Obstetrics and gynecology
Subtitle: a history and iconography
By: Harold Speert.
Edition: Rev., 3rd ed. of Iconographia gyniatrica.
Publisher: Parthenon Pub. Group
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 540
Subjects: Gynecology -- History -- Pictorial works; Obstetrics -- History -- Pictorial works; Gynecology -- history -- Pictorial Works; Obstetrics -- history -- Pictorial Works
Genres: Pictorial works.; Pictorial Works.
Description: A revised edition of Iconographia Gyniatrica, the first comprehensive attempt to record the history of obstetrics and gynecology through pictures. With nearly 1000 illustrations, it provides a monumental historical scope extending through prehistory. Drawing upon masterpieces of art, archeology, and medicine throughout the ages, this work is the most complete pictorial record of the art and science of obstetrics and gynecology ever published. It includes female anatomy, midwifery, embryology, labor and complications, obstetrical instruments, newborns, nursing, contraception, and obstetric and gynecological surgery.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.