Our next series of book reviews will tackle the exhilarating and inspiring history of surgery. We will undertake a thrilling adventure with 7 gripping books which will explore the breathtaking operations and the revolutionary breakthroughs which dragged the field from its humble and reviled origins, to place it right at the heart of modern medical practice. We will live the lives of the countless iconic and innovative surgeons whose dedication and foresight established the field’s contemporary cutting-edge practice. Below are our 7 guides on this knife-edge, perilous, bloody, and uplifting voyage.
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Blood and Guts
by Richard Hollingham
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The Butchering Art
by Lindsey Fitzharris
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The Knife Man
by Wendy Moore
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Under the Knife
by Arnold Van De Laar
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The Invention of Surgery
by David Schneider
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The Matter of the Heart
by Thomas Morris
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How Death Becomes Life
by Joshua Mezrich
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So stay tuned as we start the thrilling journey next week with Blood and Guts
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