History of Medicine

This book identifies sixteen different aspects of medicine, each with its own challenges, solutions and remarkable stories. As well as making for a pacy and readable narrative, this innovative approach enable the reader to understand the context of medical developments without losing sight of their sheer excitement, importance and serendipity.

Dr Tim Hall is a writer and medic; and this accessible and informative book will appeal both to students and general readers. With illustrations by Quentin Blake.