The Illustrated History of Surgery / Edition 2

ISBN-13: 9781579583194 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 12/01/2000 Edition description: 2ND, REVISED Pages: 296 Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d) Throughout its development, from an ancient craft of magic and religion to a field of science and technology, surgery has inspired strong feelings—hope and admiration, fear and censure, but never indifference. Here, for the first time— in The Illustrated History of Surgery—is a readable and chronological account, across the whole spectrum of world history, of the development of surgery and of the great personalities whose skill and courage paved the way for the modern surgeon. The book also includes information on the use of drugs, herbal remedies, early anaesthetics and a whole range of procedures related to surgery and its evolution. The text ranges from primitive surgery in prehistoric times to today's transplants and implants - with a glimpse into how modern surgery is likely to develop in the future. There ar