medicine in literature

Provides an analysis of novelist Robin Cook's medical thrillers written between 1977 and 1995, discussing their plots, characters, and themes, and includes biographical information about the author, a complete bibliography of his fiction, general criticism, and a listing of reviews.

Provides information on the life of author Michael Crichton, discussing the development of his literary style, and analyzes each of his ten major novels, beginning with "The Andromeda Strain, " written in 1969.

Explores how many bioethical and medical debates related to recent advances in science and technology have been addressed in various literary works.

Examines the way society viewed health and disease during the European Renaissance period and discusses poor diets and lack of hygiene, common ailments and treatments, surviving childbirth, plagues, doctors, and herbal remedies.