A Short Account Of Experiments Made In Italy And Recently Repeated In Geneva And Paris (1830)

By Giovanni Aldini

Book Overview

A Short Account Of Experiments Made In Italy And Recently Repeated In Geneva And Paris, originally published in 1830, is a book written by the Italian physicist and anatomist Giovanni Aldini. The book provides a detailed account of the experiments conducted by Aldini in Italy, as well as the subsequent experiments that were repeated in Geneva and Paris.The experiments described in the book involve the use of electricity to stimulate the muscles and nerves of animals and humans. Aldini was particularly interested in the effects of electricity on the human body, and his experiments involved the use of electric currents to induce contractions in muscles, as well as to stimulate the nervous system.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Aldini's experiments. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of electricity and its use in medicine, while the subsequent chapters describe in detail the various experiments conducted by Aldini.Throughout the book, Aldini emphasizes the importance of his experiments in advancing our understanding of the human body and the role of electricity in medicine. He also discusses the ethical implications of his work, and the need for caution and careful consideration when conducting experiments on living beings.Overall, A Short Account Of Experiments Made In Italy And Recently Repeated In Geneva And Paris is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the history of medicine and the role of electricity in scientific research.For Preserving Human Life And Objects Of Value Form Destruction By Fire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112013000X
• ISBN13: 9781120130006
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"