Edith And Florence Stoney Sisters In Radiology

Author : Adrian Thomas,Francis Duck
Publisher : Springer
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030165611

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Edith and Florence Stoney, Sisters in Radiology by Adrian Thomas,Francis Duck Pdf

This book explores the lives and achievements of two Irish sisters, Edith and Florence Stoney, who pioneered the use of new electromedical technologies, especially X-rays but also ultraviolet radiation and diathermy. In addition, the narrative follows several intertwined themes as experienced by the sisters during their lifetimes. Their upbringing, influenced by their liberal-minded scientist father, set the tone for both their lives. Irish independence fractured their family heritage. Their professional experiences, fulfilling for Florence as a qualified doctor but often frustrating for Edith as a Cambridge-educated scientist, mirrored those of other aspiring women during this period, when the suffragist movement expanded and women’s lobby groups were formed. World War I created an environment in which their unusual specialist knowledge was widely needed, and the sisters’ war experiences are carefully examined in the book. But ultimately this is the extraordinary story of two independent but closely bonded sisters and their abiding love and support for one another.

Author : Adrian Thomas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000556452

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Invisible Light by Adrian Thomas Pdf

The book is a developed history of the radiological sciences – covering the back-story to Röntgen’s discovery, the discovery itself and immediate reception the early days of radiology leading to classical radiology (the pre-digital world). The 1970s as the ‘golden decade’ of radiology will be covered in detail, with the development of CT, MRI and modern interventional radiology. It will appeal to interested members of the public, to those working in the field, and to historians of medicine and science.

Author : Dermot Turing
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780750997072

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Reflections of Alan Turing by Dermot Turing Pdf

Everyone knows the story of the codebreaker and computer science pioneer Alan Turing. Except ... When Dermot Turing is asked about his famous uncle, people want to know more than the bullet points of his life. They want to know everything – was Alan Turing actually a codebreaker? What did he make of artificial intelligence? What is the significance of Alan Turing's trial, his suicide, the Royal Pardon, the £50 note and the film The Imitation Game? In Reflections of Alan Turing, Dermot strips off the layers to uncover the real story. It's time to discover a fresh legacy of Alan Turing for the twenty-first century.

Author : Jacob Van Dyk
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030917241

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True Tales of Medical Physics by Jacob Van Dyk Pdf

Since the discovery of the x-ray over 125 years ago, scientists and medical professionals alike have harnessed the power of the atom to heal and protect. This book brings together an all-star cast of high-profile and award-winning scholars, introducing the general readership to an often unnoticed yet societally vital profession – medical physics. This collection of personal short stories offers an informal, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of these esteemed professionals, encapsulating their transformative “aha” moments within a whimsical hodgepodge of instructive and inspiring anecdotes. They even pass on words of wisdom discovered from their diverse experiences throughout the academic, clinical, and commercial worlds. The wealth of information packed into these vignettes runs the gamut from practical career advice to lighthearted tales of humorous misadventure, providing a tremendous overview of the breadth and depth of medical physics as a career and discipline while imparting sage advice that extends well beyond the field. In his Foreword to this book Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, provides his strong endorsement of the life-saving work carried out by medical physicists and the profession as a whole. From the general public to the budding student in search of career guidance, as well as young and seasoned practicing professionals, these thought-provoking, witty, and simply entertaining “untold stories” encourage the reader to reflect on and ponder the many enduring lessons born from unexpected life-turning events.

Author : Claire Brock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107186934

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British Women Surgeons and their Patients, 1860-1918 by Claire Brock Pdf

A rich new examination of the cultural, social and self-representation of the woman surgeon in Britain from 1860 to 1918. This title is also available as Open Access.

Author : Adrian M. K. Thomas,Arpan K. Banerjee
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780191669705

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The History of Radiology by Adrian M. K. Thomas,Arpan K. Banerjee Pdf

In 1890, Professor Arthur Willis Goodspeed, a professor of physics at Pennsylvania USA was working with an English born photographer, William N Jennings, when they accidentally produced a Röntgen Ray picture. Unfortunately, the significance of their findings were overlooked, and the formal discovery of X-rays was credited to Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. The discovery has since transformed the practice of medicine, and over the course of the past 130 years, the development of new radiological techniques has continued to grow. The impact has been seen in virtually every hospital in the world, from the routine use of ultrasound for pregnancy scans, through to the diagnosis of complex medical issues such as brain tumours. More subtly, X-rays were also used in the discovery of DNA and in military combat, and their social influence through popular culture can be seen in cartoons, books, movies and art. Written by two radiologists who have a passion for the history of their field, The History of Radiology is a beautifully illustrated review of the remarkable developments within radiology and the scientists and pioneers who were involved. This engaging and authoritative history will appeal to a wide audience including medical students studying for the Diploma in the History of Medicine of the Society of Apothecaries (DHMSA), doctors, medical physicists, medical historians and radiographers.

Author : Brenda Meller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947345222

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Social Media Pie by Brenda Meller Pdf

You're on LinkedIn, but you're not sure you're getting the most out of it. You're open to learning, but you need some guidance on how to be more effective with your time and efforts on LinkedIn.And, you believe you can have fun while learning. I mean, obviously. Otherwise, what the heck are you doing with a book called, "Social Media Pie." That's crazy talk, right? Or is it BRILLIANT? Probably a bit of both.- Do you work in business development?- Are you a company leader?- Are you in a career transition or in-between successes?- Are you considering a future career transition and looking to subtly ramp-up your LinkedIn for a job search?- Have you started, or are you currently running, your own business?- Are you a fan / follower of Brenda Meller and/or Meller Marketing?- Do you love pie too? (It's ok if you don't)In "Social Media Pie: How to Enjoy a Bigger Slice of LinkedIn," Brenda Meller will share strategies to help you make the most of your LinkedIn presence to help you to reach your business and career goals.In this book, you'll learn how to:? Optimize your LinkedIn profile.? Send invitations that are more likely to be accepted. ? Generate greater levels of network engagement.? Post (and how often to post) - and what to do NEXT. ? Build a company page and grow followers (LEADS!). ? Rock on LinkedIn in just 15 minutes a day.Through a conversational approach, how-to instructions, and a sprinkling of pie-isms throughout, Brenda will teach you how to increase your slice of the LinkedIn pie.

Author : Bertrand Ramcharan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030022211

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The Advent of Universal Protection of Human Rights by Bertrand Ramcharan Pdf

This biography tells the story of Theo van Boven’s dynamic and courageous leadership to develop UN protection. Van Boven has been a life-long scholar and practitioner of human rights. He served in the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented The Netherlands in the UN Commission on Human Rights, served as an expert in its Sub-Commission on Human Rights, and also on the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. He was the Director of the UN Human Rights secretariat from 1977 to 1982, and later served as Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda, and as UN Special Rapporteur against Torture. As Director of the UN Human Rights secretariat, Professor van Boven built up the protection capacity of the United Nations piece by piece and thereby transformed the UN's role. He initiated every protection mechanism in use at the United Nations today. He was thus the father of the contemporary system of United Nations protection. This book is a priceless study of leadership and strategy. If one is to be able to deepen the protection capacity of the UN in the future, it is crucial to understand how the foundations were laid. This book, based on the personal papers of Professor van Boven and of the author, who was his Special Assistant, tells the story of his remarkable leadership of the UN Human Rights secretariat.

Author : Pramod V. Naik
Publisher : Springer
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319621029

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Meghnad Saha by Pramod V. Naik Pdf

This biography is a short yet comprehensive overview of the life of Meghnad Saha, the mastermind behind the frequently used Saha equations and a strong contributor to the foundation of science in India. The author explores the lesser known details behind the man who played a major role in building scientific institutions in India, developed the breakthrough theory of thermal ionization, and whose fervor about India’s rapid progress in science and technology, along with concern for uplifting his countrymen and optimizing resources, led him to eventually enter politics and identify the mismanagement of many programs of national importance to Parliament. This book is free of most academic technicalities, so that the reader with general scientific knowledge can read and understand it easily. One interested only in Saha’s contribution to physics can pick up just that part and read it. Conversely, the average reader may skip the technical chapters, and read the book without loss of continuity or generality to still get a coherent picture. This work touches on all aspects of Saha’s multidimensional personality, which overflows in the pages of his periodical, Science and Culture,as well as his many speeches, debates and discussions in Parliament, all of which is appropriately conveyed in this book.

Author : Wolfgang W. Osterhage
Publisher : Springer
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319917795

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Galileo Galilei by Wolfgang W. Osterhage Pdf

This new scientific biography explores the influences on, and of, Galileo’s exceptional work, thereby revealing novel connections with the worldviews of his age and beyond. Galileo Galilei's contribution to science is unquestionable. And his conflict with the church establishment of his time is no less famous. In this book, authored by a physicist and history scholar, Galileo's life and work are described against a backdrop of the prior scientific state of the art in his various fields of achievement. Particular emphasis is placed on Galileo's vision of the world in relation to historic and also future cosmological models. The impact of his discoveries and theories for the later development of physics and astronomy is a further focus of the narrative.

Author : Jörg Resag
Publisher : Springer
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319968360

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Feynman and His Physics by Jörg Resag Pdf

This book takes the reader on a journey through the life of Richard Feynman and describes, in non-technical terms, his revolutionary contributions to modern physics. Feynman was an unconventional thinker who always tried to get to the bottom of things. In doing so, he developed an intuitive view that made him one of the greatest teachers of physics. The author captures this development and explains it in the context of the zeitgeist of modern physics: What revolutionary ideas did Feynman have, what contribution did he make to the development of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, how can Feynman's methods be understood? Be enchanted by this book and understand the physics of the genius whose 100th birthday was celebrated in 2018.

Author : Gerald R. Brown,Islay (Vista) School no. 733 Reunion Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 0978122011

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Vista Tales- by Gerald R. Brown,Islay (Vista) School no. 733 Reunion Committee Pdf

Author : Gerald D. Skidmore
Publisher : HPN Books
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9781935377269

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Historic Killeen by Gerald D. Skidmore Pdf

A history of Killeen, Texas, written by Gerald D. Skidmore, who was managing editor of the Killeen Daily Herald for 42 years and worked 13 years for the Killeen Chamber of Commerce.

Author : Mary R.S. Creese
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780585276847

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Ladies in the Laboratory? American and British Women in Science, 1800-1900 by Mary R.S. Creese Pdf

A systematic survey and comparison of the work of 19th-century American and British women in scientific research, this book covers the two countries in which women of the period were most active in scientific work and examines all the fields in which they were engaged.

Author : Mark McCartney,Andrew Whitaker
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420033175

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Physicists of Ireland by Mark McCartney,Andrew Whitaker Pdf

Demonstrating the strength of tradition in Ireland, Physicists of Ireland: Passion and Precision is a collection of essays on leading figures from the history of physics in Ireland. It includes physicists born outside of Ireland who carried out significant work in Ireland as well as those who had strong Irish roots but carried out their work outside of Ireland. The book is well illustrated with diagrams and photos of historical interest and rounded off with useful suggestions for further reading. It might come as a surprise to many that several leading English physicists are actually from Ireland.