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This is a truly remarkable book which covers all the various theories of decompression and ascents for divers in a most readable and understanding manner. There is no other comprehensive book on decompression to my knowledge which is so easy to read and understand by the average recreational or technical diver. Peter B. Bennett, Ph.D., D.Sc. Executive Director, UHMS. Emeritus Professor of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center. Founder & 1st President, DAN This is the most comprehensive and well-written text I've seen that attempts to explain decompression theory to divers. Dr Richard Vann Assistant Research Professor in Anesthesiology, Safety Officer and Director of Applied Research at the Duke Hyperbaric Center, and Vice President for Research at DAN. This book is a "must read" for those who have ever wondered about decompression tables and how they are created. It is a straight forward book and devoid of technical jargon. It starts with the scientific giants who developed the physics of the gas laws and the physiology of diving and ends with M-values and tissue bubbles. For the curious diver - and all divers should be - it will be money well spent! Michael R. Powell, MS, PhD. NASA (retired), Medical Sciences Division, Johnson Space Center, Texas
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This is a brand new technical guide which provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underlying decompression theory. Mark Powell has written a book that for the first time allows the average diver to fully understand the principles behind this fascinating aspect of diving. This book bridges the gap between introductory books and source scientific information. What I wanted was an intermediate overview that went into more detail but wasn't written for academics or researchers. When I became a technical diving instructor I started teaching other people about decompression theory.I tried to give an overview of decompression theory at this intermediate level to give my students a better understanding of what was happening during decompression dives. This was always very popular amongst divers who, like me, had always wanted to understand more about the concepts and models underlying decompression theory. I was always being asked if I could recommend a good book which covered this area but as before, there was no such text available. Over time I started giving out notes for the decompression theory portion of my courses and these notes started building. Initially they were just a few pages but the notes became more and more comprehensive and started to cover more and more areas. Eventually they grew into this book. Winner Eurotek 2010 - Publication of Significance Award
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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i have read about half of this book and it is one of the few,,,if not the only such book that gives me the 'want' to read and learn more. it is presented in a gradual way. as the author rightly stated,,, all the info can be found here and there on other books and research but found this brings it together in an ''easier'' way. not too complicated.
it will not be suitable for people looking for the heavy detailed scientific studies etc but this book touches on all subjects with enough depth to understand the basics of deco. especially intended for the advanced and deep diver,,, who wants to 'understand' but not become expert on the subject.
it will not be suitable for people looking for the heavy detailed scientific studies etc but this book touches on all subjects with enough depth to understand the basics of deco. especially intended for the advanced and deep diver,,, who wants to 'understand' but not become expert on the subject.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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A well written text which goes beyond the usual simple explanations of decompression theory and practice while still being understandable.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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An exceptionally through and informative text written in language a non-Ph.d can understand, even enjoy reading. The author wrote it out of need for exactly such a text for his students and he has succeeded uncommonly well.
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Published 2 months ago by M. Saxby
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very interesting book easy to understand an enjoyable read the history element of the book absorbing also the development of the theory of decompression
Published 4 months ago by paul 18803
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Arrived promptly. fantastic well illustrated book. My son said it was very useful for his diving career and he found out useful information not necessarily taught on course
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just excellent
I believe this to be a great book that has explained to me in great detail but easy language a great deal about decompression, the theory behind it, and how to dive safely. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr Fife
Excellent book and background
Haven't finished it completely, but this is an excellent book for all the background information on compression theories and decompression theories for divers. Well written. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Arne Kuilman
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indeed this book does not need any review. From the first to the last page this book presents the most important aspects of the decompression theory and... Read more
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Published 8 months ago by A. Andreoli
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Very clear and easy to understand.
A difficult subject and complicated theory, but this book really helps you to understand this very important topic for scuba divers.
A difficult subject and complicated theory, but this book really helps you to understand this very important topic for scuba divers.
Published 17 months ago by Steve B
The best book a diver can buy
EVERY single piece of information you need to understand decompression theory. Detailing the discovery of Decompression Theory, covering the history and progression in field data,... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. R. S. J. Butler
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