William Harvey and the mechanics of the heart / Jole Shackelford.
- Shackelford, Jole.
- Date:
- 2003
- Books
About this work
Description
A biography of the eminent seventeenth century physician and scientist who discovered the functions of the heart, arteries, and veins in the circulation of blood.
Publication/Creation
New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Physical description
141 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm.
Contributors
Contents
A young physician in Shakespeare's England -- The circulation of the blood -- Royal physician and scholar -- The reception of Harveys ideas -- Harveys last years and his legacy.
Bibliographic information
Chronology: p. 134-135.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 136-137) and index.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status History of MedicineBZP (Harvey)Open shelves
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Identifiers
ISBN
- 0195120493