History of Anatomy - by R Shane Tubbs & Mohammadali M Shoja & Marios Loukas & Paul Agutter (Hardcover)

About the Book

"History of Anatomy: An International Perspective is unique in its global approach to studying the development of human anatomy. Though it references widely known anatomists, such as Aristotle, Galen, and Bell, the book also pay homage to less famous contributors to the field and explains their findings. This comprehensive history of the morphology of humans serves as a useful guide to anatomists, anthropologists, physicians, surgeons, and anyone interested in the early history of medicine and surgery"--

From the Back Cover

A unique biographical review of the global contributors to field of anatomy

Knowledge of human anatomy has not always been an essential component of medical education and practice. Most European medical schools did not emphasize anatomy in their curricula until the post-Renaissance era; current knowledge was largely produced between the 16th and 20th centuries. Although not all cultures throughout history have viewed anatomy as fundamental to medicine, most have formed ideas about the internal and external mechanisms of the body--influences on the field of anatomy that are often overlooked by scholars and practitioners of Western medicine.

History of Anatomy: An International Perspective explores the global and ancient origins of our modern-day understanding of anatomy, presenting detailed biographies of anatomists from varied cultural and historical settings. Chapters organized by geographic region, including Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, review the lives of those that helped shape our current understanding of the human form. Examining both celebrated and lesser-known figures, this comprehensive work examines their contributions to the discipline and helps readers develop a global perspective on a cornerstone of modern medicine and surgery.

• Offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of the history of anatomy
• Traces the emergence of modern knowledge of anatomy from ancient roots to the modern era
• Fills a gap in current literature on global perspectives on the history of anatomy
• Written by an internationally recognized team of practicing physicians and scholars

History of Anatomy: An International Perspective is an engaging and insightful historical review written for anatomists, anthropologists, physicians, surgeons, medical personnel, medical students, health related professionals, historians, and anyone interested in the history of anatomy, surgery, and medicine.

About the Author

R. SHANE TUBBS, Professor, Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President, Seattle Science Foundation, USA

MOHAMMADALI M. SHOJA, practices in the Tabriz University Neuroscience Institute, Iran.

MARIOS LOUKAS, Dean of Basic Sciences and Professor and Chair, Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, Grenada.

PAUL AGUTTER, Director of the Theoretical Medicine and Biology Group, Glossop, UK.