ISBN: 9780260281012 - Circular: Morton's Letheon (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book describes the discovery of a new surgical anesthesia and the ethical, social, and legal issues that accompanied its advent. The author, himself a surgeon, provides a fascinating account of the first public demonstrations of the new technique that would revolutionize surgery and dentistry. The book also examines the controversy surrounding the discovery, including the legal battle over the patent for the invention. The author provides a nuanced discussion of the ethical implications of using anesthesia, particularly in cases where the patient is unable to consent to the procedure. Ultimately, this book is a valuable contribution to the history of medicine and a thoughtful exploration of the ethical issues surrounding the use of anesthesia. 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.…