The way the world is changing so rapidly inspired the author to sort the wheat from the chaff. In a series of illustrated articles, Hamthesketch takes a wide perspective on global trends and tears away the surface trivia. This intriguing booklet faces up to attitudes and actions which negate advantages that techno-science has achieved. It reveals with plain logic that civilization cannot expand indefinitely within the confined size of our planet. His fascinating analysis cries out for rati...

This extensively revised and redesigned edition of Adams's classic textbook on orthopaedics celebrates its 50th year in print. Renown for its clear, comprehensive and concise account of the subject the book will appeal to undergraduate, postgraduate and trainee surgeons alike.New edition of an internationally respected and successful textbook of orthopaedics.Gives succinct practical guidance on examination of the limbs and spine - especially useful for ...

Covering all state-of-the-art experimental research methods in orthopedic surgery and traumaFrom bioinformatics to nanotechnology, advances in basic research ultimately drive advances in clinical care. This book provides a comprehensive summary of all current research methodologies for translational and pre-clinical studies in biomechanics and orthopedic trauma surgery. With this "roadmap" at hand, specialists and trainees will have the tools to conduct hi...