Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine by Roy Porter

Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine

Roy Porter

199 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

nonfiction history science informative fast-paced

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An eminently readable, entertaining romp through the history of our vain and valiant efforts to heal ourselves. Mankind's battle to stay alive and healthy for as long as possible is our oldest, most universal struggle. With his characteristic wit ...

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