Presents 13 interviews with some of the most influential intellectuals working on the objects, subjects, media & environments of visual culture. Exploring historical & theoretical questions of vision, the visual & visuality, this collection offers insights of these thinkers, as they have contributed to Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences. ...

A study of the place of visuality & literacy in specific nations around the world, &

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Eye care professionals have the responsibility of providing primary & specialized eye & vision care to a wide variety of individuals. One patient population that has in some ways been greatly ignored by many eye care practitioners are those with special needs. Approx. 1 of every 110 children born in the United States will develop an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Down syndrome effects 1 of every 1000 children born to mothers 30 years of age or older. Individuals with Fragile X syndrome are frequently encountered as well. Learning disabilities are currently estimated to be noted in 4.6 million children while 17 of individuals ...

The distinctive feature of this publication on eye diseases is that it is structured around case histories with a colour illustration which the reader is asked to interpret & diagnose. The case studies have a mixture of simple & complex ophthalmic cases with therapeutic options. ...

Rheumatology is concerned with the study of diseases which affect the locomotor system. These include: arthritis, soft tissue bone disease & conditions of soft tissue & bone. All of these may be a consequence of degenerative or inflammatory disease. This book covers important & common rheumatological conditions. ...