Medical History From The Earliest Times: A Popular History Of The Healing Art (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163116784)

""Medical History From The Earliest Times: A Popular History Of The Healing Art"" by Edward Theodore Withington is a comprehensive book that explores the history of medicine from ancient times to the present day. The book covers the development of medicine in different cultures, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as the medical practices of traditional Chinese and Indian medicine. It also discusses the emergence of modern medicine in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the development of vaccines, antibiotics, and surgical techniques. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both medical professionals and general readers who are interested in the history of medicine. It is divided into chapters that cover different periods of history and different aspects of medical practice, including surgery, pharmacology, and public health. The author provides detailed descriptions of medical treatments and procedures used throughout history, as well as the social and cultural context in which they were developed. Overall, ""Medical History From The Earliest Times"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of medicine. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the development of medicine and the impact it has had on human health and society.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: Edward Theodore Withington
ISBN-10: 1163116785
ISBN-13: 9781163116784
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d