A Short History of Medicine

Forsideomslag
JHU Press, 1982 - 277 sider
Since it was first published in 1955, A Short History of Medicine has been hailed as the best available book of its kind: a concise and readable introduction to the history of medicine, written for students and professionals alike. In twenty short chapters, Ackerknecht traces the fascinating saga of man's progress in the science and art of medicine, from primitive times through early civilizations, classical antiquity, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and into the mid-twentieth century. The struggles and triumphs of some of history's most renowned medical pioneers -- Hippocrates, Harvey, Jenner, Osler, and many more -- are here, but this is not a catalog of individual accomplishments. Ackerknecht strikes a balance between the history of medicine and its social and cultural background; between medical science and medical practice; and between clinical and preventative medicine, illuminating not only the world of medicine but the position of medicine in the world. --

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I
xix
II
6
III
15
IV
31
V
43
VI
51
VIII
60
IX
75
XIII
141
XIV
153
XV
166
XVI
171
XVII
182
XVIII
190
XX
206
XXI
214

X
90
XI
108
XII
124
XXIII
223
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