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General Pathology (Classic Reprint): An Introduction to the Study of Medicine, Being a Discussion on the Development and Nature of Processes of Disease - Softcover
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An accessible introduction to how diseases develop, guiding readers through the science of pathology and its history.
This edition presents pathology as the study of disease, tracing ideas from ancient humoral theory to modern concepts. It emphasizes the development and nature of pathological processes, with clear links between health and disease and an eye toward how ideas evolve over time.
The book frames pathology as an introductory, general outline that connects clinical observations to laboratory concepts, while acknowledging the limits of technique and the value of historical context. It foregrounds the anatomic-histological view of disease and the importance of understanding processes from a dynamic, rather than purely descriptive, standpoint.
- Explains how early ideas, such as humoral pathology, evolved into current theories of disease and health, including figures like Hippocrates, Galen, and Paracelsus.
- Describes how pathological change is viewed as disturbances in the relationship of bodily processes, not just a single formula or symptom.
- Offers a framework for visualizing disease through tissue and cellular changes, linking structure to function and outcomes.
- Highlights the role of heredity, immunity, bacteria, and clinical observation in forming a comprehensive understanding of pathology.
Ideal for readers beginning a study of medicine or anyone seeking a concise overview of how pathology investigates disease and its history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of infectious disease, tracing its history from ancient miasma theory to the groundbreaking discoveries of Pasteur and Koch in the 19th century. The author provides a comprehensive overview of pathogenic bacteria and their roles in disease, discussing topics such as infection, immunity, and the development of antibiotics. The book also explores the fascinating interplay between bacteria and the human body, examining how bacteria can cause disease while also being essential for certain bodily functions. Through its examination of the nature of disease and the ongoing battle against infection, this book sheds light on one of the most fundamental aspects of human health and the remarkable resilience of the human body. 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 # 9781330358122_0
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