Letters On Syphilis: Addressed To The Chief Editor Of The Union Medicale (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432522032)

""Letters on Syphilis: Addressed to the Chief Editor of the Union Medicale"" is a medical book written by the renowned French physician, Philippe Ricord. The book is a collection of letters that Ricord wrote to the editor of Union Medicale, a French medical journal, in the mid-19th century. In these letters, Ricord shares his extensive knowledge and experience with syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that was widespread during that time.Ricord's letters cover a wide range of topics related to syphilis, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. He also discusses the social and moral implications of the disease, as well as its impact on public health. The book provides a fascinating insight into the medical practices and beliefs of the time, as well as the social attitudes towards sexually transmitted infections.Overall, ""Letters on Syphilis"" is an important historical document that provides a valuable perspective on the medical and social history of syphilis. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the social history of sexuality.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: P. Ricord
ISBN-10: 1432522035
ISBN-13: 9781432522032
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d