1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910458964003321

Autore

Conkling John A. <1943->

Titolo

Chemistry of pyrotechnics : basic principles and theory / / John A. Conkling & Chris Mocella

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton, Fla. : , : CRC Press, , 2011

ISBN

0-429-19605-9

1-4200-1809-4

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (234 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MocellaChris

Disciplina

662/.1

Soggetti

Fireworks

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Contents; Preface to the Second Edition-2010; Preface to the First Edition-1985; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Basic Chemical Principles; Chapter 3: Components of High-Energy Mixtures; Chapter 4: Pyrotechnic Principles; Chapter 5: Ignition and Propagation; Chapter 6: Sensitivity; Chapter 7: Heat Compositions : Ignition Mixes, Delays, Thermites, and Propellants; Chapter 8: Color and Light Production; Chapter 9: Smoke and Sound; Appendix A: Obtaining Pyrotechnic Literature; Appendix B: Mixing Test Quantities of Pyrotechnic Compositions; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

Chemistry of Pyrotechnics: Second Edition is simply the most definitive reference in this field. Author J.A. Conkling covers the requisite background in chemistry, thermodynamics, and light emission; introduces oxidizing agents, fuels, binders, and retardants; and then explores virtually every aspect of formulating pyrotechnics. Topics include the requirements for and preparation of high-energy mixtures, ignition and propagation, heat and delay compositions, and color and light production, including sparks, flitter, and glitter--



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910777954703321

Autore

Kunitz Stephen J

Titolo

Disease change and the role of medicine : the Navajo experience / / Stephen J. Kunitz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berkeley, : University of California Press, c1983

ISBN

1-282-35559-7

0-520-90964-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (238 pages)

Collana

Comparative studies of health systems and medical care

Disciplina

362.1/08997

Soggetti

Navajo Indians - Diseases

Navajo Indians - Mortality

Navajo Indians - Medical care

Navajo Indians - Medicine

Indians of North America - Diseases - Southwest, New

Indians of North America - Mortality - Southwest, New

Indians of North America - Medical care - Southwest, New

Indians of North America - Medicine - Southwest, New

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First paperback printing 1989.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-219) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Mortality, Fertility and Social Organization -- 2. Economic and Demographic Change on the Navajo Reservation -- 3. Disease Patterns on the Navajo Reservation -- 4. Traditional Navajo Health Beliefs and Practices (by Jerrold E. Levy) -- 5. Health Care Utilization (with Helena Temkin-Greener) -- 6. Changing Mortality and the Role of Medicine -- Appendix I: Data and Methods -- APPENDIX II -- Notes -- References -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

Stephen Kunitz's work raises crucial issues for public policy in the medical field, and will be valuable for social scientists, physicians, and health professionals concerned with the social context of public health and other medical facilities.