Overview
Compelling narrative and pictorial history by a noted medical historian of the invention and evolution of the stethoscope. This is a compelling narrative and pictorial history of the invention and evolution of the stethoscope. The distinguished author is Dr. M. Donald Blaufox, a leading figure on the medical community, noted medical historian, and co-author with N.H. Naqvi of Blood Pressure Measurement: An Illustrated History (Parthenon Publishing ISBN 1-85070-013-3). With information about the instrument and insights into the inventors, the book contains fascinating details about the development of the stethoscope from its beginnings as a simple wooden tube to the complex binaural devices used today. Includes bibliographic references and index.
Full Product Details
Author: M. Donald Blaufox (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USA) ,
M.D. Blaufox
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Informa Healthcare
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.580kg
ISBN: 9781850702788
ISBN 10: 1850702780
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 11 December 2001
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Out of stock
Reviews
"""this well-illustrated monograph is a useful addition to the history of medical diagnosis and technology."" - W. Bruce Fye, Mayo Clinic, in the Bulletin of the History of Medicine, 2003 ""a comprehensive collection of references."" - Arthur Hollman, Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, December 2002 ""Dr. M. Donald Blaufox has written the definitive work about the evolution of the stethoscope. In clear prose he describes the remarkable figures who argued about the stethoscope's superiority over immediate auscultation. The photographs of stethoscopes are arrestingThe last chapter of the book 'Current Practice' should be read by everyoneI enjoyed reading it."" - J. Willis Hurst, MD, Journal of the American Medical Association ""This is a fascinating book that would be enjoyed by all physicians."" - John F. Moran, MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, for Doody Review Services Promo Copy"
this well-illustrated monograph is a useful addition to the history of medical diagnosis and technology. - W. Bruce Fye, Mayo Clinic, in the Bulletin of the History of Medicine, 2003 a comprehensive collection of references. - Arthur Hollman, Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, December 2002 Dr. M. Donald Blaufox has written the definitive work about the evolution of the stethoscope. In clear prose he describes the remarkable figures who argued about the stethoscope's superiority over immediate auscultation. The photographs of stethoscopes are arrestingThe last chapter of the book 'Current Practice' should be read by everyoneI enjoyed reading it. - J. Willis Hurst, MD, Journal of the American Medical Association This is a fascinating book that would be enjoyed by all physicians. - John F. Moran, MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, for Doody Review Services Promo Copy
