'We have come to expect from the Cambridge Illustrated History series informative and elegantly produced volumes, and this one on the history of medicine lives up to expectations.' Isis
'The book immerses the reader in the history of one of the noblest and earliest professions. It will be valuable for those in need of references or photographs for lectures or as a gift for a physician ... could serve well as a compelling textbook for medical-school courses ... The book is one of unique richness.' The New England Journal of Medicine
'... every hospital library should have a copy.' AcpNews
'Previously published in hardback, this new reprint of an easy readable text, with many illustrations, partly in color, is a pleasure to read. Note the low price - A real bargain!' Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews
This distinguished book should be shared with students and colleagues and just enjoyed by its owner. The New England Journal of Medicine
This book provides a comprehensive, authoritative presentation of the development of Western medical practice to the present day...The book is filled with vivid illustrations...The information presented is accurate, and the scope of the book is vast...I recommend this volume highly. SB&F
We have come to expect from the Cambridge Illustrated History series informative and elegantly produced volumes, and this one on the history of medicine lives up to expectations....What particularly distinguishes this book are its illustrations and their captions. They are exceedingly well chosen and reproduced....a handsome volume.... Isis