{"product_id":"the-history-of-medicine-in-twelve-objects-9780711294639","title":"The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author Dr Carol Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is \u003cb\u003epeppered with fascinating anecdotes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this unique history, you will discover how ill health has been with us for as long as humans have existed, as has the drive to treat and understand it. Over the course of centuries, the ways in which doctors have engaged with sickness has changed drastically, and \u003cb\u003eso too have the tools at their disposal\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd as these tools have morphed and evolved, \u003cb\u003eour knowledge of health and disease has expanded\u003c\/b\u003e. Medical theories have slowly advanced, allowing people to live longer and healthier lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 12 groundbreaking tools explored in this collection include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE TREPHINE\u003cbr\u003eTHE BONE SAW\u003cbr\u003eTHE MASK\u003cbr\u003eTHE MICROSCOPE\u003cbr\u003eTHE STETHOSCOPE\u003cbr\u003eTHE ETHER INHALER\u003cbr\u003eTHE HYPODERMIC SYRINGE\u003cbr\u003eTHE OBSTETRIC FORCEPS\u003cbr\u003eTHE X -RAY MACHINE\u003cbr\u003eTHE ECT MACHINE\u003cbr\u003eTHE HIP PROSTHESIS\u003cbr\u003eTHE HEART-LUNG MACHINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of these medical tools is truly astounding, revealing the true extent of human ingenuity, curiosity, and compassion. This is a book for anyone interested in medical history or looking for a fresh and dynamic take on their specialist subject. With her\u003cb\u003e immense knowledge and engaging writing style\u003c\/b\u003e, Dr Cooper delivers a history that is \u003cb\u003enot for the faint of heart.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 August 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 197 mm; Width 129 mm; Thickness 27 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarto Publishing PLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780711294639\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carol Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50207903809786,"sku":"9780711294639","price":7.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/9780711294639.jpg?v=1788232044","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-history-of-medicine-in-twelve-objects-9780711294639","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}