Human Physiology in Extreme Environments

Human Physiology in Extreme Environments
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : 9780123869982
ISBN-13 : 0123869986
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Book Synopsis Human Physiology in Extreme Environments by : Hanns-Christian Gunga

Download or read book Human Physiology in Extreme Environments written by Hanns-Christian Gunga and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Physiology in Extreme Environments is the one publication that offers how human biology and physiology is affected by extreme environments while highlighting technological innovations that allow us to adapt and regulate environments. Covering a broad range of extreme environments, including high altitude, underwater, tropical climates, and desert and arctic climates as well as space travel, this book will include case studies for practical application. Graduate students, medical students and researchers will find Human Physiology in Extreme Environments an interesting, informative and useful resource for human physiology, environmental physiology and medical studies. - Presents human physiological challenges in Extreme Environments combined in one single resource - Provides an excellent source of information regarding paleontological and anthropological aspects - Offers practical medical and scientific use of current concepts


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