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Fielding Hudson Garrison

An Introduction to the History of Medicine

With Medical Chronology, Suggestions for Study and Bibliographic Data

Fielding Hudson Garrison

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Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026
Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies; History of medicine; History of engineering & technology
""An Introduction to the History of Medicine"" stands as a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the evolution of medical science and practice from ancient civilizations to the early 20th century. Written by the renowned medical historian Fielding H. Garrison, this work provides an exhaustive overview of the major figures, discoveries, and paradigm shifts that have shaped the healing arts. The text is meticulously organized, offering readers not only a narrative history but also a wealth of supplemental resources. It includes an extensive medical chronology that maps key milestones across centuries, alongside valuable suggestions for study and a robust bibliographic section. Garrison explores the transition from primitive medicine and superstitious practices to the rigorous clinical and laboratory-based approaches of the modern era.

By detailing the lives and contributions of pioneering physicians and researchers, ""An Introduction to the History of Medicine"" serves as both an essential reference for students and an engaging chronicle for anyone interested in the development of scientific thought. This work remains a foundational text in the field of medical historiography, celebrated for its breadth of scholarship and its clear, systematic presentation of how medical knowledge has advanced through the ages.

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Imprint:   Tradd Street Press
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 50mm
Weight:   1.365kg
ISBN:   9781025746869
ISBN 10:   1025746864
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