Bøker av George Miller Beard

A pioneering study of the relationship between old age and work, by renowned physician and social reformer George Miller Beard. Beard's work remains a landmark of scientific inquiry into the effects of aging on cognition and physical ability.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This classic text is a seminal work on the medical applications of electricity. It covers a wide range of topics, from the physics of electrical currents to the therapeutic uses of electromagnetism. The book includes detailed descriptions of various devices and techniques, as well as case studies and clinical applications. A must-read for historians of medicine, as well as practitioners and researchers in the field of electrotherapy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1877, this book was one of the first comprehensive examinations of the phenomenon now known as seasonal allergies. Drawing on his own clinical experience as well as the latest scientific research of the time, Beard identifies the symptoms and causes of hay fever and proposes a range of treatments, from herbal remedies to the use of modern medical technologies like electrotherapy. While much has changed in our understanding and treatment of allergies since the book's initial publication, Hay-Fever or Summer Catarrh remains a landmark work in the history of medical science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Practical Treatise on Nervous Exhaustion (Neurasthenia) is a pioneering work in the field of psychosomatic medicine, written by the American physician George Miller Beard. Neurasthenia is a condition characterized by chronic fatigue, irritability, and other symptoms that were thought to be related to the nervous system. Beard's book provides a detailed analysis of the condition, its causes, and its treatment, as well as a broader critique of the medical profession and its lack of attention to the psychological aspect of illness. This edition includes a modern introduction that places Beard's work in the context of contemporary medical practice and scientific research.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.