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Story of Medicine
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Story of Medicine
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Anne Rooney
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:208 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781848372153
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Classifications | Dewey:610.9 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
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Imprint |
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
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Publication Date |
1 August 2009 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Story of Medicine surveys humankind's remarkable progress along the road of medical discovery. In a fascinating narrative, it describes the key developments and breakthroughs, and profiles the scientists, surgeons, and doctors who made them. The book charts the development of medicine in different cultures around the world, showing how distinct traditions evolved and influenced each other. It describes how knowledge was lost and later rediscovered, and tells the story of brave individuals who challenged tradition through experimentation and reason.
Author Biography
Anne Rooney has a PhD in medieval literature from Trinity College, Cambridge. She has written many books for adults and children on a variety of subjects, including science and history, and lives in Cambridge.
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