Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine

In this post-World War II history of medicine, a physician surveys the often circuitous paths to important medical discoveries and examines troubling consequences of recent developments. As he outlines the political and cultural climates that either encourage or thwart scientific pursuits, Le Fanu depicts a society that increasingly makes medical decisions and supports continued research based on vague media-inspired notions, rather than solid science. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.