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John Snow (Real Lives)

John Snow (Real Lives)

by JackChalloner (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

    $9.29
Synopsis

John Snow was a Victorian physician who helped to establish that cholera was spread by contaminated water (not bad air, as theory had it). He traced the source of a deadly cholera outbreak to one pump and was able to have it closed, ending the outbreak, despite deep resistance from the local authorities, who did not want to believe his theory. This was a massive event in public health and the founding event of the science of epidemiology. Snow was also an early pioneer of anaesthesia. A dedicated scientist, the results of his work are still evident. He saved untold lives. This is his story.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 112
 Edition: UK ed.
 Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 14 Mar 2013
ISBN 10: 1408178400
ISBN 13: 9781408178409
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: The story of John Snow, a Victorian doctor who founded the science of epidemiology when he traced the source of a cholera outbreak. A medical pioneer in the face of the establishment.

Author Bio
Jack studied physics, then trained as a science and maths teacher. He worked at London's Science Museum in the Education Unit, and in the museum's flagship interactive gallery, Launch Pad. He left the museum in 1991 to write science and technology books and to write and perform science shows in museums, libraries and schools. He has developed science television programmes for BBC Scotland. He is also a musician and singer.