Author: Ted Redekop
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Dr. Norman Bethune, 1890-1939
The Politics of Passion
Author: Norman Bethune
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802009074
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The Politics of Passion is the first comprehensive collection of the writing and art of Dr Norman Bethune. A Canadian medical pioneer and a communist, Bethune gained fame during the 1930s while serving in the Spanish Civil War and participating in China's struggle against Japanese invasion. This book sheds light on the man, the artist, and the revolutionary. It uncovers new historical material relating to several controversies surrounding Bethune. A remarkable document obtained from the Communist International Archives in Moscow, for instance, discusses why Bethune was sent home in disgrace from the Spanish Civil War. It refers to a mysterious Swedish woman, Kajsa von Rothman, who was Bethune's lover and who was believed by left-wing Spanish authorities to be politically suspect. This collection of Bethune's writings and art reveals that politics preoccupied him only during the last four years of his life. Earlier, his passionate nature found expression in medical and surgical innovation, as well as in painting, sketching, photography, writing - from poetry and short stories to letters, radio broadcasts, and plays - and public speaking. The Politics of Passion reveals the many sides of Bethune's identity, exploring not only the life of a revolutionary doctor, but of an intense and compassionate artist.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802009074
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The Politics of Passion is the first comprehensive collection of the writing and art of Dr Norman Bethune. A Canadian medical pioneer and a communist, Bethune gained fame during the 1930s while serving in the Spanish Civil War and participating in China's struggle against Japanese invasion. This book sheds light on the man, the artist, and the revolutionary. It uncovers new historical material relating to several controversies surrounding Bethune. A remarkable document obtained from the Communist International Archives in Moscow, for instance, discusses why Bethune was sent home in disgrace from the Spanish Civil War. It refers to a mysterious Swedish woman, Kajsa von Rothman, who was Bethune's lover and who was believed by left-wing Spanish authorities to be politically suspect. This collection of Bethune's writings and art reveals that politics preoccupied him only during the last four years of his life. Earlier, his passionate nature found expression in medical and surgical innovation, as well as in painting, sketching, photography, writing - from poetry and short stories to letters, radio broadcasts, and plays - and public speaking. The Politics of Passion reveals the many sides of Bethune's identity, exploring not only the life of a revolutionary doctor, but of an intense and compassionate artist.
The Scalpel, the Sword
Author: Ted Allan
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1770703993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Originally published in the early 1950s, The Scalpel, the Sword celebrates the turbulent career of Dr. Norman Bethune (1890-1939), a brilliant surgeon, campaigner against private medicine, communist, and graphic artist. Bethune belonged to that international contingent of individuals who recognized the threat of fascism in the world and went out courageously to try to defeat it. Born in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Bethune introduced innovative techniques in treating battlefield injuries and pioneered the use of blood transfusions to save lives, which made him a legend first in Spain during the civil war and later in China when he served with the armies of Mao Zedong in their fight against the invading Japanese. He is today remembered amongst the pantheon of Chinese revolutionary heroes. In Canada Bethune’s strong left-wing views made him persona non grata, but this highly readable and engaging account has helped to sustain the memory of a great man.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1770703993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Originally published in the early 1950s, The Scalpel, the Sword celebrates the turbulent career of Dr. Norman Bethune (1890-1939), a brilliant surgeon, campaigner against private medicine, communist, and graphic artist. Bethune belonged to that international contingent of individuals who recognized the threat of fascism in the world and went out courageously to try to defeat it. Born in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Bethune introduced innovative techniques in treating battlefield injuries and pioneered the use of blood transfusions to save lives, which made him a legend first in Spain during the civil war and later in China when he served with the armies of Mao Zedong in their fight against the invading Japanese. He is today remembered amongst the pantheon of Chinese revolutionary heroes. In Canada Bethune’s strong left-wing views made him persona non grata, but this highly readable and engaging account has helped to sustain the memory of a great man.
Norman Bethune, 1890-1939 [kit]
Author: National Film Board of Canada
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
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Norman Bethune, 1890-1939
Norman Bethune, 1890-1939 : People's Doctor
Author: Jackson, Paul
Publisher: R[ed] F[lag] P[ublications
ISBN:
Category : Surgeons
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Publisher: R[ed] F[lag] P[ublications
ISBN:
Category : Surgeons
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Dr. Norman Bethune (1890-1939)
People's Doctor Norman Bethune 1890-1939
Author: Paul Jackson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Surgeons
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Surgeons
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Norman Bethune Papers
Author:
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Category : Communism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dr. Norman Bethune (1890-1939), a Canadian thoracic surgeon, is a national hero in China. A dedicated Communist, he helped the Loyalists in the Spanish Civil War. Two years later he went to China to help the Red Army. He died of blood poisoning while operating with the Chinese Eight Route Army, in November 1939. Mao Zedong, who only met Bethune once briefly, lionized him in an essay for his selfless dedication to others. This essay was included in the Red Book and Mao's collected works, and was mandatory reading in China. The Norman Bethune Papers consists of letter correspondences, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, pamphlets, and research materials selected from several sub-collections including Norman Bethune Collection, Bethune Foundation Fonds, Roderick Stewart Fonds, Louis and Irene Kon Fonds, and Maurice McGregor Fonds.
Publisher:
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Category : Communism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dr. Norman Bethune (1890-1939), a Canadian thoracic surgeon, is a national hero in China. A dedicated Communist, he helped the Loyalists in the Spanish Civil War. Two years later he went to China to help the Red Army. He died of blood poisoning while operating with the Chinese Eight Route Army, in November 1939. Mao Zedong, who only met Bethune once briefly, lionized him in an essay for his selfless dedication to others. This essay was included in the Red Book and Mao's collected works, and was mandatory reading in China. The Norman Bethune Papers consists of letter correspondences, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, pamphlets, and research materials selected from several sub-collections including Norman Bethune Collection, Bethune Foundation Fonds, Roderick Stewart Fonds, Louis and Irene Kon Fonds, and Maurice McGregor Fonds.
A History of Haematology
Author: Shaun R. McCann
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198717601
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated account of the remarkable developments within haematology, this insightful volume details the scientists and pioneers central to these advances.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198717601
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated account of the remarkable developments within haematology, this insightful volume details the scientists and pioneers central to these advances.