The third edition of an internationally renowned, award-winning reference, this book features a detailed yet succinct basic science section to support understanding of the physiological and pathophysi
This book reviews the science, clinical management, and medical implications of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a condition with serious consequences that is on the increase in all developed soci
Despite over 200 million adherents, Eastern Orthodox Christianity attracts little scholarly attention. While more-covered religions emerge as powerful transnational forces, Eastern Orthodoxy appears d
"With approximately 200 to 300 million adherents worldwide, Orthodox Christianity is among the largest branches of Christianity, yet it remains relatively understudied. This book examines the rich and
One of the predominantly Orthodox countries that has never experienced communism is Greece, a country uniquely situated to offer insights about contemporary trends and developments in Orthodox Christi
Although Eastern Orthodoxy has more than 200 million adherents and is a vital resource in tracking the intrusion of modernity and the trend toward trans-nationalism, few Western scholars have the expe
