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THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION
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By: |
William F. Bynum |
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Paperback |
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ISBN 10: |
019921543X |
ISBN 13: |
9780199215430 |
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Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Pub. date: |
31 July, 2008 |
Series: |
Very Short Introductions |
Pages: |
184 |
Description: |
This Very Short Introduction explores the history of Western medicine, examining the key turning points, discoveries, and controversies in its rich history from classical times to the present. |
Synopsis: |
Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care, this Very Short Introduction surveys the history of medicine from classical times to the present. Focussing on the key turning points in the history of Western medicine, such as the advent of hospitals and the rise of experimental medicine, Bill Bynum offers insights into medicine's past, while at the same time engaging with contemporary issues, discoveries, and controversies. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. |
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28 halftones |
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UK |
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Oxford University Press |
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