On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals

William Harvey's On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals is a classic work of the scientific revolution and of modern medicine, for in it he famously argued, with extensive evidence based on dissections and vivisections, for the circulation of the blood. It also overturned the longstanding theories of the heart's movement and function. This new edition is suitable for classroom use and for general interest. In addition to an updated translation, it also contains an introductory essay and footnotes.

About the author

Jarrett A. Carty is an Associate Professor at the Liberal Arts College, Concordia University, Montreal.

Product details

• Authors: William Harvey
• Assisted by: Jarrett A. Carty (Editor)
• Publisher: Resource Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.08.2016
• EAN: 9781498235082
• ISBN: 978-1-4982-3508-2
• No. of pages: 116
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 157 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous