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Nevins, Michael

The Jewish Doctor; A Narrative History

1996

62.98 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1996
Place of printing
Northvale. Jason Aronson Inc.
Author
Nevins, Michael
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
History Signed
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [21 x 14.5 cm]; iv, 159, [ii] pp, bibliog, index. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering in gilt border, dj, fine and clean, presentation inscription to Dr. David Shaul, signed by the author. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author, who practiced medicine in New Jersey since 1968, and who has written many articles and books, provides a fascinating history from early times, through Greek, Renaissance, enlightenment to the modern period, with chapters on Maimonides, the perils of court life, Padua, defensive medicine, shtetl medicine, the lower east side, women in medical practice, racism and Jewish health, academic intolerance, the Jewish doctor in literature, etc.