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A Physiological System of Nosology; With a Corrected and Simplified Nomenclature

Rs. 12,000

Discover an influential 1823 medical textbook on disease classification by physician John Mason Good. This 538-page Legare Street Press reprint offers a fascinating window into early 19th-century medical science and terminology.

Historic Medical Textbook on Disease Classification – Now Available in Sri Lanka

Buy this used copy of A Physiological System of Nosology by renowned English physician John Mason Good (1764-1827) for just LKR 12,000 at Bookshop Near Me.

About This Medical History Classic

Originally published in 1823, this groundbreaking medical textbook presents a comprehensive physiological approach to classifying diseases. Dr. Good’s systematic framework organized illnesses by the bodily systems they affect, departing from earlier taxonomies and establishing nomenclature that shaped modern medical terminology.

Book Details:

  • 538 pages of detailed medical classification
  • Paperback binding by Legare Street Press (2023 reprint)
  • ISBN: 9781021922823
  • Weight: 744 grams
  • Language: English
  • Academic reading level

Why This Book Matters

John Mason Good was not only a distinguished physician but also a medical translator and scientific writer whose work bridged multiple fields of knowledge. This nosology system influenced generations of medical professionals and remains a valuable primary source for understanding 19th-century medical thought.

Scholars have recognized this work as culturally significant, preserving it as part of civilization’s knowledge base. Now in the public domain, this reproduction makes historically important medical literature accessible to contemporary readers.

Perfect For:

  • Medical history research and reference
  • Academic collections in healthcare institutions
  • Understanding the evolution of medical terminology
  • Collectors of rare medical literature

Order now from Bookshop Near Me and add this fascinating piece of medical history to your library. Fast delivery across Sri Lanka.

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