Encyclopaedia of Medical Ignorance. Exploring The Frontiers Of Medical Knowledge
Language: English
Published by Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1984
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Melancholy Books, Edinburgh, United KingdomMelancholy Books
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Association member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 102.82
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This encyclopaedia offers a fascinating insight into medical and scientific knowledge in the 1980s. Specifically written to "focus [sic] on ignorance not knowledge", The Encyclopaedia of Medical Ignorance contains chapters by leading scientists and doctors from the US and the UK, writing on what is NOT known within their particular field. This covers topics including Caner, Genetics, Contraception and various Neurological conditions. This copy is complete with dust cover and is in near fine condition.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Encyclopaedia of Medical Ignorance. Exploring The Frontiers Of Medical Knowledge
- Author
- R. Duncan & M. Weston-Smith
- Publisher
- Pergamon Press, Oxford
- Publication year
- 1984
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Seller catalogs
- Medicine
Melancholy Books
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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