Full Description
Beginning with the medical knowledge of the ancient Graeco-Roman world, this authoritative, easy-to-read reference presents a unique history of breathing physiology-detailing the evolution of our understanding of breathing mechanisms and the physiological function of breathing.
Contents
From Alcmaeon to Mayow Ancient Medicine and the Mystery of Breathing, Donald F. ProctorGalen: His Genius and His Shadow, Donald F. ProctorLeonardo and the Physiology of Respiration, Wayne A. MitznerWilliam Harvey(1578-1657): Blood Circulates, Donald F. ProctorWeighing the Air and Testing Its Attributes, Donald F. ProctorBreathing the Air, Donald F. ProctorThe Controversial Dr. Mayow, Donald F. ProctorMayow's Tractatus Quinque, Donald F. ProctorMayow's Contributions to Breathing Mechanics, Donald F. ProctorDenouement, Donald F. ProctorThe Post-Mayow EraTransitions and Revolution, Francis P. ChinardPriestley and Lavoisier: Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide, Francis P. ChinardFluid Flow Studies Related to Physiology of Breathing, David L. SwiftThe Pressure Surrounding the Lung, Guiseppe MiserocchiPulmonary Circulation: Mechanics, Solbert PermuttLung Stability and Surface-Active Agents, Mary Ellen AveryThe Regulation of Breathing, Robert S. FitzgeraldNonrespiratory Functions of the Respiratory Tract, Oommen P. Mathew and Tapan K. GhoshEpilogue, Donald F. Proctor
