Medicine
A Magnificently Illustrated History
By Nick Taylor & Briony Hudson, MA(Hons) Museum Studies, BA(Hons) History
Harry Hartog's review
Explore the history of medicine in this illustrated guidebook. Learn about prosthetics, penicillin and the power of plants, the first vaccinations, historic hospitals, and what the future holds for medicine… - Harry Hartog Carindale
Description
From potions and ointments to modern day bionics, the journey through medicine has been one full of experiments, trials and breakthroughs. Humankind's battle to stay alive has been horrifying, bizarre and exhilarating, and there is still a long way to go.
Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retelling, timelines, newspaper articles and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of medicine in engaging and unusual ways - guaranteed to keep children gripped. With expert text written by pharmacy historian, Briony Hudson and stunning graphic artwork by Nick Taylor.
- ISBN:
- 9781787419377
- Format:
- Hardback
- Pages:
- 80
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Templar Books
- Imprint:
- Big Picture Press
- Weight:
- 782 g