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Childbed Fever - A Scientific Biography of Ignaz Semmelweis

English · Hardback

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The life and work of Ignaz Semmelweis is among the most engaging and moving stories in the history of science. Childbed Fever makes the Semmelweis story available to a general audience, while placing his life, and his discovery, in the context of his times.

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1: Vienna's General Hospital; 2: Childbed Fever; 3: Semmelweis's Discovery; 4: Resorption Fever; 5: Mayrhofer's Discovery; 6: Puerperal Infection; Postscript

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K. Codell Carter, Barbara R. Carter

Summary

The life and work of Ignaz Semmelweis is among the most engaging and moving stories in the history of science. Childbed Fever makes the Semmelweis story available to a general audience, while placing his life, and his discovery, in the context of his times.

Product details

Authors Barbara R Carter, Barbara R. Carter, K Codell Carter, K. Codell Carter, K. Codell Carter Carter
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd.
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 12.10.2017
 
EAN 9781138520349
ISBN 978-1-138-52034-9
No. of pages 142
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General
Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories

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