R.S. Sharma – författare

This volume explores the key aspects of early Indian history-political ideas and institutions; economic patterns and developments; and social orders and practices. Covering a long span-from the Vedic period to twelfth century AD-it explores the linkages between social formations and modes of production. It also examines the transition from ancient to medieval, underlining the accompanying socio-economic changes and the characteristic of the early medieval period. The book provides an incisive account of ancient social formations underscoring themes like oriental despotism, position of the sudras, feudalism, urban decay, and the sati. Using a rich array of literary and archaeological source material as well as linguistic and tribal studies, this book will be useful for undergraduate students and teachers of ancient Indian history.

Clinical Methods in Cardiology is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis of a range of heart conditions.This book is divided into 12 chapters, starting with general methods in history taking and physical examination, followed by specific conditions including congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, infective endocarditis, pericarditis and pulmonary heart diseases.Other important heart conditions are discussed including cardiac tumours, hypotension, neurocirculatory asthenia, abnormal position of the heart, heart disease in pregnancy and thyrotoxic heart disease.Clinical findings, symptoms and differential diagnosis are considered for each condition, providing a coherent and informative format, complemented by full colour images and illustrations throughout.The final chapter provides answers to a number of FAQs concerning bedside clinical examination and viva voce exams, making Clinical Methods in Cardiology ideal for postgraduates and cardiology residents.Key Points Guide to history taking, physical examination and diagnosis for a variety of heart conditionsIncludes answers to frequently asked questions concerning bedside clinical examination and viva voce examsIncludes 45 full colour images plus illustrations and tables