Allyson M W Dyar reviewed Bloodstream by Isaac Asimov
Review of 'Bloodstream' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This book is, like the previous book reviewed a history book, but a medical book on the subject of blood.
However, unlike the previous book which was written in 2002, this book was written 1961.
To say we've come a long way is a true understatement.
I love reading old medically oriented books and in fact, I love going into used bookstores and purchasing these oldies.
They provide such a fascinating look at the state of medicine or the individual subject matter at the time of writing. It's just as interesting to see what is included and much as what isn't included because it hadn't been discovered yet.
While Berton Roueche was the one who introduced me to the idea of reading medical narratives while in 4th grade, Isaac Asimov opened up the human body as more than just flesh and bones, but a marval of engineering. If you don't …
This book is, like the previous book reviewed a history book, but a medical book on the subject of blood.
However, unlike the previous book which was written in 2002, this book was written 1961.
To say we've come a long way is a true understatement.
I love reading old medically oriented books and in fact, I love going into used bookstores and purchasing these oldies.
They provide such a fascinating look at the state of medicine or the individual subject matter at the time of writing. It's just as interesting to see what is included and much as what isn't included because it hadn't been discovered yet.
While Berton Roueche was the one who introduced me to the idea of reading medical narratives while in 4th grade, Isaac Asimov opened up the human body as more than just flesh and bones, but a marval of engineering. If you don't understand a subject, he'll make sure that you do after you've finished reading the book or essay.
With the complexities of medical science these days, I really miss his lucid explanations and fun way he had of illustrating whatever he was discussing.
OK, so I haven't talked much about the book except to say that I enjoyed it. This was my "waiting for Dafydd at the station" book, so it took me over four months to read. :) Nothing specifically stuck out except for an interesting few tidbits that wouldn't interest anyone except someone like myself who reads old books for fun.