Books in the Oxford Medical Histories series

This illustrated and comprehensive historical account deals successively with the early history of muscular dystrophy, refinements of its clinical picture, heterogeneity and the classification and description of the disease, the biochemistry, pathogenesis and the molecular genetics of the disorder and, finally, gene therapy.

The History of Radiology is an authoritative and engaging history of medical developments within radiology which will appeal to a wide audience including radiologists, medical physicists, medical historians, radiographers, medical students and doctors.

A history of the modern era of epilepsy research, providing a critical overview of the advances, improvements, set-backs, and social and political influences on progress that have characterised the endeavours of researchers in the field over the past 150 years.

'The Antibody Molecule' is a beautifully illustrated review of the remarkable developments within immunology from the discovery of the antibody molecule to its exploitation in medicine and the scientists and pioneers who were involved. This engaging and authoritative history will appeal to a wide audience.

Covers the rise of clinical studies, academic programmes and international collaborations to promote palliative care. It examines the continuing need to provide evidence in support of development and assesses the dilemmas of unequal access to services and pain relieving drugs.