Description
This is a highly readable book with excellent illustrations. It will be required reading for all those interested in the mechanical testing of mineralized tissues or in a biological understanding of bone adaptation to mechanical loading. The author's evaluations of the topics that form the leading edge of bone research are remarkably thoughtful, well reasoned, and nicely documented. -- Steve Cowin, City University of New York Written by a highly respected biologist, this work is unique in that it integrates a comprehensive treatment of skeletal biology at the tissue and organismal levels with principles of evolutionary biology, zoology, and animal locomotion. It is written in a uniquely interesting way that is understandable to both experts and relative novices in the field. -- David D. Burr, Indiana University School of Medicine
About the Author
John D. Currey is Emeritus Professor of Biology at the University of York. He is the author of "Animal Skeletons and The Mechanical Adaptations of Bones" (Princeton) and a coauthor of "Mechanical Design in Organisms" (Princeton).
Reviews
"Currey's book admirably accomplishes the goal of making the vast field of research into bone mechanics and adaptations accessible to serious investigators in other disciplines... It conveys the contagious enthusiasm of a mentor guiding his reader into the heart of his specialty."--Mary W. Marzke, American Journal of Human Biology "A remarkable summary of bone structure and mechanics, full of interesting insights and creative thoughts to spark dozens of dissertations. I am glad to have it on my shelf."--R. Bruce Martin, Journal of Biomechanics
Book Information
ISBN 9780691128047
Author John D. Currey
Format Paperback
Page Count 456
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publisher Princeton University Press
Weight(grams) 624g