Adventures in human being : a grand tour from the cranium to the calcaneum
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New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2015].
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Middletown-Thrall Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 612 FRA | On Shelf |
Nanuet Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 612 Fra | On Shelf |
Orangeburg Library - Adult Nonfiction | 612 Francis | On Shelf |
Suffern Free Library - Adult Nonfiction | 612 FRA | On Shelf |
Valley Cottage Free Library - Adult Nonfiction | 612 FRA | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2015].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 252 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Originally published: London : Profile, 2015.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-239) and index.
Description
"We assume we know our bodies intimately, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory. How many of us understand the way seizures affect the brain, how the heart is connected to wellbeing, or the why the foot carries the key to our humanity? In Adventures in Human Being, award-winning author Gavin Francis leads readers on a journey into the hidden pathways of the human body, offering a guide to its inner workings and a celebration of its marvels. Drawing on his experiences as a surgeon, ER specialist, and family physician, Francis blends stories from the clinic with episodes from medical history, philosophy, and literature to describe the body in sickness and in health, in living and in dying. At its heart, [this book] is a meditation on what it means to be human. Poetic, eloquent, and profoundly perceptive, this book will transform the way you view your body."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Francis, G. (2015). Adventures in human being: a grand tour from the cranium to the calcaneum . Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Francis, Gavin. 2015. Adventures in Human Being: A Grand Tour From the Cranium to the Calcaneum. Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Francis, Gavin. Adventures in Human Being: A Grand Tour From the Cranium to the Calcaneum Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Francis, Gavin. Adventures in Human Being: A Grand Tour From the Cranium to the Calcaneum Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2015.
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