Osler: Inspirations from a Great Physician (Hardcover, New)

Sir William Osler (1849-1919), one of the world's most influential physicians at the turn of the twentieth century, remained popular long after his death largely due to his inspirational texts. Regretfully, changing times and literary tastes have lessened the impact of Osler's addresses despite the timelessness of his ideals and practical advice. Charles Bryan has successfully mended the disfavour in the present volume. Framing the great physician's message in contemporary, easily accessible terms, he allows modern readers to rediscover the immense appeal and pragmatism of Osler's invigorating writings. This volume is based on the author's conviction that Osler was, above all, a motivator. He set high personal goals, achieved them, and inspired others to do the same. Bryan merges what Osler wrote, said, and did with the main themes of today's motivational literature--time management, mentoring, positive thinking, and seeking a balanced life are some examples. He also draws upon the great writers--Shakespeare, Cervantes, Montaigne, Plutarch, and others--whom Osler prescribed as bedside reading for his medical students. Osler emerges as a real-life human being, not a paper saint, but a person who sought the best from his culture and knowledge, and managed to give his best in return. Readers will find this book useful not only as an index to Oslerian thought but also as a guide to principle-based yet pragmatic everyday living.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1997
First published:	March 1997
Authors:	Charles S. Bryan (Heyward Gibbes Distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine and Chair of the Department of Medicine)
Dimensions:	243 x 167 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	268
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-511251-1
Categories:	Books > Law > General Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Medicine > General issues > General Books > Biography > General
LSN:	0-19-511251-2
Barcode:	9780195112511

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