02673cam a22003493u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450030001512640051001813000047002323360026002793370026003053380036003315000031003675050355003985080029007535201297007825340045020796530013021246530056021376530015021936530056022088560042022649990017023062700UtSlPG20260610133102.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHolmes, Oliver Wendell,d1809-189410aMedical Essays, 1842-1882 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-290 aHomoeopathy and its kindred delusions -- The contagiousness of puerperal fever -- Currents and counter-currents in medical science -- Border lines of knowledge in some provinces of medical science -- Scholastic and bedside teaching -- The medical profession in Massachusetts -- The young practitioner -- Medical libraries -- Some of my early teachers  aProduced by David Widger  a"Medical Essays, 1842-1882" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays focused on various topics in the medical field, written during the late 19th century. The essays tackle contemporary medical issues and controversies, illustrating Holmes's critical views on topics such as homoeopathy, medical practices, and the evolving medical profession. The collection serves as an exploration of medical science and education in his time, reflecting on the challenges and changes faced by practitioners in Massachusetts and beyond.  The opening of the collection introduces Holmes's thoughts on criticism and opposition he faced for his works. He reflects on how his ideas, especially regarding homoeopathy, met with resistance, indicating the contentious nature of medical discourse during that era. He discusses the interplay between personal belief and scientific understanding, highlighting the significance of self-awareness and humility in the face of prevailing medical theories. As he delves into the history of medical misconceptions and the impact of market-driven practices, Holmes sets the stage for a detailed examination of the ongoing struggles within the medical community to balance tradition with evolving scientific knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMedicine  aEducation, Medical -- Massachusetts -- 19th century  aHomeopathy  aLibraries, Medical -- Massachusetts -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2700  c44777d44777