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### System of Ophthalmology Vol. VII. The Foundation of Ophthalmology by Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, 1968 ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as AS NEW. This is the 1968 edition, first published in 1962. No dust jacket, the book is covered with a rich Maroon Linen cloth, with the title and author's name along the narrow spine. There is no foxing or bumping, and no inscriptions. The page edges are white. There are four hundred and seventy-four illustrations and eleven coloured plates. ## ## Purchasing multiple titles or placing international orders? Send me a message for a personalised quote and discounted rates via the 'Contact Seller' option. This book is heavy and packed with text and images, some of which are in colour. ## OUR IMAGES: We provide at least two images of each book or map in our inventory; no stock images are used. Due to the pristine condition of these books, we believe it is unwise to open them for internal photographs; however, we will still supply two external images. ## READ ON: When you view the photos, you'll see exactly what you are purchasing, not some stock image. READ ON for more information and details about the book and publisher, where relevant. ## ## The Foundation of Ophthalmology is more than a textbook ? it is a testament to the pursuit of visual truth across centuries. In Duke-Elder?s hands, the eye becomes a symbol of inquiry and identity, its layered anatomy reflecting the layered history of thought. This volume stands as the intellectual foundation of ophthalmology, where biology meets philosophy, and where the science of seeing becomes a lens for understanding the self. ## ## Volume VII of Sir Stewart Duke-Elder?s monumental System of Ophthalmology explores the philosophical, anatomical, and evolutionary foundations of the field. Titled The Foundation of Ophthalmology, this 1968 edition offers an insightful overview of the core principles underpinning modern ophthalmology ? synthesising centuries of inquiry into a cohesive perspective on vision science.## ## Structured with intellectual rigour and historical breadth, the book examines the biological development of the visual apparatus from its embryological origins to its complex adult architecture. Duke-Elder employs his characteristic elegance and precision to dissect the eye not merely as a physical organ but as a product of evolutionary adaptation, neurological orchestration, and sensory necessity. ## ## Topics include early ocular embryogenesis, the gradual development of the retina, the weaving of visual pathways, and the connection between systemic physiology and ocular health. Far from being just anatomical, this volume explores epistemology ? examining how vision has been understood across cultures, and how the eye has acted as both a mirror and metaphor for human understanding.## ## He explores both ancient and modern perspectives, from the basic theories of Galen and Vesalius to the paradigm shifts caused by optics, microscopy, and cellular biology. The book pays homage to ophthalmology?s unsung intellectual ancestors and traces the field?s development from mystical speculation to scientific precision.## ## Richly illustrated and densely footnoted, this volume rewards careful reading. It is both a practical reference and a contemplative work, designed not only to inform but to inspire reflection on the origins and meaning of sight itself. ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please note. FREE SHIPPING is only available within the UK. Please contact me for a shipping quote to your country. ####.
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