Reflections on Science, Religion and Society: A Medical Perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1525504908 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 210 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has served as the dean of the School of Medicine at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), chancellor of UCSF, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard University, and remained on the faculty of Harvard Medical School until his retirement in July 2016. Lefler Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School. Martin, MD, PhD, is the Edward R. and Anne G. Martin is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and an honorary member and past president of the American Neurological Association. Martin's most recent book, Alfalfa to Ivy: Memoir of a Harvard Medical School Dean, was published by the University of Alberta Press in 2011. The author of more than three hundred scientific publications and several books, Dr. About the Author Joseph B. Dr. He worked at McGill University and was then appointed chief
He has served as the dean of the School of Medicine at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), chancellor of UCSF, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard University, and remained on the faculty of Harvard Medical School until his retirement in July 2016. Martin is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and an
As both a lifelong Anabaptist and prominent member of the scientific community, his talks often focus on how to balance the spiritual and logical sides of our being to become healthier and more productive members of society. Collected here are several of Dr. They reflect his evolving views on science and spirituality, and explore how that confluence is at the center of some of today's most important and controversial issues. Martin helps us to understand both the world around us, and the world within.. Joseph B. Interspersed with commentary to provide further context and reflection, the talks reflect the changes we have seen as a society deeply entrenched in technological advances and religious tensions. Martin's speeches from over more than fifty years as an academic and doctor. Through them, Dr. Martin has had the honor of delivering speeches to graduating students, professional societies, and academic co