Great Discoveries in Medicine Bynum, William and Bynum, Helen — Very Good
Great Discoveries in Medicine Bynum, William and Bynum, Helen — Very Good
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Great Discoveries in Medicine Bynum, William and Bynum, Helen
Product Description An unrivaled account of the evolution of medical knowledge and practice from ancient Egypt, India, and China to the latest technology.Sickness and health, birth and death, disease and cure: medicine and our understanding of the workings of our bodies and minds are an inextricable part of how we know who we are. In this inspiring compendium, distinguished experts from around the world explain medicines turning points and conceptual changes, and answer a series of key questions: How did the Plague influence the course of human history? What should complementary medicines role be? How did an audacious self-experiment lead to a cure for stomach ulcers and a Nobel Prize? The book is magnificently illustrated with a unique array of pictures, from beautiful Renaissance anatomical drawings to the very latest computer- generated images of viruses and photographs that reveal the hidden world within our bodies. Topics include humors & pneumas, Islamic medicine, pathological anatomy, neuron theory, bedlam & beyond, parasites & vectors, hormones, the genetic revolution, defibrillators, the endoscope, medical robots, typhus, tuberculosis, smallpox, HIV, and more. 346 full-color and 36 black-and-white illustrations Review This book is engrossing, informative and leaves you appreciating the era in which we now live . . . . ( Portland Book Review ) A striking and informative history, this book should be the go-to gift for many medical professionals this holiday season. ( Library Journal ) Recommended. ( Choice ) From the Battle of Bull Run to Seal Team 6 armchair historians have a wide range of really great gifts this year. ( Portland Book Review ) About the Author William Bynum is Professor Emeritus of the History of Medicine at University College London and has been associated with the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine for more than thirty-five years. Helen Bynum lectured in medical history at the University of Liverpool and is now a freelance editor, writer, and lecturer. She is coeditor with William Bynum of the award-winning Dictionary of Medical Biography.
Condition: Very Good
The book is well-maintained and in great condition with minimal signs of wear on the cover and pages. There may be slight creases or markings, but no tears or missing pages. The binding is tight and secure, and there are no underlining, highlighting, or margin notes.
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