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The Knife Man by Wendy Moore is a vivid, often-gruesome biography of John Hunter (17281793), a pioneering surgeon and anatomist who revolutionized modern surgery. Drawing from extensive research, Moore explores Hunters scientific experiments, dissections, bodysnatching exploits, and groundbreaking advances in surgery and natural history. Known as a man both admired and feared, Hunters legacy includes shaping modern medical practice and influencing fiction like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . Winner of the 2005 Medical Journalists Open Book AwardÂ
Key Topics Covered:
Hunters scientific experiments, dissections & natural history pursuits
Grave-robbing and procurement of cadavers
Innovations in surgical techniques and medical minimalism
Influence on Enlightenment medicine and early evolutionary thought
Cultural impact: inspiration for Dr.Jekyll, Dr.Dolittle & more
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