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Biomaterials Science
Buddy D. Ratner | Allan S. Hoffman | Frederick J. Schoen | Jack E. Lemons
(1997)
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Abstract
This book introduces a subject that has profound impact on human health and considerable economic importance. The issues addressed include the biology, medical applications, markets, regulation, and ethical issues involved in biomaterials science. This spectrum of issues reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
- Provides a strong, cohesive compilation unlike any other currently on the market
- Covers the entire spectrum of biomaterials and their use in medicine
- Contributions of leaders in the biomaterials field
"...this outstanding text deserves nothing but praise...The editors have brought together 57 authors, all of whom are at the very least extremely knowledgeable in their field, and, at best, are the unquestioned leaders... There is no topic related to biomaterials that is not covered somewhere in this book... The quality of the writing, the arrangement of information and the figures are all outstanding." --POLYMER NEWS