Physics of the Human Body

Richard P. McCall's fascinating book explains how basic concepts of physics apply to the fundamental activities and...
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Author: Richard P. McCall
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Language: English
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Physics of the Human Body by McCall, Richard P.

Physics of the Human Body

$179.33

Physics of the Human Body

$179.33
Author: Richard P. McCall
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Richard P. McCall's fascinating book explains how basic concepts of physics apply to the fundamental activities and responses of the human body, a veritable physics laboratory. Blood pumping through our veins is a vital example of Poiseuille flow; the act of running requires friction to propel the runner forward; and the quality of our eyesight demonstrates how properties of light enable us to correct near- and far-sightedness. Each chapter discusses a fundamental physics concept and relates it to the anatomy and physiology of applicable parts of the body. Topics include motion, fluids and pressure, temperature and heat, speech and hearing, electrical behaviors, optics, biological effects of radiation, and drug concentrations. Clear and compelling, with a limited amount of math, McCall's descriptions allow readers of all levels to appreciate the physics of the human physique. Physics of the Human Body will help curious high school students, undergraduates with medical aspirations, and practicing medical professionals understand more about the underlying physics principles of the human body.

Author: Richard P. McCall
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 04/29/2010
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.46h x 5.66w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9780801894565
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2010

About the Author

Richard P. McCall is a professor of physics at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.




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