Author: Sandra Hempel
Edition: 1
Publisher: University of California Press
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0520250494
The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump: John Snow and the Mystery of Cholera
In 1831, an unknown, horrifying, and deadly disease from Asia swept across continental Europe and North America, killing millions and throwing the medical profession into confusion. Medical books The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump. A killer with little respect for class or wealth, cholera ravaged the squalid streets of Soho and rocked the great centers of Victorian power. In this gripping book, Sandra Hempel tells the story of John Snow, a reclusive doctor without money or social position, who--alone and unrecognized--had the genius to look beyond the conventional wisdom of his day and uncover the truth behind the pandemic. She describes how Snow discovered that cholera was spread through drinking water and how this subsequently laid the foundations for the modern, scientific investigation of today's fatal plagues.
A dramatic account with a colorful cast of characters, The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump features diversions into fascinating facets of medical and social history, such as Snow's tending of Queen Victoria in childbirth, Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's deliberate breeding of lice in his socks, Dickensian children's farms, and riotous nineteenth-century anesthesia parties Medical books The Strange Case Of The Broad Street Pump John Snow And The Mystery Of Cholera. University of California Press 2007. First Edition 1st printing. Hardcover. As New. First Edition 1st printing of this as new former library owned hardcover with dustjacket dustjacket under library's mylar protective covering. Uncirculated ex-library copy from recently closed 'branch' library. Dustjacket under protective mylar which is affixed to inside of front cover. Dustjacket itself is free and fine with no markings. The only library markings on this book are library stamp on front free endpaper with two small pencil notations. Library bar code and indicators taped over protective mylar covering dustjacket easily removed with goo-gone or such. Book was never circulated as library was closed before circulation of book began. Synopsis from the internet: In this gripping book Sandra Hempel tells the story of John Snow a reclusive doctor without money or social position who--alone and unrecognized--had the genius to look beyond the conventional wisdom of his day and uncover the truth behind the pandemic. She describes how Snow discovered that cholera was spread through drinking water and how this subsequently laid the foundations for the modern scientific investigation of today's fatal plagues. A dramatic account with a colorful cast of characters The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump features diversions into fascinating facets of medical and social history such as Snow's tending of Queen Victoria in childbirth Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's deliberate breeding of lice in his socks Dickensian children's farms and riotous nineteenth-century anesthesia parties. An afterword discusses the new threat of infectious diseases--including malaria yellow fever and cholera--with today's global warming.
A killer with little respect for class or wealth, cholera ravaged the squalid streets of Soho and rocked the great centers of Victorian power. In this gripping book, Sandra Hempel tells the story of John Snow, a reclusive doctor without money or social position, who--alone and unrecognized--had the genius to look beyond the conventional wisdom of his day and uncover the truth behind the pandemic. She describes how Snow discovered that cholera was spread through drinking water and how this subsequently laid the foundations for the modern, scientific investigation of today's fatal plagues.
A dramatic account with a colorful cast of characters, The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump features diversions into fascinating facets of medical and social history, such as Snow's tending of Queen Victoria in childbirth, Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's deliberate breeding of lice in his socks, Dickensian children's farms, and riotous nineteenth-century anesthesia parties. An afterword discusses the new threat of infectious diseases--including malaria, yellow fever, and cholera--with today's global warming.
Copub: Granta
A dramatic account with a colorful cast of characters, The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump features diversions into fascinating facets of medical and social history, such as Snow's tending of Queen Victoria in childbirth, Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's deliberate breeding of lice in his socks, Dickensian children's farms, and riotous nineteenth-century anesthesia parties Medical books The Strange Case Of The Broad Street Pump John Snow And The Mystery Of Cholera. University of California Press 2007. First Edition 1st printing. Hardcover. As New. First Edition 1st printing of this as new former library owned hardcover with dustjacket dustjacket under library's mylar protective covering. Uncirculated ex-library copy from recently closed 'branch' library. Dustjacket under protective mylar which is affixed to inside of front cover. Dustjacket itself is free and fine with no markings. The only library markings on this book are library stamp on front free endpaper with two small pencil notations. Library bar code and indicators taped over protective mylar covering dustjacket easily removed with goo-gone or such. Book was never circulated as library was closed before circulation of book began. Synopsis from the internet: In this gripping book Sandra Hempel tells the story of John Snow a reclusive doctor without money or social position who--alone and unrecognized--had the genius to look beyond the conventional wisdom of his day and uncover the truth behind the pandemic. She describes how Snow discovered that cholera was spread through drinking water and how this subsequently laid the foundations for the modern scientific investigation of today's fatal plagues. A dramatic account with a colorful cast of characters The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump features diversions into fascinating facets of medical and social history such as Snow's tending of Queen Victoria in childbirth Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's deliberate breeding of lice in his socks Dickensian children's farms and riotous nineteenth-century anesthesia parties. An afterword discusses the new threat of infectious diseases--including malaria yellow fever and cholera--with today's global warming.
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University of California Press 2007. First Edition 1st printing. Hardcover. As New. First Edition 1st printing of this as new former library owned hardcover with dustjacket dustjacket under library's mylar protective covering. Uncirculated ex-library copy from recently closed 'branch' library. Dustjacket under protective mylar which is affixed to inside of front cover. Dustjacket itself is free and fine with no markings. The only library markings on this book are library stamp on front free endpaper with two small pencil notations. Library bar code and indicators taped over protective mylar co
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A killer with little respect for class or wealth, cholera ravaged the squalid streets of Soho and rocked the great centers of Victorian power. In this gripping book, Sandra Hempel tells the story of John Snow, a reclusive doctor without money or social position, who--alone and unrecognized--had the genius to look beyond the conventional wisdom of his day and uncover the truth behind the pandemic. She describes how Snow discovered that cholera was spread through drinking water and how this subsequently laid the foundations for the modern, scientific investigation of today's fatal plagues.
A dramatic account with a colorful cast of characters, The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump features diversions into fascinating facets of medical and social history, such as Snow's tending of Queen Victoria in childbirth, Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's deliberate breeding of lice in his socks, Dickensian children's farms, and riotous nineteenth-century anesthesia parties. An afterword discusses the new threat of infectious diseases--including malaria, yellow fever, and cholera--with today's global warming.
Copub: Granta
