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Science and Anti-Science in Modern Medicine
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Reaching from the beginnings of scientific medicine in the 19th century through to the present, Sander L. Gilman examines the ever-shifting boundary between scientific medicine and quackery, asking if such a fixed boundary can actually exist within mainstream medical practice. Through detailed case studies—stomach ulcers, eye...
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An examination of the ever-shifting boundary between scientific medicine and quackery.
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Description
Reaching from the beginnings of scientific medicine in the 19th century through to the present, Sander L. Gilman examines the ever-shifting boundary between scientific medicine and quackery, asking if such a fixed boundary can actually exist within mainstream medical practice.
Through detailed case studies—stomach ulcers, eye disease, and acupuncture—it reveals the influence of pharmaceutical companies in determining the science of medical practice, the pros and cons of the increasing specialisation in medical practice, and the murky issue of 'race' in scientific medicine.
This readable account covers medical practice from the Enlightenment to the present, offering a realistic view of health politics in the US, Germany, and the UK. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the history and politics of Western medicine.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836390152
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 24 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 360
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About the Author
Sander L. Gilman is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Liberal Arts and Sciences as well as Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University. A cultural and literary historian, he is the author or editor of more than a hundred books, including Stand Up Straight! A History of Posture (Reaktion, 2018).
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