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The field of the history of medicine and health has expanded spectacularly in recent times. In What is Medical History? John C. Burnham explores the reasons for this expansion, introducing medical history for those who know little of the subject.

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'With examples drawn from a wide time frame, this book shows why successive generations have found the subject of medical history so fascinating. Organized into themes, and written in a lively, accessible style, it gives a balanced account of even the most controversial areas.'

Mark Harrison, Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine, University of Oxford



Table of Contents

Preface vi

Introduction: Where Medical History Came From 1

The First Drama: The Healer 10

The Second Drama: The Sick Person 32

The Third Drama: Diseases 55

The Fourth Drama: Discovering and Communicating Knowledge 80

The Fifth Drama: Medicine and Health Interacting with Society 108

Conclusion: Where Medical History is Going 135

Suggestions for Further Reading 143

Notes 149

Index 154

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 21/01/2005
      ISBN13: 9780745632247, 978-0745632247
      ISBN10: 0745632246
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The field of the history of medicine and health has expanded spectacularly in recent times. In What is Medical History? John C. Burnham explores the reasons for this expansion, introducing medical history for those who know little of the subject.

      Trade Review
      'With examples drawn from a wide time frame, this book shows why successive generations have found the subject of medical history so fascinating. Organized into themes, and written in a lively, accessible style, it gives a balanced account of even the most controversial areas.'

      Mark Harrison, Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine, University of Oxford



      Table of Contents

      Preface vi

      Introduction: Where Medical History Came From 1

      The First Drama: The Healer 10

      The Second Drama: The Sick Person 32

      The Third Drama: Diseases 55

      The Fourth Drama: Discovering and Communicating Knowledge 80

      The Fifth Drama: Medicine and Health Interacting with Society 108

      Conclusion: Where Medical History is Going 135

      Suggestions for Further Reading 143

      Notes 149

      Index 154

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