William Osler by Michael Bliss
Osler rose from obscurity to become the greatest medical teacher and writer in three countries, revered as a major figure in the advent of 20th-century medicine. The first full-scale biography of Osler since 1925.
'A richly textured description of an extraordinary man this biography of Osler stands apart' - Russell T. Joffe (Globe & Mail) 'In this compelling book, Bliss captures the symmetry and transitions [in Osler's life] thoroughly and well.' - Robert Fripp (Toronto Star) 'It was time for Canadians to have a new, modern biography of one of their country's greatest figures.' - Victor Swoboda (Montreal Gazette) 'Professor Bliss paint[s] an engaging portrait of Osler.' - Suzanne Hiller (National Post) '[A] splendid biography.' - Brad Evenson (National Post) 'Mr. Bliss has done a wonderful job of describing, in enjoyable and lively prose, the context of Osler's life. Anyone interested in North American or medical history will find this book irresistible.' - Charlotte Gray (Ottawa Citizen)
Michael Bliss is University Professor Emeritus in the Department of History and the History of Medicine Program at the University of Toronto.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780802085412 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802085415 |
| Title | William Osler |
| Author | Michael Bliss |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Toronto Press |
| Year published | 2000-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 277 |
| Prizes | Winner of Jason A Hannah Medal, Royal Society of Canada 2001 (Canada) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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