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African American Healers
by Clinton Cox
ISBN: 0471246506
ISBN-13: 9780471246503
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published date: 1999
Size: 8 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Ages: 7 to 9
Pages: 164
Synopses
Profiles over thirty notable African Americans in the health field, including Civil War nurse Susie King Taylor, Dr. Charles Drew, father of the blood bank, and young pioneering surgeon Ben Carson.
Publisher's Notes
This lively collection of profiles tells the inspiring stories of twenty-five African American healers: both the famous and the forgotten heroes whose contributions were invaluable to the advancement of medical science. Young readers will be encouraged by the achievements of physicians whose humanitarian and courageous efforts paved the road for other healers. Each well-rounded biography covers a healer's origins, challenges, and accomplishments. -- Includes many little-known names as well as the famous and legendary, including Civil War nurse Susie King Taylor; Dr. Charles Drew, father of the blood bank; Dr. Ben Carson, young, pioneering surgeon; and more -- Boxed features highlight significant achievements -- Illustrated with vintage photographs -- Includes a timeline, bibliography, notes, and a glossary
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African American Healers
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Wiley. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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African American Healers
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Wiley. Used - Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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African American Healers
Clinton Cox
A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Softly worn around edges and corners. Binding solid and tight. ( more information)
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African American Healers
Clinton Cox
A nice ex-library used copy. Some library markings. Pages clear. Mylar over dustjacket. Dustjacket clear. Softly worn edges and corners. Binding solid and tight. ( more information)
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African American Healers
Cox, Clinton
Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A.: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1999 Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good Dust Jacket. Ex Library. ( more information)
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African American Healers (Qty: 100)
Cox, Clinton
Wiley, 14-Dec-1999. Hardcover. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081015212455G ( more information)
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Brand new. Throughout American history, determined African Americans have become healers. As doctors, nurses, and scientists, they have made vital contributions to the health of the American people. The road to attaining the knowledge these healers longed for was a difficult one. But they kept going, despite the obstacles. These healers would not only mend the ills of the sick, but would also found schools, build hospitals, and fight for equal treatment as well as for the rights of their patients. These true and inspiring stories of some of the great African American healers show you how: Dr. James Durham, the first African American doctor, saved the lives of more yellow fever victims than most doctors in colonial Philadelphia.Susie King Taylor began nursing both black and white soldiers at the age of thirteen when the Civil War began and cared for them throughout the war. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, who founded Provident Hospital in Chicago, saved a patient's life by performing the first successful open-heart operation.Dr. Justina Laurena Ford, the first black female physician in the Rocky Mountains, treated patients of all races in their homes, and became fluent in eight languages. Dr. Charles Drew invented the blood bank and discovered new uses for plasma. Dr. Benjamin Carson blazed a trail in the amazing field of brain surgery. This outstanding collection brings to light these and dozens of other exciting and surprising tales of the men and women of medicine who lived their dreams. ( more information)
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