Isbn: 9798904190071 - Bridges of Life: Medicine Beyond Borders a Brief Autobiography (2 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "In 1996, at the initiative of U.S. President Bill Clinton, the Middle East Consortium (MECC) was established: anorganization dedicated to fostering cooperation betweenIsrael, the Palestinians and other countries in the Middle Eastin their multifaceted struggle against cancer."For nearly two decades, Michael Silbermann led theconsortium (MECC), demonstrating that collaborationacross political divides can be also a source of hope, vitality, and mutual understanding among peoples in conflict.This compelling autobiography tells the story of one of the lastJewish children born in Arab Acre in the months precedingthe outbreak of the Great Palestinian Revolt. Growing upduring the turbulent years leading to the establishment of theState of Israel, Michael Silbermann went on to become afounding member of the Technion Faculty of Medicine andlater its Dean. He subsequently served as Chief Scientist ofIsrael's Ministry of Health, where he established the MiddleEast Cancer Consortium.Spanning personal, academic, and public milestones, this isthe remarkable life story of a scientist, institution-builder, andadvocate for regional cooperation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…