Mark Bould

Rhys Williams

This critical collection examines the way in which M. John Harrison has been at the forefront of British speculative fiction, from the New Wave to the New Weird and beyond, excoriating its lumpy prose, refusing its cheap consolations, and reinventing its most debased forms. Along with his depictions of a fallen world, of fragile humanity, entropic landscapes and self-harming trajectories, of transport cafes, moorland peaks and legendary cities, reinvented sword'n'sorcery, space opera and supernatural horror as profound meditations on desire and loss. Reviews An indispensable compendium of essays nearly as varied and compelling as its subject, the writer who (despite his most stringent objections to being valorized) remains one of contemporary literature's genuine legends, and for good reason. --Elizabeth Hand, author of Generation Loss and Curious Toys<br \><br \>Revered by such writers as Iain Banks, Neil Gaiman and China Miéville, M. John Harrison has long influenced the development of SF/F but been curiously overlooked in academic criticism. The first scholarly collection dedicated to his writings does a fantastic job of introducing readers to the compelling strangeness of his narrative worlds. From his early review essays for New Worlds in the late 1960s to his Viriconium series and more recent Empty Space trilogy, Harrison has delved into oneiric landscapes full of grotesque ambiguity and cracked perspectives. In examining the techniques of recursive intertextuality, ontological questioning and destabilisation of genre expectations, this collection suggest rich avenues of inquiry for future Harrisonian scholarship. --Caroline Edwards, Senior Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Literature, Birkbeck, University of London Finally! A comprehensive critical resource for this most singular of contemporary writers. Bould and Williams have assembled a formidable array of creative, fiercely intelligent, witty and original essays, including a contribution by the man himself. This collection stands as proper tribute to Harrison's exceptional work. All the reading lists, everywhere, now! --Graeme McDonald, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literary Studies, University of Warwick 'Provide a sense of linkage for unlinked things,' Harrison says in his opening gnomic notes here, 'Place things together so that they seem embarrassed'. Ornery, oblique and downright weird, Harrison's fiction is a taut snare. The excellence of this collection is its ability to make sense of the geometry of these traps. Authoritative editors bring together some of the best critics of science fiction, fantasy and horror to map the strange edgelands where Harrison's fictions brew. Essential reading. --Roger Luckhurst, Professor in Modern and Contemporary Literature, Birkbeck, University of London

Critical Essays

M. John Harrison

Paul Zimmet

Jean Marie Ekoé

Marian Rewers

The first edition of this book gained recognition as the definitive textbook of diabetes epidemiology. The second edition builds on this success, gathering recent information on international trends and data for diabetes mellitus. In particular, the book highlights the dramatic rise of Type 2 diabetes in children, adolescents and the elderly throughout the world. One new section features prevention and screening of both Type1 and Type 2 diabetes. Other new chapters cover the epidemiology of obesity and the impact of nutrition, and review available guidelines for better worldwide glycemic control. Future challenges, including the effects of antipsychotic treatment and HIV infection and therapy on diabetes, are also addressed. All chapters have been completely revised and updated, covering: definitions, classification and risk factors for diabetes new evidence for screening and prevention of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes epidemiology of complications and associated risk factors economic aspects: the direct and indirect costs of diabetes. The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus fills the need for a current compendium of diabetes epidemiology in the tradition of the first monumental text of the late Kelly West. It is essential reading for general practitioners, diabetologists, clinical endocrinologists, cardiologists, epidemiologists, nurses, dieticians, and other diabetes care providers, as well as health care decision makers.

The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus

William Herman

Ann Louise Kinmonth

Nick Wareham

Now in its second edition, The Evidence Base for Diabetes Care has been fully revised and updated to incorporate new evidence from clinical trials. The aim of the book remains the same – to provide treatment recommendations based on the latest research and ensure patients with diabetes receive the best possible care. Designed to be user-friendly, the evidence is displayed in clear tables with accompanying critiques including grading of evidence where appropriate. As well as summarizing the current evidence available for diabetes prevention and care, the contributors highlight areas where evidence is lacking and where studies are underway. This book is an invaluable source of evidence-based information distilled into guidance for clinical practice.

The Evidence Base for Diabetes Care

Rhys Williams

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