Cellular Pathology as Based Upon Physiological and Pathological Histology: Twenty Lectures Delivered in the Pathological Institute of Berlin During the Months of February, March and April, 1858 (Class - Hardcover

Rudolf Virchow

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265366623 ISBN 13: 9780265366622

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the cellular basis of life and disease through Virchow’s classic lectures.

This volume presents the 19th‑century study that shaped modern pathology, showing how cellular processes drive both physiology and illness. From the unity of life to the shift away from purely humoral ideas, it offers a clear foundation for understanding how tissues respond to injury and disease.

This edition gathers insightful lectures delivered in Berlin, highlighting the shift toward a cellular view of health. It blends historical perspective with practical observations, using microscopic evidence to explain how life’s building blocks interact in health and disease.

• Foundational concepts of cellular pathology and its relation to physiology
• Historical context for how medical theory evolved toward tissue‑level explanations
• Accessible discussion of microscopic observations and their implications
• Conversations about terminology and how language shapes medical understanding

Ideal for readers of medical history and students seeking a clear, foundational text on the cellular nature of life and disease.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265366623
• ISBN 13: 9780265366622
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 578