Surgery: An Illustrated History, by Ira M. Rutkow
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"Surgery: An Illustrated History" by Ira M. Rutkow presents a thorough visual and textual account of surgical practices over 5,000 years. Through a plethora of illustrations, including documents, drawings, and photographs, it chronicles the evolution of surgery from its primitive roots in ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Egypt to the sophisticated techniques of the 20th century. The book explores the influence of historical events like the American Civil War on surgical advancements and features biographies of notable surgeons, enriching the narrative with personal stories. With charts and timelines for clarity, this work deeply delves into how surgery has shaped and been shaped by history."
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Mosby Inc
Hardcover
ISBN: 0801660785
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"Surgery: An Illustrated History" by Ira M. Rutkow presents a thorough visual and textual account of surgical practices over 5,000 years. Through a plethora of illustrations, including documents, drawings, and photographs, it chronicles the evolution of surgery from its primitive roots in ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Egypt to the sophisticated techniques of the 20th century. The book explores the influence of historical events like the American Civil War on surgical advancements and features biographies of notable surgeons, enriching the narrative with personal stories. With charts and timelines for clarity, this work deeply delves into how surgery has shaped and been shaped by history."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
Mosby Inc
Hardcover
ISBN: 0801660785
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