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This open access book investigates psychiatry in Uganda during the years of decolonisation. It examines the challenges facing a new generation of psychiatrists as they took over responsibility for p……続きを見る

This open access book is the first comparative study of public, voluntary and private asylums in nineteenth-century Ireland. Examining nine institutions, it explores whether concepts of social class……続きを見る

This Open Access book combines philosophical and historical analysis of various forms of alternatives to mechanism and mechanistic explanation, focusing on the 19th century to the present. It addres……続きを見る

This open access book is a systematic update of the philosophical and scientific foundations of the biopsychosocial model of health, disease and healthcare. First proposed by George Engel 40 years a……続きを見る

Medical knowledge and practice changed profoundly during the medieval period. In this collection of over 100 primary sources, many translated for the first time, Faith Wallis reveals the dynamic wor……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY license and charts the rise and fall of various self-harming behaviours in twentieth-century Britain. It puts self-cutting and overdosing into historical persp……続きを見る

Este admirável volume reuniu especialistas de diversos campos do conhecimento para comentar a importância de 15 artigos clássicos associados à descoberta científica de Carlos Chagas, que completou c……続きを見る

**Winner of the 2023 William H. Welch Medal, sponsored by the American Association for the History of Medicine A revealing study of risky cures in classical Chinese pharmacy** At first glance, medic……続きを見る

This open access edited collection contributes a new dimension to the study of mental health and psychiatry in the twentieth century. It takes the present literature beyond the ‘asylum and after’ pa……続きを見る

In "On Acute Diseases," Hippocrates, often referred to as the Father of Medicine, presents a groundbreaking exploration of various acute ailments, advocating for a systematic method of observation a……続きを見る

In "Currents and Counter-Currents in Medical Science," Oliver Wendell Holmes presents a compelling critique of medical practices and philosophies prevailing in the 19th century. Employing a blend of……続きを見る

Hippocrates' "On the Articulations" stands as a seminal text in the canon of ancient medical literature, presenting a meticulous examination of human joints and articulations. With a blend of empiri……続きを見る

In "Homoeopathy and Its Kindred Delusions," Sr. Oliver Wendell Holmes rigorously critiques the pseudoscientific claims surrounding homeopathy, skillfully weaving a tapestry of medical history, philo……続きを見る

In "The Essentials of the Art of Medicine," Alfred Stillé crafts a seminal exploration of medical practice, intertwining clinical acumen with the humanistic elements essential to patient care. Throu……続きを見る

22個卸下心防的靜謐時光 與另一個靈魂，在人生一瞬的交會中 一起走上一小段路 《心靈時刻》是一部發人深省的紀實作品，也是一部最有溫度的療癒筆記，記錄了存在心理治療大師歐文・亞隆，在全新型態的會談實務中，……続きを見る

Dans 'La psychologie comme science naturelle, son présent et son avenir', Joseph-Remi-Leopold Delboeuf explore les fondements de la psychologie, la plaçant sous le signe du scientisme et des méthode……続きを見る

In "Old-Time Makers of Medicine," James J. Walsh presents a compelling exploration of the pioneering figures who shaped the field of medicine from antiquity to the modern era. Walsh's engaging narra……続きを見る

An unflinching examination of the moral and professional dilemmas faced by physicians who took part in the Manhattan Project. After his father died, James L. Nolan, Jr., took possession of a box of ……続きを見る

In time when coronavirus pandemic is raging all over the US with more than 740,000 confirmed cases and more than160,000 deaths, this book will show you the American reaction to the Spanish influenza……続きを見る

In "Subsidiary Notes as to the Introduction of Female Nursing into Military Hospitals in Peace and War," Florence Nightingale presents a detailed exploration of the role of female nurses within mili……続きを見る

In "The Treatment of Hay Fever by Rosin-Weed, Ichthyol and Faradic Electricity," George Frederick Laidlaw offers a pioneering examination of unconventional therapies for hay fever, an affliction tha……続きを見る

In "William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood," Thomas Henry Huxley undertakes an incisive exploration of the pioneering work of William Harvey, whose groundbreaking revelatio……続きを見る

In "Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer," John Kent delves into the complex interplay between disease and the human condition during a per……続きを見る

In "The √Üsculapian Labyrinth Explored; Or, Medical Mystery Illustrated," William Taplin embarks on an intricate journey through the complex world of medical science. Using a style rich in both scho……続きを見る

A “brilliant and sobering” (Paul Kennedy, Wall Street Journal) look at the history and human costs of pandemic outbreaks The World Economic Forum #1 book to read for context on the coronavirus outbr……続きを見る

In the satirical work "Medicina Flagellata; Or, The Doctor Scarify'd," the anonymous author employs a biting wit to critique the medical practices of the 17th century. The book deftly blends prose a……続きを見る

In "Medical Women," Sophia Jex-Blake navigates the socio-cultural landscape of 19th-century medicine, advocating for women's rightful place within the profession. Jex-Blake employs a compelling narr……続きを見る

Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of The Interpretation of Dreams provides an accessible and insightful edition of thi……続きを見る

In "Medical Essays, 1842-1882," Oliver Wendell Holmes presents a collection of insightful essays that navigate the intricate intersection of medicine, science, and philosophy during a transformative……続きを見る

In "Medical Life in the Navy," Gordon Stables offers a profound exploration of the medical practices and daily challenges encountered by naval personnel in the Victorian era. This meticulously detai……続きを見る