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Author: Bettyann Holtzman Kevles
ISBN : B00332GH5E
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Download for free books Free Download Naked to the Bone: Medical Imaging in the Twentieth Century for everyone book 4shared, mediafire, hotfile, and mirror link The first such illustrated history explores the evolution and
range of X-rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and other
types of medical imaging, and examines their consequences for medicine,
social mores, and art.
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- Print Length: 398 pages
- Publisher: Rutgers University Press (November 30, 1996)
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- Language: English
- ASIN: B00332GH5E
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I love reading science books geared toward non-scientists such as I. Bettyann Holtzmann Kelves Naked to the Bone: Medical Imaging in the Twentieth Century exactly fit the bill. Profusely illustrated and gracefully written, this fine work of non-fiction tells the story of x-rays, CT scan, MRI, sonograms, and PET scans. Kelves writes for the non-scientist, and does an excellent job of explaining how these various machines work, how they were perceived at the time, the economics of their development and marketing (Kelves never forgets that, for better or worse, medicine and inventing have always been businesses), and their changes in perception and use over time. Perhaps most interesting, and unexpected, are her two chapters addressing how medical imaging -- the ability to see "bones and all" -- was itself imaged in and influenced the visual, literary, and fine arts. Of particular interest to me, as a lawyer, is her accounts of how x-rays and other imaging devices were first used, and then later relied upon (or rejected) in courts of law. The depth and breadth of her research are truly impressive, as is her fine prose.
By Rick Hunter
I listened to the interview on NPR's Science Friday several months ago thought how exciting can the discovery of x-rays be? I gave it a quick glance at a local book store and I was hooked. Did people actually buy lead lined underwear? Do physicians make mistakes? Even if they are treating the president of the United States? Lawyers found a way to profit from x-rays 100 years ago too. It is cleverly presented describing events as they occurred. I did find one fact that was not correct, the invention of television. According to the book, TUBE, television was invented 15 years earlier than what was mentioned in the book.
Aside from that, I think it is an incredible story.
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