{"product_id":"the-history-of-medicine-by-mark-jackson","title":"The History Of Medicine by Mark Jackson","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eThe History of Medicine: A Beginner’s Guide\u003c\/em\u003e by Mark Jackson is a comprehensive and accessible overview of how medical knowledge, practice, and institutions have evolved from ancient times to the modern era. The book traces humanity’s quest to understand the human body, disease, and healing—beginning with early medical traditions in ancient Egypt, Greece, India, and China, and moving through the medieval and Renaissance periods to the scientific and technological revolutions of modern medicine. Jackson explores how social, cultural, and religious factors shaped medical theories and practices, from the influence of Galen’s humoral theory to the discovery of germ theory, anesthesia, vaccines, and antibiotics. He also discusses key turning points such as the rise of hospitals, public health movements, and the ethical debates surrounding modern medical research and biotechnology. By highlighting the interconnectedness of science, culture, and society, \u003cem data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eThe History of Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how medicine is not just a technical discipline but also a human story of curiosity, compassion, and progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"2071\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Jackson \u003c\/strong\u003eis a distinguished British historian and professor of the history of medicine at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom. His research focuses on the social, cultural, and intellectual dimensions of medical history, including topics such as stress, allergy, aging, and the relationship between medicine and society. Jackson has written and edited several influential works, including \u003cem data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eThe Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eAllergy: The History of a Modern Malady\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eThe Age of Stress: Science and the Search for Stability\u003c\/em\u003e. As a scholar, he is known for his ability to make complex historical and scientific developments accessible to general readers while maintaining academic depth. Through his writings, Jackson provides valuable insights into how medical knowledge has developed over centuries and how it continues to shape our understanding of health, disease, and humanity itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45311710691514,"sku":"36CN7LXQ9-Used","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/hhhhhhhhrrrr.jpg?v=1762860043","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-history-of-medicine-by-mark-jackson","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}