Clinical Experiments, Histories, And Dissections (1682)

By Francis Home

Book Overview

Clinical Experiments, Histories, And Dissections is a book written by Francis Home and published in 1682. The book is a collection of case studies, clinical experiments, and dissections that Home conducted during his medical career. It is written in English, and covers a wide range of medical topics, including anatomy, surgery, and pathology. The book is divided into three sections: the first section contains case histories of patients with various diseases and conditions, along with Home's observations and treatments. The second section details Home's clinical experiments, which were conducted in order to test various medical theories and treatments. The third and final section of the book is dedicated to Home's dissections, which provide detailed anatomical descriptions of various organs and structures in the human body.Throughout the book, Home emphasizes the importance of careful observation and experimentation in medicine. He also advocates for a more empirical approach to medical practice, in which treatments are based on evidence rather than tradition or superstition. Overall, Clinical Experiments, Histories, And Dissections is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of modern medicine. It is a valuable resource for medical historians, as well as anyone interested in the history of science and medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104634678
• ISBN13: 9781104634674
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"