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Aldini, Giovanni
1762
1834
Aldini, Joannis
Aldini, Jean
Aldini, John
08007076
An Account of the Late Improvements in Galvanism
With a Series of Curious and Interesting Experiments Performed Before the Commissioners of the French National Institute, and Repeated Lately in the Anatomical Theatres of London
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"An Account of the Late Improvements in Galvanism" by Giovanni Aldini is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work meticulously explores the developments and principles of galvanism, a phenomenon related to electrical stimulation of muscles, and includes a series of experiments conducted before esteemed scientific committees in France and England. The primary focus is on the medical and physiological implications of galvanism, particularly its potential applications in the treatment of various conditions. At the start of the book, the editor introduces the fascination surrounding galvanism, detailing its recent discoveries and their impact on science and medicine. Aldini outlines his objective to reconcile the theories of figures like Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta while demonstrating through empirical experiments how galvanism can be generated independently from metals, using animal tissue instead. He shares a range of experiments featuring various animals, including detailed instances of muscle contractions induced by galvanic stimulation, which aim to illustrate the principles of galvanism and its implications for future medical practices. The opening sets a robust scientific tone and prepares the reader for rigorous exploration of this innovative field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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