famous persons

"A graphic novel exploring amputation, revealing details about famous amputees throughout history, the invention of the tourniquet, phantom limb syndrome, types of prostheses, and transhumanist technologies"--.

Presents a concise account of the life of Thomas Jefferson, discussing the private world and public career of the U.S. statesman.

Examines the true stories of nine individuals who were terrified of being ill or thinking they were ill, or who created medical conditions to escape societal and familial obligations.

A collection of primary sources, including medical records, court documents, and papal statements, that help explore the ethical controversies that arose during the Terri Schiavo case, in which a young woman's family fought to keep their daughter alive through life support, despite her husband's wishes to stop treatment.