The history of medicine is as old as the history of human civilisation. In The Medical Book, popular science writer Clifford A. Pickover explores 250 milestone discoveries in medicine that span more than 12,000 years. Whether writing on 'hard science' topics such as DNA structure, reverse transcriptase and AIDS, polymerase chain reaction, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or ideas from the medical fringe such as witch doctors, patent medicines, bloodletting, and near-death experiences, Pickover brings insight and acumen to the broad spectrum of medical studies and makes it understandable to all readers.
This leatherbound volume is abundantly illustrated in full colour with clinical and historical art.
By:
Clifford A. Pickover Imprint: Sterling Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 214mm,
Width: 186mm,
ISBN:9781435148048 ISBN 10: 1435148045 Series:Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions Pages: 528 Publication Date:04 April 2014 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active