Strange Medicine: A Shocking History of Real Medical Practices Through the Ages

by Nathan Belofsky

Book Overview

Discover the astonishing and peculiar history of medicine with this perfect gift for history buffs, doctors, and anyone looking to be amazed by the brilliant and bizarre ideas that shaped the world of medicine as we know it.

From the use of electric eels in ancient Egypt to medieval dentists burning candles to combat invisible worms, this book uncovers the weirdest medical practices throughout history, highlighting the most dubious ideas,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399159959
• ISBN13: 9780399159954
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Tarcherperigee
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.4" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher