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A Brief History of Disease, Science and Medicine: From the Ice Age to the Genome Project,Used
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This introduction to the history of medicine begins with the evolution of infectious diseases at the end of the last ice age. It describes the origin of science and medicine in ancient civilizations, including China and India. The first third of the book covers the early period that is considered the "classical" history of medicine. The remainder describes the evolution of modern medicine and surgery up to the present. The final chapter is a history of medical economics and explains the origin of health insurance, HMOs and medical malpractice lawsuits, subjects explained nowhere else in the medical school curriculum. There is a 40 page index and over 550 footnotes, most of them references to the original articles described in the text. A bibliography of essential sources is also included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Brief History of Disease, Science and Medicine'? A: The book focuses on the evolution of infectious diseases, the origins of science and medicine in ancient civilizations, and the development of modern medicine and surgery.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Michael T. Kennedy MD.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 14, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 528 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include a bibliography? A: Yes, the book includes a bibliography of essential sources.
- Q: What topics are covered in the final chapter of the book? A: The final chapter covers the history of medical economics, including the origins of health insurance and HMOs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone studying medicine? A: Yes, this book is suitable for anyone interested in the history of medicine, including medical students and professionals.
- Q: Are there footnotes included in the book? A: Yes, the book contains over 550 footnotes, most of which reference original articles discussed in the text.