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Medical London: City of Diseases, City of Cures (Paperback)

by Richard Barnett (Author), Mike Jay (Editor)

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Paperback: 500 pages
Publisher: Strange Attractor Press (10 Nov 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0955876109
ISBN-13: 978-0955876103
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15.4 x 5.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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A unique, stunningly-presented guide to London's past and a treasure trove of information for historians, residents, medical professionals and tourists, Medical London charts the many roles that diseases, treatments and cures have played in the city's sprawling story. It also reveals how London, in turn, has shaped the professions and practices of modern medicine.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, 27 Dec 2008

By	S. V. Barker "Lancastrian Reader" (Lancaster UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the best value purchase I've made in years. A fabulous boxed collection of maps and informative brochures in addition to the text I had expected to receive. A real surprise - packed full of interesting info on History of Medicine & much more.Makes me want to get down to London and seek out the Physick Garden and other sites. Highly recommended.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Medical London City of Diseases City of Cures, 31 Jan 2009

By	Dr. William Larkworthy (France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a graduate of a London teaching hospital over 50 years ago I found this book of essays enthralling. It has been well researched and is well written. The accompanying Gazetteer and Maps add to the atmosphere. However, a chapter on the current (drastically changed) status of the London teaching hospitals and wonderful advances in the practice of modern medicine contrasted with the scene 100 years ago would have been of interest.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully presented, 24 Jan 2009

By	isms (London) - See all my reviews

Beautifully presented boxed set containing two books packed with interesting historic facts, quotes, references and illustrations, and a series of fold-out guide maps for medical history walks around London. Extremely good value for money.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
The book itself is great and the concept of maps etc. wonderful. See the related Wellcome Collection website for guided versions of the walks referred to.

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