Is medicine still good for us? : a primer for the 21st century / Julian Sheather ; general editor: Matthew Taylor.

  • Sheather, Julian
Date:
2019
  • Books

About this work

Description

"Is medicine still good for us? sets out the facts about our medical establishments in a clear, engaging style, interrogating the ethics of modern practices and the impact they have on all our lives." -- Provided by publisher.

Publication/Creation

London : Thames and Hudson, 2019.

Physical description

143 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps ; 23 cm.

Series

Contributors

Contents

The development of medicine -- How efective is medicine? -- The medicalizaiton of living and dying -- Why modern medicine needs to change -- Conclusion.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-137) and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    W50 2019S53i
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780500294581
  • 0500294585