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100 1 _aHolmes, Oliver Wendell,
_d1809-1894
245 1 0 _aMedical Essays, 1842-1882
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-29
505 0 _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
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMedicine
653 _aEducation, Medical -- Massachusetts -- 19th century
653 _aHomeopathy
653 _aLibraries, Medical -- Massachusetts -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2700
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