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In 1831, Cholera swept from Asia across Continental Europe, killing millions and throwing the medical profession into confusion. John Snow worked out that cholera spreads through drinking water. Drawing on 19th century medical, political and personal records, this book presents various diversions into aspects of medical and social history.
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Medical Detective, Sandra Hempel
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Medical Detective
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sandra Hempel
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN10
- 1862079374
- ISBN13
- 9781862079373
- Series
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- In 1831, Cholera swept from Asia across Continental Europe, killing millions and throwing the medical profession into confusion. John Snow worked out that cholera spreads through drinking water. Drawing on 19th century medical, political and personal records, this book presents various diversions into aspects of medical and social history.