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Focusing on the history of respiratory physiology, this collection of 23 essays chronicles significant figures and milestones from Galen to modern advancements. It explores various topics including pulmonary circulation, gas exchange, and the mechanics of breathing, while also addressing the societal and philosophical influences on scientific progress. The impact of cultural movements, particularly The Enlightenment, on the development of respiratory physiology is also highlighted, offering a comprehensive view of the field's evolution.
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Essays on the History of Respiratory Physiology, John B. West
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Essays on the History of Respiratory Physiology
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John B. West
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9781493949779
- Category
- Health / Medicine, Nature in general
- Description
- Focusing on the history of respiratory physiology, this collection of 23 essays chronicles significant figures and milestones from Galen to modern advancements. It explores various topics including pulmonary circulation, gas exchange, and the mechanics of breathing, while also addressing the societal and philosophical influences on scientific progress. The impact of cultural movements, particularly The Enlightenment, on the development of respiratory physiology is also highlighted, offering a comprehensive view of the field's evolution.