{"product_id":"9780711294622","title":"The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Cooper, Carol \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 24\/10\/2024,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 304 pages, 12,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780711294622,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with fascinating anecdotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this unique history, you will discover how ill health has been with us for as long as humans have existed, as has the drive to treat and understand it. Over the course of centuries, the ways in which doctors have engaged with sickness has changed drastically, and so too have the tools at their disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd as these tools have morphed and evolved, our knowledge of health and disease has expanded. Medical theories have slowly advanced, allowing people to live longer and healthier lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 12 groundbreaking tools explored in this collection include:THE TREPHINETHE BONE SAWTHE MASKTHE MICROSCOPETHE STETHOSCOPETHE ETHER INHALERTHE HYPODERMIC SYRINGETHE OBSTETRIC FORCEPSTHE X -RAY MACHINETHE ECT MACHINETHE HIP PROSTHESISTHE HEART-LUNG MACHINEThe history of these medical tools is truly astounding, revealing the true extent of human ingenuity, curiosity, and compassion. This is a book for anyone interested in medical history or looking for a fresh and dynamic take on their specialist subject. With her immense knowledge and engaging writing style, Dr Cooper delivers a history that is not for the faint of heart…\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53584199876981,"sku":"9780711294622","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780711294622.jpg?v=1729006043","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780711294622","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}