A History of Human Anatomy
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (907 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0398081042 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 404 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Target readers are medical professionals with a working knowledge of human anatomy and an interest in history.' --S. Moss/Choice/August 2015Professor D'Antoni in a Clinical Anatomy book review, explains 'This is a clever reminder by the authors that our current and evolving knowledge of the human frame could not have been possible without the evolution of human dissection. S. The information presented within the text is very factual Anatomists, historians, and laypersons interested in the history of anatomy and medicine would enjoy having this textbook on their bookshelves.' --Anthony V. The last two chapters were a delightful surprise; the authors covered anatomical societies and associations, and modern anatomy curricula in med
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This beautifully illustrated edition spans nearly four centuries of medical history. With the sheer volume of historical anatomy literature available, the authors followed a somewhat eclectic and selective course in presenting the most significant material in this work. The authors have attempted to present the big picture regarding the historic anatomists and movements that have shaped our current understanding of what we now call medical anatomy. These topics run the gamut from early pioneers in the art to the development of techniques that have propelled the study of anatomy to its current state. Not surprisingly, the study of human anatomy has progressed to
Persaud is Professor and Former Head of the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Manitoba, Canada.