The Mechanization of the Heart:: Harvey & Descartes - Rochester Studies in Medical History - Thomas Fuchs - Books - Boydell & Brewer Ltd - 9781580460774 - October 1, 2001
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The Mechanization of the Heart:: Harvey & Descartes - Rochester Studies in Medical History


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Discusses the similarities and differences of the views of the two 17th century scholars William Harvey and Rene Descartes on the heart and circulation of the blood. This work traces the reception of the two views in the medical literature of the time and the influence both views had. It also examines Harvey's approach to circulatory physiology.


280 pages

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released October 1, 2001
ISBN13 9781580460774
Publishers Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Pages 280
Dimensions 150 × 220 × 20 mm   ·   630 g
Language English  
Translator Grene, Marjorie (Author)

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