Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine

by Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman (Editor), Frederick J. Schoen (Editor)

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 29,000 copies sold, this is the most comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of all classes of "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, and new clinical applications, with new teaching and learning material throughout, case studies and a downloadable image bank

Genres: Textbooks, Engineering, Science, Reference, Nonfiction

1056 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1996

About the author

Buddy Ratner is an American professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering. He is the director of the Research Center for Biomaterials at the University of Washington (University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials, UWEB), and ranks among the leading contemporary researchers in the field of biomaterial sciences. He is also the faculty member for the Program for Technology Commercialization at the University of Washington.

Reviews

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad textbook. It covered a lot of interesting topics. However, it is very, VERY, VERY dry. Read it in small bursts.