ABSTRACT
This book introduces writings on the history and philosophy of surgery that previously appeared in the Journal of Investigative Surgery. It attempts to reach students of history in general and those interested in the history and philosophy of surgery in particular.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section I. Surgery of Old Times
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Section II. Surgery: Old Masters, Pioneers and Others
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Section III. Surgery: Anesthesia
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Section IV. Surgery: The Encounter with Transplantation
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Section V. Other Historical Aspects
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Section VI. Short Editorial Notes: Philosophy and Humanities
