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- Cholera, Chloroform and the Science of Medicine: A Life of Joh...
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
019513544X
ISBN-13
9780195135442
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6038912391
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Number of Pages
456 Pages
Publication Name
Cholera, Chloroform, and the Science of Medicine : Alife of John Snow
Language
English
Subject
Cultural Heritage, Anesthesiology, History, Epidemiology
Publication Year
2003
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Textbook
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Biography & Autobiography, Medical
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Hardcover
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1.3 in
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27.8 Oz
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6.1 in
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2002-030347
Reviews
"...a welcome addition in historical literature. It offers the mostthorough, detailed, and careful account of Snow's multifaceted career. Thenarrative is highly informative, and the text contains numerous illustrationsand labels intended to amplify the authors' arguments. ...this is an importantwork. Members of the health professions and historians will certainly benefitby reading this book." --International Epdemiological Association, A masterly study written in a very readable way. It will no doubt become a classic in medical history and can be highly recommended., . . . a masterly study written in a very readable way. It will no doubt become a classic in medical history and can be highly recommended., "...a welcome addition in historical literature. It offers the most thorough, detailed, and careful account of Snow's multifaceted career. The narrative is highly informative, and the text contains numerous illustrations and labels intended to amplify the authors' arguments. ...this is animportant work. Members of the health professions and historians will certainly benefit by reading this book." --International Epdemiological Association, "A fascinating new look at an iconic figure in the history of two very different fields, epidemiology and anaesthsiology. This ingeniously argued and carefully researched study makes a powerful case for Snow as an original thinker committed not only to medicine as an enterprise linking theclinic and the laboratory, but to the idea that it was necessarily integrative and multidisciplinary -- from the molecular to the societal. It is a vision that remains illuminating -- cutting edge -- a century and a half after Snow's influential work. The authors have made an importantcontribution not only to the history of biomedicine but to English social history as well."--Charles E. Rosenberg, Ernst Monrad Professor of the Social Sciences, Department of the History of Science, Harvard University, "One of the many strengths of this book is its careful chronologicalconstruction that illuminates the logical progression of Snow's work. This bookprovides a beautifully graphic analysis of how Snow substatiated his theorythrough the shoe-leather inquiries he personally made into the water supply of658 of 860 cholera victims in the 1854 outbreak. This exemplaryinterdisciplinary biography of one of the greatest doctors in long overdue, butwell worth the wait. It replaces the caricature of the socially inept lonerwith an authoritative portrayal of Snow as a consciencious and confident medicalscientist and practitioner."--The Lancet, Vol. 362, September 6, 2003, "The tale of how John Snow removed the handle from the Broad Street pump has made him the central iconic figure for the history of public health. In this meticulously documented collaborative book, the authors use extensive archival research to revise the previous mythology surrounding Snow'slife and work and to reveal a far more complex and nuanced historical figure than has previously been recognized."--Joel D. Howell, MD, PhD, Victory Vaughn Professor of the History of Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, History, and Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan, "...a welcome addition in historical literature. It offers the most thorough, detailed, and careful account of Snow's multifaceted career. The narrative is highly informative, and the text contains numerous illustrations and labels intended to amplify the authors' arguments. ...this is an important work. Members of the health professions and historians will certainly benefit by reading this book." --International Epdemiological Association "One of the many strength of this book is its careful chronological construction that illuminates the logical progression of Snow's work. This book provides a beautifully graphic analysis of how Snow substantiated his theory through the shoe-leather inquiries he personally made into the water supply of 658 of 860 cholera victims in the 1854 outbreak. This exemplary interdisciplinary biography of one of the greatest doctors is long overdue, but well worth the wait. It replaces the caricature of the socially inept loner with an authoritative portrayal of Snow as a consciencious and confident medical scientist and practitioner." --The Lancet, Vol. 362, September 6, 2003 "A fascinating look at an iconic figure in the history of two very different fields, epidemiology and anaesthesiology. This ingeniously argued and carefully researched study makes a powerful case for Snow as an original thinker committed not only to medicine as an enterprise linking the clinic and the laboratory, but to the idea that it was necessarily integrative and multidisciplinary -- from the molecular to the societal. It is a vision that remains illuminating-- cutting edge--a century and a half after Snow's influential work. The authors have made an important contribution not only to the history of biomedicine but to English societal history as well."--Charles E. Rosenberg, Ernst Monrad Professor of the Social Sciences, Department of the History of Science, Harvard University "The tale of how John Snow removed the handle from the Broad Street pump has made him the central iconic figure for the history of public health. In this meticulously documented collaborative book, the authors use extensive archival research to revise the previous mythology surrounding Snow's life and work to reveal a far more complex and nuanced historical figure than has previously been recognized."--Joel D. Howell, MD, PhD, Victory Vaughn Professor of the History of Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, History, and Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan "This is an outstanding biography. The authors have demonstrated how it is possible to reconstruct a nuanced account of someone who left few private papers behind. They also triumphantly show that John Snow was one of the most creative individuals within Victorian medicine. Snow is no longer a prophet without honour."--W.F. Bynum, Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine, University College London, "One of the many strengths of this book is its careful chronological construction that illuminates the logical progression of Snow's work. This book provides a beautifully graphic analysis of how Snow substantiated his theory through the shoe-leather inquiries he personally made into thewater supply of 658 of 860 cholera victims in the 1854 outbreak. This exemplary interdisciplinary biography of one of the greatest doctors is long overdue, but well worth the wait. It replaces the caricature of the socially inept loner with an authoritative portrayal of Snow as a consciencious andconfident medical scientist and practitioner."--The Lancet, Vol. 362, September 6, 2003, This exemplary interdisciplinary biography of one of the greatest doctors is long overdue, but well worth the wait. It replaces the caricature of the socially inept loner with an authoritative portrayal of Snow as a conscientious and confident medical scientist and practitioner. This substantial publication... will undoubtedly become the standard reference for Snow... Snow himself would have appreciated the flexibility and lucidity in this work that so characterised his own., "...a welcome addition in historical literature. It offers the most thorough, detailed, and careful account of Snow's multifaceted career. The narrative is highly informative, and the text contains numerous illustrations and labels intended to amplify the authors' arguments. ...this is an important work. Members of the health professions and historians will certainly benefit by reading this book." --International Epdemiological Association"One of the many strength of this book is its careful chronological construction that illuminates the logical progression of Snow's work. This book provides a beautifully graphic analysis of how Snow substantiated his theory through the shoe-leather inquiries he personally made into the water supply of 658 of 860 cholera victims in the 1854 outbreak. This exemplary interdisciplinary biography of one of the greatest doctors is long overdue, but well worth the wait. It replaces the caricature of the socially inept loner with an authoritative portrayal of Snow as a consciencious and confident medical scientist and practitioner." --The Lancet, Vol. 362, September 6, 2003"A fascinating look at an iconic figure in the history of two very different fields, epidemiology and anaesthesiology. This ingeniously argued and carefully researched study makes a powerful case for Snow as an original thinker committed not only to medicine as an enterprise linking the clinic and the laboratory, but to the idea that it was necessarily integrative and multidisciplinary -- from the molecular to the societal. It is a vision that remains illuminating-- cutting edge--a century and a half after Snow's influential work. The authors have made an important contribution not only to the history of biomedicine but to English societal history as well."--Charles E. Rosenberg, Ernst Monrad Professor of the Social Sciences, Department of the History of Science, Harvard University"The tale of how John Snow removed the handle from the Broad Street pump has made him the central iconic figure for the history of public health. In this meticulously documented collaborative book, the authors use extensive archival research to revise the previous mythology surrounding Snow's life and work to reveal a far more complex and nuanced historical figure than has previously been recognized."--Joel D. Howell, MD, PhD, Victory Vaughn Professor of the History of Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, History, and Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan"This is an outstanding biography. The authors have demonstrated how it is possible to reconstruct a nuanced account of someone who left few private papers behind. They also triumphantly show that John Snow was one of the most creative individuals within Victorian medicine. Snow is no longer a prophet without honour."--W.F. Bynum, Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine, University College London, This biography is the most comprehensive and best-referenced work about John Snow published to date . . . it is likely to remain an essential resource for decades to come., "This is an outstanding biography. The authors have demonstrated how it is possible to reconstruct a nuanced account of someone who left few private papers behind. They also triumphantly show that John Snow was one of the most creative individuals within Victorian medicine. Snow is no longer aprophet without honour."--W. F. Bynum, Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine, University College London, "The tale of how John Snow removed the handle from the Broad Street pumphas made him the central iconic figure for the history of public health. Inthis meticulously documented collaborative book, the authors use extensivearchival research to revise the previous mythology surrounding Snow's life andwork and to reveal a far more complex and nuanced historical figure than haspreviously been recognized."--Joel D. Howell, MD, PhD, Victory Vaughn Professorof the History of Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, History, and HealthManagement and Policy, University of Michigan
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Table Of Content
Introduction1. York and Newcastle, 1813-332. Senior Apprentice and Assistant, 1830-18363. London Medical and Surgical Training, 1836-384. Forging a London Career, 1838-18465. Ether6. Chloroform7. Cholera Theories: Controversy and Confusion8. Snow's Cholera Theory9. Professional Success10. Cholera and Metropolitan Water Supply11. Broad Street12. Snow and the Mapping of Cholera Epidemies13. Snow and the Sanitarians14. Further Developments in Anesthesia15. Common Ground: Continuous Molecular Changes16. Snow's Multiple Legacies
Synopsis
The product of six years of collaborative research, this fine biography offers new interpretations of a pioneering figure in anesthesiology, epidemiology, medical cartography, and public health. It modifies the conventional rags-to-riches portrait of Snow by synthesizing fresh information about his life from archival research and recent studies. The book will have an impact not only on the understanding of the man, but also on the history of epidemiology and medical science., The product of six years of collaborative research, this fine biography offers new interpretations of a pioneering figure in anesthesiology, epidemiology, medical cartography, and public health. It modifies the conventional rags to riches portrait of John Snow by synthesizing fresh information about his early life from archival research and recent studies. It explores the intellectual roots of his commitments to vegetarianism, temperance, and pure drinking water, first developed when he was a medical apprentice and assistant in the north of England. The authors argue that all of Snow's later contributions are traceable to the medical paradigm he imbibed as a medical student in London and put into practice early in his career as a clinician: that medicine as a science required the incorporation of recent developments in its collateral sciences--chiefly anatomy, chemistry, and physiology--in order to understand the causes of disease. Snow's theoretical breakthroughs in anesthesia were extensions of his experimental research in respiratory physiology and the properties of inhaled gases. Shortly thereafter, his understanding of gas laws led him to reject miasmatic explanations for the spread of cholera, and to develop an alternative theory in consonance with what was then known about chemistry and the physiology of digestion. Using all of Snow's writings, the authors follow him when working in his home laboratory, visiting patients throughout London, attending medical society meetings, and conducting studies during the cholera epidemics of 1849 and 1854. The result is a book that demythologizes some overly heroic views of Snow by providing a fairer measure of his actual contributions. It will have an impact not only on the understanding of the man but also on the history of epidemiology and medical science., The product of six years of collaborative research, this fine biography offers new interpretations of a pioneering figure in anaesthesiology, epidemiology, medical cartography, and public health. It modifies the conventional rags to riches portrait of John Snow by synthesising fresh information about his early life from archival research and recent studies.It explores the intellectual roots of his commitments to vegetarianism, temperance, and pure drinking water, first developed when he was a medical apprentice and assistant in the north of England. The authors argue that all of Snow's later contributions are traceable to the medical paradigm he imbibed as a medical student in London and put into practice early in his career as a clinician: that medicine as a science required the incorporation of recent developments in its collateral sciences, chiefly anatomy, chemistry, and physiology, in order to understand the causes of disease.Snow's theoretical breakthroughs in anaesthesia were extensions of his experimental research in respiratory physiology and the properties of inhaled gases. Shortly thereafter, his understanding of gas laws led him to reject miasmatic explanations for the spread of cholera, and to develop an alternative theory in consonance with what was then known about chemistry and the physiology of digestion.Using all of Snow's writings, the authors follow him when working in his home laboratory, visiting patients throughout London, attending medical society meetings, and conducting studies during the cholera epidemics of 1849 and 1854. The result is a book that demythologises some overly heroic views of Snow by providing a fairer measure of his actual contributions. It will have an impact not only on the understanding of the man but also on the history of epidemiology and medical science.
LC Classification Number
RA649.5.S66S647 2003
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