Exploring the History of Medicine
by John Hudson Tiner Author
(From Amazon): From surgery to vaccines, man has made great strides in the field of medicine. Quality of life has improved dramatically in the last few decades alone, and the future is bright. But students must not forget that God provided humans with minds and resources to bring about these advances. A biblical perspective of healing and the use of medicine provides the best foundation for treating diseases and injury. In Exploring the History of Medicine, author John Hudson Tiner reveals the spectacular discoveries that started with men and women who used their abilities to better mankind and give glory to God. The fascinating history of medicine comes alive in this book, providing students with a healthy dose of facts, mini-biographies, and vintage illustrations. Includes chapter tests and index.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 9780890512487
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 21
- Pages
- 165
- Publisher
- Master Books
- Copyright
- 1999
Chapters
- 1 The First Physicians
- 2 Greek Medicine Goes Wrong
- 3 Fabric of the Body
- 4 Father of Modern Surgery
- 5 The Living River
- 6 The Invisible Kingdom
- 7 Triumph Over Smallpox
- 8 Davy Deadens Pain
- 9 Morton Defeats the Pain of Surgery
- 10 Death House in Vienna
- 11 The Chemist Who Became a Doctor
- 12 Joseph Lister Fights Infection
- 13 The Search for Disease Germs
- 14 Louis Pasteur Again
- 15 Dr. Lind's Limes
- 16 The Hidden Hunger
- 17 Mysterious Rays
- 18 Useful Radiation
- 19 Wonder Drugs
- 20 Mold Battles Bacteria
- 21 Medicine in Today's World
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