A Scientific Revolution
Ten Men and Women Who Reinvented American Medicine

It's nice to be reminded of just how recently the practice of medicine became a science, that just a few generations in the past visionaries at legendary medical institutions like Johns Hopkins completely changed the culture of disease treatment and prevention. Who today even thinks about it? But th......more

I seldom read books about medical history, but was instantly drawn into the captivating stories of ten men and women "who reinvented American medicine" in this book written by Hruban and Will Linder together (Will's name should listed as author too.) The book focuses on ten men and women, specificall......more

Though not a medical professional, prior to reading this book I was certainly aware of Johns Hopkins' lofty stature in the world of medicine. However, I was not familiar with the medical school and hospital origin story; and of the ten individuals profiled in the book, I was only familiar (slightly)......more

I have no medical background (one year of pre-med as an undergraduate freshman which was waylaid by an unpleasant experience with organic chemistry doesn't count). However, I did not need such a background to read, understand and savor this excellent book which provides a detailed look at each of 10......more

Wow! What a fantastic book "A Scientific Revolution" really is! I had heard from Peter Drucker that most folks who want to become doctors know it from an early age. But in reading this book, I have learned about some men and women for whom that statement was not the case, and who had brilliant caree......more