Great Discoveries in Medicine

Name: Great Discoveries in Medicine
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SKU: 9780500291221
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Great Discoveries in Medicine by William and Helen Bynum delves into the evolution of medical knowledge and practice throughout history. This book explores key breakthroughs, from ancient times to modern advancements, examining how various discoveries have shaped the medical field. It's an enlightening journey through the history of medicine, highlighting significant figures and inventions without delving into spoilers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the evolution of medical practices, keen on understanding the groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped modern medicine, and interested in how historical innovations influence today's healthcare landscape. It is perfect for history enthusiasts eager to explore the intersection of science and history through a detailed examination of medical advancements.

Great Discoveries in Medicine

A series of seventy entries provides an unrivaled account of the international evolution of medical knowledge and practice, now in paperback.

An unrivalled account of turning points and breakthroughs in medical knowledge and practice, from ancient Egypt, India and China to the latest technology

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An unrivalled account of turning points and breakthroughs in 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. With the science of healing now more vital than ever, as our bodies face new challenges from the globalisation of disease, environmental change, and increased longevity, this timely book is the best guide ever published to medicine's achievements and its prospects for the future.

An international team of distinguished experts provide an unrivalled account of the evolution of medical knowledge and practice from ancient Egypt, India and China to today's latest technology—from letting blood to keyhole surgery, from the theory of humours to the genetic revolution, from the stethoscope to the MRI scanner. They explain medicine's turning points and conceptual changes in a refreshingly accessible way and answer some key questions: how has the plague influenced the course of human history? What effect did the pill have on the lives of women, and on society as a whole? What challenges does medicine face in our changing world?

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Great Discoveries in Medicine is praised for being both enlightening and pleasurable to read, with a crisply written narrative that chronicles significant eureka moments in the medical field. It is noted for its attractive presentation and is packed with fascinating bite-sized insights.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500291221

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 1 Illustrations, black and white; 30 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Edited by William Bynum
Edited by Helen Bynum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Helen Bynum is a historian of science and medicine and also has a particular interest in gardening and plants and their importance in human culture and society. Together with her husband William Bynum she has written or edited numerous books, including Remarkable Plants that Shape Our World and Botanical Sketchbooks, both published by Thames & Hudson.