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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delve into the life and writings of Dr. Benjamin Rush, a medical pioneer of the 18th century. Travel through his groundbreaking work on yellow fever, consumption, and mental illness. Learn about Rush's bold practices, including his use of bloodletting and purgatives, and how his theories revolutionized the field of medicine. The author explores Rush's belief in nature's healing power and highlights his opposition to nosology, emphasizing the importance of treating the patient rather than the disease. The book also sheds light on Rush's political contributions, including his role as a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This work provides a fascinating insight into Rush's life and legacy and offers valuable lessons for contemporary medical practitioners. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.