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OverviewThis richly illustrated narrative spans the entire history of medicine, from the prehistoric trepanning of skulls to modern microsurgery. It includes a comprehensive timeline as well as informative, detail-rich sections on traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine. The future of medicine, medical research, and treatments are engagingly presented. Readers are introduced to Nobel Prize winners and women in medicine. The material is displayed in a rich visual presentation that makes the flow of history and historical details truly enjoyable--supported with maps, charts, illustrations, photographs, facts and figures, lists, anecdotes, and other fascinating tidbits of information. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gill DaviesPublisher: Rosen Young Adult Imprint: Rosen Young Adult Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.635kg ISBN: 9781448847969ISBN 10: 1448847966 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 30 August 2011 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSeries Review: History Timelines ...as reference sources, they are extremely useful. The concise explanations, paired with what would otherwise be an unwieldy chronology, help situate events in history and geography. Worldwide events, civilizations, and discoveries are given similar weight, making the books an excellent starting point for the less-covered histories of, for example, the ancient Americas or Eastern medicine. --School Library Journal Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |