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MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY
Fever Hospital Description: This thoroughly researched history records the work and achievements of Fairfield Hospital from its opening in 1904 to its closure amid controversy and protest in 1996. This history of Fairfield Hospital is also a history of the treatment of infectious diseases in Victoria in the 20th century and is a significant chapter in the history of Australia.... Read More about the "Fever Hospital" on the The Nile Book Store Website

McGraw-Hill Education
Health Policy And Economics (state Of Health) Description: Health economics has made major contributions to the development of health policy in many countries. This book describes those successes and looks forward to the major contributions that health economics can bring to bear on emerging policy issues in health and health care.With contributions from internationally recognized researchers, this book addresses generic policy issues confronting health systems across the developed world. The coverage progresses from micro, patient level issues to macro, whole system issues including: -Determining cost-effective treatments-Fair distribution of health care-Regulatory issues such as performance measurement and incentives -Revenue distribution -Decentralization and internationalization of health systemsHealth Policy and Economics identifies the major contributions that health economics makes to important policy issues in health and health care. It is key reading for policy makers and health managers as well as students and academics with an interest in health policy and health services research.Contributors: Ron L. Akehurst, Karen E. Bloor, Martin Buxton, Karl P. Claxton, Richard Cookson, Diane A. Dawson, Paul Dolan, Mike Drummond, Brian Ferguson, Hugh Gravelle, Maria Goddard, Katharina Hauck, John Hutton, Andrew M. Jones, Rowena Jacobs, Paul Kind, Rosella Levaggi, Guillem Lopez Casanovas, Alan K. Maynard, Nigel Rice, Anthony Scott, Rebecca Shaw, Trevor Sheldon, Andrew D. Street, Mark Sculpher, Matthew Sutton, Peter C. Smith, Adrian Towse, Aki Tsuchiya, Alan H. Williams.... Read More about the "Health Policy And Economics (state Of Health)" on the The Nile Book Store Website

HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY
Nutrition For Women Description: A revised edition of the comprehensive and accessible guide that dispels the myths and explains the facts about nutrition and women`s health For many women, nutrition is more than a bit confusing. Diets abound, from the anti-heart disease diet to the PMS diet to the hundreds of weight loss diets. Nutrition for Women is a quick reference guide that simplifies this nutrition puzzle, combining the best advice into an eating plan designed specifically to address many of the disorders unique to women. Here readers will find the latest research on the role nutrition plays in the many stages of a woman`s life, as well as the latest information on how to - reduce the risk of osteoporosis, cancer, and heart disease - lose weight and keep it off - combat fatigue and boost energy - look and feel younger This completely updated edition-based on the research of more than two thousand studies of women`s health issues-cuts through the hype and dispels the myths, providing accurate, accessible information for every woman interested in the benefits of eating well. At last there`s a book written by a registered dietician that helps women make realistic food choices-all aimed at promoting health and preventing disease. This book is a must for everyone who cares about women`s health issues. -Susan C. Finn, Ph.D., R.D., President of the American Dietetic Association... Read More about the "Nutrition For Women" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Brookings Institution Press
Pasteur?s Quadrant Description: Over fifty years ago, Vannevar Bush released his enormously influential report, Science, the Endless Frontier, which asserted a dichotomy between basic and applied science. This view was at the core of the compact between government and science that led to the golden age of scientific research after World War IIa compact that is currently under severe stress. In this book, Donald Stokes challenges Bush`s view and maintains that we can only rebuild the relationship between government and the scientific community when we understand what is wrong with that view. Stokes begins with an analysis of the goals of understanding and use in scientific research. He recasts the widely accepted view of the tension between understanding and use, citing as a model case the fundamental yet use-inspired studies by which Louis Pasteur laid the foundations of microbiology a century ago. Pasteur worked in the era of the second industrial revolution, when the relationship between basic science and technological change assumed its modern form. Over subsequent decades, technology has been increasingly science-based. But science has been increasingly technology-basedwith the choice of problems and the conduct of research often inspired by societal needs. An example is the work of the quantum-effects physicists who are probing the phenomena revealed by the miniaturization of semiconductors from the time of the transistor`s discovery after World War II. On this revised, interactive view of science and technology, Stokes builds a convincing case that by recognizing the importance of use-inspired basic research we can frame a new compact between science and government. His conclusions have majorimplications for both the scientific and policy communities and will be of great interest to those in the broader public who are troubled by the current role of basic science in American democracy.... Read More about the "Pasteur?s Quadrant" on the The Nile Book Store Website

TAYLOR&FRANCIS BOOKS LTD
Scientists Must Speak Description: Having the ability to speak confidently; engage the audience; make a clear, well-argued case; and handle any tricky situations, is rarely a natural talent, and standing before an inquisitive audience or board can be a stressful experience. Scientists Must Speak: Bringing Presentations to Life helps readers do just that. The book addresses such topics as using visual aids, voice and body language, adapting material, question and answer sessions, and more. Written by authors with many years` experience of teaching presentation techniques, this engaging text will help readers make the best of their presentations and remove some of the fear that makes them a daunting prospect.... Read More about the "Scientists Must Speak" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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