The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction
| Author | : William F. Bynum |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 185 |
| Release | : 2008-07-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199215430 |
| ISBN-13 | : 019921543X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43X Downloads) |
Download or read book The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction written by William F. Bynum and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care, this i Very Short Introduction/i surveys the history of medicine from classical times to the present. Focussing on the key turning points in the history of Western medicine - such as the advent of hospitals and the rise of experimental medicine - but also offering reflections on alternative traditions such as Chinese medicine, Bill Bynum offers insights into medicine's past, while at the same time engaging with contemporary issues, discoveries, and controversies.
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