Trephining in Its Ancient and Modern Aspects

by John Fletcher Horne

Book Overview

A fascinating and informative survey of the history and contemporary practice of trephination, a surgical procedure involving the drilling of holes in the skull. With its detailed examination of cultural and medical attitudes towards this controversial and often misunderstood practice, this book offers a unique perspective on the complex relationship between medicine and society.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022776894
• ISBN13: 9781022776890
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"