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Twelve lectures (30 min. each) that discuss the history of the development of Western scientific medicine, set against character studies of twelve of the greatest physicians since classical times.
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LibraryThing member addunn3
In a series of lectures the author explores the progress of medicine through the ages. Very interesting listening.
LibraryThing member datrappert
Dr. Nuland is an extraordinary guide through some of the biggest discoveries and advancements in medical history. He is one one the best lecturers I have listened to in the Great Courses. Sadly, he passed away at age 84 in 2014, but listening to him in this course recorded perhaps ten years
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earlier, he sounds like a young man. If you can deal with some of the visceral aspects of this--autopsies, reports of vivisection, disgusting diseases--you'll be enlightened (and entertained). Highly recommended. Show Less