PDF/ePub The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer Writen By Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

By : Siddhartha Mukherjee

Book Synopsis :

The Emperor of All Maladies is a magnificent, profoundly humane "biography" of cancer?from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence.The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance, but also of hubris, paternalism, and misperception. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and deaths, told through the eyes of his predecessors and peers, training their wits against an infinitely , resourceful adversary.Riveting, urgent, and surprising, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments. It is an illuminating book that offers hope and clarity to those seeking to demystify cancer.--back cover

Book Detail :

Author : Siddhartha Mukherjee

Pages : 571 pages

Publisher : Scribner

Language : eng

ISBN-10 : 1439170916

ISBN-13 : 9781439170915

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