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Physics in Biology and Medicine

Paul Davidovits

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Overview

Physics in Biology and Medicine, Third Edition covers topics in physics as they apply to the life sciences, specifically medicine, physiology, nursing, and other applied health fields. This concise introductory paperback surveys and relates basic physics to living systems. It discusses biological systems that can be analyzed quantitatively, and how advances in the life sciences have been aided by the knowledge of physical or engineering analysis techniques. This text is designed for premed students, doctors, nurses, physiologists, or other applied health workers, and other individuals who wish to understand the nature of the mechanics of our bodies. - Provides practical techniques for applying knowledge of physics to the study of living systems- Presents material in a straight forward manner requiring very little background in physics or biology- Includes many figures, examples and illustrative problems and appendices which provide convenient access to the most important concepts of mechanics, electricity, and optics

Details

Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2008
Pages: 328
Language: EN
Categories: Medical / General, Science / Applied Sciences, Science / Life Sciences / Biochemistry, Science / Life Sciences / Biophysics, Science / Physics / General
ISBN-13: 9780123694119