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Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox
Gareth Williams
Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2010
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Synopsis: The story of the rise and fall of smallpox, one of the most savage killers in the history of mankind, and the only disease ever to be successfully exterminated (30 years ago next year) by a public health campaign.
About the Author:
GARETH WILLIAMS is Professor of Medicine and former Dean of Faculty at the University of Bristol, UK. He has written or co-authored over 20 books, including the Textbook of Diabetes (named BMA Book of the Year) and has contributed to more 30 others, including the Oxford Textbook of Medicine. He also writes general and humorous articles for a wider readership; his appearances on national and international radio and TV have related to the missed diagnosis of Squirrel Nutkin as well as anti-obesity pills.
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Title: Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Used: Good