Das Wesen des arztlichen Denkens und der klinischen Wissenschaft ist, verschiedene Methoden gleichzeitig fur Analyse und Verstandnis von Krankheitssymptomen anzuwenden und das Beobachtete unter moglichst vielen Gesichtspunkten auszuwerten. Das Spannungsfeld arztlichen Denkens hat sich nach allen Seiten geweitet. Es reicht heute von der makromolekularen Dimension bis zu den sozialen und indivi duellen Determinanten menschlichen Daseins. Dem Arzt ist die Auf gabe gestellt, dem analytischen Detail den richtigen Stellenwert in einem Geschehen zuzuordnen, das sich in der uns naturlich vorgege...

This book attempts to acquaint engineers who have mastered the essentials of structural mechanics with the mathematical foundation of their science, of structural mechanics of continua. The prerequisites are modest. A good working knowledge of calculus is sufficient. The intent is to develop a consistent and logical framework of theory which will provide a general understanding of how mathematics forms the basis of structural mechanics. Emphasis is placed on a systematic, unifying and rigorous treatment. Acknowledgements The author feels indebted to the engineers Prof. D. Gross, Prof. G....

connective tissues are essential for the physical functioning of the animals's body. The condition of the various connective tissues is governed by biochemical factors, anabolism and catabolism, that are controlled by specific enzymes. Any change outside the normal range of metabolism, for instance induced by immunological reactions, may induce a pathological disturbance. The result can be acute or chronic inflammation, or loss of normal function, expressed in loosening, dilatation, breaking, wear, stiffness, shrinking, scars, stenosis, and cirrhosis or any other kind of fibrosis. A first...