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The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery
The Knife Man Blood Body Snatching and the Birth of Modern Surgery
Author: Wendy Moore
ISBN-13: 9780767916530
ISBN-10: 0767916530
Publication Date: 9/12/2006
Pages: 352
Edition: Reprint
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 20 ratings
Publisher: Broadway
Book Type: Paperback
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tish avatar reviewed The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery on + 384 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
if you love science and medicine,this is a book for you. Jack Hunter is the worlds most famous anatomist in the 1700's in the UK. much of his work stands today. good read
sunalso avatar reviewed The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery on + 40 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent work, touching, facinating, and horrific by turns.
jrw avatar reviewed The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery on + 33 more book reviews
This history of John Hunter is told in a contemporary style that is quite approachable. Although the author shows a positive bias toward the man, she does take a few moments to bring up his failings. "The Knife Man" is a great narrative and biography pieced together from historical documents.