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Renaissance Medicine

Pages
418
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

Vivian Nutton's 'Renaissance Medicine' offers a detailed examination of medical practices and theories during one of history's most dynamic periods. The book explores how the understanding of the human body and disease evolved, influenced by new discoveries and cultural changes. It provides a thorough look at the physicians, treatments, and medical institutions that shaped health care in the Renaissance.

About the author

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Vivian Nutton

Vivian Nutton is a historian of medicine. Their major work, The Western medical tradition, offers a detailed exploration of medical history. Readers interested in the evolution of healthcare will appreciate their clear and authoritative writing.