A history of anatomy : the post-Vesalian era / by T.V.N. Persaud.

Author/creator Persaud, T. V. N.
Format Book
Publication InfoSpringfield, IL : Charles C Thomas Publisher, ©1997.
Descriptionxiii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 327-344) and index.
Acquisitions source Laupus- Robert W. Cihak History of Medicine Collection
LCCN 97003002
ISBN0398067724
ISBN9780398067724

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Laupus Books - Stacks QS 11.1 P466H 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold