Art and practice of western medicine in the early nineteenth century, the
Auteur :
Pfeiffer, Carl J.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786476114
Date de publication :
30 mai 2013
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
345 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The period 1800 to 1825 saw the beginnings of scientific exploration and debate, and provided the basis for later developments. This overview provides fascinating information about beliefs in galvanism and bioelectric machinery, blood-letting, killing cesareans without anesthesia, the influence of weather and the moon, drugs, vaccination, more. Heavily illustrated.