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The nineteenth century saw a complete transformation of the practice and reputation of surgery. This book follows its increasingly optimistic evolution, drawing from the examples of surgical textbooks with a focus on the extraordinary visual materials of the mid-nineteenth century.

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'An extraordinary array of illustrations ... A book that will appeal to all lovers of medical history ' - British Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Surgery: An Introduction • Head & Neck: 1. Head; 2 . Eyes; 3. Ear, Nose & Throat • The Upper Body: 4. Hands & Arms; 5. Chest; 6. Abdomen • The Lower Body: 7. Genitals; 8. Legs & Feet

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 26/10/2015
      ISBN13: 9780500518106, 978-0500518106
      ISBN10: 0500518106
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The nineteenth century saw a complete transformation of the practice and reputation of surgery. This book follows its increasingly optimistic evolution, drawing from the examples of surgical textbooks with a focus on the extraordinary visual materials of the mid-nineteenth century.

      Trade Review
      'An extraordinary array of illustrations ... A book that will appeal to all lovers of medical history ' - British Journal of Hospital Medicine

      Table of Contents
      Surgery: An Introduction • Head & Neck: 1. Head; 2 . Eyes; 3. Ear, Nose & Throat • The Upper Body: 4. Hands & Arms; 5. Chest; 6. Abdomen • The Lower Body: 7. Genitals; 8. Legs & Feet

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