Description
In the Middle Ages, surgery was performed by barbers due to their skill with sharp instruments. In the mid-19th century, a grand exhibition of the effects of laughing gas inadvertently led to the discovery of anesthesia. Three decades later, Louis Pasteur enjoyed a crucial breakthrough in his search for vaccinations because his assistant decided, against his orders, to take a vacation. Here, cardiac surgeon and professor of medical history Jean-Noël Fabiani stitches together the most significant and intriguing episodes from the history of medicine, from chance breakthroughs to hard-fought scientific discoveries.
Item #: 1919291
• Diamond code: FEB201973
• ISBN: 9781910593790
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