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.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
