It Started in a Cupboard by Calman Kenneth

It Started in a Cupboard by Calman Kenneth

It Started in a Cupboard begins with a discussion of happiness and what it means to the author. This is followed by sections on Calman’s career in Clinical Medicine and Public health, then his life after medicine. There then follows a section on wider interests including the Arts and Health, Knowledge Libraries and Universities, People Pets and Places, God Faith and religion and My Scotland. There is then a final chapter on Conclusions on my own Happiness.

'A fascinating book' – Rosemary Goring, The Herald on Sunday

'A captivating, rich narrative of a life dedicated to the wellbeing of others... an utterly essential read.' – Commonspace

Sir Kenneth Calman began his career in medicine firstly in surgery with an interest in vascular and transplant surgery. He then became Professor of Oncology at the University of Glasgow. This was followed by posts as the Chief Medical Officer in Scotland, and then in England, during which time there were a range of major health issues to be faced. He then moved to become Vice Chancellor of the University of Durham. Finally, he returned to Glasgow as Chancellor of the University in 2006. During this latter time, he was involved in a wide variety of organisations including the National Trust for Scotland, The National Cancer Research Institute, the British Library and the National Library of Scotland, and chaired a Commission on Scottish Devolution.

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ISBN 13	9781910022160
ISBN 10	1910022160
Title	It Started in a Cupboard
Author	Calman Kenneth
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Book
Publisher	Luath Press Ltd
Year published	2020-12-11
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