title: [William Harvey: his life and work (2)].
abstract: William Harvey's biography is briefly summarized in this essay. The author shows a bird's-eye view of the 16th and the 17th centuries, with regard to the transformations which occurred in science, and narrates Harvey's life. A short description is given of his precursors and their ideas. His most important works are analysed, as well as contemporary scientists' reactions to them. Special emphasis was laid on the discovery of the blood circulation.
authors: Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Ramos
mesh_terms: D002309:Cardiology / Q000266:history; D004739:England; D049670:History, 17th Century; D011643:Publishing
vernacular_title: William Harvey: vida e obra (2.a Parte).