Crosby, Molly Caldwell

Asleep

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ISBN 13:
9780425238738
author:
Crosby, Molly Caldwell
format:
Paperback
publisher:
BERKLEY - US
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
20.8 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm
Genre:
History of medicine
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£21.18

Description

A mysterious epidemic swept through Europe in the 1920s, leaving millions dead or institutionalised. Encephalitis lethargica, also known as sleeping sickness, appeared seemingly out of nowhere and then vanished just as quickly. In Asleep, Molly Caldwell Crosby delves into this bizarre phenomenon, exploring its impact on those affected and the doctors who sought to understand and treat it. Crosby's book takes a fascinating look at the intersection of medicine and mystery, shedding light on a forgotten chapter in medical history. Through her research, she reconstructs the story of encephalitis lethargica, from its emergence in 1918 to its disappearance in 1927. Asleep is a gripping narrative that delves into the world of early 20th-century medicine, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by doctors as they struggled to comprehend this baffling disease.

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