The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

Type

Book

Authors

Mukherjee, Siddhartha

ISBN 10

1439170916

ISBN 13

9781439170915

Tags

20th Century -- United States

Abstract

A "biography" of cancer from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it. A combination of medical history, cutting-edge science, and narrative journalism that transforms the listener's understanding of cancer and much of the world around them. The author provides a glimpse into the future of cancer treatments and offers a bold new perspective on the way doctors, scientists, philosophers, and lay people have observed and understood the human body for millennia
Subjects Cancer -- History

Description

xiv, 571 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index

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