Dissecting Humour: Life is Stranger Than Fiction, a Humorous Look at Medicine

Andela, Nic; Boddy, Janine

ISBN 10: 0955126800 / ISBN 13: 9780955126802

Published by BURGUNDY Publishing, SOUTH AFRICA, 2005

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Book is in very fine condition with virtually no signs of wear and/or age.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dissecting Humour: Life is Stranger Than Fiction, a Humorous Look at Medicine
• Publisher: BURGUNDY Publishing, SOUTH AFRICA
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0955126800
• ISBN 13: 9780955126802
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

"Dissecting Humour" is a collection of amusing, toe curling and, at times, horrifying urban legends and anecdotes from thoseinthemedicalprofession. Frombushclinicsindeepest Africa to the National Health Hospitals in England, the reader is treated to eye-opening accounts of what really goes on behind-the-scenes: inventive use of drugs, mischievous med students and lost tempers are just some of the subjects covered in this light-hearted read.

From the Back Cover

"Dissecting Humour" is a collection of amusing, toe curling and, at times, horrifying urban legends and anecdotes from thoseinthemedicalprofession. Frombushclinicsindeepest Africa to the National Health Hospitals in England, the reader is treated to eye-opening accounts of what really goes on behind-the-scenes: inventive use of drugs, mischievous med students and lost tempers are just some of the subjects covered in this light-hearted read.
After reading this book you will never see medical staff in the same light again!

Dissecting Humour is supporting an International Charity Trust called "CIDA" which provides a new and innovative 4- year tertiary education system in Johannesburg for the very poor of Southern Africa who would not otherwise have the opportunity to progress in this sector.