Case study of peptic ulcers and Helicobacter pylori infection reveals the scientific process in action
Explores historical and contemporary medical theories to show how scientific explanations develop
Analyzes the factors influencing the acceptance or rejection of new medical ideas
Challenges traditional philosophy of science perspectives for a more nuanced understanding
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Ranging through the history of medicine, from the Hippocratic theory of humours to modern explanations of Mad Cow Disease and chronic fatigue syndrome, this book analyzes the development and acceptance of scientific ideas. At the heart of the book is a case study of the recent shift in medical understanding of peptic ulcers, most of which