Medical Technology into Healthcare and Society

Medical Technology into Healthcare and Society
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 9780230228368
ISBN-13 : 0230228364
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Book Synopsis Medical Technology into Healthcare and Society by : A. Faulkner

Download or read book Medical Technology into Healthcare and Society written by A. Faulkner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-11-28 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bandage to the bioreactor, this book looks at five different device technologies from inception to healthcare practice, drawing on medical sociology, science and technology studies and political science. It examines 'evidence', regulation and governance processes, and diverse stakeholders in innovating the technologies that shape health care.


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