American Surgery; An Illustrated History.

4to. xiv, [2], 638, [2] pp. 451 illustrations (171 in color), index. Crimson gilt-stamped cloth, dust-jacket. Fine. ISBN: 0316763527 Arranged in two sections, the first is a chronological history heavily illustrated. The second 'provides a complete history of the surgical specialties, including cardiothoracic, neurologic, ophthalmologic, and plastic surgeries.' Extra postage may be required.

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Written by a world-renowned historian of surgery, this volume is a masterful textual and pictorial history of the evolution of American surgery. Dr. Rutkow draws on his experience as a surgeon and a historian to provide an enlightening account of the development of surgery in the context of American social, economic, and political history. Interspersed with the narrative is an extraordinary collection of archival photographs and drawings, many of which have never before been published.The first section chronicles the history of American surgery from Native American practices and colonial times to the present. Particular attention is given to the professionalization and specialization of surgery, as well as to the influence of wars, technological advances, and other pivotal events on the profession. The second section details the history of specific surgical specialties. More than 1,000 biographical accounts of famous surgeons are deftly woven into the narrative.

Product Info

ISBN: 0316763527

ISBN-13: 9780316763523

Publisher: Lippincott-Raven, 1998.

Year: 1998

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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