{"title":"Dr. Alanna Skuse","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing works of \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Alanna Skuse\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned author known for her captivating exploration of medical history and its cultural implications. Dr. Skuse's books delve into the fascinating world of medicine, weaving together a rich tapestry of historical narratives and human stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this collection, you will find \u003cem\u003eThe Surgeon\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling look at the evolution of surgical practices and the personal tales of those who excelled in this demanding profession. In \u003cem\u003eThe Midwife\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Skuse transports readers to an era where midwifery was as much about wisdom and tradition as it was about medical practice. Finally, \u003cem\u003eThe Quack\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating glimpse into the world of unorthodox medical practitioners and the impact they had on society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of medicine and culture, Dr. Alanna Skuse's books promise a thought-provoking and educational journey through the annals of medical history. Browse the collection today to experience these masterful works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-surgeon-the-midwife-the-quack-by-dr-alanna-skuse-9781836430773","title":"The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the remarkable birth of modern medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we imagine Renaissance medicine, the cliché is dreadful – unsterile instruments, a total lack of anaesthetics, and shocking levels of infant and maternal mortality. And that’s before you get into astrology, bloodletting, and a litany of bizarre ‘treatments’, more likely to kill than cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs ever, the true picture is somewhat different. Here, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, modern medicine began to take shape. Medical education was being formalised for the first time. Through dissections and hands-on experience in war, surgeons were documenting the intricacies of the human body and distributing their work across the continent. And, as European powers expanded their reach into the New World, new medicines and treatments were being discovered and cultivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistorian Alanna Skuse ventures into the bustling medical marketplace of Renaissance England – a world of travelling surgeons, prosthetics’ craftsmen, faith healers, and, of course, snake oil salesmen. There’s the domestic healer, her kitchen stocked with all manner of herbs, tonics, and elixirs, ready to dole out to ailing neighbours; the expert midwife, called upon when the physician and surgeon failed; the trusted apothecary, shop stocked with remedies for every ailment and ingredients from each corner of the globe. Humane and entrancing, \u003cem\u003eThe Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the miraculous birth of modern medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341416448236,"sku":"9781836430773","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23378343482841.jpg?v=1772191454"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-alanna-skuse.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}