The Mechanics of the Circulation 2nd Edition Paperback - Tapa blanda

'This splendid book is so well written that one would seriously question the vocation of an investigator who couldn't understand it. It is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the mechanics of the circulation. The normally incomprehensible mechanical laws are explained so clearly that even the non-mathematically minded will have no difficulty, which makes me very sorry that it was not available when I was grappling with these problems.' David Mendel, Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

'Like a good sculpture which leaves no chisel marks on the marble, there are no marks of individual specialization in this book. All is well integrated toward the physiology of circulation. Mathematics is avoided whenever practicable, and mechanics is presented in readily comprehensible terms ... After reading the book, one would wonder how circulation physiology can be understood without such a study of mechanics. It cannot! I recommend this book to all physiology teachers and students.' Y. C. Fung, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering

'Here is a book on the mechanics of the circulation that is equally accessible to those trained in the life sciences and in the mechanical sciences. Furthermore, it succeeds remarkably in laying down a common foundation of mechanical, anatomical and physiological facts and principles strong enough to support the building-up of major collaborative research structures that can lead to significant new advances in the field.' James Lighthill, Journal of Fluid Mechanics

C. G. Caro, a physiologist and medical doctor, is Emeritus Professor of Physiological Mechanics and Senior Research Investigator in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London.

T. J. Pedley is the recently retired G. I. Taylor Professor of Fluid Mechanics in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMPT) at the University of Cambridge.

R. C. Schroter is Emeritus Professor of Biological Mechanics and Senior Research Investigator in the Bioengineering Department at Imperial College London.

W. A. Seed worked for many years as a Senior Lecturer in medicine and as a clinical academic physician, with clinical and research interests in cardiopulmonary medicine. He also took a lead role in the development of a medical undergraduate curriculum for the newly-created Imperial College School of Medicine, where he still maintains an honorary teaching role.