press

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0674291417

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9780674291416

How To Talk To Parents About Autism

By: Roy Q Sander

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How To Talk To Parents About Autism

By: Roy Q Sander

The most recent epidemiological data from the Centers for Disease Control (2013) suggests that 1 in every 88 children has some form of autism. Autism’s core symptoms surface as problems with social interaction, restrictive interests and abnormal language development, and they often appear quite differently in various children. Parents of children diagnosed with autism are often overwhelmed. They experience a range of feelings that may include denial, wishful thinking, and desperation. Sometimes they pursue unproven or useless treatments and interventions. This book will help professionals who consult with parents to understand autism’s symptoms and to provide proactive guidance. It will also give parents knowledge to understand more fully the problems associated with autism and make decisions that help their child develop to be as fully happy and engaged as possible.

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0393705293

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9780393705294

Book's by Roy A. Norton

The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity (The Norton History of Science)

The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity (The Norton History of Science)

Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine

Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine

Mental Hospitals at Work

Mental Hospitals at Work

The Creation of the Modern World

The Creation of the Modern World

Divorced Families

Divorced Families

The Storyteller of Marrakesh

The Storyteller of Marrakesh

Networks and Systems

Networks and Systems

Bugle Boy

Bugle Boy

In the Snow Forest

In the Snow Forest

International Handbook on Ecotourism

International Handbook on Ecotourism

The Failure of Political Islam

The Failure of Political Islam

How To Talk To Parents About Autism

How To Talk To Parents About Autism

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