Masters Of The Scalpel: The Story Of Surgery (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258103972)

""Masters of the Scalpel: The Story of Surgery"" by Sarah R. Riedman is a comprehensive book that tells the fascinating history of surgery from its earliest beginnings to modern times. The book covers the evolution of surgical techniques and tools, as well as the significant contributions made by the pioneers of surgery. The author takes readers on a journey through the development of anesthesia, antiseptics, and antibiotics, which have revolutionized the field of surgery. The book also explores the ethical and moral dilemmas faced by surgeons throughout history, such as the use of human subjects for experimentation and the debate over the right to die. ""Masters of the Scalpel"" is a well-researched and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of medicine and the human body.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sarah R. Riedman
ISBN-10: 1258103974
ISBN-13: 9781258103972
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2011
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d