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_aIles, George, _d1852-1942 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLittle Masterpieces of Science: Health and Healing |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-11-13 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aEscape from pain: the history of a discovery / Sir James Paget, M.D. -- Jenner and Pasteur / Sir J.R. Bennett, M.D. -- Pasteur and his work / Patrick Geddes, and J. Arthur Thomson -- Tuberculosis and its prevention / T.M. Prudden, M.D. -- Malaria and mosquitoes / G.M. Sternberg, M.D. -- The art of prolonging life / Robson Roose, M.D. -- Natural life and death; Rules of health / B.W. Richardson, M.D. -- Care of the eyes / Buel P. Colton -- Progress of medicine in the nineteenth century / J.S. Billings, M.D. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Sigal Alon, Marcia Brooks, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Little Masterpieces of Science: Health and Healing" by George Iles is a collection of essays on medical advancements written in the late 19th century. This volume features contributions from notable medical writers, discussing pivotal discoveries that have transformed health care, particularly the prevention and treatment of diseases. The book highlights the evolution of medical practices, focusing on the importance of an understanding of health maintenance and disease prevention. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the vital role that modern medicine plays in enhancing health and reducing suffering. George Iles outlines the transformative impact of anesthesia, particularly through the historical narratives surrounding the use of nitrous oxide and chloroform, highlighting how their advent revolutionized surgical practices by making painful operations bearable. The discussion sets the stage for further exploration of notable figures in the field, like Sir James Paget, and leads into themes of collaboration between physicians and innovators, rooting the importance of health maintenance in societal development. This initial section establishes a foundation for continued exploration into various medical advances and their implications for public health. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMedicine -- History | ||
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