---
product_id: 275353519
title: "W. W. Norton & Company Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine by Roy Porter - Paperback"
price: "40414CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/275353519-w-w-norton-and-company-blood-and-guts-a-short
store_origin: SN
region: Senegal
---

# W. W. Norton & Company Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine by Roy Porter - Paperback

**Price:** 40414CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** W. W. Norton & Company Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine by Roy Porter - Paperback
- **How much does it cost?** 40414CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/275353519-w-w-norton-and-company-blood-and-guts-a-short)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Buy W. W. Norton & Company Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine by Roy Porter - Paperback by Porter, Former Professor of the Social History of Medicine Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine Roy online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

Review: Such a great book. As with all of Porter, it is jam-packed with the essentials and the gems. For those wanting a taste before delving into his much larger The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, or who are satisfied with a shorter read, this is your book (along with Bynum's Very Short History of Medicine (Oxford)).
Review: Easy to read

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #187,256 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #54 in History of Medicine #390 in Alternative Healing Methods #2,561 in Medicine |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (174) |
| Dimensions  | 13.72 x 1.52 x 20.57 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0393325695 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0393325690 |
| Item weight  | 204 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 224 pages |
| Publication date  | 17 June 2004 |
| Publisher  | Other |

## Images

![W. W. Norton & Company Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine by Roy Porter - Paperback - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ovhApvMCL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***. on 11 June 2018*

Such a great book. As with all of Porter, it is jam-packed with the essentials and the gems. For those wanting a taste before delving into his much larger The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, or who are satisfied with a shorter read, this is your book (along with Bynum's Very Short History of Medicine (Oxford)).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***E on 25 November 2023*

Easy to read

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on 23 April 2016*

A grabbing book which I cannot wait to go on reading it! Totaly advisable if you are looking for knowing more about physician, diseases and how the humankind have overcome many drawback.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/275353519-w-w-norton-and-company-blood-and-guts-a-short](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/275353519-w-w-norton-and-company-blood-and-guts-a-short)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Senegal*
*Store origin: SN*
*Last updated: 2026-02-22*