Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine

by Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen, Jack E. Lemons, Fredenck J. Scheon

Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0123746264

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The application of materials to problems in biology and medicine involves a complexity of medical needs, basic research, advanced technological development, ethical considerations, industrial involvement, and federal regulation. In this presentation, which aims for a balanced introduction to the field, chapters on properties of materials and classes of materials used in medicine are followed by discussion of concepts of biology, biochemistry, and medicine, and practical aspects host reactions to biomaterials and their evaluation, degradation of materials in the biological environment, artificial organs, implants and devices, and new products and standards.

Book Description

The revised edition of this renowned and bestselling title is the most comprehensive single text on all aspects of biomaterials science. It provides a balanced, insightful approach to both the learning of the science and technology of biomaterials and acts as the key reference for practitioners who are involved in the applications of materials in medicine.

• Over 30,000 copies sold, this is the most comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials: 'the only such text that currently covers this area comprehensively' - Materials Today
• Edited by four of the best-known figures in the biomaterials field today; fully endorsed and supported by the Society for Biomaterials
• Fully revised and expanded, key new topics include of tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, nano-biomaterials, and new clinical applications, with new teaching and learning material throughout, end of chapter exercises, assignments and case studies; and a downloadable PowerPoint image bank. The new edition is printed in full color throughout, with new high-quality artwork and photographic material

This book introduces a subject that has profound impact on human health and considerable economic importance. The issues addressed include the biology, medical applications, markets, regulation, and ethical issues involved in biomaterials science. This spectrum of issues reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field.

Customer Reviews

...I was not impressed with the content of this book because of mistakes made in the data it reported ie. that polymers can't form crystalline structures. I also found that the equations presented in the text did not have detailed information and at times the explaination of how to use the equations were slight.

I was also disappointed in the fact that I had to buy a xerox copy from the book store on campus (my financal aid would not pay for a book purchased anywhere else) because the publisher stopped print production before the class started which left myself and several other students "hanging" with only the option of purchasing a cheap copy for nearly the price of the original. Now I am left with an expensive book that I can't even you as reference material for future courses nor can I sell it because it is a copy and lastly because it is no longer in print.

This is a well written book with something for just about everyone. There are parts geared directly to engineers, but issues like foreign body response are dealt with rigorously enough for the best bio geek. All classes of implantable devices are covered with a healthy dose of history to boot!

It was a dry read, but it was chock full of information on biomaterials. It made me proud to be a biomedical engineering student.