9781334735455 - Syphilis (Classic Reprint) de Thom, Burton Peter (4 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 and complex history of syphilis, tracing its presence across centuries and cultures. From ancient Chinese medical texts to the writings of Hippocrates and the groundbreaking work of John Hunter, the author guides readers through a captivating narrative of the disease's evolution and understanding. The book explores the groundbreaking experiments that helped to distinguish syphilis from other venereal diseases, revealing how the medical community gradually moved from a confused understanding to a more precise categorization. The author delves into the pioneering work of Philippe Ricord, who overturned long-held beliefs about syphilis and paved the way for new avenues of research. The book also presents the development of techniques to study syphilis in animals, from early attempts with rabbits and pigs to the crucial experiments with monkeys that provided valuable insights into the disease's progression. This exploration of syphilis, its history and its implications, provides a compelling look at the triumphs and challenges of scientific inquiry in the face of a complex and persistent disease. 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.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 546 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.10 inches. This item is printed on demand.