Pioneers in Medicine and Their Impact on Tuberculosis - Hardcover

Daniel, Thomas M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580460674 ISBN 13: 9781580460675

Publisher: University of Rochester Press, 2000

Synopsis

Throughout history, tuberculosis has been at or near the top of the list of infectious diseases that have plagued humankind. This pervasive disease has had a central position not only in causing illness but also in challenging medical scientists to understand it -- and, in so doing, to further understand all of human health and illness. Pioneers in Medicine and Their Impact on Tuberculosis tells the stories of six of these individuals: Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec (pathology), Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch (bacteriology), Hermann Michael Biggs (public health), Clemens von Pirquet (immunology), Wade Hampton Frost (epidemiology), and Selman Abraham Waksman (antibiotics). It examines not only their contributions in their own fields but also their special work in conquering tuberculosis. Presenting their fascinating lives and the seminal work they did in their disciplines, the author examines the importance of their discoveries and relates them to the dramatic expansion of medical science during the era in which they lived. Thomas M. Daniel is Professor Emeritus of Medicine and International Health and Emeritus Director of the Center for International Health at Case Western Reserve University. His previous book, Captain of Death: The Story of Tuberculosis (University of Rochester Press, 1997) was "strongly recommended" by the New England Journal of Medicine, and was selected by Choice for its Outstanding Academic Book List for 1998.

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About the Author

Thomas M. Daniel is Professor Emeritus of Medicine and International Health and Emeritus Director of the Center for International Health at Case Western Reserve University. His previous book, Captain of Death: The Story of Tuberculosis [University of Rochester Press, 1997] was "strongly recommended" by the New England Journal of Medicine, and was selected by Choice for its Outstanding Academic Book List for 1998.

Review

Even though it is often technical, in Daniel's talented hands the text is easy and even, and occasionally pleasurable to read. The useful glossary and excellent documentation and index make the book accessible to a wide audience. CHOICE In this fascinating book. . . Daniel presents a masterful summary of tuberculosis history. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Interesting, accessible, and well-crafted. . . to appeal to general readers. . . Daniel knows enough about tuberculosis that anything he writes on the subject is likely to be informative and worth reading. This book is both. BULLETIN OF THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE Daniel's summary of tuberculosis history is clearly written and includes a useful glossary. SOCIAL HISTORY OF MEDICINE 16.1 2003 Highly informative and readable. CANADIAN BULLETIN OF MEDICAL HISTORY

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Rochester Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1580460674
• ISBN 13: 9781580460675
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 274