Hardcover. Zustand: G. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: G. Dr. Vassily S. Yanovsky, (1906-1989) , born in the Soviet Union, studied medicine at the Sorbonne, arrived in the US 1942. Black boards, gilt writing on the spine. Clean, good binding, no former owner's name inside, DJ has creases, edge tears at the spine. This book is about the philosophical basis of medicine and the challenges faced by the medical profession. Book has five parts, a Conclusion and Notes.