Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk) af Richard M. Swiderski

Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury

(Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)

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Traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early 18th century when Dr Thomas Dover, nicknamed ""Dr Quicksilver,"" prescribed doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. This book details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications.

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Forlag McFarland & Co Inc
Forfatter Richard M. Swiderski
Type Bog
Format Paperback / softback
Sprog Engelsk
Udgivelsesdato 02-09-2008
Første udgivelsesår 2008
Illustrationer 19 photos, appendices, bibliography, index
Originalsprog United States
Sideantal 310
Indbinding Paperback / softback
Forlag McFarland & Co Inc
Sideoplysninger 310 pages, 19 photos, appendices, bibliography, index
Mål 229 x 152 x 16
ISBN-13 / EAN-13 9780786435968