Space Physiology and Medicine
From Evidence to Practice
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Critical Care, Reference, Public Health
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781493966523 | |
| Publisher: | Springer New York | Publication: | December 13, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781493966523 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York |
| Publication: | December 13, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
As space medicine evolved from the late 1950s onward, the need arose for a ready reference for students and practitioners on the basic concepts of this new specialty. Through three editions edited by leaders in the development of space medicine, this classic text has met the need. This fourth edition of Space Physiology and Medicine provides succinct, evidence-based summaries of the current knowledge base in space medicine and serves as a source of information on the space environment, responses, and practices. Additionally, there is extensive online material available for each chapter, featuring overviews and self-study questions.
As space medicine evolved from the late 1950s onward, the need arose for a ready reference for students and practitioners on the basic concepts of this new specialty. Through three editions edited by leaders in the development of space medicine, this classic text has met the need. This fourth edition of Space Physiology and Medicine provides succinct, evidence-based summaries of the current knowledge base in space medicine and serves as a source of information on the space environment, responses, and practices. Additionally, there is extensive online material available for each chapter, featuring overviews and self-study questions.
