Published September, 2006
By Cynthia R Daniels
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Examines how the ideals of masculinity have long skewed our societal - and scientific - understanding of one of the pillars of male identity: reproductive health. This book is useful for those interested in confronting and addressing the ever-changing landscape of sexual inequalities.

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Published September, 2006
By David Gentilcore
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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This is an exploration and reconstruction of the role of charlatans, itinerant medical practitioners, in Italy from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. David Gentilcore examines the goods and services charlatans provided, their marketing strategies, and dealings with the public, and shows how the authorities attempted to regulate and control their business.

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Published September, 2006
By Robert H. Glew, Miriam Rosenthal and Miriam D. Rosenthal
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Uses a case-study approach to present the core principles of biochemistry and molecular biology in the context of human disease to students who will be involved in patient care. Each chapter provides a specific patient report that includes the relevant history, pertinent clinical laboratory data, physical findings, and subsequent diagnosis.

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Published September, 2006
By Peter Speck
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Teamwork is a complex but essential component of palliative care. The needs of people suffering from a life-threatening illness are diverse, and it is rare for one professional alone to provide adequate care; the skills of others are needed to ensure a holistic approach. This book explores the different aspects of team working in palliative care.

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Published September, 2006
By Patrick Jamieson, Moira Rynn and Moira A. Rynn
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Adolescent Mental Health Initiative
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Part of the "Adolescent Mental Health Initiative" series, this book addresses some of the mental health issues facing young people: depression, alcoholism, drug abuse, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders. It provides information on getting a diagnosis, treatment options, and coping with mental illness at home and at school.

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Published September, 2006
By Jerry A. Menikoff, Edward P. Richards and Jerry Menikoff
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Opens a window onto the hidden world of clinical research trials. This book advises those who are considering participation in such a trial how these trials actually work, and how they are fundamentally exploitative of the patients' rights.

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Published September, 2006
By Thomas S. Bianchi
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Biogeochemsitry of Estuaries offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary biogeochemical cycling in estuaries. Designed as a text for intermediate to advanced students, this book utilises numerous illustrations and an extensive literature base to impart the current state-of-the-art knowledge in the field.

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Published September, 2006
By David M B Hall, David Elliman and D.M.B. Hall
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Since publication of the 4/e of this highly successful book, there have been a number of Government initiatives and publications on how the health of children can best be protected and promoted. This revised version incorporates updates on the relevance of these initiatives for anyone involved in the care and welfare of children.

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Published August, 2006
By James C. Mohr
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Against a backdrop of racial tensions, a worldwide pandemic, and the coming of territorial status from the United States, this book examines the outbreak of plague in Honolulu in 1899/1900.

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Published August, 2006
By Howard Frumkin, Robert Geller, I. Leslie Rubin, Janice Nodvin and I.Leslie Rubin
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Explores the school environment using the methods and perspectives of environmental health science. This book covers various aspects of the school environment, including air quality, toxic hazards, food, physical activity, violence, transportation, disaster preparedness, health services, and program management.

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