Breathing: An Inspired History by Williams, Edgar

Breathing: An Inspired History

Our knowledge of breathing has shaped our social history and philosophical beliefs since prehistory. Breathing occupied a...
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Author: Edgar Williams
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Breathing: An Inspired History by Williams, Edgar

Breathing: An Inspired History

$380.90

Breathing: An Inspired History

$380.90
Author: Edgar Williams
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Our knowledge of breathing has shaped our social history and philosophical beliefs since prehistory. Breathing occupied a spiritual status for 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 supplementary oxygen has allowed us to conquer Everest, travel to the Moon, and dive to ever greater ocean depths. We all expect to breathe fresh and clean air, but with an increase in air pollution that expectation is no longer being met. Today, respiratory viruses like COVID-19 are causing disasters both human and economical on a global scale. This is the story of breathing--a tale relevant to everyone.

Author: Edgar Williams
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 05/05/2021
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.30h x 5.70w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781789143621


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/01/2021
Choice 12/01/2021

About the Author
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, also published by Reaktion Books.

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