Renaissance Hospital

Renaissance Hospital

EnglishHardback
Henderson, John
Yale University Press
EAN: 9780300109955
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In this fascinating and richly illustrated book, John Henderson takes us into the Renaissance hospitals of Florence, recreating the enormous barn-like wards and exploring the lives of those who received and those who administered treatment there. Drawing on an exceptional range of visual and documentary evidence, Henderson overturns the popular view of the pre-industrial hospital as a hellish destination for the dying poor. To the contrary, hospitals of the era developed specialized, professional care; became important centers of artistic patronage; and served a large patient population, only ten percent of whom died during their stay. The book explores the civic role of Renaissance hospitals, their beautiful architecture and interior design, and their methods of medical treatment that continue to influence healthcare practices today.
EAN 9780300109955
ISBN 0300109954
Binding Hardback
Publisher Yale University Press
Publication date July 30, 2006
Pages 448
Language English
Country United States
Readership General
Authors Henderson, John
Illustrations 80 b-w illus.