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A History of Medicine in 50 Discoveries

by Gale Eaton
VIGLIANI, Marguerite & . 288p. bibliog. illus. index. notes. Tilbury House. Jun. 2017. Tr $24.95. ISBN 9780884484004.
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Gr 7 Up—Tackling everything from Ötzi, the Neolithic man who treated his tapeworm with a fungus, to the more recent (late 20th-century) realization that an extract from the artemisia plant can combat malaria, Vigliani and Eaton examine the history of medicine. The topics are arranged chronologically, and the narrative thoughtfully weaves together the seemingly disparate worlds of ancient and modern medicine, reminding readers that current lifesaving advances are often based on the work of ancient medical practitioners, folk medicine traditions, and plant knowledge. Chapters are comprehensible and short (approximately five pages in length) and contain colorful illustrations as well as boxes highlighting related subjects of interest. Chapter endnotes and bibliographical sources are extensive.
VERDICT Bloodletting, organ transplants, the discovery of DNA—it's all here. Those who tackle this book from cover to cover will be rewarded with an understanding of medical progress throughout history, while browsers are sure to return for more. Teachers will find a rich resource likely to spark further student research.
Reviewed by Ragan O'Malley, Saint Ann's School, Brooklyn , Sep 01, 2017

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