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A History of Medicine in 12 Objects
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See the fascinating history of medicine brought to life, from its rather primitive beginnings, through to the lifesaving technologies of today. Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a unique illustrated journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages - from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with humorous anecdotes. In this complete history, discover how ill health has been with us for as lon…
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- Author: Carol Cooper
- Publisher: Aurum
- ISBN-10: 0711294623
- ISBN-13: 9780711294622
- Format: 14.2 x 21.8 x 3.2 cm, kieti viršeliai
- Language: English
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See the fascinating history of medicine brought to life, from its rather primitive beginnings, through to the lifesaving technologies of today. Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a unique illustrated journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages - from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with humorous anecdotes. In this complete history, discover how ill health has been with us for as long as humans have existed, as has the drive to treat and understand it. Over the course of centuries, the ways in which doctors have engaged with sickness has changed drastically, and so too have the tools at their disposal. And as these tools have morphed and evolved, our knowledge of health and disease has expanded. Medical theories have slowly advanced, allowing people to live longer and healthier lives. The groundbreaking tools explored in this illustrated collection include:- The X-Ray
- Leeches
- The Microscope
- The Mask
- Forceps
- The Bone Saw
- The Heart Lung Machine
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- Author: Carol Cooper
- Publisher: Aurum
- ISBN-10: 0711294623
- ISBN-13: 9780711294622
- Format: 14.2 x 21.8 x 3.2 cm, kieti viršeliai
- Language: English English
See the fascinating history of medicine brought to life, from its rather primitive beginnings, through to the lifesaving technologies of today. Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a unique illustrated journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages - from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with humorous anecdotes. In this complete history, discover how ill health has been with us for as long as humans have existed, as has the drive to treat and understand it. Over the course of centuries, the ways in which doctors have engaged with sickness has changed drastically, and so too have the tools at their disposal. And as these tools have morphed and evolved, our knowledge of health and disease has expanded. Medical theories have slowly advanced, allowing people to live longer and healthier lives. The groundbreaking tools explored in this illustrated collection include:
- The X-Ray
- Leeches
- The Microscope
- The Mask
- Forceps
- The Bone Saw
- The Heart Lung Machine
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