Andreas Vesalius - 9781019446188

This biography of Andreas Vesalius, the 16th-century physician often referred to as the 'father of modern anatomy, ' tells the fascinating story of his life and work. James M. Ball explores Vesalius's groundbreaking anatomical research and his struggle to gain acceptance from traditional authorities in medicine. With beautiful illustrations and engaging writing, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and medicine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: James M Ball
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 178 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1019446188
• | ISBN-13: 9781019446188