9780443438769 - episodes in the history of medical science: discovery meets orthodoxy von rees (3 Ergebnisse)
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Zustand: New. Examines key medical breakthroughs from ancient times to the modern era and the resistance they faced within the scientific communityProvides context for present-day disease protection by exploring specific historical medical and scientific.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology, Academic Press Feb 2026, 2026
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Episodes in the History of Medical Science: Discovery Confronts Orthodoxy highlights key moments in history where scientific and medical advances faced acceptance and rejection by the prevailing orthodoxy. This book places present-day disease protection in context by exploring significant med…ical and scientific theories, their success stories, challenges, and the frequent resistance to new ideas. It shows how acceptance of scientific discoveries often lags due to conservatism within the scientific community and broader socio-political and cultural influences. The book examines the origins of medical theory and practice, from the revolutionary ideas of Hippocrates and Galen to the rise of Islamic Medicine and the scholasticism of the Middle Ages. It covers the arrival of syphilis in Europe and the ensuing medical debates, the historical battle against smallpox through variolation and vaccination, and the skepticism faced by groundbreaking discoveries in the 19th and 20th centuries. Key topics include the gene debate, the thalidomide tragedy, the antibody revolution, and the paradigm shift in understanding stomach ulcers. The narrative also addresses the modern era's anti-vaccinationism and vaccine hesitancy, emphasizing the ongoing tension between scientific integrity and public acceptance. Episodes in the History of Medical Science: Discovery Confronts Orthodoxy is a valuable resource for medical professionals, researchers, historians, and students. It underscores the importance of scientific and medical integrity, the pursuit of truth, and validated scientific communication. By providing historical insights and examples of perseverance in the face of skepticism, this book offers valuable lessons for improving public health and understanding the dynamic journey of medical science.
