Medicine tells the fascinating story of medicine through the ages to the present day, charting developments in healing, diagnosis, surgery, and drugs. Combining compelling stories and accessible explanation with stunning illustrations, it covers the gory pitfalls and miraculous breakthroughs of medical history from trepanning, bloodletting, and body snatching to the latest developments in IVF and gene therapy. With the help of clear diagrams, it also explains major diseases, such as cancer, and traces the progression of treatment over the centuries. A compelling blend of riveting stories, accessible information, and superb illustration, Medicine provides the definitive visual account of the history of medicine.
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