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Spitting blood : the history of tuberculosis / Helen Bynum.
Tuberculosis is a complex and ancient disease that, after many years of virtual disappearance in the developed world, is now making something of a comeback. Helen Bynum tracks the historical development of the disease and considers the challenges it presents to the modern world.
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- ISBN: 9780199542055
- ISBN: 0199542058
- Physical Description: xxviii, 320 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue: George Orwell (1903-1950) -- Ancient bacteria, old diseases -- All with 'a touch of consumption?' -- Tubercles, airs, waters, and places -- Consumption's fashionistas -- Consumption becomes tuberculosis -- Design for living -- Tuberculosis and the health of the race -- Streptomycin & Co -- A job half done -- Epilogue: 'there is no dypraxa'. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RC 311.B96 2012 | 30775305465305 | General Collection | Available | - |