The Masters of Medicine
Our Greatest Triumphs in the Race to Cure Humanity's Deadliest Diseases
$69.94
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
18 April 2023
Summary
Human history hinges on the battle to confront our most dangerous enemies-the half-dozen diseases responsible for killing almost all of mankind. The story of our medical triumphs reveals an inspiring tapestry of human achievement, but the journey was far from smooth. It is a tale replete with dramatic episodes as spellbinding as any blockbuster Hollywood movie.
In The Masters of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Lam, an award-winning author and retinal surgeon, distils the long arc of med…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781637742631 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1637742630 |
| Author: | Andrew Lam |
| Publisher: | BenBella Books |
| Imprint: | BenBella Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 18 April 2023 |
| Weight: | 581g |
| Dimensions: | 159mm x 236mm |
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Critics Review
”““Magnificent!I enjoyed every twist through time of this beguiling reminder of how far we’ve come in medicine—and how far we still have to go.””
—Susannah Cahalan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire
““This is a book filled with extraordinary tales of extraordinary personalities. It’s accurate, clear sighted, well written, and … cuts through myth to get to what really happened. In truth, no myths are necessary—the reality is fascinating enough.””
—John Barry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Great Influenza
““Lam is a master surgeon, storyteller, and writer, and this combination produces a book that is both a pleasure to read and rich with information … A stellar guide to the breakthroughs that have defined and continue to shape modern medicine.””
—Adam Alter, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible
“”The Masters of Medicine vividly captures themix of well-planned experiments, serendipitous findings, and eureka moments leading to some of the most important breakthroughs of modern medicine.“”
—Gregg L. Semenza, M.D., Ph.D., winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
““A skillful and engaging portrayal of the journeys through some of the pivotal accomplishments in medicine … Lam vividly describes the very human exploits, failures, and tenacity of clinicians who found solutions to some of nature’s most perplexing problems. Andrew Lam has furnished a major contribution to the history of medicine.””
—Thomas Helling, M.D., author of The Great War and the Birth of Modern Medicine
““A thoroughly ripping yarn that should be told to all. Remember: the next patient could be you.””
—Robin Hesketh, Ph.D., author of Betrayed by Nature: The War on Cancer
““Stunning narratives of pain, disappointment, luck, and—above all—the hard work that it took to succeed.””
—Robert Bazell, Ph.D., former chief science and health correspondent for NBC News“
Andrew Lam
Andrew Lam, MD, is an award-winning author and retinal surgeon. He has authored numerous scientific articles, is a co-investigator for several national clinical trials, and is currently an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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