How can we map differing perceptions of the living environment? Mapping the Unmappable? explores the potential of cartography to communicate the relations of Africa's indigenous peoples with other human and non-human actors within their environments. These relations transcend Western dichotomies such as culture-nature, human-animal, natural-supernatural. The volume brings two strands of researc…
From a rare map of yellow fever in eighteenth-century New York, to Charles Booth’s famous maps of poverty in nineteenth-century London, an Italian racial zoning map of early twentieth-century Asmara, to a map of wealth disparities in the banlieues of twenty-first-century Paris, Mapping Society traces the evolution of social cartography over the past two centuries. In this richly illustrated b…
This is a visual reference book that combines medical illustrations with in-depth explanations of how the human body functions. The atlas is designed to help readers understand complex physiological mechanisms through an engaging and easy-to-understand visual approach. Each chapter focuses on a major body system, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, musculoskeletal, and …
This is an essential reference in medical physiology, offering a thorough understanding of the functions and mechanisms of the human body. It is designed for medical students, health professionals, and researchers who need a basic and up-to-date understanding of physiology. In concise and systematic language, the book covers key topics such as neurophysiology, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal…
This is a leading reference source in human physiology designed for medical students, healthcare professionals, and scientists. It integrates physiological concepts with clinical relevance, making it highly useful for medical applications. This 23rd edition brings the latest updates, covering developments in molecular biology, genetics, and medical technology. Key topics such as the cardiovascu…