The Metric System In Medicine: Containing An Account Of The Metric System Of Weights And Measures, Americanized And Simplified (1881) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437377682)

""The Metric System in Medicine"" is a book written by Oscar Oldberg in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive account of the metric system of weights and measures, which was gaining popularity in the medical field at the time. The author explains the benefits of adopting the metric system, including its simplicity and ease of use in calculations. The book also includes a detailed description of the Americanized version of the metric system, which had been modified to suit the needs of the American medical community. The author provides practical examples of how the metric system can be used in medicine, including dosage calculations and laboratory measurements. This book is a valuable resource for medical professionals and students interested in the metric system and its applications in medicine.A Comprehensive Dose Table.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: Oscar Oldberg
ISBN-10: 1437377688
ISBN-13: 9781437377682
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d