Innovation and Tradition at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine: An Anecdotal Journey

by David Y. Cooper III, Marshall A. Ledger

Overview

From the time of its establishment in the eighteenth century until late in the nineteenth century, the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine was the most respected medical institution in the United States. Today it is among the leaders in medical education in the U.S. It continues to play a crucial role in the development of medical education, the practice of medicine, and medical research in America.

Innovation and Tradition at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine: An Anecdotal Journey presents a thoroughly researched, readable history of this important institution. Tracing its growth from a couple of courses at the College of Philadelphia to its 225th anniversary in 1990, the authors highlight the truly remarkable contributions to science and medicine made by members of the school's distinguished faculty. including Benjamin Rush, Caspar Wistar, Joseph Leidy, Simon Flexner, lsador Ravdin, and Britton Chance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780812282429
Publisher:	University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
Publication date:	04/29/1990
Series:	Anniversary Collection
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.02(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

David Y. Cooper III was Professor Emeritus of Surgical Research at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine. Marshall A. Ledger was Editor of Penn Medicine magazine.

Editorial Reviews

Beginning in 1825 with the invention of the tunnelling shield for driving the Thames Tunnel, West brings us up to the present with current renewed attempts to bring about the construction of a tunnel under the English Channel. The main section of the book comprises a detailed examination of the major technical advances in both hard rock and soft ground tunnelling. The development of a higly innovative tunnelling industry in Japan is discussed, and a classification for technical innovation is proposed, which could be applied to technology in general. A celebratory account of the institution's 225 year history. Within the chronological chapters, short sections profile personalities and focus on particular departments, and scientific and administrative events. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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