Frontiers of Surgery
This series investigates scientific developments and theories that give rise to popular and widespread interest, concern and controversy.
Each book looks at a different source of controversy and: introduces the personalities and interest groups; features details of the development or discovery; explains the underlying science and techniques; reviews the issues and opinions involved; and uses a variety of examples and evidence.
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