Encyclopedia of biomaterials and biomedical engineering /

This set has to do with biomedical engineering, which is more closely concerned with biological issues than any other form of engineering, and also deals with problems in medicine (e.g., cartilage regeneration, implants), and with biomaterials, the building blocks of biomedical engineering. The encyclopedia tries to present a balanced view of these interconnected, rapidly changing fields. The work's 180 entries, alphabetically arranged, are the work of 400 international subject experts from diverse academic backgrounds. They cover such topics as fundamental science, engineering, and clinical practices, e.g., 3-D medical imaging, cardiac pacemakers, medical devices, stem cells, bioartificial implants, and tissue engineering. Essays average four pages in length, are signed, have cross-references, and end with a bibliography. Many entries include chemical structures, equations, illustrations, and tables. Each volume has a table of contents and index. This encyclopedia is up-to date and covers topics in depth. Since it requires thorough preparation in the subject, it is suitable only for advanced students. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and higher. M. Slobodinsky DeVry University North Brunswick