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ANGEL OF DEATH
THE STORY OF SMALLPOX |
| By: |
Gareth Williams |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£18.59 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0230293190 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780230293199 |
| Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
17 May, 2010 |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
Angel of Death is a lively and powerful account of our battle against smallpox, the only disease that mankind has successfully eradicated from the planet. By weaving previously unrecorded voices in with the personal experiences of colourful historical figures such as Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Edward Jenner, Gareth Williams brings alive one of the most exciting success stories in the history of medicine. His book also gives original and engaging insights into the anti-vaccination campaigns which remain active today, and into the many unlearned lessons of smallpox. Angel of Death will appeal to all those moved by the excitement of discovery and stories of people fighting against adversity, and to anyone interested in history or medicine. |
| Illustrations: |
8 colour plates, 20 black & white line drawings, 24 black & white |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
| Prizes: |
Short-listed for Wellcome Trust Book Prize 2010. |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |