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The emperor of all maladies : a biography of cancer
(Book)
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HEALTH CONDITIONS CANCER
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HEALTH CONDITIONS CANCER
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
xviii, 573 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Lexile measure
1240
Notes
General Note
"This edition includes a new interview with the author"--P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 537-541) and index.
Description
A "biography" of cancer from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it. A combination of medical history, cutting-edge science, and narrative journalism that transforms the listener's understanding of cancer and much of the world around them. The author provides a glimpse into the future of cancer treatments and offers a bold new perspective on the way doctors, scientists, philosophers, and lay people have observed and understood the human body for millennia.
Target Audience
1240,Lexile.
Awards
Pulitzer Prize, general nonfiction, 2011
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mukherjee, S. (2011). The emperor of all maladies: a biography of cancer (1st Scribner trade paperback ed.). Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mukherjee, Siddhartha. 2011. The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mukherjee, Siddhartha. The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer Scribner, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mukherjee, Siddhartha. The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer 1st Scribner trade paperback ed., Scribner, 2011.
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