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Main description:
The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production Awards
Modern medicine is exceptionally powerful, and has achieved unprecedented successes. But it comes at a price; individuals suffer from medicine's failures, and the economic costs of medicine are now stratospheric. Have we got the balance wrong?
Is Medicine Still Good For Us? sets out the facts about our medical establishments in a clear, engaging style, interrogating the ethics of modern practices and the impact they have on all our lives.
Contents:
Introduction * 1. The Development of Medicine * 2. How Effective is Medicine? * 3. The Medicalization of Living and Dying * 4. Is Medicine Harmful and Unjust? * Conclusion
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication date: April, 2019
Pages: 144
Weight: 330g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: General Practice