Книга: William Bynum «The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction»
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Серия: "Very Short Introductions" Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care, this "Very Short Introduction" surveys the history of medicine from classical times, through the scholastic medieval tradition and the Enlightenment to the present day. Taking a thematic rather than strictly chronological approach, W. F. Bynum, explores the key turning points in the history of Western medicine-such as the first surgical procedures, the advent of hospitals, the introduction of anesthesia, X-Rays, vaccinations, and many other innovations, as well as the rise of experimental medicine. The book also explores Western medicine's encounters with Chinese and Indian medicine, as well as nontraditional treatments such as homeopathy, chiropractic, and other alternative medicines. Covering a vast amount of information, this Very Short Introduction sheds new light on medicine's past, while at the same time engaging with contemporary issues, discoveries, and controversies, such as the spiraling costs of... Издательство: "Oxford University Press" (2008)
ISBN: 019921543X Купить за 549 руб на Озоне |
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