1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910785233603321

Autore

Hecimovich Gregg A.

Titolo

Austen's Emma / Gregg A. Hecimovich

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; New York, : Continuum, 2008

ISBN

1-4411-0927-7

1-4742-1125-9

1-282-87404-7

9786612874048

1-4411-3493-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (126 p.)

Collana

Continuum reader's guides

Disciplina

823/.7

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-114) and index

Nota di contenuto

1. Contexts -- 2. Language, Style and Form -- 3. Reading Emma -- 4. Critical Reception and Publishing History -- 5. Adaptation, interpretation and influence -- 6. Guide to Further Reading -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

"Emma is one of Jane Austen's most popular novels, in large part due to the impact of Emma Woodhouse, the "handsome, clever and rich" heroine. This lively, informed and insightful guide to Emma explores the style, structure, themes, critical reputation and literary influence of Jane Austen's classic novel and also discusses its film and TV versions. It includes points for discussion, suggestions for further study and an annotated guide to relevant reading. This introduction to the text is the ideal companion to study, offering guidance on the literary and historical context, reading the text, the critical reception and publishing history, adaptation and interpretation and a guide to further reading."--Bloomsbury Publishing

Emma is one of Jane Austen's most popular novels, in large part due to the impact of Emma Woodhouse, the "handsome, clever and rich" heroine. This lively, informed and insightful guide to Emma explores the style, structure, themes, critical reputation and literary influence of Jane Austen's classic novel and also discusses its film and TV versions. It includes points for discussion, suggestions for further study and an



annotated guide to relevant reading. This introduction to the text is the ideal companion to study, offering guidance on the literary and historical context, reading the text, the critical reception and publishing history, adaptation and interpretation and a guide to further reading.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911020230303321

Titolo

The cervix / / edited by Joseph A. Jordan, Albert Singer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, MA, : Blackwell, c2006

ISBN

9786612118210

9781282118218

1282118218

9780470762608

0470762608

9781444312744

144431274X

9781444312751

1444312758

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (680 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

JordanJoseph A

SingerAlbert

Disciplina

618.1/4

618.14

Soggetti

Cervix uteri

Cervix uteri - Diseases

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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contributors; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; PART 1 Basic structure and function of the cervix; CHAPTER 1 Morphogenesis and differentiation of the cervicovaginal epithelium; CHAPTER 2 The functional anatomy of the cervix, the cervical epithelium and the stroma; CHAPTER 3 The vascular, neural and



lymphatic anatomy of the cervix; CHAPTER 4 Immunochemistry and immunology of the cervix; PART 2 Physiological and drug-induced alterations within the cervical epithelium; CHAPTER 5 Morphology of the fetal and prepubertal cervicovaginal epithelium

CHAPTER 6 The cervical epithelium during puberty and adolescenceCHAPTER 7 The cervical epithelium and subepithelium during pregnancy and the puerperium; CHAPTER 8 Decidual ectopy of the uterine cervix; CHAPTER 9 The effects of oral contraceptive steroids, menopause and hormone replacement therapy on the cervical epithelium; CHAPTER 10 Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and the cervicovaginal epithelium; PART 3 The cervix and fertility and infertility; CHAPTER 11 The structure, chemistry and physics of human cervical mucus

CHAPTER 12 Sperm transport in the human and mammalian cervix and genital tract: its relation to fertilityPART 4 The cervix in pregnancy and labour; CHAPTER 13 Mechanics, biochemistry and pharmacology of the cervix and labour; CHAPTER 14 The incompetent cervix; PART 5 Cervical infections; CHAPTER 15 Pathology of inflammatory diseases of the cervix; CHAPTER 16 Common non-viral infections of the cervix: clinical features and management; CHAPTER 17 Common viral infections of the cervix (excluding human papillomavirus): clinical features and management

PART 6A Cervical neoplasia: natural history and pathologyCHAPTER 18 Epidemiology and the role of human papillomaviruses; CHAPTER 19 Molecular basis of cervical neoplasia; CHAPTER 20 Angiogenesis in cervical neoplasia; CHAPTER 21 Pathology of neoplastic squamous lesions; CHAPTER 22 The pathology of glandular cervical lesions; PART 6B Cervical neoplasia: screening; CHAPTER 23 Emotional aspects of cervical neoplasia screening and management; CHAPTER 24 Cytology of normal and neoplastic cervical epithelium; CHAPTER 25 Cytological screening for cervical neoplasia

CHAPTER 26 Screening for cervical cancer using HPV testsCHAPTER 27 Real-time devices for the screening and diagnosis of cervical neoplasia; CHAPTER 28A Tumour markers in cervical cancer b I; CHAPTER 28B Tumour markers in cervical cancer b II; CHAPTER 29A Screening for cervical cancer in developing countries; CHAPTER 29B Visual screening for cervical neoplasia in developing countries; PART 6C Cervical neoplasia: management of premalignant and malignant disease; CHAPTER 30 Colposcopy; CHAPTER 31 The management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (squamous)

CHAPTER 32 The management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (glandular)

Sommario/riassunto

At over 600 pages, with more than 400 illustrations and photographs this text spans everything from embryology to the emotional trauma women undergo when their cervix is removed at hysterectomy. This is also the most up-to-date text in the field - The editors have referenced work to 2006(and will continue to until the text goes to press), whilst still including all the classic research material and images where appropriate.  Essential for gynecologists, oncologists, basic scientists especially those involved in HPV (viral)research, GPs, nurses, colposcopy prctitioners, and sexual t