Medico-Surgical Tributes to Harold Brunn (eBook)

A Series of Essays on Various Aspects of Surgery and Medicine Written by His Pupils and Friends

Harold Brunn (Autor)

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2023
610 Seiten
University of California Press (Verlag)
978-0-520-35025-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Medico-Surgical Tributes to Harold Brunn: A Series of Essays on Various Aspects of Surgery and Medicine Written by His Pupils and Friends pays homage to one of the most distinguished figures in American surgery. Harold Brunn’s career, spanning the transformative era of late 19th and early 20th-century medicine, reflects his contributions to surgical education, medical innovation, and the integration of research with clinical practice. The essays compiled in this volume highlight Brunn's unparalleled dedication to the dual roles of surgeon and educator, emphasizing his ability to blend technical mastery with profound humanism. His work at institutions like the University of California and Mount Zion Hospital stands as a testament to his vision of modern surgery as an art guided by science and compassion.

From his early days as a student at the University of Pennsylvania to his trailblazing leadership in thoracic surgery, Brunn’s influence reshaped the landscape of medical practice in San Francisco and beyond. His commitment to collaboration and mentorship fostered a generation of skilled surgeons and researchers, while his pioneering efforts in thoracic surgery brought hope and healing to countless patients. This collection of essays, written by his peers, students, and admirers, not only chronicles the milestones of his illustrious career but also celebrates his enduring legacy in advancing surgical science and elevating medical care to new heights.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1942.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.11.2023
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Geschichte / Ethik der Medizin
• Schlagworte: history of medicine • Medicine • Surgery
• ISBN-10: 0-520-35025-1 / 0520350251
• ISBN-13: 978-0-520-35025-0 / 9780520350250