New Medical Challenges during the Scottish Enlightenment (Clio Medica 78) (Clio Medica)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Editions Rodopi BV.
Published: December 1, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 392
ISBN-13: 9789042018143
Subjects: British & Irish history: c 1700 to c 1900; History of medicine; Medical; Scotland; History
First sentence: In 1818, during a series of interviews with hospital managers, physicians and surgeons, a special committee appointed by the General Court of Contributors sought to probe a number of problems and deficiencies in the operation of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Description: Covers health studies and the history of medicine in Scotland from the 18th Century.