A History of Medicine in 50 Discoveries
History in 50
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نقد و بررسی
September 1, 2017
Gr 7 Up-Tackling everything from Otzi, the Neolithic man who treated his tapeworm with a fungus, to the more recent (late 20th-century) realization that an extract from the artemisia plant can combat malaria, Vigliani and Eaton examine the history of medicine. The topics are arranged chronologically, and the narrative thoughtfully weaves together the seemingly disparate worlds of ancient and modern medicine, reminding readers that current lifesaving advances are often based on the work of ancient medical practitioners, folk medicine traditions, and plant knowledge. Chapters are comprehensible and short (approximately five pages in length) and contain colorful illustrations as well as boxes highlighting related subjects of interest. Chapter endnotes and bibliographical sources are extensive. VERDICT Bloodletting, organ transplants, the discovery of DNA-it's all here. Those who tackle this book from cover to cover will be rewarded with an understanding of medical progress throughout history, while browsers are sure to return for more. Teachers will find a rich resource likely to spark further student research.-Ragan O'Malley, Saint Ann's School, Brooklyn
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November 1, 2017
Vigliani (obstetrics & gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical Sch., Brown Univ.) and Eaton (children's lit, Univ. of Rhode Island Graduate Sch. of Library and Information Studies; A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters) have compiled here the events that changed human health and treatment of disease through the ages. Appearing in roughly chronological order, some topics span centuries (massage from the seventh century BCE to modern day), while others focus on a single invention (the stethoscope in 1816) or discovery (X-rays in 1896). A thoughtful introduction notes that some findings were made independently of one another and that several theories (handwashing fights spread of infection) were ignored for many years. VERDICT The photos, graphics, and accessible text will appeal to a range of readers, from middle schoolers to adults.
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