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Mortal Lessons by Richard Selzer

Mortal Lessons

Notes on the Art of Surgery

Richard Selzer

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 15, 1996

In this collection of nineteen unforgettable essays, Dr.

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in essays on the art of surgery
Themes
The art of surgery, The human body, Life and death
Genres
Doctor-Patient Relations, Lives in Medicine, Physician Practice

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About this book

In this collection of nineteen unforgettable essays, Dr. Selzer describes unsparingly the surgeon’s art. Both moving and perversely funny, Mortal Lessons is an established classic that considers not only the workings and misworkings of the human body but also the meaning of life and death. With a Preface written by the Author especially for this edition.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in essays on the art of surgery
  • Readers drawn to reflections on the human body, life, and death

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Doctor-Patient Relations70%
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Physician Practice36%

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Publisher categories

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Health Policy
  • Internal Medicine
  • Ophthalmology
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  • Pediatrics
  • Doctor-Patient Relations
  • Public Health
  • General Surgery
Authors
Richard Selzer
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 15, 1996
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
The art of surgery · The human body · Life and death
Reading lane
Forensic Medicine