Typhoid Mary: Captive to the Public's Health
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Author: Judith Walzer Leavitt - Beacon Press
Format: Hardback
Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Poor, , Dust Jacket: Fair with some water damage, unclipped, , Slight water damage to some pages, Previous owner's name to front endpaper
Typhoid Mary: Captive to the Public's Health is a fascinating and controversial biography of Mary Mallon, the infamous carrier of typhoid fever who was forcibly isolated by the public health authorities in New York in the early 20th century, written by Judith Walzer Leavitt, a distinguished professor of medical history and women's studies. The book explores the life, times, and legacy of Mary Mallon, who became a symbol of the tension between individual rights and public health. The book also examines the social, cultural, and scientific context of the typhoid epidemic and the ethical and legal issues of Mary's case. The book was published by Beacon Press in 1996 and has 331 pages.
Author: Judith Walzer Leavitt - Beacon Press
Format: Hardback
Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Poor, , Dust Jacket: Fair with some water damage, unclipped, , Slight water damage to some pages, Previous owner's name to front endpaper
Typhoid Mary: Captive to the Public's Health is a fascinating and controversial biography of Mary Mallon, the infamous carrier of typhoid fever who was forcibly isolated by the public health authorities in New York in the early 20th century, written by Judith Walzer Leavitt, a distinguished professor of medical history and women's studies. The book explores the life, times, and legacy of Mary Mallon, who became a symbol of the tension between individual rights and public health. The book also examines the social, cultural, and scientific context of the typhoid epidemic and the ethical and legal issues of Mary's case. The book was published by Beacon Press in 1996 and has 331 pages.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Judith Walzer Leavitt - Beacon Press
Format: Hardback
Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Poor, , Dust Jacket: Fair with some water damage, unclipped, , Slight water damage to some pages, Previous owner's name to front endpaper
Typhoid Mary: Captive to the Public's Health is a fascinating and controversial biography of Mary Mallon, the infamous carrier of typhoid fever who was forcibly isolated by the public health authorities in New York in the early 20th century, written by Judith Walzer Leavitt, a distinguished professor of medical history and women's studies. The book explores the life, times, and legacy of Mary Mallon, who became a symbol of the tension between individual rights and public health. The book also examines the social, cultural, and scientific context of the typhoid epidemic and the ethical and legal issues of Mary's case. The book was published by Beacon Press in 1996 and has 331 pages.
Author: Judith Walzer Leavitt - Beacon Press
Format: Hardback
Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Poor, , Dust Jacket: Fair with some water damage, unclipped, , Slight water damage to some pages, Previous owner's name to front endpaper
Typhoid Mary: Captive to the Public's Health is a fascinating and controversial biography of Mary Mallon, the infamous carrier of typhoid fever who was forcibly isolated by the public health authorities in New York in the early 20th century, written by Judith Walzer Leavitt, a distinguished professor of medical history and women's studies. The book explores the life, times, and legacy of Mary Mallon, who became a symbol of the tension between individual rights and public health. The book also examines the social, cultural, and scientific context of the typhoid epidemic and the ethical and legal issues of Mary's case. The book was published by Beacon Press in 1996 and has 331 pages.
Typhoid Mary: Captive to the Public's Health
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