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The Health Century Hardcover – August 18, 1987

by Edward Shorter Ph.D. (Author)
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A history of medical breakthroughs of the last fifty years focuses on key players and their biomedical advancements, from Watson and Crick's work with DNA to genetic engineering
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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Doubleday
  4. Publication date
    August 18, 1987
  5. ISBN-10
    0385242360
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0385242363
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Shorter's experience as a historian has sensitized him to a wide range of social issues including those in medicine ( Bedside Manners: the troubled history of doctors and patients , LJ 3/1/86). The Health Century is a departure from social history and offers a panoramic view of American advances in health care and research since 1887. Designed as a companion volume to the PBS TV series beginning this month, it highlights contributions of individuals and public and private institutions. Although not comprehensive, it does not neglect less glamorous fields such as aging. The book's currency and depth are particularly evident in areas such as molecular research and biotechnology. Recommended for public libraries and general health collections. Mary Hemmings, McGill Univ., Medical Lib., Montreal
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday; First Edition (August 18, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385242360
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385242363
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
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Edward Shorter

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Professor of the History of Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Currently doing research on the history of psychiatry and of psychopharmacology.

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