"Elements of Surgery" by Robert Liston is a seminal work that delves into the principles and practices of surgical techniques. Liston, a pioneering surgeon of his time, emphasizes the importance of precision and skill in the operating room. His insights into anatomy and surgical procedures laid the groundwork for modern surgery, making this book a crucial reference for both aspiring and experienced surgeons. The text is rich with practical advice, reflecting Liston's extensive experience a...

In "Elements of Surgery," Robert Liston presents a comprehensive exploration of surgical principles and techniques that would lay the groundwork for the practice of surgery in the 19th century. Esteemed for its clear prose and systematic approach, this work delves into both the theoretical and practical aspects of surgery. Liston meticulously outlines surgical methods while drawing upon case studies and prevailing medical understanding of his time, thus situating the text within the broade...

There are few accidents or diseases, to which the human body is liable, which are not preceded or followed by incited action, increased circulation, and accumulation of blood in the capillary vessels of the part affected; and these phenomena require to be very attentively studied, and correctly understood, by all who propose practising the healing art. As all the salutary as well as diseased processes which occur in the human body are more or less attended or affected by this action, and a...

In 'Elements of Surgery', Robert Liston presents a pioneering exploration of surgical techniques and principles during the early 19th century. His meticulous prose marries detailed anatomical illustrations with practical guidance, advocating for a scientific approach to surgery that prioritizes precision and effectiveness. Liston's work, characterized by its clarity and directness, emerged in a period when surgical practices were rapidly evolving, reflecting the shift from traditional meth...

The ICMS Handbook is acknowledged as the international standard text for basic security procedures. It was first published as A Basic Guide to Museum Security, and is now fully revised, enlarged and updated. The manual covers: general principles security, theft and burglary: security personnel; training; collection management and transport; disaster planning; fire and environmental hazards; checklist of security procedures. It is designed to operate in all conditions and sizes of ...

An ?intriguing? oral portrait of the people behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Entertainment Weekly)Using more than fifty interviews, award-winning writer Danny Danziger creates a fascinating mosaic of the people behind New York?s magnificent Metropolitan Museum of Art. From the aristocratic, acerbic director of the museum, Philippe de Montebello, to the curators who have a deep knowledge and passionate appreciation of their collections, from the secur...

Are Museums Irrelevant?Museums are rarely acknowledged in the global discussion of climate change, environmental degradation, the inevitability of depleted fossil fuels, and the myriad local issues concerning the well-being of particular communities – suggesting the irrelevance of museums as social institutions. At the same time, there is a growing preoccupation among museums with the marketplace, and museums, unwittingly or not, are embracing the values o...

On Collecting examines the nature of collecting both in Europe and among people living within the European tradition elsewhere.Susan Pearce looks at the way we collect and what this tells us about ourselves and our society. She also explores the psychology of collecting: why do we bestow value on certain objects and how does this add meaning to our lives? Do men and women collect differently? How do we use objects to construct our identity?This book breaks new ground...

Places of Pain and Shame is a cross-cultural study of sites that represent painful and/or shameful episodes in a national or local community’s history, and the ways that government agencies, heritage professionals and the communities themselves seek to remember, commemorate and conserve these cases – or, conversely, choose to forget them.Such episodes and locations include: massacre and genocide sites, places related to prisoners of war, civil and political prisons, and pl...

Answering key questions in the study of how museums communicate, Louise Ravelli provides a set of frameworks to investigate the complexities of communication in museums:* What is an appropriate level of complexity for a written label?* Why do some choice in language make a more direct relation to visitors?* Is there a correct way of presenting a particular view of content?* How do design practices contribute to the overall meanings being made?The framew...

Learning in the Museum examines major issues and shows how research in visitor studies and the philosophy of education can be applied to facilitate a meaningful educational experience in museums.Hein combines a brief history of education in public museums, with a rigorous examination of how the educational theories of Dewey, Piaget, Vygotsky and subsequent theorists relate to learning in the museum.Surveying a wide range of research methods employed in visitor stud...

The influence of digital media on the cultural heritage sector has been pervasive and profound. Today museums are reliant on new technology to manage their collections. They collect digital as well as material things. New media is embedded within their exhibition spaces. And their activity online is as important as their physical presence on site.However, ‘digital heritage’ (as an area of practice and as a subject of study) does not exist in one single place. Its evidence base is c...