A 'warts and all' biography of one of the pioneers of surgical teaching in the UK, whose name lives on through Bailey and Love's Short Practice of Surgery, a book still widely used by today's trainees. This biography not only covers the highlights of Bailey's surgical career but also sheds light on a complex and often disturbed character, whose life was touched by tragedy. It is illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images. Key features * An easy-to-read and fascinating account of one of the pioneers of modern ...
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A 'warts and all' biography of one of the pioneers of surgical teaching in the UK, whose name lives on through Bailey and Love's Short Practice of Surgery, a book still widely used by today's trainees. This biography not only covers the highlights of Bailey's surgical career but also sheds light on a complex and often disturbed character, whose life was touched by tragedy. It is illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images. Key features * An easy-to-read and fascinating account of one of the pioneers of modern surgery * The result of meticulous research by the author - contains much previously unpublished material * Illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images Readership All those interested in the history of medicine, especially surgeons, both practicing and retired.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very good. Illustrated with b/w photos. 157 pages. Slim 8vo, pictorial boards. London: Greenwich Medical Media, 1999. First edition. A very good copy--foxing to outer edges.