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The Practice of Physick by Alexander Gordon
On Being a Physician - And a Patient - In the 18th Century
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The examination of 18th-century medicine reveals the tumultuous landscape of medical practices during a time of significant change. Author Alexander Gordon, a Georgian doctor, faced backlash for his groundbreaking findings on puerperal fever transmission, leading to his exile. His nearly complete manuscript, The Practise of Physick, offers a vivid portrayal of medical beliefs and methods, including controversial treatments like bleeding and leeching. Now reworked by Doctor Peter Bennett, this work sheds light on the rationales behind now-obsolete practices, aiming to restore Gordon's place in medical history.
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The Practice of Physick by Alexander Gordon, Peter Bennett
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- 2011
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- Title
- The Practice of Physick by Alexander Gordon
- Subtitle
- On Being a Physician - And a Patient - In the 18th Century
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Bennett
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse UK
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9781456775056
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The examination of 18th-century medicine reveals the tumultuous landscape of medical practices during a time of significant change. Author Alexander Gordon, a Georgian doctor, faced backlash for his groundbreaking findings on puerperal fever transmission, leading to his exile. His nearly complete manuscript, The Practise of Physick, offers a vivid portrayal of medical beliefs and methods, including controversial treatments like bleeding and leeching. Now reworked by Doctor Peter Bennett, this work sheds light on the rationales behind now-obsolete practices, aiming to restore Gordon's place in medical history.