, edited by the renowned historian Roy Porter , is a comprehensive survey of Western medicine from antiquity to the present. This 400-page volume, published by Cambridge University Press , balances scientific developments with social and cultural history to explore how the practice of healing has evolved over two millennia. Core Themes and Structure
The book is structured as a collection of essays that explore ten major aspects of medicine, ranging from the nature of disease to the rise of modern medical technology. Key thematic areas include: The Cambridge Illustrated History Of Medicine The Cambridge Illustrated History Of Medicine