XX century: the history of medicine in quest of itself
https://doi.org/10.15829/1728-8800-2024-4147
EDN: JXTJEY
Abstract
The history of medicine as a separate discipline was created by doctors. In the 19th century, scientific medicine broke away from its past, and Hippocrates, Avicenna, Harvey became history, rather than foundation. The history of medicine continued to be a necessary part of medical education, helping young doctors to identify themselves in the profession, showing whom they can and should look up to in it. In the 20th century, doctors were no strangers to the humanities, but also showed excellent examples of work in the field.
At the same time, in the 20th century, the prevailing opinion was that objective, systematic historical analysis of medicine history was brought by professional historians. However, those who contrast "amateur" medical historians with "professional" historians who create methodologically complex studies greatly simplify the problem. The most interesting works appear at the intersection of different disciplines.
The most interesting studies of recent years have been carried out by a team of authors of different specialties. They are the ones who can bring our science to a new stage of development.
About the Author
E. Е. Berger
Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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For citations:
Berger E.Е. XX century: the history of medicine in quest of itself. Cardiovascular Therapy and Prevention. 2024;23(3S):4147. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15829/1728-8800-2024-4147. EDN: JXTJEY
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