9781330536629 - An Address Introductory to a Course of Lectures, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York: Session of 1850 51; Thursday, November 7, 1850 (Classic Reprin... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book is an historical account of the early days of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, narrated by Dr. Valentine Mott, one of the school's most preeminent professors in the early 19th Century. Originally a member of the medical faculty of Columbia College, Dr. Mott found himself at the inception of a new medical school, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, which emerged as an important institution in the history of medical education in the United States. The author takes the reader on a journey through the annals of the college, recounting the challenges, personalities, triumphs, and contributions of those who shaped its legacy. While offering detailed character sketches of the prominent medical figures involved, Dr. Mott presents the advancements in surgical techniques and the prevailing theories of the day, providing a unique historical perspective on the evolution of medical science and education in America. This memoir is an invaluable resource for medical historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.