Biomaterials Science:: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0125824610 ISBN 13: 9780125824613

Publisher: Academic Press, 1997

Synopsis

This book introduces a subject that has profound impact on human health and considerable economic importance. The issues addressed include the biology, medical applications, markets, regulation, and ethical issues involved in biomaterials science. This spectrum of issues reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field.

Key Features
* Provides a strong, cohesive compilation unlike any other currently on the market
* Covers the entire spectrum of biomaterials and their use in medicine
* Contributions of leaders in the biomaterials field

About this title

Book Description:

Endorsed by the Society for Biomaterials

From the Back Cover:

Biomaterials Science introduces a subject that has profound impact on human health as well as considerable economic importance. The topics addressed include the biology, medical applications, markets, regulation, and ethical issues involved in biomaterials science. This spectrum of issues reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Those new to the field of biomaterials will appreciate the book's coverage of basic principles, while readers experienced in the area will benefit from the discussions of specific application areas.
Key Features
* Provides a strong, cohesive compilation unlike any other currently on the market
* Covers the entire spectrum of biomaterials and their use in medicine
* Contributions of leaders in the biomaterials field

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0125824610
• ISBN 13: 9780125824613
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 484
• Editor: Ratner Buddy D., Hoffman Allan S., Schoen Frederick J., Lemons Jack E.