A practical, clinical introduction to cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) for trainees and non-experts in a wide array of healthcare disciplines. Outlining the basic physiological principles and offering a step-by-step approach to conducting and interpreting a CPET, together with case studies to consolidate learning.
Little more than 70 years after the British settled Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) in 1803, its indigenous population had been virtually wiped out. Yet this genocide - one of the earliest of the modern era - is virtually forgotten in Britain today. 'The Last Man' is the first book specifically to explore the role of the British government and wider society in the destruction of the Aboriginal Tasmanians. Although the introduction of European diseases undoubtedly contributed to the decline of the indigenous population, Tom Lawson shows that Britain supported what was effectively the ethnic cleansing of Tasmania - particularly in the period of martial law in 1828-1932
The Church of England and Armed Conflict in the Twentieth Century
Focusing on the 'home front,' this book examines the perspectives of Anglican clerics regarding warfare and international conflict over the century. Contributors analyze the church's views on various topics, including the morality of war, pacifism, and reconciliation, as well as the impact of nuclear deterrence. The text delves into how the Church shaped public opinion on war and the extent of its influence on government policy, highlighting the pastoral challenges that arise from conflict.
Analyses the development of history writing on the destruction of the European Jews from just before the end of the Second World War to the present day, and argues forcefully that history writing is as much about the present as it is the past. -- .
This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the Holocaust, examining its broader historical context and the Church of England's involvement during that time. It delves into the complexities of moral responsibility and institutional responses, providing a critical perspective on how faith intersected with one of history's darkest chapters. Through rigorous research and compelling arguments, it invites readers to reflect on the implications of these events for contemporary society.