Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press , 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series; Contributions in medical history 0147-1058 ; no. 14. Physical description; viii, 293 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes indexes. Bibliography: p. [203]-270. Summary; The authors explore the history of man's thoughts about hepatic structure, function, and disorders, both chronologically and thematically. The first two chapters present the anatomy and physiology of the liver as explained through the ages. Subsequent chapters deal with hepatic function and disorders and therapies used to treat liver disease. The text is enhanced by chronological tables, extensive notes, and a bibliographic essay. Subjects; Bartholin, Thomas (1616-1680). Sherlock, Sheila Patricia Violet Dame (1918-2001). Medicine � History. Liver Diseases � history. Liver � physiology. Liver � Diseases. Liver � Diseases � History. Medicine � History. Liver � Physiology. Man � Liver � Diseases � to 1983. Hepatology. Medical / Gastroenterology. Health & Fitness / General. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated.

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Bookseller: MW Books Ltd. (IE)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 241488
Title: Understanding the liver : a history / Thomas S. Chen, Peter S. Chen
Author: Chen, Thomas S. N. Chen, Peter S
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0313234728
ISBN 13: 9780313234729
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press
Place of Publication: Engalnd
Date Published: 1984

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