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OverviewExploring the mysteries behind some of the most infamous and peculiar medical cases, this fascinating book chronicles the strange history of healing and medicine. Questions such as Was hemlock the cause of Socrates' death? and Is it true that tobacco can be used to cure ulcers? are discussed in detail, as are the origins of medicine and the evolution of medical tools through the centuries. From the days of folk healers to the complexities of modern surgery, all aspects of one of the oldest and most interesting branches of science are covered in this volume. Explorando los misterios detrás de algunos de los casos de la medicina más infames y raros, este libro fascinante cuenta la historia extraña de la curación y la medicina. Se discuten en detalle preguntas como ¿Fue la cicuta la causante de la muerte de Sócrates? y ¿Es cierto que el tabaco se utilizaba para curar las úlceras? Desde los días de los antiguos curanderos a la complejidad de la cirugía moderna, todos los aspectos de una de las ramas de la ciencia más antiguas e interesantes se abarcan en este volumen. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Luciano Sterpellone , Carola MorenoPublisher: Ediciones Robinbook Imprint: Ediciones Robinbook Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.10cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9788496924598ISBN 10: 8496924599 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 04 August 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Language: Spanish Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLuciano Sterpellone is a clinical pathologist and the author of Hollywood Hospital. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |