Published February, 2008
By Stefano Cappa, Jubin Abutalebi, Jean-Francois Demonet, Paul Fletcher, Peter Garrard and Stefano F. Cappa
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Many clinicians within neurology remain unaware of the significant advances that have taken place in the field of cognitive neuroscience in the last decades, and how these might affect clinical practice. This book provides an introduction to the cognitive and behavioural aspects of the clinical practice of neurology.

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Published February, 2008
By Peter V. Rabins, Constantine Lyketsos, Phillip R. Slavney and John R Lipsey
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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This book is a practical reference for clinicans who care for patients with the neurologic diseases. Focused on the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric conditions that affect the vast majority of these patients, the book draws from the collective wisdom and clinical expertise of the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry.

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Published February, 2008
By Peter Bartlett
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: Blackstone's Guide
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The Mental Capacity Act 2005 introduced new powers allowing a variety of important decisions to be taken on behalf of persons lacking mental capacity. This edition has been updated to take account of the Mental Health Act 2007, Codes of Practice to the MCA 2005, Court of Protection Rules, features expanded analysis of the Bournewood decision.

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Published February, 2008
By David Greenwood
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Antimicrobial drugs have revolutionised the fight against infection, alleviating suffering on a huge scale, and therefore the progress of modern medicine. This book provides the first comprehensive account of the development of antimicrobial agents of all kinds, and a celebration of those involved.

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Published February, 2008
By Tim Shallice, Jon Driver and Patrick Haggard
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Mental Processes in the Human Brain provides an integrative overview of the rapid advances and future challenges in understanding the neurobiological basis of mental processes that are characteristically human. With chapters from leading figures in the brain sciences, it will be essential for all those in the cognitive and brain sciences.

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Published February, 2008
By Francois Grosjean
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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This book, by a recognized expert in bilingualism, examines the definition and characterization of the bilingual person, the perception and production of spoken language by bilinguals, the sign-oral bilingualism of the Deaf, and methodological and conceptual issues in research on bilingualism.

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Published February, 2008
By Francois Grosjean
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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This book, by a recognized expert in bilingualism, examines the definition and characterization of the bilingual person, the perception and production of spoken language by bilinguals, the sign-oral bilingualism of the Deaf, and methodological and conceptual issues in research on bilingualism.

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Published February, 2008
By Rita Charon
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Narrative medicine has emerged in response to a health care system that places corporate and bureaucratic concerns over the needs of patients. Charon argues that by making genuine contact with patients through storytelling, narrative medicine leads to more humane, ethical, and effective health care.

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Published February, 2008
By Denis Noble
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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What is Life? To answer this question, Denis Noble argues that we must look beyond the gene's eye view. For modern 'systems biology' considers life on a variety of levels, as an intricate web of feedback between gene, cell, organ, body, and environment. He shows how it is both a biologically rigorous and richly rewarding way of understanding life.

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Published February, 2008
By Steve Iliffe
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Do the many targets, guidelines and governance inherent in modern general practice mean the specialty is becoming increasingly impersonal and mechanised? Is this an advantage or a disadvantage? This book explores this idea, looking at implications for both staff and members of the public.

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