Caribbean Diseases

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Caribbean Diseases

Doctor George Low's Expedition in 1901-02

History of medicine Infectious and contagious diseases History of the Americas

Author: Gordon Cook

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Language: English

Published by: CRC Press

Published on: 19th April 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 4 Mb

ISBN: 9781315346595


Introduction

In this unique, highly detailed examination, Gordon C Cook investigates the very beginnings of tropical medicine through the work of Dr George Low (1872-1952). Widely known as the father of tropical medicine, Low was a pioneering force in the study of Caribbean diseases and the development of preventative medicine.

Low's Contributions

His work on parasitology and importance of epidemiology and ecology was ground-breaking. This remarkable analysis contains, for the very first time, transcriptions of the thirty-one letters from Low to Sir Patrick Manson, Medical Advisor to the Colonial Office during this expedition.

Significance of the Letters

The letters reveal Low's thought processes and landmark discoveries in medical science.

Target Audience

This handsome, hardback volume is ideal for all those with an interest in tropical medicine, medical and naval historians, and librarians.

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