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Surviving The Extremes: A Doctors Journey To The Limits Of Human Endurance,New
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Physiological Constraints Confine Our Bodies To Less Than Onefifth Of The Earths Surface. Beyond That Fraction Lie The Extremes. What Happens When We Go To Them?Dr. Kenneth Kamler Has Spent Years Observing Exactly What Happens. A Vice President Of The Legendary Explorers Club, He Has Climbed, Dived, Sledded, Floated, And Trekked Through Some Of The Most Treacherous And Remote Regions In The World. A Consultant For Nasa, Yale University, And The National Geographic Society, He Has Explored Undersea Caves, Crossed The Frozen Antarctic Wastelands, And Stitched A Boys Hand Back Together While Kneeling In Kneedeep Amazonian Mud. He Was The Only Doctor On Everest During The Tragic Expedition Documented In Jon Krakauers Into Thin Air And Helped Treat Its Survivors. Kamler Has Devoted His Life To Investigating How Our Bodies Respond To 'Environmental Insults'A Nice Way Of Saying The Things That Can Kill Usand Watched While Some Succumbed To Them And Others, Sometimes Miraculously, Overcome Them.Words Like 'Extreme' And 'Survival' Have Lost Some Of Their Value From Overuse And Media Hype. By Showing Us What Happens When Life Itself Is At Stake, And The Bodys Capacities Put To Their Greatest Test, This Book Reminds Us What They Truly Mean. Divided Into Six Sectionsjungle, Open Sea, Desert, Underwater, High Altitude, And Outer Spacesurviving The Extremes Uses Firsthand Testimony And Documented Accounts To Illustrate What Happens In Environments Where Our Instinctive Survival Strategies Must Become Fully Engaged. These Stories Reveal How Infinitely Complex Are The Workings Of The Human Bodyand Also How Heartbreakingly Fragile. At The Heart Of This Book Is A Quest For The Source Of Our Will To Survive And The Haunting Question Of Why Some Can, And Others Cannot, Summon Its Awesome And Nearly Mystical Power At Their Moment Of Greatest Need.Surgeon, Explorer, And Masterful Storyteller, Kamler Takes Us To The Farthest Reaches Of The Earth As Well As Into The Uncharted Territory Within The Human Brain. Surviving The Extremes Is A Scientific Nailbiter No Reader Will Forget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Surviving the Extremes'? A: 'Surviving the Extremes' explores the limits of human endurance in extreme environments. Dr. Kenneth Kamler shares first-hand accounts of survival in challenging conditions, examining how the human body responds to environmental stressors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Surviving the Extremes' is Dr. Kenneth Kamler, a surgeon, explorer, and consultant for organizations like NASA and the National Geographic Society.
- Q: What types of extreme environments are covered in the book? A: The book is divided into six sections focusing on various extreme environments: jungle, open sea, desert, underwater, high altitude, and outer space.
- Q: Is 'Surviving the Extremes' a scientific book? A: Yes, the book combines scientific insights with personal narratives to illustrate the physiological challenges faced in extreme situations.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the complexities of human survival, the physiological limits of the body, and the factors that influence our will to survive.
- Q: How many pages does 'Surviving the Extremes' have? A: 'Surviving the Extremes' contains 304 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of human endurance.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover, making it durable for readers who enjoy physical copies.
- Q: When was 'Surviving the Extremes' first published? A: 'Surviving the Extremes' was first published on January 20, 2004.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in anatomy, survival stories, and the science behind human endurance in extreme conditions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'Surviving the Extremes' can be used for academic purposes, especially in fields related to physiology, medicine, and environmental science.