Of local interest, co-editor George Dunea is chairman of the Division of Nephrology at Cook County Hospital and a professor of medicine at the University of Illinois.įamily Re-Union: Reconnecting Parents and Children in Adulthood Hundreds of black and white photos illustrate a number of interesting conditions (from measles to healed fractures) and historical figures (such as the "Elephant Man," Joseph Merrick). The book tackles some unexpected issues, such as the medical profession's role in the Holocaust as well as famine, health-care systems throughout the world and the history of immunology. It's a fascinating reference source for both general readers and medical practitioners. This 800-plus page volume contains more than 500 concise articles, brief biographies and definitions of topics ranging from boxing and breast cancer to hysteria and geriatric diseases.
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