A history of anatomy : the post-Vesalian era / by T.V.N. Persaud.
| Author/creator | Persaud, T. V. N. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Springfield, IL : Charles C Thomas Publisher, ©1997. |
| Description | xiii, 357 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Ch. 1. European renaissance and human anatomy-- 2. The immediate successors of Vesalius at Padua-- 3. From Padua to Leiden-- 4. The era of William Harvey-- 5. Physicians, surgeons, and anatomists-- 6. William Hunter and his legacy-- 7. The transcendent greatness of John Hunter-- 8. Professionalism and recognition-- 9. Ireland and anatomy-- 10. Scotland-- 11. Robert Knox: honor and tragedy-- 12. The anatomical literature after Vesalius-- 13. The human body revealed-- 14. Body snatchers and the trade in corpses-- 15. Legislation of human dissection-- 16. Germany-- 17. Anatomy in the new world--18. Fragments from the East. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-344) and index. |
| Acquisitions source | Laupus- Robert W. Cihak History of Medicine Collection |
| LCCN | 97003002 |
| ISBN | 0398067724 |
| ISBN | 9780398067724 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | QS 11.1 P466H 1997 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |