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Molecular Basis of Human Nutrition focuses mainly on human nutrition and emphasises its metabolic basis to reflect the increasing knowledge and research in these fields. It explains the biochemical functions of the essential nutrients and the physiological consequences of deficient and excessive intakes. These are described within the context of normal human diets and requirements for health. Although this book is about human nutrition, in some instances there are comparisons with and examples of other mammalian species to facilitate understanding of the principles being explained. Molecular Basis of Human Nutrition is the only book to cover this particular subject and will prove very popular with both students and lecturers alike.
... this book has a much greater value in approaching the
particularly difficult field of non-accidental head injuries (NAHI)
in children than many sophisticated articles in high-ranked medical
journals... This book will affect considerably the approach of the
reader to suspected NAHI cases. The book is well worth the couple
of hours needed to read it.' - Forensic Science, Medicine and
Pathology 'The book provides a logical and thorough overview of a
complex and often emotive subject from a professional and objective
stance without any obvious bias... In summary, this excellent book
provides an insight into the controversial area of non-accidental
head injury in babies and infants and will be of interest to
paediatricians, social workers, the legal profession and a small
number of paediatric nurses, some of whom may come into contact
with these families.' - British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
'For readers in a variety of disciplines, Cobley (Cardiff Law
School, Wales) and Sanders (Medical Sociology, U. of Manchester)
explore challenges of responding to head injury in small children
that are not due to accident. The research project underlying the
study investigated the quantity and quality of evidence recorded
when a subdural haemorrhage is detected, and evaluated the use made
of such evidence in making decisions that determine the social and
legal consequence for the victims and their families. The
methodology and raw results of the research are appended.' -
www.booknews.com This academic research volume explores
non-accidental head injury in babies and young children, covering
medical, social, and legal aspects of this phenomenon, as well as
the responsibilities of professionals, child protection agencies
and the media in this area. Non-accidental head injury is often
referred to as being synonymous with 'shaken baby syndrome' (SBS) -
a term which has attracted a great deal of controversy in recent
years due to both disagreement about its cause and the reliability
of eyewitness testimony. The authors investigate the existing
evidence surrounding SBS and its recognition and construction,
including medical versus social explanations and the difficulties
involved in proving abuse. The reliability of eyewitness and expert
testimony are discussed in the context of the concept of proof, as
is the social backlash against high profile media cases such as
those of Sally Clarke, Trupti Patel and Angela Cannings. The
authors argue for an examination of non-accidental head injury
rather than SBS, as this term encompasses other forms of abuse as
well as shaking, and caution against a blind acceptance of medical
testimony, arguing that this may impede child protection agencies'
ability to assess cases objectively and accurately. They also
consider the effectiveness of prevention strategies in reducing the
incidence of child abuse cases. This insightful book is essential
reading for social workers, lawyers, health professionals, and
those working with child protection agencies.
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