The apothecary's wife

Karen Bloom,Gevirtz,

A revelatory history of medicine, 'The Apothecary's Wife' challenges the myths of the triumph of science and instead uncovers the fascinating truth. Drawing on a vast body of archival material, Karen Bloom Gevirtz depicts the extraordinary cast of characters who brought about this transformation. She also explores domestic medicine's values in responses to modern health crises, such as the eradication of smallpox, and what benefits we can learn from these events.

Author(s): Bloom,Gevirtz,, Karen
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 07/11/2024
Pagination: 352 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Apollo
Published By: Apollo
Book Classification: History of science
Dimensions: 240x158x32
Weight: 560
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781803286990