Physician: The Life of Paul Beeson

By Richard Rapport

Book Overview

Paul Beeson is one of the most influential and widely respected physicians of the twentieth century. Though proficient in the newest research and a discoverer of Interleukin-1 - which led to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569802033
• ISBN13: 9781569802038
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: UNKNO
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

A great doctor

Dr. Rapport has written an excellent and readable story about one of the most influential figure in modern medicine. At the same time that he has told us a facinating story about Dr. Beeson's life, he has explained some of the history of medicine during the 20th century. A wonderful book of interest to doctors and patients; here is hope for the medical profession.

A magnificant life in medicine

With great writing skill and a deep understanding of his subject, Dr. Rapport has managed to capture the essence of the life of one of the most influential doctors of the age. At the same time, the book describes many of the major clinical developments in medicine over the past one hundred years. A fine book that will interest not only doctors, but their patients as well.

Accurate portrayal of a great humanist-scientist-physician

I was a resident training under Dr.Beeson during his tenure as Chairman of Medicine at Yale. Many of those quoted in the text are old friends and colleagues. The qualities they describe, I can assure any reader, are not exaggerated. This is a compelling and readable account of a great man. Rapport has come close to identifying his essence. This is must reading for anyone trying to understand what makes a supremely good physician in a society undergoing profound social and complex technologic changes.

A pleasant surprise.

Read this book if you want to know what a real doctor does, if you want to know why health care is going down, if your other bedside books are putting you to sleep, no kidding!

20th century medicine

dr rapport has done a great job. It's easy to read, and thoughtful. It's a grand history of medicine in the 20th century