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<p>Discover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to</p><p>the lifesaving technologies of today.</p><p>Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12</p><p>objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and</p><p>bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with</p><p>fascinating anecdotes.</p><p>In this unique history, you will discover how ill health has been with us for as long as</p><p>humans have existed, as has the drive to treat and understand it. Over the course of</p><p>centuries, the ways in which doctors have engaged with sickness has changed</p><p>drastically, and so too have the tools at their disposal.</p><p>And as these tools have morphed and evolved, our knowledge of health and</p><p>disease has expanded. Medical theories have slowly advanced, allowing people to</p><p>live longer and healthier lives.</p><p>The 12 groundbreaking tools explored in this collection include:</p><p>THE TREPHINE</p><p>THE BONE SAW</p><p>THE MASK</p><p>THE MICROSCOPE</p><p>THE STETHOSCOPE</p><p>THE ETHER INHALER</p><p>THE HYPODERMIC SYRINGE</p><p>THE OBSTETRIC FORCEPS</p><p>THE X -RAY MACHINE</p><p>THE ECT MACHINE</p><p>THE HIP PROSTHESIS</p><p>THE HEART-LUNG MACHINE</p><p>The history of these medical tools is truly astounding, revealing the true extent of</p><p>human ingenuity, curiosity, and compassion. This is a book for anyone interested in</p><p>medical history or looking for a fresh and dynamic take on their specialist subject. With</p><p>her immense knowledge and engaging writing style, Dr Cooper delivers a history</p><p>that is not for the faint of heart…</p>