The Dame: The Life And Times Of Dame Jean Macnamara Medical Pioneer
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Behind every era-defining medical breakthrough stands a figure of extraordinary will, and Dame Jean Macnamara was exactly that — a trailblazing Australian physician whose tireless campaigns against polio and her pioneering research fundamentally reshaped the landscape of 20th-century medicine. The Dame chronicles the remarkable life and times of this formidable woman, from her early years navigating the male-dominated world of medical science to her landmark contributions that helped save countless lives across Australia and beyond. Desmond Zwar presents a vivid portrait of a woman who refused to be sidelined, documenting her fierce advocacy, her celebrated partnership with Sir Macfarlane Burnet, and the personal sacrifices that defined her singular career. Zwar, a seasoned biographer known for his authoritative and accessible style, constructs this narrative with both journalistic precision and genuine admiration, drawing on extensive research to illuminate the public triumphs and private struggles of a national icon. The biography stands as an important document of Australian social and medical history, capturing an era when women in science had to fight doubly hard for every recognition they earned. Rich in historical detail and human drama, The Dame leaves the reader wondering how many more battles Dame Jean Macnamara quietly won that history has yet to fully credit.
Author: Desmond Zwar
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Macmillan (M)
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Behind every era-defining medical breakthrough stands a figure of extraordinary will, and Dame Jean Macnamara was exactly that — a trailblazing Australian physician whose tireless campaigns against polio and her pioneering research fundamentally reshaped the landscape of 20th-century medicine. The Dame chronicles the remarkable life and times of this formidable woman, from her early years navigating the male-dominated world of medical science to her landmark contributions that helped save countless lives across Australia and beyond. Desmond Zwar presents a vivid portrait of a woman who refused to be sidelined, documenting her fierce advocacy, her celebrated partnership with Sir Macfarlane Burnet, and the personal sacrifices that defined her singular career. Zwar, a seasoned biographer known for his authoritative and accessible style, constructs this narrative with both journalistic precision and genuine admiration, drawing on extensive research to illuminate the public triumphs and private struggles of a national icon. The biography stands as an important document of Australian social and medical history, capturing an era when women in science had to fight doubly hard for every recognition they earned. Rich in historical detail and human drama, The Dame leaves the reader wondering how many more battles Dame Jean Macnamara quietly won that history has yet to fully credit.