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Essentials of Medical Geology: Revised Edition 2013th Edition

by Brian Alloway (Adapter), Jose Centeno (Adapter), Robert Finkelman (Adapter),
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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Essentials of Medical Geology reviews the essential concepts and practical tools required to tackle environmental and public health problems. It is organized into four main sections. The first section deals with the fundamentals of environmental biology, the natural and anthropogenic sources of health elements that impact health and illustrate key biogeochemical transformations. The second section looks at the geological processes influencing human exposure to specific elements, such as radon, arsenic, fluorine, selenium and iodine. The third section presents the concepts and techniques of pathology, toxicology and epidemiology that underpin investigations into the human health effects of exposure to naturally occurring elements. The last section provides a toolbox of analytical approaches to environmental research and medical geology investigations.

Essentials of Medical Geology was first published in 2005 and has since won three prestigious rewards. The book has been recognized as a key book in both medical and geology fields and is widely used as textbook and reference book in these fields.

For this revised edition, editors and authors have updated the content that evolved a lot during 2005 and added two new chapters, on public health, and agriculture and health. This updated volume can now continue to be used as a textbook and reference book for all who are interested in this important topic and its impacts the health and wellbeing of many millions of people all over the world.

 

·         Addresses key topics at the intersection of environmental science and human health

·         Developed by 60 international experts from 20 countries and edited by professionals from the International Medical Geology Association (IMGA)

·         Written in non-technical language for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from students and professional researchers to policymakers and the general public

·         Includescolor illustrations throughout, references for further investigation and other aids to the reader

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  1. ISBN-10
    9400743742
  2. ISBN-13
    978-9400743748
  3. Edition
    2013th
  4. Publisher
    Springer
  5. Publication date
    April 20, 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8.25 x 1.5 x 11 inches
  8. Print length
    824 pages
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“Medical geology is the interdisciplinary global study of health and disease in humans and animals associated with the geological setting of a location. … The figures are clear and current. … The work is interesting and accessible to environmental geoscientists, epidemiologists, medical professionals, and decision makers. It is the primary reference book for the field and can also serve as a textbook for undergraduate or graduate-level courses. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (M. E. Lenczewski, Choice, Vol. 51 (8), April, 2014)

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Essentials of Medical Geology reviews the essential concepts and practical tools required to tackle environmental and public health problems. It is organized into four main sections. The first section deals with the fundamentals of environmental biology, the natural and anthropogenic sources of health elements that impact health and illustrate key biogeochemical transformations. The second section looks at the geological processes influencing human exposure to specific elements, such as radon, arsenic, fluorine, selenium and iodine. The third section presents the concepts and techniques of pathology, toxicology and epidemiology that underpin investigations into the human health effects of exposure to naturally occurring elements. The last section provides a toolbox of analytical approaches to environmental research and medical geology investigations.

Essentials of Medical Geology was first published in 2005 and has since won three prestigious rewards. The book has been recognized as a key book in both medical and geology fields and is widely used as textbook and reference book in these fields.

For this revised edition, editors and authors have updated the content that evolved a lot during 2005 and added two new chapters, on public health, and agriculture and health. This updated volume can now continue to be used as a textbook and reference book for all who are interested in this important topic and its impacts the health and wellbeing of many millions of people all over the world.

· Addresses key topics at the intersection of environmental science and human health

· Developed by 60 international experts from 20 countries and edited by professionals from the International Medical Geology Association (IMGA)

· Written in non-technical language for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from students and professional researchers to policymakers and the general public

· Includescolor illustrations throughout, references for further investigation and other aids to the reader

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 2013th edition (April 20, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 824 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9400743742
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9400743748
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 53.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 1.5 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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James Safranek
5.0 out of 5 stars Cutting Edge Resource for the Geo-Epidemiologist(?) or Environmental/Public Health Practitioner
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2008
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I don't know of any other international medical reference that incorporates an appreciation for the broad impacts of geology on health like this title. Yes, there are obscure GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH volumes available, but they don't compare with the useful variety of chapters present here. Even at the local jurisdiction where I'm employed, the chapters on radon, fluoride in natural waters, water hardness, soil-borne pathogens, epidemiology, groundwater modelling, and toxicology are handy refreshers.
There's a great deal here and a good portion is geared toward the needs of third world practitioners (iodine deficiencies, geophagy, elements in nutrition, arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh, volcanic emissions, etc)

The map of radon risks in the Czech Republic was of particular interest (for my relatives as well). See also what aerosolic mineral dusts are doing to the Chinese population in chapter 18.

Another plug for geography:
While rightfully geographic, not geologic techniques, the editors include remote sensing techniques and GIS mapping for vector borne diseaes, but these spatial/graphic techniques will continue to grow in importance for other issues in medical geology.
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Dee Lipumano
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020
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I bought this book after gaining an interest in the subject while trying to figure out which masters program I wanted to apply for with my bs in public health. Very interesting read and recommended for anyone particularly those in the field of geology or public health.
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Rayza
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2014
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Good book. Complete informations about the subject.
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Dr. Moebius
5.0 out of 5 stars The bible, full of knowledge that will protect public health
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2005
There is nothing else that compares to this concise introduction to the subject. I have no doubt it will help to increase your awareness of the importance of the interaction of mammalian systems with our natural environment. Highly accessible and nicely illustrated -- it is evident that a team of dedicated medics and geoscientists invested long nights editing and minimizing jargon. For this the world should be thankful! This 800+ page full-color tome highlights some of the significant interfaces of medicine and earth science. Most of the topics are fascinating, such as Skinner's review of the 'Mineralogy of Bone'. If you forgot what geophagy is, look no further than Peter Abrahams chapter. So finally there is an accessible primer for medical schools, I might predict that several institutions will begin using Selinus for courses in medical geology. The book's organization has laid a nice foundation for this emerging transdisciplinary study. The seven editors and some 50 contributors should be congratulated for sharing a common vision to its fruition. At 12 cents a page, I love it!!!!

FYI - Lastly, you should be aware that there is another book published by L-severe that has the title 'Medical Geology' (by Komatina). It is not worth a nickel and should be recycled, as it was poorly translated and largely ambiguous and full of errors. The translator should be taken out to the back and shot.
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Michael D Stagg
3.0 out of 5 stars Thought about this 6 years
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2019
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Bought Last Hardback as I know the author who is very good Brilliant print There are some sarcastic comments about pre Hutton days the Editors should have removed Typical loss of Biology There are some very good Geology sections and some Iron summary and a lot of items on plant uptake and Medical I know little about so that is OK Geology is petrology and structure and Rock fracture weathering that is all Biology needs to know It did not even exist when Monks and Healing were rule on Earth The book is a good support for WHO NHS UN France works and Water but a complaint about Water charity I also received ended Private Company for me as it was when I started 1969 I still have to write Iron in Soils now I have checked good sources as I stuffed Bristol 1970 avoided BBC rot and Nobody else has so retired 6 years I better do something That is why I bought it to support my Biology daughter her Chemistry husband who should have got a PhD but is a Masters in Chemistry and Geology All we can do is support our children Their Future I knew and worked with Biology UCW They should have done Research before Teaching Shame the losses Let us hope this restores the work Thank you for decades 1968 Brian Alloway UCW
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