The Biology of Human Survival: Life and Death in Extreme Environments |  | Author: Claude A. Piantadosi
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
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Edition: 1
Pages: 280
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 0195165012
Dewey Decimal Number: 612
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Duke Univ. Medical Center, Durham, NC. Identifies and examines the key determinants of life or death in extreme environments from a physiologist's perspective. Interprets modern concepts of stress, tolerance, and adaptation into explanations of life under the most adverse conditions. Shows how individuals survive when faced with extremes of immersion, heat, or cold.
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Understanding your limits October 1, 2003
SL Young (Durham, NC USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is a scholarly work which is accessible to lay readers while informative to trained physiologists. The language is polished, well edited and communicates easily. The chapter length is convenient to a 20-30 minute session making this rather slender volume very enjoyable to read as pleasure. Its well documented material makes it wonderfully informative. Many excellent reports of heroic and sometimes tragic outcomes of man's intrepid adventures. The topics cover everything from the ocean depths (pressure and cold) to deserts to outer space. A great read.
Academic and excellent January 10, 2007
xlamp (New YOrk, NY)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A fascinating look at what happens to the human body in extreme environments. Clear explanations of dehydration, hypothermia and starvation. Lots of wonderful factoids and anecdotes. An academic book, but I found it well worth the effort.
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