The word "Tabiyat" is an Urdu word whose origin is Arabic, meaning "nature, temperament, disposition" in English. This book is a collection of topics of contemporary significance reflecting the author's ethical conviction to combine today's science with yesterday's art of medicine in the hope that the pursuit of science as applied to medicine does not do harm to humanity. One of the essays trace the roots of Ayurveda, its philosophy, rise and achievements and also discusses reasons for its stagnation after the 18th century in contrast to the rise of Western medicine whereas another essay celebrates the contribution of scientists who revolutionized the fields of microbiology and surgery with sheer single-minded dedication in an era where modern principles of trials were non-existent. The author re-emphasizes on ethical practices to maintain the sanctity of this noble practice and highlights the example of Florence Nightingale. He also brings in the theory of how medical innovations happen during the scourge of wars, inherent power of music in healing and how medicine liberated in the renaissance era. The author concludes with a mixture of conjecture, philosophy, and poetry on Death.

About the Author
Farokh Erach Udwadia is one of India's most eminent physicians. He is Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Grant Medical College, JJ Hospital, Bombay and Consultant and Director Incharge of ICU, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai. He has a number of national and international distinctions to his credit. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1987, the Dhanvantri award in 1996, and the B.C. Roy award in 2000. The American College of Chest Physicians conferred on him the award of Master Fellow in 1997. An established author, he has written several medical monographs, including The Forgotten Art of Healing and Other Essays (Oxford University Press, 2009), Bedside Clinics (Oxford University Press, 2008) and Man and Medicine: A History (Oxford University Press, 2001).


Book Information
ISBN 9780199480159
Author Farokh Erach Udwadia
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint OUP India
Publisher OUP India
Weight(grams) 386g
Dimensions(mm) 224mm * 148mm * 21mm