The Masters of Medicine - Our Greatest Triumphs in the Race to Cure Humanity s Deadliest

An in-depth look at the mavericks, moments, and mistakes that sparked the greatest medical discoveries in modern times--plus the cures that will help us live longer and healthier lives in this century . . . and beyond Human history hinges on the battle to confront our most dangerous enemies--the half-dozen diseases responsible for killing almost all of mankind. The story of our medical triumphs reveals an inspiring tapestry of human achievement, but the journey was far from smooth. It is a tale replete with dramatic episodes as spellbinding as any blockbuster Hollywood movie. ; In ; Readers will discover fascinating true stories throughout history, including: ; ;...

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Lam, Lam Andrew
• Publisher: Benbella Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.04.2023
• EAN: 9781637742631
• ISBN: 978-1-63774-263-1
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 236 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Biography: general, SCIENCE / History, MEDICAL / History, History of Medicine, History of Science, Biography: science, technology and medicine, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Medical (inc Patients)