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Little Book of Big Ideas: Medicine

by Susan Aldridge
RM39.84 MYR RM25.22 MYR 37% off
Little Book of Big Ideas: Medicine - Thryft
Little Book of Big Ideas: Medicine - Thryft

Medicine's evolution through pivotal thinkers and ideas.

If you're fascinated by how medical knowledge has evolved, this gem weaves a historical tapestry, from Hippocrates to modern pioneers. It's an enlightening read that reveals how past insights and milestones in medicine shape current practices and ethical debates. Arm yourself with this overview, and you might just become the go-to person for medical history in your circle.

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Little Book of Big Ideas: Medicine

by Susan Aldridge
RM39.84 MYR RM25.22 MYR 37% off
ISBN: 9781556528286
Authors: Susan Aldridge
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Date of Publication: 2009-05-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Medicine, Health, World History, Psychology, Medical, Autobiography, Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 9 readers)

Description

Little Book of Big Medicine is an informative and concise handbook that covers more than 2,000 years of medical thinking and practice, presenting a wealth of information on 50 key figures and 10 crucial issues. Discover how the insights and research of the great medical thinkers of history drove forward our knowledge of anatomy, illness, and disease. Follow the key developments in medical theory and practice from ancient Greece to the present day. Discover the work of great medical practitioners on the front lines of nursing and surgery. Become informed on some of the key issues in the field of medicine, including euthanasia, stem cell research, cloning, animal research, and transplantation. From Avicenna and Hippocrates to Francis Collins and Carl Djerassi, the Little Book of Big Medicine is a concise and enlightening guide to the pioneers of medical history.
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Medicine's evolution through pivotal thinkers and ideas.

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