William Harvey - Robert Willis - Bog

William Harvey: A History Of The Discovery Of The Circulation Of The Blood is a book written by Robert Willis and published in 1878. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of William Harvey, a 17th-century English physician who made a groundbreaking discovery about the human circulatory system. Harvey's discovery was that blood circulates throughout the body, rather than being consumed and regenerated as was previously believed.The book details Harvey's early life and education, his medical training, and his work as a physician and researcher. It also explores the scientific and cultural context in which Harvey made his discovery, including the prevailing beliefs about the human body and the role of experimentation in medical research.Willis's book provides a detailed analysis of Harvey's research methods and the evidence he used to support his theory of circulation. It also explores the impact of Harvey's discovery on the field of medicine and the wider scientific community, as well as its implications for our understanding of the human body and its functions.Overall, William Harvey: A History Of The Discovery Of The Circulation Of The Blood is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important discoveries in the history of medicine, and the life and work of the man who made it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.