Essential Biomaterials Science - David Williams

Essential Biomaterials Science
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Autor: David Williams

 Wydawnictwo: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521899086
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Stron: 672
Data wydania: 2014-05-01
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This groundbreaking single-authored textbook equips students with everything they need to know to truly understand the hugely topical field of biomaterials science, including essential background on the clinical necessity of biomaterials, relevant concepts in biology and materials science, comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all existing clinical and experimental biomaterials, and the fundamental principles of biocompatibility. It features extensive case studies interweaved with theory, from a wide range of clinical disciplines, equipping students with a practical understanding of the phenomena and mechanisms of biomaterials performance; a whole chapter dedicated to the biomaterials industry itself, including guidance on regulations, standards and guidelines, litigation, and ethical issues to prepare students for industry; informative glossaries of key terms, engaging end-of-chapter exercises and up-to-date lists of recommended reading. Drawing on the author's forty years' experience in biomaterials, this is an indispensable resource for students studying these lifesaving technological advances. Advance praise: 'This is the long overdue single-author compendium students, scientists and clinicians were waiting for. Anyone expecting a dry scientific compilation will be pleasantly surprised by the wonderfully lively style in which Professor Williams takes the reader on an exciting journey into the world of modern biomaterials and the opportunities it offers to patients. In a field long plagued by self-sustained paradigms, wrong models, and wrong questions, this book boldly introduces each chapter on the basis of true clinical needs, taking the captivated reader into the deepest depths of material science and biology and eventually leaving him in a position where his own understanding and judgment has undergone a quantum leap.' Peter Zilla, University of Cape Town Advance praise: 'This revolutionary book provides a coherent synthesis of the entire field of biomaterials, from the underlying sciences to its practical applications. The book is the culmination of thought from one of the leading pioneers in the field, David F. Williams, who has been active for over 45 years, and is able to bring together not only the importance of the subject matter, but also its historical perspective and future trends. With a strategic focus of thought, this unique text is a seminal contribution that provides an invaluable and thorough resource for anyone interested in the biomaterials field, not just for students, but also for scientists, and government and industry personnel.' Anthony Atala, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Advance praise: 'This book distils the wide-ranging field of biomaterials down to critical topics, and presents them in an accessible and user-friendly way. In writing the book, the author applies his innovative ideas, vast knowledge and rich experience to adroitly tackle the challenge of 'less is more' in processing a wealth of subject matter, placing a special focus on dynamic interactions between various biomaterials with complex biological systems, and translation of tissue engineering products to the clinic. Another valuable feature of this book is the pedagogical implications contained in each topic, which begins with a clear, simple diagram to introduce the reader to the core information, and ends with a number of questions to help the reader to integrate basic concepts into practice. Accordingly, this book provides a great reference for graduate students, researchers and doctors specializing in biomaterials science. Such empowerment will inevitably lead to advancing the state of the art in the field.' Xiaosong Gu, Nantong University Advance praise: 'David Williams is one of the leading international authorities in biomaterials.

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