The Principles of Medicine: An Introduction to the Study of Special Pathology; A Text Book for Students; Being a Course of Lectures Delivered to the ... of Medicine and Surgery (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. R. Eggleston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331925656 ISBN 13: 9780331925654

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This introductory course in medicine lays out how disease works, from causes to diagnosis, in clear, student‑friendly language.

The Principles of Medicine offers a concise introduction for junior students to the study of special pathology. It explains the difference between pathology and therapeutics, and shows how environmental factors, metabolism, and microscopic life all influence disease. The book blends theory with practical methods, helping readers understand how doctors think, diagnose, and plan treatment.

Grounded in the science of medicine as a whole, this edition covers definitions, the nature of disease, etiology, the elements of illness, and core topics like diagnosis and prognosis. It emphasizes careful observation, multiple approaches to reasoning, and the practical aims of medical study.

• Two broad sections: pathology (disease phenomena) and therapeutics (healing methods).
• Foundational topics such as etiology, the elements of disease, diagnosis, and prognosis.
• A focus on how environment, metabolism, and physiology shape illness and care.
• A practical, student‑friendly approach suitable for beginners in medicine.

Ideal for readers beginning medical studies or those seeking a solid refresher on the basics of disease and medical reasoning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331925656
• ISBN 13: 9780331925654
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 132