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Author(s): Roy Porter
ISBN(s): 9780521864268, 0521864267
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 20.68 MB
Year: 2006
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0521682894
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Author: Roy Porter

The Cambridge History of Medicine, first published in 2006, surveys the rise of medicine in the West from classical times to the present. Covering both the social and scientific history of medicine, this volume traces the chronology of key developments and events, while at the same time engaging with the issues, discoveries, and controversies that have beset and characterized medical progress. The authors weave a narrative that connects disease, doctors, primary care, surgery, the rise of hospitals, drug treatment and pharmacology, mental illness and psychiatry. This volume emphasizes the crucial developments of the past 150 years, but also examines classical, medieval, and Islamic and East Asian medicine. Authoritative and accessible, The Cambridge History of Medicine is for readers wanting a lively and informative introduction to medical history.
 

The Cambridge History of Medicine 1st Edition Table of contents:

  • Introduction: The Evolution of Medicine

    • Defining Medicine and Its History
    • Medicine in Ancient Civilizations
    • The Rise of Medical Knowledge and Practice

  • Ancient and Classical Medicine

    • Early Healing Practices in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China
    • Greek Medicine: Hippocrates and Galen
    • Medicine in the Roman Empire
    • Traditional Medicine in India and the Middle East

  • Medieval Medicine

    • The Influence of Christianity on Medicine
    • Islamic Medicine and the Preservation of Ancient Knowledge
    • The Role of Monasteries and Islamic Hospitals
    • The Plague and Public Health in Medieval Europe

  • The Renaissance and the Birth of Modern Medicine

    • The Scientific Revolution and Its Impact on Medicine
    • Andreas Vesalius and the Study of Human Anatomy
    • Paracelsus and the Transformation of Medical Philosophy
    • The Rise of Surgery as a Profession

  • The Age of Enlightenment: Medicine and the Rational Mind

    • The Emergence of Empirical Medicine
    • Development of Vaccines and the Smallpox Inoculation
    • Advances in Anatomy, Physiology, and Public Health
    • The Foundation of Modern Hospitals and Medical Institutions

  • The Industrial Revolution and Medical Advances

    • The Impact of Industrialization on Public Health
    • The Discovery of Germ Theory: Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch
    • Advancements in Surgical Techniques and Anesthesia
    • The Rise of Medical Specialties and Professionalization

  • The 19th Century: A Medical Transformation

    • The Development of Modern Hospitals and Sanitation
    • The Birth of Public Health Movements and Epidemiology
    • The Rise of Medical Education and the Role of Universities
    • Psychiatry and the Treatment of Mental Illness

  • The 20th Century: Medical Innovation and Challenges

    • The Discovery of Antibiotics: Penicillin and Beyond
    • The Rise of Radiology, Imaging, and Medical Technologies
    • The Development of Vaccines and Disease Eradication
    • The Emergence of Global Health and Public Health Crises

  • Medicine in the Global Context

    • The History of Medicine in Non-Western Cultures
    • Globalization and the Spread of Medical Knowledge
    • The Rise of International Health Organizations
    • The Politics of Health: Access, Equity, and Policy

  • Contemporary Medicine: Challenges and Frontiers

    • The Future of Medical Research and Biotechnology
    • Ethical Issues in Modern Medicine
    • The Global Fight Against Emerging Diseases
    • The Integration of Traditional and Modern Medicine

  • Conclusion: The Future of Medicine

    • Reflecting on the History of Medicine
    • The Interplay Between Science, Technology, and Humanity
    • Directions for Future Medical Advances

  • Appendices

    • Timeline of Key Medical Discoveries and Milestones
    • Glossary of Medical Terms
    • Further Reading and Resources

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