Bibliograph

Breathing, an inspired history, Edgar Williams

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Breathing, an inspired history, Edgar Williams

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (253-266) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Breathing

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1252920771

Responsibility statement

Edgar Williams

Sub title

an inspired history

Summary

"Our knowledge of breathing has shaped our social history, and philosophical beliefs since prehistory. Breathing occupied a spiritual status to the Ancients, while today it is central to the practice of many forms of meditation, like Yoga. Over time physicians ,scientists and engineers have pieced together the intricate biological mechanisms of breathing to devise ever more sophisticated devices to support and maintain breathing indefinitely, from Iron lungs to the modern ventilator. Breathing extra oxygen has allowed us to conquer Everest, travel to the Moon, and dive to greatest ocean depths. We all seek fresh air and expect clean air to breathe, but with air pollution increasing this expectation is no longer being met. Today, airborne ailments like COVID-19 are causing disasters on a global scale. This is the story of breathing; a tale relevant to everyone."--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

The breath of life -- Early beliefs -- Industry and revolution -- Miasma and bad air -- Laboured breathing -- Breathing high and low -- Breathing fast and slow: breathe in, breathe out -- Inspired breathing -- Last gasp

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