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The Invention of Surgery

A History of Modern Medicine

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A fascinating history of surgery, chronicling centuries of scientific breakthroughs by pioneering doctors, is presented by Dr. David Schneider in this in-depth exploration. With firsthand experience in the field, Schneider traces the evolution of surgery from the perilous practices of ancient Greek physicians to the transformative "implant revolution" of the twentieth century. The narrative highlights the lives and contributions of dynamic historical figures who advanced the understanding of disease, infection, and the powerful role of surgery in patient care. It connects the rise of surgical practices with significant medical advancements, including the evolution of medical education, the transformation of hospitals into healing environments, the development of antibiotics, and innovations in technology such as transistors and polymer science. Schneider argues that surgery continues to evolve, driven by new technologies that reinvent both surgical practices and the nature of implants. He poses the question, “What’s next?” while analyzing how our perceptions of surgery have shifted alongside advancements in medicine, technology, and our understanding of the human body.

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The Invention of Surgery, David Schneider

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2021
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Titre
The Invention of Surgery
Sous-titre
A History of Modern Medicine
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2021
Format
souple
Pages
384
ISBN10
1643136941
ISBN13
9781643136943
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A fascinating history of surgery, chronicling centuries of scientific breakthroughs by pioneering doctors, is presented by Dr. David Schneider in this in-depth exploration. With firsthand experience in the field, Schneider traces the evolution of surgery from the perilous practices of ancient Greek physicians to the transformative "implant revolution" of the twentieth century. The narrative highlights the lives and contributions of dynamic historical figures who advanced the understanding of disease, infection, and the powerful role of surgery in patient care. It connects the rise of surgical practices with significant medical advancements, including the evolution of medical education, the transformation of hospitals into healing environments, the development of antibiotics, and innovations in technology such as transistors and polymer science. Schneider argues that surgery continues to evolve, driven by new technologies that reinvent both surgical practices and the nature of implants. He poses the question, “What’s next?” while analyzing how our perceptions of surgery have shifted alongside advancements in medicine, technology, and our understanding of the human body.