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Master the core ideas behind surgical practice with this classic collection of lectures.
This edition presents foundational concepts that link physiology, disease, and operative care, offering a historical view of how surgeons in Hunter’s era approached healing and treatment. The material emphasizes guiding principles, not just techniques, helping readers see why certain methods were chosen and how they were understood at the time.
The book introduces readers to the science behind surgery, with a focus on how the body responds to injury and illness. It covers topics such as inflammation, the healing process, and the ways surgeons analyzed disease to inform practice. Clear explanations, practical illustrations, and case-based commentary illuminate why early surgeons thought and acted as they did, making it valuable for students and historians alike.- Grounding in fundamental physiology that informs surgical decisions.
- Exploration of inflammation, adhesion, suppuration, and ulceration as parts of healing.
- Practical illustrations and discussions of injuries, wounds, and procedures.
- Context for how 18th‑century surgeons analyzed disease to guide treatment.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the collected writings of well-respected surgeon John Hunter, comprising the results of his keen observations and extensive experience. Hunter aimed to explain the general principles of surgery, believing these fundamental concepts to be necessary guides to practice. The author intended to cover the most interesting parts of surgery, particularly subjects on which he had made many new and, he hoped, useful observations. Hunter also aimed to correct the errors of previous physiologists, who often attempted to explain vital actions using mechanical or chemical operations. Instead, the author contends that physiological actions should be understood as arising from the vital principle, a unique property of living matter that must be considered in any scientific exploration of life. This book presents a wealth of insights on surgery that will prove invaluable to both students and practitioners alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260273406_0
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