The History of Medicine
The story of the development of medicine is intriguing, and involves countless trial and error. Readers learn of the stories less-often heard of in this intriguing volume. They learn about the genesis of the medicine we often take for granted today; learning of these back stories, readers will gain an appreciation for common treatments to afflictions that often proved fatal in the past.
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Book Review: The History of Medicine"Organized thematically, this enlightening entry into the History of Science series delves into the history of disease, diagnosis, treatment and surgery. Because of its broad scope, the book is able to make comparisons across eras, transforming cobwebby history into something relevant to today's teens. ...the slick magazine-style layout is highly effective, as are the numerous pieces of period art and photos. Insets offer medical milestones, biographical sketches, and primary resources ... Rooney has crafted a highly readable tome about a dense topic."
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