Proceedings of the Pathological Society of Philadelphia, Vol. 12

Fred H. Klaer

ISBN 10: 1528341309 / ISBN 13: 9781528341301

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book chronicles the proceedings of the Pathological Society of Philadelphia across 17 years from 1869 to 1885. A groundbreaking medical society, its members include some of the most respected pathologists of the era, many of whom served as the group's president. The book provides rare and firsthand insight into major medical topics of the day and the evolution of medical science in its infancy. The detailed case studies and meeting notes offer a unique perspective on the emerging scientific focus on the role of microorganisms in the development of pathology and disease. The book resembles a scientific diary of some of the most influential medical minds of the time, offering a unique window into the inception and progression of pathological science as we know it today. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Proceedings of the Pathological Society of Philadelphia, Vol. 12
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528341309
• ISBN 13: 9781528341301
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Medicine

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Synopsis

A historic medical proceedings volume from the Pathological Society of Philadelphia collects the society’s transactions from September 1908 through June 1909, offering a window into early 20th‑century pathology and clinical science. The pages bring together reviews, case notes, and new research presented by society members, highlighting how lab work and clinical observation were seen as complementary paths to medical progress.

Readers will encounter contemporary discussions of brain hemorrhage, vascular disease, infectious disease, and childhood pathology, along with illustrated card specimens and prescribing conundrums that reflect the era’s diagnostic approach. The material provides context for how physicians and researchers of the time combined laboratory insights with bedside observation to advance medical knowledge.

• In‑depth explorations of spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage and its vascular origins.


• Studies on pediatric pathology, including conditions affecting children’s development.


• Experimental work on immune methods and bacterial immunization in animal models.


• Notes on case reports, anatomical specimens, and the evolving understanding of disease processes.

Ideal for readers of historical medical journals, pathology enthusiasts, and professionals seeking insight into early 1900s scientific discourse.