Medical Essays, 1842-1882 by Oliver Wendell Holmes
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"Medical Essays, 1842-1882" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays focused on various topics in the medical field, written during the late 19th century. The essays tackle contemporary medical issues and controversies, illustrating Holmes's critical views on topics such as homoeopathy, medical practices, and the evolving medical profession. The collection serves as an exploration of medical science and education in his time, reflecting on the challenges and changes faced by
practitioners in Massachusetts and beyond. The opening of the collection introduces Holmes's thoughts on criticism and opposition he faced for his works. He reflects on how his ideas, especially regarding homoeopathy, met with resistance, indicating the contentious nature of medical discourse during that era. He discusses the interplay between personal belief and scientific understanding, highlighting the significance of self-awareness and humility in the face of prevailing medical theories. As he delves into the history of medical misconceptions and the impact of market-driven practices, Holmes sets the stage for a detailed examination of the ongoing struggles within the medical community to balance tradition with evolving scientific knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Medical Essays, 1842-1882 |
| Contents | Homoeopathy and its kindred delusions -- The contagiousness of puerperal fever -- Currents and counter-currents in medical science -- Border lines of knowledge in some provinces of medical science -- Scholastic and bedside teaching -- The medical profession in Massachusetts -- The young practitioner -- Medical libraries -- Some of my early teachers |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Medicine |
| Subject | Education, Medical -- Massachusetts -- 19th century |
| Subject | Homeopathy |
| Subject | Libraries, Medical -- Massachusetts -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2700 |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1014 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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