The Story of Medicine: From Bloodletting to Biotechnology

by MaryDobson

Covering both Eastern and Western medicine, this richly illustrated history charts medical milestones from the 'humours' of Hippocrates to the 'magic bullets' and blockbuster drugs of today.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Medicine, Science, Medical

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is not a substantive look at the history of medicine (not that I thought it would be) - rather more a coffee book table with some interesting anecdotes, fun facts and lots of good pictures that take the reader through five thousand years of medical history. Much of the material will not be new to many readers, but there are plenty of nuggets that I was not previously aware of that kept the book interesting to me.

[Miranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I knew a lot already that was in this book, but I loved all the pictures included of medieval anatomy and medicine!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting. British author w/ Brit. perspective.

[Bob Tunney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well presented with annotated images and succint historical information. Look elsewhere for an in-depth overview of any one subject, however.

[sahithi doddaka · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting