The Curious History of the Heart. A Cultural and Scientific Journey, Hardback/***

This book traces the evolution of our understanding of the heart from the dawn of civilization to the present. Vincent M. Figueredo-an accomplished cardiologist and expert on the history of the human heart-explores the role and significance of the heart in art, culture, religion, philosophy, and science across time and place. Publisher: Columbia University Press Illustration(s): 45 figures Number of pages: 312 Publication date: 2023 Dimensions: 148 x 226 x 27 Cover type: Hardback