“…Bill Eschenbacher presents an approach to the patient with respiratory symptoms with detailed discussions of pulmonary function testing and how airflow limitation/obstruction is identified by spirometry and the use of lung imaging to identify individuals with COPD. Michael Borchers and Gregory Motz summarize current evidence implicating genetics, proteolytic imbalance, oxidative stress, inflammation, occupational and environmental exposures, and innate and adaptive immune function in the pathogenesis of COPD and the implication of these findings to future treatments. …”

“…It also covers the work of less well-known family members such as the poet and biographer George Cavendish and the composer Michael Cavendish. This volume combines path-breaking scholarship with discussion of existing research, making it an invaluable resource for all those interested in this fascinating and diverse group of men and women."…”

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“…The new edition of this important book brings the picture completely up to date and now includes discussion on: the controversy over fox hunting, the Gambling Act and 24-hour drinking laws; 11th September 2001, the Iraq war and after; the election of Ian Duncan Smith and Michael Howard as leaders of the Conservative party; immigration, asylum and identity; the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles; the 2005 election and Blair's standing as prime minister; and the importance of China on the British stage. …”
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