The History of Medicine: A Beginner's Guide by Jackson, Mark

The History of Medicine: A Beginner's Guide

As scientists confidently look forward to average life expectancies hitting 100+ years in some Western societies, it's...
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Author: Mark Jackson
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The History of Medicine: A Beginner's Guide by Jackson, Mark

The History of Medicine: A Beginner's Guide

BD$22.55

The History of Medicine: A Beginner's Guide

BD$22.55
Author: Mark Jackson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
As scientists confidently look forward to average life expectancies hitting 100+ years in some Western societies, it's easy to forget how precarious our grasp on good health has been. It is a struggle no better demonstrated than by the myriad and extraordinary measures that humans have gone to - as diverse as animal sacrifice to stem cell transplants - in their quest to stave off death and disease.

Acclaimed historian Mark Jackson takes a fresh, global view of mankind's great battle, exploring both Western and Eastern traditions. Examining ancient right through to modern approaches to health and illness, Jackson presents the orthodox and alternative practices and key turning points - sometimes for good and sometimes not - that determined how different cultures tackled disease. The result is a fascinating survey of the complex ways in which medicine and society have shaped one another throughout the ages.

Author: Mark Jackson
Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
Published: 08/26/2014
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781780745206

About the Author
Mark Jackson is Professor of the History of Medicine and Director of the Centre for Medical History at the University of Exeter. Beginning his career as a medical practitioner, he is a highly respected scholar and the author and editor of numerous books and articles on the history of medicine. He lives in Exmouth in the UK.


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