Going Higher: Oxygen, Man, and Mountains

Stated Fourth Edition of a work first published in 1980 as 'Going Higher: The Story of Man and Altitude'. The author examines the effects of oxygen deprivation at high altitudes, and ways climbers can adapt. With a history of the study of man and high altitude. Includes numerous b&w photos & illustrations; indexed. --- A clean, firm, unmarked softcover copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 272 pages

From Publisher:

Describes the effects of high altitude on the human body, explains oxygen's role in respiration, and looks at what altitude illness can teach us about other respiratory problems.

Product Info

ISBN: 0898865808

ISBN-13: 9780898865806

Publisher: The Mountaineers

Year: 1998

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

Seller Info

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Country: United States