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Medical Firsts: From Hippocrates to the Human Genome,Used
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An exploration of medical discoveriesfrom the ancient Greeks to the present''Always help, or at least do no harm.'' Following this simple yet revolutionary idea, Hippocrates laid the foundation for modern medicine over two millennia ago. From the Hippocratic Oath to the human genome, from Pasteur's germ theory to the worldwide eradication of smallpox, Medical Firsts brings to life 2,500 years of medical advances and discoveries. Organized chronologically, the book describes each milestone in a vivid capsule history, making it a fascinating and wonderfully readable resource for anyone interested in medicine's past progress and future promise.Robert E. Adler, PhD (Santa Rosa, CA) has worked as a psychologist and science journalist. He writes about a wide variety of scientific and medical topics for New Scientist, Nature, and other publications and is the author of Science Firsts (0471401749).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Medical Firsts: From Hippocrates to the Human Genome' about? A: This book explores 2,500 years of medical discoveries, chronologically detailing key milestones from ancient Greek medicine to modern genetics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Robert E. Adler, PhD, who has experience as a psychologist and science journalist.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on March 1, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book 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: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in a readable style, making it suitable for anyone interested in the history of medicine.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in the book? A: The product details do not specify if there are illustrations or images included.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the Hippocratic Oath, germ theory, and the human genome.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is the first edition.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for medical studies? A: While it is not an academic textbook, it provides a fascinating overview of medical history that may be useful for general reference.