New edition in today

Qualitative Research Practice 2nd edition

Published in 2014 this fully revised second edition of 'Qualitative Research Practice' edited by Ritchie et al provides a practical account of how to carry out research, a new chapter on ethics, a new chapter on observational research, updated advice on using software when analysing data and new case studies to illustrate issues you may encounter.

We have eight copies in the library which can be found at shelfmark ZV.AT.56.2 and on the new books display.

 



New in today! Latest edition 'Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine'

We have 15 brand new copies of this 2014 (4th) edition, shelf mark UB.152.4.

'The authoritative guide to all essential information, from common problems to rare diseases.
A lifeline for all healthcare professionals working with tropical diseases or in low-resource/tropical settings.
Practical evidence-based advice on diagnosis, clinical features, and management,
Brand new chapters on humanitarian crises, obstetric emergencies, nosocomial infections, and antibiotic resistance.'

New Books

A couple of new titles just added to our library catalogue ideal for those studying humanitarian studies, humanitarian assistance and public health management as well those with an interest in disaster planning, risk reduction and urban planning.

Shelfmark SQC.112

Cities, Disaster Risk and Adaptation by Christine Wamsler

Routledge, 2014

 

This book explores ways in which resilient cities can be 'built' and sustainable urban transformations achieved. The author takes a holistic approach and integrates perspectives and practice from risk reduction and climate change adaption based on a specific urban viewpoint. Each chapter contains learning objectives, end of chapter questions and suggested further reading and web resources.

Shelfmark SQC.111
 

Disaster Risk Reduction: Cases from Urban Africa

edited by Mark Pelling and Ben Wisner

Earthscan, 2009

 

Part one of this book reviews development, urbanization and disaster risk in Africa as a whole. Part two presents detailed case studies from Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa illustrating vulnerability to earthquake, fire, environment health hazards and flooding.

New in today 3 copies 'Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Care' (WHO)...

Shelfmark UWE.118

 



Shelfmark EB.153.3

New books in DML today

(shelfmark BEX.141. This is also available as a free download from UNICEF site
at http://www.unicef.org/publications/index_68661.html)



(shelfmark CBU.65)



(shelfmark SOB.29)

Just in...

New third edition of 'Management of Severe Malaria: A Practical Handbook' published by the World Health Organization available now in the library.

 

Find it at shelf mark STM LF.121.3 and in the new books display

Shelf mark STM LF.121.3

Brand new book stock in DML today- call in and have a browse..

shelfmark: QD.7.4

shelfmark: SO.97.3

shelfmark: UTT.86

shelfmark: SHZ.4

Here's some more new books! (because we're good like that! :-) )

class no: SO.80.2

class no: ZV.106



class no: ZV.125

Special Offer on stationery

Get ready for the new academic year and take advantage of this great special offer from the library. Save 45p when you buy these stationery items together.

New Books

We are getting lots of new books in ready for the new academic year. Below are a few of the latest additions to the catalogue.

The Golden Fleece: Manipulation and Independence in Humanitarian Action edited by A. Donini (2012)
Catalogue Reference SQC.107

Migration and the Globalisation of Health Care: The Health Worker Exodus? by J.Connell (2010)
Catalogue Reference SYM.1

Religion & Aids in Africa by J. Trinitapoli and A. Weinreb (2012)
Catalogue Reference KXC.207

Handbook of Resilience in Children of War edited by C. Fernando and M. Ferrari (2013)
Catalogue Reference SQJD.49

Spending Wisely: Buying Health Service for the Poor edited by A.Preker and J. Langenbrunner (2005)
Catalogue Reference SOF.49

Traditional Medicine edited by S. Kayne (2010)
Catalogue Reference ZQM.34

New book in DML today

shelved at SQC.108

 

We've bought 4 copies of this text, and displayed one copy on the new books display shelves, and the other three in the SQC section (SQC.108).

 

This book is on the TROP806 reading list- 'Political Economy of Humanitarian Emergencies'

New books

More new books.... these books and more can be found in the new books display in the library.


catalogue reference ZVP.W.118




catalogue reference DY.L.8




catalogue reference SQC.42.2



New in DML today, you can find them on our New Books display.

ZVS.9








EB.AT.2.6



 







SQC.105



SQC.106

Free books today for DML library users









New Book

Just arrived today....

Fundamentals of Biostatistics by Bernard Rosner

"This book is ideal for graduates in medicine or other health-related areas. It requires no previous background in statistics, and its mathematical level assumes only a knowledge of algebra''





Available in the Donald Mason Library. Catalogue reference EH.166.7

  

New books display





Nestling amongst the KXC (AIDS/HIV) and the L (Parasitology) sections, we've set up a new display for new books we buy, come and have a look.





Summer Vacation Opening Hours

It's Summer!

From Monday 24th June 2013 the library will be open:

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

(Our normal opening hours resume on Monday 9th September 2013: Mon-Thu 9-7, Fri 9-5)

A few of our books by LSTM Staff, past and present.

The Biology of Blood-Sucking in Insects/ Michael Lehane

          

Atlas of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology/ Wallace Peter & Geoffrey Pasvol/

                                                       

Short Textbook of Public Health Medicine for the Tropics/ Adetokunbo O. Lucas & Herbert M.Gillies



Essential Malariology/ David A.Warrell & Herbert M.Gillies



Medical Entomology for Students/ Mike Service



#quirkybooktitles (an occasional series)



A recent purchase of ours at DML...



Free books anyone? We display old editions of LSTM books we've withdrawn from stock, please help yourselves :)