Product Description

Veterinary Medicine: An Illustrated History is a comprehensive historical work focusing on three primary themes: the evolution of veterinary medicine, the role of animals throughout recorded history, and the unique human-animal bond. Largely organized by world regions, this book also includes chapters on specific time periods such as the Dark Ages and Renaissance, which heralded important strides in the development of veterinary medicine. This beautiful, illustrated account of the rich heritage of veterinary medicine includes 500 art pieces in a variety of media, approximately half in full color.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #543305 in Books
• Published on: 1995-07-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .8 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 704 pages

Ingram
The authors present a comprehensive, graphically illustrated coverage of the evolution of veterinary medicine, the role of animals throughout recorded history, and the unique human-animal bond. The book is organized by regions of the world, but with some focus on specific time periods in history.

Book Info
University of Minnesota, St. Paul. Lavishly illustrated history of veterinary medicine from prescientific times through the modern era. Traces the role of animals in society, the evolution of veterinary medicine, and the bond between animals and humans. Color and halftone illustrations in a variety of formats.