High Life: A History of High-Altitude Physiology and Medicine

by John B. West

The history of high-altitude physiology and medicine is such a rich and colorful topic that it is surprising no one has undertaken a comprehensive account before. From the early balloonists to various... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195121945
• ISBN13: 9780195121940
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 493 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.3" x 1.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Historic top-level information!

This is a unique and very well written book on high-altitude. The history chapters are complete and privide the reader with an exellent oveview of many interesting discoveries. You will not find historical information of this quality elsewhere. The scientific base is strong, and the detailed descriptions of some important medical experiments are of great use. I used the book as background source while writing a dutch booklet on high altitude disease, and found it of great use. Thank you, John West!