As we enter the new millennium, the prospects for the field of Biomedical Engineering are bright.
Individuals interested in pursuing careers in this field continue to increase and the fruits of medical
innovation continue to yield both monetary rewards and patient well being. These trends are reflected
in this second edition of the Biomedical Engineering Handbook. When compared to the first edition
published in 1995, this new two-volume set includes new sections on “Transport Phenomena and
Biomimetic Systems” and “Ethical Issues Associated with Medical Technology”. In addition, over 60% of
the chapters has been completely revised, incorporating the latest developments in the field. therefore,
this second edition is truly an updated version of the “state-of-the-field of biomedical engineering”. As
such, it can serve as an excellent reference for individuals interested not only in a review of fundamental
physiology, but also in quickly being brought up to speed in certain areas of biomedical engineering
research. It can serve as an excellent textbook for students in areas where traditional textbooks have not
yet been developed, and serve as an excellent review of the major areas of activity in each biomedical
engineering subdiscipline, such as biomechanics biomaterials, clinical engineering, artificial intelligence,
etc., and finally it can serve as the “bible” for practicing biomedical engineering professionals by covering
such topics as a “Historical Perspective of Medical Technology, the Role of Professional Societies and the
Ethical Issues Associated with Medical Technology”