Lectures on the Principles and Practice of Physic, Vol. 1 of 2: Delivered at King’s College, London (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Watson

 
9780332967417: Lectures on the Principles and Practice of Physic, Vol. 1 of 2: Delivered at King’s College, London (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a classic collection of medical lectures from the 19th century. This two-volume set opens with Volume I, presenting the foundations of the Principles and Practice of Physic.

This edition compiles Thomas Watson’s early lectures delivered at King’s College, London, offering a practical, classroom-based look at how physicians approached disease, diagnosis, and treatment. It provides a historical view of medical reasoning and the core topics that shaped clinical thinking for students and practitioners of the era.

  • Foundations of pathology and the study of disease processes.
  • Discussion of inflammation, hemorrhage, dropsies, and other morbid states.
  • Insights into the brain and nervous system, with a focus on clinical observation.
  • Guidance on using lecture material as a text-book for students and learners.
Ideal for readers of medical history, students seeking a grounded classic text, and anyone interested in the evolution of clinical practice.

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