Medicine's 10 Greatest Discoveries (Yale Nota Bene)
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (826 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300082789 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Kirkus Reviews An almost gossipy look of the men who made some of the most significant discoveries in Western medicine. Nearly unknown today are Ross Harrison, who first grew living tissue in culture outside an organism, and Nikolai Anichkov, who discovered the primary role of cholesterol in atherosclerosis. -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. Chronologically, the anatomical observations of Vesalius come first: his Fabrica (published in 1543) was, according to Friedman and Friedland, ``so scientific that it initiated medical science itself.'' However, they rate Harveys discovery of the circulation of the blood in the human body as the single most important, because it introduced the principle of experimentation in medicine. All rights reserved.. In recounting the story of these achievements, the authors devote considerable space to the character and private lives of the men who made them. Similarly, the DNA story gives primary
"very good book, informative, interesting, well written" according to paul sailer. very good book, informative, interesting, well written. The human story behind discoveries that touch our lives A Customer Friedman and Friedland have written an engaging history of medicine that is understandable for the layman and, I imagine, illuminating for the medical professional as well. The two doctors (who can boast more than a century of combined medical experience) share enthusiasm and warmth for a subject that has engaged their interest beyond their professional lives. They have given us, not only . Modern medicine told through its ten greatest discoveries Christopher As we approach the end of the second millenium there will undoubtedly be many books, magazine articles and editorials on the greatest discoveries, people and events that have shaped the world. "Medicine's 10 Greatest Discoveries" is the place to start for someone interested in understanding the evolution of modern medicine. Drs. Friedman and Friedland have written an understandable history
Friedland, have drawn on their many years of experience as well as on that of world-renowned antiquarian book dealers, physician collectors of old and new medical publications, and medical school professors to single out these medical breakthroughs from thousands of candidates, and, in several cases, to provide information never before available. Two distinguished physicians, Meyer Friedman and Gerald W. Their engrossing stories of the 10 most significant discoveries will be read with enjoyment by anyone fascinated by the mysteries of medicine.. This absorbing book is the first to describe monumental medical discoveries throughout history, bringing to life the scientific pioneers responsible for them and the excitement, frustrations, and jealousies that surrounded the final achievements