"Thoroughly researched and cogently written, The DOs is the definitive examination of the evolution of osteopathic medicine. This latest edition adds new detail to the story of the discipline's early years, while also bringing the profession's development into the twenty-first century."?James C. Whorton, University of Washington, author of The Arsenic Century: How Victorian Britain was Poisoned at Home, Work, and Play "An outstanding second edition, . bringing his history into the present and giving the reader a remarkably insightful understanding of osteopathic medicine and the challenges it faces today. A superbly written book, well researched, thoughtful, and enjoyable to read. Gevitz has made an important contribution to the canon of medical literature."? Journal of the American Medical Association , reviewing a previous edition "Lucid, thorough, and judicious.

Gevitz has produced an excellent study."? Bulletin of the History of Medicine , reviewing a previous edition "The best historical study of the subject to date."? American Scientist , reviewing a previous edition "Gevitz provides what may well be the definitive study."? Journal of the American Medical Association , reviewing a previous edition "A refreshing and balanced view of the osteopathic profession."? Osteopathic Annals , reviewing a previous edition "The most meticulous and careful study of the profession ever written by an outsider, and it is very useful."? The DO , reviewing a previous edition "Entertaining, thoughtful, and interesting to read. Gevitz's history reminds us once again of the many factors that influence the division of labor in health care. For the illumination it provides on these matters, this well-written account should take its place as a major sourcebook on a small but important occupation.

"? Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law , reviewing a previous edition "Gevitz has written an invaluable brief history of osteopathic medicine . An indispensable book that will be useful to any scholar in the field."?Charles E. Rosenberg, Isis , reviewing a previous edition.