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Joseph Lister: Father Of Modern Surgery

Joseph Lister: Father Of Modern Surgery

Truax, Rhoda

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ISBN10: 1163165077
ISBN13: 9781163165072
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Joseph Lister: Father Of Modern Surgery is a biography book written by Rhoda Truax. The book tells the story of Joseph Lister, a British surgeon who revolutionized the practice of surgery by introducing antiseptic techniques. The book covers Lister's life, from his childhood and education to his groundbreaking work in the field of surgery. Truax explores Lister's struggles and triumphs, including his development of carbolic acid as an antiseptic, which drastically reduced the risk of infection during surgical procedures. The book also delves into the societal and medical context of Lister's work, highlighting the resistance he faced from other surgeons and the impact of his discoveries on the medical field. Overall, Joseph Lister: Father Of Modern Surgery is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the pioneers who shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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