One hundred and twenty-four selections survey the outstanding writings and discoveries in all aspects of medicine

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Follows the advance of western medicine from ancient Greece, through the contributions of the great Islamic physicians, to modern day miracles such as antibioti

Over 900 anatomical, medical, and scientific illustrations available for general re-use and adaptation free of normal copyright restrictions.

The field of disability studies significantly contributes to contemporary discussions of the marginalization of and social justice for individuals with disabili