Spitting blood : the history of tuberculosis / Helen Bynum.
| Author/creator | Bynum, Helen |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford : Oxford University Press, ©2012. |
| Description | xxviii, 320 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prologue: George Orwell (1903-1950) -- Ancient bacteria, old diseases -- All with 'a touch of consumption?' -- Tubercles, airs, waters, and places -- Consumption's fashionistas -- Consumption becomes tuberculosis -- Design for living -- Tuberculosis and the health of the race -- Streptomycin & Co -- A job half done -- Epilogue: 'There is no dypraxa'. |
| Summary | Tuberculosis is a complex and ancient disease that, after many years of virtual disappearance in the developed world, is now making something of a comeback. Helen Bynum tracks the historical development of the disease and considers the challenges it presents to the modern world. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2012845404 |
| ISBN | 9780199542055 |
| ISBN | 0199542058 |