Title
High Life: A History of HighAltitude Physiology and Medicine,Used
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The history of highaltitude physiology and medicine is such a rich and colorful topic that it is surprising no one has undertaken a comprehensive account before. From the early balloonists to various highaltitude expeditions, culminating in the great feat of climbing Mount Everest withoutsupplementary oxygen, the basic biological challenge of hypoxia has underpinned the human experience at high altitude. Of key importance in several areas of medicine including pulmonology, critical care, anesthesiology and cardiology, this topic is also of general interest to other life sciencessuch as biology and ecology, because hypoxia is encountered by many organisms throughout the animal kingdom.High Life covers the topic from its earliest beginnings with the Greeks to the last two or three years, and highlights many geographical locations, such as China, Japan, India and Russia. Including 185 illustrations, over 800 references, and three appendixes detailing the chronology of main events,databases of highaltitude publications, tables of highaltitude locations, a list of classical books on the topic and narratives of classical and modern highaltitude expeditions, this book is a comprehensive reference text which should be of value to anyone interested in high altitude andhypoxia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'High Life: A History of High-Altitude Physiology and Medicine'? A: The book explores the history of high-altitude physiology and medicine, covering significant milestones from early balloonists to modern expeditions like climbing Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'High Life' is John B. West, who provides a comprehensive account of high-altitude physiology and medicine.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on July 15, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'High Life' have? A: The book contains 493 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: What are the key features of the book? A: The book includes 185 illustrations, over 800 references, and three appendices that detail significant events, high-altitude publications, and notable expeditions.
- Q: In which category is 'High Life' classified? A: This book is classified under the category of Anatomy.
- Q: Is the book in good condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating that it is in satisfactory condition for use.
- Q: What editions of the book are available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What topics related to medicine does this book cover? A: The book discusses various medical fields such as pulmonology, critical care, anesthesiology, and cardiology, all related to the effects of hypoxia at high altitudes.