Abstract
Dennis R. Carter and Gary S. Beaupre. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press; 2001. 330 pages. $80.00. This splendid book has been thoughtfully and eloquently written by two renowned bioengineers from California (Carter is from Stanford and Beaupre, from Palo Alto), who have collaborated for many years in their research. The essence of the book is “about how function determines form” in the skeletal system. The authors’ objective is to present a consistent approach for understanding the regulatory role of mechanical factors in the biology of skeletal development, growth, aging, functional adaption, and regeneration. They merit our congratulations because they achieve their goal in keeping with the wisdom of Solomon, who …
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