Breathing Space by Gregg Mitman

Breathing Space by Gregg Mitman

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Allergy is the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. This book offers an intimate portrait of how allergic disease has shaped American culture, landscape, and life. It traces how America's changing environment from the late 1800s onwards has led to the epidemic growth of allergic disease.

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Breathing Space by Gregg Mitman

Allergy is the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. This book offers an intimate portrait of how allergic disease has shaped American culture, landscape, and life. It traces how America's changing environment from the late 1800s onwards has led to the epidemic growth of allergic disease.
Gregg Mitman is William Coleman Professor of the History of Science and professor of medical history and science and technology studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is the author of two award-winning books and many journal and scholarly articles on history of science topics. He lives in Madison.
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ISBN 13 9780300143157
ISBN 10 030014315X
Title Breathing Space
Author Gregg Mitman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Yale University Press
Year published 2008-08-05
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.