The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects

'Sometimes gruesome, frequently fascinating, and on occasions very funny indeed.' - Mail on Sunday '...a medical and historical delight.' - Dr Hilary Jones ‘A fabulous read.Written in a very engaging style, if your favourite medical object isn’t in the top twelve, you’re sure to find it in the very extensive timeline.’ - Dr Phil Hammond 'An absorbing and hugely informative book.' - Dr Gill Sutherland -- Discover the fascinating history of medicine, from its primitive beginnings to the life-saving technologies of today.Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages.From the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with fascinating anecdotes.In this unique history, you will discover how ill health has been with us for as long as humans have existed, as has the drive to treat and understand it.Over the centuries, the ways in which doctors have engaged with