Odent, Michel
Childbirth in the Age of Plastics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780663883
- author:
- Odent, Michel
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pinter & Martin Ltd.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medicine, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Childbirth in the Age of Plastics by Michel Odent explores the profound impact of plastic technology on modern obstetrics. Since the mid-twentieth century, plastics have revolutionized medical practices, transforming the way surgeons operate and anaesthetists deliver drugs. From traditional surgical tools to modern endoscopes and catheters, this book examines how the development of plastics has influenced the history of medicine. With his unique perspective as a medical professional with decades of experience, Michel Odent asks essential questions about the future of childbirth in an era dominated by plastic technology. By examining the intersection of medicine and technology, Childbirth in the Age of Plastics offers a compelling analysis of the current turning point in the history of childbirth and its implications for humanity.