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