Overview
Writing on accidental injury often seems to occur from one of two perspectives. One perspective is that of those involved in aspects of injury diagnosis and treatment and the other is that of those in the engineering and biologic sciences who discuss mechanical principles and simulations. From our point of view, significant information problems exist at the interface: Persons in the business of diagnosis and treatment do not know how to access, use, and evaluate theoretical information that does not have obvious practical applica tions; persons on the theoretical side do not have enough real-life field data with which to identify problems or to evaluate solutions. The ideal system provides a constant two-way flow of data that permits continu ous problem identification and course correction. This book attempts to provide a state-of-the-art look at the applied biomechanics of accidental-injury causation and prevention. The authors are recognized autho rities in their specialized fields. It is hoped that this book will stimulate more applied research in the field of accidental-injury causation and prevention. Alan M. Nahum, M.D. John W Melvin, Ph.D.
Full Product Details
Author: Alan M. Nahum ,
John W. Melvin
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2002
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 3.30cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 1.222kg
ISBN: 9781441931689
ISBN 10: 1441931686
Pages: 637
Publication Date: 26 May 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD
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Reviews
From the reviews of the second edition: In 22 chapters a total of 32 further authors from USA present their opinions on general and specialised aspects of the biomechanics of injuries. ... chapters on the biomechanics of injury to special tissues and body regions ... are a treasure trove for forensic pathologists. The maximum stress limits, which are often very difficult to find, are presented here and discussed in detail. ... This book deservedly belongs to the basic library of all forensic pathologists. (A. Du Chesne, International Journal of Legal Medicine, Vol. 119 (2), 2005)
From the reviews of the second edition: In 22 chapters a total of 32 further authors from USA present their opinions on general and specialised aspects of the biomechanics of injuries. ! chapters on the biomechanics of injury to special tissues and body regions ! are a treasure trove for forensic pathologists. The maximum stress limits, which are often very difficult to find, are presented here and discussed in detail. ! This book deservedly belongs to the basic library of all forensic pathologists. (A. Du Chesne, International Journal of Legal Medicine, Vol. 119 (2), 2005)
