Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific

Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution

â€œExcellent. . . . Tuckerâ€™s chronicle of the world of 17th-century science in London and Paris is fascinating.â€â€•The Economist
In December 1667, maverick physician Jean Denis transfused calfâ€™s blood into one of Parisâ€™s most notorious madmen. Days later, the madman was dead and Denis was framed for murder. A riveting exposÃ© of the fierce debates, deadly politics, and cutthroat rivalries behind the first transfusion experiments, Blood Work takes us from dissection rooms in palaces to the streets of Paris, providing an unforgettable portrait of an era that wrestled with the same questions about morality and experimentation that haunt medical science today. 33 illustrations
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2012-05-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780393342239

Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution