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Human Physiology in Extreme Environments 2nd edition


Human Physiology in Extreme Environments 2nd edition

Paperback by Gunga, Hanns-Christian (Professor, Center for Space Medicine & Extreme Environments, Institute of Physiology, Institute of Physiology, Charite´ University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany)

Human Physiology in Extreme Environments

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ISBN:
9780128159422
Publication Date:
27 Oct 2020
Edition/language:
2nd edition / English
Publisher:
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:
Academic Press Inc
Pages:
374 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 28 May - 2 Jun 2024
Human Physiology in Extreme Environments

Description

Human Physiology in Extreme Environments, Second Edition, offers evidence on how human biology and physiology is affected by extreme environments, also highlighting technological innovations that allow us to adapt and regulate environments. Covering a broad range of extreme environments, including high altitude, underwater, tropical climates, desert climates, arctic climates and space travel, the book also includes case studies that can be used to illustrate practical application. Graduate students, medical students and researchers will find this to be an interesting, informative and useful resource for human physiology, environmental physiology and medical studies.

Contents

1. Introduction2. Methodology3. Exercise Physiology4. Pressure Environment5. Desert and Tropical Environment6. Cold Environments7. Space

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