The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction. William Bynum
The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction William Bynum ebook
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Page: 144
ISBN: 9780199215430
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 health care, lack of health insurance for millions, breakthrough treatments, and much more. For readers who wish to understand the how we have arrived at our current state of medical practice and knowledge, this book is essential reading.
MORE EBOOKS:
Legends of the Iroquois download ebook
Tags:
The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction ebook pdf djvu epub
The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction download pdf epub djvu
Download The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction free ebook pdf
Read The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction online book
The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction cheap ebook for kindle and nook
The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction download book
William Bynum ebooks
The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction download pdf rapidshare mediafire fileserve 4shared torrent