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Esteemed medical scientist and journalist James Le Fanu sets out in this lively, fascinating and provocative book to tackle the major questions of man's unique place in the universe.
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The imperative to 'know thyself' is both fundamental and profoundly elusive -- for how can we ever truly comprehend the drama and complexity of the human experience?
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* A fascinating survey of the key moments of post-war medical discovery * Concludes with a genuinely original commentary on the state of medicine today
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In the years following World War II, medicine won major battles against smallpox, diphtheria, and polio. In the same period it also produced treatments to control the progress of Parkinson's, rheumatoid arthritis, and schizophrenia. It made realities of open-heart surgery, orga ...
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An appraisal of the science, philosophy and politics of modern medicine. The author argues that, whilst the scope of medicine is immeasurably greater than it was half a century ago, the optimism generated by its advances seems to have evaporated: medicine is doing better but feel ...
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This guide to sensible eating sets out to expose the myths behind the so-called healthy eating propaganda. In the 30s poor health was blamed on a lack of meat and dairy produce in the diet. Now the reverse is claimed by the experts, the health food industry and Mrs Edwina Curri ...
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A fascinating survey of the key moments of post-war medical discovery Concludes with a genuinely original commentary on the state of medicine today
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Everyone knows that a dock leaf eases a sting or that prunes help to relieve constipation, but did you know that not eating lettuce may help to avoid backache or that you can cure a fit of sneezing with a lick of salt? This title features remedies that cover a variety of minor an ...
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A guide to coping with the health problems likely to be encountered in retirement, such as aches and pains, heart problems, cancer, cataracts, hardened arteries and painful hips.
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