The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects
by Carol Cooper
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Pub Date 22 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 12 Sep 2024
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Description
Discover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.
Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a 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 fascinating anecdotes.
In this unique history, you will 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 12 groundbreaking tools explored in this collection include:
THE TREPHINE
THE BONE SAW
THE MASK
THE MICROSCOPE
THE STETHOSCOPE
THE ETHER INHALER
THE HYPODERMIC SYRINGE
THE OBSTETRIC FORCEPS
THE X -RAY MACHINE
THE ECT MACHINE
THE HIP PROSTHESIS
THE HEART-LUNG MACHINE
The history of these medical tools is truly astounding, revealing the true extent of human ingenuity, curiosity, and compassion. This is a book for anyone interested in medical history or looking for a fresh and dynamic take on their specialist subject. With her immense knowledge and engaging writing style, Dr Cooper delivers a history that is not for the faint of heart.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780711294622 |
| PRICE | US$26.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Vanessa C, Reviewer
This was a fantastic read! The evolution of the medical instruments was so interesting. It's amazing how many people, over centuries or even millenia, contribute to what's in use now. The stories explain how they built on earlier knowledge, made accidental discoveries and used trial and error to play a part. Despite the scientific subject, it was very easy to read. There was little medical jargon and was written in plain English. The chapter on X-ray, however, went a bit over my head, but that's a reflection of me, not the book!
Catie G, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I am personally not a huge non fiction reader, but as a fan of medical history, I couldn't resist this. And I'm so glad I got the chance to read it! It's an incredibly interesting read, and full of fantastic anecdotal tidbits. This will be a good choice for anyone who enjoys the more "real" elements of history. This was a thoroughly enjoyable piece of writing, and I can't wait to recommend it to history buffs and med students alike.
Educator 372360
This was by far better than I anticipated. Not only is the book informative, but also it's a delight, engaging, and interesting.
I have no connection to medicine whatsoever and mostly all the data provided was new so I can safely say that it ticks all the boxes for me: it's informative and easy to read.
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