The Age of Agony
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A history of 18th century medicine includes discussions of childbirth, hospitals, spas, surgery, and infectious diseases. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0897332032
ISBN13:9780897332033
Release Date:August 2005
Publisher:Academy Chicago Publishers
Length:230 Pages
Weight:0.64 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.1" x 8.0"
Related Subjects
History Humanities Medical Medical Books Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Special Topics WorldCustomer Reviews
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Age of Agony
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Book was received in a timely manner. Just as advertised. Melodye
morbid curiousity required
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A professor lent me a copy of this book after a brief discussion of medical history. I pride myself on not being easily disturbed - I could only read 5-10 pgs at a time. It's horrific, but it's true. We totally take modern medicine for granted; in the 1800s the existence of microorganisms wasn't widely accepted, nor was the use of handwashing, sanitation, and they weren't 100% on why blood was necessary either. Bloodletting was still common. Childbirth was a nightmare. A strange sense of humor and a strong stomach are required for this highly interesting, but wholly disturbing account of medicine less than 150 years ago.
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