Quotable Osler

William Osler, Th S Harding, Mark E Silverman, MD T JockMurray, Charles S Bryan

ISBN 10: 1930513348 / ISBN 13: 9781930513341

Published by American College of Physicians March 2003, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quotable Osler
• Publisher: American College of Physicians March 2003
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1930513348
• ISBN 13: 9781930513341
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used
• Seller catalogs:
  • Memoir / Biography

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Synopsis

He has been the subject of many articles and books, and Oslerian Societies around the world meet regularly to discuss his legacy. Sir William Osler's eloquent essays and speeches, laced with principles and precepts written in an aphoristic style, have influenced generations of physicians. Organized by topic and thoroughly indexed, The Quotable Osler is the ideal resource for those seeking an apt quote for an article or talk or for those wanting to sample his thought-provoking and uplifting messages. Filled with Osler's best sayings and writings, The Quotable Osler provides a comprehensive view of Osler's wisdom for an audience of the 21st century.

About the Author

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T. Jock Murray, MD is Professor of Medical Humanities at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and Director of the Dalhousie MS program. He has served as an officer in numerous Canadian and U.S. medical organizations. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Neilson Award from the Hannah Institute for the History of Medicine for contributions to medical history. He was awarded the Canada 125th Anniversary Medal and has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Dr. Murray and his wife Janet have four children and five grandchildren. He has written more 200 medical books and articles.

Charles S. Bryan is the Heyward Gibbes Distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine Emeritus at the University of South Carolina. His extensive publications deal mainly with infectious diseases, medical history, and medical biography. He is a Master of the American College of Physicians and a recipient of the Order of the Palmetto.