Beautifully descriptive and extensively illustrated, this book presents the fascinating account of the life and times of Victor Bonney, considered by many to be the foremost gynaecological surgeon of the 20th century. Biographer Geoffrey Chamberlain, a widely published medical author in his own right, reviews Dr. Bonney's life and work with special attention to his remarkable achievements in gynaecological and obstetrical surgery. The book contains eight main sections ranging from 1872 to 1953 covering the immense changes in world history, including two world wars, that paralleled the changes and developments in modern gynecology and obstetrics to which Victor Bonney was such an important contributor. An invaluable resource of authoritative information about an important medical figure and a rich mine of illustrative and anecdotal material for lecturers and speakers.
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'This book is a must ... The volume is packed with detail in a small compass. There is much food for historical thought here.' - The Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCL
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Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Childhood 1872-1890. Medical apprenticeship 1891-1899. Gynaecological training 1899-1905. Gynaecological consultancy 1905-1914. The Kaiser's war 1914-1918. The nineteen twenties 1918-1930. The formation of theCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 1926-1931. The nineteen thirties 1930-1939. Hitler's war 1939-1945. After the war and retirement 1945-1953. L'envoi 1872-1953. Sources quoted. Appendix one: The chronology of Victor Bonney. Appendix two: Thepublished works of Victor Bonney. Appendix three: An anaylsis of Victor Bonney's surgery at Chelsea Hospital for Women. Appendix four: The childhood homes of Victor Bonney. Appendix five: The London consulting rooms of Victor Bonney. Index.
