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Quackery: A Brief History Of The Worst Ways To Cure Everything
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What Won?T We Try In Our Quest For Perfect Health, Beauty, And The Fountain Of Youth?Well, Just Imagine A Time When Doctors Prescribed Morphine For Crying Infants. When Liquefied Gold Was Touted As Immortality In A Glass. And When Strychnineyes, That Strychnine, The One Used In Rat Poisonwas Dosed Like Viagra.Looking Back With Fascination, Horror, And Not A Little Dash Of Dark, Knowing Humor, Quackery Recounts The Lively, At Times Unbelievable, History Of Medical Misfires And Malpractices. Ranging From The Merely Weird To The Outright Dangerous, Here Are Dozens Of Outlandish, Morbidly Hilarious ?Treatments?Conceived By Doctors And Scientists, By Spiritualists And Snake Oil Salesmen (Yes, They Literally Tried To Sell Snake Oil)That Were Predicated On A Range Of Cluelessness, Trial And Error, And Straightup Scams. With Vintage Illustrations, Photographs, And Advertisements Throughout, Quackery Seamlessly Combines Macabre Humor With Science And Storytelling To Reveal An Important And Disturbing Side Of The Everevolving Field Of Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything'? A: The main theme of 'Quackery' is to explore the bizarre and often dangerous history of medical treatments that have been proposed throughout the ages, highlighting the absurdity and misinformed practices in the pursuit of health and beauty.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Quackery' is Lydia Kang, who combines her expertise in medicine and writing to present a captivating narrative on historical medical practices.
- Q: What type of illustrations can be found in the book? A: The book contains vintage illustrations, photographs, and advertisements that complement the text and enhance the storytelling of historical medical practices.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Quackery'? A: 'Quackery' has a total of 352 pages, providing an in-depth look into the unusual treatments in medical history.
- Q: When was 'Quackery' published? A: 'Quackery' was published on October 17, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Quackery' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term reading.
- Q: Is 'Quackery' suitable for readers interested in medical history? A: Yes, 'Quackery' is ideal for readers interested in medical history, as it presents a fascinating overview of past medical misadventures with a mix of humor and seriousness.
- Q: Can you give an example of a treatment discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various treatments, including the use of strychnine, which was prescribed like Viagra, showcasing the extreme measures taken in historical medicine.
- Q: What makes 'Quackery' different from other medical history books? A: 'Quackery' stands out due to its engaging storytelling, dark humor, and the inclusion of bizarre and often outrageous medical practices that are not commonly covered in typical medical history texts.
- Q: Is there any scientific basis for the treatments mentioned in the book? A: Many of the treatments discussed in 'Quackery' lack scientific basis and are presented as examples of misguided medical practices driven by ignorance or deception.