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Williams, Edgar

 
9781789143621: Breathing: An Inspired History
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1789143624 ISBN 13 : 9781789143621
Editeur : Reaktion Books, 2021

Synopsis

Our knowledge of breathing has shaped our social history, and philosophical beliefs since prehistory. Breathing occupied a spiritual status to the Ancients, while today it is central to the practice of many forms of meditation, like Yoga. Over time physicians ,scientists and engineers have pieced together the intricate biological mechanisms of breathing to devise ever more sophisticated devices to support and maintain breathing indefinitely, from Iron lungs to the modern ventilator. Breathing extra oxygen has allowed us to conquer Everest, travel to the Moon, and dive to greatest ocean depths. We all seek fresh air and expect clean air to breathe, but with air pollution increasing this expectation is no longer being met. Today, airborne ailments like COVID-19 are causing disasters on a global scale. This is the story of breathing; a tale relevant to everyone.

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À propos de l'auteur

Edgar Williams is Professor of Cardiopulmonary Science at the University of South Wales, conducting research in respiratory and cardiovascular physiology. He is the author of Moon: Nature and Culture (2014) in Reaktions Earth series.

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Éditeur
Reaktion Books
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1789143624
ISBN 13 
9781789143621
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
256
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Personne responsable
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