from: CRC
Regular marked price: $159.95Discount Price: $115.16
Cost Savings: $44.79 (28%)Price fluctuation possible.
How soon does it ship: Normal ship time within one day
Shipping? Absolutely FREE if you qualify for Super Saver Shipping.
Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.95
EAN num: 9780849308390
ISBN number: 0849308399
Label: CRC
Manufacturer: CRC
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 1120
Printing Date: June 27, 2001
Publishing house: CRC
Sale Popularity Level: 469327
Studio: CRC
Other books you might be interested in perusing:
Editor's Notes and Comments:
Product Description:
CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is the only handbook specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. With 66 contributors working together to craft 45 scientifically-based chapters, the text has been completely revised and updated to contain all the latest developments in this field. Building upon the solid foundation of the previous edition, the contents of this book are light-years ahead of the topics presented in the very first edition. See what's new in the Second Edition: · Marine mammals as sentinels of ocean health · Emerging and resurging diseases · Thorough revision of the Immunology chapter · Diagnostic imaging chapters to illustrate new techniques · Quick reference for venipuncture sites in many marine mammals · Unusual mortality events and mass strandings · New topics such as a chapter on careers · Wider scope of coverage including species outside of the United States and Canada Filled with captivating illustrations and photographs, the Handbook guides you through the natural history of cetaceans, pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. Prepared in a convenient, easy-to-use format, it is designed specifically for use in the field. Covering more than 40 topics, this one-of-a-kind reference is packed with data. The comprehensive compilation of information includes medicine, surgery, pathology, physiology, husbandry, feeding and housing, with special attention to strandings and rehabilitation. The CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is still a must for anyone interested in marine mammals.
User popularity level:
Rated by buyers 
-
An excellent resource for marine mammal veterinarians, techs and researchers interested in or working in marine mammal medicine.
Rated by buyers 
-
This book contains articles that are current and relevant to the field of marine mammal medicine and is great for the researcher as well as the student. It's a great compilation of some of the best work in the field.
Rated by buyers -
THis is an exceptional book if you are interested in understanding the health and care of marine mammals. If you aren't interested in these areas then it is probably not a good choice of reading material!
Find other books like this one:
