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100 1 _aWalsh, James J.
_q(James Joseph),
_d1865-1942
245 1 0 _aMakers of Modern Medicine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-03
505 0 _aThe making of medicine -- Morgagni, father of pathology -- Auenbrugger, inventor of percussion -- Jenner, discoverer of vaccination -- Galvani, founder of animal electricity -- Laennec, Father of physical diagnosis -- The Irish school of medicine: Graves, Stokes, Corrigan -- Müller, father of German medicine -- Schwann, founder of the cell doctrine -- Claude Bernard, discoverer in physiology -- Pasteur, father of preventive medicine -- O'Dwyer, inventor of intubation.
508 _aProduced by Don Kostuch
520 _a"Makers of Modern Medicine" by James J. Walsh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book discusses key figures in the evolution of medicine, examining their contributions to the field and how their personal characteristics and societal contexts influenced their work. Each chapter provides insights into the lives and discoveries of these pioneers, highlighting their scientific and human dimensions. The opening of the volume sets the stage by emphasizing the importance of understanding the history of medicine to appreciate contemporary advancements. It critiques the tendency to overlook past contributions and stresses that many foundational ideas in medicine have emerged from young innovators. Through notable examples, Walsh introduces readers to significant figures such as Morgagni, Auenbrugger, and others, advocating for a recognition of their roles not just as scientists but as individuals shaped by their environments. The preface provides context for the essays included in the book, aiming to preserve these stories for future generations while celebrating the legacy of those who shaped modern medical practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMedicine -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35477
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