Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Space Technology Library) | 
 enlarge | Author: Gilles Clement
Publisher: Springer
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1320522
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 361
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 1402015984
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.980214
EAN: 9781402015984
ASIN: 1402015984
Publication Date: January 1, 2005
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Condition: THIS ITEM IS UNUSED AND IN GOOD CONDITION. IT MAY HAVE SLIGHT SHELFWEAR BUT OTHERWISE IT IS FINE.
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Product Description
As of today, a total of more than 240 human space flights have been completed, involving about 450 astronauts from various countries, for a combined total presence in space of more than 70 years. The seventh long-duration expedition crew is currently in residence aboard the International Space Station, continuing a permanent presence in space that began in October 2000. During that time, investigations have been conducted on both humans and animal models to study the bone demineralization and muscle deconditioning, space motion sickness, the causes and possible treatment of postflight orthostatic intolerance, the changes in immune function, crew and crew-ground interactions, and the medical issues of living in a space environment, such as the effects of radiation or the risk of developing kidney stones.
Some results of these investigations have led to fundamental discoveries about the adaptation of the human body to the space environment. Gilles Clement has been active in this research. This book presents in a readable text the findings from the life science experiments conducted during and after space missions.
Topics discussed in this book include: adaptation of sensory-motor, cardiovascular, bone and muscle systems to the microgravity of spaceflight; psychological and sociological issues of living in a confined, isolated and stressful environment; operational space medicine, such as crew selection, training and in-flight health monitoring, countermeasures and support; results of space biology experiments on individual cells, plants, and animal models; and the impact of long-duration missions such as the human mission to Mars. The author also provides a detailed description of how to fly a space experiment, based on his own experience with research projects conducted onboard Salyut-7, Mir, Spacelab, and the Space Shuttle.
Now is the time to look at the future of human spaceflight and what comes next. The future human exploration of Mars captures the imagination of both the public and the scientific community. Many physiological, psychological, operational, and scientific issues need to be solved before the first crew will explore the enigmatic Red Planet. This book also identifies the showstoppers that can be foreseen and what do we need to learn to understand fully the implications and risks of such a mission.
Included is a CD-ROM with PowerPoint presentations of the text with color photographs, animations, and video clips.
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Very easy to read AND not boring at all. March 19, 2007
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I've read many Texts for my MAS program and this is the very first one that I've found that I can actually sit down at a resteraunt and enjoy. One added bonus is that I can also read it on AMAZON.com(purchased seperatley) so I can catch up on chapters AND HIGHLIGHT ONLINE if I need to.
SAM
An Essential Introductory Book November 20, 2006
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Clement's book is one of the most important books in the Space Technology Library series. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was wise to choose it for its graduate coursework in Space Science. The graphics were very good. The information was up-to-date, and the supplemental material on the CD was delightful inlcuding the tongue-in-cheek humor. I look forward to the next version as Dr. Clement gathers more information.
The references at the end of each chapter provide a wealth of information to dig deeper.
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