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Gareth Williams - Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox - 9780230302310 - V9780230302310
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Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox

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Description for Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox Paperback. A lively and powerful account of our battle against smallpox, the only disease that mankind has successfully eradicated from the planet. Including the personal experiences of colourful historical figures such as Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Edward Jenner, Williams brings alive one of the most exciting success stories in the history of medicine. Num Pages: 456 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 494.
The story of the rise and fall of smallpox, one of the most savage killers in the history of mankind, and the only disease ever to be successfully exterminated (30 years ago next year) by a public health campaign.

Product Details

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
456
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
568g
Number of Pages
425
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230302310
SKU
V9780230302310
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Gareth Williams
GARETH WILLIAMS is Professor of Medicine and former Dean of Faculty at the University of Bristol, UK. He has written or co-authored over 20 books, including the Textbook of Diabetes (named BMA Book of the Year) and has contributed to more 30 others, including the Oxford Textbook of Medicine. He also writes general and humorous articles for a wider readership; ... Read more

Reviews for Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox
Shortlisted for the Wellcome Trust Book Prize 2010 'Williams recounts the history of smallpox in a breezy, accessible style.' - Clive Anderson, New Scientist 'This extraordinary book brings alive the sheer horrors of smallpox and how mankind has managed to wipe it out using vaccination, pioneered ... Read more

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