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The apothecary's wife : the hidden history of medicine and how it became a commodity
Gevirtz, Karen Bloom, 1969-2025
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A revelatory history of medicine, 'The Apothecary's Wife' challenges the myths of the triumph of science and instead uncovers the fascinating truth. Drawing on a vast body of archival material, Karen Bloom Gevirtz depicts the extraordinary cast of characters who brought about this transformation. She also explores domestic medicine's values in responses to modern health crises, such as the eradication of smallpox, and what benefits we can learn from these events.
Main title:
The apothecary's wife : the hidden history of medicine and how it became a commodity / Karen Bloom Gevirtz.
Author:
Gevirtz, Karen Bloom, 1969-, author
Imprint:
London : Apollo, 2025.
Collation:
352 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781803287003 (pbk)
Dewey class:
610
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1801405