9781330887745 - Hysteria: Six Lectures Delivered to the Students of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, 1866 (Classic Reprint) de Skey, Frederic C. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book gathers six lectures delivered by the author to students at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in 1866. Primarily concerned with the state of medical knowledge at the time, the author argues that many diseases result from weakened vitality, a perspective that challenges the prevalent beliefs of the day, which attributed most illnesses to excessive vitality and strength. It instead promotes the use of tonics, wine, and rest as remedies to increase energy and improve overall health. The author aims to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the nature of common diseases and their treatment, while also offering insights into the evolution of medical thought and practice in the mid-nineteenth century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.