Francois Delaporte's History of Yellow Feveris a detective story whose protagonist is an idea rather than a person. Most importantly, while tracing this fascinating story, it demonstrates the practical value of an epistemological approach to the history of science. By casting the story of the conquest of yellow fever in an entirely new light, Delaporte is also able to elucidate the political uses to which that story has been put, in both Cuba and...
Related Subjects
Medical Medical Books Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology