| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Rochester studies in medical history, 1526-2715 ; vol. 39 |
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Rochester studies in medical history ; v. 39. 1526-2715
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| Contents |
Technological change in surgery: an introductory essay / Thomas Schlich and Christopher Crenner -- Inimitable innovation : Johann Friedrich Dieffenbach and the renewal of surgery, 1822-1847 / Lisa Haushofer -- Defining difference : competing forms of ovarian surgery in the nineteenth century / Sally Frampton -- Making bad boys good? : brain surgery and the juvenile court in progressive era America / Delia Gavrus -- Prosthetic imaginaries : spinal surgery and innovation from the patient's perspective / Beth Linker -- Disruptive potential : the 'landmark' rematch trial, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) technology, and the surgical treatment of heart failure in the United States / Shelley McKellar -- Placebos and the progress of surgery / Christopher Crenner -- Surgical practice and the reconstruction of the therapeutic niche : the case of myocardial revascularization / David S. Jones |
| Summary |
Examining the complex dynamics of medical treatment options and the variable character of surgical technologies, this volume broadens and transcends the notion of technological innovation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Surgery, Operative -- History
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Medical innovations -- History
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Specialties, Surgical -- history
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Surgical Procedures, Operative -- trends
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Inventions -- history
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History, Modern 1601-
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MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
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MEDICAL -- History.
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Medical innovations
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Surgery, Operative
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Schlich, Thomas, editor
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Crenner, Christopher, 1961- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781787440050 |
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1787440052 |
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9781787440029 |
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1787440028 |
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