The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction

Download or Read eBook The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction PDF written by William Bynum and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 185
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ISBN-10 : 9780199215430
ISBN-13 : 019921543X
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Book Synopsis The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction by : William Bynum

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 therise 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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