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Medicine and Health

Angels of Death: Exploring the Euthanasia Underground [PB] Available
Roger S. Magnusson
Angels of Death provides a window into the 'euthanasia underground'--a secret part of medicine and nursing that few professionals will publicly acknowledge.

Benelong's Haven: Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Abuse within an Aboriginal Australian Residential Treatment Centre, Academic Monograph [POD] Available
Richard Chenhall
Benelong's Haven was the first residential alcohol and drug treatment program controlled and operated by an Aboriginal Australian.
Academic Monograph

Benelong's Haven: Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Abuse within an Aboriginal Australian Residential Treatment Centre, Academic Monograph [e-book] Available
Richard Chenhall
Benelong's Haven was the first residential alcohol and drug treatment program controlled and operated by an Aboriginal Australian.
Academic Monograph

Confronting Cruelty: Historical Perspectives on Child Protection in Australia [PB] Available
Dorothy Scott and Shurlee Swain
Confronting Cruelty investigates the history of the detection and treatment of child abuse in Australia.

The Cultivation of Whiteness: Science, Health and Racial Destiny in Australia [PB] Available
Warwick Anderson
Awards: Winner of the Australian Historical Association W.K. Hancock Prize 2004
This is the first comprehensive history of Australian medical and scientific ideas about race and place.

Doing Anger Differently: Helping Adolescent Boys [PB] Available
Michael Currie
Easy-to-follow, step-by-step principles designed to help parents, carers and teachers understand teenage male anger and aggression.

The Doing Anger Differently Manual: A School Group Program for Talking About Aggression, Academic Monograph [POD] Available
Michael Currie
Presents complex theoretical issues from existing adolescent aggression treatment literature in a set of clear and practical principles, illustrated with case studies.
Academic Monograph

Experiments in Love and Death: Medicine, Postmodernism, Microethics and the Body, Academic Monograph [POD] Available
Paul Komesaroff
A fresh and evocative look at the changing world of ethics as it applies to health and illness.
Academic Monograph

Experiments in Love and Death: Medicine, Postmodernism, Microethics and the Body, Academic Monograph [e-book] Available
Paul Komesaroff
A fresh and evocative look at the changing world of ethics as it applies to health and illness.
Academic Monograph

Fever Hospital: A History of Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital [HB] Available
W. K. Anderson
Fever Hospital is a valuable social and institutional history.

Human Remains: Episodes in Human Dissection [PB C-format] Available
Helen MacDonald
Awards: Winner: Victorian Premier's Literary Award for a First Book of History, 2006
Shortlisted for the 2006 Ernest Scott prize: The prize, which is awarded annually, is for a 'distinguished contribution to the history of Australia or New Zealand'.
Human Remains is a history of human dissection by the medical profession in the nineteenth century.

Invisible Invaders: Smallpox and Other Diseases in Aboriginal Australia 1780-1880 [e-book] Available
Judy Campbell
In Invisible Invaders, Judy Campbell argues that epidemics of smallpox among Australian Aboriginals preceded European settlement.

The LAP BAND Solution: A Partnership for Weight Loss [PB] Available
Paul O'Brien
Obesity has become a major problem in our society and is the major health challenge of the 21st century. The Lap-Band Solution: A partnership for weight loss is an information book for those interested in this procedure.

Living Anatomy: Structure as the Mirror of Function [HB] Refer MUP
Robert Marshall
Living Anatomy is a sound introduction to the subject of human anatomy.

The Morbid Anatomy of the Human Body: Limited facsimile edition of William Clift's copy of Baillie's Morbid Anatomy with accompanying notes by Harold Attwood [HB] Available
Matthew Baillie
Matthew Baillie's pioneer work that established anatomical pathology as an independent science is now available in this magnificent, deluxe facsimile edition.

My Kid Is Back: Empowering Parents to Beat Anorexia Nervosa [PB] Available
June Alexander with Professor Daniel Le Grange
This practical guide provides a fuller understanding of anorexia nervosa and information about where to go for help.

Reshaping Life: Key Issues in Genetic Engineering, Third edition [PB] Available
G. J. V. Nossal and Ross L. Coppel
How far should scientists go in exploring the secrets of life? The questions are complex and increasingly urgent. This thoroughly updated new edition is essential reading.

Screening for Good Health: The Australian Guide to Health Screening and Immunisation [PB] Available
Mr Martin Bray, Dr Nicola Spurrier and Dr Kerry Kirke
Screening for Good Health is the one reference book that might just save your life.

Sex and Suffering: Women's Health and a Women's Hospital, Paperback Edition [PB] Available
Janet McCalman
Awards: Victorian Community and Local History Awards, Best Publication 1999
Shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year Award, Non-Fiction 1999
Shortlisted for NSW Premier's History Awards, Community and Regional History Prize 1999
A vivid social history of health and disease, medicine and nursing, and the intimate lives of ordinary women.

The Sex Diaries: Why Women Go Off Sex and Other Bedroom Battles [PB] Available
Bettina Arndt
With her characteristic humour and insight, Bettina Arndt proposes a new approach to how couples can enjoy regular sex--and sustain loving relationships.

Transitions: 150 Years of the Royal Women's Hospital [PB] Available
Peter Garnick (photographer)
A collection of photographs of the Royal Women's Hospital that chronicles the old hospital, the construction of the new hospital, and the move in 2008 to the hospital's new site.

Understanding Troubled Minds: A Guide to Mental Illness and its Treatment [PB] Reissued
Sidney Bloch and Bruce S. Singh
A sympathetic guide to mental illness and its treatment for sufferers and their families.

VACIS Clinical Dataset, First edition [e-book] Available
Ambulance Victoria
VACIS - a sophisticated Ambulance clinical data collection and information system, for Paramedics to record patient's information electronically.

What's the Alternative?: Orthodox and complementary remedies for common complaints [PB] Available
Malcolm Clark and Terry Robson
General practitioner Dr Malcolm Clark and naturopath Terry Robson provide both conventional and alternative remedies for a host of common health complaints.

What's Wrong with Addiction? [PB] Available
Helen Keane
What's Wrong with Addiction? shows that most of our ideas about addiction take certain ideals of health and normality for granted.

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Malcolm Fraser on 'The Conversation Hour'
02/03/2010

Listen to Malcolm Fraser discuss his memoirs with John Faine and George Megalogenis on ABC Radio 774's The Conversation Hour, March 2.
Jake Smith on 'The Book Show'
24/02/2010

Listen to Jake Smith discuss Eating with Emperors on Radio National's The Book Show, February 5.
Malcolm Fraser on 'The 7.30 Report': part two
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Watch the second part of Malcolm Fraser's interview on The 7.30 Report here.
Malcolm Fraser on 'The 7.30 Report'
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Watch Malcolm Fraser discuss his political memoirs with Kerry O'Brien on ABC TV's The 7.30 Report, February 22.
Danielle Clode on Radio National
02/02/2010

Listen to Danielle Clode discuss her new book A Future in Flames on ABC Radio National's Life Matters, February 1.
Peter Sutton wins Manning Clark Award
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MUP congratulates Peter Sutton on winning the 2009 Manning Clark House National Cultural Award for his magnificent bookThe Politics of Suffering.
The Ashes on Financial Times book of the year list
01/12/2009

The Ashes 2009 by Gideon Haigh has been named one of the best books of the year by the Financial Times (UK). Haigh's account of the 2009 cricket series is described as a 'sparkling aide-memoire ... Outstanding.'
Rocky and Gawenda podcast
24/11/2009

Listen to Michael Gawenda and Helen Garner discussing Michael's book, Rocky and Gawenda - Thursday 29 October, 6:30 pm, Readings Carlton.
Jake Smith on 'The Conversation Hour'
13/11/2009

Listen to Jake Smith discuss his new book Eating with Emperors on Radio National's The Conversation Hour, 7 October.
Jonathan Biggins on 'Life Matters'
13/11/2009

Listen to Jonathan Biggins discuss his new book The 700 Habits of Highly Ineffective Parents on Radio National's Life Matters, 2 November.
PM's Literary Award win for 'Drawing the Global Colour Line'
05/11/2009

MUP would like to congratulate Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds, whose remarkable book Drawing the Global Colour Line was named joint winner of the Non-fiction award at the 2009 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Read more here.
Anne Manne on Radio National 'Saturday Extra'
04/11/2009

Listen to Anne Manne discuss her new book So This Is Life with Geraldine Doogue on Radio National's Saturday Extra, October 31.
Bettina Arndt, Tony Abbott and Jonathan Biggins on 'Q and A'
30/10/2009

Watch MUP authors Bettina Arndt, Tony Abbott and Jonathan Biggins on ABC TV's Q and A, 29 October.
Louise Adler on 'Q and A'
27/10/2009

Watch MUP CEO and Publisher-in-Chief Louise Adler on ABC TV's Q and A, 22 October.
PM launches 'The Great Crash of 2008'
26/10/2009

The Great Crash of 2008 by Ross Garnaut with David Llewellyn-Smith was launched by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Canberra on Thursday 22 October. Click here to read the Prime Minister's launch speech. Click here to see a photo from the launch.
Jenny Hocking and Sally Neighbour make Walkley long-list
20/10/2009

MUP would like to congratulate Jenny Hocking and Sally Neighbour on making the 2009 Walkley Non-Fiction Book Long-list. Jenny Hocking's magnificent biography Gough Whitlam: A Moment in History is the first definitive account of the life and career of the former Labor Prime Minister. Sally Neighbour's The Mother of Mohammed tells the story of an Australian woman's extraordinary journey into jihad. The short-list will be announced on November 9.
Michael Gawenda on '9am with David and Kim'
15/10/2009

Watch Michael Gawenda discuss his new book Rocky and Gawenda on 9am with David and Kim, 12 October.
Stephen Lacey on '9am with David and Kim'
13/10/2009

Watch Stephen Lacey discuss his new book Henry Loves Jazz on Channel Ten's 9am with David and Kim, 12 October.
Ross Garnaut on 'The 7.30 Report'
13/10/2009

Watch Ross Garnaut discuss his new book The Great Crash of 2008 on ABC TV's The 7.30 Report, 12 October.
Michael Gawenda on 'Life Matters'
12/10/2009

Listen to Michael Gawenda discuss his new book Rocky and Gawenda on Radio National's Life Matters, 5 October.
'I, Mick Gatto' launched at Grossi Florentino
07/10/2009

I, Mick Gatto was launched at Grossi Florentino restaurant yesterday to a packed house of friends, family, celebrities and media.

Click here to view the photo gallery.

Read and watch coverage of the launch in the Age and Herald Sun here.
Mick Gatto on 'Today Tonight'
07/10/2009

Watch Today Tonight's exclusive two-part interview with Mick Gatto to mark the launch of his autobiography, I, Mick Gatto.

Watch the TV commercial for the book on YouTube.
Antony Loewenstein on Radio National 'Saturday Extra'
22/09/2009

Listen to Antony Loewenstein discuss his book My Israel Question with Geraldine Doogue on Radio National Saturday Extra, September 12.
Meanjin congratulates Kristel Thornell
21/09/2009

Meanjin would like to congratulate contributor Kristel Thornell who, along with Lisa Lang, was on Friday announced the winner of the 2009 Australian/Vogel Literary Award. Click here for details.
Harold Mitchell on The Conversation Hour
11/09/2009

Listen to Harold Mitchell discuss his autobiography Living Large on ABC radio's The Conversation Hour, September 9.
Richard Allen and Kimbal Baker on Bush Telegraph
11/09/2009

Listen to Richard Allen and Kimbal Baker discuss their new book Australia's Remarkable Trees on ABC radio's Bush Telegraph, September 9.
PM launches Paul Kelly's The March of Patriots
09/09/2009

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched Paul Kelly's new book The March of Patriots at Parliament House on Monday, 7 September. Click here to see the Australian's extensive online coverage.
Paul Kelly on The 7.30 Report
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Watch Paul Kelly discuss his new book The March of Patriots on ABC TV's The 7.30 Report, 7 September.
PM Kevin Rudd launches The March of Patriots
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On Monday, 7 September, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched The March of Patriots by Paul Kelly at Parliament House, Canberra. Download the podcast to listen to the speeches by Alan Kohler, Kevin Rudd, Louise Adler and Paul Kelly.