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The Story of Smallpox
Paperback
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Artikel-Nr:
9780230302310
Veröffentl:
2010
Einband:
Paperback
Erscheinungsdatum:
17.05.2010
Seiten:
456
Autor:
G. Williams
Gewicht:
570 g
Format:
216x140x25 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
GARETH WILLIAMS is Professor of Medicine and former Dean of Faculty at the University of Bristol, UK. He has written or co-authored over 20 books, including the Textbook of Diabetes (named BMA Book of the Year) and has contributed to more 30 others, including the Oxford Textbook of Medicine. He also writes general and humorous articles for a wider readership; his appearances on national and international radio and TV have related to the missed diagnosis of Squirrel Nutkin as well as anti-obesity pills.
Proceeds from the sale of this book will be given to the Edward Jenner Museum, Berkeley, UK (visit jennermuseum.com)
Proceeds from the sale of this book will be given to the Edward Jenner Museum, Berkeley, UK (visit jennermuseum.com)
The story of the rise and fall of smallpox, one of the most savage killers in the history of mankind, and the only disease ever to be successfully exterminated (30 years ago next year) by a public health campaign.
The story of smallpox, one of the most savage killers in the history of mankind, and the only disease ever to be successfully exterminated (30 years ago next year) by a public health campaign
Preface: Setting the Scene 1. Know the Enemy 2. Of Man and Angel 3. First Steps in the Right Direction 4. The Ambassador's Ingenious Lady 5. Curiosa Americana 6. From Passion to Fashion 7. The greatest Improvement? 8. Everyday Tales of Country Folk 9. The Disinterested Divulger of a Salutary Blessing 10. Crusaders and Infidels 11. An Affront to the Rights of Man 12. More Fatal than Smallpox 13. The Most Beautiful Discovery or a Disastrous Illusion? 14. Lest we Forget 15. Death Throes of a Clinical Curiosity 16. Legacy of an Angel