Understanding the liver : a history / Thomas S. Chen, Peter S. Chen
1984, First Edition. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #241488
ISBN: 0313234728
Series; Contributions in medical history 0147-1058 ; no. 14. Physical description; viii, 293 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes indexes. Bibliography: p. [203]-270. Summary; The authors explore the history of man's thoughts about hepatic structure, function, and disorders, both chronologically and thematically. The first two chapters present the anatomy and physiology of the liver as explained through the ages. Subsequent chapters deal with hepatic function and disorders and therapies used to treat liver disease. The text is enhanced by chronological tables, extensive notes, and a bibliographic essay. Subjects; Bartholin, Thomas (1616-1680). Sherlock, Sheila Patricia Violet Dame (1918-2001). Medicine — History. Liver Diseases — history. Liver — physiology. Liver — Diseases. Liver — Diseases — History. Medicine — History. Liver — Physiology. Man — Liver — Diseases — to 1983. Hepatology. Medical / Gastroenterology. Health & Fitness / General. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated.
Price: €85.00