Medical Firsts: From Hippocrates to the Human Genome

by Robert E. Adler

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An exploration of medical discoveries-from the ancient Greeks to the present
""Always help, or at least do no harm."" Following this simple yet revolutionary idea, Hippocrates laid the foundation for modern medicine over two millennia ago. From the Hippocratic Oath to the human genome, from Pasteur's germ theory to the worldwide eradication of smallpox, Medical Firsts brings to life 2,500 years of medical advances and discoveries. Organized chronologically,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0471401757

ISBN13:9780471401759

Release Date:March 2004

Publisher:Trade Paper Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:1.16 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Age Range:14 years and up

Grade Range:Grade 9 and higher

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