1st Edition
by R. Shane Tubbs (Author), Mohammadali M. Shoja (Author), Marios Loukas (Author), Paul Agutter (Author)
A unique biographical review of the global contributors to field of anatomy
Knowledge
of human anatomy has not always been an essential component of medical
education and practice. Most European medical schools did not emphasize
anatomy in their curricula until the post-Renaissance era; current
knowledge was largely produced between the 16th and 20th centuries.
Although not all cultures throughout history have viewed anatomy as
fundamental to medicine, most have formed ideas about the internal and
external mechanisms of the body—influences on the field of anatomy that
are often overlooked by scholars and practitioners of Western medicine.
History of Anatomy: An International Perspective
explores the global and ancient origins of our modern-day understanding
of anatomy, presenting detailed biographies of anatomists from varied
cultural and historical settings. Chapters organized by geographic
region, including Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, review the lives
of those that helped shape our current understanding of the human form.
Examining both celebrated and lesser-known figures, this comprehensive
work examines their contributions to the discipline and helps readers
develop a global perspective on a cornerstone of modern medicine and
surgery.
- Offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of the history of anatomy
- Traces the emergence of modern knowledge of anatomy from ancient roots to the modern era
- Fills a gap in current literature on global perspectives on the history of anatomy
- Written by an internationally recognized team of practicing physicians and scholars
History of Anatomy: An International Perspective
is an engaging and insightful historical review written for anatomists,
anthropologists, physicians, surgeons, medical personnel, medical
students, health related professionals, historians, and anyone
interested in the history of anatomy, surgery, and medicine.