The Curious History of the Heart. A Cultural and Scientific Journey, Paperback

This book traces the evolution of our understanding of the heart from the dawn of civilization to the present. Vincent M. Figueredo—an accomplished cardiologist and expert on the history of the human heart—explores the role and significance of the heart in art, culture, religion, philosophy, and science across time and place.

• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Author(s): Vincent M. Figueredo
• Illustration(s): 45 figures
• Number of pages: 312
• Publication date: 2025
• Dimensions: 140 x 216 x 20
• Cover type: Paperback / softback