The Evolution of Surgical Instruments: An Illustrated History from Ancient Times to the Twentieth Century (Norman Surgery Series)
A magnum opus . . . seems destined to become the authoritative  reference work in this area. --Iain MacIntyre, in Vesalius 12, no. 1 (2006).Encyclopedic review of surgical instruments ... remarkable source of information on a wide range of surgical topics from amputation to vaccination. --JAMA, Vol. 296, no. 6 (August 9, 2006)Magnificent, both in form and function . . . will become an invaluable addition to studies in the history of medicine. --Ira M. Rutkow, M.D., Dr. P.H.The most comprehensive work on this subject ever published . . . a  vital and unparalleled contribution. --Australia - New Zealand Journal of Surgery (April 2007)Un imposant travail, fruit de toute une vie de recherche sur l'instrumentation chirurgicale . . . Bravo pour ce travail magnifique et exhaustif. --Histoire des sciences médicales, Vol. XLI (2007)Very enjoyable reading for anyone involved in surgery. . . . I  would strongly recommend readers to have a look at this work. --John M. Fitzpatrick, in British Journal of Urology International  (Oct. 2006)Will be on the treasured shelves in the homes of every surgeon who  is dedicated and devoted to his art. --Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery [Br] (November 2006).[Presents] a welter of information, both quirky and technical, laced with Kirkup's love for his subject. . . . a beautiful book. --Antiques Trade Gazette, June 17, 2006[W]ill certainly become a standard reference text on the subject. Kirkup has traced the evolution of surgical instruments thoroughly . . . --Archives of Surgery, Vol. 142 (Aug. 2007)