Time to Heal : The Diffusion of Listerism in Victorian Britain Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 89, Part 1) (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society)

Surveys various factors affecting the diffusion of antiseptic surgery approaches and techniques developed by Joseph Lister in the middle of the 19th century. Among them are medical administration, social interpretation, national competition, experimental investigation, and technical evolution. The extensive glossary does not indicate pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)