What does the infamous face transplant in France in 2005 share with
the examination of "swollen faces" in Latin America in the 1930s?
What does blood transfusion in Europe during the 17th century have
in common with the discovery of mosquitoes as parasitic vectors in
China at the close of the 19th century? And, last, how does the
reconstruction of noses using skin flaps in Bologna in the 16th
century relate to the opening of a forehead cyst in Guatemala in
1916? The six essays that form Figures of Medicine present a wealth
of symmetries. Francois Delaporte shows that each epistemological
concern demands its own mode of engagement; problems reside not
only in their objects but also in the historical situations in
which they emerge. Focusing on efforts to resolve medical problems
that are particular and nonetheless exemplary, Delaporte unpacks
these separate cases to show how multiple actors-over long periods
of time and across different geographies-must be taken into account
to remove epistemological blockages that stand in the way of
understanding. A remarkable contribution to the history of science
and medicine, this book shows the value of historical epistemology
from philosophical, historical, and anthropological perspectives.
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