Stethoscope

Name: Stethoscope
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781789146332
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The Making of a Medical Icon

By Tom Rice and Anna Harris

Summary

Stethoscope by Tom Rice and Anna Harris delves into the historical and cultural journey of the stethoscope, exploring its significance in medical practice. The book examines how this small but powerful device transformed patient diagnosis and shaped the relationship between doctors and patients throughout history. Through vivid narratives and detailed analysis, it offers insight into the invention's impact on modern medicine and healthcare practices.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intersection of medical history and technology. It delves into the evolution and cultural significance of a pivotal medical instrument, offering insights into its impact on both healthcare professionals and patients.

Explores the past, present and future of an instrument that is, quite literally, close to our hearts.

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A surprising investigation of a scientific instrument long at the pulse of medicine.

Stethoscope explores the colourful past, present, and future of an instrument that is, quite literally, close to our hearts. The stethoscope has become the symbol of medicine itself—how did this come to be? What makes the stethoscope such a familiar and yet charismatic object?

Drawing from a range of fields including history, anthropology, science, technology, and sound studies, the book illustrates the variety of roles the stethoscope has played over time. It shows that the stethoscope is not, and has never been, a single entity. It is used to a variety of ends, serves a number of purposes, and is open to many interpretations. This is the key to the stethoscope's enduring presence in the medical and popular imagination.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Stethoscope receives praise for its informative exploration of the stethoscope's historical and cultural significance. Reviews highlight its insight into the varied and sometimes surprising contexts of the instrument’s use. The book is recommended for its thoughtful examination of the stethoscope's role in modern medicine and its capacity to evoke deep thinking about clinician-patient interactions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789146332

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 54 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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Anna Harris Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Tom Rice

About the Author

Anna Harris is associate professor of the social study of medicine in the Department of Society Studies at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Her previous books include A Sensory Education.

Tom Rice is a senior lecturer in social anthropology at the University of Exeter, specializing in sound and auditory culture. He is the author of Hearing and the Hospital: Sound, Listening, Knowledge and Experience.