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Cook explores the development of clinical tropical medicine from the 19th century onwards by following the pioneering doctors in this discipline, their personalities, achievements and scientific breakthroughs.

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Author:   G. C. Cook
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.694kg
ISBN:  

9781474241717

ISBN 10:   1474241719
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   19 November 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

List of Plates Preface 1 'Tropical' Disease in England Before 1900 2 Disease in the Tropics and the British Pioneers 3 The Seamen's Hospital Society 4 Emergence of Dr Patrick Manson on the London Medical Science 5 The Manson - Chamberlain Collaboration 6 A Controversial Beginning for the New Discipline: A Major Dispute Within the Medical Establishment 7 Foundation of the London School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and a 'Rival' Institution at Liverpool 8 The Albert Dock Years: 1899 - 1920 9 Removal to Central London 10 The London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine, and the Ross Institute and Hospital for Tropical Diseases 11 The Second World War (1939-1945) - and after 12 Removal to Old St Pancras; the Itinerant Saga Continues Appendix I Appendix II References Index

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G.C. Cook is a medical historian and former Professor of Medicine at universities throughout Africa.

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