Disease and Democracy is the first comparative analysis of how Western democratic nations have coped with AIDS. Peter Baldwin's exploration of divergent approaches to the epidemic in the United States and several European nations is a springboard for a wide-ranging and sophisticated historical analysis of public health practices and policies. In addition to his comprehensive presentation of information on approaches to AIDS, Baldwin's authoritative book provides a new perspective on our most enduring political dilemma: how to reconcile individual liberty with the safety of the community. Baldwin finds that Western democratic nations have adopted much more varied approaches to AIDS than is commonly recognized. He situates the range of responses to AIDS within the span of past attempts to... Less

This book presents a global view of human health. It traces some of the major changes in the health and disease patterns affecting humankind, and sets these in the context of demographic change and economic development.The book addresses a series of important questions. How and why have patterns of health and disease changed so dramatically in industrialized countries over the last century? And why, within a relatively wealthy country such as the United Kingdom, is there so much variation in health between women and men, married and single, people from different ethnic groups, manual and non-manual workers? What is the evidence supporting competing explanations for the 'health divide' between groups with the best and the worst health experience? Globally, how are the health problems... Less

Book:One-Handed in a Two-Handed WorldLearn how to manage life single-handedly, short-term or long-term, in a world designed for people who have the use of two hands. Filled with tips on overcoming everyday obstacles including personal care, dressing, eating, household chores and repairs, office tasks, sports and more. Softcover, 251 pages. Written by Tommye-K. Mayer. Second edition. Copyright 2000, revised 2001. Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

Diseases have significantly shaped the course of the world's history. From the fourteenth- century plague to HIV/AIDS today, diseases have fundamentally altered the shape of society, politics, and culture. In a sweeping, thoughtful account, "Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World" considers the history of twelve important diseases: their impact, their consequences, their costs, and the lessons learned. Examining hemophilia, blight, tuberculosis, cholera, smallpox, bubonic plague, influenza, malaria, yellow fever, and syphilis, this book not only covers the diseases' histories but also addresses public health responses and societal upheavals. Historical perspectives on these diseases will be indispensable for a better understanding of how we and our forbearers survived the onslaught of... Less

The transplanted Aussie who took Broadway by storm PETER ALLEN: THE BOY FROM OZFlamboyant performer and introspective songwriter Peter Allen had a meteoric run on the world stage. He packed houses all over the world and wrote some of the most enduring ballads of the 1970s and 80s including career-making hits for Olivia Newton-John ( I Honestly Love You ) and Melissa Manchester ( Don't Cry Out Loud ) before succumbing to AIDS in 1992.This documentary produced by Ben Gannon, co-creator of the Tony®-winning musical The Boy From Oz tells the story through Allen's own words and interviews with his family, friends, and famous colleagues, such as Carole Bayer Sager, Bernadette Peters, Lily Tomlin, and Ann-Margret. Among the highlights is a rare clip of Allen in an appearance with his mentor... Less

In AIDS, three Harvard-educated physicians explore the evolution of the HIV epidemic, contextualizing the disease from historical, social, and medical perspectives. Addressing the last 25 years, the book examines basic biological principles, including what a virus is, how the human immune system works, and how HIV impairs these functions. It presents an in-depth discussion of the HIV life cycle, explores central issues pertaining to diagnosis and treatment, and sheds light on how the treatment was developed and implemented.The book also reviews global epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and principles of transmission, as well as what comprises an epidemic and the factors that determine whether an infectious outbreak will propagate or die out. Finally, it looks at where HIV came from; early reactions... Less

AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome) is one of the most perplexing health problems confronting everyone today. The Essential AIDS Fact Book can help you to protect your health now -- while scientists work toward developing a vaccine and better treatments. TRANSMISSION ROUTES -- the infection that causes AIDS is transmitted only through the transfer of infected blood or sexual fluids, or from mother to fetus RISK REDUCTION GUIDELINES -- how to assess the risk of specific sexual activities; how to make your sex life safer, including proper use of condoms; what intravenous drug users should know about AIDS prevention THE TRUTH ABOUT CASUAL CONTACT -- no danger from ordinary nonsexual contact with infected people, according to scientific studies ANTIBODY TESTING -- why new... Less

Rehabilitation Nursing: A Contemporary Approach to Practice is a clinically- focused text intended to integrate rehabilitation into an academic curriculum as well as offer a reference for practicing nurses preparing for certification. Incorporating competencies set forth by the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN), the text includes key terms, learning objectives, case studies, critical thinking, personal reflection, resources, and web links. Evidence-based, clinically focused, and practical, it offers unique and expert insights from an interdisciplinary author team drawing from nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, nutrition, and many more. All chapters address ethics, research, and teaching and include a wide-variety of topics such as stroke, brain injury, spinal... Less

This book aims to provide the definitive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of various blistering skin diseases. It offers the reader a succinct clinical description for quick recognition of different types of blistering diseases and their relative urgency. It also provides information on the clinical features of blistering skin diseases, differential diagnoses, laboratory findings, and therapeutic strategy. There is also a section on pathogenesis to enhance the reader's understanding of the molecular events underlying the blistering disease process.This book will be useful for dermatologists in training and in practice, physicians working in emergency departments, and in medical microbiology, immunology, and infectious disease.

From simple revision adenoidectomy to the very complex revision rhinoplasty, revision tympanomastoidect omy, and revision pharyngectomy, this book is a comprehensive reference for revision surgery in all areas of otolaryngology– head and neck surgery. The book presents practical guidelines for the procedures to manage recidivistic disease, the effects of unsuccessful primary surgery, and the complexities of altered anatomical structures. Extensive discussions of the problem, clinical presentation, assessment, indications for surgery, causes of surgical failure, risks, complications, timing considerations, surgical techniques, and alternative treatments provide the reader with all the essential information needed to develop an effective treatment tailored to the patient’s particular... Less

This lavishly illustrated book covers the most common diseases, exploring appropriate approaches to a range of vitreoretinal problems. All common vitreoretinal procedures are explained step by step with diagrams and color photos. Finally, the book provides a basic electronic patient record system, which corresponds to the subject material using the same six main groups of diagnostic categories in the text and allows the surgeon to organize and audit their clinical data and compare their performance with the quoted success rates in the book.

Organized by findings to reflect how radiologists really work, this outstanding new book offers more than 1,950 MR images depicting the congenital and acquired disorders you encounter every day. Along with the magnetic resonance images, findings are presented in tabular format, providing brief summaries of essential demographic, pathologic, and clinical features of each disease. Thousands of high-quality illustrations assist in reaching the correct diagnosis even when you are faced with an abnormal finding. The book is divided into anatomical sections, including: the brain; head and neck; spine; musculoskeletal system; chest; abdomen; and pelvis. You will find coverage of the most common diseases, as well as rare and unusual conditions. All diseases and findings are cross- referenced,... Less

"We have come to expect that an emergent disease, once the initial hysteria it sparks has died down, will either be eradicated by money and medicine, or it will settle into the prosaic landscape of ordinary maladies with attendant routines, inconveniences, and bureaucratic exasperations. In Africa, AIDS has not followed either pathway. This outstanding collection of essays takes explicit aim at the tensions that this 'non-resolution' has generated in the world region that has felt the greatest impact of the disease: eastern and southern Africa. In these papers, we see vividly how the potential death warrant that AIDS presents to couples, households, children, has institutionalized new forms of social stigma and, at the same time, new levels of collective resilience and courage." · ... Less

NEW Edition - Updated with more scientific research regarding stabilized allicin , as found in ALLISURE®-- AllimedTM, physician's strength stabilized allicin. This book will show you how to combat and even reverse a wide range of ailments especially microbial disease caused by bacterial, fungal and viral infections, including: Allergies, Bacterial Infections, Colds, Diarrhea, Gum Disease, Ringworm, Arthritis, Bites, Cold Sores, Eczema, Lyme, Sinusitis, Asthma, Candidiasis, Colitis, Enviromental Toxins, Cholesterol, Viral Disease, Athlete's Foot, Chest Infections, Congestion, Fungal Infections, Psoriasis, Wound Infections and lots more! You will learn how Allicin can: *Protect you from viral diseases spreading across the world *Defend you against fatal infections like TB, smallpox, and... Less

The analysis in this book disputes entrenched interpretations of the comparative political economy of industrialized democracies. It questions, in particular, the widely-held assumption that social democratic governments will defend the interests of labor. The evidence shows that labor has become split into two clearly differentiated constituencies: those with secure employment (insiders) and those without (outsiders). The book focuses on three policy areas: employment protection (representing the main concern of insiders), and active and passive labor market policies (the main concern of outsiders). The main thrust of the argument is that the goals of social democratic parties are often best served by pursuing policies that benefit only insiders. The implication of the book's... Less

Pathology and Genetics of Head and Neck Tumours is the latest volume in the new WHO series, on histological and genetic typing of human tumours. This authoritative, concise reference book, provides an international standard for pathologists and oncologists and will serve as an indispensable, guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome., Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations are described in a, strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all WHO-recognized neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, incidence, age and sex distribution, location, clinical signs and symptoms, pathology, genetics, and predictive factors. The book, prepared by 130 authors from 28 countries, contains 890 color... Less

NOTES ON DEMOCRACY by H. L. MENCKEN JONATHAN. Contents include: I DEMOCRATIC MAN 1 HIS APPEARANCE IN THE WORLD 9 2 VARIETIES OF HOMO SAPIENS 15 3 THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY 21 POLITICS UNDER DEMOCRACY 29 5 THE ROLE OF THE HORMONES 35 6 ENVY AS A PHILOSOPHY 42 Jx LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC MAN 51 THE EFFECTS UPON PROGRESS 58 9 THE ETERNAL MOB 7 2 II THE DEMOCRATIC STATE 1 THE TWO KINDS OF DEMOCRACY 79 2 THE POPULAR WILL 85 3 DISPROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION 97 4 THE POLITICIAN UNDER DEMOCRACY 1 07 5 UTOPIA 115 6 THE OCCASIONAL EXCEPTION 124 7 THE MAKER OF LAWS 131 8 THE REWARDS OF VIRTUE 139 9 FOOTNOTE ON LAME DUCKS 148 5 CONTENTS PAGE III DEMOCRACY AND LIBERTY 1 THE WILL TO PEACE 157 2 THE DEMOCRAT AS MORALIST 1 62 3 WHERE PURITANISM FAILS 1 77 4 CORRUPTION UNDER DEMOCRACY 187 IV CODA 1 THE FUTURE OF... Less

Peter the Great brought Russia from the darkness of its own Middle Ages into the Enlightenment and transformed it into the power that has its legacy in the Russia of our own century. This superbly told story brings to life one of the most remarkable rulers -- and men -- in all of history and conveys the drama of his life and world. The Russia of Peter's birth was very different from the Russia his energy, genius, and ruthlessness shaped. Crowned co-Tsar as a child of ten, after witnessing bloody uprisings in the streets of Moscow, he would grow up propelled by an unquenchable curiosity, everywhere looking, asking, tinkering, and learning, fired by Western ideas. We see Peter in his twenties traveling ''incognito'' with his ambassadors to the courts of Europe; as the victorious soldier... Less

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1902. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... PLATE XIV CARCINOMA OF FALLOPIAN TUBE The two drawings are taken from a specimen, now in the Museum of St. Thomas's Hospital, of primary carcinoma of the right Fallopian tube, with secondary infection of the broad ligament and of the exterior of an ordinary adenomatous cyst of the corresponding ovary. Figure 1 shows the cancerous tube laid open. The ragged, irregular cavity is well seen, with its walls thickened by cancerous infiltration. A portion of the ovarian cyst has been retained to show the intimate connection between it and the posterior surface of the diseased tube. A. Divided... Less

This book is designed to serve the radiologist as an easy-to-use visual guide that illustrates the typical diagnostic radiological features of the most common congenital diseases and syndromes. Chapters are organised according to body system, and focus on the CNS, the head and neck, the chest and heart, the abdomen and pelvis, and the musculoskeletal system. A final chapter is devoted to phacomatoses. Each syndrome or disease is illustrated by multiple images as well as by high-quality digital medical illustrations depicting those radiological signs that are difficult to detect. The reader is thereby familiarised with the various congenital anomalies from the radiological point of view. In addition, etiology, diagnostic criteria, and main symptoms are described, and potential differential... Less

This glorious collection of stories featuring Beatrix Potter's best-loved animal characters is the perfect present for a Christening, naming ceremony, Christmas or birthday. The beautifully designed gift box contains the first 12 of Beatrix Potter's 23 Original Peter Rabbit Tales: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; "The Tailor of Gloucester"; "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; "The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; "The Tale of Tom Kitten"; "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; "The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies"; "The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; and, "The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes".

Enjoy a 360 degree view of the world around you! With its integrated camera and monitor, the SmartView 360 desktop magnifier magnifies images to help you clearly see the world around you. It's easy to position the camera to see across a room, enlarge any text or act as a magnifying mirror. Easy to use, easy to see... for students to seniors! Classroom work, studying and homework are made easier through the power and versatility of the SmartView 360 desktop magnifier. From the blackboard to books, students of all ages can quickly and easily move the camera for a clearer view. For seniors, the SmartView 360 desktop magnifier makes everyday life much easier. Simply point the camera to read important instructions, books and mail, and for personal tasks such as applying make-up and styling... Less

4 Table top angles * Lightweight (Plastic top metal bottom) - Only 6 Lbs! * X-L table top: 15.5 x 20 * No tools required * Slides right up to your body for ease of use * Adjusts to different heights: 22 to 28 tall *

Beginning by looking at the concept of democracy in its various forms and the literature thereof the text then looks at the Third World specifically, examining the impact of colonial rule, the eclipse of democracy in the years after independance. After considering the exceptional countries in which democracy survived intact, the book goes on to look at the various attempts at transition from authoritarianism to democracy, and at the prospects for democracy in the years ahead.

The famous Tip O’Neill axiom “all politics is local” comes alive in this chronicle of Democrat James H. Read’s hard-fought but unsuccessful—by 98 votes—bid for state legislature in the socially conservative communities of Stearns and Morrison Counties, Minnesota. Read door-knocked 7,500 households during his campaign, visiting with voters and engaging in genuine dialogue on doorsteps from St. Anthony to St. Joseph. At once a memoir of a hard-fought contest and a meditation on the state of American democracy, Read’s work contrasts the modern media-driven political campaign, where candidates glean their knowledge of voters from pollsters and communication only flows one way, with the kind of true understanding of constituents and issues that can only grow from individual encounters... Less

Photographer, collector, diarist, and writer of books Peter Beard has fashioned his life into a work of art; the illustrated diaries he kept from a young age evolved into a serious career as an artist and earned him a central position in the international art world. He was painted by Francis Bacon, painted on by Salvador Dalí, and made diaries with Andy Warhol; he toured with Truman Capote and the Rolling Stones, created books with Jacqueline Onassis and Mick Jagger all of whom are brought to life, literally and figuratively, in his work. As a fashion photographer, he took Vogue stars like Veruschka to Africa and brought new ones most notably Iman back to the U.S. with him.His love affair with natural history and wildlife, which informs most of his work, began when he was a teenager... Less

During World War I, the publishers of America's crusading black newspapers faced a difficult dilemma. Would it be better to advance the interests of African Americans by affirming their patriotism and offering support of President Wilson's war for democracy in Europe, or should they demand that the government take concrete steps to stop the lynching, segregation, and disfranchisement of blacks at home as a condition of their participation in the war? This study of their efforts to resolve that dilemma offers important insights into the nature of black protest, race relations, and the role of the press in a republican system. William Jordan shows that before, during, and after the war, the black press engaged in a delicate and dangerous dance with the federal government and white... Less

The standard work for ophthalmology in veterinary practise – now completely revised and extended. This book provides especially general veterinary practitioners and students with a concrete guide to diagnosis and therapy of all important eye diseases in small animals. It also gives practical tips for determining a diagnosis without highly specialised instruments. At the same time, it helps to answer two important questions: When should an eye patient be referred to a specialist? Which preparations are necessary for doing this?In this second English edition, the present day developments in ophthalmological diagnostics and therapy have been comprehensively supplemented throughout the book. Features specific to veterinary medicine are discussed comparatively with respect to pet animals,... Less

Books. A satirical novel depicting a scientific and industrialized utopia in which Ford and Freud are worshipped, eugenics policies have eliminated class conflicts (while strengthening the division of the classes), and personal unhappiness is assuaged through dr