The Harvard Classics Volume 38 : Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Harvard Classics Volume 38" by Various is a scholarly anthology of significant historical scientific papers related to physiology, medicine, surgery, and geology, compiled in the early 20th century. This volume includes foundational texts such as the "Oath of Hippocrates" and seminal works from figures like William Harvey and Louis Pasteur, highlighting the evolution of medical and scientific thought from ancient times to modernity. At the start of the volume, the "Oath of Hippocrates" is presented, elucidating the ethical standards expected of physicians, establishing the groundwork for medical professionalism. The introductory note provides context about Hippocrates and his contributions, while subsequent sections introduce pivotal works by other prominent figures, including the principles of surgery from Ambroise Paré and essential developments in vaccination and germ theory by Edward Jenner and Louis Pasteur. The opening portion establishes a rich historical tapestry, illustrating how early medical and scientific principles continue to influence contemporary practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Journeys In Diverse Places, by Pare

On The Motion Of The Heart And Blood In Animals, by Harvey

The Three Original Publications On Vaccination Against Smallpox, by Jenner

The Contagiousness Of Puerperal Fever, by Holmes

On The Antiseptic Principle Of The Practice Of Surgery, by Lister

The Physiological Theory Of Fermentation, by Pasteur

The Germ Theory And Its Applications To Medicine And Surgery (Revised), by Pasteur

On The Extension Of The Germ Theory To The Etiology Of Certain Common Diseases (Revised), by Pasteur

Prejudices Which Have Retarded The Progress Of Geology, by Lyell

Uniformity In The Series Of Past Changes In The Animate And Inanimate World, by Lyell.

Credits:

Produced by David Turner, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-05-01