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Making Medicine Scientific: John Burdon Sanderson And The Culture Of Victorian Science
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In Victorian Britain Scientific Medicine Encompassed An Array Of Activities, From Laboratory Research And The Use Of Medical Technologies Through The Implementation Of Sanitary Measures That Drained Canals And Prevented The Adulteration Of Milk And Bread. Although Most Practitioners Supported Scientific Medicine, Controversies Arose Over Where Decisions Should Be Made, In The Laboratory Or In The Clinic, And By Whommedical Practitioners Or Research Scientists. In This Study, Terrie Romano Uses The Life And Eclectic Career Of Sir John Burdon Sanderson (18291905) To Explore The Victorian Campaign To Make Medicine Scientific.Sanderson, In Many Ways A Prototypical Victorian, Began His Professional Work As A Medical Practitioner And Medical Officer Of Health In London, Then Became A Pathologist And Physiologist And Eventually The Regius Professor Of Medicine At Oxford. His Career Illustrates The Widespread Support During This Era For A Medicine Based On Science. In Making Medicine Scientific, Romano Argues This Support Was Fueled By The Optimism Characteristic Of The Victorian Age, When The Application Of Scientific Methods To A Range Of Social Problems Was Expected To Achieve Progress. Dirt And Disease As Well As The Material Culture Of Experimentation From Frogs To Photographsrepresent The Tangible Context In Which Sanderson Lived And Worked. Romano'S Detailed Portrayal Reveals A Fascinating Figure Who Embodied The Untidy Nature Of The Victorian Age'S Shift From An Intellectual System Rooted In Religion To One Based On Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Making Medicine Scientific'? A: The book explores the Victorian campaign to make medicine scientific through the life and career of Sir John Burdon Sanderson, highlighting the tension between laboratory research and clinical practice.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Making Medicine Scientific' is Terrie M. Romano.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Making Medicine Scientific'? A: The book was published on June 4, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does 'Making Medicine Scientific' have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in the history of medicine? A: Yes, 'Making Medicine Scientific' is ideal for readers interested in the history of medicine, particularly the Victorian era's influence on medical practices.
- Q: Does the book cover the impact of scientific methods on social problems? A: Yes, the book discusses how the Victorian age's optimism led to the application of scientific methods to various social problems.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Key themes include the transition from religious to scientific paradigms in medicine, the role of experimentation, and the cultural context of Victorian science.
- Q: Can this book be useful for medical students? A: Absolutely, medical students may find this book valuable for understanding the historical context of modern medical practices and the evolution of scientific medicine.