Human anatomy and physiology: western ideas presented for the education of Chinese medical staff. Colour lithographs, 1956.

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<p>A set of 15 Chinese posters dating from the mid-1950s when the Communists were starting to implement a basic healthcare system. Given the level of detail contained in the illustrations, they were apparently intended for the  training of doctors and medical personnel. The illustrations are printed from coloured drawings, possibly derived from existing illustrations in western sources. All text in Chinese</p>

Human anatomy and physiology: western ideas presented for the education of Chinese medical staff. Colour lithographs, 1956.

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