Lung Development (Clinical Physiology Series) [Hardcover]

Claude Gaultier (Editor), Jacques R. Bourbon (Editor), Martin Post (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195112784 | ISBN-13: 978-0195112788 | Publication Date: May 13, 1999 | Edition: 1

Knowledge about the mechanisms of lung development has been growing rapidly, especially with regard to cellular and molecular aspects of growth and differentiation. This authoritative international volume reviews key aspects of lung development in health and disease by providing a comprehensive review of the complex series of cellular and molecular interactions required for lung development. It covers such topics as pulmonary hypoplasia, effects of malnutrition, and pulmaonary angiogenesis. An indispensable reference for all those involved in studying or treating lung disease in neonates and children, the book offers a unique view of the development of this essential organ. _ _

Editorial Reviews

Review

" This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review fo the complex series of controlled interactions involving genetic influences, hormonal stimulation, and cell-to-cell interactions needed for lung development ... The input of 30 international authorities on lung development provides an impressive update on this field." Annals RCPSC (March 2000)

Noted in Annals of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

About the Author

Claude Gaultier, Professor of Physiology, University of Paris. Jacques R. Bourbon, University of Paris. Martin Post, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Toronto.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 472 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (May 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195112784
• ISBN-13: 978-0195112788
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,049,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)