"Against the Spirit of System: The French Impulse in Nineteenth-Century American Medicine" by John Harley Warner is a textbook published by Princeton University Press in 1998. This first edition hardcover book delves into the influence of French ideas and practices on American medicine during the 19th century. With 510 pages and detailed analysis, Warner's work offers valuable insights into the historical development of medical systems in both France and the United States. The book also features a dust jacket and measures 9 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and 1.2 inches in height, weighing 30.1 ounces.