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Oxford University Press - Mending Bodies, Saving Souls History

Name: Oxford University Press - Mending Bodies, Saving Souls History
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Explore the profound evolution of medical institutions with Mending Bodies, Saving Souls: A History of Hospitals. Published by Oxford University Press, this book offers a deep look into how hospitals transformed from simple houses of mercy into complex centers for clinical teaching, research, and advanced science. Through a series of twelve distinct episodes, the text examines hospitals in specific times and locations to illustrate the broader changes in medicine and therapeutics. You will follow the journey of these institutions as they shifted from spaces for birthing and dying to modern hubs of technology. Covering a vast timeline from ancient Greece to the era of AIDS, this history provides the context needed to understand the role and function of today's medical facilities. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the development of healthcare, medical history, and the societal impact of clinical institutions.

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Comprehensive historical timeline covering medical developments from ancient Greece through the era of AIDS.

Detailed examination of how hospitals evolved from houses of mercy to modern tools for confinement and research.

Twelve specific episodes that illustrate the history of hospitals across different times and geographic locations.

Insight into the transition of medical spaces from simple dwellings to advanced institutions of science and technology.

Provides a historical framework to better understand the structure and function of contemporary hospitals.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0195055233
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Engineering & Technology > Reference > History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 29 July 1999
Listed Since: 06 February 2007

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