Medical law

Alexander McCall Smith on North African Democracy

Born in what is now Zimbabwe, best-selling Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith has shown millions of Americans a lighter, more human side of Africa. Best known for the “No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” series of novels, Smith is also emeritus professor of medical law at the University of Edinburgh, and a world renowned expert on […]

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