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The book delves into the evolution of contemporary attitudes towards health, illness, and the medical profession, emphasizing the Enlightenment's impact on these perspectives. It highlights the life and ideas of Thomas Beddoes, an influential 18th-century physician known for his radical and often humorous insights into medicine's role in society. By examining Beddoes's provocative discussions, the author reveals how many current medical debates resonate with the issues he raised, showcasing the enduring relevance of his thoughts.
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Doctor of Society, Roy Porter
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
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- Titel
- Doctor of Society
- Untertitel
- Tom Beddoes and the Sick Trade in Late-Enlightenment England
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Roy Porter
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9781138698802
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Sozialwissenschaften, Historisches Thema, Medizin & Gesundheit
- Beschreibung
- The book delves into the evolution of contemporary attitudes towards health, illness, and the medical profession, emphasizing the Enlightenment's impact on these perspectives. It highlights the life and ideas of Thomas Beddoes, an influential 18th-century physician known for his radical and often humorous insights into medicine's role in society. By examining Beddoes's provocative discussions, the author reveals how many current medical debates resonate with the issues he raised, showcasing the enduring relevance of his thoughts.