Anatomical Atlas for Nurses and Students
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
In this exceptionally clean and historically vital medical reference volume, Anatomical Atlas for Nurses and Students offers a fascinating window into mid-century clinical education. Originally compiled by respected medical authorities Ian M. Burdon (M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S. Edin.) and S. Macdonald (S.R.N.), the text serves as a comprehensive, structured guide to the complexities of human anatomy and physiology. The narrative layout is intentionally designed for rapid clarity, breaking down organ systems, skeletal structures, and vascular networks with precise academic terminology. The true highlight of this third edition is its exquisite collection of graphic plates beautifully rendered by the renowned medical illustrator A. K. Maxwell. These detailed illustrations bridge the gap between technical diagnosis and visual art, making this 1951 hardback an invaluable reference copy for medical historians, nursing scholars, and vintage textbook collectors alike. Complete with its original, well-preserved dust jacket, this Faber and Faber classic remains a highly collectible testament to the evolution of medical training in the post-war era.
Author: Ian M. Burdon and S. Macdonald (Plates by A. K. Maxwell)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
In this exceptionally clean and historically vital medical reference volume, Anatomical Atlas for Nurses and Students offers a fascinating window into mid-century clinical education. Originally compiled by respected medical authorities Ian M. Burdon (M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S. Edin.) and S. Macdonald (S.R.N.), the text serves as a comprehensive, structured guide to the complexities of human anatomy and physiology. The narrative layout is intentionally designed for rapid clarity, breaking down organ systems, skeletal structures, and vascular networks with precise academic terminology. The true highlight of this third edition is its exquisite collection of graphic plates beautifully rendered by the renowned medical illustrator A. K. Maxwell. These detailed illustrations bridge the gap between technical diagnosis and visual art, making this 1951 hardback an invaluable reference copy for medical historians, nursing scholars, and vintage textbook collectors alike. Complete with its original, well-preserved dust jacket, this Faber and Faber classic remains a highly collectible testament to the evolution of medical training in the post-war era.