The Metaphysics of Biology (Elements in the Philosophy of Biology)

This Element is an introduction to the metaphysics of biology, a very general account of the nature of the living world. The first part of the Element addresses more traditionally philosophical questions – whether biological systems are reducible to the properties of their physical parts, causation and laws of nature, substantialist and processualist accounts of life, and the nature of biological kinds. The second half will offer an understanding of important biological entities, drawing on the earlier discussions. This division should not be taken too seriously, however: the topics in both parts are deeply interconnected. Although this does not claim to be a scientific work, it does aim to be firmly grounded in our best scientific knowledge; it is an exercise in naturalistic metaphysics. Its most distinctive feature is that argues throughout for a view of living systems as processes rather than things or, in the technical philosophical sense, substances.

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Evolution, Morality and the Fabric of Society (Elements in the Philosophy of Biology) 

Recent interest in the evolution of the social contract is extended by providing a throughly naturalistic, evolutionary account of the biological underpinnings of a social contract theory of morality. This social contract theory of morality (contractevolism) provides an evolutionary justification of the primacy of a moral principle of maximisation of the opportunities for evolutionary reproductive success (ERS), where maximising opportunities does not entail an obligation on individuals to choose to maximise their ERS. From that primary principle, the moral principles of inclusion, individual sovereignty (liberty) and equality can be derived. The implications of these principles, within contractevolism, are explored through an examination of patriarchy, individual sovereignty and copulatory choices, and overpopulation and extinction. Contractevolism is grounded in evolutionary dynamics that resulted in humans and human societies. The most important behavioural consequences of evolution to contractevolism are reciprocity, cooperation, empathy, and the most important cognitive consequences are reason and behavioural modification.

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Mechanisms in Molecular Biology (Elements in the Philosophy of Biology) 

The new mechanistic philosophy is divided into two largely disconnected projects. One deals with a metaphysical inquiry into how mechanisms relate to issues such as causation, capacities and levels of organization, while the other deals with epistemic issues related to the discovery of mechanisms and the intelligibility of mechanistic representations. Tudor Baetu explores and explains these projects, and shows how the gap between them can be bridged. His proposed account is compatible both with the assumptions and practices of experimental design in biological research, and with scientifically accepted interpretations of experimental results.

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Inheritance Systems and the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis (Elements in the Philosophy of Biology)

Current knowledge of the genetic, epigenetic, behavioural and symbolic systems of inheritance requires a revision and extension of the mid-twentieth-century, gene-based, ‘Modern Synthesis’ version of Darwinian evolutionary theory. We present the case for this by first outlining the history that led to the neo-Darwinian view of evolution. In the second section we describe and compare different types of inheritance, and in the third discuss the implications of a broad view of heredity for various aspects of evolutionary theory. We end with an examination of the philosophical and conceptual ramifications of evolutionary thinking that incorporates multiple inheritance systems.

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Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Cell and Molecular Biology (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) 2nd Edition

Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2022!

Efficiently master essential cell and molecular biology information!
Now in its second edition, Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Cell and Molecular Biology continues to provide a highly visual presentation of essential cell and molecular biology, focusing on topics related to human health and disease. It offers all the most popular features of the bestselling Lippincott Illustrated Reviews series, including abundant full-color, annotated illustrations, chapter overviews, an expanded outline format, chapter summaries, and review questions that link basic science to real-life clinical situations.

• Master all the latest cell and molecular biology knowledge, thanks to revisions throughout, including updated unit overviews and chapter summaries, which set goals for understanding and re-emphasize essential concepts from each chapter.
• Understand the practical applications with clinical boxes that reinforce key concepts by direct application to real-world scenarios, now with expanded information on specific cellular processes.
• Visualize key concepts more clearly with the aid of nearly 250 full-color, annotated illustrations.
• Extend your learning online with access to new animations and an interactive question bank.

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ISE Biology Laboratory Manual 13th Edition

The Biology Laboratory Manual by Vodopich and Moore was designed for an introductory biology course with a broad survey of basic laboratory techniques. The experiments and procedures are simple, safe, easy to perform, and especially appropriate for large classes. Few experiments require more than one class meeting to complete the procedure. Each exercise includes many photographs, traditional topics, and experiments that help students learn about life. Procedures within each exercise are numerous and discrete so that an exercise can be tailored to the needs of the students, the style of the instructor, and the facilities available.

Additionally, with McGraw Hill Connect, powerful digital tools augment lab instruction by helping students apply their knowledge in a laboratory setting. Connect Virtual Labs can be implemented in a hybrid or fully online setting to help students prepare for the wet lab and strengthening their lab experience.

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The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2022 (Spiral Edition)

The 52nd edition of the leading clinical reference on treatment of infectious diseases and anti-infective drug information, spiral-bound and printed in a larger font (approximately 8pt) for ease of use. Helpful in day-to-day practice and as a component of your organization’s antimicrobial stewardship program, The Sanford Guide provides valuable guidance in the age of antibiotic resistance. Popular with physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians. Coverage includes: Clinical syndromes (pathogens, bacterial, fungal, mycobacterial, parasitic viral), Anti-infective agents (dosing, pediatric adjustments, renal adjustments, adverse effects, activity, pharmacology, drug-drug interactions), Preventative therapy. What’s new in 2022: Numerous changes throughout, with major changes in the following areas: New Drugs – Addition of new COVID-19 drugs, cefiderocol, ibrexafungerp, brincidofovir, cabotegravir, doravirine, and more. New Tables – ECMO Drug Dosing Adjustment (Table 10F) and QTc Prolongation (Table 10G). Table 1: Initial Choice of Antimicrobial Therapy – Numerous changes including 2021 CDC STI updates, recommendations for resistant infections. Table 5: Recommendations for MDR Bacteria – Updates for gram-negative bacilli updated based on recent evidence and IDSA Guidelines. Table 12: Treatment of Mycobacterial Infections – Revised recommendations for latent M. tuberculosis & non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Table 13: Treatment of Parasitic Infections – Significant changes to amebic meningoencephalitis, babesiosis and trypanosomiasis, and updates to sources for antiparasitic drugs (Table 13D). Table 14 – Updates to COVID recommendations (see digital content for latest information).

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Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Care and Complications fourth edition

A comprehensive guide on how to diagnose, treat, and care for those with eating disorders.

Eating disorders, which include such conditions as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and pica, represent a challenge to both patients and health care providers alike. For more than 20 years, health care providers have turned to the expert advice found in Eating Disorders to keep up to date with the latest research in the field and to help them provide the best care available for their patients. In this new, thoroughly revised and expanded edition of their best-selling work, Drs. Philip S. Mehler and Arnold E. Andersen provide a user-friendly and comprehensive guide to treating and managing eating disorders for primary care physicians, mental health professionals, worried family members and friends, and nonmedical professionals (such as teachers and coaches). Mehler and Andersen

• identify common medical complications faced by people who have eating disorders
• answer questions about how to treat both physical and behavioral aspects of eating disorders
• discuss serious complications, including cardiac arrhythmia, electrolyte abnormalities, and gastrointestinal problems
• incorporate all-new information on avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, and the role of social media in promoting disordered eating
• offer targeted advice for working with specialists
• include four new chapters on eating disorders in children and adolescents; atypical anorexia; eating disorders in transgender individuals; and family therapy
• feature engaging clinical vignettes
• answer a list of common questions practitioners may have in each chapter

The most comprehensive work on the market and the only book that covers eating disorders in transgender individuals, Eating Disorders is a compassionate, evidence-based, and essential guide.

Contributors: Arnold E. Andersen, Ovidio Bermudez, Jeana Cost, Meghan Foley, Dennis Gibson, Neville Golden, Sacha Gorell, Jeffrey Hollis, Mori J. Krantz, Daniel Le Grange, Russell Marx, Jennifer McBride, Philip S. Mehler, Leah Puckett, Katherine Sachs, Michael Spaulding-Barclay, Anna Tanner, Nathalia Trees, Jessica Tse, Kenneth Weiner, Patricia Westmoreland

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Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor 2nd Edition

Bridging the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice, Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floorhas become an invaluable resource to practitioners treating patients with disorders of the pelvic floor. The second edition is now presented in a full colour, hardback format, encompassing the wealth of new research in this area which has emerged in recent years.

Kari Bø and her team focus on the evidence, from basic studies (theories or rationales for treatment) and RCTs (appraisal of effectiveness) to the implications of these for clinical practice, while also covering pelvic floor dysfunction in specific groups, including men, children, elite athletes, the elderly, pregnant women and those with neurological diseases. Crucially, recommendations on how to start, continue and progress treatment are also given with detailed treatment strategies around pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback and electrical stimulation.

 “..a comprehensive review of every aspect of this area including female, male and childhood issues, incontinence, prolapse, pain and sexual dysfunction.” Reviewed by Beatrice McGinley on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015

• aligns scientific research with clinical practice
• detailed treatment strategies
• innovative practice guidelines supported by a sound evidence base
• colour illustrations of pelvic floor anatomy and related neuroanatomy/ neurophysiology
• MRIs and ultrasounds showing normal and dysfunctional pelvic floor

• incorporates vital new research and material
• uses key summary boxes throughout new edition to highlight quick reference points
• now in full colour throughout and a hardback format

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Male Infertility: Diagnosis and Treatment 1st Edition

Male factor infertility is a common problem in reproductive medicine and can have a significant effect of the outcome of IVF treatment. This comprehensive book covers the diagnosis and treatment of male factor infertility in depth. It opens with a section on the basic science underlying the production of male gametes. There is then a major section on diagnosis that will prove very useful to a wide range of andrologists, endocrinologists, and REIs faced with unpicking the problems facing infertile couples. The final section addresses management of the subfertile male, including endocrinologic, surgical, and ART interventions. The book is authored by a prestigious, international team of contributors.

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