Under the Knife

Name: Under the Knife
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SKU: 9781473633681
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A History of Surgery in 28 Remarkable Operations

By Arnold van de Laar

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In Under the Knife, Arnold van de Laar, a Dutch surgeon, explores the fascinating history of surgery through captivating stories of significant procedures. The book delves into the adventures and challenges faced by historical figures and surgeons, offering insights into the evolution of medical science and the human body. Each story is an engaging blend of history, science, and vivid storytelling.
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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're fascinated by the intriguing world of surgery and medical history. The author offers captivating stories from the operating room, blending science with the human side of surgical practice. It's ideal for readers curious about the evolution of surgical techniques and the remarkable stories behind them.

Under the Knife

The history of surgery in 28 famous operations - from Louis XIV to JFK, and from Einstein to Houdini.

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'This is history with a surgeon's touch: deft, incisive and sometimes excruciatingly bloody' The Sunday Times

'Utterly eccentric and riveting' Mail on Sunday

'Eye-opening and, frequently, eye-watering . . . a book that invites readers to peer up the bottoms of kings, into the souls of rock stars and down the ear canals of astronauts' The Daily Telegraph

How did a decision made in the operating theatre spark hundreds of conspiracy theories about JFK?

How did a backstage joke prove fatal to world-famous escape artist Harry Houdini?

How did Queen Victoria change the course of surgical history?

Through dark centuries of bloodletting and of amputations without anaesthetic to today's sterile, high-tech operating theatres, surgeon Arnold van de Laar uses his experience and expertise to tell an incisive history of the past, present and future of surgery.

From the dark centuries of bloodletting and of amputations without anaesthetic to today's sterile, high-tech operating theatres, Under the Knife is both a rich cultural history, and a modern anatomy class for us all.

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?

The book by Arnold van de Laar is praised for its engaging and entertaining exploration of the history of surgery, blending storytelling with medical science. Reviewers highlight the author's skill in making complex procedures accessible, with a notable mix of humour and informative insight. Descriptions frequently mention the book's fascinating content and its ability to render surgical history both understandable and compelling, offering a unique glimpse into the medical world's past adventures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473633681

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

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Arnold van de Laar Education & Reference Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Arnold van de Laar is a surgeon in the Slotervaart Hospital in Amsterdam, specialising in laparoscopic surgery. Born in 1969 in the Dutch town of 's-Hertogenbosch, van de Laar became fascinated by how the human body works in school biology lessons and went on to study medicine at the Belgian University of Leuven. Having travelled the world - the Himalayas, Bhutan, Tibet, Nepal, Kashmir, and extensively in Africa - van de Laar took his first job as general surgeon on the Caribbean Island of Sint Maarten. He started writing pieces on surgical history in the Dutch medical journal Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Heelkunde in 2009. He now lives in Amsterdam with his wife and two children where, a true Dutchman, he cycles to work every day. This is his first book.