Doctors: The Illustrated History of Medical Pioneers

by Sherwin B. Nuland

Book Overview

National Book Award-winner and surgeon Sherwin B. Nuland tells the extraordinary story of the development of modern medicine through compelling studies of the great innovators and pioneers. Artfully selected illustrations bring the history of medicine to life as never before.

This brilliant collection of life portraits of physician scientists shows how their deeds and determination paved the way for future breakthroughs in medicine.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579127789
• ISBN13: 9781579127787
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 4.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 9.0" x 10.5"