This exploration of healing moves from ancient techniques and primitive treatments to the frontiers of medical technology, including miracle pharmaceuticals, unique health regimes, incredible recoveries, unusual birthing practices and the secrets of remarkable centenarians. Combining essays from some of America's foremost writers this book looks at some of the most important topics in the world of medicine.
- ISBN10 0136845495
- ISBN13 9780136845492
- Publish Date January 1992
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English