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Sequential large-scale disturbances may produce
interacting effects that differ from those predicted
for each disturbance in isolation. These non-additive
effects can strongly influence the composition and
structure of plant communities. Hurricanes and
natural lightning-season fires are large-scale,
frequent disturbances in savanna-forest landscapes of
the southeastern US. Passmore develops a predictive
conceptual model for interacting disturbances. She
predicts that hurricane-fire interactions may
influence ecotones between savannas and forests by
changing species composition and structure....

In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.

The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries. The authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health...