The Biomedical Engineering Handbook - Volume 1 & 2

by Joseph D. Bronzino

This is the first handbook ever written for the field, containing comprehensive information on every aspect of biomedical engineering. It includes a complete review of the major physiological systems and presents knowledge and accepted practices involving bioelectric phenomena, biomechanics, biomaterials, biosensors, biomedical signal analysis, imaging, medical instruments and devices, biological effects of nonionizing electromagnetic fields, biotechnology, tissue engineering, prostheses and artificial organs, rehabilitation engineering, human performance engineering, physiological modeling, clinical engineering, medical informatics, and artificial intelligence.

Genres: Engineering, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published June 7, 1995

About the author

Joseph D. Bronzino is an author and research scientist whose scholarly interests revolve around the interdisciplinary field of Biomedical Engineering. Although trained as an Engineer, Dr. Bronzino’s research activities have focused on how the brain works. Having written a number of texts on the various fields that constitute the discipline of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Bronzino previously tought university courses discussing the evolution of medical technology, the economic impact of these applications and the moral dilemmas they pose for our society.

Reviews

[Layta Dinira · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a 'must have book' for those who study in biomedical engineering field.

[Sifis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent reference