Verwandte Artikel zu Diabetes: The Biography (Biographies of Disease)

Diabetes: The Biography (Biographies of Disease) - Hardcover

 
9780199541362: Diabetes: The Biography (Biographies of Disease)
Alle Exemplare der Ausgabe mit dieser ISBN anzeigen:
 
 
Book by Tattersall Robert

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Críticas:
A first-rate and much-needed history...It deserves to and will be widely read. (Michael Bliss, Emeritus Professor of History, Toronto, and author of 'The Discovery of Insulin')

Anyone interested in medical discoveries, lay or professional alike, would read it with pleasure. (Peter Watkins, Clinical Medical)

This book is very interesting to read...Rarely has the history of the discovery of insulin been summarised in such a balanced way. (Victor Jorgens, European Association for the Studies of Diabetes, Diabetologia)

It is a marvellous piece of writing, extremely well written. (David Kerr, Diabetes Digest)

This book should be compulsory reading for anyone offering diabetes care. (David Kerr, Diabetes Digest)

Robert Tattersall has compiled a fact-filled, comprehensive pictyre of Diabetes. (Nursing Care)

Tattersall's biography provides the reader with illuminating and fascinating stories...This is essential reading. (Diabetes & Primary Care)

In this remarkably succinct, comparative, and engaging book, Tattersall offers a comprehensive and thorough history. (Journal of the History of Medicine)

An important contribution to the history of medicine, it should be read by all. (Journal of the History of Medicine)

In his "biography" of the disease...Tattersall provides a complete yet very readable history. (Thomas A. Buchanan, American Journal of Epidemiology)
Reseña del editor:
Diabetes is a disease with a fascinating history and one that has been growing dramatically with urbanization. According to the World Health Authority, it now affects 4.6% of adults over 20, reaching 30% in the over 35s in some populations. It is one of the most serious and widespread diseases today. But the general perception of diabetes is quite different.

At the beginning of the 20th century, diabetes sufferers mostly tended to be middle-aged and overweight, and could live tolerably well with the disease for a couple of decades, but when it occasionally struck younger people, it could be fatal within a few months. The development of insulin in the early 1920s dramatically changed things for these younger patients. But that story of the success of modern medicine has tended to dominate public perception, so that diabetes is regarded as a relatively minor illness. Sadly, that is far from the case, and diabetes can produce complications affecting many different organs.

Robert Tattersall, a leading authority on diabetes, describes the story of the disease from the ancient writings of Galen and Avicenna to the recognition of sugar in the urine of diabetics in the 18th century, the identification of pancreatic diabetes in 1889, the discovery of insulin in the early 20th century, the ensuing optimism, and the subsequent despair as the complexity of this now chronic illness among its increasing number of young patients became apparent. Yet new drugs are being developed, as well as new approaches to management that give hope for the future.

Diabetes affects many of us directly or indirectly through friends and relatives. This book gives an authoritative and engaging account of the long history and changing perceptions of a disease that now dominates the concerns of health professionals in the developed world.

Diabetes: the biography is part of the Oxford series, Biographies of Diseases, edited by William and Helen Bynum. In each individual volume an expert historian or clinician tells the story of a particular disease or condition throughout history - not only in terms of growing medical understanding of its nature and cure, but also shifting social and cultural attitudes, and changes in the meaning of the name of the disease itself.

„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

  • VerlagOUP Oxford
  • Erscheinungsdatum2009
  • ISBN 10 0199541361
  • ISBN 13 9780199541362
  • EinbandTapa dura
  • Anzahl der Seiten240
  • Bewertung
Gebraucht kaufen
Zustand: Gut
The book has been read, but is... Mehr zu diesem Angebot erfahren

Versand: EUR 4,08
Von Vereinigtes Königreich nach Deutschland

Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer

In den Warenkorb

Beste Suchergebnisse beim ZVAB

Beispielbild für diese ISBN

Tattersall, Robert
ISBN 10: 0199541361 ISBN 13: 9780199541362
Gebraucht Hardcover Anzahl: 2
Anbieter:
WorldofBooks
(Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich)
Bewertung

Buchbeschreibung Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR004014128

Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren

Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 2,54
Währung umrechnen

In den Warenkorb

Versand: EUR 4,08
Von Vereinigtes Königreich nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer
Beispielbild für diese ISBN

Tattersall, Robert
ISBN 10: 0199541361 ISBN 13: 9780199541362
Gebraucht Hardcover Anzahl: 3
Anbieter:
WorldofBooks
(Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich)
Bewertung

Buchbeschreibung Hardback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Artikel-Nr. GOR006678712

Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren

Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 2,54
Währung umrechnen

In den Warenkorb

Versand: EUR 4,08
Von Vereinigtes Königreich nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer
Beispielbild für diese ISBN

Tattersall, Robert
ISBN 10: 0199541361 ISBN 13: 9780199541362
Gebraucht Hardcover Erstausgabe Anzahl: 1
Anbieter:
Better World Books
(Mishawaka, IN, USA)
Bewertung

Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Artikel-Nr. GRP70603957

Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren

Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 8,37
Währung umrechnen

In den Warenkorb

Versand: EUR 8,79
Von USA nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer
Beispielbild für diese ISBN

Tattersall, Robert
ISBN 10: 0199541361 ISBN 13: 9780199541362
Gebraucht Hardcover Erstausgabe Anzahl: 4
Anbieter:
Better World Books
(Mishawaka, IN, USA)
Bewertung

Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 5208600-6

Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren

Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 8,37
Währung umrechnen

In den Warenkorb

Versand: EUR 8,79
Von USA nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer
Beispielbild für diese ISBN

Tattersall, R.
ISBN 10: 0199541361 ISBN 13: 9780199541362
Gebraucht Hardcover Anzahl: 1
Anbieter:
Anybook.com
(Lincoln, Vereinigtes Königreich)
Bewertung

Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780199541362. Artikel-Nr. 9842775

Weitere Informationen zu diesem Verkäufer | Verkäufer kontaktieren

Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 14,75
Währung umrechnen

In den Warenkorb

Versand: EUR 6,57
Von Vereinigtes Königreich nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & Dauer