Leaps in the dark
2005; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 42; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês
10.5860/choice.42-6450
ISSN1943-5975
Autores ResumoPreface Introduction: The past really is another country PART I: FALLING FROM GRACE Introduction to Part I 1. Joseph Glanvill: scientific witch-finder 2. The man who made underpants for frogs 3. Pettenkofer's poisoned chalice PART II: EUREKA! REVISITED Introduction to Part II 4. Sir Isaac Newton and the meaning of light 5. Dr James Lind and the Navy's scourge 6. The destruction of Ignaz Semmelweis PART III: HEROES MADE TO MEASURE Introduction to Part III 7. Will the real Johann Weyer please stand up? 8. Philippe Pinel: the re-forging of a chain breaker PART IV: DO-IT-YOURSELF HEROES Introduction to Part IV 9. The first casualty of war 10. Rank hath its privileges Conclusion: The bigger picture Index
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