Attractively bound and illustrated, Dates in Gastroenterology presents an all-encompassing, chronological history of gastroenterology from the ideas of Greek and Roman civilization to the present day. Each entry contains a concise historical or biographical synopsis that helps readers appreciate the developments in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and technology in the last millennium. The book provides a fascinating, useful record of the landmarks in the development of gastroenterology, including key names and events, from the writings of Hippocrates to the implications of Helicobacter infection.


