The emperor of all maladies: a biography of cancer
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Published:
New York : Scribner, ©2010.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Scribner hardcover ed.
Physical Desc:
xiv, 571 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Lexile measure:
1240L
Rating:
1240L
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Old Lyme A Non-Fiction 600
616.994 MUK
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A "biography" of cancer from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it. A combination of medical history, cutting-edge science, and narrative journalism that transforms the listener's understanding of cancer and much of the world around them. The author provides a glimpse into the future of cancer treatments and offers a bold new perspective on the way doctors, scientists, philosophers, and lay people have observed and understood the human body for millennia.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781439107959, 1439107955, 9781439195703, 1439195706
Lexile measure:
1240
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A "biography" of cancer from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it. A combination of medical history, cutting-edge science, and narrative journalism that transforms the listener's understanding of cancer and much of the world around them. The author provides a glimpse into the future of cancer treatments and offers a bold new perspective on the way doctors, scientists, philosophers, and lay people have observed and understood the human body for millennia.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Mukherjee, S. (2010). The emperor of all maladies: a biography of cancer. 1st Scribner hardcover ed. Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Mukherjee, Siddhartha. 2010. The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Mukherjee, Siddhartha, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. Scribner, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Mukherjee, Siddhartha. The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. 1st Scribner hardcover ed. Scribner, 2010.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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