Maready, Forrest
The Moth in the Iron Lung: A Biography of Polio
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781717583673
- author:
- Maready, Forrest
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 284
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Moth in the Iron Lung: A Biography of Polio
This fascinating biography tells the story of polio, a disease that ravaged the world in the early 20th century. Epidemics of paralysis began to emerge in the early 1900s, leaving doctors, parents, and health officials baffled by its sudden onset. The disease's origins, its impact on children, and its eventual disappearance in the 1950s are all explored in this compelling narrative.
For those familiar with the polio story, this book offers a fresh perspective on a well-known topic. For those new to the subject, it provides a surprising and insightful look at a pivotal moment in medical history.
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