9781332313426 - Beriberi (Classic Reprint) de Vedder, Edward B. (5 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of beriberi, a disease that plagued populations across the globe for centuries. The author meticulously traces the evolution of our understanding of this debilitating condition, from its earliest recorded mentions in ancient Chinese medical texts to its identification as a distinct clinical entity by European physicians in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book explores the geographical spread of beriberi, detailing its prevalence in regions like Asia, Africa, and South America, and examining the seasonal patterns that influenced its outbreaks. Through detailed descriptions of historical epidemics, the book vividly paints a picture of the devastating impact beriberi had on individuals, communities, and even military forces. The author examines the various theories that emerged to explain the cause of the disease, from the humoral theories of ancient medicine to the groundbreaking discoveries that ultimately linked beriberi to dietary deficiencies. This book offers a compelling journey into the history of a disease that shaped the lives of countless people, and its insights into the complex interplay of food, health, and cultural practices hold relevance even today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 450 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.