Project Gutenberg 2011-03-03 Public domain in the USA. 446 Walsh, James J. (James Joseph) 1865 1942 Walsh, James Joseph Walsh, J. J. (James Joseph) 07007512 Makers of Modern Medicine The making of medicine -- Morgagni, father of pathology -- Auenbrugger, inventor of percussion -- Jenner, discoverer of vaccination -- Galvani, founder of animal electricity -- Laennec, Father of physical diagnosis -- The Irish school of medicine: Graves, Stokes, Corrigan -- Müller, father of German medicine -- Schwann, founder of the cell doctrine -- Claude Bernard, discoverer in physiology -- Pasteur, father of preventive medicine -- O'Dwyer, inventor of intubation. Produced by Don Kostuch "Makers of Modern Medicine" by James J. Walsh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book discusses key figures in the evolution of medicine, examining their contributions to the field and how their personal characteristics and societal contexts influenced their work. Each chapter provides insights into the lives and discoveries of these pioneers, highlighting their scientific and human dimensions. The opening of the volume sets the stage by emphasizing the importance of understanding the history of medicine to appreciate contemporary advancements. It critiques the tendency to overlook past contributions and stresses that many foundational ideas in medicine have emerged from young innovators. Through notable examples, Walsh introduces readers to significant figures such as Morgagni, Auenbrugger, and others, advocating for a recognition of their roles not just as scientists but as individuals shaped by their environments. The preface provides context for the essays included in the book, aiming to preserve these stories for future generations while celebrating the legacy of those who shaped modern medical practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Medicine -- Biography R Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Health & Medicine 698847 2025-08-14T11:20:39.312264 text/html 672210 2021-01-07T14:38:15 text/html 406285 2025-08-14T11:20:48.657186 application/epub+zip 417385 2025-08-14T11:20:42.400212 application/epub+zip 322538 2025-08-14T11:20:41.120214 application/epub+zip 674925 2025-08-14T11:20:53.587175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 643287 2025-08-14T11:20:47.857212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 512935 2022-09-16T09:12:51.850582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 643203 2025-08-14T11:20:38.359283 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 642764 2021-01-07T14:38:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 642950 2021-01-07T14:38:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20841 2025-08-14T11:20:53.722182 application/rdf+xml 13490 2025-08-14T11:20:41.650222 image/jpeg 3633 2025-08-14T11:20:41.374213 image/jpeg 233845 2021-01-07T14:38:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 320366 2021-01-07T14:38:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 233728 2021-01-07T14:38:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 400278 2025-08-14T11:20:39.368303 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia