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The Emperor of All Maladies

The Emperor of All Maladies

A Biography of Cancer
HealthHistory
Pages
592
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Siddhartha Mukherjee's "The Emperor of All Maladies" offers a comprehensive look at cancer, tracing its history from ancient times to the present day. This book explores the scientific discoveries, the personal battles, and the societal impact of this disease. It's a journey through the evolution of our understanding and treatment of cancer.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingEmotionalReflective
Quest

Genres

Health History Medicine Science & Nature Biography & Memoir

Authors

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Nessa Carey

Nessa Carey is the author of The Emperor of All Maladies, a powerful look at the history of cancer. Her writing explores complex scientific topics with clarity and insight.

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Siddhartha Mukherjee

Siddhartha Mukherjee (born 21 July 1970) is an Indian-American physician, biologist, oncologist, and author. Photo By Moody College of Communication from Austin, USA - This file has been extracted from another file: Siddhartha Mukherjee (34273728645).jpg, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80810851