A History of Medicine

A History of Medicine, 3rd Edition, is a textbook designed for survey courses in the subject. The volume introduces the medical history of both Western and non-Western cultures.

The text examines the major events, methodologies, and theories that have directed healing practices across history. Coverage addresses traditions across ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Scientific Revolution, and the Americas.

Intended to assist instructors teaching medical history within pre-professional training programs, this 464-page work includes 25 color and 25 black-and-white illustrations.