The Humane Idea

Rudolf Virchow and Hermann von Helmholtz. The legacy of the Charité

by Ernst Peter Fischer, Detlev Ganten

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Two of today’s leading scientists, Ernst Peter Fischer and Detlev Ganten, reconfirm the legacy of two influential 19th-century researchers. To mark the 200th birthday of Rudolf Virchow (1821–1902) and Hermann von Helmholtz (1821–1894), they explain why pioneering research and holistic thinking are still relevant for health science and practice, and for a sustainable balance of people, society and the environment. The historical achievement of Virchow and Helmholtz continues today with the work of researchers like Emmanuelle Charpentier and Christian Drosten, so ensuring that the humane idea continues to be fruitful in the future. An insight into the history of medical science.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher S. Hirzel Verlag
  • Publication Date May 2021
  • Orginal LanguageGerman
  • ISBN/Identifier 9783777629025
  • FormatHardback
  • Primary Price 26 EUR
  • Pages264
  • ReadershipGeneral
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Original Language TitleDie Idee des Humanen. Rudolf Virchow und Hermann von Helmholtz - das Erbe der Charité
  • Copyright Year2021

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