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Surgery is an ideal field for examining the processes of technological change in medicine. The contributors to this book go beyond the concept of innovation, wi

Examining the complex dynamics of medical treatment options and the variable character of surgical technologies, this volume broadens and transcends the notion

The very rapid pace of advances in biomedical research promises us a wide range of new drugs, medical devices, and clinical procedures. The extent to which thes

Americans praise medical technology for saving lives and improving health. Yet, new technology is often cited as a key factor in skyrocketing medical costs. Thi

This handbook covers the technical, social and cultural history of surgery. It reflects the state of the art and suggests directions for future research. It dis