The body has become an increasingly significant concept in recent years and this Reader offers a stimulating overview of the main topics, perspectives and theories surrounding the issue.

This book aims to highlight the distinctive and unfamiliar ways in which diverse religious traditions understand the 'body', and also, in doing this, to raise to greater consciousness some of the assumptions and problems of contemporary ...

The Tate text features realistic illustrations and exceptional photographs that, along with clear, straight-forward writing and an emphasis on clinical material help students develop a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology concepts.

Focusing on the quantitative nature of biomechanics, this book integrates current literature, meaningful numerical examples, relevant applications, hands-on exercises, and functional anatomy, physics, calculus, and physiology to help ...

Some of the areas of physiology I've had problems with in the past were made clear this term with this book! I had to have it for class of course, but I'd also read it for fun. (I plan to keep the book instead of sell it)”—A.

Critical thinking learning opportunities are integrated throughout. The text uses a big picture theme of body function and also explains the body's homeostatic regulation.

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 11th edition, Global edition, by Martini, Nath, and Bartholomew, is a textbook written by a team of leading authors in the field that will help you understand the most challenging topics surrounding A&P ...

This volume examines the question of how the incessant demand for improved performance and efficiency, the pursuit of self-improvement and everyday multitasking affect not only relationships with others, but also with body and self.