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William Harvey : and the mechanics of the heart / Jole Shackelford.

Author/creator Shackelford, Jole
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Description141 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Oxford portraits in science
Oxford portraits in science. ^A402128
Contents A young physician in Shakespeare's England -- The circulation of the blood -- Royal physician and scholar -- The reception of Harveys ideas -- Harveys last years and his legacy.
Abstract A biography of the eminent seventeenth century physician and scientist who discovered the functions of the heart, arteries, and veins in the circulation of blood.
Bibliography noteChronology: p. 134-135.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 136-137) and index.
LCCN 2003007746
ISBN0195120493 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780195120493 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

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