The Bends, by J L Phillips

The Bends, compressed air in the history of science, diving and engineering
John L Phillips

“Not only a scholarly look at decompression sickness but also a delightful romp through the history of science. The book is a rich lode of scientific history”, Eric Kindwall, Medical College of Wisconsin.

Hardback with dust jacket. Excellent condition. Corners of some pages turned down as page markers.

256 pages
B&W illustrations and photographs
145 mm x 215 mm (5.75 in x 8.5 in)
1998, Yale University Press, New Haven and London