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From quack cures to infamous doctors, the history of medicine is littered with bad mistakes and unexpected discoveries. This insightful introduction uncovers the stories of Typhiod Mary, Sigmund Freud's misuse of cocaine, why some drugs are worse than diseases, and more.
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Robert Youngson is a journalist and author, who has written a number of books on health and medicine. He lives in Dorset, Britain.
Ian Schott is an experienced full-time doctor and has written several books. He lives in London.
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A unique anthology of medical bungles * Lancet * An erudite and elegant dismissal of the duff side of the medical profession * Times Literary Supplement *
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- PublisherRunning Press
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0762444371
- ISBN 13 9780762444373
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
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