Search Results: MEDICAL / General from William Robertson

London: HMSO, 1978. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Volume 2 in a 2-volume series which brought together a vast amount of information which previously existed in a variety of sources, and the unrecorded experience of those who had spent their lives in aviation medicine research or practice. The book is organised into four main parts, dealing with, Commercial Aviation and Health; Health and Hygiene; Clinical Aspects; and Accident Investigation and Air Safety. All aspects of medicine, as it relates to the science and practice of aviation, are covered within these four parts. Though first published in 1978, much of the information will still be relevant in today's environment. Contains 333 pages, 22 x 14cm, and includes numerous graphs, charts and figures. Blue boards in Very Good illustrated dust jacket. Internally, shows previous owner's stamp on endpapers (Dr G.V. Purnell, CMO, British Aerospace, Warton Aerodrome) otherwise Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Oxford: OUP, 1999. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Describes the quest within medicine for the so-called 'magic bullet'. These are drugs that can destroy cancerous or infected cells while leaving normal cells unharmed. A lively and fascinating introduction for the scientist and layman alike to one of the most exciting fields of activity within modern medicine. Contains 209 pages, 24 x 16cm, with 38 b&w illustrations. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings Blue cloth boards in Very Good illustrated dust jacket. Internally, Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Exceptionally good condition for ex-library example.

Edinburgh/London: Livingstone, 1969. Fifth Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A classic medical text on all the common bone injuries, their complications and how to treat them. First published in 1957, this is the highly revised and updated Fifth Edition, reprinted in 1969. Contains 304 pages, 22 x 14cm, and illustrated throughout with b&w photos and radiographs. Fully referenced, with bibliography and index. Blue cloth boards in very good dust jacket. Internally, shows previous owners names on front endpaper, otherwise in very good condition: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.. Cloth Boards.