Originally published in 1867, this foundational text on human physiology remains a classic of medical literature. Thomas L. Nichols offers a detailed survey of the human body and the physiological processes that underpin health and disease. Drawing on examples from public health and social science, he demonstrates the practical applications of physiological knowledge to everyday life. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the interplay between science and society.

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