{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-medicine-9781465484642","title":"A Short History of Medicine","description":"\u003cb\u003eImmerse yourself in the history of medicine - a colorful story of skill, serendipity, trial and error, moments of genius, and dogged determination.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom traditional Chinese medicine to today's sophisticated gene therapies and robotic surgery, \u003ci\u003eA Short History of Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e combines riveting storytelling and beautiful images, historical accounts and lucid explanations, to illuminate the story of medicine through time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWitness early, bloody, anesthetic-free operations; see the first crude surgical instruments; trace the mapping of the circulatory system; follow the painstaking detective work that led to the decoding of the human genome; and understand the role that potions, cures, therapies, herbal medicines, and drugs have played in the human quest to tame and conquer disease, injury, and death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDive deep into this magnificent medicine book to discover: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Vivid, compelling, and informative reads written in an engaging and colorful style\u003cbr\u003e- Excerpts from documents, diaries, and notebooks offer fascinating eyewitness accounts.\u003cbr\u003e- Charts and contextualizes the great milestones of medical history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Short History of Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating illustrated history and tale of drama and discovery that celebrates the milestones of medical history across generations and cultures. From eradicating smallpox to the early anesthetics, the very first transplants to the genetic code, this groundbreaking guide to the history of medicine has something for everyone to explore, learn and discover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIdeal for adults and young adults alike, whether you have a keen interest in medicine, science or social history, this all-encompassing medicine book is sure to quench your thirst for knowledge!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781465484642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.00w x 1.30d","brand":"Steve Parker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925023625397,"sku":"9781465484642","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_2dadad9a-1820-4bf1-a980-34caf6b63c61.jpg?v=1687843887","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-short-history-of-medicine-9781465484642","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}