Medicine Through Time

Synopsis

Series looking at how and why why factors such as religion, politics and war have affected the pace and nature of developments in medicine over time. Also celebrates the achievements of key figures in the history of medicine, including Galen, Harvey and Vesalius. In five parts: Medicine and Religion; Medicine and Science; Medicine and Government; Medicine and War; Medicine and Surgery.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1998

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £25.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Notes

Broadcast on BBC2 from 2/11/98.

Documentation

Optional resource pack available.

Uses

Ages 14 and up.

Subjects

History; Medical sciences

Keywords

history of medicine

Production Company

Name

BBC Education

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8746 1111

Fax

020 8752 4398

Address

White City
201 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TS

Distributor

Name

BBC Educational Publishing

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

01937 541001

Fax

01937 845381

Address

PO Box 234
Wetherby
West Yorks
LS23 7EU