Welcome to our book review site www.go-pdf.online!
You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
S. Weir Mitchell, 1829–1914
This modern biography provides a comprehensive and balanced view of a legendary figure in American medicine. Controversial because of his fierce fight against women’s rights, S. Weir Mitchell achieved stunning success through his experimentation with venomous snakes, treatment of Civil War soldiers with phantom limbs and burning pain, and creation of the rest cure to treat hysteria and neurasthenia. Mitchell’s life was extraordinary—interesting in its own right and as a case study in the larger inquiry into nineteenth-century medicine and culture.
Doctor and Patient
In "Doctor and Patient," S. Weir Mitchell presents a penetrating exploration of the complex dynamics between healthcare providers and their patients, rooted in the early 20th-century context of medical practice. Through intricate narratives and keen psychological insights, Mitchell delves into the themes of illness, trust, and the nuances of medical authority. The literary style is both reflective and immersive, employing a nuanced use of dialogue and descriptive passages that invite readers to experience the emotional landscape of both parties involved in the doctor-patient relationship. This work stands as a thoughtful response to the emergent medical ethics and the evolving role of physic...
S. Weir Mitchell: Physician, Man of Science, Man of Letters, Man of Affairs
A biography of S. Weir Mitchell, a physician who also excelled in literature and business. Mitchell's medical research focused on neurology and he is credited with discovering causalgia, a nerve pain disorder. His literary works included poetry, novels, and short stories. In addition to his careers in medicine and literature, Mitchell was a successful businessman and inventor. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
S. Weir Mitchell
None
American Fiction, 1901-1925
A 1997 bibliography of American fiction from 1901-1925.
