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Life at the Extremes : The Science of Survival - 15 Angebote vergleichen
Bester Preis: € 7,20 (vom 10.02.2017)Life At The Extremes (2001)
ISBN: 9780006551256 bzw. 0006551254, in Englisch, 352 Seiten, UK General Books, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Greener_Books_Canada.
Paperback. Pub Date :2001-07-02 Pages: 352 Language: English Publisher:. HarperCollins UK The debut of a female Steve Jones - likeable. literate. lucid and laconic A sprightly. lavishly illustrated book on the science of human survival.How do people survive extremes of heat. cold. depth. speed and altitude This book explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. In mans battle for survival in the harshest of environments. the knowledge imparted by physiology. the logic of life. is crucial. What causes mountain sickness Why is it possible to reach the top of Everest without supplementary oxygen. yet be killed if a plane depressurises suddenly at the same altitude. Why are astronauts unable to stand without fainting when they return to Earth Why do human divers get the bends but sperm whales dont Will ... Paperback, الطبعة: UK ed. التسمية: UK General Books, UK General Books, مجموعة المنتجات: Book, ونشرت: 2001-08-16, ستوديو: UK General Books, رتبة المبيعات: 117963.
LIFE AT THE EXTREMES:THE SCIENCE OF SURVIVAL (2001)
ISBN: 9780006551256 bzw. 0006551254, vermutlich in Englisch, Flamingo (Imprint of Harper Collins), London, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
The challenge of scaling the highest mountain, exploring the deepest ocean, crossing the hottest desert, or swimming in near-freezing water is irresistible to many people. Life at the Extremes is an engrossing exploration of what happens to our bodies in these seemingly uninhabitable environments. Frances Ashcroft weaves stories of extraordinary feats of endurance with historical material and the latest scientific findings as she investigates the limits of human survival and the remarkable adaptations that enable us to withstand extreme conditions. What causes mountain sickness? How is it possible to reach the top of Everest without supplementary oxygen, when passengers in an airplane that depressurized at the same altitude would lose consciousness in seconds? Why do divers get the bends but sperm whales do not? How long you can survive immersion in freezing water? Why don't penguins get frostbite? Will men always be faster runners than women? How far into deep space can a body travel? As she considers these questions, Ashcroft introduces a cast of extraordinary scientific personalities--inventors and explorers who have charted the limits of human survival.She describes many intriguing experiments and shows how scientific knowledge has enabled us to venture toward and beyond ever greater limits. Life at the Extremes also considers what happens when athletes push their bodies to the edge, and tells of the remarkable adaptations that enable some organisms to live in boiling water, in highly acidic lakes, or deep in the middle of rocks. Anyone who flies in an airplane, sails the high seas, goes skiing or walking in the mountains, or simply weathers subzero winters or sweltering summers will be captivated by this book. Full of scientific information, beautifully written, and packed with many fascinating digressions, Life at the Extremes lures us to the very edge of human survival. BOOK DETAILS: IThe contents are clean, tight and sound throughout.Thecard covers are clean and unmarked, with only minimal wea and a unecesaary piece of tape that a previous ownwer has applied to the back panel. The lettering on the spine is clear and bright. No age-toned pages .No signs of previous ownership (no previous ownership inscriptions).Small stripe to bottom of page block (signifys book was remaindered by the publisher. Book has appearance of only minimal use. A very good copy. Illustrated. 326pp. (incl. index). The unpacked weight of this book is approx. 260g. Postage within Australia for this book will be less than that shown so please disregard the site default rate, which will be adjusted downwards when the order is processed by us. (Please note: books that weigh over 1kg. (1000g) when packed will exceed the quoted postage rate to overseas destinations). This BOOK IS IN STOCK and READY TO MAIL NOW. Your book when ordered will be securely packed and promptly dispatched by The Book Collector (Established:1993). ***Prompt professional service - satisfaction guaranteed.*** Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Life At The Extremes
ISBN: 9780006551256 bzw. 0006551254, in Englisch, Flamingo, neu.
The debut of a female Steve Jones - likeable, literate, lucid and laconic. A sprightly, lavishly illustrated book on the science of human survival. How do people survive extremes of heat, cold, depth, speed and altitude? This book explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. In man`s battle for survival in the harshest of environments, the knowledge imparted by physiology, the `logic of life`, is crucial. What causes mountain sickness? Why is it possible to reach the top of Everest without supplementary oxygen, yet be killed if a plane depressurises suddenly at the same altitude. Why are astronauts unable to stand without fainting when they return to Earth? Why do human divers get the bends but sperm whales don`t? Will men always be able to run faster than women? Why don`t penguins get frostbite?
Life at the Extremes
ISBN: 9780006551256 bzw. 0006551254, in Englisch, HarperCollins Publishers, Taschenbuch, neu.
Life at the Extremes
ISBN: 9780006551256 bzw. 0006551254, in Englisch, William Collins; HarperCollins, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, neu.
How do people survive extremes of heat, cold, depth and height? For the geneticist, inheritance is all. But for the physiologist, extremism is all. This book explores the limits to human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. Explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations that enable us to exist under extreme conditions. The author reviews limits to human life underwater, at high altitudes, at high speeds, at micro levels, and at freezing and hot temperatures.
Life at the Extremes
ISBN: 9780006551256 bzw. 0006551254, in Englisch, William Collins; HarperCollins, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, neu.
How do people survive extremes of heat, cold, depth and height? For the geneticist, inheritance is all. But for the physiologist, extremism is all. This book explores the limits to human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. Explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations that enable us to exist under extreme conditions. The author reviews limits to human life underwater, at high altitudes, at high speeds, at micro levels, and at freezing and hot temperatures.
Life at the Extremes: The Science of Survival (2000)
ISBN: 9780520222342 bzw. 0520222342, in Englisch, 347 Seiten, University of California Press, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Discover-Books.
The challenge of scaling the highest mountain, exploring the deepest ocean, crossing the hottest desert, or swimming in near-freezing water is irresistible to many people. Life at the Extremes is an engrossing exploration of what happens to our bodies in these seemingly uninhabitable environments. Frances Ashcroft weaves stories of extraordinary feats of endurance with historical material and the latest scientific findings as she investigates the limits of human survival and the remarkable adaptations that enable us to withstand extreme conditions. What causes mountain sickness? How is it possible to reach the top of Everest without supplementary oxygen, when passengers in an airplane that depressurized at the same altitude would lose consciousness in seconds? Why do divers get the bends but sperm whales do not? How long you can survive immersion in freezing water? Why don't penguins get frostbite? Will men always be faster runners than women? How far into deep space can a body travel? As she considers these questions, Ashcroft introduces a cast of extraordinary scientific personalities—inventors and explorers who have charted the limits of human survival. She describes many intriguing experiments and shows how scientific knowledge has enabled us to venture toward and beyond ever greater limits. Life at the Extremes also considers what happens when athletes push their bodies to the edge, and tells of the remarkable adaptations that enable some organisms to live in boiling water, in highly acidic lakes, or deep in the middle of rocks. Anyone who flies in an airplane, sails the high seas, goes skiing or walking in the mountains, or simply weathers subzero winters or sweltering summers will be captivated by this book. Full of scientific information, beautifully written, and packed with many fascinating digressions, Life at the Extremes lures us to the very edge of human survival., Hardcover, Ausgabe: First Edition, Label: University of California Press, University of California Press, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2000-10-01, Studio: University of California Press, Verkaufsrang: 1455377.
Life at the Extremes
ISBN: 0520234200 bzw. 9780520234208, in Englisch, University of California Press, gebraucht.
anatomy,anatomy and physiology,anthropology,basic sciences,biological sciences,biology,biology and life sciences,earth sciences,education and reference,geography, Life at the Extremes: The Science of Survival, The challenge of scaling the highest mountain, exploring the deepest ocean, crossing the hottest desert, or swimming in near-freezing water is irresistible to many people. Life at the Extremes is an engrossing exploration of what happens to our bodies in these seemingly uninhabitable environments. Frances Ashcroft weaves stories of extraordinary feats of endurance with historical material and the latest scientific findings as she investigates the limits of human survival and the remarkable adaptations that enable us to withstand extreme conditions.What causes mountain sickness? How is it possible to reach the top of Everest without supplementary oxygen, when passengers in an airplane that depressurized at the same altitude would lose consciousness in seconds? Why do divers get the bends but sperm whales do not? How long you can survive immersion in freezing water? Why don't penguins get frostbite? Will men always be faster runners than women? How far into deep space can a body travel?As she considers these questions, Ashcroft introduces a cast of extraordinary scientific personalities-inventors and explorers who have charted the limits of human survival. She describes many intriguing experiments and shows how scientific knowledge has enabled us to venture toward and beyond ever greater limits. Life at the Extremes also considers what happens when athletes push their bodies to the edge, and tells of the remarkable adaptations that enable some.
Life at the Extremes
ISBN: 0520222342 bzw. 9780520222342, in Englisch, University of California Press, gebraucht.
anatomy,anatomy and physiology,anthropology,basic sciences,biological sciences,biology,biology and life sciences,earth sciences,education and reference,geography, Life at the Extremes : The Science of Survival, The challenge of scaling the highest mountain, exploring the deepest ocean, crossing the hottest desert, or swimming in near-freezing water is irresistible to many people. "Life at the Extremes" is an engrossing exploration of what happens to our bodies in these seemingly uninhabitable environments. Frances Ashcroft weaves stories of extraordinary feats of endurance with historical material and the latest scientific findings as she investigates the limits of human survival and the remarkable adaptations that enable us to withstand extreme conditions. What causes mountain sickness? How is it possible to reach the top of Everest without supplementary oxygen, when passengers in an airplane that depressurized at the same altitude would lose consciousness in seconds? Why do divers get the bends but sperm whales do not? How long you can survive immersion in freezing water? Why don't penguins get frostbite? Will men always be faster runners than women? How far into deep space can a body travel? As she considers these questions, Ashcroft introduces a cast of extraordinary scientific personalitiesinventors and explorers who have charted the limits of human survival. She describes many intriguing experiments and shows how scientific knowledge has enabled us to venture toward and beyond ever greater limits. "Life at the Extremes" also considers what happens when athletes push their bodies to the edge, and tells of the remarkable adaptations that enable some organisms to live in boiling.
Life at the Extremes : The Science of Survival
ISBN: 9780520234208 bzw. 0520234200, in Englisch, Perseus Distribution, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
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