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The Making of Modern Medicine

By: Andrew Cunningham
Narrated by: Andrew Cunningham
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 This major new Radio 4 series charts the development of Western medicine and healing, from the ancient Greeks to the pioneering organ transplant operations of the 20th century and beyond.©2007 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks LTD History & Commentary Medicine & Health Care Industry Science
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This is such a beautiful publication. Starts with the theory of the four humours and ends with heart transplants. Really interesting. I'd especially recommend it to anyone contemplating a career in medicine, as it puts the modern into its historical context. In fact this would help prepare you for a university interview as it details precisely what is meant by 'clinical medicine', how the various professions within medicine developed (apothecaries physicians and surgeons), and dwells on the personalities as well as the developments.

The BBC at her best

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I think the content of this audiobook is very good, I like the way it is written and read. However the book is a concatenation of many radio episodes which have all retained their jingles both at the beginning and end. I tend to listen to relax, which is difficult with so much annoying music!

Good but not great

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I thoroughly enjoyed the audio book. It was clearly presented and I learned a lot

Brilliantly presented!

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