To See with a Better Eye

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The biography delves into the life of René Laennec, renowned for inventing the stethoscope, by utilizing extensive primary sources such as patient records, lecture notes, and letters. Jacalyn Duffin places Laennec in the context of post-Revolutionary France, revealing his active role in the significant social and intellectual transformations of the era. This work challenges the hagiographic portrayals of Laennec, presenting a nuanced exploration of his character and contributions to medicine and education.