A Woman's Disease by Ilana Lowy
Cervical cancer is an emotive disease with multiple connotations. It has stood for the horror of cancer, the curse of femininity, the hope of cutting-edge medical technologies, and the promise of screening for malignant tumours. Ilana Lowy follows the disease from antiquity to the 21st century, tracing both medical progress and social change.
The book is an easy to read, historical account of the advances in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cervical cancer and the change in society's attitudes toward this diseaseIt is well referenced and the chapters are arranged in a logical sequence. I would recommend the book for those who have an interest in the history of women's health and gynaecological cancer. It would have appeal to both health professionals and avid readers without a healthcare background. By example, my mother started reading this book and would like it back when I have finished! * Taryn Robinson, Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Victoria *
Ilana Löwy is a biologist and historian of medicine, and Senior Research Fellow at the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199548811 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199548811 |
| Title | A Woman's Disease |
| Author | Ilana Lowy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2011-11-10 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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