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Right up until the 19th century, physicians and philosophers regarded sleep as a state of nearoblivion in which there was no mental activity, a kind of halfway stage between wakefulness and death. For the Victorians, therefore, when anaesthesia was first practised, it was commonly seen as traumaticfor doctors were being asked to induce a condition looked upon as partial death. Viewed with suspicion, many feared that they would never wake again, or that they would lose their faculties on a permanent basis, even become insane. Yet, especially after Queen Victoria allowed its administration to her during childbirth, its use to block out pain became widespread. This engaging and entertaining book traces the social, medical and criminal history of chloroform, from early medical practices to create oblivion through the discovery of chloroform and its discovery, its use and misuse in the 19th century, to the present. Today chloroform is no longer used as an anaesthetic, but has a multitude of uses in industry and medical research, including a role in DNA profiling. A byproduct of the chlorination of water, we inhale infinitesimal amounts of chloroform every time we have a shower.
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- Q: What is the book 'Chloroform: The Quest for Oblivion' about? A: The book explores the historical, social, medical, and criminal aspects of chloroform from its early medical practices to its modern-day uses in industry and research.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chloroform: The Quest for Oblivion'? A: The book is authored by Linda Stratmann.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Chloroform: The Quest for Oblivion' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2003.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Historical Study & Educational Resources.
- Q: What are some features of the book? A: The book is a used book in good condition, making it a suitable choice for readers interested in its subject matter.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book regarding chloroform? A: The book covers topics such as the discovery of chloroform, its medical use and misuse in the 19th century, and its current applications in industry and medical research.