Bibliograph

Spitting blood, the history of tuberculosis, Helen Bynum

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Spitting blood, the history of tuberculosis, Helen Bynum

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Spitting blood

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

801588258

Responsibility statement

Helen Bynum

Sub title

the history of tuberculosis

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

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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