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Aboriginal Measures for Economic Development
by
Jeff Orr; Warren Weir
This volume explores Indigenous measures of economic development in First Nations Atlantic Canadian communities that are of relevance for First Nations peoples. This volume illustrates the key challenges in establishing and maintaining socially responsible economic development that is beneficial for Aboriginal communities.
Be Wise! Be Healthy!
by
Catherine Carstairs; Bethany Philpott; Sara Wilmshurst
Be Wise! Be Healthy! explores the history of public health from the 1920s to the 1970s and its emphasis on health as a responsibility of citizenship. This clear-eyed study demonstrates that while we may well celebrate the successes of public health campaigns, they are not without controversy.
Conceptual biomechanics and kinesiology
by
Animesh Hazari, Arun G. Maiya, Taral V. Nagda.
This book presents essential information on the various concepts of biomechanics and kinesiology applied to human body, also describing in depth the understanding of the various physical and mathematical principles applied towards understanding of this science of movement. It tries to simplify this biological movement science by facilitating easy understanding of the various applications of the forces acting on the human body.
Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates
by
David E. Bowles; James A. Swaby; Harold J. Harlan
Though many are harmless and even beneficial, invertebrates are some of the world's most feared and dangerous creatures. Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates describes the health threats posed by invertebrate groups worldwide, from physical pain and annoyance to disease transmission risk. Featuring clear photographs, distribution maps and descriptions of biological, physical and behavioural characteristics of key groups, this book aids identification of potentially harmful invertebrates. It also summarises personal protection measures to reduce the risk of attack and disease, and provides guidance on treatment. This book will help to protect the health of travellers and serve as a reference for medical personnel working in high-risk areas, as well as those interested in entomology.
Established Codes of Stem Cell Biology
by
Shiv Sanjeevi (Editor); Prerna Pandey (Editor)
Established Codes of Stem Cell Biology deals with the concept of stem cells and the codes of stem cell biology. Further, it consists of the description of molecules involved in stem cell biology and certain issues and concerns in the field of stem cell biology. It provides the reader with the fundamental notion of stem cells and the field of stem cell biology so as to understand about the development of modern techniques involved in the stem cell biology and therapeutic use of stem cell differentiation. This book also discusses about testing stem cell therapy in a rat model of inflammatory bowel disease, role of bone marrow stem cells and stem cell factor in mucosal regeneration, differentiation of human breast-milk stem cells to neural stem cells and neurons, development of new technologies for stem cell research and stem cell differentiation and therapeutic use.
The Subjugation of Canadian Wildlife
by
Max Foran
"Hardly a day goes by without news of the extinction or endangerment of yet another animal species, followed by urgent but largely unheeded calls for action. An eloquent denunciation of the failures of Canada's government and society to protect wildlife from human exploitation, Max Foran's The Subjugation of Canadian Wildlife argues that a root cause of wildlife depletions and habitat loss is the culturally ingrained beliefs that underpin management practices and policies. Tracing the evolution of the highly contestable assumptions that define the human-wildlife relationship, Foran stresses the price wild animals pay for human self-interest. Using several examples of government oversight at the federal, provincial, and territorial levels, from the Species at Risk Act to the Biodiversity Strategy, Protected Areas Network, and provincial management plans, this volume shows that wildlife policies are as much - or more - about human needs, priorities, and profit as they are about preservation. Challenging established concepts including ecological integrity, adaptive management, sport hunting as conservation, and the flawed belief that wildlife is a renewable resource, the author compels us to recognize animals as sentient individuals and as integral components of complex ecological systems. A passionate critique of contemporary wildlife policy, The Subjugation of Canadian Wildlife calls for belief-change as the best hope for an ecologically healthy, wildlife-rich Canada."-- Provided by publisher