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Dr. Mutter's Marvels : A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz (2015, Trade Paperback)

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Discover the captivating story of Dr. Mutter's Marvels, a true tale of intrigue and innovation at the dawn of modern medicine. This biographical masterpiece by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz delves into the history of surgery, medical practices, and the impact of Dr. Thomas Mutter on the field. The book, published by Penguin Publishing Group in 2015, is a trade paperback format with 384 pages, showcasing the life and times of Dr. Mutter. The book covers topics such as surgery, medical history, and the United States in the 19th century. With its 9in length, 6in width, and 1in height, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the medical field and its rich history.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1592409253
ISBN-13
9781592409259
eBay Product ID (ePID)
210313059

Product Key Features

Book Title
Dr. Mutter's Marvels : a True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / 19th Century, Surgery / General, General, Medical
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History, Medical
Author
Cristin O'keefe Aptowicz
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
5.9 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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Dewey Decimal
617.092
Synopsis
A mesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country's most famous museum of medical oddities Imagine undergoing an operation without anesthesia, performed by a surgeon who refuses to sterilize his tools--or even wash his hands. This was the world of medicine when Thomas Dent M tter began his trailblazing career as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia during the mid-nineteenth century. Although he died at just forty-eight, M tter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anesthesia, the sterilization of surgical tools, and a compassion-based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed spectacularly with the sentiments of his time. Brilliant, outspoken, and brazenly handsome, M tter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his last name just because he could, and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form the basis of Philadelphia's renowned M tter Museum. Award-winning writer Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz vividly chronicles how M tter's efforts helped establish Philadelphia as a global mecca for medical innovation--despite intense resistance from his numerous rivals. (Foremost among them: Charles D. Meigs, an influential obstetrician who loathed M tter's "overly modern" medical opinions.) In the narrative spirit of The Devil in the White City , Dr. M tter's Marvels interweaves an eye-opening portrait of nineteenth-century medicine with the riveting biography of a man once described as the " P. T.] Barnum of the surgery room.", Amesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country's most famous museum of medical oddities Imagine undergoing an operation without anesthesia, performed by a surgeon who refuses to sterilize his tools-or even wash his hands. This was the world of medicine when Thomas Dent M tter began his trailblazing career as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia during the mid-nineteenth century. Although he died at just forty-eight, M tter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anesthesia, the sterilization of surgical tools, and a compassion-based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed spectacularly with the sentiments of his time. Brilliant, outspoken, and brazenly handsome, M tter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his last name just because he could, and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form the basis of Philadelphia's renowned M tter Museum. Award-winning writer Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz vividly chronicles how M tter's efforts helped establish Philadelphia as a global mecca for medical innovation-despite intense resistance from his numerous rivals. (Foremost among them- Charles D. Meigs, an influential obstetrician who loathed M tter's "overly modern" medical opinions.) In the narrative spirit of The Devil in the White City , Dr. M tter's Marvels interweaves an eye-opening portrait of nineteenth-century medicine with the riveting biography of a man once described as the " P. T. Barnum of the surgery room."
LC Classification Number
RD27.35.D74
Copyright Date
2015
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