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The Laboratory Revolution in Medicine

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Laboratory Revolution in Medicine
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Andrew Cunningham
Edited by Perry Williams
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:360
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780521524506
ClassificationsDewey:610.724
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 11 July 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Laboratory medicine developed in the nineteenth century, principally in Germany, France, Britain, and the United States of America. While a number of scholars have studied various aspects of laboratory medicine in the nineteenth century, no attempts have hitherto been made to synthesise such work and to present a view of the whole subject. This book brings together leading researchers on the history of laboratory medicine in Europe and America. Each brings their special expertise to bear on the general subject of the nature and genesis of laboratory medicine. Together, they provide a much needed account of how medicine in Western industrial societies acquired its distinctive power and authority through association with the laboratory. These historical studies are followed by a short concluding section of 'Reflexions' by scholars from the fields of laboratory studies, philosophy of science, and gender studies.